HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-16 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1999
7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to
determine at what time Council will consider an item.
1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 mins.)
2. Resolution No. 3, Series of 1999, a resolution authorizing the Town
Bob McLaurin Manager to enter into an agreement extending the present Franchise
Tom Moorhead Agreement with Holy Cross Energy. (30 mins.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Adopt Resolution No. 3, Series of
1999, extending the term of the Franchise Agreement.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Town Manger, the Town Attorney
and Acting Public Works Director continue to negotiate with Holy Cross
Energy as to the terms and conditions for a renewal of the Franchise
Agreement. The items which are presently being negotiated are the
allocation of the costs of undergrounding power lines presently above
ground within the Town of Vail and the franchise fee. It is anticipated that
these negotiations will be concluded within thirty days and that the Town
Council will be presented with a franchise agreement for its
consideration.
3. Review draft instructions for Community Facilities program. (1 hr.)
Russell Forrest
Jeff Hunt ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Provide direction to staff on draft
Suzanne Silverthorn instructions. This direction could include approval of the instructions or
Piet Pieters direction to modify the instructions and reviewing them again at a future
Council meeting.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On January 5, 1999, the Town Council
gave direction to staff to move forward in partnership with the Vail
Recreation District to implement a Community Facilities plan. Community
facility needs have been identified through several public processes.
Several uses have been clearly identified by the community as needs, i.e.
meeting rooms, gymnastics facility, 2nd ice rink, and youth center. After a
critical self-evaluation of the Town of Vail's economy and existing
amenities, it was decided that the Town and the Vail Recreation District
must go beyond a traditional approach to developing recreational and
cultural facilities. Therefore, it is recommended that this project focus on
developing a creative, world-class recreational/entertainment/cultural
facility on the charter bus lot site and be complimented by other uses
identified as community needs.
RECOMMENDATION: ,Staff recommends approval of the draft
instructions.
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4. Berry Creek 5th Housing. (1 hr.)
Tom Moorhead
Andy Knudtsen ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL,: Consider affordable housing
development parameters and policies and provide direction to Council's
representatives to the Eagle County Recreation Authority.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: In the course of negotiating the
intergovernmental agreement with the Eagle County School District for
joint planning of the Miller Ranch and Berry Creek 5th property, the Eagle
County Recreation Authority has moved forward in a significant.manner
to develop a plan for the housing component located on the Berry Creek "
5th property. In it's present configuration the housing component will be
16 acres. Attached is memorandum prepared by Knudtsen & Company
Consulting, LLC and considered by the Eagle County Recreation
Authority at its meeting on February 12, 1999. At this time it is
appropriate for Town Council to review the housing proposal and advise
its representatives to the Eagle County Recreation Authority of its
position in regard to the present proposal.
5. Town Manager's Report. (10 mins.)
6. Adjournment - 9:45 p.m.
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 2/23/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 312/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 3/2/99, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
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C\AGENDA.TC
COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP
TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS
1998
1/5/99 MARKETING DISTRICT ELECTION BOB/PAM: Schedule discussion time re: the ramifications of
Mike Arnett both a successful and Unsuccessful fall '99 election re: the
marketing district, including discussion about a VAIL
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE being instituted should the
election prove successful (as well as what to do w/the
business license fee).
1/5/99 RED SANDSTONE PED/BIKE PATH GREG HALL: Another serious accident at night recently Estimates are $300,000 to $600,000 depending on type of light and
LIGHTING occurred. Should we re-examine stubbing in electricity and spacing and length of project.
Kevin Foley lights along this path?
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Lagle Observatory
~'f~•, A two-level structure housing a
research grade, permanently
mounted telescope, funded by
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grant and private donation,
operated and administered. by
staff of the Eagle County School
District RE-50J
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Contents
Building Design----------------------1
Proposal Overview--------------- 2-3
Itemized Expenses----------------- 4
Equipment Rationale--------------- 5
Projected Yearly Costs-------------6
Educational Activities---------------7
Curricula Correlations----------8-9
Grade Level Foci-------------10-11
Commitments to Project----------12
Project Originator: John McMain
Eagle Valley Elementary School
P.O. Box 780
Eagle, CO 81631
Ph: 970-328-6981 Revised Proposal
Fax: 970-328-5665 New Price List
1/27/99
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The Building Design
will resemble closely the drawing on the cover
sheet (reproduced above). The building will be a
15' diameter cinder block structure with a ground
floor and an upper observation deck under the
dome. The cinder block will be of a color and
surface texture complimentary to neighboring ECSD
buildings. An open-beam wooden structure will
comprise the observation deck. The ground floor
will be a concrete slab. Both floors will be
carpeted. The telescope will be mounted on top of
a 2' diameter concrete pillar poured separately
from either the foundation for the building or the
concrete slab for the ground floor. It will extend
from several feet below ground, up through the
ground floor, and into the observation deck. The .
dome shutter is 4' across. The building will be
accessed only through one metal front door set in a
steel jam. There will be no windows other than the
dome shutter when open.
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Eagle Observatory
Proposal Overview
John McMain
Eagle Valley Elementary School
P.O. Box 780
Eagle, CO 81631
Ph: 970-328-6981
Fax: 970-328-5665
Objective:
• To build and operate an astronomical observatory housing a large,
research grade telescope in a permanent 15' domed structure. The dome
and telescope will have the capability of being operated both on-site and
remotely through the internet. The observatory will be operated and
maintained within the administrative scope of the Eagle County School
District RE-50J (ECSD)
Purpose: (science curriculum support - non/science curricula enhancement
- address needs of special student populations - community development)
• To provide hands-on training and practical experience with state-of-the-
art optical, computer, and imaging technology to ECSD students and staff in
support of specific ECSD science curricula objectives and Colorado State
Standards.
• To provide high interest curricula integration activities to teachers and
students of educational objectives not specifically science related.
• To provide individually tailored high-interest, hands-on training,
observing, and curricula support activities to special populations of ECSD
(e.g. Gifted and Talented, SLA, At Risk, Advanced Placement)
• To provide informal astronomy related training and observing
opportunities to Eagle County community members and organizations.
Rationale:
• Geography: Eagle County is an ideal place in which to build and operate
a high quality astronomical observatory. The high altitude, clear air,
distance from large metropolitan areas, and nearly 300 days of sunshine
each year make it an excellent geographic choice.
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• Educational Climate: "High tech" is here to stay. Students of all aces
must be provided with opportunities to work and learn in technologically
complex environments if they are to be expected to have both the
knowledge and the emotional confidence to function successfully in the
work places of their individual futures.
As the originator of this grant proposal. I personally feel that the issue
of emotional confidence is of prime importance. Simply put. high
technology can be intimidating. Whether it is in the form of an office
computer, a medical scanner, or the control panel of a ski lift, the words
and feelings children experience too often are, "don't touch!"
We are rapidly approaching a condition in our society where virtually
every job opportunity will require competence and confidence with
technologically complex systems. The Eagle Observatory will allow
students to work with a research grade telescope, extremely sophisticated
computer and software technology, and cutting edge digital imaging
hardware within an area of science where amateurs can still make
professional level contributions to their discipline.
Not only will the students and staff of Eagle County have the
opportunity and capability to peer into the farthest reaches of their
universe, they will have the technology at their fingertips to track and take
pictures of the space shuttle in orbit and to watch the assembly of the
international space station! I, for one, cannot imagine a more exciting way
to build a young person's confidence.
• Outer Space is Getting Closer: Ask nearly any person with a
television what -Pathfinder" is and they will tell you about NASA's latest .
Mars mission. Most will also know something about John Glenn, water on
the moon, and the space station being built.
Outer space is getting closer. If in no other way than financially, it
influences all of our lives. If current schedules and time lines come even
close, then our children will be the ones building and flying the manned
rockets to Mars!
Socially, in terms of being culturally literate, the level of "basic"
knowledge of astronomy and space science is rising. The Eagle Observatory
will not only allow all of our students and staff to stay close to the frontier
boundary of this exciting science, but to participate in it as well.
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Ea le Observatory: Itemized g. - -Projected _ Expenses..
Building Costs
Architectural Fees Donated
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Engineering...fees Donated
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. - - - - - -
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Building permit and other town fees 500.00 i
. - - -
'Excavation Donated
Provide electrical and phone service ECSD
Foundation - Donated
Masonry Donated I
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Carpentry: build upper floor: Observation deck Donated
Electrical fixtures and installation
Donated
.
Door purchase and installation ECSD*
Donated
Carpeting..... - -
Tables and shelves construction Donated
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- - -
Security system ($500.00 estimated
- . - - 2,000.001
;Subtotal ____...._.....?5
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;Dome Expenses
1.5....Dome..._.. ,900.00
Dome Wizard operating system 8,000.00
and handling 1,497.00;
Pre-assembly fees and Dome Wizard Installation 3,128.00
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Crane expenses to lift dome Donated
- - - -
Dome assembly Donated
Subtotal - - - - ......0
- 23,525.•.0......
!Telescope and Accessories
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20" reflector - q6,690.001
Mounting .Pier......... - - 2 780.00
Mount ,820.00
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CCD camera 7,00000
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Computer 5 000.00
Computer software 3,000.00
Spectroscope 3
- ,00.0.00
3,000.00
Printer
Filters and eyepieces 250000
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7" Meade Refractor
5,995.001
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Computer drive for field use 79.5.00 '
Shipping. and Handling..- - - - 215.00
I Subtotal -91 ,795.00.1
Operational Costs
Electric bill ECSD* i
- - - - - - > .
::Phone bill ECSD*
..._.__....:.Security system monitoring .._(Per year) 375.00
Office supplies & Misc. (cleaning materials, tools) 2,400.00
Intradistrict transportation (use of district vehicle) ECSD*
Salary. Benefits Package ($7263.00) ECSD
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' Yearly salary for full-time district astronomy teacher (approximate) 40 000.00
Subtotal contingent upon board approval) 4.29775_ .00
Total Estimated Expenses 160,595.00
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Equipment Rationale
In the world of telescopes, aperture size is fundamental to the overall quality of
any observatory's imaging system of telescope, CCD camera, and image processing
software. The larger the "light bucket" the more can be done with the instrument and
the more potential an observatory has to take advantage of future improvements in
imaging hardware and software. A great deal of thought and research has gone into the
selection of the equipment itemized in this proposal. The rationale for the equipment
boils down to this:
• Purchase the largest, proven, prefab dome available with remote control
capabilities (15' Pro-Dome). To build a larger custom designed dome would
involve unrealistic expense.
• Purchase a large, high quality reflector to serve for deep space observation
and photography. Purchase a large refractor to mount "piggy back" on the large
reflector. The longer focal length and higher contrast imaging of the refractor
.will allow it to serve ideally for planetary and lunar observations, to serve
visually when the large reflector is involved in photography, and to function as a
field scope for field trips.
- The 20" Ritchey/Cretien Cassegrain from Optical Guidance Systems
combines a parabolic optical system with a compact folded light path design
which allows for a scope with such a large aperture to fit inside a 15' dome.
This scope can be effectively maintained without the need to contract
outside professional maintenance support. Current mount and pier designs,
coupled with the latest equipment available in CCD camera and
computer/ software control systems allow this research grade telescope to
be operated effectively by any computer literate person.
- As CCD cameras improve in resolution capabilities, and as image
processing software becomes more sophisticated, the 20" R/C design will
allow for operational growth well into the future.
- For the purposes of satellite tracking and asteroid/comet spotting, the
extreme accuracy of the OGS mount and drive system is a vital necessity.
- The 7" refractor from Meade Corporation is the largest production
refractor available. Allow it does not have the light gathering capacity of
the 20" R/C, its longer focal length and ability to image objects with high
contrast allow it to serve ideally as a instrument for close object (planets
and moon) observation. It will also be able to be unmounted and used as a
field scope on field trips.
In summary, the equipment itemized in this proposal will allow the students, staff,
and community of Eagle County to work with state-of-the-art astronomical observing
and imaging technology well into the future. The observatory will by no means simply
be an expensive toy. It will be an observatory with the capability to give its operators
professional level experience and results. The applications to any student's future
career are real both in terms of direct experience with sophisticated technology, and in
terms of gathering confidence and practical experience at professional levels of
technological application.
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Projected Yearly Operational Costs
Equipment and Facilities:
Maintenance costs of the optical equipment and electronics are essentially
unpredictable, but are expected to be minimal. The telescope and mount are both
designed to be maintained as integrated sets of modular components, no one piece of
which in disproportionally expensive. Gears need to lubricated, and electronics need to
be kept clean. Computers crash and software is cheap to replace and upgrade. Although
district tech-support staff are expected to be utilized to perform the types of
maintenance and repairs they currently perform on all district equipment, yearly fund
raising activities will be conducted to maintain a more substantial equipment repair and
maintenance fund. * It is also hoped that each school's Parent/Teacher Organization will
contribute to the upkeep and operation of the observatory. They have been supportive
in the past, and their continued support is anticipated.
Damage due to potential vandalism is a consideration given to any piece of
equipment in any school. The Eagle Observatory will be equipped with a silent alarm
security system. It will have one entry (through a steel door) and will not have any
windows. Should substantial damage occur to either the structure or the equipment,
ECSD insurance policies will cover the loss.*
Full Time Astronomy Teacher
It is hoped that funding for a full time astronomy teacher will continue to be
found throughout the years. The first year position included in this proposal is
necessary in order to train enough personnel to operate the observatory to its potential.
Subsequent years of funding for a full time time teacher will be necessary if the
observatory is to reach as many students as possible and to serve as a benefit to the
community at large.
The cost for me, as the proposed full time teacher, will be determined by salary
negotiations each year and by my yearly rise on the steps of the salary schedule. An
approximate figure of $40,000.00 can be used at this point in time.**
Facilities Maintenance and Cleaning:
Routine cleaning will be written into the observatory operational requirements.
Cleaning will, in essence, be performed by those who use the observatory. District
janitorial staff should not be impacted.
The building itself will be constructed of cinder block. It will require no painting
or other yearly maintenance. The dome is constructed of fiberglass and aluminum. It
too requires no standard maintenance other than the lubrication of bearings and
rollers.
Utilities and Phone:
The observatory will draw, on average, approximately 10 amps when in operation
in warm weather and approximately 30 amps when operated with heaters on in the
lower floor. Monthly electricity and phone bills will be incorporated into existing ECSD
billing structures.*
* Contingent upon final ECSD board approval
Contingent upon the ECSD's agreement to fund the benefits portion of my teacher salary packet.
Summary:
Utilities and Phone < $100.00 per month < $1200.00 per year
Teacher salary $40,000.00 per year
Repair and Maintenance financed by yearly
and Office Supplies fund raising
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Proposed Astronomy Lesson Activities
Full-Time Astronomy Teacher K-12 and Staff
As a full-time astronomy instructor, I will conduct lessons for students and staff
at all schools within the ECSD by accessing the observatory remotely. I will also conduct
small group observation and operation activities at the observatory both during school
hours and on selected nights. It is my goal to offer activities which will reach every
student in the ECSD either, by me personally or by people whom I have trained to operate
the observatory.
The training of other observatory operators cannot be emphasized enough.
Ideally, this observatory should be used every night the sky is clear! The training of
other observatory operators is vital if this wonderful set of equipment is to be used
according to its potential.
K-5 Lesson Activities Instruction and Classroom Support
• reasons for the seasons
• phases of the moon
• moon features and structure (daytime observations during first quarter)
• sun features and structure (daytime observations with sun filter)
• why the sun appears to move across the sky
• shadow clocks
• planets of the solar system
• galaxies: structure, types, and distribution
• deep space objects: structure, types, and distribution
6-8 Lesson Activities Instruction and Classroom Support
• astral photography
• basic physics of orbit
• planetary structure: intermediate level
• star types and structure: intermediate level
• solar features and dynamics; intermediate level
• evolution of the moon: surface features analysis
• size, age and structure of the known universe
9-12 Lesson Activities Instruction and Classroom Support
• star structure: advanced
• stellar spectrography and analysis
• orbital mechanics and satellite tracking
• astral photography: advanced: satellite imaging
• asteroid tracking and spotting techniques
• comet tracking and spotting techniques
• training for operation of observatory
• technical writing: submission of education related articles
• current events in astronomy
ECSD Staff
• training for operation of observatory
• classroom support activities
• specific training activities upon request
Eagle County Community
• regularly scheduled public observing activities (e.g. monthly "what's your
sign?" star gazing; a detailed look at the components of the constellations of the
zodiac.)
• individually tailored observing events for special interest groups (e.g. Boy and
Girl Scouts, seniors groups, foreign language groups)
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Correlations
Correlations between proposed Eagle Observatory educational
activities and ECSD Curricula and Colorado State Standards
Preface:
The various curricula of the ECSD are structured in such a way that each is
interactive with the other. Rarely in an Eagle County classroom will you find an
objective in any one content area being taught in isolation. Studies of the solar system
will commonly contain lesson activities which also address many objectives of the
language arts curriculum. As students work to acquire basic knowledge about the
structure and dynamics of our marvelous sun and planets, they will also report orally on
their studies. They will write creatively and expositorally, they will engage in artistic
activities, and they will work in problem solving situations to develop their abilities to
think critically, creatively, and confidently.
Whether the topic is space science, U.S. history, or myths and legends, a complex
system of interdisciplinary lesson planning is structured by each individual teacher in
order to lend true meaning to what is taught.
Therefore, as you peruse the following list of Colorado State Standards of Education
(upon which the ECSD curricula are structured) keep in mind the invisible web of
interaction and interdependence that a teacher weaves in order to create an effective
learning environment for his or her students.
Direct Correlations To ECSD Science Curricula and Colorado State Standards:
Science: Standard 4: Earth and Soace Svstems
The learner will understand the processes and interactions of Earth's
systems and the 'structure and dynamics of Earth and other objects in space
The learner will know the structure of the solar system, dynamics of the
universe, and how space is explored.
• Describe what can be observed by unaided eye in the daytime and
nighttime sky such as sun, moon, and constellations
• Explain the motion of the Earth in relation to the sun, including
the concepts of night, day, seasons, and year
• Recognize the characteristics of the seasons
• Identify basic components of the solar system
• Describe a space exploration event such as a manned or unmanned
space mission
• Understand that while telescopes magnify distant objects in the
sky, and dramatically increase the number of stars we can see, some
objects are so distant, small, or dim that they do not appear in a
telescope
• Know that the sun is a medium sized star, located at the edge of a
disk shaped galaxy, part of which can be seen on a clear night as a
glowing band of light
• Know that the universe contains innumerable galaxies, each
containing innumerable stars
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Indirect Correlations to ECSD Science Curricula and Colorado State
Standards:
Note: This section includes only the major objective headings. It does not include the
bulleted specific behavioral objectives.
Science: Standard l: Investigations and Methods
The learner will be able to understand the process of scientific
investigation and be able to design, conduct, communicate about, and
evaluate scientific investigations.
Science: Standard 2: Interaction of Energv and Matter
The learner will know about and understand common properties, forms, and
interactions of matter and energy.
The learner will know that matter has characteristic properties which are related
to its composition and structure.
The learner will know that energy appears in different forms and can be
transferred and transformed.
The learner will make observations gather data, compare quantities associated
with energy movement and change by gathering observations and data and then
constructing diagrams.
The learner will know that interactions can produce changes in a system,
although the total quantities of matter and energy do not change.
Science: Standard 5: Science. Technologv. and Societv
The learner will know the ways that science, technology, and human activity
have impact on the world and its resources.
Science: Standard 6: The nature of Science and Humanitv
The learner will know about and understand connections among the science
disciplines and the relationships of science to other areas of human activity.
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Grade Level Foci
Astronomy Related Objectives
ECSD
The ECSD has structured the science curriculum in such a way that the
various objectives of space science are emphasized at different grade
levels. Currently, the breakdown looks as follows:
Kindergarten:
• recognize that the sun is the source of Earth's light and heat
• recognize the characteristics of the seasons
1st Grade:
• (review and strengthen the concepts introduced in
Kindergarten)
2nd Grade:
• describe what can be observed by the unaided eye in the
daytime and nighttime
• explain the motion of the Earth in relation to the sun, including
the concepts of day, night, year
• recognize the characteristics of the seasons
• identify the major components of the solar system
3rd Grade:
• (all of the above plus...)
• describe a space exploration event such as a manned or
unmanned space mission
4th Grade:
• (4th grade focuses primarily on Earth science. It, does not
include objectives specifically related to astronomy)
5th Grade:
• (all of the above plus...)
• physics of gravity
• Understand that while telescopes magnify distant objects in the
sky, and dramatically increase the number of stars we can see,
some objects are so distant, small, or dim that they do not appear
in a telescope
• understand that astronomical objects in space are unimaginably
distant from Earth and each other, stars are like our sun but are
so distant they look like pinpoints of light, and galaxies, although
very large, are so distant that they look like a single star.
• know that the sun is a medium sized star located at the edge of
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a spiral shaped galaxy, part of which can be be seen on a clear
night as a glowing band of light.
• know that the universe contains innumerable galaxies, each
containing innumerable stars.
Middle School:
The following objectives are written into the scope and sequence
of the science curriculum for grades 6-8:
• Describe the basic components of the solar system (i.e. sun,
asteroids, comets, planets, and their natural satellites)
• Describe the effects of the motions of the Earth and Moon in
space (rotation, revolution, Moon phases, and eclipses)
• Identify the technology and conditions needed for space travel
(i.e. rockets and life support systems).
Note: The wording of these objectives is exactly the same
wording as they are written for other grade levels. At the middle
school level no new objectives are introduced. It is the goal of the
middle school science program to address these objectives at
levels of application and mastery appropriate to the ages of the
students, in esssence to build upon, review, and reinforce concepts
and skills which have been introduced in previous grades.
High School:
The following behavioral objectives are written into the ECSD
science curriculum scope and sequence as application, mastery, .
and review items for grades 9-12. They are addressed within the
body of science classes not specifically focused on astronomy, and
they are addressed in the context of extracurricular astronomy
club activities.
• The learner will know the structure of the solar system,
dynamics of the universe, and how space is explored.
• The learner will explain why we have varied lengths of day,
night and seasons.
• The learner will describe gravity and centrifugal force
• The learner will recognize patterns in the universe
• The learner will recognize the technological benefits of space
exploration
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Funding Commitments to Eagle Observatory
Community and Business Pledges Towards the Building, Equipment
and Maintenance of the Eagle Observatory as of 2/15/99
1. Architectural plans:
Arris West Architects. Eagle, CO: Glenn Harakal, owner
2. Excavation and backfill required for construction:
Adams Excavatine, Eagle, CO: Dale Adams, owner
3. Construction of building foundation:
Hedrick Construction, Eagle, CO: Ron and Don Hedrick, owners
4. Masonry for building main structure:
Miller Tile, Eagle, CO: Jim Miller, owner
5. Interior electrical fixtures and installation:
Brush Creek Electric, Eagle, CO: George Henry, owner
6. Carpeting and padding:
Black Sheen Pronerties, Eagle, CO: Tom and Marcia Hymes, owners
8. Cinder block needed for construction of tower:
Gallegos Masonrv, Edwards, CO: Gerald Gallegos, owner
9. $1000.00 towards construction
Eagle Valley Elementary School PTO
10. Security System and 3 Years Monitoring
Thul Electronics, Mike Thul, Avon, CO, owner
Commitments Pending:
• All concrete needed for construction:
waiting for final commitment from business contacted
• Lumber for framing observation deck:
waiting for final commitment from business contacted
• Construction of observation deck:
waiting for final commitment from business contacted
Architectural Elevations
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Memorandum
To: Town Council
From: Nina Timm
Russ Forrest
Date: February 16, 1999
Subject: Buy Down Unit at Vail East Lodging
1. Buy Down Criteria
As part of the Common Ground process the Buy Down program was created to purchase units
available in the free market, add a subsidy to the resale price and sell them as deed restricted
Employee Housing Units. As part of the program the following criteria was developed the help
evaluate the unit as a potential Buy Down.
1. The location of the unit within the Town of Vail.
2. The number of deed restricted units in the immediate neighborhood. To-insure
distribution throughout the Town of Vail.
3. The unit's proximity to the bus stops.
4. The age of the units and the quality of the construction.
5. The resources of the Home Owners Association.
6. The number of bedrooms in the unit.
7. The cost of the unit.
As part of the Buy Down Program each unit that meets the criteria for the program would be
brought to Council for their review. There is a unit in East Vail, behind Pitkin Creek Park
Condominiums that meets the criteria of the Program.
II. Description of proposed unit
Address Vail East Lodging # 36
4093 Spruce Way
Vail, CO 81657
Asking Price $159,500
Bedroom two
Bathroom one
Square Feet 793
Cost/Sq. Ft. $201.64
Monthly Association Dues $295.11 CI A.W4, w hat)
Breakdown
Operating Assessment $210.39
Capital Reserves $84.72
III. Home Owners Association Dues
Dues include: Heat, Water, Outside Maintenance, Insurance on Buildings, Snow and Trash
Removal.
The unit has recently been remodeled and the appliances have been replaced.
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There is an outstanding loan to the condominium association for a retaining wall that was
replaced. The remaining balance is $3,496.50. The realtor has expressed that the sellers
would be willing to pay the balance in full at the time of closing.
The windows at all of the units need to be replaced within the next five summers. The
condominium association has arranged for this and the estimated cost for window
replacement in this unit is $2,800.
> The roofs will also need to be replaced in the near future, but the Association anticipates
selling a lot that they own to help facilitate paying for the new roofs.
There is the possibility of needing to replace boilers in a couple of buildings. The other
boilers have already been replaced. The cost of replacing the remaining boilers is
anticipated, but will not be replaced until the boilers actually die.
> In the past couple of years the road to the condominium complex was replaced. Also, the
sewer and plumbing to the buildings was updated.
Gary Goodell, the chief building inspector for the Town, inspected the unit and found that it
complies with all uniform building code standards, with the exception of the bedroom
windows. When the windows are replaced, using windows that slide horizontally instead of
vertically that will bring the windows into compliance. Other elements of the unit, such as the
electrical, the plumbing, use of materials, etc. were found to be in compliance. Gary also
recommends adding a battery operated smoke detector in each bedroom.
IV. Financing for the Unit
An offer of $150,000 has been made on this unit. This makes the cost / square foot $189.16.
The offer is contingent on Council Approval, an appraisal and re-inspection of the unit. Upon
Council approval and acceptance of the contract by the seller, staff would schedule a lottery.
The proposed resale price is $140,000. This is between the cost of a Red Sandstone two
bedroom, two bath ($143,500) and a two bedroom, one bath ($138,500).
First Bank Vail said that they would be able to finance a mortgage on this unit with as little as 5%
down. First Bank Vail would do a five year ARM at 6.5% and a seven year ARM at 6.625%.
They charge a 1% mortgage fee for people making over $51,400 and a flat $1,000 fee for people
making under $51,400. First City Financial can do finance this unit as well. They would require a
minimum of 10% down and then do a thirty-year fixed at 7%. The mortgage for this unit would
not be sellable on the secondary mortgage market, as it does not meet Fannie Mae requirements
for a minimum of 60% of the units being owner occupied. There are other mortgage companies
in Vail that provide mortgages for non-conforming homes. In short, it appears that a perspective
home buyer would be able to find financing for this unit.
A five-percent down payment would be $7,000. Leaving the buyer with a mortgage of $133,000.
This would create an approximate monthly mortgage expenses of $973.00. This breaks down as
$851.60 for principal and interest, $75.00 for Private Mortgage Insurance and $45.40 for property
taxes. The total monthly cost of owning this unit would be approximately $1268.00 for mortgage,
taxes and home owners dues. A couple each making $12.00 per hour would be able to "afford"
this monthly expense using 30% of their total income.
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V. Other Two Bedroom Units on the Market in Vail
Unit Cost Cost/Sa. Ft.
