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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-25 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1999 2:00 P.M. AT TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA NOTE: Time of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item. 1. Executive Session - Contract Negotiations and Personnel Matters. (1 hr.) 2. Request by Vail Alpine Garden Foundation to enter into a lease Helen Fritch agreement for the old school house, along with the land Todd Oppenheimer immediately to the east where the hay wagon resides, on the lower bench of Ford Park. (15 mins.) STAFF CONCERNS: 1) Determine how much is gift shop and how much will remain museum? Who takes responsibility for the artifacts currently housed in the facility? There is some additional preservation work that has never been done, and which should be completed to protect the collection. 2) The Garden is proposing to make some exterior changes to the school house: repaint the front entrance install sign to identify the school house as a gift shop construct a tool shed on the back (southwest end) side of the school house replace front entrance steps The Alpine Garden proposes to pay for all of these modifications. No design or estimated costs are currently available. 3) Alpine Garden is requesting the TOV install heat and lights into the schoolhouse, of which there currently are neither. The cost: $10,500 estimate. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: If all or some of the above is acceptable to the Town Council, allow staff to work out details w/the Garden. If the consideration of adding electricity is approved, this qualifies for RETT funding. The Alpine Garden netted $12,000 from sales in the schoolhouse last year. They have operated the schoolhouse as a gift shop for the past couple years and there is an advantage to the town and public through the Garden's staffing of the gift shop. 3. PEC/DRB Report. (15 mins.) George Ruther 4. Future of Vail's Marketing Discussion. (30 mins.) Bob McLaurin Pam Brandmeyer 5. Recommendations for Designated Open Space. (15 mins.) Russell Forrest ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review list of recommended parcels for consideration as designated open space. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On April 30th, the Town of Vail Open Space Board of Trustees met and unanimously approved a recommendation to the Town Council to consider designating land in the Town*of Vail as designated open space as per Section 13.11 of the Town of Vail Charter. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the recommended parcels as designated open space. 6. Information Update. (10 mins.) 7. Council Reports. (10 mins.) 8. Other. (10 mins.) 9. Adjournment - 4:45 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, 6/1/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE FOLLOWING VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/8/99, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, 6/1/99, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479- 2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 1999 5/18/99 SAFEWAY ROOF RUSS: Can we put in writing a request to the maintenance Sybill Navas division of Safeway (Denver headquarters) to repair the fencing around the roof vents? May 20, 1999, Page I TOWN OF VAIL Office of the Town Manager 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2105/Fax 970-479-2157 MEMORANDUM TM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Robert W. McLaurin, Town Manager DATE: May 21, 1999 SUBJECT: Executive Session The purpose of the Executive Session at Tuesday's meeting is to discuss personnel reductions as part of our ongoing effort to balance the budget. I will also at that time have a series of recommendations for revenue enhancements as well. If you have specific questions between now and Tuesday, please feel free to call me at home over the weekend or the office, as I will be working most of the weekend. RWM/aw to4M RECYCLEDPAPER TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Russ Forrest Pam Brandmeyer Annie Fox DATE: May 19, 1999 SUBJECT: Sponsorship & Marketing Consulting Services INTRODUCTION: As part of the community facilities planning process, staff and the organizing committee have been developing strategies for obtaining public-private partnership financing for community facilities. A company called ISI was introduced to the Community Facilities Committee approximately 1 month ago. This company has presented the Town and the Vail Recreation District with a proposal to 1. Assist in identifying private funding for community facilities, 2. Assist in enhancing special events, and 3. Improve the overall marketing program for Vail. Initially, it appeared these three areas were separate and discrete. In further discussions with ISI, it appears that there is a strong connection between these three areas. For instance many donors of community facilities will want to also host special events in those facilities.. Sponsorship of facilities can also augment the overall marketing of Vail. For instance if a Fortune 500 company sponsors a facility they will want to market the fact that the public should go see the "2"d sheet of ice or performing arts facility" in Vail sponsored by their compnay. ISI also indicated that local donors who have second homes in Vail might be very interested in supporting such facilities. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL Attached is a copy of the proposal submitted to the Town of Vail by ISI. The following is a summary of that proposal. • Strategic Consultation and Planing: ISI has offered to participate in the Charette to provide input on how design concepts could be modified to be most marketable to the private sector. They would not steer the direction of the charette as to what uses are located where. They would provide recommendations (which we could take or leave) on how to make the uses more marketable to the private sector. By participating in the charette they would also be able better market the facilities since they would have first 1 hand exposure as to what the community wants in terms of facilities. After the Charette, ISI could also make some initial contacts with potential sponsors and bring that information back to the Town in July, when Council will be asked to determine what uses are appropriate on what sites. • Sales and Marketing for Community Facilities: Once the Town of Vail and the Vail Recreation District have determined what community facility uses are appropriate on what sites, ISI could then begin actually selling sponsorship of facilities based on parameters set by the Town of Vail. The Town of Vail would have to approve of each sponsorship before the consulting company inititates a sponsorship agreement. • Special Events: ISI also has many connections within the entertainment and professional sports business. They can help create strategic relationships to further enhance our special events. They would not replace VVTCB or the need for a local event coordinator. Marketing:.ISI is a marketing firm that has provided marketing consulting services to Disney, the Denver Broncos, and many other guest/recreational oriented organizations. As part of their retainer they would be willing to review our current marketing program and make recommendations on how to improve that program. COSTS The proposal is broken into two parts in terms of payment. The first part of the scope of service would be providing consulting services on community facilities, special events, and marketing. These services would be paid through a monthly retainer of $7,500. The second part of the proposal is actually finding sponsorships for facilities. The fee for this second phase would be 15% of the sponsorship revenue. The following is a summary of the cost break down. Service Cost/Month Duration Total ~ Consulting $7500 6 months $45,000 Sales of 1.5% of sponsorship Sponsorship Revenue Note on Sales of Sponsorship: ISI would also ask for an advance on sales that would be recouped when a sponsorship sale is made. The cost for the advance would be $7500 per month. However, this would be part of a separate agreement the Town could enter into after November of 1999. This is a change from the original proposal to allow the Town to determine if a relationship is acceptable before committing additional resources. The Town does not usually work with consultants on a retainer. However, it appears this is the common practice within the marketing community. Also the Town will typically do a request for proposals. However, this appears to be a very new concept for local government and few marketing firms are offering these types of services. Ideally, staff would recommend a request for proposals. This firm is coming very highly 2 recommended to the Town and if we want to engage their services for the charette, we would have to do so quickly. Staff would strongly recommend thoroughly checking references before any agreement is made with this consulting firm. WILL THIS OVER COMMERCIALIZE VAIL? One of the concerns that has been expressed within the community facilities committee has been will sponsorship dollars over-commercialize the Town of Vail? This was asked directly to ISI. They made it very clear that sponsorship of a facility will be completely controlled by the Town of Vail and/or VRD. They also made it clear that sponsorship does not have to involve gaudy signs or banners. Community facilities can be funded with sponsors that simply have their product in a visible location within the facility or have the ability to run an event within the facility. So the Town would have a high degree of control in terms of how the sponsor is presented in relationship to the building. The Vail Library has received sponsorship funding for equipment and programs which has not resulted in complaints about over-commercialization. VRDINPUT VRD is very enthusiastic about finding private sponsors to help fund community amenities. The VRD sees this as a way to significantly leverage private funding with limited public resources to develop much needed community facilities. They have expressed concern about ISI participating in both a consulting role and a sales role: The thought being that a marketing firm will try to encourage the community to pursue the biggest idea that has the greatest opportunity for marketing to the private sector. ISI responded to this concern directly by stating their role would be to 1. Become very clear on the needs of the community prior to marketing facilities and this would increase their success in selling sponsorship. 2. They would be able to do some preliminary work with sponsors to provide the community with input on what expectations are realistic for private funding. 3. They could provide input during the design process to make the uses that the community desires more marketable to the private sector. In other words, they made it.clear that the community will decide the uses and their value would come in providing recommendations on how to make those uses appealing to private sponsorship. What are the Risks? • ISI may influence decision-makers to pursue development of guest amenities versus public amenities. This concern is somewhat mitigated in that the design teams will be instructed to site all the critical community facilities. • After paying a retainer there is no guarantee that there will be private sponsorship of facilities. However, the Town would benefit from the consulting services on how to improve marketing for Vail. • We have not issued an RFP for services to solicit other proposals. 