Red Sandstone $138,500 $133.17
(This is a deed restricted unit, developed by the Town and the Water & Sanitation District)
Altair Vail Inn $199,000 $167.84
Brooktree Townhomes $195,000 $179.23
Interlochen Condos $176,900 $182.75
Vail East Lodging $159,500 $201.64
Snow Lion (2 units) $195,00 $222.60
In December of 1998 there was a one bedroom, 582 square foot unit that sold for $125,000 at
Vail East Lodging. This is a sale price of $214.78 per square foot.
VI. Next Steps -
If the Council chooses to move ahead with this unit and we are able to reach an agreement with
the sellers, staff is prepared to take the following steps,
1. The Town will use $5,000 from the Buy Down account for earnest money to accompany
the offer. The Town would pay the balance of $145,000 cash at closing to purchase the
unit. A supplemental appropriation would be made to cover the cash at closing.
2. The Town will conduct a lottery for the unit, making applications available three days after
the seller's acceptance of the contract.
3. The Town will set the deadline for the lottery applications two weeks after they are first
made available.
4. The Town will review the applications, verifying conformance of all of the documentation.
5. The Town will conduct a lottery to select the purchaser.
6. The purchaser will secure financing.
7. The Town will close on the unit and, as the owner, deed restrict it.
8. The purchaser will close on the unit.
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.nom t I~~•Tr •l .y.•y it ..,•y:A Urban Land Institute Honors Local Film
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) named Beaver Creek's Village Center project
recipient of its 1998 award of excellence at its recent conference in Dallas. The
award was presented to East West Partners (EWP), the Beaver Creek-based devel-
opment company which
conceived and directed the "Village Ce;iter at Beaver Creek is greater
project. EWP Senior Partner than the sum of its parts. "
Harry Frampton explained .
that the Village Center effort was the result of a remarkable coalition of pri-
vate and public entities committed to making Beaver Creek Village a viable
community center.
To be a winner, a project must prove to be exemplary in a number of areas. For
example, it must be truly unique in solving a problem, must feature a design that .
is not only exceptional, but also financially viable, and must include outreach pro- -
grams that enrich its community. ULI's Award for Excellence in the "recreational,:
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small scale" category. In awarding the Village Center Pro ect the to prize in its
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category, the jury declared that the "Village Center at Beaver Creek is greater thank
the sum of its parts." The community's retail establishments, parking and people`
movement were enhanced through a cooperative effort of the community, pro-
l~tiG3fs
ject designers and local retailers, resulting in a lively year-round destination.
The creation of a hub of activity has drawn people, improved retail performance
provided a solid anchor in the community and enabled new movement through-
out the village."
In the end the cost for the entire project was approximately $30 million' a sum to ' ~f- fs=
which all entities contributed. For example, Vail Associates provided the land andi
a significant dollar contribution; Beaver Creek Metro District paid S5 million for
the transportation center.- the Beaver Creek Resort Company paid for the escala-
tors and ice rink and donated S5 million toward the erforming arts center. In
addition, the Beaver Creek Arts Foundation, created as the owners and operator of
Vilar Center for the Arts, raised more than S21 million for the facility.`
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RESOLUTION NO.3
SERIES OF 1999
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE PRESENT FRANCHISE WITH HOLY CROSS
ENERGY.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, by Ordinance No. 49, Series of 1978, as amended by an
agreement entered into with the Holy Cross Electric Association, Inc. dated March 2, 1981,
entered into a Franchise Agreement which expires on February 28, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail through its Town Manager has been negotiating with
Holy Cross Energy as to the terms and conditions appropriate for granting a franchise to Holy
Cross Energy upon the expiration of the present Franchise Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado:
1. The Town Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Holy
Cross Energy extending the present Franchise Agreement which expires on
February 28, 1999 for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of February,
1999.
Robert E. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO:- Town Council
FROM: Community Facilities Team
DATE: February 16, 1999
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY FACILITIES SCOPE OF WORK
Staff: Russ Forrest, Jeff Hunt, Diane Johnson, Piet Peters, Suzanne Silverthorn
1. INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting review and approval by the Vail Town Council of the attached Scope of Work
that will be provided to the selected design teams regarding the development of a Community
Facilities program (See Attachment 1).
I1. BACKGROUND
On January 5, 1999, Town Council gave direction to proceed in developing a Community
Facilities program for the Town of Vail in partnership with the Vail Recreation District. Since
then, staff has met with various community member organizations including the Vail Recreation
District, Vail Associates, Vail Valley Foundation, and the Vail Valley Tourist and Convention
Bureau. The products of these meetings, include:
Timeline for the project tasks
Request for proposals (RFP) that has been sent to about 100 consultants (designers)
Draft instructions to be reviewed and approved by Council (this agenda item)
General scoping of the process
III. PROCESS
Attachment 2 includes an approximate project time frame. Due to the nature of each step,
some flexibility in this timeline is necessary. This time frame, as currently estimated, would lead
to a public bond election in November. In determining the required time for submitting ballot
issues (approximately the end of July), staff has concluded that placing a question on this
November's election to pay for community facilities would be extremely tight. Meeting this time
frame would require the Town Council and the community to very rapidly choose a preferred
alternative in the month of June and then further refine the costs for construction and operation.
It would also accelerate the timetable for private fund raising. A project of this kind does
have significant potential for private financing. With this in mind, staff is recommending
TOWN OFYAIL {
that we build in a "check point" in the month of June to evaluate whether a November 1999
bond election is possible. The next phases of the project involve:
• Interviewing the design teams (March 19)
• Selection of three design teams to present conceptual proposals (March 22)
• Beginning the design process with a public tour of existing community facilities and possible
sites for the new facilities (April 8).
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SCOPE OF WORK:
INSTRUCTIONS/PARAMETERS FOR DESIGN TEAMS
VAIL COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROJECT
DRAFT
February 16, 1999
1. INTRODUCTION:
The selected design teams will develop creative design solutions for a world-class
recreational/cultural/entertainment network of facilities utilizing multiple sites in the Town
of Vail. The designs must be consistent with the objectives of this project and the criteria
listed below and must be located on sites from among the menu of sites also listed
below.
Community facility needs have been identified through several public processes. Those
uses have been clearly identified by the community-as needs, (i.e., meeting rooms,
gymnastics facility, ice rink, and youth center). However, after a critical self-evaluation of
the Town of Vail's economy and existing amenities, the Town and the Vail Recreation
District have endorsed an approach that goes beyond the traditional in-developing
recreational and cultural facilities. Therefore, this project will involve developing a
creative, world-class recreational/cultural primary facility on the Charter Bus lot site that
would be complimented by satellite facilities serving the other uses identified as
community needs.
2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
The following. objectives shall be achieved in developing the overall community facilities
program:
1) The facilities programming will build upon the community facility ideas and
lands that have been identified through the Vail Tomorrow, Common Ground,
Lionshead master plan, and other community processes, described under
section 6, below.
2) The facilities programming will complement both recreational (e.g., skiing and,
mountain sports) and cultural (e.g., art, performing arts) amenities that exist in
the Vail Valley so as to create a world class network of community facilities in the
Valley.
3) The facilities shall be outstanding in their design and programming. Potential
residents and guests would be drawn to Vail because of them. These should be
unique facilities.
4) The facilities will serve both Vail Valley residents and guests.
5) Public-private partnerships will be pursued to finance the development of the
facilities.
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3. PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS:
Charter bus lot site: The design teams shall identify creative and innovative designs for
a premier, world-class facility at the charter bus lot site, which -is adjacent to the
Lionshead parking structure. The facility should be integrated with the Dobson Ice
Arena and the Library so as to create a community crossroads as well as a link between
the Vail and Lionshead Villages. This facility must contain a regulation size ice sheet
rink with minimal spectator seating, possibly below grade; and be physically connected
to the existing Dobson Ice Arena. It is envisioned that the facility be multi-use and build
upon mountain life style, culture and environment, and attract both guests and residents.
Specific ideas that have been considered for this facility include an indoor adventure
center (e.g., ice climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, skatepark,
skiing/snow boarding), IMAX Theater, and high tech learning/conference center. After
evaluating the site and meeting with the Community Facility Team, the design teams are
asked to synthesize the ideas mentioned above and criteria mentioned below to develop
a creative (wow!) conceptual design for a multi-use facility.
Other uses: The design teams should also consider inclusion of the following
programming needs in their designs, utilizing the criteria and sites listed below. No use
should be considered as necessarily exclusive of other uses:
• Activity/entertainment space: i.e. video/arcade room, bowling alley, amusement
rides
• Arts/crafts
• Community theater/auditorium/IMAX Theater/dance floor
• Gymnastics Facility
• High tech multi-media center, meeting rooms, learning center
• Skate park: skateboarding, in-line skates, BMX bikes, etc.
• Snack bar/coffee house/deli
• Swimming pool w/ retractable cover
4. CRITERIA: The design teams shall identify programming ideas that are
consistent with but not necessarily limited by the following criteria:
1. Innovative and creative multi-use design facilities
2. Facility design should be boldly creative and conform to the spirit and intent of
applicable master plans
3. Design emphasis on a connection with Vail outdoors, lots of windows and views
4. Recreation and cultural uses need to both be integrated into the overall design
5. Inclusion of mountain recreation activities
6. Facilities should be multi-generation. Certain uses (e.g., youth center, skate park,
adventure facility) will emphasize and celebrate youth
7. Compatibility with existing sites and adjacent uses
8. Accommodation of parking needs
9. Comprehensive approach: consideration of several potential sites; integration
with other existing/planned valley recreation facilities
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10. Phasing and economic feasibility should be considered
11. Cost effectiveness and revenue generating potential
12. Environmentally friendly with energy, water, and use of sustainable building
practices
5. SITES: At a minimum, the following sites shall be considered:
Site Description
1) Charter Bus Lot A sheet of ice shall be incorporated into
the design, preferably below grade. This
structure should be physically connected
to Dobson Ice Arena. Parking is limited
on this site.
2) Dobson Currently an ice arena with 1,500 seats.
Ice must be maintained on the site.
However, additional programming needs
could be considered for this site.
3) Library This site was designed to accommodate
another floor of use above the main floor.
In addition a basement level, which has
access to the south side of the structure,
is now vacant and could be expanded.
4) South side of As part of the Lionshead Master Plan, a
Lionshead Parking 3-4-floor development is proposed on the
Structure south side of the Lionshead Parking
structure with the 1 st floor being a retail
or public use. The upper floors will be
used for employee housing. Specific
recommendations should be considered
for the 1 st floor that may address or
complement the charter bus lot site.
5) Old Town Shops This is currently a storage facility for the
Town of Vail Public Works Department
and a gymnastics facility for the Vail
Recreation District. This facility will need
to be demolished in the next two-three
years 'to accommodate a below grade
sewer expansion.
6) Golf Course Club This club house facility is located on the
House Vail Golf Course and has been identified
as a site for additional public facilities.
This site also accommodates a Nordic
facility and outdoor ice rink in the winter.
7) Parks The Town of Vail has 9 parks over an
acre in size. Certain identified community
uses may be appropriate on park lands
(outdoor swimming pool, enclosed
pavilion/community meeting room, skate
park, etc.). A new park is being planned
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for the lower bench of Donovan Park.
8) Vail Racquet Club This is currently a private club that has
just been sold to the Home Owners
Association of the Condominiums that
encircle the club. The club currently
includes indoor and outdoor tennis
courts, indoor and outdoor swimming
pools, exercise equipment, dance room,
and restaurant. The Homeowners
Association is interested in upgrading
and possibly even redeveloping these
facilities. A public/private partnership
may be possible on this site.
9) Fire Station The main Vail Fire station located near
the intersection of Vail Rd and West
Meadow Drive is being considered for
redevelopment. The fire station may be
moved in the future, availing this site for
consideration.
Attached is a map that indicates the location of the above mentioned properties and
sites. In addition, a summary of pertinent development standards is provided.
Designers are encouraged to contact the Town of Vail for additional clarification on Town
development standards. Building plans may be available for some of the existing
structures.
6. BACKGROUND ON COMMUNITY INPUT:
The 1998 Town of Vail Communitv survev indicated strong interest for the following
community facilities (rank is on a scale of 1-5 with 5 being very important):
• Youth Center: 3.6 residents/3.1 part time residents
• Performing Arts: 3.0 residents/3.5 part time residents
• Conference Center: 3.0 residents/3.2 part time residents
• Community Theater: 2.8 residents/3.1 part time residents
The Vail Tomorrow process and the Building Community team identified the following
community facilities needs (not listed in order of priority):
• 2nd sheet of ice
• Gymnastics Facility
• Performing Arts: Dance area for youth & seniors
• _ Arts and Crafts
• Community swimming pool
Youth Center i.e., video arcade, game room, bowling alley, coffee house
• Skate park: (already operating in a temporary structure)
• Community Meeting Rooms
• Neighborhood Parks in West Vail
• High tech multi-media center
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The Building Community team also developed a purpose statement which is to "facilitate
creation of a multi purpose building that meets community needs, serving people from all
demographic groups, all ages and full time, part-time and seasonal residents.'
The Vail Recreation District has identified the following community facility related needs
based on public input:
• New gymnastics facility to replace the existing facility at the Old Town Shops
• New and improved youth center
• Creation of a 2nd sheet of ice
• Arts and Crafts facility
Improved locker space for Dobson and improved facilities for performances in
Dobson
The 1998 Common Ground process did not address specific uses but did identify two
sites for further consideration for community facilities. These sites are the Charter Bus
Lot on the East Side of the Lionshead parking structure and the Golf Course Clubhouse.
The Lionshead Master Plan, which was adopted on December 15, 1998, identifies the
area east of the Lionshead Parking structure as a civic hub. The plan states "the civic
hub of Lionshead is comprised of Dobson Ice Arena, the Vail Public Library, the
Lionshead parking structure and the proposed Vail Civic Center site." The land was
purchased in the 1970s for the purpose of creating a civic center.
Most recently a group of 5 planning, entertainment, and development executives from
companies outside the Vail Valley, participated in a charette to brainstorm ideas to
distinguish Vail as the Premier Mountain Resort Community. This was an initiative by
the Vail Community Task Force. Among other recommendations, the charette
participants made the following conclusions related to community facilities:
• Vail = skiing: When you say skiing, people need to think Vail.
• Build facilities that compliment the mountain environment. Build amenities around
the theme of skiing and mountain sports.
• We need a world class community facility that serves both residents and guests.
• We need these facilities today. Don't just talk about it-build it.
• Build a regional system of world class facilities. Don't duplicate what already
exists between Wolcott and Vail.
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1 Complete Schedule Jeff;
2 Set up meeting for Week Jan 18th Russ
3 Set up budget with Steve T Russ
4 Develop RFP JeN• Russ
5 Develop short list for RFP Jeff
6 Contact Peter Jamer on Avon Village 11 PIM
7 Contact other Rao Authorities Piet Peters
a Contact Villar Center
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9 Contact Berry Creek planners S Jeff
10 Develop Draft instruction
11 Begin identifying private sponsors
12 Meeting to Discuss Instruction 8 Final RFP if Corn Fac, Team
13 Issue RFP
14 Work Session on Instructions
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15 Final Evening Meeting with Council on Instructions
16 RFP recieved byTOV
17 Review Responses with Team B invite for interviews
18 InlerviewTeams ~Mom Fac. m
19 Select Teams CFac TeaIVRDICouncll
20 Arrange Tour w/ Stakeholders
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21 Public Tourw/Stakeholders
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22 Teams develop plans
Desing Teams
23 Presentation of Preliminary concepts
Cam Fac Team
24 Teams Revise Plans
Design Teams
25 Open house
Communlry
26 Meet withstakholoers onahemallves
Community
27 Facility Committee Meeting to review recomendation
28 Worksession with Council
CounclVPubllc
29 Special Evening Meeting on preferred alternative
30 VRD 8 Council Meeting To Review Election Slatuts
31 Develop marketing program for Election
32 Develop Finanical plan
33 Bond Language Developed
34 Election
35 Construction Drawings
36 PECIDRB/Council Review
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4 Develop RFP . Jeff- Russ
5 I Develop shoe list for RFP , Jeff
6 Contact Peter Jamer on Avon Village I let
7 Comacl other Rec Authorities I let Peters _
8 Contact VillarCenter I yblll Navas
9 Contact Berry Creek planners
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10 ( Develop Draft Instruction '
11 Begin Identifying private sponsors
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12 Meeting fo Discuss Instruction & Final RFP I, tafr Com Fac Team
13 Issue RFP
14 Work Session on Instructions I Couneil/VRD
15 ( Final Evening Meeting with Council on Instructions TCouncJVVRD
16 RFP recieved by TOV
17 Review Responses with Team& invite for inlerviews
18 I Imerview Teams ` I ~Com Faa Team
19 (Select Teams T- Fac TeafVRDICeuncll ,
20 Arrange Tourwl Stakeholders I kCom Fac Team
21 Public Tour wlSlakeholdem I TCommunty
22 Teams develop plans 011~esing Teams
23 Presentation of Preliminary concepts I Com Fac Team
24 Teams Revise Plans I . Design Teams
25 I Open house I ' Community
26 I Meet with stakholders on aitematNes I Community
27 I Facility Commillee Meeting to review recomendation
28 Worksessldn with Council T-ouncll/Public
29 Special Evening Meeting on preferred a0emalive I ~CounclFPublic
30 VRD & Council Meeting To Review Election Slatuls
31 Develop marketing program for Election
32 Develop Finanical plan ,
33 Bond Language Developed .
34 Election ,
35 Construction Drawings
Design Team
36 PECIORBrCouncil Review
37 Building Perminl
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38 Construction for Charter Bus Lot
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Process
• Town Council directed staff
to initiate process - Jan. 5
• RFP Issued -Feb. 5
• RFP Due - Mar. 5 s¢
• Design Teams Selected -
Mar. 22
• Tour with Designers/Public-
Apr. 8
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• Preliminary Designs Due - 'a
May 13
• Open House - June 7 - 11
• Process Check - June 15
Purpose
The purpose of this meeting is to
review draft instructions for uses and
sites to be considered in the
Community Facilities design
process.
Parameters
1) Build upon ideas of the Vail Tomorrow,
Common Ground, Lionshead master
plan, etc.
2 complement both recreational (e.g.,
ountain sports) and cultural (e.g. arts)
amenities that exist to create a world
class network.
3), Outstanding design and programming.
Potential residents/guests will be
drawn.
Parameters
4) Serve both valley residents and
guests.
5) Public-private partnerships pursued.
6) Respect of Town policies. Town
Council the final decision-maker.
Background
• 1998 Survey
• Vail Tomorrow
• Common Ground
• Lionshead Master Plan
• Charette
Uses That Will Be Sited
• 2nd Sheet of Ice
• Activity/entertainment space: i.e. video/arcade room,
bowling alley, amusement rides , ski simulator,
• Snack bar/coffee house/deli .
• Arts/crafts room
• Theater/auditorium/I MAX Theater/dance floor
• Gymnastics Facility
• High tech multi-media center, meeting rooms,
learning center
• Skate park: skateboarding, in-line skates, BMX bikes
• Swimming pool w/ retractable cover
Community Hub Site - 2
Parallel Approaches
• Approach 1-Individual
instructions for Dobson, Library,
& Charter bus lot
• Approach 2 - Create Master -Plan
for whole site
Charter Bus Lot - Approach 1
• Acreage: 1.6
. Zoning: General Use
. Creative approach; incorporate. second
sheet of ice, preferably below grade;
connect to Dobson Ice Arena.
Dobson Ice Arena - Approach. 1
. Acreage: 1.2
. Zoning: General Use
. Currently an ice arena with 1,500 seats.
Ice must be maintained. Additional
programming needs could be considered.
Library - Approach 1
. Acreage: 1.5
. Zoning: General Use
. Can accommodate another floor.
. Consideration of the basement level for a
meeting room; complementary use for a
2nd floor; and the space currently
occupying the community room.
Community Hub Site -
Approach 2
? Acreage: 4.3
. Look at Dobson,
Y
Library and
charter bus lot
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as one entire
site
? Library and 2
sheets of ice
still must be
sited
Parks:
? Acreage: Each over 'l acre
? Zoning: OR, AOS, GU
? The Town of Vail has 9 parks, each over
an acre in size. Certain uses may be
appropriate on park lands:
-outdoor swimming pool
-enclosed pavilion/community
meeting room
-skate park
South Side of Lionshead Parking
Structure
. Acreage: 1.0
. Zoning: Parking District
. 3-4 story development.
. 1 st floor uses should be revenue
generating (retail or public) that
complement the charter bus lot site.
Old Town Shops:
• Acreage: 0.7'
• Zoning: General Use
• Currently used for storage and
gymnastics.
• To be demolished in 2-3 years for below
grade sewer expansion.
Golf Course Club House:
• Acreage: 1.0
? Zoning: General Use
• Identified for additional public
facilities.
• Now used as nordic ski center and
outdoor ice rink in the winter.
Vail Racquet Club:
? Acreage: 4.1
? Zoning: Medium Density Multiple Family
• Now a private club that includes tennis
courts, swimming pools, exercise
equipment, dance room, and restaurant.
• The Homeowners Association is interested-
in upgrading.
Fire Station:
• Acreage: 0.2
? Zoning: General Use
? The main Vail Fire station may be
moved in the future, making this site
available.
Design Criteria
• Innovative and creative multi-use design facilities
• Facility design should be boldly creative and conform
to the spirit and intent of applicable master plans
• Design emphasis on a connection with Vail outdoors,
lots of windows and views
• Recreation and cultural uses need-to both be
integrated into the overall design
• Inclusion of mountain recreation activities
• Facilities should be multi-generation. Certain uses
(e.g., youth center, skate park, adventure facility) will
emphasize and celebrate youth
Design Criteria
• Compatibility with existing sites and adjacent uses
• Accommodation of parking needs
• Comprehensive approach: consideration of several
potential sites; integration with other existing/planned
valley recreation facilities
• Cost effectiveness and revenue generating potential
• Environmentally friendly with energy, water, and use
of sustainable building practices
Instructions Summary_
? All identified community recreational and
cultural needs must be sited
• Take two approaches to programming uses
at the Community Hub Site:
-1) Focus on individual sites: keep Library
with 3 floors; keep Dobson with expanded
functions; creative design for bus lot;
or
- 2) Develop a comprehensive plan for the
entire community hub site
Vail Recreation District Input
. Strongly supports joint venture w/ Town of Vail
s This project will enhance the community w/ additional
recreational/cultural amenities and make Vail a better
place to live
? Priorities are:
- 2nd sheet of ice
- youth center
- skateboard park
- multi-use gymnastic facility
. Other innovative recreation/cultural ideas should be
explored
o The Board has approved the draft instructions
Discussion Issues
o uses ? Sites
2nd Sheet of Ice - Hub Sites
Activity/entertainment space:
» Charter Bus Lot
• Snack bar/coff ee house/deli
Arts/crafts room » Library
• Community » Dobson
• theater/auditorium/IMAX - Lionshead Parking
Theater/dance floor Structure
• Gymnastics Facility - Fire Station
• High tech multi-media center, - Old Town Shops
meeting rooms, learning center - Golf Course Club House
• Skate park: skateboarding, in-
line skates, BMX bikes - Vail Racquet Club
• Swimming pool w/ retractable - Parks
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SCOPE OF WORK:
INSTRUCTIONS/PARAMETERS FOR DESIGN TEAMS
VAIL COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROJECT
DRAFT
February 16, 1999
1. INTRODUCTION:
The selected design teams will develop creative design solutions for a world-class
recreational/cultural/entertainment network of facilities utilizing multiple sites in the Town
of Vail. The designs must be consistent with the objectives of this project and the criteria
listed below and must be located on sites from among the menu of sites also listed
below.
Community facility needs have been identified through several public processes. Those
uses have been clearly identified by the community as needs, (i.e., meeting rooms,
gymnastics facility, ice rink, and youth center). However, after a critical self-evaluation of
the Town of Vail's economy and existing amenities, the Town and the Vail Recreation
District have endorsed an approach that goes beyond the traditional in developing
recreational and cultural facilities. Therefore, this project will involve developing a
creative, world-class recreational/cultural primary facility on the Charter Bus lot site that
would be complimented by satellite facilities serving the other uses identified as
community needs.
2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
The following. objectives shall be achieved in developing the overall community facilities
program:
1) The facilities programming will build upon the community facility ideas and
lands that have been identified through the Vail Tomorrow, Common Ground,
Lionshead master plan, and other community processes, described under
section 6, below.
2) The facilities programming will complement both recreational (e.g., skiing and
mountain sports) and cultural (e.g., art, performing arts) amenities that exist in
the Vail Valley so as to create a world class network of community facilities in the
Valley.
3) The facilities shall be outstanding in their design and programming. Potential
residents and guests would be drawn to Vail because of them. These should be
unique facilities.
4) The facilities will serve both Vail Valley residents and guests.
5) Public-private partnerships will be pursued to finance the development of the
facilities.
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3. PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS:
Charter bus lot site: The design teams shall identify creative and innovative designs for
a premier, world-class facility at the charter bus lot site,.which is adjacent to the
Lionshead parking structure. The facility should be integrated with the Dobson Ice
Arena and the Library so as to create a community crossroads as well as a link between
the Vail and Lionshead Villages. This facility must contain a regulation size ice sheet
rink with minimal spectator seating, possibly below grade; and be physically connected
to the existing Dobson Ice Arena. It is envisioned that the facility, be multi-use and build
upon mountain life style, culture and environment, and attract both guests and residents.
Specific ideas that have been considered for this facility include an indoor adventure
center (e.g., ice climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, skatepark,
skiing/snow boarding), IMAX Theater, and high tech learning/conference center. After
evaluating the site and meeting with the Community Facility Team, the design teams are
asked to synthesize the ideas mentioned above and criteria mentioned below to develop
a creative (wow!) conceptual design for a multi-use facility.
Other uses: The design teams should also consider inclusion of the following
programming needs in their designs, utilizing the criteria and sites listed below. No use
should be considered as necessarily exclusive of other uses:
• Activity/entertainment space: i.e. video/arcade room, bowling alley, amusement
rides
• Arts/crafts
• Community theater/auditorium/IMAX Theater/dance floor
• Gymnastics Facility
• High tech multi-media center, meeting rooms, learning center
• Skate park: skateboarding, in-line skates, BMX bikes, etc.
• Snack bar/coffee house/deli
• Swimming pool w/ retractable cover
4. CRITERIA: The design teams shall identify programming ideas that are
consistent with but not necessarily limited by the following criteria:
1. Innovative and creative multi-use design facilities
2. Facility design should be boldly creative and conform to the spirit and intent of
applicable master plans
3. Design emphasis on a connection with Vail outdoors, lots of windows and views
4. Recreation and cultural uses need to both be integrated into the overall design
5. Inclusion of mountain recreation activities
6. Facilities should be multi-generation. Certain uses (e.g., youth center, skate park,
adventure facility) will emphasize and celebrate youth
7. Compatibility with existing sites and adjacent uses
8. Accommodation of parking needs
9. Comprehensive approach: consideration of several potential sites; integration
with other existing/planned valley recreation facilities
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10. Phasing and economic feasibility should be considered
11. Cost effectiveness and revenue generating potential
12. Environmentally friendly with energy, water, and use of sustainable building
practices
5. SITES: At a minimum, the following sites shall be considered:
Site Description
1) Charter Bus Lot A sheet of ice shall be incorporated into
the design, preferably below grade. This
structure should be physically connected
to Dobson Ice Arena. Parking is limited
on this site.
,2) Dobson Currently an ice arena with 1,500 seats.
Ice must be maintained on the site.
However, additional programming needs
could be considered for this site.
3) Library This site was designed to accommodate
another floor of use above the main floor.
In addition a basement level, which has
access to the south side of the structure,
is now vacant and could be expanded.
4) South side of As part of the Lionshead Master Plan, a
Lionshead Parking 3-4-floor development is proposed on the
Structure south side of the Lionshead Parking
structure with the 1" floor being a retail
or public use. The upper floors will be
used for employee housing. Specific
recommendations should be considered
for the 1 st floor that may address or
complement the charter bus lot site.