3 Why Should the Town pursue this Idea? • The VRD and the Town have inadequate funds to finance all of the facilities the community has identified without a vote for raising revenues or borrowing money. • Voter approval, if it is needed, for community facilities may be likely after pursuing and exhausting opportunities for private funding. • Why use public funds when the Town can use private funds and fulfill a community need. • The initial risk is $45,000. If we don't take this risk there is a much lower probability that we will receive significant private funding. • This partnership has a number of other significant benefits such as aiding the Town with its marketing challenges. Obtaining a consulting team to evaluate our marketing program could cost $40,000-$70,000: ISI would be willing to do this work as part of their $7,500/month retainer. Questions for Council • Do you support the concept of finding sponsors for community facilities? • Would you like a 3rd party to review marketing in Vail and recommend improvements? • Are you comfortable with a relationship with ISI? F:\EVERYONE\JEFF\C OMFAC\SPONSOR.DOC 4 About Integrated Sports International Our Organization Our Services Integrated Sports International (ISI) is a Corporate Consulting & Property Marketing - full-service marketing company utilizing a Comprehensive strategic planning and completely integrated approach in the implementation of integrated marketing programs development of client programs. ISI believes for manufacturers, consumer products or service that the creation and maintenance of the corporations, retailers and sports / entertainment client's position and image requires that all management organizations. Sponsorship marketing disciplines be fully synchronized so negotiations and evaluation. Value-added media that a clear, effective, and unified message is packages. Licensing, merchandising, and cross- communicated to the appropriate audience. promotional ties. 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As a marketing partner, ISI's primary goal is to Team & Venue Services - assemble all marketing elements into a Extensive experience in management, comprehensive package designed to meet marketing and sponsorship sales, including - specific business objectives. venue entitlement, stadium development, premium seating and ticket sales organization and management. Our Experience • Corporate Sponsorship Event Planning & Management - - • Athlete / Celebrity Marketing Turnkey event management, promotion • Venue Entitlement coordination, and television packaging. • Property Marketing Sponsorship sales and licensing / merchandising, • Stadium Development on-site and at retail. • Special Events • Premium Seating Licensing & Merchandising - • TV Programming / Advertising Complete range of services for sports and/or • Logo Development entertainment properties from evaluation of market - Retail Licensing & Merchandising potential, development and registration of marks, • Creative Direction licensee acquisition, retail strategies, distribution • Product Line Development and promotion planning. Creation of brand • Mergers & Acquisitions extensions, sourcing and fulfillment of premium promotional products. © Integrated Sports International, 2199 1999 Client List itcentlnued) Licensing Teams Children's Miracle Network Anaheim Angels (MLB) General Mills - Wheaties Cleveland Browns (NFL) Time Warner - Sports Illustrated For Kids Denver Broncos (NFL) "University Styles of America" Houston Astros (MLB) Alabama Notre Dame New Jersey Nets (NBA) Arkansas Ohio State New York / New Jersey MetroStars (MLS) Auburn Penn State San Diego Chargers (NFL) Cincinnati Pennsylvania San Francisco 49ers (NFL) Florida State Southern California Iowa St. John's Leagues Kansas Stanford Kentucky Texas A&M Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Michigan State . Wisconsin Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Minnesota Villanova Australian Football League College Football Hall of Fame/NFF Corporate Consulting/ NFL Quarterback Club Property Marketing " Universities Atlanta Super Bowl XXXIV Host Committee Brand Games University of Notre Dame Burger King University of Houston Disney's Wide World of Sports University of Maryland Enron Energy Services General Motors - Cadillac Venue Entitlement justballs! (www.justballs.com) Leading Edge Technologies (Pro Link) Carolina Panthers / Ericsson Stadium National Thoroughbred Racing Association Denver Broncos / Stadium Project Successories Indiana Pacers / Conseco Fieldhouse The Wiz New Mexico Motor Speedway PACE Music Group Events San Francisco 49ers / 3Com Park San Francisco 49ers Stadium Project Cadillac NFL Quarterback Scramble (golf) University of Maryland Arena Project Chicago's Top 50 Sports Moments " ACE / CMN Champions QB Golf Shootout Janet Evans Invitational ISI Super Bowl NFL Charity Golf Classic New York's Top 100 Sports Moments NFL / High School QB Challenge © Integrated Sports Intemational,1199 10 , ~u"-1 20 Integrated Sports Internationq~ East Rutherford, NJ Newport Beach, CA Sent via Federal Express au-,a- Receive t APR 19 1999 April 16, 1999 Mr. Russell Forrest and Mr. Bob McLaurin = c=? TOWN OF VAIL APR 2 2 1999 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Dear Gentlemen: SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTATION SERVICES Thank you again for providing ISI Team and Venue Services with the opportunity to present you with our proposal to provide consultation and marketing support for the town of Vail. We have a solid understanding of your immediate needs, as well as long term goals surrounding the Town of Vail project. Given our discussions, this letter will describe the role of ISI and the scope of our responsibilities. It also sets forth our proposed compensation structure: ¦ Strategic Consultation and Planning - Consult on overall business plan and project operations, with emphasis on design and sales / marketing. - Conduct pre-cheret meetings with Town of Vail senior management. - Advise Town of Vail throughout cheret process with regard to prospective design firms. Ensure marketing designs are incorporated into existing town aesthetics Ensure that Town of Vail receives maximum value from its marketing partnership agreements with Vail project partners. Act as interface between Town of Vail and appropriate entities to ensure project success on all issues related to marketing and sponsorship elements.. Design team. Construction team. Governmental agencies / Citizen boards. One Meadowlands Plaza, Suite 1501, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Phone: 201.507.1122 • Fax: 201.5.07.5308 Mr. Russell Forrest and Mr. Bob McLaurin Town of Vail April 16, 1999 Page 2 ¦ Sales and Marketing Services - Evaluate inventory/buildings for sponsorship "friendliness". - Generate increased exposure for Town of Vail through partnerships. - Increase revenue through sales. - Create and package Town of Vail assets into new sponsorship programs - Target and sell packages to strategic partners - Target and sell name entitlement packages for buildings as directed by Town of Vail ¦ Compensation Term: One (1) year (May 1, 1999 to April 30, 2000) Monthly Retainer: $7,500 (Each month beginning May 1, 1999 through October 31, 1999). $7,500 (As an advance against commission sales for each month beginning November 1, 1999 through April 30, 2000)*. *We anticipate that inventory will be available for sale at this time, however, the monthly retainer will remain in place until inventory is available for sale. Sales Commission: ISI will receive a 15% sales commission on gross sales of sponsorships (Sponsorships) generated for Town of Vail. Performance Bonus: Upon reaching set goal of sponsorships sold (mutually determined by Town of Vail and ISI), ISI will be entitled to a performance bonus of 5%: of the total goal. Expenses: Town of Vail will reimburse ISI for any and all reasonable (pre-approved) expenses incurred in the performance of its duties (i.e. travel and entertainment), excluding general office expenses and overhead. All expenses incurred will have prior approval of Vail. ISI will invoice Vail on a monthly basis outlining actual expenses incurred.' Additionally, ISI will use Town of Vail travel service for direct billing. and booking of airline tickets when appropriate. Mr. Russell Forrest and Mr. Bob McLaurin Town of Vail April 16, 1999 Page 3 Gentlemen, thank you again for the opportunity to present this proposal. We look forward to a long and healthy relationship between ISI and Vail. Best Regards, INTEGRATED SPORTS INTERNATIONAL E.J. Narc se Vice President, Team & Venue Services cc: Fred Fried - ISI APR-28-99 08:21 FROM=TOV-COM-DEV-DEPT. ID=9704792452 PAGE 2/3 r!•elJPl - rr'IJnC ~`~U• nNr. t.~ 1»> r~.~- t rr~•i r-i ' E ' Inregrated Sports IateryaationaI sr 80 ct:erf9rd, Nj Ne'.POrt Beaels, CA AP& 22. 1999 . 1~1t: Ross+ell l:orrESt . TOWN OF VAJL 75 Sock XYMMV 12OW Vail, Calorado 81657 Dear RI~s.9eiL- - - ' • Si79JF.CT: r FOLLOW- AL Per our boa, I Dave cUbmteri on'dw thraa as+eas of wbich you regnemd adffboztat 60"t OOr OrWnW > Z Please bear is ni and that yc= assotiiaton will: ISi M this p mjca = army 010" YOU the OppoMaOY to utif c the resm= of our Denver my= but our nad= nitwork lsased in New Jciscy as well. • Cam~musity Pnoiect - -W wRl' particij)iae- axed be Pze9ent uben reguemd at all MCdOO p'=MiDiMg to the; design and devedapmmt of tlse'Fosvu od Val project ~Vewa-II ~ tensely witb. ~ pnojetx ,,am dod • by iho Town of Vail to w rn that: oar forms Ply oa mvdMiziAg t6cm unZrketiIIg Bad laveatte smeradoo of tins P *M Tlacnngh aor eamems WtWQrk, - 0 WW WnsuIt with the Fcoject IM&M tO g=aritee that the avemil bu== plad and scope W= into Wcom t my and all g OPpolt =ties_ We Wiff WO& with the deli p =d a pa tc=s dig 'how paraiau Phases to e q im ave n= of hale" in ,60 Pea] M In adftAm LSI will M*9 xecu umccdations ou finial site IOC'at = with cmphm an toga! 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Maeatzaa vcaltsaal Facdi#ies Op ios to pease Vag's publics via the caeaaicn of =W be ta! caiporate dtiv=ZVents SU& jW. - t~ANBLES} - - VaiI.CaPWrM 44%o1yim ` brM9 =0024 cmVo>aaam to pamc4ste in an ev= - awl event with yearly Patidpanc and sloonsar gWIAh poet &t Tastic of Vag - provicim =pm= f r kcal and za60MI cuffimy bszsk== • why' f w =-P-6- to sponsor cutaab=ent for event - Val Fipmb= Fol PC=va bring is artisacs fi t:6 all ovf:11knb Abcdca r , uatioltal e90SM thl tM National Arts Pair A swcza xi= AIM m rnjtm Zoan with a sponsored concert sw= slag folic adWU at a Vail WOW One Me.addwtands Plaza, suire 1501; East Rutherfe:d, Nj 07073 t?hOn_c- Z01.507.11ZZ - 'F2s: 2.01.547.5308 APR-26-99 06:22 FROM:TOV-COM-DEV-DEPT. ID=9704792452 PAGE 3/3 r KL19 r-rXA C: i'SJ- nf+, c, iJ/J v..-. ISI well wot{c lovely with the Town cf Vag to advise on an tQasjce~ag =fated aspects of thm Gve wish special z*oa to Sponmmhip, prvatorm ,.=w Wmi)~. salesp ~ aae a lbhc l lnvaft LQ nd1! anplemeat a mar$etig Stratagy devdopW to disiueg~ V20 as the Mountam gg'~ rG ISI Will evabnte and m9he to o ft vau lop and li ld wags to ""U114 and btrd~ We w R work witb adeertising Y to drive t P Of noareasing the sie of the Town of VSH,S foot;lerut Mortally and intezttadowny. 0,02e2ibmtiag the broad may of spoczWrs that are akea* dmM to the Vail Sh M-Oat, Van Can he Pnimged as then oa»Oommm,s q ms pt:3se given th. c natural rc~vutoes a ye crowd tcrcwc. 151 will Wa& to buUd on the, knge that is am of a ==taia 7isesryEe OE 5m and e~uarenuxtk Tbtnrtgh Hdakonship bWldWg (with W1 Resorts, Vag Rotcd AssocaafM Vtseasrs xhm& ConvEnUm Bnreads. and nwl groups) and potaotiou of Vail tsoo=t= (Slc=& C r Co~ Evens, Colorado artdoors. C R*rmmo Cemcr4, Or-). Vail wifl bccome ille y=-M and mm dcsduattim it sceks to be hem I Mope that this farther cL-n-&es our role and scope of &zb- for the project. As MWiocd m me otigxnal Pal, Our ttlontftly zetdi]u wl iucIu& but is am Ihnited A all of the sczvim mentsomed above. We ace cxcited by out panposed part =Sbtg We Iook forward to the dvsllcugva that lit acad. WO Karoo also nofd that the date of the design cha has be= pctssh,ed fo,~ from Jnae to May. Bath D=Y Q'=Y ZOd mYsdf have adinstcl ow schoetles accordingly and Mill be avaflable to alb Please feet fj= to mago t me wytb my qu9stlOm l look follwd to spmkin with ym Hest Regards, WMGRATED SPORTS UTrERXA-nONAL E.J. NW6c c Vine Press im Teaut & Vcuue Scmom Vail Al ine AP Garden R Foundation - April 27, 1999 Mr. Rob Ford; Mayor Vail Town Council 75 South -Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 RE: Extension of Lease and Use of Schoolhouse Museum Dear,Rob and Council Members: ' The Vail Alpine Garden Foundation is requesting an expansion of the lease area for Betty Ford Alpine Gardens to include the Schoolhouse Museum and the grassy area east to the transformer and pathway across Gore Creek. We would like to use this area for a children's schoolyard garden and raised garden beds to provide horticultural therapy, opportunities for disabled children and adults. We would also like to explore possibilities for further outdoor ' interpretation displays incorporated within a sitting area. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens has informally used the Schoolhouse for the last two years as a small gift shop and, in the rear, a location for tools and supplies. In return, we have kept the Schoolhouse open to the public as a museum. Visitors respond very positively to the school and historical exhibits, and the Gardens has increased merchandise sales from $1,000 in" 1997 to $12,000 in 1998,,earning needed income for care of the Gardens,, The significant expansion of the Gardens this summer will increase that need. Our new Volunteer Auxiliary plans to keep the Schoolhouse open on ,a regular basis this summer, serving both the interests of the Gardens and Town of Vail. In earlier conversations with Pam Brandmeier and Todd Oppenheimer, they recommended that we present a proposal.for the uses and responsibilities of the Schoolhouse and surrounding area., These issues are outlined below. Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Uses and Responsibilities 1. Gift shop activities during the garden season. 2. Small classroom activities during the garden season. 3. Maintain the Museum artifacts to be kept on display. The original photographs are stored in the Eagle Library through the Historical Society. 4. Develop a children's garden around the Schoolhouse which will include raised beds for the training of disabled youth and adults. 5. Interior painting and exterior trim painting and log staining, and other interior, non- structural modifications which will respect the historic nature of the building but will increase the usefulness of the facility-(display surfaces and bookcases, for example). 6. Discuss level of liability insurance to be maintained. "Our flowers in the summer are as glorious as our snow in the winter. 183 GORE CREEK DRIVE • VAIL, COLORADO 81657 • 970.476.0103 • FAX 970.476.8702 ° Recycl Pll an eA Paper Mr. Rob Ford and Members of the' Vail Town. Council - April 27, 1999 - page two Town of Vail Responsibilities 1. Install electricity for lighting and heating from the new panel installed for the '99 World Alpine Ski Championships. 2. Maintain structural integrity of the building, including exterior repairs (roof, chinking, and assistance in building an attached shed to house the electrical equipment and garden tools/,equipment). 3. Assure safe maintenance of the electrical equipment attached to the back of the . building. 4. Establish a new lease line for the Schoolhouse area,. within which the Foundation will create new programming for children and disabled adults and expand interpretation for the Gardens. 5. Discuss level of liability insurance to be maintained. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss formalizing these issues with Town Staff and Council Members. Sincerely, Helen S. Fritch President of the Board ~i Flynrenoaysgrandii fora OldMan, oftheAlountain . r ' ® Printed On Recycled Paper PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE Monday, May 24, 1999 AGENDA Project Orientation / PEC LUNCH - Community Development Department 11:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Site Visits : 12:30 p.m. 1. Wiley-1538 Spring Hill Lane 2. Atwell -1386 Buffher Creek Road 3. Mathias - 5125 Black Bear Lane 4. Dobson Ice Arena - 321 E. Lionshead Circle Driver: George NOTE: If the PEC hearing extends until 6:00 p.m., the board will break for dinner from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing - Town Council Chambers 2:00 p.m. 1. A request for a final review to discuss a conditional use permit to allow for the Vail Mountain School to construct a temporary classroom on the site of the school for a ten- month period, located at 3160 Katsos Ranch Road/Part of Lot 12, Block 2, Vail Village 12`h Filing. Applicant: Vail Mountain School, represented by Pam Hopkins Planner: George Ruther 2. A request for a conditional use permit to allow for a Type II employee housing unit to be located at 1538 Spring Hill Lane/Lot 14, Block 3, Vail Valley First Filing. Applicant: Wiley Family Partnership Planner: Allison Ochs 3. A request for a minor subdivision to Parcel F, Briar Patch to allow for a change in the platted building envelope "C" location, and required employee housing unit designation, located at 1386 Buff her Creek Road. Applicant: Web Atwell Planner: Brent Wilson 4. A request for a variance from Section 12-6C-6, to allow for the construction of a garage within a front setback and Section 12-10-8, to allow for the construction of an undersized garage, located at 5125 Black Bear Lane / Lot 11, Block 2, Gore Creek Subdivision. Applicant: Montogomery (Mike) Mathias Planner: Allison Ochs d' 1 TOWN OF PAIL 5. A request for a final review of a proposed locker room expansion and loading dock addition to the Dobson Ice Arena, located at 321 E. Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 2nd Filing. Applicant: Vail Recreation District Planner: George Ruther 6. A request for a final review of a proposal to amend the Town's "Public Accommodation Zone District," Chapter 7 and amendments to Chapter 15, Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA), Town of Vail Municipal Code. Applicant: Johannes Faessler, represented by Braun Associates, Inc. Planner: George Ruther 7. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-6, to allow for a building encroachment into a rear setback, located at 2657 Arosa Drive / Lot 8, Block D, Vail Ridge. Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Allison Ochs TABLED UNTIL JUNE 28, 1999 8. A request for a variance from Section 12-6D-9 (Site Coverage) of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to allow for site coverage in excess of 20% and a variance from Section 12-6D-6 (Front Setbacks) of the Town of Vail Municipal Code, to allow for an encroachment into the front setback on a Primary/Secondary Residential zoned lot, located at 362 Mill Creek Circle / Lot 9, Block 1, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Walter Forbes, represented by Gwathmey-Pratt Architects Planner: Allison Ochs WITHDRAWN 9. A request for a modification to a platted building envelope, located at 1047 Riva Glen/ Lot 6, Spraddle Creek Estates. Applicant: Franco D'Agostino, represented by Robert Mach .Planner: Allison Ochs WITHDRAWN 10. Information Update ? Education Series 11. Approval of May 10, 1999 minutes. The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours in the project planner's office located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. Community Development Department Published May 21, 1998 in the Vail Trail 2 DESIGN REVIEW. BOARD FINAL AGENDA Wednesday, May 19, 1999 3:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE PROJECT ORIENTATION / LUNCH - Community Development Department 11:30 pm MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT -Clark Brittain Hans Woldrich Bill Pierce Melissa Greenauer Tom Weber (PEG) SITE VISITS 1:00 pm 1. Scorpio -131 West Meadow Drive 2. Dobson Ice Arena - 321 E. Lionshead Circle 3. Vail International - 300 E. Lionshead Circle 4. Wand - 381 Beaver Dam Circle 5. Hoversten - 95 Forest Road 6. Waterhouse - 285 Forest Road 7. Austrian - 696 Forest Road 8. Gold Peak Skier Tunnel - 458 Vail Valley Drive 9. Lot 13, Forest Glen - 4439 Glen Falls Lane 10. Vail Mountain School - 3160 Katsos Ranch Road Driver: George PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00 pm 1. Austrian residence - Conceptual review of a remodel of a primary/secondary residence. Brent 696 Forest Road / Lot 8, Block 1, Vail Village 6th Filing. Applicant: Mr. & Mrs. Neil Austrian, represented by Robert L. Arnold CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE 2. Hoversten residence - Conceptual review of a new single-family residence. Brent 95 Forest Road / Lot 32, Block 7, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Philip Hoversten, represented by Snowdon & Hopkins Architects MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Tom Weber VOTE: 4-0 CONSENT APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION: 1. That a Public Works and Zoning approval be required.. 3. Wand B Development, LLC - Conceptual review of a new primary/secondary residence Dominic with a Type II employee housing unit. 381 Beaver Dam Circle / Lot 1, Block 4, Vail Village 3'd Filing. Applicant: Wand B Development LLC, represented by Jay Peterson CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE TOWN OF PAIL 1 4. Golden Peak Ski Base - Skier tunnel. Dominic 458 Vail Valley Drive / Tract B, Vail Village 7th Filing. Applicant: Vail Associates MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED UNTIL JUNE 2, 1999 5. Antler's - Final review of a proposed expansion. George 680 W. lionshead Place/ Lot 3, Block 1, Lionshead Third Filing. Applicant: Antlers Condominium Association, represented by Robert Levine MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED UNTIL JUNE 2, 1999 6. Dobson Ice Arena - Final review locker room/loading dock expansion. George 321 E. Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 2nd Filing. Applicant: Vail Recreation District, represented by Odell Architects MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Tom Weber VOTE: 4-0 APPROVED WITH 2 CONDITIONS: 1. That brick pavers be installed at the entrance to the loading dock. 2. That a revised landscape plan be submitted. 7. Vail International Condominiums - Removal of trees. George 300 E. Lionshead Circle / Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing #2. Applicant: Vail International Condominium Association MOTION: Tom Weber SECOND:Melissa Greenauer VOTE: 3-0-1 (Bill Pierce abstained) APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION: 1. That the one tree on Vail International property be removed and no trees on Town of Vail property be removed. 8. Waterhouse residence - Final review of a new garage. Allison 285 Forest Road/Lot 20, Block 7, Vail Village 18 . Applicant: Steve & Linda Waterhouse, represented by Steven Riden MOTION: Bill Pierce SECOND: Tom Weber VOTE: 4-0 CONSENT APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION: 1. That the rail on the east be wood, rather than stone. 9. Lot 13, Forest Glen - Conceptual review of a new single-family residence. Allison 4439 Glen Falls Lane / Lot 13, Forest Glen Subdivision. Applicant: Lot 13, LLC represented by S.H. Cole Construction MOTION:Melissa Greenauer SECOND: Bill Pierce VOTER-0 APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION: 1. That it meet Public Works and planning approval. 