5) Old Town Shops This is currently a storage facility for the
Town of Vail Public Works Department
and a gymnastics facility for the Vail
Recreation District. This facility will need
to be demolished in the next two-three
years to accommodate a below grade
sewer expansion.
6) Golf Course Club This clubhouse facility is located on the
House Vail Golf Course and has been identified
as a site for additional public facilities.
This site also accommodates a Nordic
facility and outdoor ice rink in the winter.
7) Parks The Town of Vail has 9 parks over an
acre in size. Certain identified community
uses may be appropriate on park lands
(outdoor swimming pool, enclosed
pavilion/community meeting room, skate
park, etc.). A new park is being planned
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for the lower bench of Donovan Park.
8) Vail Racquet Club This is currently a private club that has
just been sold to the Home Owners
Association of the Condominiums that
encircle the club. The club currently
includes indoor and outdoor tennis
courts, indoor.and outdoor swimming
pools, exercise equipment, dance room,
and restaurant.. The Homeowners
Association is interested in upgrading
and possibly even redeveloping these
facilities. A public/private partnership
may-be possible on this site.
9) Fire Station The main Vail Fire station located near
the intersection of Vail Rd and West
Meadow Drive is being considered for
redevelopment. The fire station may be
moved in the future, availing this site for
consideration.
Attached is a map that indicates the location of the above mentioned properties and
sites. In addition, a summary of pertinent development standards is provided.
Designers are encouraged to contact the Town of Vail for additional clarification on Town
development standards. Building plans may be available for some of the existing
structures.
6. BACKGROUND ON COMMUNITY INPUT:
The 1998 Town of Vail Communitv survev indicated strong interest for the following
community facilities (rank is on a scale of 1-5 with 5 being very important):
• Youth Center: 3.6 residents/3.1 part time residents
• Performing Arts: 3.0 residents/3.5 part time residents
• Conference Center: 3.0 residents/3.2 part time residents
• Community Theater: 2.8 residents/3.1 part time residents
The Vail Tomorrow process and the Building Community team identified the following
community facilities needs (not listed in order of priority):
• 2nd sheet of ice
• Gymnastics Facility
• Performing Arts: Dance area for youth & seniors
• Arts and Crafts
• Community swimming pool
• Youth Center i.e., video arcade, game room, bowling alley, coffee house
• Skate park: (already operating in a temporary structure)
• Community Meeting Rooms
• Neighborhood Parks in West Vail
• High tech multi-media center
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The Building Community team also developed a purpose statement which is to "facilitate
creation of a multi purpose building that meets community needs, serving people from all
demographic groups, all ages and full time, part-time and seasonal residents."
The Vail Recreation District has identified the following community facility related needs
based on public input:
• New gymnastics facility to replace the existing facility at the Old Town. Shops
• New and improved youth center
• Creation of a 2"d sheet of ice
• Arts and Crafts facility
• Improved locker space for Dobson and improved facilities for performances in
Dobson
The 1998 Common Ground process did not address specific uses but did identify two
sites for further consideration for community facilities. These sites are the Charter Bus
Lot on the East Side of the Lionshead parking structure and the Golf Course Clubhouse.
The Lionshead Master Plan, which was adopted on December 15, 1998, identifies the
area east of the Lionshead Parking structure as a civic hub. The plan states "the civic
hub of Lionshead is comprised of Dobson Ice Arena, the Vail Public Library, the
Lionshead parking structure and the proposed Vail Civic Center site." The land was
purchased in the 1970s for the purpose of creating a civic center.
Most recently a group of 5 planning, entertainment, and development executives from
companies outside the Vail Valley, participated in a charette to brainstorm ideas to
distinguish Vail as the Premier Mountain Resort Community. This was an initiative by
the Vail Community Task Force. Among other recommendations, the charette
participants made the following conclusions related to community facilities:
• Vail = skiing: When you say skiing, people need to think Vail.
• Build facilities that compliment the mountain environment. Build amenities around
the theme of skiing and mountain sports.
We need a world class community facility that serves both residents and guests.
• We need these facilities today. Don't just talk about it-build it.
• Build a regional system of world class facilities. Don't duplicate what already
exists between Wolcott and Vail.
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MEMORANDUM
.TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Facilities Team
DATE: February 16, 1999
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY FACILITIES SCOPE OF WORK
Staff: Russ Forrest, Jeff Hunt, Diane Johnson, Piet Peters, Suzanne Silverthorn
1. INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting review and approval by the Vail Town Council of the attached Scope of Work
that will be provided to the selected design teams regarding the development of a Community
Facilities program (See Attachment 1).
II. BACKGROUND
On January 5, 1999, Town Council gave direction to proceed in developing a Community
Facilities program for the Town of Vail in partnership with the Vail Recreation District. Since
then, staff has met with various community member organizations including the Vail Recreation
District, Vail Associates, Vail Valley Foundation, and the Vail Valley Tourist and Convention
Bureau. The products of these meetings, include:
• Timeline for the project tasks
• Request for proposals (RFP) that has been sent to about 100 consultants (designers)
• Draft instructions to be reviewed and approved by Council.(this.agenda item)
• General scoping of the process
III. PROCESS
Attachment 2 includes an approximate project time frame. Due to the nature of each step,
some flexibility in this timeline is necessary. This time frame, as currently estimated, would lead
to a public bond election in November. ' In determining the required time for submitting ballot
issues (approximately the end of July), staff has concluded that placing a question on this
November's election to pay for community facilities would be extremely tight. Meeting this time
frame would require the Town Council and the community to very rapidly choose a preferred
alternative in the month of June and then further refine the costs for construction and operation.
It would also accelerate the timetable for private fund raising. A project of this kind does
have significant potential for private financing. With this in mind, staff is recommending
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that we build in a "check point" in the month of June to evaluate whether a November 1999
bond election is possible. The next phases of the project involve:,
• Interviewing the design teams (March 19)
o Selection of three design teams to present conceptual proposals (March 22)
Beginning the design process with a public tour of existing community facilities and possible
sites for the new facilities (April 8).
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VAIL COMMUNITY FACILITIES MILESTONES
A Chronology: Past & Present
1966
Town of Vail is Incorporated
1973
Voters approve a $3 million bond issue for the purchase of Ford Park, 39 acres. -
Election vote: 229 Yes 97 percent
8 No 3 percent
1977
Voters approve a $1.8 million bond issue for "acquiring, constructing, installing and
equipping an enclosed ice skating arena and multi-purpose facility." (Dobson Arena)
Election vote: 152 Yes 68 percent
70 No 32 percent
1982
Voters approve a $3 million bond issue for "acquiring, constructing, installing and
equipping a new public library."
Election vote: 233 Yes 66 percent
121 No 34 percent
1984
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater constructed for $1 million in Ford Park. Privately funded
through the Gerald Ford Foundation, currently called the Vail Amphitheater
Corporation, which is a subsidiary of the Vail Valley Foundation.
1987
Voters defeat a $16 million bond issue for the proposed Congress Hall convention
center on the charter lot site.
Election vote: 342 Yes 35 percent
624 No 65 percent
1990
Voters within the Vail Recreation District defeat a $5.5 million bond issue for "acquiring,
constructing, installing and completing a year-round indoor and outdoor aquatic facility"
to be'located in Ford Park.
Election vote: 190 Yes 17 percent
907 No 83 percent
1993
Voters defeat a $20 million public-private proposal that would have funded a
performing arts and conference center on the charter lot through a new sales tax of 0.9
percent on restaurants and bars, and a 1.8 percent sales tax on lodging. The facility
included a 950 seat theater and conference rooms for multiple groups averaging 200 to
400 people. A grand ballroom also was proposed that would hold up to 1,500 for
special events and concerts. The plan included pooling public revenues with $4.5
million in private donations. Half of the special tax revenues were to be dedicated to
pay the annual operating costs of the facility; the other half was proposed to be "used to
pay off the debt from the bonds. The ballot was worded in such a way as to mandate
retirement of roughly half of the tax in 20 years, when the bonds had been paid off.
Election vote: 391 Yes 43 percent
517 No 57 percent
1994
Voters within the Vail Recreation District turn down a $2.6 million revenue bond
issue for the construction and operation of a par-three, nine-hole golf course.
Election vote: 427 Yes 29 percent
1,027 No 71 percent
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ID Task Name iJ F M A MIJIJ A S C N D J F M A M J J A S CIN D J F MIA M J J A 5 0 N DIJ F M A M J J A S OIN u J r M A M,JIJ A S 01 N I D I JIFIMIAIMIJIJIAIa IOINIDIJIFIMiAIMI
1 Complete Schedule
2 Setup meeting for Week Jan 18th IR s
] Set up budget with Stavei
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4 Develop RFP
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5 Develop short list for RFP eft 1
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6 Contact Peter Jamer on Avon Village I let '
7 Conrad other Rec ANhoraies I let Peters
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8 Contact Vdlar Center $
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A Contact Berry Creek planners I ff
16 Develop Draft Instruction
11 Begin Identifying private sponsors
12 Meeting to Discuss Instruction B Final RFP 4tafl Com Fac Team
13 Issue RFP
14 Work Session on Instncnions I CouncIWRO
15 Final Evening Meeting with Count on Instructions I T ,
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16 RFP receved by TOV
17 I Raview Responses wdh Team 8 invite for interviivs
18 I Imerview Teams 11Com Faa. Team -
19 (Select Teams FCom Fac TeafVRDlCounell
20 Arrange Tourwl Slakeholaers I -.Corn Fac Team j
21 PubkTourw/SlakeMlders I TCammmty
22 I Teams cieveop plans
w OesYg Teams
23 Presentation of Preliminary concepts
Com Fix Teem
24 Teams Revise Plans
S Design Teams
25 Open Muse I f
' Community
26 ( Meal wdhstakholders on alternatives I CanmuNty
27 I Faa!dy committee meeting to review recomencialon I h
28 Worksesson with Council TCourolVPublic
29 Special Evening Meeting on prelerred ahemative Council/Public
30 VRD B Council Meeting To Review Election Slabs
31 Develop marketing program for Election ~e
32 I Develop Fnaricaf plan
33 Bona Language Developed
34 E'ection I
35 IConsinxion Drawigs f
t .Design Team
36 I PECIDRB'Counnl Review
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37 Building Permit L
38 Constntction for Charter Bus Lot hTOV aft
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1 Complete Schedule
2 I Set up meeting for Week Jan ISth I Russ
3 Set up budget with Steve T Russ
Gev::'co RFp I Jeff. Russ
5 Deve,opsnon:.::*crRFP I Jeff
6 I Contact Peter Jamer on Avon Village Piet
7 Contact other Rec Aulhonles Piet Peters
8 Ccmact Villar Center I ~Syblll Navas'
9 Contact Berry Creek planners Im
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10 Develop Draft Instruction
11 Begin Identifying private sponsors
12 (Meeting to Discuss hsaacbn BFinaI RFP I-6tad Coin Fac Teem
13 Issue RFP I,
14 Woo Session on Instru=ns -6enncIVVRD
15 Final Evening Meetingw;M Council on Instructions CouncIVVRO
16 RFP recleued by iOV
17 Review Responses with Team 8 invite for interviews
16 'Interview Teams
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19 I Select Teams
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20 Arrange Tour wl Stakenoders
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21 Puolic Tour w/Stakeholcers
22 Teams develop plans Desing Teams
23 Presentation of Preliminary concepts Cam Fac Teem
24 Teams Revise Plans
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25 Open house I Communlty:
26 Meet with stakholcers on alternatives
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27 Facility Committee Meeting to review racomendatbn
28 Worksession with Council
CounciVPublb
29 Special Evening Meeting at preferred alternative ICounoiVPubllc
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30 VRD 8 Council Meeting To Review Election status R
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31 Develop marketing progamfor Election
32 Develop Finanical plan F+ ^x
33 Bond Language Developed
34 Election I .
35 I Construction Drawings
36 I PEODRBiCouncil Review
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Vail, Colorado 81657
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: R. Thomas Moorhead, Town Attorney
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DATE: February 10, 1999
RE: Miller Ranch/Berry Creek Intergovernmental Agreement
Attached is the latest draft of the Miller Ranch/Berry Creek Intergovernmental Agreement. It is
anticipated that this will be subject to final approval and ratification in February, 1999. Because
this is a document presently subject to negotiation it is not available for public dissemination at
this time.
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MILLER RANCH-BERRY CREEK INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES. The parties to this Miller Ranch-Berry Creek Intergovernmental
Agreement (Agreement) are the EAGLE COUNTY RECREATION AUTHORITY, a gaao-
municipal corporation of the State of Colorado (Authority), and the EAGLE COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-50J, a public school district of the State of Colorado (District).
2. RECITALS AND PURPOSE. The Authority is the fee simple owner of a 105-acre
parcel of real property located in Eagle County, Colorado, commonly referred to as the Bevy
Creek 5th Filing and which is depicted on the attached EXHIBIT A. The legal description of
the Authority's real property is set forth on the attached EXHIBIT B. The District is the fee
simple owner of the adjacent 109-acre parcel of real property located in Eagle County, Colorado,
commonly referred to as the Miller Ranch and which is depicted on the attached EXHIBIT A.
The legal description of the District's real property is attached as EXHIBIT C. As of the date of
this Agreement, the Authority has allowed a portion of the property to be utilized as an
equestrian center. The District has constructed Berry Creek Middle School on a portion of its
real property and is leasing other portions of its real property to Stevens Home Care, hie., J.T.
Berga Company, Inc., and an existing residence to an employee of the District. The balance of
the parties' respective real property is undeveloped. Prior to the signing of this Agreement, the
parties determined that it was in their respective interests, and in the best interest of the public, to .
engage in joint planning for their respective real property to ensure that the entire 214-acre parcel
(Property) is utilized in the most appropriate manner possible. Accordingly, through a joint
planning process with significant public input and involvement, the parties have developed t1 e
Concept Plan which is attached to this Agreement as EXHIBIT D. The purpose of this
Agreement is to reflect the agreement of the parties that Miller Ranch and Berry Creek 5th Filing
will be planned as if the two parcels were' one and in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this
Agreement, the parties covenant and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in the following
paragraphs.
3. JOINT PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT. The parties agree that the entire Property shall
be utilized by the respective parties in accordance with the designations set forth on the Concept
Plan attached to this Agreement as EXHIBIT D. In fulfillment of such agreement, the parties
agree as follows:
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3.1 Conveyancing/Timing. The conveyancing referred to in Paragraphs 3.2 through
3.5 below shall be accomplished by general warranty deeds conveying fee simple title }o
car : ctc: riffs; free and clear of all
the respective parcels involved, ineltt6nt
liens and encumbrances and subject only to easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of
record, if any- but not including annurtenant water rights. Upon one party's request fora
conveyance of the other party's real property to the requesting party, the remaining
conveyances referred to in this paragraph 3 shall occur. The parties further agree that the
timetable on which one party develops the parcels wlvch it now owns, or may own in the
future, is independent of the timetable on which the other party develops the parcels it
now owns, or may own in the future; provided, however, that the conveyance of any
Parcel from one party to the other party will trigger conveyances of all other parcels.
3.2 11'.o1 Sebool Facility. Upon the District's Nvritten request, the Authority agrees to
convey Parcel A to the District for construction of a school and related facilities. fof
A school facility may include a high school, or the development of a magnet school 6r
other type of learning center provided that the primary purpose of such facilities is io
provide ptthl:~ education for the citizens of Eagle Cottnty~ on Parcel A. The District
further agrees that if it constructs a high school on the Pronerty. it will be located on
Parcel A.
3.3 Recreational. Upon the Authority's written request, the District agees to convey
to the Authority that portion of Parcel 3 which is owned by the District to the Authority
for use for recreational facilities and activities as described in naras-,r?-oh 7 below. I
3.4 Housing. Upon the Authority's written request, the District agrees to convey to
the Authority that portion of Parcel 2 which is owned by the District for use for housing
as described in DaragraDh 7 below. I
3.5 Open Space. Upon the Authority's written request, the District agrees to convey
to the Authority Parcels 4 and 5 €er-use for open space and passive recreational activities.
Parcels 4 and 5 shall be maintained in a oredoniinantly natural condition. Development
on Parcels 4 and 5 shall be limited to trails, picnic facilities, restrooms and trailhead
parking. The parties further acknowledee and covenant that Cemet?rti Road is currently
located on Parcel 5 and nothing in this Agreement shall restrict the future maintenance,
ungradine or exDansion of this,road.,
4. EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY. By that certain Conveyance of Easement
recorded on February 20, 1992 in the real property records of Eagle County Colorado in Book
573 at Page 262, the Authority conveyed a non-exclusive, perpetual easement. across its property
to the June Creek Ranch Company. Thereafter, by Quit Claim Deed recorded as Reception No.
549209 on October 21, 1994 in Boot: 653 at Page 173, June Creek Ranch Company quit claimed
such easement to the District. Effective upon the execution of this Agreement, and the partie's'
joint determination of the exact location and legal description of the easement, the Authority
agrees to execute and to deliver to the District for recording that certain Deed of Perpetual Non-
Exclusive Easement described on the attached EXHIBIT E. The District and the Authority
agree to construct a road on such easement to be known as the Miller Ranch Road, and to m4e
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improvements to the intersection of the Miller Ranch Road and the Edwards Spur Road, pursuant
to the terms and cost sharing arrangements which will be contained in a separate agreement.
5. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER GOVERNNIENTAL ENTITIES. The parties
have been consulting with the appropriate officials of Eagle County, Colorado (County), the
We-stem Eagle County Metropolitan Recreation District (WECNIRD), the Berry Creek
Metropolitan District, and the Edwards Metropolitan District regarding the parties' joint
development of the Property. The parties agree to continue with such consultations and agree to
cooperate with other governmental entities to ensure compliance with Colorado law and the -
applicable rules, regulations and policies of such entities to the extent that such riles, regulatioiIis
and policies are applicable to the parties as political subdivisions of the State of Colorado.
6. BOUNDARY LINE CONFLICT. As shox;m on Exhibit A, the parties acknowledge
that there is a conflict between the Authority's easterly boundary line and the District's westerly
boundary line which will be resolved at the time the District conveys a portions of Parcels .2 and
3 to the Authority__ an' fn_ tkar a? `1;a tiF z Eis~ ca c~ ~ a pa e :,F n = 2 tc
Aut` Pity
7. ACREAGE, USE AND OWNERSHIP. The Parties agree that their respective parcels
of real property which total approximately 214 acres will be subdivided into 132 separate parc4s
as described below:
Parcel Annrox. Acres Anticipated Use Present Ownershin Future Ownership.
A 25.0 I3 School Facility Authority District
B 11.0 Elenient&it School Facility District District
C 12.0 Middle School District District
D 14.0 It Housing District District
a: Ss'-.za4 School District District
E 7.0 C_11-.
Facility
F 8.0 Alternative Use District District
Road 7BD Public Road Auth_/Dist_. Eagle 6ty-Cottinty
1 21.0 &jue Multinle Authority Authority
2 16.0 Attdir3ray Housing Auth_/Dist. Authority
3 41.0 Recreational Use Auth./Dist.. Authority
4 14.5 Open Space District Authority
5 22.5 Open Space District Authority
6 5.5 Mtultinle Use Authoritv Authority
Total 192.9 197.5
a-Tc be The acreage of indiv;diial parcels are anoroximate and subject to refinement during the formal.
subdivision of the Property. The total acreage of individual Darcels indicated above is 197.5
acres and the total acreage of the entire Property is 214 acres. This discrepailcy is because,
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portions of the PmnetTV, yucr as area.,, ~f steep slope, are not included within individual parcels,
and further because the number of acres matured for the Public Road depicted on EXHIBIT D
has not vet been determined.
The parties AL-0-et agree that, in the fitture, their respective needs may change and that. prior to
convevancine the size and configuration of the above-described parcels may need to be adjusted. I
In such event, and upon written request, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith concerning
such matters.
The parties further agree that with .p.roper_p_lannina and design the anticipated uses of the
Pronertv are com_natible. The parties agree to consult with each other prior to the development bf
am' Parcel. The nttmose of such cons_~i aation is to ensure site sneeific design and develoomentlis
responsive to existing and anticipated uses on surrounding Parcels. Anticipated uses provide' a
general indication of the future use of each parcel. With the exception of use restrictions outlined
in paragraphs 3.2 and 3.5 above, nothinp- in this Agreement shall hind each party to the
anticipated uses outlined above. Further description of anticipated uses are as follows:.
vtultI - le Llse: Open space. recreation. eauestrian center. utilitv facility or other usc.
consistent with the future needs of the Authority.
Alternative Use: Education facilities, administrative offices, trans it/maintenance facilities
and other uses consistent with the future needs of the District.
Recreational Use: Indoor or outdoor recreational facilities or nrocrams including. but nbt,
limited to. hall fields. courts, pools, ice rinks trails, and related facilities.
Housing: Single-family, dunlex, torn home, condominium or apartment dwelling unitst
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8. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS OR ACTION. The parties agree to execute any additional
documents and to Like any additional action necessary to carry out this Agreement.,
including., but not limited to, the following:
8.1 Design and cost sharing agreement for the construction of `filler Ranch Road,
including such Road's intersection with the Edwards Spur Road, as referenced in
paragraph d above.
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8.2 Design and cost sharing agreement(s) for the construction of infrastructure
necessary to develop the Property.
8.3 Joint use agreements for athletic fields, playing fields, recreational facilities,
gymnasiums and the like.
8.4 An agreement between the parties concerning irrigation operations at?d
maintenance matteTs which is based upon the respective amount of ground which each
party irrigates.
8.5 Agreements concerning services provided to the Property by several special
districts.
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8.6 The legal descriptions for the Miller Ranch Road and for all parcels.
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8.7 Upon execution of this Agreement, the parties will mutually determine the sco e,
nature and extent of review of their development plan required by law and Eagle County
regulations and will pursue the required procedures.
9. WATER RIGHTSIIRRIGATION. A: =11 d:._-'T3
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Each ram' shall retain its respective water riohts,indenendent of
the convevance of Fuiv Parcel. Nothinv in this Agreement shall nrevent either tarty from
modifvine the Howard Ditch. provide such modifications do not limit or adversely/ impact the
use of said ditch by the other )arty_
10. COVENANTS RUNNING WITH THE LAND. The parries agree that this Agreement
shall be recorded; that the covenants set forth in this Agreement shall run with the land; and that
the covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive any conveyances made by one party to the
other party pursuant to the teens of this Agreement.
11. CONSULTATION. The parties aclutowledge that, over the term of this Agreement,
issues will arise concerning implementation of this Agreement which the parties have not now
contemplated. Recognizing that a high level of cooperation between the parties is necessary d
desirable, the parties agree to consult with each other from time to time concerni g
implementation of this Agreement and further agree that their respective representatives w 11
meet to conduct such consultation upon ten days written request given by one party to the oth Fr
party. In addition, each parry shall from time to time designate in writing such party's "contact
person" for all matters involving the administration of this Agreement.
12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. If, following the consultation required by Paragraph 1
above and good faith efforts on the part of both parties to resolve any disputes regarding this
Agreement a dispute still exists, the parties agree to submit such dispute to non-bin di 19
mediation. If the parties fail to reach a settlement of their dispute within 30 days after the earlte,t
date upon which one of the parties has notified the other parry of its desire to attempt to resoIYe
the dispute, then the dispute shall be promptly submitted to non-binding mediation by a singe
mediator provided by the Judicial Arbiter Group (JAG) of Denver, Colorado, any successor to
JAG, or any similar provider of mediation services which is able to furnish a former judge to
conduct such mediation if JAG or a successor to JAG is no longer in existence. If, follows g
such mediation process, the parties' dispute still exists, the parties shall have the right to purs e
any other remedies provided under Colorado law.
13. TERIM. The term of this Agreement shall continence on the date set forth below and
shall end on June 30, 2020, or until all conveyances (including those with deed restrictionls)
contemplated by this Agreement whichever event occurs first. Thereafter, the parttrs
contemplate, that intergovernmental agreements addressing any remaining or ongon}g
management issues will be entered into between the parties.
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14. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall not be assigned or delegated except with the
prior written consent of the parties.
15. NOTICES.
15.1 Notices. Every notice and other communication required or permitted tinder the
terms of this Lease, shall be in Nvritin.- and shall be deemed properly given if sent by
registered or certified mail, postage fully prepaid, addressed to the Party to be given sit I h
notice or other communication and, when so addressed, shall be deemed to have been "
properly served, valid and sufficient for all purposes hereof, 72 hours after being
deposited in a United States Post Office.
15.2 Addresses. All notices and other communications to the parties sha11 be mailed
to their respective addresses as indicated below:
a. Authority: Eagle County Recreation Authority
C/o Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
and
Eagle County Recreation Authority
c/o Robertson & Marchetti, P.C.
28 Second Street, Suite 213
P.O. Box 600
Edwards, Colorado 81632-0600
b. District: Eagle County School District RE-50J
Attention: Superintendent
P.O. Box 740
Eagle, Colorado 81631
and
Eagle County School District RE-50J
c/o Daniel F. Bernard, Esq.
Bernard, Lyons & Gaddis, P.C.
P.O. Box 978
Longmont, Colorado 80502-0978
The patties reserve and shall have the right to change from time to time their said respective
addresses for the purposes of this Agreement. Every such change of address shall be by notice n
writing given in the manner described in Paragraph 15.1 above.
16. INTEGRATION AND AMENDMENT. This Agreement represents the enti e
agreement between the parties and there are no oral or collateral agreements or understandin s.
This Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing signed by the parties.
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17. WAIVER OF BREACH. The waiver by any party to this Agreement of a breach of ar~y
term or provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent breach by any party.
18. BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upoi ,
the parties, and their respective legal representatives, successors, and assigns; provided, however,
that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to permit the assignment of this Agreeme~ t
except as otherwise specifically authorized in this Agreement.
19. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Colorado.
20. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is declared to be invalid, void r
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed to > e
severable, and all other provisions of this Agreement shall remain fully enforceable, and s
Agreement shall be interpreted in all respects as if such provision were omitted.
21. DATED. '1999.
EAGLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-50J
By
President, Board of Education
P.O. Box 740
Eagle, Colorado 81631
(970) 328-6321
(970) 328-1024 (Fax)
ATTEST:
Secretary
EAGLE COUNTY RECREATION AUTHORITY
By
President
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
(970) 949-4020
(970) 476-7325 (Fax)
ATTEST:
Secretary
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STATE OF COLORADO )
COUNTY OF EAGLE )
The foregoing Agreement was acknowledged before me this _ day of ,
1999, by as President, and by is
Secretary, of the Board of Education of Eagle County School District R.E-50J.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
STATE OF COLORADO )
COUNTY OF EAGLE )
The foregoing Agreement was aclmowledged before me this day of
1999, by , as Chairman, and by ,
as Secretary, of Eagle County Recreation Authority.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
Notary Public
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KNUDTSEN AND COMPANY CONSULTING, LLC
ANDREW M. KNOTSEN
745 Marion Street, Denver, Co 80218
(303) 831-7784 Fax (303) 831-7076
aknudtsen@juno.com
FACSIMILE COVER SHEET
Date: February 16, 1999
To: Rick MacCutcheon 970/845-2555
Chuck Powers 9701926-7020
Ludwig Kurz 970/645-5945
Rob Ford 970/476-9384
Tom Moorhead 970/479-2452
cc: Ken Marchetti 9701926-6040
Rick Pylman 970/949-1979
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COMMENTS
Gentlemen,
Attached are the revised affordable housing policies and parameters, as we discussed yesterday at
noon. Please call me with additional suggestions, if you have them.
Andy.