2 10. Scorpio - Gate and parking improvements. George 131 West Meadow Drive/Part of Lot 1, Part of Block D, Vail Village 2"d Applicant: Scorpio Condominium Association MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED UNTIL JUNE 2, 1999 11. Lot 25, Glacier Ct. - Conceptual review of a new primary/secondary residence. George 1854 Glacier Ct./Lot 25, Block 2, Lionsridge #3. Applicant: Pat Dauphinais MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: TABLED UNTIL JUNE 2, 1999 12. Vail Mountain School - Temporary structure. George 3160 Katsos Ranch Road/Part of Lot 12, Block 2, Vail Village 121h Filing. Applicant: Vail Mountain School, represented by Pam Hopkins CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE 13. The Marriott (Lionshead) - Conceptual review of a major exterior alteration George and construction of a new interval ownership club. 715 W. Lionshead Circle / Marriott Mark, Morcus Subdivision Applicant: HMC Corporation, represented by East-West Partners and Gwathmey-Pratt MOTION: SECOND: VOTE: CONCEPTUAL - RECOMMENDED APPROVAL TO TOWN COUNCIL Staff Approvals Christopher-Wollard residence - Driveway snowmelt/re-alignment; revised landscaping. Brent 2550 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 34, Block 2, Vail Village 13th Filing. Applicant: Rocky Christopher Fredin residence - Finish unfinished basement. Brent 2091 - A Zermatt Lane, Vail Commons #5B/Unplatted, Vail das Schone Filing #3. Applicant: Peter M. Fredin Davie residence - Driveway snowmelt/stamped concrete pavers. Brent 776 Potato Patch/Lot 12, Block 2, Vail Potato Patch. Applicant: John Davie La Bottega - Addition of pavers and deck extension. Brent 100 E. Meadow Drive/Lots M & O, Block 5D, Vail Village 1 S` Applicant: Stephen Virion Meadow Vail Place Penthouse - 250 addition. Allison 44 W. Meadow Drive/Lot 1, Vail Village 2"d Applicant: Spraddle Creek Properties Sonnenalp Hotel & Spa - New canopy (revised) Brent 20 Vail Road/A portion of Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village V'. Applicant: Johannes Faessler 3 One Vail Place - Exterior painting. Brent 244 Wall Street/A portion of Block 5A, Vail Village is'. Applicant: Hill, Drescher, Smead & Wells Wall Street Building - Skylight addition. Brent 225 Wall Street/Part of Lots B&C, Block 5C, Vail Village 1 s. Applicant: Wall Street Building Condo Association Schofield residence - Stairway replacement. Brent 1448 Vail Valley Drive/Lot 18, Block 3, Vail Valley it. Applicant: John Schofield Vail Associates Pump House & Tennis Courts - Replace 5 spruce trees on W. Forest Rd. Dominic 615 W. Forest Rd./Unplatted, adjacent to Vail Lionshead 3rd Filing. Applicant: Vail Associates Vail East Condominiums -Window replacement. Brent 4093 Spruce Way/Vail East, Bighorn 3'd Applicant: Vail East Lodging Association McDonald's - Two new wall signs. Brent 2112 N. Frontage Road West/Lot 2b, a resub of Lot 2, Vail das Schone Filing #2. Applicant: George Greenwald Ginzberg - Bedroom addition. Jeff 4034 Bighorn Road, #1 /Lot 1, Block 1, Bighorn Subdivision. Applicant: Stewart & Lisa Ginzberg Eagle Bahn Gondola - New deck on south side of gondola. Jeff Tract D, Vail Lionshead 1 S`. Applicant: Vail Associates Shaper - New garage. Jeff 2645 Bald Mountain Road/Lot 10, Block 2, Vail Village 13cn Applicant: Steve Shaper Roost Lodge - Move equipment to non-visible location. Dominic 1793 N. Frontage Rd. West/Lots 10,11 & 12, Buffehr Creek Subdivision. Applicant: Rodney Cotton Stern - Entry addition. Jeff 1517 Vail Valley Drive,#1/Lot 12, Block 3, Vail Valley 1St Applicant: Don & Ann Stern Marriott Mountain Resort - New awning. Brent 715 W. Lionshead Circle/Marriott Mark, Morcus Subdivision. Applicant: Selim Wahba The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office hours in the project planner's office, located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 Sot Frontage Road. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356, Telephor for the Hearing Impaired, for information. 4 TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development DATE: May 25, 1999 SUBJECT: Proposed Parcels for Open Space Designation Staff: Russ Forrest 1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this worksession is to review 4 properties the Open Space Board of Trustees is unanimously recommending to the Town Council for consideration as designated open space. Attached is a map identifying the location of these four properties. II. BACKGROUND The Open Space Board of Trustees met on April 30, 1999 to establish a list of properties for designation. The Committee unanimously agreed to the properties identified in Table 1. The Vail Voters approved a Charter Amendment, which created a process to freeze open space uses in November of 1995. The margin of approval was .90% voting in favor of the amendment. This was a key next step in the Town of Vail Comprehensive Open Lands Plan to create a process to go beyond zoning controls to protect Town-owned open space. An issue raised during the development of the Plan was that, Town-owned open space parcels can be rezoned or sold with the approval of the Vail Town Council. Section 13.11 of the Town Charter provides procedures for: 1) Designating parcels as open space; and 2) Removing parcels from a designated status. III. SUMMARY OF THE DESIGNATED OPEN SPACE PROCESS Qualifications for designation Characteristics of Designated Open Space. To qualify as designated open space, the designated parcel must be owned by the Town of Vail and zoned natural area preservation, outdoor recreation, or agriculture open space and be either: 1) Environmentally sensitive lands (wetlands, riparian areas, critical habitat identified by the Division of Wildlife, or the Natural Heritage Program); 2) High natural hazard areas including the 100-year flood plain, red avalanche hazard area, high rock fall hazard area, and high debris flow hazard area; or 3) Town of Vail parks that provide passive outdoor recreation opportunities. Steps to designate open space Step 1: Unanimous recommendation from the open space board of trustees concerning a parcel of land which meets the characteristics as set forth in this Charter (see above) Step 2: The town council shall consider an ordinance to include such parcel as designated open space. Step 3: Every ordinance designating open space shall require the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire council for final passage. Steps to eliminate designation Step 1: Town council may consider the sale, lease, trade, alienation, partition, granting of an exclusive license or permit, use or zone change other than one of the open space zone districts identified in this Section of designated open space only upon receiving a unanimous recommendation of such action from the open space board of trustees. Step 2: The town council shall consider an ordinance referring such question of disposal of designated open space to the registered electors at a town election for their acceptance or rejection. The ordinance shall give the location of the land in question and the intended disposal thereof. Every such ordinance shall require the affirmative vote of three-fourths of the entire council for passage. Step 3: The vote of the town on proposed disposal of designated open space shall be held not less than thirty days and not later than ninety days from the date of the final council vote thereon. If no regular town election is to be held within the period prescribed in this subsection, the council shall provide for a special election; otherwise, the vote shall be held at the same time as such regular election, except that the council may at its discretion provide for a special election at an earlier date within the prescribed period. V. LIST OF RECOMMENDED PARCELS The folowing table lists the parcels and the natural or recreational features related to each property. Table 1 Property & Legal Zoning Natural Acres Remarks Description Features 1) Unplatted portion Outdoor Natural hill 2.66 This will be the site of of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Recreation side a new park and trail SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 1, Township 5 South, Range 81 West, generally located on the north side of Arosa Drive, and butting Sunlight North to the east andTown Manager's house to the west (see map). 2)Buffer Creek Outdoor Landscaped 1.1 This is an existing Park, Lots 40 & 34 Recreation park park of Buffer Creek Subdivisions 3) Tract B, Vail NAPD Riparian 3.89 This is a high quality Village 13"' Filling Area/Booth riparian area and 100 Creek year flood lain. 4) Unplatted land NAPD Undisturbed 4 There is possibly 1 south of Main Gore Lodgepole acre of buildable area Drive, County and meadow on this site Parcel 2099-182- environemnt, 00-002, 5176 Main upland Gore Drive. wetlands. VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The four properties identified in Exhibit A meet the necessary criteria and it is recommended that these properties be designated as open space. The Open Space Board of Trustees reviewed the staff's recommendation and voted on designating 4 recommended parcels as open space. All four properties are owned by the Town of Vail and have appropriate open space zoning. The total acreage of these properties is approximately 11.65 acres. As the Open Space Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the above properties for designation as open space, the Vail Town Council must now consider an ordinance to place the suggested properties in such designated status. A 3/4 margin of approval is required for passage of this ordinance. 0 Town of Vail Properties t i ggg k Lot l Address _ TOV Properties D ° Designated Open Space Recomendation for Designated Open Space 0 Parcels Gore Creek a i N Prepared by the Tom of Vail Community Development Dept , Planing Division W E G.I.S. Section May 1999 S 0aiy (~5 5-,) 6•g9 6 X G. C s. 4f W6 1999 Capital Street Maintenance Projects Bids Work Schedule "A" consists of a bid, between Chip Seal or Slurry Seal. The awarded contract will be based on the lowest responsible bid for either alternate on Work Schedule "A" Bid opening Monday 24, of May 1999. Name Bid 1.) Chip Seal - GMCO $ 85,693.40 2.) Slurry Seal - Intermountain Resurfacing $ 75,932.85 Halco $62,115.58 Low Bid 3.) Estimate - TOV $ 73,309.33 Work Schedule "B" consist of a bid on asphalt overlays, petrotac placement, setting of manhole rings and some milling to help match asphalt overlay to driveways and curb & gutters. Name Bid 1.) Asphalt - Frontier Paving Inc. $ 77,511.75 Grand River Construction S 76,507.10 Elam Construction, Inc. $ 71,449.85 B&B Excavating, Inc. $ 62,592.85 Low Bid 2.) Estimate - TOV $ 77,445.55 Mqff HINE WE NEWSLMER ~~NG ~yys-tiy .,Dear Community Residents: This annual newsletter. provides, a. brief ;update. of .cleanup, construction, and monitoring activities -at' the Eagle` Mine site during .1998.. The cleanup and monitoring, program is being conducted by Viacom. 'nternational Inc. in cooperation.. with . the U. S. Environmental Protection -Agency (EPA)' and Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE). ti The,Eagle Mine (located just-south of Minturn along Highway 24) was once a leading- producer of zinc and operated' until 1984: Cleanup efforts -have included moving, capping, ;and revegetating of approximately .70-'acres--of failings and yearly treatment of approximately 160 million gallons of . water. The program also consists of ongoing ;monitoring of the Eagle River at eight water quality. stations: Monitoring of aquatic .'Organisms (brown trout and insects) is conducted on " a yearly basis. Documents that ' provide specific - information and data regarding the 1998-water quality and monitoring activities at the Eagle Mine include.. _ --Eagle River Water Quality Report (1-998) ; Annual Biological Assessment of.the Eagle Mine=Superfund Site (April 1998); ' and --Eagle Mine- Site .Community Relations Plan (revised September 1995). Copies„ of -the: documents, can be found in the information repositories or by„ calling Eagle Mine project-contacts-listed on the back.'of. this newsletter. 1915 $IOWICAL ASSESSMENT: INMREASE.IN FROWN 90VT ' ' The 1998 biological assessment data (shown on the next page) prepared by the Colorado. Division of Wildlife in its annual report "Annual Biological Assessment of the Eagle Mine Superfund Site' (April 1998). indicate that brown trout population densities have responded favorably to the reduced metals concentrations of the Eagle River. Beginning in 1996 and continuing through 1998; more brown trout were present at some mine, sites than at some reference (comparative) locations. In addition; a sculpin (a native species currently present upstream at Redcliff and downstream at Wolcott) was collected at the mine site for the first time in 1997, and-at a-downstream reference location in 1998. This-is significant since the absence of sculpin in 1990=1996 was a potential indication that metal levels may have excluded the species from this stretch of the Eagle River. EAGLE' RIVER WATER 0140-. Forahe ninth consecutive. year thc water quality of the Eagle River . has been evaluated and documented. The 1998' data indicate that improvement, in Eagle River water quality at the Eagle Mine site is continuing, and dissolved metal concentrations during the -winter months are at historic lows.. The " evaluation=is based on water-quality samples taken at eight sampling locations in the Eagle River and three tributaries:... Dissolved zinc concentrations measured at the monitoring stations in March and September for the last 6 years are shown in the graph below.' The March readings. are among the highest in 4the year. due to low. flows and the effects of early'spring runoff. The September'readings represent -more stable flow conditions of late summer, fall and early winter. Sampling intervals (January, March; `April; -and August through October). are designed, to collect data at critical times of the year, and are expected to continue. -to .provide a complete- assessment of the -annual water quality conditions in the Eagle River: MARCH DISSOLVED ZINC CONCENTRATION SEPTEMBER DISSOLVED ZINC CONCENTRATION EAGLE RIVER EAGLE RIVER 1.6 1.6 . - - - - - - - - 1.4 - - - `1.4 1.2 - - - - t2 1 ui ,_,__,--__-_.-_i - 0.8 C i / - - i - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~.06 _ s .0.6 0 C O ' 0.4_ vp.q _ _ - - - - _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ 0.2 § 0.2 - - - - - • 1 ' i Q 'n Q _ v E-3 E-5 . E-10 . E-11 E-12A E-13B E-14!15 E-3 E=5'E•10 E-11. E-12A E-138 E.14115, r Eagle River Station _ Eagle River Station , 01993 [31994,131995 ? 1996 ¦ 1997_ G 1998 01993 ? 1994 [31995 131996 111111 997 O 1998 tWERWWEtt REDUCES WROW OF - WATER TO MINE Since 1990, . studies, have been. conducted identify- means. of reducing water flow into the Eagle Mine' and improving management of mine water. This past summer " a 960-foot" well . x is (Liberty-4).' was drilled to intercept o mine tunnel g n t . a thought to be carrying significant quantities of cleali-,water into, the Eagle Mine. During a„ two month'test of the well, approximately 80 gallons of _ water per minute were -successfully diverted from r w the. Eagle" Mine 'to Willow" Creek,.. above Redcliff. Plans to pump the Liberty-4 well on a full=time The crew works on the installation_ of . basis are underway for.summer 1999. the Liberty-4 well. ; CONSRUCTION UPDATE Construction and maintenance activities at the-Eagle Mine site during 1998, included: • 'Drilling the 9604oot Liberty-4 ,well; - • Replacement and maintenance.of portions of theSelden seep conveyance. pipeline to improve water flow; ; Construction•of a drainage system at the east corner of the C.TP- and Completion of revegetation at Rex Flats _and the Old Tailings. Pile. Construction and remedial measures anticipated in he original StateNiacom Consent Decree are = complete. The cap covering the'Consolidated'Tailings Pile is-complete, with ongoing monitoring of the vegetative cover. The water treatment plant', at the, site continues to operate, and approximately 160 million:gallons of water-were treated' during 1998.. Proposed construction activities for 1999 include surface water diversion-around waste rock piles and ' site improvements'-in the Belden. and Rock Creek areas: A permit to operate the.Liberty-4 welfon a permanent. basis.has also been obtained from CDPHE. Water quality sampling and monitoring of- ' .aquatic orgamsms'of the Eagle River will-continue at the site in cooperation with EPACDPHE, and-'the Division of Wildlife. Questions about construction activities may be directed,to Terry Killingsworth, Project Manager, Dames & Moore (for Viacom),at: (303), 299-7992. MInUrn DOW 3 Brown Trout Population as Percentage of Average' Reference Locations _ -E.-15p go• FonrCgotlEe.o E-13B eo d New cri of mks" ~ - _ _ • - Fert< re a ,o E-13 Nln,um .a 60 - - ` MldCle Scholl - Weer Trwb" pwd j# .8olk. Lake S b E-12A 20 . - - r. - 010 T811 W ~ - ` : at>ex ,002 111113: ,eu ,eas ,ooe ;,osz to", d i a The graph shows brown. 'trout poPulations- at Division- of M E-10 Wildlife Site-3,.' upstream from Two Elk Creek and adjacent to the Consolidated Tailings Pile., ' The number , Fo• ° E3 R " .of brown trout, per acre as a percent of average reference F I'loaft P" E-3 `locations ~ has. increased annually : at each of the other P cm ' monitoring sifes. : ; . SCALE D4 MILES Crook Red ' ; X4;.:;4 a4s;4 a:::4;4t}4 a ~4~ ;4: a;:4. ;;eas >'•4I. ~ 'Vdg Xq Matnai qpm `2HdQD pun aujlnuo!ttnt,ratul u~oabtA dq dJanitn.tadooa parndatd sbM aaj;alsMausrr~ sll;isg [j8~ II O,g, II.Ei1~IIIJ~ :IIa iouedsg ua sa[gtuodsip IgUISa aAu9IIa oJIIy W o, " 03A -3-3 w U3 L99L9 00'1!8A weO~,i a6e;uojJ 'S SL C+Cf• ' t E;`' .'ii' 1 ;7(] 5 ~f ;fit' pounoo wwol HBA - CZOZ-ZOZO3 0d '~303Q x sss4 008" '602 '30S H16 W ~lEa.; J.t~4N = 3~OOW 76 S3W kt0 •F,orfurther" information on the Eagle Mine Cleanup Program,.or to be added to the mailing list, please contact: Terry Killingsworth, Project Manager Marion Galant, CDPHE Community-Relations Dames & Moore (303) 692-3304 (303) 299-7992, Dennis Willis,-CDPHE On-Site Coordinator John Woodling, Colorado. Division of Wildlife (970) 248-7167 or (970) 827-5928. .(303) 291-7224 Gene Taylor, EPA Project Manager- (303),312-6536 Copies of documents available to the public may be found in the following-repositories: • Colorado.Department of."Public Health and Environment-Hazardous Materials Record Center, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Building B, Denver, CO 80222-1530 (303) 692-3331. , • '.Environmental Protection Agency,'Region VIII,'Superfund Records Center, 999 18th St.; Denver, CO 80202 (303) 294-1100., • Minturn Town Hall, 204 Boulder, P.O. Box 309, Minturn, C0,81645 (970) 827-5645 11 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 1999 Contact: Greg Hall, 479-2160 Acting Public Works Director VAIL SPONSORS FREE PUBLIC CAR WASH, FLOWER GIVEAWAY IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK (Vail)--The Town of Vail will sponsor a free car wash and will offer free flower samples from its greenhouse Wednesday (5-19) in celebration of National Public Works Week. The community activities will take place during an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Vail Town Shops Maintenance Facility across from the Vail Golf Course. Residents, business owners, employees and guests are encouraged to stop by and join in the activities, where the department's automated "brushless" vehicle wash will be featured, as well as pansy plants from the Town of Vail greenhouse. Vail Town Manager Bob McLaurin says the event puts a well-deserved focus on one of the town's most important departments. "They are, in short, the people who maintain and improve the systems and services vital to a community's health, safety and comfort," he said. Many of Vail's most recognizable features got their start within the Public Works Department, including the award-winning flower program within the parks and landscaping division, the Main and West Vail roundabouts, as well as the nation's largest free transit system. Other divisions within the department include streets and roads; parking; fleet maintenance; facility maintenance; engineering and administration. About 95 of the town's 200 full-time employees work within the Public Works Department. For more information, contact Greg Hall, acting public works director, at 479-2160. RECYCLED PAPER 11 TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY May 17, 1999 Contact. Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Officer COMMUNITY MARKETING DISCUSSION FOCUSES ON 1.4 PERCENT LODGING TAX BALLOT PROPOSAL During the fourth in a series of five Monday morning community marketing discussions, a straw 'poll was taken among the 25 participants, showing general support for the following: • Use the local marketing district (state legislation) as the Nov. 2 election vehicle since it provides the highest safeguard for permanently restricting the funds for marketing. The boundaries of the local marketing district would continue to be Vail-only, with the potential for other down-valley entities to join in the future. • Consider a 1.4 percent lodging tax ballot proposal, so as not to exceed the total sales tax in Vail of 10 percent. A 1.4 percent lodging tax would bring the total sales tax in Vail to 9.9 percent and would generate an estimated $1.6 million annually. Previous considerations had been at the 2 percent level. There also was a proposal today for a 1.25 percent lodging tax, generating an estimated $1.4 million per year. • Ask the Vail Town Council to maintain and/or exceed its current funding level for marketing activities on an ongoing basis to represent the community's contribution. Due to the Tabor Amendment, a commitment such as this could only occur on an annual basis. There also was a suggestion to require the current Town Council to raise the business license fee an additional 50 percent, generating approximately $150,000 toward shoulder season marketing. • Develop a comprehensive operational plan for use of the proposed funds. Next steps include: • An update to the Town Council at its May 18 work -session. • Continued discussions at the last of five scheduled community meetings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Vail Town Council Chambers on Monday, May 24. • An all-day planning session in June by members of the Vail Valley Marketing Board to develop a comprehensive operational plan for use of the proposed funds. Last week, members of the Vail Town Council had set a June 1 deadline in which to receive recommendations from the community on a ballot proposal(s) for marketing. Councilmembers also said they were waiting for a group of citizens to come forward to "champion" the issue. RECYCLED PAPER W MAY-1?-1999 15:13 VAIL RECREATION DIST P.01 MINUTES BOARD RETREAT VAIL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS 9:00 A.M. Monday, April 12,1999 Moab Valley Inn, 711 S. Main Street, Moab, Utah. Called to Order at 9:04 am- MEMBERS PRESENT Ross Davis, Chris hioffet, and Nancy Stevens. MEMBERS ABSENT Bart Cuomo and Steve Simonett. OTHERS PRESENT Piet Pieters, Bob TrauM Sharon Geankoplis, Diane Johnson, Mike Ortiz, Jim Sanders, Tim Heber, Susanne Chardoul, Tom Gaylord, and Ernie Bender. PUBLIC INPUT ON ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA None. APPROVAL OF MARCH 9* and 23'd MINUTES Nancy motioned to approve the March 9' and 23'd meeting minutes. Chris seconded Passed unanimously. There being no further fbmwl business, the retreat proceeded. Nancy Stevens, ecretary Rhonda Hickman, Admin. As ' An R19~' 4-I2m7 Post-it' Fax1 Note 7671 Dace 5 , 0o10, rwoeg Phones Phone a ' j Fax t iFax i MAY-17-1999 15:13 VAIL RECREATION DIST P.02 MINUTES WORKSESSION VAM PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT d/b/a VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS 9:40 A.M. Tuesday, April 27,1999 Krueger Room, Golf Clubhouse, Seasons at the Green Restaurant 1778 Vail Valley Drive Called to Order at 9:05 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Ross Davis, Chris Moffet, Steve Simonett, and Nancy Stevens. MEMBERS ABSENT Bart Cuomo. OTHERS PRESENT Piet Pieters, Bob Trautz, Diane Johnson, Mike Ortiz, Jim Sanders, Jim Heber, Susanne Chardoul, Tom Gaylord, Ernie Bender, Chris Hicks, Dan Garcia, Alan Lannimg, Kevin Foley, and Rhonda HickmaiL PUBLIC INPUT ON ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA None. VRD 2010 WISH LIST Piet compiled the list of projects that the Directors and staff talked about at the retreat. This list included programming, facilities, and other items that people might be interested in seeing developed by the year 2010. The Directors were instructed to highlight the items they thought had the most importance. Piet will prioritize those marked for the 3, 5, and 10 year plans and capital expenses. TOWN OF MINTURN PROPOSAL Piet introduced Alan Lanning, Minturn's Town Manager to the Directors. Alan wrote a letter asking the feasibility of Minturn becoming part of the VRD and what steps they should take. The Board will discuss the annexation and the appropriate procedures for annexation at the May 11, 1999 meeting. It is up to Mmtutn to hold an election to determine if it's residents would approve an increase to their tax base for the annexation. With a mill levy of 2.60/a, that would increase a $1,000 tax bill by approximately $60. Piet stated Jim Collins would put together a package of all the issues for the Board's review at the next regular meeting. MAY-17-1999 15:14 VAIL RECREATION DIST • P.03 BOARD MEMBER INPUT Nancy had a call from Rick Sackbauer who is a member of the Upper Eagle Valley Water and Sanitation