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Memorandum
To: Eagle County Recreation Authority
Fro m' ECRA Affordable Housing Subcommittc~-
Andy Knudt%en, Knudtsen and Company Consulting, LLC
Subject: Affordable housing development partuncturs and policies
Date: February 12, 1999 Revised 2/15/99
1. Introduction
The proposed master plan fbr Berry Creek 5th Filing and Miller Ranch combines the resources of
the Eagle County Recreation Authority and the Eagle County School District to provide a variety
of community needs. The proposed master plan designates 11 parcels for a variety of uses such
as open space, Futurc school sites, affordable housing and recreation. Below is a summary of the
proposed uses and the corresponding acreage:
Use Number of Approximate
Parcels Acreage
Schools 4 55
Recreation Area 1 41
(men space 2 37
Housing 2 30
Alternative Uses 2 29
At its January 8, 1999 meeting, the F.agle County Recreation Authority appointed an affordable
housing subcommittee, made up of representatives from Berry Creek, Chuck Powers, Arrowhead,
Rick MacCutcheon, and the Town of Vail, Rob Ford and Tom Moorhead. This subcommittee
met several times to create a framework for the affordable housing development, which is
provided below.
IT. Desired Housing Development
A. Overall Goal
At build out, there will be 200 units on the parcel. i
50% of development, potentially 100 units, are to be rental apartments.
50% of the development, potentially another 100 units, are to be owner--occupied homes. j
These development figures pertain to the 16-acre parcel Berry Creek parcel.. Additional !
units on the Miller Ranch parcel are likely to be built and are to be pursued by the School
District.
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B. Deed Restrictions
All units will be deed restricted as affordable housing. There will be no free market homes
within the development
C. Building Type
1. Rental Units
The building forth for the rental units will be similar to the Lake Creek development.
Buildings will be clustered, varying in height from two to three stories. Buildings
will be sited to blend with the site and with other buildings- Taller buildings may be
situated next to the base of the steep slope on the northern side of the site.
Specific unit mix will be determined in April, once the reports quantifying housing
needs for the county are available. Conceptual site planning can move forward, as
the plans can be modified later to accouunodate the appropriate unit mix.
2. Ownership Units
The building form of the ownership units will be determined during the conceptual
site planning exercise. While the committee is open to all types of building forms at
this time, there is a general preference for townhouse and duplex style of
development, recognizing a limited potential for single family. Some consideration
will be given to nec-traditional development, similar to West Eagle and new
developments in Breckenridge. Condominium style of development will be
considered as it may work particularly well for the one-bedroom component in the
development.
D. Management of the Rental Units
Management of the rental units was a concern that was raised, specifically the economy of
scale. Given the potential of combining rental product with additional rental units on the
Miller Ranch site and given the presence of established management companies in the
vicinity of this site, 100 rental units were determined to be acceptable.
Management staff will be responsible for screening all prospective tenants, verifying
compliance with applicable restrictions, notifying member entities of available units (per the
distribution standards listed below), and other typical management duties.
F. Caretaker Apartments within Ownership Homes
There may be some opportunity for caretaker units to be included within the ownership
housing. The benefit of including this component is that it will allow local families to off set
their mortgage payments with rental income. Concerns about this use are that additional
regulations will be required to insure that the caretaker units are not abused by over use
(potential use by multiple seasonal workers, for example) or under use (potential use by
extended family, rather than local employees). Compromise reached by stating that any
caretakers to be included in the development will be driven by the overall financial needs of
the development (i_e_, if additional revenue from this type of product is needed to make the
overall proforma work).
F. Miscellaneous
Apartment residents will be given top priority to purchase ownership units, when they
become available in the future.
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II. Distribution of the Homes
Rental Ownership
The 100 rental units will be split into two The 100 ownership units will also be split
groups with approximately three- into two pools with the same break down
quarters in the first pool and one quarter between the ECRA member entities and the
in the second. Pool A will be made up general public. Pool A, made up of 77 units,
of 77 units and will be made available to will be made available to the ECRA member
the ECRA member entities- Pool B will entities. Pool B, made up of 23 units, will
be made up of 23 units and will be made be made available to the general public.
available to the general public. Any
units in Pool A which are not utilized by All 100 units will be deed restricted. The
the member entities will be made restriction will be included since the land
available to the general public through will be contributed to development at below
Pool B. market value. Because this lowers the
purchase price and makes the housing
Pool A Rental affordable, the restriction will run in
The 77 units in Pool A will be made perpetuity. The intent is to ensure future
available to ECRA member entities in generations benefit from the initial pricing,
proportion to current representation on not just the first purchasers. Appreciation
the ECRA.. Unit counts have been will be limited to an annual rate of 3% (or
rounded to the next highest whole 50% of CPI, which ever is gcatcr), plus
number, as follows: costs for assessments and functional
improvements. (See Exhibit A for complete
Arrowhead (5.0%) 4 units list of elements which can be included in the
Beaver Creek: (5.0%) 4 units resale price.)
Berry Creek (6.5%) 5 units
Eagle County (11%) 9 units As part of the development process, a
Eagle Vail: (6.5%) 5 units market analysis will be conducted to assess
Town of Avon (6.0%) 5 units demand for the proposed product. The
Town of Vail (60%) 45 units working assumption is that demand will
exceed supply and that a lottery will be
Each entity will decide how to distribute necessary to allocate the units-
its share of units, with the
understanding: The basic eligibility for lottery applicants,
? that the tenants sign 12 month which reflects the elements of the deed
leases; restriction, are listed as follows:
? that the tenants must be full-time
employees; ? At least one member of the household
o while having to document that they must be a full-time employee, averaging
will be full-time employees, the 30 hours per week over the course of
tenants would not have to document one year, at a business located within
a history of local employment; Eagle County.
o The purchaser (s) must document a
minimum of one year of local residency
and employment.
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o that seasonal employees would not u The purchasWs)
be allowed; and ? may not have owned real estate in
? that there would be an expectation the last three years, or
for long term employment. o must be move-up buyers from other
local deed restricted affordable
Full-time employment is defined as an housing developments within Eagle
average of 30 hours per week, over the County.
course of one year, at a business ? For units which are three bedrooms or
located within Eagle County. Changing larger, applicants must document a
employers does not affect compliance family size of three or more individuals.
with the guidelines listed above, as long U For one and two bedroom units, there
as employment remains within Eagle will be no minimum household size
County, requirement. For the purposes of
determining household size, applicants
if a member entity does not use its full may include all persons related to the
allocation of units, it can yield its share applicant by blood, marriage, or
to other entities, including, other entities adoption. If the applicant plans to
within ECRA, contract employees, other include dependents, they must be listed
public entities (i.e. the ambulance on federal income tax forms and reside
district), or other businesses. in the household at least six months and
one day out of every 12-month period of
If a member entity chooses to hold its time.
share of units for future ? 75% of the purchaser's income must be
employees/tenants, and does not yield earned income, as documented with tax
its be share to Pool B in a timely forms or W2's. Dividends, interest, trust
manner, it will be responsible for paying distributions, per IRS regulations, do not
the rent for the units while they are qualify as earned income.
vacant. ? The applicant4 must be prequalifed for
the purchase price by a mortgage broker
Pool B Rental or lending institution.
There will be 23 units made available to
the general public. Basic eligibility for Note that changing employers does not
occupancy for this group includes: affect basic eligibility, as long as
employment remains within Eagle County-
o minimum history of one year of full-
time employment within Eagle Pool A Ownership
County and; The 77 units in this group are to be made
? continued full-time local employment available to buyers designated by member
status. entities. All potential buyers must meet the
hmic eligibility listed above- Each entity
In order to secure reasonable bond will have the right to select and prioritize its
financing, management will have the designees to purchase its share of units. The
prerogative to lease units to tenants not distribution of the units reflects the
meeting these criteria to keep vacancy representation of the ECRA, rounded up to
rates at reasonable levels. However, the next highest whole number:
this action will be taken only after priority
has been give to the tenants meeting
basic eligibility listed above.
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All 100 rental units will be ma.nz ged by Arrowhead (5.0%) 4 units
i on-site staff. The staff responsibilities, Beaver Creek; (5.0%) 4 units
i in additional to the conventional tusks of Berry Creek (6.5%) 5 units
leasing, maintenance, etc., will include Eagle County (11%) 9 units
communicating with each member Eagle Vail: (6.5%) 5 units
entity, making the appropriate supply of Town of Avon (6.0%) 4 units
units available to the appropriate entity, Town of Vail (60%) 45 units
and screening prospective tenant to
verify compliance with standards. If a member entity does not use its full
allocation of units, it can yield its share to:
a- other member entities;
b-- contract employees;
c-- other public entities; or
d-- local businesses.
Pool B Ownership
The 23 units in this group are to be made
available for sale to the general public. All
potential buyers meeting the basic
eligibility listed above will be included in a
single tottery. Each applicant will have an
equal chance of being randomly selected.
Future Distributions
From time to time, the ownership units will be
resold as initial purchasers move out of the
development. All potential buyers must meet
basic eligibility. The future sales of the
ownership dwelling units will not be broken
into two separate pools.
Futurc ownership patterns are intended to
reflect the original representation of the
ECRA. Overtime, if a member entity loses
some of its share, it will have the right to
"claw back" to restore the balance of the
original representation of the ECRA. In that
event, its designee will have top priority to
purchase the resale.
Ili the event no member entity exercises its
right to select a purchaser for the resale, a
lottery will be held made up of applicants from
the general public. Two tiers will be created
for the random drawing. The top tier will be
those applicants currently living in the Berry
Creek apartments. The lower tier will be all
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lll. Setting Price Points
Setting sales and rental prices will involve market analysis and proformas and will be done at a later
date. At this time, the goal is to set these price points based on the cost of construction with some
consideration for the cost of the land (up to 5%), Revenue attributed to the value of the land would cover
amenities for the development, specifically tot lots, trails, and a club house/community acntcr. If
additional revenue is available, recreation amenities on other parcels within the Berry Creek Fifth would
be fundcd. Infrastructure costs to be covered are limited to those necessary for the housing.
A return on investment to the member entities is not anticipated from the housing component in the near
future. A potential return on investment may be generated when bonds for the multifamily component
are retired or refinanced, The working assumption is that the upfront housing costs will be covcrcd by
sales revenue and bond proceeds. Tt is not anticipated that member entities will incur any direct costs for
the housing component.
A. Purchase price to be based on cost of development
Estimate cost of construction:
Include infrastructure necessary to service housing, hard costs, soft costs, financing,
Price units to cover costs:
Evaluate range of product and price units in relation to cost and market comparison.
Costs could range from $120,000 for a one-bedroom to $200,000 for a three bedroom
single family home.
Variables:
Infrastructure.
Density.
Construction financing,
B. Consider County Income levels
Target different portions of the total development for certain income brackets:
Low Income 50% to 80% of AMI.
Moderate Income - 801/a to 120% of AMT.
Above Moderate does not have a recognized percentage of AM1, but may be worth
considering fora portion of this development.
Based on the HUD statistics for 1995, the median income for a family for four in Cagle County
was $51,900. Note that income is adjusted for household size. This translates to following
income ranges:
Low income: $25,951 - $41,520.
Moderate Income $41,521 - $62,280.
(Source: Eagle County Compreheinvive Housing Plan)
One method of setting sales prices is to back into them, based on the following assumptions:
30% of gross income to be used for housing costs
Housing costs include principle, interest, taxes and home owner's association dues-
(note that HOA includes insurance).
A conventional 30 year fixed loan at 7,25%. This rate is conservative, as current rates
are 6.875%., plus one point for origination
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A family of four earning $41,521 would qualify for a $134,052 home.
A family of four earning $62,280 would qualify for a $211,252 home.
These figures are based on the Bg -.rry Creek 4th Filing mill levy of 67,860 and the
assumption of ";,)'150 per morith for HrQA dues.
The purpose of providing these figures is to show what potential buyers, earning 80% to 120%
of the area median income, can afford to purchase. This in turn provides a general indication of
the type of product that could be developed.
1V. Design Features
A. Within each individual unit
Storage, Private yards/open space, Garages, Views, Sun exposure, Unfinished basements. The
EC;RA will watch cost and feasibility of unfinished basements and may eliminate.
B. Within the development
1. Two to three tot lots on this parcel for the use of the residents of the rental and
ownership units.
2. Trails and sidewalks providing connections to other parcels within the Berry Creek 5th,
specifically the river, the future recreation amenities, and the open space-
3. A clubhouse providing adequatei space for on-site rental management and a community
room/party room. Allow for day care use. Base programming on the club house,
provided at Eagle, Bend. 1
4_ The rental and ownership units will share all facilities.
V. Future Considerations
Resales and Enforcement
Once criteria for distribution have been established, must be used on an on-going basis as units
are rye-sold and purchased by subsequent !owners.
FNMA approval of development is critical to enable initial and future purchasers to secure
conventional loans.
Responsibilities for administering resales and enforcement must be identified.
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Exhibit "A"
Pennitted Capital Iniprovenients
1. The term "Permitted Capital Improvement" as used in the Agreement shall be capped at 10% of
the purchase price and shall be limited to only include the following:
a- Improvements or fixtures erected, installed or attached as permanent, functional,
non-decutulive improvements to real property, excluding repair, replacement
and/or maintenance improvements;
b. Improvements for energy and water conservation;
c. Improvements for health and safety protection devices;
d. Improvements to add and/or finish pci-manent/fixed storage space;
C. Improvements to finish unfinished space;
f. Upgrades/replacements of appliances, plumbing and mechanical fixtures,
carpets and other similar items included as part of the original construction of
the units;
g. Improvements required to repair, replace and maintain existing fixtures,
appliances, plumbing and mechanical fixtures, painting, carpeting and other
similar items;
h. Addition of window coverings and other similar items; and
i. Owner assessments for Home Owner's Association dues shall not qualify unless
expenses are dedicated for new improvements to the property.
2. Permitted Capital Improvements as used in this Agreement shall not include the following:
a. The cost of adding decks and balconies, and any extension thereto; and
b. Jacuzzis, saunas, steam showers and other similar items.
3. All Permitted Capital Improvement items and cots shall be approved and documented with
receipts prior to being added to the maximum resale price.
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units avaname to the appropriate 'town of Vail (bU%) 45 units
and screening prospective tenant to
verify compliance with standards. if a member entity does not use its full
allocari ,ri of units, it can yield its share to:
a- other member entities;
b-- contract employees;
c- other public entities; or
d-- local businesses.
Pool B Ownership
The 23 units in this group are to he made
available for sale to the general public. All
potential buyers meeting the basic
eligibility listed above will be included in a
single lottery. Each applicant will have an
equal chance of being randomly selected.
Future Distributions
From time to time, the ownership units will be
resold as initial purchasers move out of the
development. All potential buyers must meet
basic eligibility. The future sates of the
ownership dwelling units will not be broken
into two separate pools.
Future ownership patterns are intended to
reflect the original representation of the
ECRA. Overtime, if a member entity loses
some of its share, it will have the right to
"claw back" to restore the balance of the
original representation of the ECRA. In that
event, its designee will have top priority to
purchase the resale.
i in the event no member entity exercises its
right to select a purchaser for the resale, a
lottery will be held made up of applicants from
the general public. Two tiers will be created
for the random drawing. The top tier will be.
those applicants currently living in the Berry
Creek apartments. The lower tier will be all
other applicants.
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Memorandum
To Eagle County Recreation Authority
From: ECRA Affordable Housing Subcommittee
Andy Knudtsen, Knudtsen and Company Consulting, LLC
Subject: Affordable housing development parameters and policies
Date: February 12, 1999
The following memo and attachments provide a framework for the affordable housing component
of the Berry Creek 5th filing. The subcommittee of Rick MacCutcheon, Chuck Powers and Tom
Moorhead have discussed the issues extensively and recommend that the ECRA confirm the
policies and parameters for the future development.
Following confirmation of the framework, we will move into site planning alternatives. The
critical dates in the schedule are as follows:
1. Establish parameters Early February 1999
2. Execute IGA March 1999
3. Eagle County worksession/community engagement March/April 1999
4. County approval process Begin in May 1999
5. Resident and owner selection Fall/Winter 1999
6. Ground breaking April 2000
7. Completion Winter 2000
Although optimistic, we believe completion can be accomplished by December of 2000 if we
keep the process moving.
In the upcoming weeks, it is intended that each board of the seven member entities discuss the
policies and parameters and provide feedback to the ECRA. If you would like representation
from members of the subcommittee or Andy Knudtsen to present and/or answer questions during
your board's discussion, please ask.
Memorandum
To: Eagle County Recreation Authority
From: ECRA Affordable Housing Subcommittee
Andy Knudtsen, Knudtsen and Company Consulting, LLC
Subject: Affordable housing development parameters and policies
Date: February 12, 1999
1. Introduction
The proposed master plan for Berry Creek 5th Filing and Miller Ranch combines the resources of
the Eagle County Recreation Authority and the Eagle County School District to provide a variety
of community needs. The proposed master plan designates 11 parcels for a variety of uses such
as open space, future school sites, affordable housing and recreation. Below is a summary of the
proposed uses and the corresponding acreage:
Use Number of Approximate
Parcels Acreage
Schools 4 55
Recreation Area 1 41
Open Space 2 37
Housing 2 30
Alternative Uses 2 29
At its January 8, 1999 meeting, the Eagle County Recreation Authority appointed an affordable
housing subcommittee, made up of representatives from Berry Creek, Chuck Powers, Arrowhead,
Rick MacCutcheon, and the Town of Vail, Rob Ford and Tom Moorhead. This subcommittee
met several times to create a framework for the affordable housing development, which is
provided below.
II. Desired Housing Development
A. Overall Goal
At build out, there will be 200 units on the parcel.
50% of development, potentially 100 units, are to be rental apartments.
50% of the development, potentially another 100 units, are to be owner-occupied homes.
These development figures pertain to the 16-acre parcel Berry Creek parcel. Additional
units on the Miller Ranch parcel are likely to be built and are to be pursued by the School
District.
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B. Deed Restrictions
All units will be deed restricted as affordable housing. There will be no free market homes
within the development.
C. Building Type
1. Rental Units
The building form for the rental units will be similar to the Lake Creek development.
Buildings will be clustered, varying in height from two to three stories. Buildings
will be sited to blend with the site and with other buildings. Taller buildings may be
situated next to the base of the steep slope on the northern side of the site.
Specific unit mix will be determined in April, once the reports quantifying housing
needs for the county are available. Conceptual site planning can move forward, as
the plans can be modified later to accommodate the appropriate unit mix.
2. Ownership Units
The building form of the ownership units will be determined during the conceptual
site planning exercise. While the committee is open to all types of building forms at
this time, there is a general preference for townhouse and duplex style of
development, recognizing a limited potential for single family. Some consideration
will be given to neo-traditional development, similar to West Eagle and new
developments in Breckenridge. Condominium style of development will be
considered as it may work particularly well for the one-bedroom component in the
development.
D. Management of the Rental Units
Management of the rental units was a concern that was raised, specifically the economy of
scale. Given the potential of combining rental product with additional rental units on the
Miller Ranch site and given the presence of established management companies in the
vicinity of this site, 100 rental units were determined to be acceptable.
Management staff will be responsible for screening all prospective tenants, verifying
compliance with applicable restrictions, notifying member entities of available units (per the
distribution standards listed below), and other typical management duties.
E. Caretaker Apartments within Ownership Homes
There may be some opportunity for caretaker units to be included within the ownership
housing. The benefit of including this component is that it will allow local families to off set
their mortgage payments with rental income. Concerns about this use are that additional
regulations will be required to insure that the caretaker units are not abused by overuse
(potential use by multiple seasonal workers, for example) or under use (potential use by
extended family, rather than local employees). Compromise reached by stating that any
caretakers to be included in the development will be driven by the overall financial needs of
the development (i.e., if additional revenue from this type of product is needed to make the
overall proforma work).
F. Miscellaneous
Apartment residents will be given top priority to purchase ownership units, when they
become available in the future.
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H. Distribution of the Homes
Rental Ownership
The 100 rental units will be split into two The 100 ownership units will also be split
groups. Pool A will be made up of 47 units into two pools. The first will be made
and will be available to the general public. directly available to the general public. The
Pool B will be made up of 53 and will be second will be first made available to
first made available to member entities and employees of member entities and then to
then to the general public. This division of the general public.
units between the two pools is based on the
representation of the seven entities that All 100 units will be deed restricted. The
make up the ECRA, with an allowance for restriction will be included since the land
rounding fractional units to the next highest will be contributed to development at below
whole number. market value. Because this lowers the
purchase price and makes the housing
The rental units will be managed with on- affordable, the restriction will run in
site staff. The staff responsibilities, in perpetuity. The intent is to ensure future
additional to the conventional tasks of generations benefit from the initial pricing,
leasing, maintenance, etc., will include not just the first purchasers. Appreciation
communicating with each member entity, will be limited to an annual rate of 3% (or
making the appropriate supply of units 50% of CPI, which ever is greater), plus
available to the appropriate entity, and costs for assessments and functional
screening prospective tenant to verify improvements. (See Exhibit A for complete
compliance with standards. list of elements which can be included in the
resale price.)
Pool A Rental
The first group of 47 will be made available The elements of the deed restriction, which
to the general public. Basic eligibility for also reflect basic eligibility for lottery
occupancy for this group includes: applicants, are listed as follows:
? minimum history of one year of full
time employment within Eagle County ? At least one member of the household
and ; must be a full-time employee, averaging
? continued full time local employment 30 hours per week over the course of
status. Full-time is defined as an one year, at a business located within
average of 30 hours per week, over the Eagle County.
course of one year, at a business located ? The purchaser (s) must document a
within Eagle County. minimum of one year of local residency
and employment.
In order to secure reasonable bond ? The purchaser(s)
financing, management will have the ? may not have owned real estate in
prerogative to lease units to tenants not the last three years, or
meeting these criteria to keep vacancy rates ? must be move-up buyers from other
at reasonable levels. local deed restricted affordable
housing developments within Eagle
The second group of 53 units will be made County.
available to ECRA member entities in ? For units which are three bedrooms or
proportion to current representation on the larger, applicants must document a
ECRA. family size of three or more individuals.
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Rental Con'd Ownership Con'd
? For one and two bedroom units, there
Arrowhead (5.0%) 3 units will be no minimum household size
Beaver Creek: (5.0%) 3 units requirement. For the purposes of
Berry Creek (6.5%) 4 units determining household size, applicants
Eagle County (11%) 6 units may include all persons related to the
Eagle Vail: (6.5%) 4 units applicant by blood, marriage, or
Town of Avon (6.0%) 3 units adoption. If the applicant plans to
Town of Vail (60%) 30 units include dependents, they must be listed
on federal income tax forms and reside
Each entity will decide which of its own in the household at least six months and
employees to prioritize for their Pool B one day out of every 12 month period of
units, with the understanding: time.
? 75% of the purchaser's income must be
? that the tenants sign 12 month leases; earned income, as documented with tax
? that the tenants must be full-time forms or W2's. Dividends, interest, trust
employees; distributions, per IRS regulations, do not
? while having to document that they will qualify as earned income.
be full-time employees, the employees ? The applicants must be prequalifed for
would not have to document a one year the purchase price by a mortgage broker
history of local employment that or lending institution.
seasonal employees would not be
allowed; and Initial Distribution of the 100 ownership
? that there would be an expectation for units
long term employment. Market analysis will be conducted to assess
demand for the proposed product. The
If a member entity does not use its full working assumption is that demand will
allocation of units, it can "yield" its share to exceed supply and that a lottery will be
other entities, including, other entities within necessary to allocate the units.
ECRA, contract employees, other public
entities (i.e. the ambulance district), or other Pool A Initial Ownership
businesses. The 47 units in this group are to be made
available to the general public. All potential
If a member entity chooses to hold its share buyers meeting the basic eligibility listed
of units for future employees/tenants, and above will be included in a single lottery.
does not yield its be share to Pool A in a Each applicant will have an equal chance of
timely manner, it will be responsible for being randomly selected.
paying the rent for their units while they are
vacant. Pool B Initial Ownership
The 53 units in this group are to be made
available for sale to employees of member
entities. Each entity will have the right to
prioritize its employees and select the
employees to buy the units, providing that
each can meet the basic eligibility listed
above.
Arrowhead (5.0%) 3 units
Beaver Creek: (5.0%) 3 units
Berry Creek (6.5%) 4 units
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Eagle County (11%) 6 units
Eagle Vail: (6.5%) 4 units
Town of Avon (6.0%) 3 units
Town of Vail (60%) 30 units
If a member entity does not use its full
allocation of ownership units, it can yield its
share to
a-- other member entities;
b-- contract employees;
c-- other public entities; or
d-- local businesses.
Future Distributions
Future sales of the ownership dwelling units
will not be broken into different pools. All
potential buyers must meet basic eligibility.
Three tiers will be created for the random
drawing. The top tier will be those
applicants currently living in the Berry
Creek apartments. The second tier will be
public sector employees. The lowest tier
will be all other applicants.
lli. Setting Price Points
Setting sales and rental prices will involve market analysis and proformas and will be done at a later
date. At this time, the goal is to set these price points based on the cost of construction with some
consideration for the cost of the land (up to 5%). Revenue attributed to the value of the land would cover
amenities for the development, specifically tot lots, trails, and a club house/community center. If
additional revenue is available, recreation amenities on other parcels within the Berry Creek Fifth would
be funded. Infrastructure costs to be covered are limited to those necessary for the housing.
A return on investment to the member entities is not anticipated from the housing component in the near
future. A potential return on investment may be generated when bonds for the multifamily component
are retired or refinanced. The working assumption is that the upfront housing costs will be covered by
sales revenue and bond proceeds. It is not anticipated that member entities will incur any direct costs for
the housing component.
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A. Purchase price to be based on cost of development
Estimate cost of construction:
Include infrastructure necessary to service housing, hard costs, soft costs, financing.
Price units to cover costs:
Evaluate range of product and price units in relation to cost and market comparison.
Costs could range from $120,000 for a one-bedroom to $200,000 for a three bedroom
single family home.
Variables:
Infrastructure.
Density.
Construction financing.
B. Consider County Income levels
Target different portions of the total development for certain income brackets:
Low Income 50% to 80% of AMI.
Moderate Income 80% to 120% of AMI.
Above Moderate does not have a recognized percentage of AMI, but may be worth
considering for a portion of this development.
Based on the HUD statistics for 1995, the median income for a family for four in Eagle County
was $51,900. Note that income is adjusted for household size. This translates to following
income ranges:
Low income: $25,951 - $41,520.
Moderate Income $41,521 - $62,280.
(Source: Eagle County Comprehensive Housing Plan)
One method of setting sales prices is to back into them, based on the following assumptions:
30% of gross income to be used for housing costs
Housing costs include principle, interest, taxes and home owner's association dues.
(note that HOA includes insurance).
A conventional 30 year fixed loan at 7.25%. This rate is conservative, as current rates
are 6.875%., plus one point for origination
Down payment of 10%.
A family of four earning $41,521 would qualify for a $134,052 home.
A family of four earning $62,280 would qualify for a $211,252 home.
These figures are based on the Berry Creek 4th Filing mill levy of 67.860 and the
assumption of $150 per month for HOA dues.
The purpose of providing these figures is to show what potential buyers, earning 80% to 120%
of the area median income, can afford to purchase. This in turn provides a general indication of
the type of product that could be developed.
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IV. Design Features
A. Within each individual unit
Storage, Private yards/open space, Garages, Views, Sun exposure, Unfinished basements. The
ECRA will watch cost and feasibility of unfinished basements and may eliminate.
B. Within the development
1. Two to three tot lots on this parcel for the use of the residents of the rental and
ownership units.
2. Trails and sidewalks providing connections to other parcels within the Berry Creek 5th,
specifically t he river, the future recreation amenities, and the open space.
3. A clubhouse providing adequate space for on-site rental management and a community
room/party room. Allow for day care use. Base programming on the club house
provided at Eagle Bend.
4. The rental and ownership units will share all facilities.
V. Future Considerations
Resales and Enforcement
Once criteria for distribution have been established, must be used on an on-going basis as units
are re-sold and purchased by subsequent owners.
FNMA approval of development is critical to enable initial and future purchasers to secure
conventional loans.
Responsibilities for administering resales and enforcement must be identified.