Board. He suggested the possibility of VRD and the Water District combining forces to utilize the site the current gymnastics facility and future water treatment plant occupies' 'for a potential new gymnastics facility. Piet and Ross will contact the Water District. Chris brought a letter from ISI, which is a group that has offered to find sponsorships for the community facility building/project. She has reservations concerning the upfront fee they are asking for along with 15% total sponsorship fees from the facility once it is built. Ross is opposed to paying for a commercial endorsement. Since we have a tax exempt status, he feels we should capitalize on public donations for the tax benefit. Piet hopes to get the community facility done in phases, therefore eliminating the need for large commercial backing. Piet will put together a proposal for additional staff to attain financial sponsorship for our portion of the community facility. DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE Piet told invited the Directors to the Spanish language survival classes being held May 4'" and 18& at '10:00. He then went on to introduced Dan Garcia who is the new gymnastics supervisor. All the supervisors proceeded to inform the Directors of their department's events/activities. ADJOURNMENT Steve motioned for the meeting to adjourn. Chris seconded. Passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m. r ~(N 'An gpa,- Nancy Stevens, S etary Rhonda Hickman, Admin. Assistant F/MoV-27min TOTAL P.03 SENT BY:EAGLE, CO 5-19-99 ;12:41PM 970 328 7207 1/ 2 T- r. .A y f New Eagle County, Colorado WMAamNAM AWARD WWNER May 19, 1999 Media Contact: Nancy Buselt (970)328-8835 Immediate Release The Mortgage Credit Certificate Money is Gone! Funds for the Eagle County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program have all been allocated to help local residents purchase homes- The program was launched in March 1998 with more than six million dollars, and was targeted to first time home buyers. The certificate allows the home buyer to reduce their federal income taxes by up to 20% of the annual mortgage interest paid. Eagle County's Mortgage Credit Certificate was part ofa comprehensive plan to address the housing needs of local residents and was made possible through the efforts of the Eagle County Board of County Conunissioners in alliance with the Colorado Housing & Finance Authority. Great participation by nineteen mortgage lenders and the real estate community facilitated the rapid use of program funds, making it possible for local families to become homeowners. Mortgage Credit Certificates were issued to forty five households with the average home 500 BROADWAY, P.O. BOX 850 • EAGLE, CO 81631 • PHONE (970) 326.8605 • FAX (970) 328-7207 SENT BY:EAGLE, CO 5-19-99 ;12:41PM ; 970 328 7207 2/ 2 costing $154,000. Fifteen families purchased homes in Edwards, fourteen in Avon, and the balance was equally divided between Vail, Eagle, Gypsum, and outlying areas. Eagle County Commissioner James Johnson stated, "We're happy the success of this program has afforded 45 Eagle County families to not only purchase homes, but to purchase homes in Eagle County. We hope to continue efforts to help additional families to do the same-" Rodger Hara, of the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, commented, "It's been a pleasure working with Eagle County, and we're happy to have facilitated the process of getting so many people into their first homes in a way that could not have been accomplished without the Mortgage Credit Certificate. 'We would hope to be able to continue working with the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners to meet the affordable housing needs of the year round residents of Eagle County." From: Robert LeVne To: Bob McLaurin Date: 5/20/99 Time: 7:28:40 AM Page 1 of 1 Lionshead Merchants Association c/o Montauk 549 W. Lionshead Circle Vail. CO 81657 970-476-2601 970-845-5099 fax To: Bob McLaurin Date : 5/20/99 Time : 7:28:40 AM Company : Town of Vail Pages including cover page: 1 Merchants Meeting Reminder Wednesday, May 26 10:00 AM at Montauk Among other things, we need to talk about summer marketing. It appears that regional marketing is history. For at least this coming year Vail will be "going it alone". There's a reasonable chance that there will be a lodging tax proposal on the ballot this fall (likely at 1.4%). However, it's probably going to take some help from us in order to make that happen. Unfortunately, this topic has been beat to death over the years to the point where it has lost some of its perceived importance. But make no mistake about it... this is the single most important issue facing us today as business people. This will have a direct effect on our economic future and vitality. Please don't leave it up to someone else to make the decisions without your input. Hope to see you there on Wednesday. WinFax PRO Cover Page Y /h C THE MAUI NEWS -Thursday, May 13, 1999 - 47', 9r .17 F Hot. S i4E e..l C 0%0 too e"'rate' hi h-, make n.g state,.,.''o N_ noncorrtit iv e -hotel room fora year,'tt en itfoggws T t just doesn't that the hotel has to charge enouo to 1 seem to go cover the cost- of operating that room, away and no mat- As that cost goes higher and higher. ter how much we Hawaii becomes less competitive`or hope and wish, the limited visitor dollar. Thus..Wor= " the-economy do- der to stay comPe.titive• it is obv'.l.ous e s n ' t seem to ,001 that hotels have to find ways to reduce show any.signs of operating costs. improving in the What should, needs'and has tp be near future. done to turn this economic situation w It seems that LOWELL around? The one goal that policy . some political lea- L. KALAPA- makers and community, leaders ders are focused, should focus on is how to reduce the on the prospect that the Asian eco- cost of living and"doing busines nomic woes are about over and there- Hawaii. With high=.taxes, high .ti~er fore happy days are just around the fees and choking regulations, nQV corner. What those'leaders don't real- vestor can perceive the plrospe6t of,. ize is that those Japanese investors making ii profit in Hawaii. The_yery . who contributed to the exuberant word -profit-.is foreign to many pub.economy of the late 1980s got burned lic Policy makers who, in many cases, by their investments in Hawaii and view profit as a rip-off of their eon- oftq there is little likelihood that they will stituents i. return. But let's face it,.nq one invests hiird. 08 X While the eastbound-visitorfigure earned dollars in order Loose money,. 3 .:w= may rebound, just bringing visitors to As long as the costs of taxes and'com-" ' 3a r goverhm t reguI Hawaii will not in itself turn this econ- Nance with ations omy around. Let's face it, Hawaii long remain high: there'is hale fikelittood., . has been characterized as a capital- ' that any business tan-turn a protit;m , short state, where continual infusions .Hawaii.-The.saineabrvey:done'by: of capital are necessary to keep the srm!hTravel Researcli_founa Hawai-; Hawaiian economic engine going., If J's ratio _of profitsfrore hotel opl3ra - there is no new capital invested in : tions to be.tfie lowest-among th'iee. Hawaii, there will be no additional.. similar.U.S. visitOt estinations-:17he ; - ..'economic growth.... percentage of profit. to sales eaefiiri ~f gs;; While growth in the-number of visi- -after fxed'c " iges, liut beforeiri-" Old itioot?izec . { for arrivals will'bring new capital terst, depreciation and e't to ivas 22.8 percent"in Californiar22:0 our shores, that growth will occur. 3 percent in Florida, buton1y.13,1,Fier- - only if Hawaii is'viewed as a desirable cent in Hawaii: • " i= :r place to_vtsit: Certainly, Hawaii has > - d do s:;~ clean air, beautiful scenery and warm,'.'' -With these comparisons; if is,ho y t waters: But if that experieiicecosts :wonder that investors are taking'tlieir"( Pt :i substantially more than the bargain- capital elsewhere. Without that ia1Si- tal, Hawau cannot wan t 'l.0~S ' hunting traveler is willing to pay, then ~ d ProsP~• ~ Hawaii"won't have a chance` nitnar [f Hawaii is to~attract that capital, it eio< ing t4 pe.1' ri s iniei°est ri the' must dq very~chingrpbssii te~'tQ tn- °X F' Hawan`eirperience>is`notshedit be- P~4v&t_,rq o05eto y;~- cause the cost of doing business in turn a pro fitonwaltttvesfinent Pt Hawaii isnotchea However, in aff'ord k Ju4' t How expensive is it to do business in changes, such as a sr a ier tax bt*den ur ~h or less regulator contra means Isere Hawaii? A survey of annual operating , must be lessgovernment. That ie the That costs per hotel room a = conducted by " m mu Smith Travel Research for Price- wa- nib. Lawmakers donot want the ; . terhouseCoopers ayear or so ago ,:bad" person andaay off workers. r ` lists Hawaii with the Lawmakers don't want to give uppro a . highest annual grams On the other'side, publigem- operating cost per hotel room of the 1 destinations surveye$, at $47,760. `.Ployee union representatives will fight i 9 every effort.to downsize the pUblicr i The destination with the next highest payroll. cost to maintain a hotel r 7V oom was Hong .Kong at-$37-,237-per:year. So it would seem that HawairUat•; Hawaii's direct competitors in the" an impasse. Those. who have been 7 leisure market = the Caribbean and chosen to lead don't seern able toiead.. Mexico - checked in at $27,490 and . ,..No one wants to take the risk:'No due: - ~ Q $20,912,.Mpectively...These operat - wants to make the tough decis+'ttibs.: ' ing cost figures exclude.debt.pay "Perhaps it is time for iiew leadei hip. If not,-then Hawaii rvilic ' titi&to on ments so the cast of the site was not a in comparing tie, o eratin sinkmtotheeconorrik ckhol I'S : ¦ Lowell L Kaldpaas president of ,i 'If it costs that much to maintain a the Tax Foundation of Hawaii. v Tr THE RESOURCE CENTER OF EAGLE COUNTY 'Peace on Earth Oegins at .?tome... " Volume 1 Number 2 Spring 1999 Programs Why I donate and dedicate my time to Advocates The Resource Center of Eagle County Buddies by Jeanne Bailey Childcare Resource & Referral One of the most important strengths, if not THE most important, is Courtwatch the ability of people to be empowered to manage their fives with indepen- dence. This independence and self-sufficiency will allow everyone to make decisions that will contribute to the well -being of the individual as well as the Honorary` well-being of one's fellow citizens. Alas, this is not a perfect world Board Consequently, all of us have flaws and personality disorders that we have Dr. Jack Eck received through a variety of means; i.e., genetics, childhood experiencM Betty Ford adult experiences, etc. One of the tragedies of our modern life is the inability Mrs. Cortland Hill of individuals to overcome their previous negative and toxic experiences. Lynn Fritzlen This often leads to a re-creation and a continuance of the undesirable Mikki Futernick behavior. This is one of the reasons we have child abuse, domestic violence, Dottie Lamm sexual crimes, etc. This is also the major reason we have victims, as well as Richard Lamm perpetrators, who know no other form of behavior and who also help to Gail Lowenthal-Ferry : perpetuate the negative behavior. Darlene Deer Truehses Eagle County is no different than the rest of the country. In spite of our beautiful surroundings, cultural conveniences, etc., we are still a com- munity of diversity which reflects the general population of the Country. We Board of Directors have domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, etc. here. One of the Jeanne Bailey ways to fight this trend is by educating both the perpetrators and the victims. Sally Clair The Advocates, through their training and understanding into the cycle of David Gohmert violence, help many victims understand the psychology of this behavior both Jill Gordon from the the victim's as well as the perpetrator's aspect. We try to educate Lynn Gottlieb the victim that he or she does not have to take this punishment-that they do Joanne Mattio not deserve it. The key is the empowerment of the individual to realize that Peggy Nicholls they can change things-that they do have the power, both within the legal Barb Smith system and without it, to lead a life without being a victim to someone else's violence. A healthy self-image is vital to the spirit of the individual. This does not happen overnight. It takes time-sometimes years-for some people The Resource Center to extricate themselves out of a terrible situation. The Resource Center has PO Box 2558 helped hundreds of victims. It has also helped, through the Buddy system Avon, Colorado 81620 many, many children and teens by giving them a healthy adult mentor. I volunteer my time because this community, its citizens and its services wM 970/949-7097 only grow and prosper with the participation of mentally and emotionally Fax: 970/949-7087 independent citizens. This may sound like an idealistic and unreachable goal. Crisis:970/949-7086 but it is not. Every call we take from a victim and every young child or e-mail: teenager who is helped by a Buddy is another link in the chain of a healthy resource@vail.net community. Letter from the Director Tou are invited to Dear Volunteers & Friends, The Resource Center has been on The Resource Center the move (literally) and wants to apologize for any inconvenience this has caused any of of Eagle County's you. We are so excited about our new Open Mouse offices and hope you will be able to join us for our Open House on May 26 from 4:30 till 6:30 up above Paddy's in Eagle Vail, Suite # 213. Wednesday, jay 26th Our newsletter is dedicated to all of from 4:30 to 6:30 W our great volunteers! We would not exist without your generous willingness to serve others and you do make a difference! To Tease join us in cefe6rating our each of you a big THANK YOU ! To our Board of Directors, our Buddy Advisory volunteers and our new office! Committee, Advocates, Senior and Junior We are now rocatedat 40801 Yfwy 6, Suite 213 Buddies, Child Care Providers, and Court in Eagre-vada6ove Paddy's Watch volunteers our deepest admiration and appreciation for your time. Just can't say it enough, MUCH THANKS! We are in the process of organizing In Loving 9demory... the new Trustees Board who will have their We are blessed with a lot of wonderful friends and want to first annual meeting this summer. We have thank Tom Bailey for his generous gift given in memory of his had a great response from the invitations mother Jean Bailey. sent out last month. Again, THANK YOU All, Bev ALPINE BANK HELPING OUT Your Community Card (YCC), caring for Eagle County youth . The Buddies Program and Your Community Card (YCC) are working together to thank our Buddies for being such an important part of our growing community. When a ll 4 child and adult are paired up as a "match", they are expected to spend three hours together each week for nine months to one year. The Buddies Program organizes an activity on a monthly basis that is free to all Buddy participants. There are, however, many activities the Buddy matches choose, including going out for dinner, skiing, biking or going to a concert which can be cost) s Your Community Card approached the Buddies with a perfect solution. Each Buddy match received a Community ' Card. When the new issue is ready in October, each match will Special to the Daily receive a new card. This savings book not only helps s the Senior Alpine Bank recently gave an award to the Resource Cen- ter. When the bank opened an office in Edwards, they Buddies financially, it also shows them that their community donated $10 for every new account opened: $5 in the new appreciates their dedication and commitment to youth. account's name and $5 matching from Alpine all went to the Resource Center. The check is a for a total of $470. By supporting Your Community Card, you will sup- Pictured are Mike Glass, Ulana Bihun and Megan Wilson port the Buddies Program! of the Resource Center and Drew Dodd. Letter from a Senior Buddy, Ben Irvin I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ben and I am a Senior Buddy. I was asked if I would be interested in writing an article about being a Buddy, Without hesitation, I said I would be glad to do so. I thought I would share how I became a Senior Buddy, how our match relationship is developing and that participation can Make a Difference! Several years ago, I saw the Buddies ad in the Vail Daily. Each day I picked up the paper and saw the ad, I thought the Buddies sounded interesting. The result was what I would view as typical human nature; it remained just a thought. My procrastination on these types of issues changed dramatically a little over one year ago. I had been ill for several months, refusing to see a doctor. To make a long story short ...my condition was serious. The doctor hoped for a full recovery, but gave me the scenario that none of us like to hear. One day after my "Reality Check" with my doctor, I decided that I would start to make a difference on issues that I found to be important. The Buddies Program became my first commitment. I applied to be a Senior Buddy. Who would I be matched with? Would he like me? Would I like him? What would be my relationship with his family? Would my Junior Buddy have problems or issues that I wouldn't know how to relate to? Did I have the time to give? Would his family be interested in me? These were just some of the thoughts that were racing through my mind. It was now time to meet my Buddy, Tyler, and his family. Tyler's family includes his mother and older brother. We decided our first activity would be a family outing so that we could all get acquainted. I found out that one of his teachers suggested he participate in the Buddies Program so that he would have an adult male figure in his life. During dinner we discussed how we would interact, solve issues, and respect each other's positions. I learned that Tyler, who is thirteen years old, is well adjusted and has a very loving and caring family. Tyler and I try to get together at least twice a week. We share many of the same interests that other Buddies share, such as going out to dinner, seeing movies, skiing, going to Bronco's games, snowshoeing, etc. During our conversations and activities I have found that I am many things to Tyler. Sometimes I find myself in the position of friend, sometimes as older brother, and sometimes as a father figure. By wearing these different "hats", I think it becomes very important for Senior Buddies to not just offer advice or tell their Junior Buddy what is right from wrong, but to also have fun and not always feel that they have to offer their opinion on matters. Listening can be all that is needed. In closing, I think that people can make a difference. If you find someone who needs help, or find an organization that you believe in , challenge yourself and participate. Act on your feelings and don't wait for a crisis to become involved. If you know someone who would be a good a Buddy or needs a Senior Buddy, TAKE ACTION! At one point in our lives we must find out that we r have friends i that come and go. :a But we also must find C. out that we have true and precious friends that we must hold onto 1l all of our life. Nohelia, 10 years old Junior Buddy Christine and Katie, Buddies for over a year. The Resource Center Job Description Advocates/Courtwatch Program Coordinator Status: Exempt Reporting: Reports directly to the Executive Director Purpose and Job Description: The purpose of The Resource Center Advocates is to provide 24-hour counseling, assistance and resource referral to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Advocates work in Eagle County to provide assistance and resources to victims of family violence, and meet the needs of victims or families affected by domestic violence. This position is extremely important, as we are the only 24-hour crisis line available in Eagle County specifically for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. We are the only organiza- tion locally which can provide shelter. Responsibilities: Advocates/Courtwatch Program • Recruitment and training of all volunteers • Maintenance of statistics • Conduct regular volunteer meetings • Conducting shift change and preparing volunteer schedule • Assist Executive Director with grant writing and quarterly reports • Attend relevant conferences and training's • Write monthly newsletter • Conduct all necessary follow-up services for clients • Provide continuing services, referrals and education for clients • Conduct two yearly new volunteer training's • Maintain collaborative relationships with local victim service programs (District Attorney & Sheriff) • Conduct and maintain training's/relations with law enforcement and health care agencies • Be available for any community presentation/training requested • Continually advertise and promote service to community • Develop new programs and services when deemed appropriate • Assist with Resource Center publicity and community involvement Some evening, weekend, and overnight work will be involved. The Coordinator will need to have reliable transportation. Please call 949-7097 for information. Fax cover letter and resume to 949-7087 or mail to PO Box 2558 Avon, CO 81620 Program Updates... Advocates... Buddies... Advocates have been busy! In The participants of the Buddies Program have been quite busy in April we completed our first spring 1999! Monthly Activities included, ice-skating at Beaver Creek, attending training and our first training in collabo- a World Cup Event at Birds of Prey, Snowshoeing in Cross Creek, ration with the Sheriffs Victim Ser- watching Beauty and The Beast at the Vilar Center and Rockclimbing at vice's program. We got some great new Camp Hale! volunteers and enjoyed the collaboration Weekly meetings with senior and junior Buddies continue for 28 and joint education. We have also been matches, a total of 56 participants. Several matches signed on for another busy meeting with various law enforce- year, while some left the program for other states or other interests. ment agencies to ensure that all police We are grateful for the families, volunteers, teachers, counselors and officers are aware of our services. other community members who have contributed to the growth of the One of the upcoming changes to Buddies Program. This support has been instrumental in allowing us to this program is a restructuring of the reach as many Eagle County children as possible. job position. The Advocates Coordina- Thanks to Gay Cotter of Minturn Middle School, our Senior for will begin overseeing and creating a Buddies were given tips on being positive mentors. She discussed model- Courtwatch program to ensure that vic- ing, mistrust issues and showing children patience. In May, a diversity tims rights are respected in the legal training was made available to Senior Buddies. It included presentations system. Hopefully this will become a by Pastor Carl Walker of Mt. of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Greg full time position and services to victims Osteen of Vail Valley Cares/Salvation Army. will increase ten-fold. Many children are still waiting for Buddies. Eight girls and The crisis line has been busy thirteen boys are either in process, or are waiting to be matched with an recently. Since January, we have han- adult mentor! Currently, five adults are in process or are ready to be dled 297 calls and have safehoused 2 matched with a child. Adult volunteers make a nine month to one year women and 4 children for a total of 6 commitment to meet with a child on a weekly basis. It is a fun, fulfilling nights. We have also provided advo- and worthwhile experience. Make a difference in a child's life, be a cacy for 5 clients via accompanying Buddy! victims to court, assisting with immi- gration applications and obtaining re- straining order's. As you can see, we Childcare Resource & Referral... have been busy. We don't anticipate The new satellite office in Garfield County is up and running! calls letting up and continue to fight for Computer technicalities have been an issue, however, our Referral Spe- the end of domestic violence and sexual cialist, Dana Damm, has managed to work out the kinks and is now assault. Remember... 