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Exhibit "A"
Permitted Capital Improvements
1. The term "Permitted Capital Improvement" as used in the Agreement shall be capped at 10% of
the purchase price and shall be limited to only include the following:
a. Improvements or fixtures erected, installed or attached as permanent, functional,
non-decorative improvements to real property, excluding repair, replacement
and/or maintenance improvements;
b. Improvements for energy and water conservation;
C. Improvements for health and safety protection devices;
d. Improvements to add and/or finish permanent/fixed storage space;
e. Improvements to finish unfinished space;
f. Upgrades/replacements of appliances, plumbing and mechanical fixtures,
carpets and other similar items included as part of the original construction of
the units;
g. Improvements required to repair, replace and maintain existing fixtures,
appliances, plumbing and mechanical fixtures, painting, carpeting and other
similar items;
h. Addition of window coverings and other similar items; and
i. Owner assessments for Home Owner's Association dues shall not qualify unless
expenses are dedicated for new improvements to the property.
2. Permitted Capital Improvements as used in this Agreement shall not include the following:
a. The cost of adding decks and balconies, and any extension thereto; and
b. Jacuzzis, saunas, steam showers and other similar items.
3. All Permitted Capital Improvement items and cots shall be approved and documented with
receipts prior to being added to the maximum resale price.
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Financing Alternatives for the rental component
Berry Creek 5th affordable housing development
1. Tax Credit Financing with Private Activity Bonds 4% level
Provides tax exempt financing via Private Activity Bonds and an equity infusion via the
tax credits.
Requires competition and allocation from State of Colorado for PABs.
4% of allowable basis sold to tax credit investors, who then apply investment over 15
year period.
Equity equivalent to present value of discounted tax savings over 15 years.
Strict tenant income caps.
Loss of control after 15 years.
2. Tax Credit Financing 9% level
Provides greatest equity infusion.
Highly competitive.
Targeted size of development may work against this alternative.
Stricter income caps for residents than with 4% tax credits.
Loss of control after 15 years.
3. Conventional Financing
Allows most local control.
Only alternative that allows complete control of tenant selection.
RiverEdge and the Tames refinance may be done conventionally.
4. 63-20 Corporation
This method of financing utilizes a section of the IRS code that allows a non-municipal
entity to go to the tax exempt market.
Allows issuance of tax-free bonds
Cost of funds much more attractive, currently 200 basis points lower than conventional
financing.
Does not require a vote of the public.
One loan for construction and permanent financing for the rental component.
Potential to include construction costs of the ownership portion in bond.
More latitude concerning public purpose and standards for tenants.
Potential to be exempt from property taxes.
Sales tax exemption for construction materials.
Can amortize bond payment schedule over 40 years.
Potential to include partners:
Partners could take subordinated debt, providing an early return to investors.
Partners limited to 50% control of units.
Partners required to achieve minimum debt coverage ratio (DCR) and acceptable loan to
value (LTV) in the cases of Lake Creek and Eagle Bend.
Partner may not be needed.
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TOWN OF VAIL
Office of the Town Manager
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager
DATE: February 12, 1999
SUBJECT: Town Manager's Report
Mammoth Lakes Town Council Visist
Several elected officials from the City of Mammoth Lakes, California will be in town on Tuesday,
March 2nd touring Vail and other resort towns in the central rocky mountains. These elected officials
have indicated an interest visiting with the Vail Town Council. Therefore we have scheduled a lunch
with these elected officials for Tuesday, March 2". The location of this lunch will be announced.
800 MHz Radio Svstem
The installation of the new 800 MHz radio system is essentially complete. During the installation
it has come to our attention that we did not order enough mobile radios for the Public Works and
Fire Departments. Therefore we are calculating the additional radios which will need to be
purchased in order to complete this installation. It will be necessary to execute a change order in
order to complete this project. We are at this time calculating the number of additional radios which
would need to be purchased in order to complete the installation. At the next work session we will
be prepared to discuss the additional amount necessary to complete this project. It is my estimate
to complete the project will require approximately and additional $75,000. I sincerely apologize for
this oversight.
RECYCLEDPAPER
World Chamnionshin Update
By the time you meet on Tuesday, the World Championships will be over. From the perspective of
the FIS, the Vail Valley Foundation, and the general public perception, these Championships have
been conducted in the highest professional manner. In discussions with officials from organizing
committees in St. Moritz and St. Anton, as well as the FIS, this event was extremely well organized
and well received. As you are aware, the Town of Vail played a significant roll in pulling off this
successful event.
One of the most important Town of Vail organizational values is that we recognize effort and
achievement. In that light, we are planning a small party to express our appreciation for the
outstanding work done by our employees over the past two weeks. It is my expectation this event
will occur in late February and I will advise you as to the date so you can attend.
2/23/99 WS
PEC/DRB Review
Buck Allen - 20 year anniversary
Discussion of PEC participation on DRB
Review draft instructions for Community Facilities Plan
Discussion of Model Traffic Code
3/2/99 WS
Council to lunch with Mammoth Lakes TC
A-Frame development program
Discussion of annexation and rezoning of Arosa/Garmish
Lionshead update
3/2/99 TC
1 S` read Ord , Arosa/Garmish annexation and rezoning
I" read Ord , sale of Ptarmigan & Rockledge subdivision
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- - - - - Daily Staff Writer: ya ry ' r'1- "hits,"'on websites provides a modern way to
6,,k for ere R "d am 3~~ M ablscape hi&Ws' Fnt Sa_09 slop iu~~e how interested the rest of the world is in
It's not lust the official Vail '99 wcbsitc g` °
=atw i~ttp• Ww,~, u wearn.innmxzcrm~rtor <i13 1 tl'~'kh„~R,,t~ the local resort and establishments.
that's pulling in the international traffic.
During the 1999 World Alpine Ski Cham- 1-] Eagle County's website boasted 57 Internet
pionships, as Internet travelers and ski fans visitors from Japan and 42 visitors from Nor-
from all over the world check out racing j way in two days after the start of the Champi-
results at vai199.com in record numbers,; onships; along with hits and e-mail messages "
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they're tending to browse around the area'sR from several other countries.
I And the Vail Daily wcbsitc received 46,443
other websites as well.
"I will say we've had a lot more traffic (I(;NA' "T•U RE OF V AIL VALLEY I requests between Feb. I and Feb. 5.
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through the site and a lot of people asking for THE "I'd: say the exposure,.,has, been. pretty ;
information," said Bridle Strauss, online cat- good," Brett Mueller, production manager for
alog manager for the Golden Bear jewelry ci?` ) the newspaper's publishing company, said.
store in Vail. "People just come to check out Vail Resorts, with its snow.com website,
what's happening with Vail '99, and they
has seen three times its normal Internet traffic,
check us out, too." x Vail cso nc "
media .
Kim L'ayburn of R rts' new
Patrick O'Neil, director of sales and mar-
department said.
keting for Internetworks - which produces. Wei,mMn~aondmBtu, dr~myouw,reaewmxewzflevionorfirt)o,"Irymwainoar "It started right before the Championships .
roughly 80 percent of the valley's websites, bovNainVa Q°bnao
the Vail '99 site and the Vailnet... began, and it's been consistent every day," she
including Ows l fn lRbw Vithwir GOudq" Vn said.
community site - said FebruarY s ,overall R=ocrtteaomeoronistYnenutic
=00110: Bea[ nec"g, m sell
traffic is up at least 15 percent compared to last ~.jeveMyaestymad So what does all the extra cyber-traffic .
gW Reny mean?.,
year, with about 480,000 hits between Feb. 1 >
and Feb. 9. An increase in web visits does not translate
"Vail '99 has definitely made an impact on into an increase in sales,, according to Strauss'" "
all of our clients," O'Neil said. _ of the Golden Bear. But it can mean there is
The Vail '99 wcbsitc - which received Special to the Daily new interest being sparked around the world in
55,000 hits the first day of the events, with Accessible through the Vail '99 website link to vail.net, the Golden Bear has the Vail Valley's ski areas and amenities.
almost half of them international - provides received a positive spike in its cyber-traffic since Vail '99 began. "We.like to see that we're getting over-
a link to vail.nct. And through vail.net, sees,". Strauss said. "If we can get our name
browsers can access websites or information fie," O'Neil said. "It's definitely improved the Vail '99 were meant to be in the form of long- out internationally, that's terrific."
on 300 valley shops, restaurants, hotels and awareness of our valley." term international exposure rather than a short- Elizabeth Mattern covers Vail, Minturn and
galleries. While the organizers of the World Cham- run increase in business, there weren't many Red Cliff. She can be reached at (970) 949-
"Everyone benefits from the Vail '99 traf- pionships have repeatedly said the impacts of ways in the past to tell if the international 0555, ext. 619.
a A . a Ar%
letters
Return visitor shocked opmg into a crowded suburbia. I hardly a ognized
her,
by Vail's suburbanization Just thought Id offer this viewpoint since I've
I am visiting from the UK during the World had many good times here and am sad about what I
Championships. I lived here for several Years in the see now.
`80s and have close friends here. I can't believe Blair Elliot
what they tell me about the town's plans to put United Kingdom
housing on Donovan Park and another open park in
West Vail this summer. Whatever happened to the
sanctity of Vail's open space? It surely mattered to OW LE11LI;$ POLICY -
those of us who lived here in the `80s. Maybe the 'The Daily Trail welcomes :c ..;;to_the editor We
town board needs to leave and come back, as I have request that 1. be typed aad double-spaced; we
to see how overly developed Vail already is. :e the right to edit letters-forsle,
I know there is concern about where newly arriv- and length. Letters concerning Daily Trail articles
ing employees can live. But from what I hear, some receive top priority. All letters must include name,
of the people getting housing from the town are address and telephone number. We will withhold
business owners who have been here a long time. the author's name on
What's the point of this? request. Deadline for a`par-
Po ticular issue is the previous day at noon. Write let-
Also, is it true the people getting housing from ters to, the Editor, The Daily Trail, P.O. Drawer'
the board don't even have to work in Vail? Here, 6200, Vail, CO 81558; or E-mail us° at
too, what's the point? t have seen socialism in my 'dt,ail@vail.net. The - op tenons
d an 'this
time, but I don't understand what's going on here. I Page are not necessarily the opinions of the owners
don't think the needy are being helped, either. or management of this newspaper.
I have always loved Vail, but suddenly I feel other
less-developed ski resorts are more similar to the
Vail I love, while Vail, herself, seems to be devel-
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women could handle them.
the men have iThe jumps are really good, well-
Jcsigned, with nice steep landings,"
Woods said. "They're exactly the kind
all the fun 1 of jumps I would like to train women
on. They're really engineered proper-.
ly.
By DON CAMERON Birds of Prey hosted three World
Daily Sports Editor Cup races in December 1997 and the
super-G Tuesday. Several men's racers II
[CABO STREET, THE TOUGHEST have already experienced its wrath, and i r
the course has been compared to some
Pwomen's downhiller on the plan- of the classic ski racing venues in the
et, had to hesitate before answer-
ing. world.
Could women run the Birds of 'Prey Given the easy access of Vail's a. Ku ,n
course? International, and the lure of bringing
tourist dollars into Vail Village, race
"I don't know," Street said during organizers would likely be hesitant to
Wednesday's women's super-G at the the women over to Birds of Prcy.
legendary International course on V move
ail 5 But for one day, maybe when the
Mountain. "Birds of Prey is a pretty
hest of the best are healthy, wouldn't it
aggressive course and it flares out very ° he fun to see the Streets, the Seizingers.
steep and very icy right off the bat. That the Mcissnit/crs and Erlls duel it out on 01
mental torque is we gotta keep us avenue as capuvaling as Birds of Prcy? ~f 'its Set
safe."
Street was interrupted by the crash "I think that they could run that properly,
oof a woman racer on International, a Course. It's not that difficult. And it can r
course full of tradition but considerably he set up to nice( their skill level, I'm
sure," Egan said. the women
less dangerous than Bernhard Russi's "It depends un what the women
c
Birds of Prey tract several miles down
the valley at Beaver Creck. ' want. I don't think it's necessary. The COUId
course in Vail is a good course,"
"It's very challenging for men. It + Woods said. handle r"
would be extremely challenging for -
women," said sooner U.S. Ski Team "But I think Birds of Prey is an
"
head women's coach Chip Woods, excellent super-G venue. For women's that hill.
p downhill, you'd have to make some
now the director of Ski Club Vail and a I.
modifications."
course worker on Birds of Prey. "If it's t
set Would running a women's speed Chip
properly, the women can handle p
that hill. I don't think the women would sytx r race on Birds of Prey thin out the talent Woods
like to run the course the way it is set pool too much?
"Oh, that's the way it is in every
right now."
race anyway," Egan said. "There's Ski Club Vail
Bill Egan, head men's coach for the Vail DailylGrey Costanzo only a few of them that are skiing at
U.S. Ski Team, watched much of Birds of Prey has hosted only men's events since its 1997 opening. that level where they can really contend A c '
Wednesday's men's downhill training for the podium spots. I think a whole
near the top of the course, alongside ^ speed, because the one thing the protection," Woods said. "Right now field of women could ski that, no prob-
Woods. "women don't do well is jump. The it's a really difficult set for the guys. lem."
"Yeah. If the course was set differ- jumps are too big right now for From the Pumphouse down the women Woods, trying to entice one U.S. Ski
ently, the women could compete women." could run it no problem. The upper part Team legend into forerunning Birds of ` Q6,. L' 6
there," Egan said. "I think so. It's a nice Egan and Woods stressed that it is is pretty tough. Prey for men's downhill training,
hill. And it's a really great super-G hill. not the ability level of the women, but "You might have to change the con- struck out.
I think the women could actually com- the differences in body shape, size and tour of the course, make a few modifi- "I tried to convince Hilary Lindh the
pete there. There's enough room in strength, that would make Birds of cations." other day to be a forerunner," Woods I U~,( 7
most places to make the types of turns Prey a.bigger challenge for them. Woods agreed that the jumps on said. "She's been free-skiing now for a l ,
that they would need to control their "You might have to add a little more Birds of Prey are bigger than those on year. She laughed and said, 'No way!...
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 1999
Contact: Russell Forrest, 479-2146
Town of Vail Community Development Director
Piet Pieters, 479-2279
Vail Recreation District Director
TOV, VRD TO PARTNER ON COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN
FEB. 16 MEETING WILL ESTABLISH KEY PARAMETERS
(Vail)--Creation of additional world-class community facilities in Vail is the goal of the latest
partnership between the Vail Town Council and the Vail Recreation District Board of Directors.
The project will be discussed in detail during a public meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Vail Town
Council Chambers. That's when the Vail Town Council, joined by representatives from the Vail
Recreation District, will review a process for a community facilities plan that will identify specific
uses for specific sites within the town, as well as financial and operational considerations.
As proposed, three architectural design teams would be hired in the spring to sort through
Vail's community facilities "wish lists" and match those uses with appropriate sites. The study
will be funded jointly by the TOV and VRD.
Russell Forrest, the town's Community Development director, says the proposed next steps will
build upon work from the Vail Tomorrow and Common Ground citizen-involvement processes, as
well as the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. "Through Vail Tomorrow, we have a list of
preferred community uses. With Common Ground and the Lionshead Master Plan, we have
specific sites for community facilities," he said. "Now, it's time to take that work to a new level
and complete the plan." In addition, Forrest says advice from a team of marketing executives
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who assessed Vail recently at the invitation of the Town of Vail-Vail Associates Community Task
Force will be incorporated in the planning. "They told us to 'think big' and to create a network of
facilities that would draw upon our mountain surroundings that would be attractive to both
residents and guests," he said.
Piet Pieters, director of the Vail Recreation District, says the VRD is pleased to be a partner in
the process. "We're sensing a tremendous amount of momentum from the community," he said.
"We're extremely excited about the prospect of a joint venture between the town and the VRD.
We're eager to expand our cultural and recreational programs within the town."
Both entities say a public-private financing mechanism is envisioned to construct and operate .
one or more of the yet-to-be-determined community facilities, with the possibility of a public vote
occurring in November or beyond.
The purpose of the meeting on Feb. 16 is to review the scope of work that will be given to the
three conceptual design teams who'll arrive in April to conduct the study. In addition to reviewing
the community's "wish list" items, the teams will be asked to explore other recreational, cultural
or entertainment concepts that would incorporate community amenities in innovative ways. The
town-owned charter bus lot just east of the Lionshead parking structure is the prime candidate for
the largest facility within the network, while other sites would contain possible "satellite" uses,
according to Forrest.
Community wish list items under review would include a second sheet of ice, a community
theater/auditorium, gymnastics facility, high-tech multi-media conference center, multi-purpose
youth activity area, skate park and swimming pool. Designers also would be asked to review
additional concepts, including an indoor adventure center with ice climbing, kayaking, mountain
biking, skiing/snow boarding, and rock climbing; and an IMAX theater.
Tuesday's discussion between the TOV and VRD is critical in determining the level of .
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specificity of the study, according to Forrest. For example, one idea is to require inclusion of a
second sheet of ice within the design criteria for the charter bus lot. "We understand the need
for a second sheet of ice is critical to the success of Dobson Arena as a multi-use facility," said
Forrest. "Therefore, why not start with what we know we need?"
Another part of Tuesday's discussion will focus on a list of sites to be included in the study. In
addition to the charter bus lot, the proposed list includes: Dobson Arena; the Vail Public Library;
the south side perimeter of the Lionshead parking structure; the Golf Course clubhouse; the
former town shops facility on South Frontage Rd.; nine of Vail's largest parks; and the athletic
club facilities at the Vail Racquet Club.
Members of the public are encouraged to participate in Tuesday's discussion. "It's extremely
important that we're all on the same page as we move forward," said Forrest. "This will be a
critical step in defining the final product for this project."
About 100 design teams from throughout the country have been solicited to submit proposals
for the upcoming work, Forrest said. The proposals are due March 5. From there, three design
teams will be selected, with preliminary design concepts presented to the community during the
month of June.
In preparation for next Tuesday's meeting, copies of the proposed design team instructions are
available from the Town of Vail and the Vail Recreation District. To request a copy, contact Jeff
Hunt with the Town of Vail at 479-2140, or Rhonda Hickman with the Vail Recreation District at
479-2279. Also, the draft instructions have been posted on the Town of Vail Web Site
(www.vail.net/tov) with an opportunity for feedback via e-mail.
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Vail
Alpine
Garden ECEIVED FFB 1 0 1999
Foundation R
February 8, 1999
Mr. Rob Ford, Mayor
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Rob,
On behalf of the Vail Alpine Garden Foundation, I would like to extend my
deep appreciation to the Town of Vail for its pledge payment of $10,000. As
you know this contribution will be applied to our ADA project which will
make,the pathways of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens accessible to people with
physical disabilities..
Hopefully you have had a chance to see the new stonework in the Mountain
Perennial Garden. The efforts of our volunteers this fall combined with
many, many contributions from area businesses was phenomenal. Now we
look forward to the continuation of work on the new alpine rock garden
which will have ADA accessible pathways throughout.
'We are truly grateful for the Town of Vail's ongoing support and look
forward to celebrating the completion of Ford Park with you.
With much appreciation.
1
h
Nancy Young
Director of Development
"Our flowers in the summer are as glorious as our snow in. the winter. "
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A letter to: The World Alpine Ski Championships Volunteers, and the
Staffs of Vail Associates, Vail Valley Foundation, Towns of
Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, and Vail, Eagle County, The
State of Colorado, The U.S. Forest Service Staff, Other Federal
Agencies and the Vail Valley Citizens:
On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the 1999 World Alpine Ski
Championships, we'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations
to all of you for your efforts in making the first week of the event an
C NA NA unqualified success.
•AOARO
Every aspect of this in.-, edible. undertaking has so: far earned. only the highest
0- A praise. f, pa,.<i,.iNants, whether they're c01.h1FcLtors, raw afficiais,
PERK sponsors or ait ji,,ti, the r,vwrJ no..,..r.,,,.r of sp,c%AaIwrs. This way is. Me result
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more Pepis and more Australians
Lately I was reading about Vail's and board and a pair of his skis to go to - stick their nose up v.:-y high in the
decreasing value as a ski resort. ski school the next morning. air of Vail.
May I tell you a real story? That was Pepi as I got to know him: A This is something I don't like at all,
When I came to Vail in 1963, I had friendly smile, helpful and uncomplicat- and a lot of other people feel the same
been a ski instructor-at Mt. Snow, Vt. But ed. He was always this way, and if I way.
they did not have snow at Christmas, and would call him tomorrow, I know, he There is a very simple solution for all
they also did not yet have snowmaking. would help me. those who don't like that: Spend your
Of course, for a ski instructor from I never forgot what a•nice experience it money somewhere else and don't come
Germany without any money, it was a was to get such a warm welcome. back!
frightening situation, even when I had The next morning I skied with Morrie. How many people come back for a sec-
free room and board there. He took me up on the mountain and told and or third visit to Vail? Really only 30
I called Manfred Schober in Vail. I had me the famous words, "follow me!" As I to 40 percent?
his address from was well able to follow, I got my job I hope very much that, during the
his brother Peter Guest Column teaching beginners at Golden Peak. And I World Championships in Vail, the Yz.-,Ie
who became a started my way up to higher jobs at Vail who think they are really "something"
certified German OTTO WIEST Ski School. don't show this too much.
ski instructor at Some weeks ago, I came back from It could destroy the good impressions
the same time I did. Tasmania, Australia, where I had spent that good races, perfect organization and
Manfred promised to help, and asked two months traveling. well-prepared slopes will create.
Vail Ski School director Morrie Sheppard After a long and tiring flight, I had,
if I could have a job. finally arrived in Denver, where a friend
One day later, I sold my red Kastle skis picked us up an drove us to Vail.
and my Scott ski poles at Mt. Snow and It was around 5 p.m., too early to sleep, OUR LE 11 r,RS POLICY
bought the $99 bus ticket to Vail. Bob so we decided to get a be and a small The Daily Trail welcomes letters to the
Gratton, the Mt. Snow Ski School direc- lunch. The Vail restaurant we went to was editor. We request that letters be typed
tor, gave me a letter of recommendation, r,..,r,.y and the employees stood all over
and I never saw him again. the place. and double-spaced; we reserve the right
After two or three days, I finally When I asked the manager for a table to edit letters for style, grammar and
arrived in Vail. It was about midnight and to sit down, he answered, "Let me see if I length. Letters concerning Daily Trail
it was snowing like I expected after all the can find a place for you." articles receive top priority. All letters
stories I had heard about the famous Vail- This was a very surprising answer as I must include name, address and tele-
powder. was used to hearing in Australia: "Sure, phone number. We will withhold the
My problem was, it was night, I had no where do you want to sit?" author's name on request. Deadline for
money, and no idea where to spend the The food was good, but the service a particular issue is the previous day at
night. needed patience and the prices were high. noon. Write letters to the Editor, The
I walked into Gasthof Gramshammer. SO what? My suggestion: might be we Daily Trail, P.O. Drawer 6200, Vail, CO
I walked straight to the guy behind the need some more Pepis in Vail, or perhaps 81658; or E-mail us at dtrailOvail.net.
bar and asked him, "are you Pepi?" some more Australians. The opinions expressed on this page are
because I knew the Gramshamnier name. Sure, not all Vail restaurants or stores not necessarily the opinions of the own-
He looked at me and I told him my are this way. But I had to find out that a ers or management of this newspaper.
story. No problems - I got free room lot of people - not only the employees
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Aspen. to stop using magnesium
chloride on streets pending lab tests
ASPI~hl -Respottdirtg to complaints from residents.
the city .of Aspen ha$.agieed to stop negative health or
environmenlaC,impact3.
Bttt.the resort iowri.is woixied that Aspen's steep and
windy Fads ntight..goOcy this winter and that sand and-
salt, . thc.bnly 66or sgWances cur y used to keep the
stzeets. safe. wiJlasi~3ely effect th vironment.
"Everybody wants it to be e&fe, but they also want sate
chemicals," said Aspen City Manager Amy. Margerum.
i Magnesium chloride is a naturally-occurring salt sub-
; stance that is spr#yed 6f ioady.pnor to snows to keep ice
from bonding to the road's suiiface.
Aspen is the secoitd:Roarirng Fork Valley community
to cease or curtail the use of the deicing, substgnr°
The neighboringtowo_of l3asalt stdpped using it sever-
al rnonthi~. ago and asked the Colorado Department of
Traasportt tioa not to splay the'deiceron highways through
town.
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Todaymay veryry uve11,11 tarlc-the bin ning. of the ;end::
for magnesium chloi±itle o, a stitietslol Aspen. '
The 'City council.. the rstreetsdep.am"nt; and, the
environmentalhealth.da'pafttlr- :.1vtll'disco[t'tinue.ttteuse
of. mag chloride uii3iil th 4MrSultS come in`' =5..... test
conducted, on-Prid :tb.d termitze thF amount of heavy
metals in the, local -etch of h6 i1 e-ict"~$ agcut.
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Lee Cassia, environmental l'ieatlh dig id.,l,.r
bate about the
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life, and humans; "aeco. ing: Ito ;eilviront entil. health
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matter.. PM-10 has beeir deMm iledi.:6 Cassin petformed a series of test on
I cause a numbeK of variduS Health':..: ~e ciry.'s 'supply of mag chloride on
problems for people who breathe: the .Friday; and' results from those tests
particles- 3ttotild be available in the next couple of
. One way of cutting. do ni'the amount weeks Once the tests determine if the
of PM-10 created by the :.gravel is'tU ':local batch of mag chloride has a
soak the sand in mad ;chlpride..'Flias `:.~hariAftil concentration of heavy metals,
allows the gravel to boh4 wit1~ the ice or •.cifcQUncil. and staff will review. their
snow already on the stieet5 ii rid maces - . y
the use of gravel ti effecave,:and use of .the-chemical.
longer lasting. Cassiri ' said the streets department
se;an. wilf step up-their plowing frequency to
. - Y .
"We are going. to tif'flotlb.u '
mag chloride; bait; we ete:go tig to`.k keep i6e : streets in the best possible
a 'close eye' on;the-ti#te PM I condition without using mag chloride-
are going to see to what extent
monitor we hava: iIexpiix:;. =Mu back the usage,
Cassin
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1144 Sherman Street - Denver, Colorado 80203-2207 • Phone (303) 831-6411, FAX (303) 860-8175
A 10-Point Plan for Improving Growth Management
by Colorado Municipalities and Counties
The following proposal is suggested as an alternatives to other, more ambitious growth
management legislation pending in the General Assembly. A bill containing the following elements
might have a chance to be adopted by the legislature and signed into lawn by the Governor because it:
• Respects private property rights.
I
• Respects local control of land use decision making.
• Would not require a state appropriation.
• Does not impose any significant unfunded mandates on local governments.
• Is evolutionary, not revolutionary, and generally involves amendments to existing statutes
rather than the adoption of a whole new statutory scheme.
• Would improve regional planning decisions by fostering better municipal-county relations.
Elements of the proposal:
1. Require municipalities to annex property only in compliance with their adopted 3-mile
plan, and grant counties additional authority to review and comment on 3-mile plans. 31-12-105
(1)(e), 31-12-104, C.R-S.
2. Prohibit municipalities from annexing property that they are incapable of serving within a
specified time period (e.g. three years). 31-12-104 (1)(b), 31-12-119, C.R.S.
3. Expand standing for municipalities to challenge annexations by other municipalities from
1-mite to 3-miles. § 31-12-116 (1)(a), C.R.S.
4. Authorize counties and municipalities to make compliance with their land use plans
mandatory in reference to their locally adopted land use regulations. 30-28-106 (3)(f), 31-23-206
(3), C.R.S.
5. Authorize counties to hold development approvals in abeyance if the property proposed to
be developed is eligible for annexation to a contiguous municipality, and provide that development in
the county jurisdiction will proceed only if the landowner and municipality cannot reach agreement
on an annexation first. Art. 28, Title 30; § 29-20-104, CKS.
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G. Authorize counties to adopt by reference and enforce municipal development standards for
growth in unincorporated areas adjacent to the municipality. Art. 28, Title 30; §'2920-104.
7. Strengthen existing statutory authority for municipalities to review and comment upon
county land use decisions in territory near municipalities. § 30-28-110 (5)(a), CRS.
8. Strengthen municipal authority to challenge the formation or expansion of special districts
and similar entities in unincorporated areas within a reasonable distance from the municipality, where
the formation of such districts may lead to the inefficient duplication of services or the promotion of
leap-frog development. § 32-1-204 (1), C_-S.
9. Support an aggressive program by the state, local governments, and private land
conservancies to purchase conservation easements as the best way to preserve open spaces between
existing communities and to provide incentives for the preservation of farms and ranches. This
proposal would include at a minimum the prioritization of increased LOCO spending for this purpose
and, ideally, may include new funding sources from the state and local governments.
10. Establish a formal mechanism (e.g., involving DOL& CML and CCD for periodic review
of the effectiveness of the foregoing measures, and for the consideration of additional statutory
changes to enhance regional planning and growth management by municipalities and counties.
*A Footnote on "Urban Growth Boundaries." In the past the Colorado Municipal League
has supported legislation proposing "urban growth boundaries" or "urban service areas." In principle, ~
this approach continues to be attractive to many municipalities (as well as some counties) and is
reflected in any number of inter-governmental agreements being forged around the state. Urban
growth boundaries support the idea that new urban levels of development should generally occur in
or adjacent to existing municipalities, and is best served by existing municipalities rather than
requiring the creation of new units of government. However, the foregoing 10-Point Plan does not
include an "urban growth boundary" component, per se, because of the political and practical
problems inherent in formulating an approach that would work statewide and that would not provoke
the strenuous opposition of rural property owners, i.e. those owning property outside the "boundary."
(Draft for discussion only by CML,1-29-99)
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ASPEN bIES WEEKLY
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from the valley and beyond.
Saturday & Sunday, February 6 & 7,1999
1118 world's biggest
y- . v SKI RACE, PARTY and
00 THREE-RING -CIRCUS
¦ The Kitzbuhel ski race
falls just short` of a =riot
10,1000,
10-0
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BY JAY COWAN
(KnZBUHEL, AUSTRIA) - When Hans
Knauss led the powerful Austrian men's
ski team in a sweep of the first three
places in Jan. 23's Hahnenkamm downhill
in Kitzbuhel, it didn't really surprise any- _
one. Except maybe Norwegian star Lasse
Kjus, who had won three downhills this a
season, plus a shortened "sprint" race on w F`
f3 ~
the same track the day before. What did lam.
come as something of a shock even to
longtime Kitzbiihel locals was the magni-.
rude of the event itself. When an estimated
' 60,000 people showed up to watch the
downhill alone, it really rocked this hard-
partying ski town. The locals are used to
hosting the biggest event in alpine skiing
every year. They just aren't used to it',' . t'• ,v
going off quite so huge.
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¦ continued from page 1C cigarettes and flatulence. in his native country, "isn't so large or so events and has been awarded 59 times in la:
Try to imagine the Denver Broncos play- All in all, it resembled nothing so much as crazy. But we had a night slalom in Schlad- January, missing only the World War 11 year
ing the Super Bowl in Aspen, which is a rock concert run amok on snow, with occa- ming, Austria, this season that was also very and three times in the '80s and '90s whe
roughly the same size as Kitzbuhel, and you sional ski racers streaking by like neon sub- big, with wild crowds." Not all European snow shortages forced its cancellation. It ha
will have an idea of the scale of the scene atomic particles in a vast accelerator, almost events are so successful, of course. Kitzbuhel routinely drawn the largest crowds of an
`A here. The vivid blue sk over town looked
sky as an afterthought or an incidental sideshow. is the granddaddy, the king. But even the skiing competition on the planer, filling thi
like a Jules Verne wet dream. There were It is, in short, unlike any ski race ever held lesser competitions are able to avail them- ancient and beautiful town in the Kitzbiihele
enough helicopters chattering overhead to fill in Aspen or America. Estimates were that a selves of forms of assistance that aren't an Alps with raucous throngs of the ski racin•
a scene from "Apocalypse Now." Anywhere total of 100,000 viewers crowded into option in America. From Cortina to St. faithful, here to pay homage to the best, soal
from 20 to 30 cartoon-colored hot-air bal- Kitzbuhel to witness the three-day extrava- Anton to Kitzbuhel, army troops are mobi- up the sun and international atmosphere and
loons hung in the air like giant neglected ganza. The World Championships now being lized to prepare the courses. Though they are not incidentally, party like marauding Visig
Christmas ornaments. And tandem paraglid- staged in Vail will not attract a fraction of paid a nominal sum by local organizers and oths on drugs.
ers swept among them all, along with a Kitzbdhel's numbers for their entire two- ski clubs, it's nothing compared to the pay- When my wife Harriet and I were invite(
bright purple World War If vintage bomber week run. rolls involved for Aspen's squadron of course to attend the race this year we jumped at th,
plane painted in the Milka Chocolate Com- Why? Well, as Swiss technical ace workers and grunts, without whom no com- chance, in spite of having strong misgivings
pany'scolors. Michael Von Gruenigen explained to about attending something that we knee
But the traffic in the sky was nothing me: "I like racing in Aspen. It's very would be crowded and chaotic, potentialh
compared to that on the ground. Herds of nice. But it's not like here for fans. In possessed of all the charm of Spring Break it
tour buses rolled into town from all over Austria skiing is number one. In Amer- "I like racing in Aspen. Fort-Lauderdale. Still, we've been tc
Europe, while extra trains laid on for the ica I think it's not even number fifty." - Kitzbuhel several times, but never for the
event arrived every 15 minutes. You couldn't In the alpine countries of Europe, sub- It's very nice. But it's not race, and I've always wanted to see it. The
park within miles of the mountain without stantial chunks of the population ski downhill, held on the fiercely demanding
special passes and great gouts of people and they are mad for the sport. The top like here for fans. In Austria Streif run directly above town, is the most
swarmed through the streets and up the ski racers on the Continent are the awesome event in the business - a hairy.
slopes, a staggering infestation that was equal of the best football, basketball skiing is number one. super-fast, essentially insane two-minute
simultaneously fascinating and scary. and baseball players in America. They careen down an is lun e
Attempting to control and contain it all was a are lionized by y p g more hardened
the masses, made In America 1 think it's not than the windshield in a Russian mobster's
level of security reminiscent of a papal visit, wealthy from endorsements and limo.
as some police checked tickets while others revered in their hometowns, where even number fifty."
frisked packs, manned loudspeakers on those who win gold medals and WorlFamous Kitzbuhel native and gold medal-
rooftops or led bomb-sniffing German she p P ist Ernst years agescorted me to the start
- Cu races are often rewarded with -Michael Von G1T1en1FeR, area a few years ago and said, "Here, no one
herd dogs amongst the teeming ranks of visi- major assistance in building their own S stands without a ucker." This ear's winner.
tors. hotels. ski racer p Y
The village and the finish area of the race I Aspen and Vail and other race Hans Knauss, said he was so nervous his
courses were crammed with every imagin- sites in the United States, the ski areas knees were shaking in the starting gate.
able form of tents, pavilions, bleachers, J'um- There is a sign eat of r the top the course that
are often concerned that when they lists all the holders of course records on the
botron television screens, band stages, speak- hold a World Cup event they will actu- Streif, and it's a who's who of downhillers,
er columns, beer and brat stands, souvenir ally discourage their paying guests from petition could ever be run. including Christain Pravda, part-time Aspen
vendors, cordoned-off VIP and press centers, coming to town because of all the commo- Interestingly, in the case of Kitzbuhel resident Anderl Molterer, Karl Schranz, Jean-
portable WCs, a first-aid area and fleets of tion and the closed slopes. In Kitzbuhel, they there are now concerns among residents that Claude Killy and Franz Klammec
team and racer-service vans. Swarming charge almost $15 a day to watch the races, things are getting out of control. There are Aspenite Andy Mill has described look-
around it all were hordes of coaches, photog- clearing over a million dollars on the gate real fears that one of their most famous and ing out from the start at the wild Kaiserge-
raphers, skiers, pilgrims and revelers in elab- alone. And that's chump change compared to enduring trademarks, the Hahnenkamm, birge range across the valley and then look-
orate costumes and painted faces. Babies the money shelled out by television stations which produces the biggest weekend busi- ing down and down until he could finally see
being pulled on small wooden sleds (called from all over the world for the right to cover ness of the year by far, has become a kind of the first gate between his skis. "Within the
rodels) looked as gaga as I felt. the show, and the fat checks cut by a welter monster in danger of destroying its curators. first few seconds from the start, you're going
The soundtrack for all this hoopla was of sponsors who bid feverishly for the privi- Wherejust a few years ago the town was ner- 60 mph," he said. Canadian great Steve Pod-
dominated by longtime race announcer and lege. vous that interest in the Hahnenkamm had borski won the race twice and told me that
Kitzbuhel resident Michael Horn, whose Whereas American ski races routinely peaked and might never revive, now some the first time he inspected the course and
excited, multilingual spiel (he has also fre- cost the host resort upwards of a million dol- wonder at what point they can have too skied out onto the famed Steilhung section it
quently called the race in Aspen), competed lars to stage, in Kitzbuhel the ski club makes much of a good thing. was so steep and icy he couldn't even stand
with the constant bray of air horns and clang- a profit on them and can afford to offer Almost since its inception in 1937, the up on it. And he grew up skiing on ice. So
ing cowbells. Flags from a dozen countries $50,000 prizes to the winners. Hahnenkamm has comprised the two most this is the event that racers themselves
waved frantically in a wind of their own "Kitzbuhel has always been the most men's ski races in the world. The acknowledge as the supreme test, the ulti-
making. The aromas of sun-washed moun- famous race, so it's definitely the biggest," Hahnenkamm trophy, after which Aspen's mate yardstick of a downhiller's career. It's
tainsides and open-air grills couldn't always says Von Gruenigen, who admits that even Roch Cup was initially modeled, goes to the why I wanted to see it, no matter what.
overpower the general scent of booze, b.o., Wengen's great downhill at the Lauberhorn combined winner of the downhill and slalom The Hahnenkamm is held on the ski hill
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of the same name, which is German for delineate the courses dove right down into generation, hoisting children on their shoul- groper's paradise, packed and racked by pan-
"Cock's Comb," apparently what the moun- town where they disappeared into a growing ders, hanging from trees, lurching en masse demonium. We saw Aspenite, broadcaster
ain looked like to someone years ago. Dur- mass of 30,000-plus spectators for what was up the mountain. Kids clung to each other, and veteran Hahnenkamm observer Bob
ing the 1960s, '70s and '80s it was always a essentially a warmup event. Major sponsor staggering, cheering, singing and making Beattie soldiering bravely through a video-
major event, attracting mobs of 30,000 and BMW had pavilions and shiny new cars out, while medics roamed around assisting ape segment in a mob so thick it seemed to
more, most of whom lined the bottom third everywhere. Television choppers jock- genuinely worry him. Thousands stayed up
of the course creating a clamor and din that eyed aggressively for the best positions. all night partying to steel drum bands under
could be heard, and even felt, throw hout the Gosser Beer stands littered the hillside fireworked skies.
valley. In many ways it was a barometer of and their hot-air balloon in the shape of a "Here, no one stands By Sunday the foot-thick layer of trash on
the slopes and streets was being raked into
skiing and ski racing's popularity, especially massive foaming beer mug was tethered " bi make room for
in the Alps. As such, in the 1990s it began to course-side at the [op of the Zielschuss. Without a pucker." big blue garbage bags to
lose rowd some of its p steroidal lustre. Red Bull had erected an entice temporary more of the same. The crowd was only
- Racer Ernst Hinterseer, slightly diminished from the day before
Crowd size withered, , attention wavered and three-story building for their privileged (hangovers causing surprisingly minimal
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Kitzbuhel, like much of the ski racing world, guests. Towering bleachers for more of the Hahnenkamm start and they jammed both sides of the
wondered if the thrill was gone for good. VIPs enclosed the finish area, which was attrGaitionition) slalom course from op to bottom.
Maybe it was snowboarding taking over, flickered over by a billboard-sized screen On this day the Austrians would not fare
along with a new generation without much alternating between images of the racers the top 10.
use for the rituals and celebrations of the and Cafe de Colombia ads. All around us so but well, they could placing afford only rd to one be. skier in magn the sous in
past Three cancellations in 10 years and four people rocked and raved, barely seeming defeat. Slovenian J rd to be. was loudly laud-
years in a row of Canadian winners certainly to notice the race. And this was only the
didn't help. Who wanted to come all the way tip of the iceberg. alcohol overdoses and the falling-down- ed for his victory. Rising Swiss star Dither
to Kitzbuhel if they weren't even going to Saturday produced a virtual human grid- drunk concussions they often caused. I kept Plaschy soared to second place, and Giorgio
have a race or, worse yet, it was going to be lock where you could almost pick up your waiting for Woodstock-type announcements Rocca of Italy made his first-ever podium
won by upstart North Americans? feet and be carried along by the mindless warning people that the brown acid was bad. appearance in third. Exciting young Austrian
But then things turned around. They flow. Groups came bedecked in outlandish Alanis Morisette, local pop-star Hansi Hin- superstar Benny Raich, a multiple World
installed snowmaking all the way down the hats, Austrian flags, massive cowbells, heavy terseer and even Cher (yes, Cher) blasted Cup winner in gate races this season, crashed
Streif in 1994 to minimize the chance for war paint, racer-autographed T-shirts. And from the PA system right up to race time. on his first run. And Hermann Maier, not a
future cancellations. They began strenu- Then the world's best downhillers began slalom specialist, also exited midway through
ously promoting the event and adding an their part of the entertainment, flung through the first run, allowing both Lasse Kjus and
MTV flavor with rock bands and over- the shrieking fans with the whoosh of low- his Norwegian teammate Kjetil Andre
sized, hyperkinetic, outdoor TV screens. it resembled nothing so flying jets, skittering down a slope that could Aamodt. who won the important combined
In 1997, they introduced the "Abfahrt only be groomed by Zambonis and pick trophy, to slip past him in the point standings
Sprint" on Friday, a shortened two-run much as a rock concert axes, hurled through the brilliant blue sky for the overall World Cup. Considering the
downhill with no World Cup points, but like rocket-launched dervishes. Lasse Kjus, dominance of the Austrians this year, it was
large cash purses. That .year the crowds run amok on snow, with already reportedly having failed a piss-test the only serious disappointment of the week-
returned, more than 45,000 strong, and because of medication for his lung infection, end for the rabidly partisan fans.
last year they had to move the awards occasional ski racers stormed down the course in first place until Not that it seriously reduced their post-
ceremony from downtown to the finish the last big roll, where an unplanned tip-riser race celebration, and I left them to it.
area because they couldn't guarantee the streaking by like neon caught too much wind resistance and proba- Burned-out on all the people and by just
security of the racers otherwise. For bly kept him off the podium. Last year's win- being a spectator. I headed up onto relatively
1999, the combination of perfect weather subatomic particles in a net, Italian speedster Kristian Ghedina deserted slopes for some turns and a final run
and a resurgent Austrian ski team pushed appeared to have missed the wax, as did the down the Streif where the downhill course
attendance numbers to record heights. vast accelerator, almost as entire Swiss team. Austrian Werner Franz. was still being dismantled. In Aspen it can be
We arrived in Kitzbuhel on Thursday, second in the sprint event, held the lead until dangerous to jump onto the post-mce course
to the news that the Streif had claimed an afterthought. Hans Knauss seized it from him, pushing with all the other Hermann Maier wannabes.
another casualty, this time Austrian gold Kjus briefly into third. Then second-seeded In Kitzbdhel, the threat isn't from other
medalist and former downhill world Austrian Peter Rzehak put in the run of his skiers because no civilians dare a high-speed
champion Patrick Ortlieb, who took a life to snake into second place and complete rumble on the treacherous Streif until it thaws
horrific head-first tumble that compound- the home-country sweep. National hero and again. Even drunk, crazy and blind people
fractured his femur and badly dislocated double gold medalist Hermann Maier, not recognize a vertical skating rink when they
his hip. From his hospital bed the next day, those were the conservative ones. Others wanting to be there and skiing with a sore encounter it. So I tip-toed gingerly down the
the 31-year-old wished his fellow competi- wore elaborate costumes fully the equal of back, fought gamely to stave off a Norwe- track in comparative peace and isolation,
tors the best and announced his retirement. Mardi Gras creations. Several brass bands gian assault on his overall World Cup lead, strangely relieved and also disappointed that
When we hiked into town from our quiet showed up, apparently disguised as glittering but could manage no better than eighth. it was all over, rounding out my overall awe
oasis at the Seebichl Hotel just outside of ferns and trees, swilling schnapps and play- The sweep was all the added incentive the of the scene and the racers with one further Friday
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Re: Concerns with the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
Dear Mayor Ford and Members of the Town Council:
This firm represents the Landmark-Vail Condominium Association and its concerns with
the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan ("Master Plan"). My client again wishes to thank all
involved for their hard work and effort that will serve as the basis for significant improvements
in Lionshead. Now that the final plan has been published, my client wishes to address one
specific point.
As you know, Section 5.9 of the Master Plan deals with detailed plan recommendations
for the North Day Lot Transportation Center. The Transportation Center is proposed for the
parking lot immediately north of and adjacent to the Landmark Tower and Townhomes.
The Detailed Plan Recommendations, in Section 5.9 of the Master Plan states:
A critical consideration in the planning and design of this facility will be its
impact on the adjacent Landmark Tower and Townhomes and the Westwind. .
Both the Westwind and the Landmark should be closely involved in the transit
center planning and design process.
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Townhomes if a North Day Lot Transportation Center is constructed. See Master Plan 5.10.1.
These issues are automobile access by the Landmark to its front door and the possible demolition
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and redevelopment of the Landmark Townhomes. While redevelopment of the Townhomes can
be discussed later, the Landmark must address the questions regarding its access. The Master
Plan refers to the agreement that it allows ingress and egress through the north day lot for guest
arrivals and drop offs to the front door of the Landmark Tower. This agreement has been in
place in one form or another with Vail Associates since approximately 1973.
In referring to the longstanding agreement whereby the Landmark has rights to access
through the north day lot, the Master Plan concludes: "It is unlikely that this use can continue in
the same way after development of a transit center on the site." We strongly disagree. We
believe that minor changes to the Master Plan could incorporate ingress and egress, providing
access to the front door of the Landmark Tower, without negatively impacting the proposed
Transportation Center. We have contacted a design firm to prepare a plan for your review. We
feel strongly that a solution can be found to both preserve Landmark's rights to access its front
door and to develop a Transportation Center on the north day lot.
As soon as we receive the plans from the designer, I will make them available to you. If
you have any questions in the meantime, pleas 1 free to contact me.
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DECEIVED FEB 1
SLIFER SMITH
February 4, 1999
R E A L E S T A T E
Mayor Rob Ford
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Rob:
At our recent meeting, the Vail Commercial Property Owners focused on a Telephone
few important issues. I would like to pass them on to you and the council. 97" 476 2421
Facsimile
* Extend snow melt up Bridge Street to connect Seibert Circle and Slifer 970 476 2668
Square.
Bridge Street at
* Continue to find solutions for truck loading and delivery. Pursue all Vail Village office
aspects, i.e., size of trucks allowed in the core, build truck delivery facilities 230 Bridge '-7'trcet
(one or several locations) and work with large redevelopment projects in their \,ail Col,,r:Id,l
plans. 8 16 5 7
* Work with the Town of Vail to develop a good experience for visitors
and locals. Remember what business we are in. TOV processes should be
easier. TOV employees, Le, CSO's, police, etc., should be more user friendly.
Work on being the friendliest town in which to live, visit and do business.
* Get rid of scattered newspaper dispensers.
If you would like more input on particular issues, please let me know. We
would be happy to meet with you to do whatever it takes.
Best regards,
f
Rodney E. Slifer
RES/jt
cc: Bob McLauren
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INTERNATIONAL REALT\'
02/15/99 15:36 FAX 970 476 9287 ECI FAULAND 1601
Town of Vail
Attn.: Bob Armour
Dear Council: ,
Please Ooasi&i tiu: foli.:wiug c: "iic.ni; and concerns we have in regard w your pans or
rezoning pars of Lionshead and the Vail Village.
1.) Is the Masterplan ignored because of the shortfall in the Towns income, and has the -
- cut of spending been considered fairly? For example why does planing staff need to be
involved in the design process of a project? On large project that means years at the
time-
2) Why is the Town rnAlrina an many cnnnnacioms to DcvcLr__z? Red_evele,A.,t d ,,,,»~ld
fall under Remodel and to work within the given zoning and not changing the
applicable rules.
3.) Developers responsibilities need to include Massttvup.,. ation,Employeehousing,
Parking, Impact on the community ( Interstate Noise)
and quality of live as a hole.
4_) In case of the Vail Village Inn redevelopment, Mr. Peterson asked you if you as Town
would be interested to do some Employeehousing in conjunction with other
Employers like Vail Resorts or the Vail Village Inn do satisfy requirements for on site
and off site housing- Would that mean more pressure on indented open space?
5_) A true community center would proof a lot more beneficial in West Vail, where it
could be utilized without access and time limitations.
6_) Site selection for a new Firestation should not be left to the Town Manager and Fire
Chief. The old site needs to be considered for housing. '
7.) To buffer Interstate noise needs to be a priority for all of Vail- Lowering and
enforcing of the speed limit could be immediate steps.
S-) The extensive use of a short-lived product like Magnesium Chloride through your
Public Works Department, raises concerns for water quality and unnecessary
corrosion to vehicles
Sincerely,
IGar an Fa~
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Vail business clears air paper, perhaps it's time for your
on employees, service employees to support us.
As business owners in Vail Vil- nity Aisa time when the Vail commu-
trying to come together to con-
lage, we felt compelled to respond to tinue to make this a world class
accusations and negativity regarding resort, it's important for the Vail
the service in Vail expressed recent- Daily to not only help us with their
ly in the Vail Daily. The kicker was criticism, but to find the positive reac-
the article in Friday's edition by Dan tions as well. Let the public know that
Sullivan that quoted the Florida cou- we are first class all the way.
ple as calling us "second-class citi- -I'd also like to•take this forum to
zens." publicly thank our great staff of "hip-
We must be the luckiest employ- pie .surfer types" that continue to
ers in town! Our staff of wonderful, come to work with great attitudes and
young people (pierced tongues, tat- that treat our customers so wonder-
toos, snowboards and all) have the fully. Thank you Amy, Robin, Lisa,
reputation of being helpful, friendly Kimberly, Josh, Brad, Meghan, Kelly
and kind to all of our customers. We and Eric. And thank you to our cus-
regularly receive letters telling of the tomers who help our staff be the best
wonderful service that our customers that they can be.
t, experienced in our location. Now it's Sincerely,
t always easy for them to be up and Steve and Sally Rosenthal
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3 ppy, some customers..are more Colorado Footwear
demanding than others. However, if a
customer malks'm-and gives any one
of our sales staff half a chance, they White House sends
will win ttiem over. Perhaps the Flori-
da couple has the preconceived greetings to athletes
notion that all .young people in Vail Warm greetings to everyone Bath-
, are "second-class citizens, hippie ered in Vail, CO for the 1999 World
' surfer types" because they walk in Alpine Ski Championships. I am
with the attitude that if their hair or pleased to welcome all those who
accessories are different. from what . have traveled from arc.,nd the world -
they themselves wear, they must be to compete in this exciting event. -
bad. These Championships provide a "
Rather than devote an entire arti- wonderful opportunity for some of
cle to one couple's bad experience, I the world's finest ski racers to display
suggest that Dan Sullivan and all the their skills and strategy on the slopes.
vstaff writers from the Vail Daily actu- I know that all those participating
iiz~gallv shop and support the retail loca- have worked long and hard to reach
tons that they continue to bash as this level of achievement. and I com-
7avinu horrible, unfriendly service mend each of you for your spirit and
and experience for themselves what a determination.
pleasure it can be to shop in Vail V il- Best wishes for a wonderful corn-
]age. As the merchants continue to petition.
spend advertising dollars in your President Bill Clinton
t Letters to the Edifo~ can be e-mailed to:
> Va;ill Daily
02/14/99 SUN 23:51 FAX 9709499227 SHAhIROCK Town Council_HemVC~001
VVMA;MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1999
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COLORADO SKI MUSEUM
AGENDA
• THE GUtuE TO VAIL
What changes are necessary?
• SPECIAL EVENTS
Our weekly summer street party
• VAIL VILLAGE INN PROJECT
Presentation by W. Prado &C. Dorsey
• "UNDER 30" EMrLOYEE; DISCUSSION
• TRACKING A CHANGING SKI BUSINESS
RRC report to Town Council,
•REVihW OF SALES TO DAJE.
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NOTES FORM JANUARY 13, 1999 VVMA MEETING
U OU`1 DOOR DISPLAYS: There has been much debate how the
Merchants' want, this issue addressed. The finial decision at the
meeting was to let the present ordinance stand and to have the
Town of Vail strictly enforce' it. The ordinance reads: "Outdoor
Displays: The area to be.;used' for outdoor display must be located
in front of the establishn'ent displaying 'the goods and entirely
upon the establish ''ent's own property.. Sidewalks, building
A entrances and exits, .driveways and streets shall not be obstructed
by outdoor display." j
ONING: There are projects taking place within the Town of
ail that may change the present zoning density. A major question
is whether or., not we, are, willing to change thep: resent zoning laws
p . or do we make each new project to go to the
for these ro~}'ects t
Planning Commission on an individual basis.. What takes place
with these projects ;could have a'huge impact on future zoning and
development: so,now;is the time become ieducated about this
issue. There is' informationiat;the Town of Vail offices to pick up.
STREET PAR-1i~S;! ; There will be six summer street parties
taking place. When and where these will be is still being
discussed. If you have any suggestions please let them be known. i
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A SPECIAL NOTE:, FREE,AFTER THREE ADVERTISING
The Vail Town'Crouncilihas indicated the,Free After Three
program, might not be renewed next year unless they see some
Merchant support. On January 22n4 Kaye reviewed the advertising
in the Vail Daily !and found the following:
02/14f99 SUN 23:52 FAX 9709499227 SHAMROCK Town Council Mem Q003
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Merchants whose Ads did not include Free After Three logo:
Brandess Cadmus Real Estate Gotthelf s Jewelers
Terra Bistro ! Half Moon Saloon
Sundance Saloon ! Bella Riva-VA
Chicago Pizza' Lancelot
K.B. Ranch Buzz's
Mickeys-The Lodge The Club
Pazzo's Lord Gore
Garfinkels Red Lion
Verbatim Booksellers Sarahs-Christiania
Club Chelsea Pepi's
Alicante Gambettas
Nicks Gartons
Gallery Bear ; Ore House
Trail's End-VA La Bottega
Cashmere Vail Dakota Craftsmen
Scotch on the Rockies Vail Spirts
Wildflower-VA Gore Creek Grill
Up The Creek Kaltenberg Castle
Hubcap Brewery' Villager
Pasta Pronto Vail Athletic Club
Polo Jeffe's
Merchants whose Ads did include the Free After Three logo:
Vendetta's; Los' Amigos
Blu's La Tour
Daily Grind
As you can see a very small percentage of Merchants are putting
the Free After Three'logo on their advertising. Please do so and
support this program or we are in jeopardy of losing it.
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FEB-12-1999 09=13 a245m8455243e466 1 WO 476 9516 P.02
VAIL VILLAGE INN
Village Inn Playa Condominiums
February 10, 1999
Ref Vail Plaza Hotel cu..,;..A1y known as the Vail Village Inn
Dear Vail Village, Merchants Association Member:
On. February 17" at the Association's regularly scheduled ...,,.?ing we will be giving a I
pres:,:,i,: ion to update you and ask' for your support.
A) The two years of working with the Vail Staff and the Planning and Ew.;-- ental
Commission, (PEC) culminated on January 11 °i with a full si. t of the Staff and
unmhnous, ,r~oval >x.,..~ the PEC.
B) In previous public meciings two pe.y.,..s have continuously expressed their
opposition. They have:wiirten letters and they have spoken up at those meetings.
C) After the PEC approval and Staff recommendations we had a brief work session with
the Town Council.
We had the imr,.~~sion that the Council bras heard from the opposition but has not ,
heard enough from supporters.
It looks like the Coumcd has needs to hear from you in order for them to make the
evaluation of what is really in the best interest of the overall c inity-
This is why we are coming to you,and arging you to strongly t^jvtess your support.
We would terra: crate your sup, r .t and if you are not able to attend the meeting on the
172' please plan to satend the Vail Town Council meeting, which will be in the near
future-
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Thanking you in advance fir Your support it is FL;atly appreciared-
SM' e
100 East,Mcad6w'llrivc Vail, Ct~lorado 81657 (970) 476-5622
i FAX (970) 476-4661
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February 15, 1999
Vail Town Council 970 479 2157
Germaine Harmon 561 798 984.
798 8287 Telephone
Mayor Rob Ford and;all'Council Members,
it was with great disappointment I heard the news that the
council Meeting for February 16th was postponed. I had my
bags packed and tickit in hand! I cannot help but fee that
if it hadn't been postponed, the applicant's proposal or the
Vail Plaza Hotel, stood a good chance of being denied.
As I stated in my coi i hnents prior to the January 19th C uncii1
Meeting, yes, Vail needs growth and revitalization. T this
I and many countless others are not opposed. Just the magnitude
of the project proposed.
Since making my initial comments, I have had another t ought
or two.
Lionshead has been on 'the drawing board' for what see s like
years. Discretion regarding the proposed Vail Plaza Hotel
would appear to be,key here. The. ramifications of a hasty
'yes' decision could impact Vail negatively for years to come.
I am quite perplexed with the enormity of the spa area. I :find
it interesting that the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera is where
near that square footage and yet Conde Naste has rate it the
03 spa in the country!
My late husband and I had been blessed with the where withall
to build a 14,000 aq. ft. home and when I envision just a spa
being 25,000 sq. ft., I can't help but wonder, 'Does Mr. Prado
plan on inviting the entire state of Colorado for pool
parties!?!?'.
Parking - If I am not mistaken, there would be approx mately
326 hotel rooms, 15 fractional fee units, and a 20,00 sq. ft.
conference center. 'Add to this, the size staff for a complex
of this magnitude. Yet, there are only roughly 394 parking
spaces in the plans. where are the rest to park? H .
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I shudder when. I think of the noise and traffic proble tslust
for the collection of trash and delivery of food p
es...let shave growth...but at a controlled rate.
Yes, yes, Y
Please do not permit chaos to reign in our wonderful village.
Let's continue to set a standard which other towns will. want
to use as a model for their communities. But more importantly,
let's not 'sell out' our standards for the sake of coi .
we can grow, but also continue to maintain our archite tural
integrity, satisfying everyone's needs and desires, but not
cavi Vail it did in to greed vision...leett enootcca
it ,
discard this vision how.
Thank you for 'listening' to my additional concerns.
Sincerely,
THE CENSORED IN VAIL NEWS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROBLEM SOLVED
Solving Vail's affordable housing problem will require two things. Real estate developers, especially the
leaders of real estate development, VA, have to build for the affordable housing need, and the affordable
wage problem has to be addressed. Real estate developers have proven we can't count on them to build
affordable housing, apparently they prefer creating the problem. Not a politically correct leader will address
the problems creating the problem, therefore decades later most say the problem is only getting worse.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING INACURATELY ADDRESSED
Whenever the affordable housing problem is addressed, most talk and limited action is in the rental market,
not the ownership market. How much mileage do you think the TOV will get out of the Vail Commons, a
project that did provide some ownership units, however, it was a small drop in a big bucket. The TOV
housing at the bus facility I believe is rental, and more accurately defined as a human cage, not housing. I
believe VA only addresses the rental market, especially their concern of seasonal rental. At a meeting
I designed to ask questions, I asked Andy Daly if he built for the affordable housing problem, he said VA
financed some rental housing. I stated that I was happy to hear that but that is not what I asked, when Peg
Osterfoss removed me from the.poduim,'I believe yelling'now you've gone too far', protecting Andy from
answering, and to this day Andy has hid behind his surrogate ov.,,p,vtective mother Pegs apron.
And talk about only addressing the seasonal rental market, Andy/VA once had a solution, I can't believe the
NFS hasn't yet said yes to'_, Andy(yA thinksseasonal'rental housing should be built on national forest land.
Andy who won't say if he builds for or creates the affordable housing problem, the man who heads a company
that has the priviledge to'operate a National Forest Public Land Ski Area (NFPLSA), thinks a national forest
should be developed to solve a real estate developers, areal estate needs. If it's one thing these people provide
it's comedy, but the laugh will be on 'the public when the NFS finally agrees, VA good idea, we see no other
solution to the problem you have created, develop ounnational forest.
AFFORDABLE WAGE$
Every Vail employer will now join VA, the NFS, TOV, and VVF in wanting my head. When this town has
people who have been two decades onl the front line providing the ultimate in guest service, making Vail N.
America's # 1 ski resort, and they don't have a penny to their name, a retirement plan, or a chance in hell of
putting a roof over their head, there is.a problem. Vail's workforce could be defined as Kathy Lee and friends
other sweat shop, a sweat shop with a smile. When the majority of the workforce has multiple employers,
works for wages so below the;cost;of living they have to work 60780 hours a week, for significantly less
benefits than welfare reciepients, with !no retirement plan, and live on no sleep for months on end with the
stress of multiple jobs, etc, to live like an immigrant, but regardless, employees better provide the ultimate in
guest service at all times to, in many cases,. demanding, in many instances out of line demanding, guests,
otherwise you don't even have.'thai slave labor job. It's, interesting Vail employers/visitors demand the
ultimate in guest service,'but when it,conmes to'putting their money where their mouth is and paying for it,
suddenly guest service has no value. Or maybe we should say just no where equal to the value our guests
receive for their skills at their.workplace: Compensation that allows them to live nicely off 40 hours a week,
and own a home at their comfortable; retirement that's been employer provided for them. Funny thing is,
although employers and guests refuse to .place the same financial value on guest service professionals, the
only important professional skill ourguests care about, at vacation time is guest service. But you tell a Vail
employer they support slave labor; :and; you'll find out that's not true. Slaves were traded and never put out of
work, something Vail employers don't agange before:they put you out of a paycheck.
You want to be compensated and respected for making Vail N. America's # 1 ski area, absolutely not, you are
completely out of Iine:Make it easy on yourself, just buy into Vail has supported slave labor for decades, it's
what you have to do to live here; we're not changing it, we have no intention of getting into the 20th century
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before we enter the 21st, and if you question it, the whip comes out, and you're left out in the street bleeding.
If guest service is that important to this valley, then like all others skills and professions, when professional is
expected, then it better be compensated for in the manner that the employee can live like a human being, and
retire in a home while living the American 40 hour work week.
ROB FORD, MR. IN ACTION, WHAT'S YOUR PLAN
The only reason I wish I had attended the last Vail adult pep rally was to watch the comedy. I believe I read
Rob Levine spoke and stated we need a leader, but lit doesn't know where or if we'll fmd one. The comedy
here is the man Rob Levine is a cheerleader to, our Mayor Rob Ford, our alledged leader, was there. And
Rob Ford spoke big words, there's no more time for studies, it's time for action. However, either it's Vail's
limited reporting, or Rob doesn't have a plan, but I don't remember the article presenting his plan. I mean a
plan of more than, more of the same and watch the problem get worse and see our leaders continued to be
baffled. Or scarier, Rob may be thinking that he can just literally whip Vails slaves into action. I asked Rob
what his plan is, but Mr. In Action Himself never has anything to say to me. Later Rob was quoted as saying
he's looking for solutions. Rob since you obviously don't have a clue, have you thought about your Director
of Community Development, Russell Forrest. It's not at all funny that Rob is looking for a volunteer to do
this job.This employee is being paid a livable salary, gets benefits and a retirement plan, and you want a
volunteer to for free solve your most pressing problems. Funny, I would have and did volunteer to do
Russell's last job, you know when you titled him a Sr. Environmental Policy Planner, but you, a father,
refused to allow and displayed your thorough disguist for being environmentally responsible and proactive.
But guess what Rob, your worst dream, come true, I'll again volunteer to do Russell's job, but again the
biggest obstacle I will have will be the politically correct stonewall.
But keep in line the source of the in action hot air. I mean as Rob and Russell are springing into action, I
believe Russell, now the TOV, Director of Community Development, the ex titled Sr. Environmental Policy
Planner, has been out of the office for weeks with the Championships, I believe intentionally misrepresenting
Vail as the environmental Russell has prevented Vail from becoming- But maybe I shouldn't underestimate
these two, Russell's work may'already be done, and the whips will be arriving right after the Championships.
Rob's looking for solutions. I have a plan, I kinda let Rob onto it a year or so ago but Rob has once again
displayed no interest, in, solutions. I'll tell you my plan soon, but first I want to hear Rob and Russell's plan. I
mean they should be able to put it out tomorrow, well at least when Russell gets back from the
Championships, but I doubt if they will.
VA BUILDS AFFORDABLE HOUSING, FOR BILLIONAIRES
I can just see it, VA makes a Bold statement-displaying anger that someone would question their concern for
affordable real estate for billionaires the operators of a NFPLSA want to have as their guests.
When things are classified as`impossible, that generally is the first obstacle to achieving it. If affordable
housing as opposed to trophy homes were, developed, we'd have no problem. Real estate developers, who get
paid some of the best salaries and compensation packages in this valley for their skills, have two decades
later failed to figure out how to build to be owned housing for the front line workforce.
MATH THAT WILL BLOW OUR LEADERS AWAY
One last bit of math for our baffled leaders. When Vail's front line workers become respected and are
compensated for being guest service professionals, the amount of affordable to be owned by actual live in
residences will have to be multiplied by Lalot because when our slaves labor is abolished workers will be
working 40 hour work weeks, and we'll need 'more workers and homes for those who provide the most
important skill in this town, guest service.
Eileen Connors
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firamshammer, Inc. Telephone: 970/476-5626
Pepi Gramshammer 231 East Gore Creek Drive
Sheika Gramshammer Vail, Colorado 81657
February 09, 1999
Dear Mayor Ford,
With the World Championships coming to an end. I am finally finding the time to write to you.
First of all. Pepi and T would like to thank_ you for sneaking tip in behalf of Gasthof
Gramshammer and our new addition at the last town council meeting, we really appreciate your
support.
There have been many times when Pepi and I ask ourselves why we change and improve, instead
of enjoying our business the way it was. We choose to improve our home, which is what
Gasthof Gramshammer and Vail have been to us since 1964.
Gasthof Gramshammer and Vail have been our pride and joy for all these years. It was not an
easv start for any of us, but we all worked very hard to achieve what we have created in making
Vail what it is today.
What Vail has become, seems to be changing before my very eyes, instead of the growing pains
that affect any expanding community; it seems to me that we are now experiencing a different
kind of pain - an "attitude pain." I understand that there has to be rules, but they are made for
guidelines and need to be flexible to the situation.
This past summer was not an easy summer for any of the businesses that are located in the heart
of Vail. With all the construction in town during the building of the Austrian Haus, Slifer Circle,,
Seibert Circle, the Transportation Center and, of course, Gasthof Gramshammer's new addition.
It was a very frustrating several months for many of us. However, during the construction, we all
had a common goal - to improve and become more beautiful in welcoming the World to Vail
with the World Alpine Ski Championships.
Pepi and I have spent thousands of dollars on flowers and improvements to beautify Gasthof
Gramshammer and the streets of Vail Village. We would like to make a positive lasting
impression on visitors because we want people to enjoy and love Vail as much as we have all
these years.
What upset Pepi and me the most during all this were the problems with Town of Vail
employees; specifically, Mitch Imber at Checkpoint Charlie. Instead of our guests being
welcomed and advised about the construction around town, they were harassed and ticketed
while trying to figure out how and where they needed to go to check in. Mr. Imber insisted on
going out of his way to leave his post at Checkpoint Charlie and came to Gasthof Gramshammer
to write tickets to our guests that parked over the 10 minute maximum limit, which even
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involved the Vail Police Department. This harassment went so far.. that many of our guests.
before checking in insisted upon leaving Gasthof Gramshammer and moving to the Sonnenalp or
even as far as Beaver Creek.
I have confronted the police chief and the Town Manager. but it seems as if I am talking to a
brick wall. When I approach anyone to discuss other problems, such as the street noise, the
amplified sounds coming from night clubs, snow removal at 4:30AM and trash pick up at
6:OOAM, it seems that no one is willing to take action and nothing is being done about it. These
kinds of problems cause complaints and non return guests. In the winter time it doesn't seem that
there are is anv assistance in controlling the street noise and one major complaint is that our
guests are only getting about 3 hours of sleep at night, if they are lucky. However, in the
summer the officers are quickly at hand with their volume meter to measure the decibel level on
our porch and give our entertainer a noise ticket at 5PM. This is another reason for not wanting
to have entertainment on our porch this coming season. The street entertainers, with their singers
and instrumentalists, are much louder than our entertainers.
At vour meeting you were also talking about the attitude of the employees that work for Vail
Associates and the Mountain. We also have the same problems as you, and we believe that we
should first start improving guest services when they arrive in Vail, by making them feel
welcome and assisting in any problems they may have. I think that we are forgetting that we are
a resort and our business is to make people feel welcome, enjoy themselves and return year after
year.
Another example of blatant rudeness on the part of the town was on February 2, 1999, when the
Austrian ski team brought their gold medalist, Hermann Maier, to the front porch at Pepi's in an
official car to celebrate his first win in the Super G. Mr. Maier's driver was followed into town
with flashing lights and then received a parking ticket because he could not move the vehicle fast
enough. The entire incident was caught on film and broadcast on Austrian TV. Is this really
what we want to show to the world?
The only way I can see guest services changing in the future is if the businesses and the town
start working together in achieving a common goal.. To accomplish this, the town is going to
have to be more flexible in helping create the kind of atmosphere we all desire in the heart of
Vail.
As I said before, Vail is our home. We live above our business and we have contributed a lot of
time, energy and money to this community. We never thought that there would be a point in
time where we would consider getting out of this business, but all the stress and heartache makes
living in Vail an unhealthy and sad experience.
Thank you, Rob, for letting me take up your time and let you know what has been on my mind
for the last 6 months.
Best Regards,
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TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vail, Colorado 81657 February 15, 1999
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157 Contact: Greg Hall, 479-2160
Acting Public Works Director
TOWN OF VAIL FACILITIES RETURNING TO PRE-CHAMPIONSHIPS STATE
(Vail)--Town of Vail venues that were used for the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships will be
returning to their pre-championships state over the next week. The schedule includes the
following (any areas completed sooner than scheduled will be opened immediately):
Ford Park
The 5,000-seat stadium used for opening ceremonies has already been dismantled and the
lower bench of Ford Park will be completely dismantled over the next few days. The area will be
re-sodded this spring and returned to its original state.
Overflow public parking at the Ford Park ballfields and the soccer field playing surface will be
closed to vehicles beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday (2-16). This area also will be re-sodded this
spring and returned to its original state. Please note that free public parking at the Ford Park lot
off South Frontage Rd. and the soccer field parking lot off Vail Valley Drive will be available on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Vail Transportation Center Terminal Building
The fourth floor of the Vail Transportation Center Terminal Building (transit waiting area) will
reopen to the public Wednesday (2-17) morning. The Terminal Building has been closed since .
Jan. 13 for use as the Main Registration office for the Championships.
Vail Transportation Center Top Level Van Area
The top deck of the Vail Transportation Center designated for private shuttles will reopen to
users on Wednesday (2-17).
Vail Transportation Center Top Level Short-Term Parking
Short-term parking for the Vail Village Visitors' Center will be reopened next Monday, Feb. 22.
Vail Village Parking Structure, Top Deck
The top deck of the Vail Village parking structure will reopen for public parking (value parking
card holders) next Monday, Feb. 22. This area had been the site of the Frontier Center exhibition
tent since Jan. 13. Parking is free after 3 p.m. in the Village and Lionshead parking structures all
season long.
Donovan Park
The temporary parking lot at Donovan Park, which was used by members of the media to access
the Main Press Center and the International Broadcast Center at Cascade Village will be closed
to all vehicles beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday (2-16). This area also will be reseeded this spring, if
needed.
For more information, contact Greg Hall, TOV acting public works director, at 479-2160.
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money, it has become the story. • ' ` _ resorts in the United States and i
l From Intrawest Corporation's Mountain Canada are planning or building
Creek resort in NewJerseY to the upper Blue Riv-
base villages. All told, the Big ~
er Valley in Summit County, Colo.; from the Four, along with several smaller }
Elysian fields at the base of Aspen Highlands to d `
players, plan to invest close to f e
the urban renewal of South Lake Tahoe, a resort $5 billion in mountain resort re- k
renaissance is underway on an unprecedented a ` development in conung years. s
scale. During the past five years, independent ski The reason for all this activity e
resorts have been swept into the arms of major is the reason for so much in Amer- jc
corporations; now these firms-and several of their smaller ica: Baby Boomers. The first edge of the Baby Boomer generation f m
i brethren-are focusing their considerable resources on the task began to turn 50 in 1995. Every day, 10,065 more Boomers cross in
of recreating many of the best-known ski areas on the continent. that magic threshold, which also happens to coincide with the or
Marrying mountain to village has become an imperative for peak age at which Americans tend to buy vacation property. Va-
resort success. While this may seem like a self-evident truth, for cation home purchases are expected to jump sharply, from on
~i much of skiing's North American history the two often have fol- about 3.3 million homes bought in 1997 to 5 million in 2013, after col
lowed separate paths. j
which the numbers are expected to drop. i nec
Yet in this new union the very conceit of ski areas is being These are Boomers' peak earnings years; combine this with ` yea
challenged. True, resort redevelopment invariably includes on- the wealth-generating effect of one of the healthiest economies lies
mountain improvements: faster lifts, more snowmaking, better in memory, a record stock and
grooming, new terrain. The Big Four players in the development market and an average 1 shol
j game-Intrawest, American Skiing Co., Vail Resorts and Hines Boomer inheritance of ; $4T
Interests-rightly point to these changes with pride. But the ac- $90,000, and the logic of expo
t tion, and the money, is not in lift tickets. It's in real-estate devel- resort real estate develop- S
Ii opment, particularly condominiums and homes that sell for ment is clear. A 1996 study lies i
prices starting at $300 a square foot and rising to $1,200 or more. by Monroe Mendelsohn i main
~i No major new resorts have opened since Deer Valley, Utah, Research found that 38 j look
in 1981. This fact, combined with increasing consumer demand percent of American tax- men t:
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annually; another 6 per, Use this index to find out who's planning what, Py' -
cent make even more.
They have money to burn. Aspen Highlands, Colo. (Hines)
Attitash Bear Peak, N.H. (ASC) 1 12
"People do not consider this 107`
Beaver Creek, Colo. (Vail) '
luxury item anymore," says Michael Coyle, vice president for real Breckenridge, Colo. (Vail) 1 14
estate and marketing at Intrawest. "These resorts are boomin Big Sky, Mont. (Independent) 1 14
because they consider our product a necessity.,, g Canyons, Utah (ASC) 1 17
Even if you're not in the market for a piece of base village real 1
Copper Mountain, Colo. (Intrawes}) 110
10
state, the result of the resort renaissance is likely to be a more en- Crested Butte, Colo. (inde '
pendent) 116
u dyable-although possibly more homogenousexperience at a Heavenly, Calif. (ASC) aI`' 07
najor ski area. Developers are purchasing entire resorts and turn- Jackson Hole, Wyo. (Independent) 1 116
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ig their planning staffs toward integrating retail, residential and Keystone, Colo. (Vail-Intrawest partnership)
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n-mountain development-and getting a slice of all of it. KiMammoth llington, Vt. (ASC) 107 7
The results of these efforts tend to be strikingly similar, at least Mot Ste. Mare, Que. Calif. awerawest partnership)
109
n paper: European-influenced, pedestrian-oriented villages en- Mount Snow, Vt. (ASC)(Intrwest) 110 '
)mpassing a mix of small residential units and carefully planned, Mountain Creek, N.J. Ontrawest) 107
110
.o-cute retail outlets and restaurants, all designed for maximum Panorama, B.C. (Intrawest) t~
:ar-round occupancy and cash flow. Behind these village designs Snowbasin, Utah (Independent) I 1 1 7 17
s a clear understanding on the part of the developer that skiing- W. Va. (Intrawest) !
Snowshoe,
d snowboarding aren't the only attraction for manclients. In 1 10
y Solitude, Utah (Intrawest partnership)
ops at Colorado's Beaver Creek, annual retail sales amount to Squaw Valley, Calif. (Intrawest partnership) 1 10 r
75 per square foot a rate commensurate with the nation's most Steamboat, Colo. (ASC) 1 10
Densive, and most exclusive, shopping malls. Stratton, Vt. (In}rawest) 107
Sugarbush, Vt. (ASC) 1 10 i ;
Ski resorts, you see, aren't just for skiers anymore. In that fact
the broadened appeal-and the economic salvation-of Sugarloaf, Maine (ASC) 107
Sunday River, Maine (ASC) 107 ~
ny of North America's ski areas. What follov,,s is an in-depth 107 -
' at the Big Four: their projects and their plans, plus develop- Whistler/Blackcomb, B.C. (Intrawest) 1 10
t_ at four independent resorts going it alone. 1 1 O
Winter Park, Colo. (Hines) 1 12
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trawest in Vancouver, American Skiing Co. of- Yet to date, American Skiing Co. has built no base villages
ficials insist they are a skiing company before That will change. Since it acquired Killington in 1996, and Th;
all else. "We are first and foremost a skiing op- Canyons, Steamboat and Heavenly in 1997 (paying $294.8 md-
erator, and we are second a real estate develop- lion for the latter pair and a golf course), ASC has decided it
er," says Scott Oldakowski, vice president for real estate and needs to be in the village building business. (In December, it an-
marketing at ASC's Bethel, Maine, headquarters. "Your ability nounced plans to sell $300 million in high-risk, high-interest
to create sticks and bricks has little bearing on the value of your bonds to finance village construction, and noted that failure to
7 real estate. What drives value is if you're committed to the best do so could curtail its development. However, ASC reversed it-
possible lifts, the best possible skiing, the best possible service. self in January, deciding instead to privately place $45 million { e
That's what will create value in real estate." in senior secured notes and $40 million in subordinated notes.) t
American Skiing Co. gained a reputation for producing good "A village brings a sense of place-it brings a kind of mae- r
a snow-and lots of it-at its six Northeast resorts. Comprehen- net, a heart, to the resort," says Greg Spearn, senior vice presi- F
sive base village planning was less of a priority than consistent dent for real estate at ASC. "It brings what the market is askin,
skiing. This approach has , _ 1:
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areas: The quarter share
hotel. ASC first intro- r 1 - in the mountains." tai
duced the wildly popular r Spearn was hired away Hi,
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p q ' 1997, and is convinced
~ ter shares in 1992 at Sun-
' day River, Maine: A single that his current employer zon
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four buyers, who each get to the village concept.
one-fourth ownership and "They're very good at
~I timeshare style benefits. what they do," Spearn
ilk Until recently, these con- r.••r.u.a~ •t!~~ says of Intrawest, "but I
- believe they've become
dominium hotels, usually called "Grand Summits," comprised "fairly formulaic in their villages and apply that formula wher- A T
the bulk of ASC's real estate product.
American Skiing Co. has sold 1,625 real estate units ever they go.^ One c
(mostly Nevertheless, the "alpine villages" ASC is now planning for in the,
quarter shares) at Sunday River since 1983, and another 611 at Sunday River, Killington, Steamboat and The Canyons are like- slopesi,
other resorts. Those numbers are about to take off, as of last ly to feel similar. Each will contain a Grand Summit Hotel or a
November, the company had 4,218 units under development, variation thereon, and each will contain a timeshare project H E A
1,104 units in sales inventory and a whopping 30,700 units of built by Marriott Corporation, which entered into a deal last ASC pr
potential residential development on 7,000 acres spread across summer with ASC to build 200-unit hotels at these resorts. Ad- Tahoe, -
its nine resorts in six ditionally, each alpine village is likely to get what Oldakowski entrance:
states (note that a single calls a "theme" treatment.
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quarter share counts as a "in building these villages, we've found in going to the skier speed 9c
unit). The company that one of the things they are looking for is a sort of tliemed
racked up $61.8 million in experience," says Oldakowski. "I would draw a parallel to Dis- M o u
j real estate sales in 1998, up ney. You have a certain expectation that's been set by Disney Mount Sr
from $8.4 million the year when you get to their resort. The experience is always the same, s.FOpe, thre
j before. Those sales ac- although the experience feels new to you individually." ter; and ar.
counted for 18 percent of For more information on ASC, log on to www.mountainvillages.com. of Haystac
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-it potentially could be larger than Vail," says Oldakowski.
"It's almost like lookin The busiest ski resort in the Northeast and the fifth most popu- x
g at Vail 30 years ago and saying, this is a lar in the United States, Killington may be New Engla
pretty incredible mountain."
With 2,700 skiable acres, The Canyons is already big-but sleeping giant. A December 1997 land svt o nd's
the
that terrain represents only half of its skiing Potential. The state of Vermont added 1,050 acres to the 4 Oyacre base; his,
company has spent re 32 g P combined with Killington's three-year plan to connect to near-
any $million in on-mountain improvements, by Pico with lifts and trails, has positioned the resort to
and plans another $30 million-plus $150 million in real estate
com-
development. Two prime real estate opportunities resent Pete with destination resorts in the western U.S. and Canada.
themselves: 350 acres at the base and 120 acres mid-mo P twin. Rated by SKI readers as the No. 1 resort in the Eastern U.S.,
ASC plans two million square feet of develo ment in the Kilhngton's problem has been its lack of a "destination" as a
master planned base (it controls 150 acres of the 350 involved).
P destination resort. The company is presently working on a vil-
This development xt-ill be anchored by a Grand Summit Hotel ]age plan that will incorporate a quiet, pedestrian village green
and broken into sit neighborhoods. The first project to o on (a nod ciNew England sensibilities) at one end, and a lively
the market, the Sundial Lodge condominium hotel, sold all 150 commercial plaza at the other.
units in 10 hours last April, for a total of Since 1996 the American Skiing Co. has spent $25.6 million
unit per square foot). $42.5 million (about in on-mountain improvements and has built a 133-unit Grand
Heavy demand for Sundial Lodge is pushing Summit Hotel. Most significantly, more than one-third of
er projects to market; two more condominium hotels get oth-
ASC's entire potential development lies at Killington: an in-
to be offered this year. "The), Y credible 11,282 residential units.
Y had a tremendous impact on our The first phase of development alone anticipates 1,600 units
market," says Nancy Kelly, an associate at Prudential Coleman
Real Estate in Park City. "Rather than buying and n1.8 t million square feet of commercial construction along the
Deer Valley, in Park City or
people were waiting to see what they could et, mountain's base.
because they wanted something o hat they're trying to do is make it afour-season resort,"
ment at The Canyons and around new and Park C to baser means bup says Walter Fendeizen, a broker with Martin Associates/
ers may find deals in older property, Kelly says. Y- Mountain Rea] Estate in Killington. "From that standpoint it's
The High Mountain Meadows village will be set mid-mown- a doable thing. The expansion that they've done has generated
tain, at an 8,000400t plateau. Hidden from Park Cit and a considerable amount of excitement and interest in our area
Highway 24, the village Y from buyers in southern New England and the lower eastern
a will have a more idyllic, less commer- states. Interestingly enough, we're getting some people who are
cial feel than The Canyons' base village, Spearn says. making the decision about whether to buy at Killington or o
Currently ASC is working on getting both village sites rein Colorado." One buyer, Fendeizen says, weighe
zoned by Summit County. Full buildout on The Canyons prop- out
erties will amount to a projected 2,358 units. tween money the Vermont resort and Summit County, Colo.-and put
his is money down at Killington. '
® ASC SNAPSHOTS S T E A M B O A T, C O L O.
A T T 1 T A 5 H BEAR PEAK, Between February and November ASC earned $26 million in pre-sales on the
One of ASC's signature Grand Summit hotels is here; an 18-hole golf course is ~
N. H . Grand Summit Hotel now being constructed at Steamboat's base area. The com-
in the planning stages and is expected to yield develo ment opportunities Pany has 928 units under development and plans 3,005 at buildout.i at ;
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slopeside and course-side property, iv.;wn q; ;
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E A V E N L Y r A L 1 F. ASC hit several bumps in earning approval for a signature quarter share hotel at
H E promises to undertake a 7L I unit urban renewal project in South Lake the base of Sugarbush South, but is now hoping to begin construction in the a a~
Tahoe, where it owns rights to a 32-acre downtown site. The three mountain summer on the Grand Lodge Resort Hotel, adjacent to the South Village.
ntrances (California, Stagecoach and Boulder) will be revamped to direct most $ U G A R L O A F r MAINE
eople toward the South Lake Tahoe entrance where there will be a new high- 'eed gondola. The existing Bucksaw village is being expanded; an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones
golf course is in the works and single-family homesites will be sold around the
COUNT SNOW AND course.
HAYSTACK, VT.
ount Snow also has a Grand Summit; potential redevelopment includes 72 on- "I
'Pe, thee-bedroom units at the 21-acre Mount Snow base; a convention cen- S U RI DAY Q I V E R r MAINE
and an 800-acre site fora Despite already having developed Sunday River extensively, ASC plans a I, 100-
possible golf course. Lastly, 30 acres at the base acre development at Jordan Bow a hi h-densi
Hayrack, a separate area, can be developed. I, including g ty pedestrian village,
townhomes and single-family lots.
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believers at the Church of the Holy Demograph- provements, village redevelopment, arm beds and "entertain-
ic. Day in and out, Intrawest preaches the ment retail" to create a sense of liveliness year-round. It devei-
; gospel of "recreation and revenue around the cps residential property as a "revenue annuity" that will
mot,,.
clock." Caught up in their conviction that they provide year-round rental income to the company.
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possess an unassailable formula for resort renaissance success, Typically, 80 percent of residential buyers at Intrawest pro-
Intrawest executives cited Thomas Jefferson's "life, liberty and jects put their properties in rental pools, where they split in-
the pursuit of happiness" at the company's annual meeting last come roughly 50/50 with the management company. Intrawest r3
,
November as a rationale for their ski villages. "It's so simple," thus has a cache of "warm beds" filled with people who buy lift
says Intrawest CEO Joe Houssain, "it's like magic." tickets, shop, play golf, dine and otherwise shed money.
In 1998 Intrawest sold $226 million (CDN) of real estate, up Intrawest typically retains 15 to 20 percent of the retail
from S118 million the year space it develops for its
before and amounting to own shops and restau-
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37.5 percent of the compa- 1 rants, then leases the rest
ny's revenue. Since the to retailers and restaura- t
I mid-Eighties the company teurs who fit into a de-
Magazine's No. I resort;n
tailed plan of precisely
has sold 41117 residential
the East. At'r;ght:
units at its 13 wholly what should go where in
owned or partnership ski the village.
resorts; has 2,051 under This model is the stan-
development and another 17 ss a " dard for the entire resort
13,129 held for future de- renaissance. "The type of
velopment. It plans to sell real estate development
1,700 units in the current we do creates a new at- 1
fiscal year. Growth in real traction that goes beyond t
estate sales has led to the skiing side of the busi- I
r growth in resort opera- ness," says Gary Ray- s
tion: While the industry mond, president of e
has been flat, skier days Intrawest's resort devel-
rose an average of 9 per + opment group, who runs a h
cent annually over the last sales staff of 300, "and we sl
five years at Intrawest think that has been a ma-
resorts. 4 jor success of our resorts. d
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demonstrated at Black- _ y choosing our resorts for a di
comb in the mid-Eighties, - ~V lot more than the skiing." el
has spawned much imita- Says CEO Houssain: en
i tion. Intrawest seeks out "We don't consider our- Cc
resorts that have a mini- selves in the ski business."
mum of 400,000 annual This philosophy un- do
c ! skier days, are near a size- derlies the resort renais- the
4 able city, possess a defin- Y sance phenomenon. In- be(
able culture and have the trawest believes aging is I
potential to excel, but are Baby Boomers aren't con- are
deeply underutilized. tent to sleep three families and
Then it invests between to a condo, ski six of seven
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Baby Boomers' 72 million kids ant a polished experience.
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heir parents to bu}' million Boomers and are push CA L I F.
mountain homes. g Mammoth, a joint venture in w
Hain as solid family Skiing
activities; renaissance and boarding re- hich Intrawest o~ .
0 of the resort, is slated to become a $5pp vns 58 Percent
Ime of life's finer touches into the illages introduce
ice that is both exotic and familiar. by producing an e eri- biggest thing on our radar," saysDana en Project. "It's the
"Vail would represent the `1Ce President for resort development. rY, the company's
grandfather of all p At Marnmoth, Intrawest saw ment.
;es in North America," says Raymond. pedestrian vil- the Los Anles basin, an enormous pool of customers
1C? Van's a co ~~Vhat does Vail repre- nearb ge
p} of the truly great European resorts." y metro area: At Intrawest properties depend on a
Intrawest's critics say it applies a cookie-cutter a roach g0
buyers come from Vancouver; 65 Percent of resort Prop
erne communities. The comp PP roach to percent of Co erty
any employs landscape expected from Colorado's Front PPer's buyers are '?t
Eldon Beck to layout each of its villages archi- Range. :
b(Beck cut his teeth The company projects 95 percent of Mammoth's bu
igning Vail's pedestrian core) but tries hail from Southern California, even thou
gents. " ° , to inco }ers to
Our modus operandi is to be able to takethe expert- 012-hour drive from Los An gh the ski area is
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e'y'e got and marry it with the culture of that area," geles.
"You'd be ahow man
e> noting that other architects work sa 's any
people drive up for the week- r,, f
} end," says Greg ? Ashley
he firm does, ho,vever, have a fo thin Beck's plan, Intrawest's vice u: f
rmula based on small con- Ing. Intrawest's strate President for market- ''r4
nium units: Intrawest doesn't build lar e units because is to p
the southern Sierra resort and to Ica ome Californians back to
affluent owners tend not to rent them, creating ' ld traffic throua P a1i e on heap
that don't to y summer`s
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generate o
cash (anything CO The company Yosemite National Park.
'ly rented out by o costing over $500,000 plans to develop 2,200 residential units and ;
owners). Addition allY 131,000 square feet of retails .r
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New on-mountain amenities in the last year in Bavarian architecture, which hasn't held up so
elude an 8-passenger high-speed lift, a high-speed well," says Justin Smart, vice president of re-
„ ` t quad and the Panorama Gondola. The Sierra Star b'. sort development at the ski area. This is being
Golf Course-eventually the site of 1,000 residential ` f replaced with architectural finishes and de-
units-is to open this spring. '':i rt r 1 tails more evocative of New England.
\ fib While the company awaits state approval
T R A T T O N t V T. for its master plan (expected this spring), it
has been developing individual projects. Last
Acquired by Intrawest in 1994, Stratton has re- ; April, two-thirds of the first phase of the 75-
ceived a $31 million on-mountain infusion since I unit Long Trail House condominiums sold the
then. The base redesign now underway will add 1::= day units went on the market. Buyers paid an
1,300 lodging units and 30,000 square feet of retail average of $303 a square foot-5140,000 to
I space to the existing village, which encompasses ` $670,000 per unit.
1,200 condos-only 100 of which are presently rent- "This is really the core of our real estate
ed out regularly. plan," says Smart. "We're creating a New 1
The "first priority" has been snow, says \,Iichael Cobb, vice England common, around which there will be a total of 400
president of marketing units like Long Trail House."
and sales at Stratton. The Development of new units at Stratton-107 in 1998, 132 in
result: A $15 million sys- 1999-is affecting the local real estate market, according to
j tern that covers three- Walt Hersom, owner of Wells Real Estate in nearby Manches-
fourths of the mountain. ter Village: "It has caused a lot of the 20- and 30-year-old ski
Late last summer, chalets that are off the mountain to go unsold. For those, there's _
work began on refinishing a glut on the market." Such properties command no more today
the existing village. than they did a decade ago, Hersom said. A buyer can get a 20-
as "Stratton has sort of a year-old, four-bedroom chalet for "under $100,000."
I NTRAWEST SNAPSHOTS SNOWSHOE, W.VA.
This West Virginia resort will have I, 124 units at buildout-142 built last year,
1 ; C O P P E R M O U N T A I N R E S O R T, C O L O . with 70 more coming on line in 1999. Condos here sell for substantially less than
In response to heavy demand for Copper Springs Lodge last spring (the company at big-name resorts: $98,000 to $278,000 during 1998. Units at Rimfirei
had to turn numerous buyers away), Intrawest is essentially trying to sell and build Lodge, the anchor for a mountain top (rather than base) village, are selling for rf
the bulk of the village immediately. For 103 acres along the base, 975 units are about $285 a square foot.:'.
Ij planned. Copper Springs' 108 units sold for $370 a square foot, 50 percent I'
higher than existing property. By February, the company plans to have brought an S O L I T U D E , U T A H
additional 228 units to market. In September 1998, Intrawest entered into a joint venture to build a 250-unit
pedestrian village on six acres at the base. Eighty-three units come on the market
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(This is a pint-venture with Vail Resorts; see page 1 14.)
~i SQUAW VALLEY, CALIF.
M O N T S T E- M A R I E, Q U E. In this joint venture, Intrawest is converting 13 acres of parking lots into a 650-
t ~ ice,
(i Intrawest bought this resort in March 1997 and has not yet completed develop- unit pedestrian village encompassing 120,000 square feet of commercial space. If
ment plans. the master plan is approved by county officials, the company expects to build 145
units this year. f`
MOUNTAIN CREEK, N.J.
j Intrawest is proposing to build 1,100 units, both at the base and on the summit, T R E M B L ANT, Q U E .
1 on 155 acres, with an eye toward the drive market from Manhattan. Pending ap- Although Intrawest has sold 997 units here, the master plan calls for another
i proval, it expects to construct 36 units in 1999. 3,135, plus 125,000 square feet of commercial space, on 1,850 acres. In
j 1998, 327 units were built; another 360 come on line this year. Condos sold for
PANORAMA, B . C . about $351 (CDN) per square foot last year.
The master plan calls for 1,069 units on 586 acres. To date Intrawest has sold 1.
only 90 units, although it has owned the resort six years. One hundred and forty- W H I S T L E R/ B L A C K C O M B, B C.
(i four are to be built this year, and the company is seeking approval to add 382 Intrawest is currently seeking master plan approval for 1,227 units on 209 acres.
units to the 1,069 total. Condos sold last year for about $275 (CDN) per Built 39 units in 1998, plans 93 in 1999. Condos at One Whistler Village sold
' square foot. Lots could be had for $65,000. An additional 144 units will be recently for $465 (CDN) per square foot. All told, Intrawest has sold 2,645
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brought on this year, including Panorama Springs, an 80-unit condominium hotel. units at its original resort.
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ou probably haven't heard of Gerald Hines. Not single-family-home sites ringing the base. Ranging in size from
yet. But now that his $8 billion development a half-acre to an acre, the lots alone are selling for $1.1 million to i
company has turned its attention to the ski in- $3.3 million. An additional 32 townhomes-up to 3,500 square
dustry, if he chooses, Hines Interests Limited feet-are planned for the village, which was designed by Robert
Partnership could be the biggest player in the A.M. Stern. If trends demonstrated at other resorts hold true `
resort renaissance field. "We have formed a new [division], here, only the 73 lodge units will be consistently occupied. The
based in Aspen, and our intent is to develop resort properties other properties are unlikely to be rented at all, because their
across the United States and the world," says spokesperson Jeff owners generally won't need the income.
Wikstrom. -There are still opportunities out there." The townhomes are expected to come on the market in
Hines is starting with two Colorado projects: base villages at 1999-prices aren't yet set. As for the single-family lots, Hines
Winter Park and Aspen Highlands. The pair play to opposite had 39 offers on the first 12 that went to market last August.
ends of the spectrum. Where Aspen Highlands is an extremely
highend development at the ne plus ultra resort for the WINTER PARK, COLO.
i wealthy, the village at Winter Park lies beside a ski area owned
{ by the City of Denver. Aspen is just about sewn up in terms of Base development wasn't
development; Winter Park is wide open, a place that looks like possible at Winter Park
Summit County, Colo., in the Sixties. until the mid-Eighties,
Hines, a privately held firm based in Houston, develops com- when the Forest Service
4 mercial real estate almost exclusively. The firm counts 2,700 and ski area completed a
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employees in the U.S. and 10 foreign countries, and manages 70 - land swap. Now a base
million square feet of commercial property. In terms of volume, village is planned in
f it dwarfs Intrawest, Vail Resorts and American Skiing Co. three parcels encom-
For more information, call (970) 920-1801. s ' passing 76 acres. When
li it's done, it will include 1,454 units and 154,000 square feet of
li ASPEN HIGHLANDS VILLAGE, COLO. retail space-a project likely to take a decade.
The first project, Zephyr Mountain Lodge, is located on a
Aspen Highlands Village, begun in the summer of 1998, will cre- former base parking lot. Construction began last summer, after
1 ate a base village where none exists. What differentiates it from nearly 100 of the 230 units sold during the first weekend they
1? competitors is that Hines agreed to dedicate 48 percent of its were offered. Early buyers already stand to make a profit since
new construction to affordable local housing 112 total units. the units have appreciated by about 5 to 10 percent. A full 40
f "We are trying to build a community," says project manager percent of respondents to a post-sale survey gave -investment"
Dwayne Romero. "This is not a high-rise for a group of tenants, as their No. I reason for buying. Three-fourths indicated inter-
which is a significant departure for Hines." est in renting their units out.
The Aspen Skiing Co., despite its four mountains, found it- This latter fact is important because Hines is the only base
self in the early 1990s to be the proprietor of the priciest ski des- developer of the Big Four who has a project underway that
I tination in the nation-yet the owner of almost no base real es- doesn't involve financial partnership ,vith the ski area operator.
tate. Hines and the privately-held Skiing Co. swapped equity This creates a potential divergence of interests; Hines, after all, ' i
for the 70-acre Highlands Village development, so each now does not have a bottom-line interest in selling lift tickets.
owns a piece of the other, an alignment of interests that should Hines' base project is the smallest of three developments
help keep the beds hot. planned for the Fraser Val-
The 112 affordable-housing units will be reserved for locals ley. Four miles down the
i~ who struggle with exorbitant real estate costs and will be high- road, the Mary Vale pro-
ly contested. The net result will be a core of year-round resi- ject will add 4,100 units on
ii dents at the base, two miles from downtown Aspen. "This can't 1,000 acres. Farther north
II be a winter ghost town," says Romero. "It can't be a place where at Pole Creek Meadows,
you only have people living here during ski season." 100 homesites are being t4df6r L,454
That possibility is a distinct likelihood, however, for the 31 sold for $100,000 apiece. i -
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' mountains in the United States, Vail Resorts with hot ones.
has a problem: Not enough beds. Colorado's Not that intervals will be cheap. Hyatt's first timeshare pro-
Vail, Breckenridge and Keystone resorts are No. ject opened this winter in Beaver Creek; timeshares sold at
1, 2 and 3 in skier visits. Along with Beaver prices ranging from $18,000 for a low-season week in a studio to
Creek they provided Vail Resorts, Inc. a whopping 4.7 million $330,000 for two Christmas weeks in a three-bedroom suite.
skier days last winter, or 8.7 percent of the nation's total. But Unlike Intrawest or American Skiing Co., Vail does not want
1. that count is down 3.5 percent from the previous season. The to be in the development business. "We sell the land to others ~
relative stagnation in skier numbers, both nationally (at about who do the development," says Thompson. The approach re-
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54 million annually) and for Vad, underlies the company's de- duces Vail's risk, yet is usually structured to allow VR to share
sire to vertically integrate-that is, to control more businesses in developer profits.
and so collect for itself a larger slice of the vacationer's dollar. For more informat on, contact: (888) 773-8858; www.slifer.net.
"The company's business strategy is not only to increase ski-
er days," states Vail Resorts' 1998 annual report, "but also to in- B R E C K E N R I D G E, COLO.
I crease resort revenue per skier days by capturing a higher per-
;I centage of total spending." Vail Resorts' project with the most potential-and the most
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Translation: Vail is expanding its reach outside lift tickets, potential for conflict-lies at the base of Breckenridge's Peak 7,
which last year accounted for only 42 percent of the company's where Vail owns 270 acres and envisions 850 new residential
I revenue. Principal among its other interests is real estate sales, units, restaurants, retail space and conference facilities. The
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I' which added $73.7 million to the company's coffers in its last company's plans for the area are likely to be brought up for pub-
fiscal year (about 18 percent of revenue). be review in the spring of 1999. In the meantime, critics worried
"All of us [resort companies] have the same goal, and that is about too much development around Breckenridge have criti-
to create bed base for the ski area," says Jim Thompson, presi- cited Vail Resorts and the U.S. Forest Service over the latter's
dent and CEO of Vail Resorts Development Company, a Vail decision not to consider planned Peak 7 lift and trail improve-
Resorts subsidiary. ments in light of the expected base development.
i. "The theory is to create beds for people to buy lift tickets. They are linked, these people say, but Forest Service officials
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What we have in the Vail Valley is a little different from some insist-despite industry trends to the contrary-that base and
other places, in that the demand for property is so high that it's mountain projects are unconnected.
very difficult to create bed base. Beaver Creek is in the $400 to ,
j • $1,000 per square foot range. Prime property in Vail is $1,200 a
square foot."
As a consequence, Vail Resorts confronts a maxim of base
village development: If a buyer pays more than $500,000 for a =7:
condominium, he or she is highly unlikely to rent it out. That
means that when the owner isn't there, the condo is dark-the
antithesis of the warm beds so coveted by resort operators. r. f
"It has always been the ski industry's philosophy to build a` r
I; small units and hold the price down, but when you get into
j $500 or $1,000 a square foot, those units get pretty small,"
Thompson says.
Consequently, "we believe the future, for us, is to be in the y
interval business,
Thompson says-some
variation on timeshare or KEYSTONE, COLO.
fractional ownership. By
j~ dividing the cost of expen- In a joint venture with Intrawest, Vail is developing 1,031 acres
j sive real estate among mul- at the base of Keystone. This massive project, begun in 1993, will
tiple owners, Vail-like al- eventually result in 4,561 new lodge and residential units and
most everyone else in the 382,000 square feet of commercial space in sir neighborhoods.
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Two of these neighborhoods are already well on their way; Riv- erty remaining at Bachelor Gulch-474 units-is expected to
er Run will contain 860 residential units and 250 lodge units, end up as a lodging or interval-ownership project, to be com-
along with half the total commercial square footage, all at the pleted in the next five years.
base of River Run Gondola. Immediately south, Ski Tip Ranch At Arrowhead, development of 213 units is being staged
encompasses 86 new townhomes. around the 85,000-square-foot Arrowhead Alpine Club, pat-
Condos at River Run are selling for about $400 a square foot, terned after a golf club but designed for skiers. This downvalley
for prices up to 5600,000. Of the 470 condos and townhomes development of the western end of the "village-to-village" link
built by the end of last July, 433 were sold or under contract. may become increasingly popular.
Another 266 units are slated to be built this year. "People are getting older-they don't need such close acces-
sibility to skiing," says Mona Look, senior associate broker with
.BEAVER CREEK, COLO. Ron Byrne & Associates Real Estate in Vail. "A lot of people are
moving downvalley because they get more value."
Bachelor Gulch, a 1,410-acre, on-mountain enclave, is the middle Lionshead, at Vail Mountain's base, is ripe for redevelop-
link in what Vail Resorts calls "village-to-village" skiing. Bache- ment, which should begin in 2000. Vail Resorts currently is
for Gulch grabbed the industry's attention in the mid-Nineties working up plans to redevelop 10 acres at the Lionshead base;
when Vail Resorts Development sold 102 single-family home- likely products -,gill be a small hotel and more of the fractional
sites for about SI million a crack. Almost all of the unsold prop- ownership so critical to the company's future.
Strange If Vail Resorts sells raw property to a third-party develop a portion of Breck's Main Street-a project
developer, and then that developer lists its retail that includes tearing down the Bell Tower Mall,
Bedfellows products-say, condominiums-on the market with building 25,000 square feet of retail space and 36
ail Resorts, Inc. has a particularly cozy re- Slifer, Smith & Frampton, Vail Resorts gets a pay- condos, priced between $300,000 and $500,000.
lationship with East-West Partners, a ment from SSF known as an "override commission." Lastly, just to prove that three's not a crowd,
neighborhood developer founded in This fee ranges from .0075 percent to 2 percent, East-West is also in partnership with Intrawest to re-
1986. East-West is principally held by Rod Slifer, above the normal commission splits. develop the Eagle's Nest golf course in Silverthorne.
Mark Smith and Harry Frampton, who are also own- East-West Partners is a well-respected develop- Intrawest owns Copper Mountain, which is sand-
ers of 50 percent of the real estate firm Slifer, Smith er, and is currently planning to develop land in down- wicked between Vail's four mountains on Interstate
& Frampton, a Vail Village brokerage with 90 town Breckenridge that it's buying from... Vail Re- 70. Closing the triangle, Intrawest also is working
agents who handle 60 percent of the Vail Valley re- sorts. In late 1998 Ea,t-V/.a,t entered a contract to with Vail Resorts to execute Keystone's base village
tail real estate market. Who owns the other 50 per. buy 2.7 acres on Breckenridge's Main Street from development. Forty to 50 percent of the profits
cent of Slifer, Smith & Frampton? Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts for $3.5 million. East-West plans to re- from undertaking flow back to Vail Resorts.
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A four-way land swap consummated in November between the
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orado State Lands Board and a local rancher has provided the IIF
_ ski area with 558 acres of land adjacent to its existing base. 6
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at president Edward Callaway promises to "preserve the big green:
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areas, build community housing and cluster new development."
In the meantime, plans are progressing for a $60 million re-
development on 12 acres at the area's base, the village of Mount
Crested Butte. "We are an alternative to the big resorts," says
Callaway, "but we have to be a Niable alternative."
' BIG SKY, MONT.
CBMR is waiting for a court decision that will help settle
Boyne USA, which has owned Big Sky since 1976, plans a village whether the town can issue $12 million in revenue bonds to be
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!i well more than three times what's now on the ground. The mas- used toward redevelopment. That decision should come some
ter plan calls for 7,500 "single-family equivalents," a unit of time in the spring of 1999. If they get the green light, resort offi-
measure equal to a two-bedroom, two-bath condominium. To cials plan to build a 720-space parking garage, a conference cen-
date about 2,000 SFEs have been built; the balance-including ter and a 250-room Hilton hotel. The garage will be 1,000 feet i
2,000 to be developed by the resort-will be constructed over from the ski lifts; visitors will walk through a revitali_ed pedes-
I the next two decades on about 500 acres. trian corridor that will include a renovated Sheraton hotel.
"We built our resort in reverse," says company spokes- Relative to other base redevelopments, this one should be
s woman Maclaren Johnson. "We first focused on the ski area. quick. Once the dirt starts flying, work should be completed in
j We let our real estate appreciate around it. Ten years ago people 12 months. What remains to be seen, after a good deal of sniff-
would come to Big Sky and say, where are all the lodges and ing by Vail, Intrawest, American Skiing Co. and others, is
amenities?" whether somebody will decide that Crested Butte-now pos- i
This past winter the company was marketing units in its sessing fresh land-is a resort worth buying.
~ 106-unit Summit Condominium Hotel at prices from $289,000 For more information, contact: (970) 349-2210;
to $1.2 million. Projects on the drawing board run the gamut, www.cresEedbutteresorE.com.
from 20-acre parcels of land to timeshare condo units, and from
550-square-foot studios to 3,000-square-foot penthouses. JACKSON HOLE, WYO.
The focus of the development is on ski-in/ski-out access.
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j Buyers seem to like the idea; on average, developments here pre- When the Kemmer family bought Jackson Hole Mountain Re-
sell to the tune of about 65 percent. sort in 1992, it may have had an eye on 25 developable acres at
"Our target is mainly the Florida-Georgia market," says the base of the ski area. Since then the company has worked on
Johnson. However, with a significant presence in the upper securing development rights for a base village, granted by Teton
Midwest (it owns Boyne County last March. As that process was ending, the company
Mountain and Boyne faced a critical choice: What do we want to be now that we've
II Highlands in Michigan), grown up?
Big Sky is also drawing The result was a 180-degree turn from what Jackson used to
buyers from that region. be. It isn't just a mountain operator; it is a real estate developer.
For more information, "I think there's a clear recognition today that the economics of A
contract: (406) 995-2000; ski areas require you to be both," says Peter Forsch, vice presi- A
www.bigskyresort.com. dent of planning and development at the company. "To be in
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That conclusion led Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to un-
dertake a $300 million base village project on its own, rather For nearly 60 years, Snowbasin has been a sleepy little ski resort
than in partnership with Intrawest or another suitor. Teton Vil- with a handful of lifts, a tiny day lodge and a reputation for
lage, to be redeveloped over the next five'to 10 years, „ill boost deep, untracked powder. \\/ith the 2002 Olympic downhill
the resort base from 2,000 to 5,200 pillows. The resort owns coming to Snowbasin, that's about to change.
1 two-thirds of the development rights, and three-fourths of the Four new lifts-a detachable quad, two eight-passenger
land, in the village's newly master planned area. gondolas and a 15-person tram-opened this ,vinter at Snow-
The first fruits came on the market over Christmas. The 37- basin, located 17 miles from Ogden and 52 miles from Salt Lake
unit Teton Club, a fractional-ownership development, offers City International Airport. In the next year, the resort plans to
three- to five-week ownership packages at prices from S50,000 add an extensive snowmaking system, a bigger base lodge and
to $200,000. The Moose Creek Townhomes, also 37 units, are on-mountain restaurants, bringing the tab for first phase on-
located about a half mile southwest of the base. Moose Creek mountain improvements to a cool $70 million.
units hit the market with asking prices in the $800,000 to Then comes the village. Thanks to a controversial U.S. Forest
r 5900,000 range-about $400 a square foot. Service land exchange-championed by Snovvbasin (and Sun
The resort has bought back on-mountain restaurants, ac- Valley, Idaho) owner Earl Holding--the resort has about 1,320
quired retail shops and purchased three property management prime acres at its base for development. While nothing has been
1 companies-all acquisitions that will help the company collect formally proposed, preliminary plans call for 800 condos, sever-
more of the money tourists spend on a vacation. This strategy, al hundred homes and a few hotels.
common to the resort renaissance marriage of base and moun- Gray Reynolds, a former U.S. Forest Service deputy chief
tain, depends on warm beds. "In the core village area, most who was wooed out of retirement to oversee Snowbasin's re-
everything we're doing is hotel, fractional ownership or the birth, stresses that Holding hasn't settled on a plan yet. And
kind of condominium properties that have a propensity to go once there is a proposal, it will have to clear the usual govern-
into the rental pool-smaller units, not a huge cost, good rent- ment hurdles. "But the long-term commitment,- says Reynolds,
sbiiity;' says Forsch. "is to have a four-season village similar to Sun Valley."
Teton Village's revival comes after a 15-year drought in base But there is no other resort quite like Snowbasin because it
area development, says Bob Graham, president of Real Estate of has no infrastructure. "This is going to take a little longer. These
Jackson Hole. `It's hard to know what the new development are lands that haven't been developed," Reynolds says.
will do to the existing properties," Graham says, "but there's no A fast-track schedule could have some units built for the {
question in my mind it will have a negative impact [on rentals Olympics, but that's not a done deal. "It's hard to say if it will be
and prices of el r condos], particularly at the high end." two years or 10 years," says Reynolds. z ;
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