949-7086 working on a fully updated computer. Calls for childcare in both Eagle and Garfield continue to be challenging due to the shortage of care in our areas. We have had a total Megan, Oh Megan, of 270 calls from January I st to April 30th. 48% of the parents were Where will you go? calling in need of care for children 2 years and younger! Don't you know, We continue to look for ways to increase the supply of high Chicago doesn't have ski-able quality childcare. One way to start is by appreciating and valuing our current early childhood professionals. snow. Megan, Oh Megan Megan Wilson, the Coordinator of Advocates, and Co-coordinator of May you fill your head with Buddies, will be leaving The Resource Center on May 31, 1999. Megan knowledge and was accepted to DePaul University's Graduate Program in Public Ser- your heart with glee, vice. Her time at The Resource Center amazed anyone who had the plea- Then come back to us with your sure of working with her. She has touched the lives of many people in Graduate Degree! Eagle County. I know she will continue to carry the same enthusiasm wherever she goes! We will miss you tremendously! CARPE DIEM! L9919 00 'I!DA •pb a6D~UOJJ 'S 9L VOA }0 UMOl ninow2w imunon UMOI 'U11H OZ918 ope.10103 'uonV 8332 xog 'O'd Sjunoa al2ed jo aatuaa aaanosaR ay,L VSn The Resource Center of Eagle County P. O. Box 2558 Avon, Colorado 81620 Phone: 970/949-7097 Crisis Line: 970/949-7086 Fax: 970/949-7087 e-mail: r!^source@vail.net X'(!- ; T- c _ Vail Alpine Garden / Foundation s~ Gore Creek W'Idflower VOLUME 13 Spring • 1999 NUMBER 3 Warm Spring Gives Early Start for Alpine Rock Garden Construction Construction of the Alpine Rock Garden plants that will find their home in the rock will proceed this summer, thanks to Friends of garden will be specially grown from seed over y' Betty Ford who have allowed their donations the winter. Nicola Johnson, plant ecologist, is to be used to finish the Gardens. Work began already at work compiling plant lists. in April with pipe laid across the green space The Education Center has been put on 1 in lower Ford Park to provide needed hold for now because of escalating costs as a c ~ ~I I / 1 drainage from the upper gardens. This work result of the site move. (See President's Notes coincides with Town of Vail repair of damage on page 2.) done by 5000+ people who attended the opening ceremonies of the World Alpine Ski Championships and by horses who galloped New Grants Trigger across the green as part of the show. Enhancements for 'F Rock walls, rough pathways, ponds, waterfalls (minus water) and large trees Gardens and Volunteers should be in place by the end of the season. A $15,000 grant awarded to the Gardens Shrubs and herbaceous plants will be planted in February by the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation in the spring of 2000. Many of the alpine in Denver is providing much needed upgrades in the administrative offices as well as furnishings for our new volunteer room in the Vail Professional Building. The Vail Valley Foundation's annual grant award of $11,000 will support the Butterfly Launch, the Festival of Flowers, Winter Interlude and garden operations. Finally, $10,000 received from the Town of Vail helped with the resurfacing of i y t the pathways in the perennial garden making them accessible to people with physical r z disabilities. A state-of-the-art copy machine has been ' purchased for the office as well as Microsoft Author Angela Overy (r.) is introduced by Barbara Office 98 for three new computers donated by Holden (l.) at April High Tea and Garden Hats party. board member Dick Liebhaber. BG Base, a Ms. Overy's slide presentation on her book "Sex In sophisticated database, will enable plant Your Garden" delighted guests. More photos on page S. ecologist, Nicola Ripley Johnson, to compile Please see Garden Grants on page 8 Notes.rom the President Thanks to Friends of Betty Ford for Funds to Finish the Garden Funds to finish the Alpine Rock Garden will come from donations originally given by Friends of Betty Ford to build the Education Center. %AAW Loss of the building site on the lower bench of Ford Park, within the Garden Dedication itself, and its move to a site adjacent to the soccer field provided both a new challenge of the Gardens' and an opportunity. It substantially New ADA Pathways escalated the cost of the building, but it also freed the site to finish the Alpine Rock with President and Mrs. Ford Garden. The Education Center was put on hold to finish the Garden first. Sunday, July 4, 1999 This winter, with the concurrence of at 2:00 p.m. President and Mrs. Ford, the Board has approached Friends of Betty Ford to Refreshments reallocate money designated for the Education Center to allow us to finish Betty July Fourth Concert follows at 3:00 p.m. Ford Alpine Gardens. We have heard from Ford Amphitheater most of the Friends and are assured of save The Date continuing construction this summer and next spring. Thanks to those Friends who realize the importance of the educational message of Be A Pathway Partner the Garden itself and are enabling us to Your $10 contribution will help build express it. the ADA Pathways - Helen Fritch , Name(s) VAIL ALPINE GARDEN' FOUNDATION Newsletter (as they should be written in chalk for the dedication) Published quarterly by Vail Alpine Garden Foundation, 183 Corti Creek Drive, Vail, Donor Name Colorado 81657, phone 1970) 476-010, the newsletter 15 a benefit of membership in Vail Alpine Garden Foundation, a nonprofit Colorado corporation. t Enclosed is $ for Pathway Stones Newsletter Staff: Helen Fritch, Nancy Young, Nicola Ripley Johnson r < r r BOARD OF DIRECTORS Make checks payable to and mail to: Vail Alpine Garden Foundation, HONORARY DIRECTOR Betty Ford 183 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO 81657 OFFICERS Helen S'. Fritch,; President ; 'Kafherine S. 13o,rgen, Vice President Lynda Goldstein, Vice President Robert 7ou,erer THE GARDEN CENTER OF EAGLE-VAIL Robert Kenney, Treasurer o eM- or Matthews & Associates Landscaping, Inc. DIRECTORS Landscape Architecture and Construction Box 8567 • Vail, Colorado 81658 U.5.A. Jeanne Bailey Shea, DorFvard Richard Liebhaber Maureen Shapiro • Analysis, Planning, b Design Ross Boyle Deane Hall Andrew Pierce Ellen Waterman 1 • Trees, Shrubs, G Flowers • Reclamation b Revegetation • Irrigation Design G Installation STAFF: also In Gypsum - 978-524-8731 Development Director, Nancy Young; Office.Manager, Diane Park; Plant Ecologist, Nicola Ripley Johnson (970) 949.507 • (970) 949.5079 FAX 2 Garden Auxiliary Recruiting Volunteers For Both Summer and Year Round Jobs The new Garden Auxiliary offers a f- . XC' variety of opportunities for volunteers to get involved with the Gardens, meet new people, and learn more about gardening and alpine plants that grow in our mountain environment. Volunteers and members assure the continued excellence of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and its programs through their work and financial support. r Here are just a few of the 1999 Volunteer activities that support a great community project. Call Auxiliary Chairs Loretta Shea (476-2519), Helen Beckwith (748-1408), or the Garden office (476-0103) for more information Helen Beckwith (l.) and Loretta Shea (r.) newly elected or to let us know how you can help. Chairs of the Garden Auxiliary welcome your help in a wide variety of volunteer positions. Volunteer Gardeners (May through September) Work in the Gardens on Monday and/or Thursday mornings between 9:00 a.m. Membership Outreach (year round) Help to and noon, or during the early evening with our expand our membership by hosting or organizing new Sunset Gardeners group on Tuesdays after neighborhood gatherings to present information 5:00 p.m. A great learning opportunity. about Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, its programs, and educational opportunities. Garden Docents (June through Labor Day) Guide visitors through the Gardens on Environmental Action (year round) Serve on an scheduled Monday and/or Thursday morning environmental committee to raise environmental tours at 10:30 a.m. or on special group tours. awareness in the Vail Valley. Recent projects have Learn history of the Gardens as well as more included Adopt-A-Rare-Plant, the Bog Bridge at about the plant collection and alpine Shrine Ridge, revegetation planning for the Vail environment. Pass rest area, and environmental conferences. A new project: plant rescue in areas targeted for Garden Gift Shop (June through mid- development. September) Volunteer a few hours each week in Office Support (year round) Help our office staff our schoolhouse Gift Shop, a historic 1922 one- located in The Sitzmark Lodge: BG database entry room school. Greet visitors, sell garden gift items, and learn about the early settlers of the and plant labeling, catalog library books, Vail Valley. The shop is open 10:00 a.m.-1:00 newsletter publication, preparation of bulk mailings, response to phone/mail inquiries. p.m., Monday-Saturday Events/Workshops/Lectures (year round) Some Visit Our Garden Too! events offer fund raising opportunities, while others are purely educational. All provide P excellent PR for the Gardens, and many are well established in the community -Vail Valley Sec et Festival of Flowers, Annual Plant Sale, Children's Garden Butterfly Launch, Vail Garden Tour, A Midsummer Night, Winter Interlude. New ideas are welcome. home accessorittng + interior planrseaping t custom dried & silk arrangements + antiques and Our Gardens and programs are funded architectural pieces + garden & cottage style gifts entirely through the generosity of our donors. All 100 E. Meadow Drlve 970.476.2241 of these activities and the professional staff needed (aeros: Jrom the 5onnenalp) to support them come from an active membership. Vail's Full Service Florist Specializing In Your membership gift at any level can extend to Unique Floral Designs Including others your love of gardens and concern for the Wildflower, Oriental, Tropical and Holiday environment. 3 Get Ready, Set, Plant! Annual Plant Sale on Memorials & Tributes June 4-5 Has What You In memory eanne jean H. Bailey J M. ley In memory of Donn Z a Brennan Need for Your Garden Kathy Loden In memory of Margaret Deming Spring has sprung, and eager gardeners are Helen & Gary Christy anxious to start planting. Start out at the annual Georgena Kabel plant sale on Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5 Mr. & Mrs. F. Henry Michel at Riverwalk Center in Edwards. Come early In memory Alex Dostal jean & T. K. Klein on Friday afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. to get In honor of Adele Douglas the best choice of plants and to relax with old Douglas M. Kinney friends at the member's party at Zino's In memory of Emilie Dugan Irene & Michael Yaccino Restaurant. Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 In memory of Edwin C. Fishel p.m. Hank & Angie Knoche Growers from near and far will offer their In memory of Elsie McIntyre specialties for your mountain garden. Spring Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Christ}, Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Devoe Valley Nursery and the Palisade Greenhouse In memory of Lynn Denise Oliver will bring a wide assortment of annual plants. Rebecca M. Oliver Ernie Whitford, a.k.a. "Mr. Trough," will be In memory of Terrie Stevens Stephen & Susan Satterlee there with his troughs and alpines. Perennials In memory of Frances Wegener will come from West Canyon Tree Farm and The C. Philip Smiley FamilN, herbs from a grower in Rifle. Of special note to gardeners interested in growing natives is the wonderful collection of LAND DESIGN BY ELLISON, INC native Colorado plants from Gary Ludwig of Pleasant Avenue Nursery in Buena Vista. Gary Design; has been growing native plants at his nursery Construction since 1972 and specializes in Rocky Mountain Maintenance natives. Gary's plants are always a big hit at the Pools and Spas sale, not only for the variety and health of the Water features plants, but also for the environmental message ' Perennial gardens that goes along with growing natives. Native plants are adapted to our climate and have low water demands after becoming established. They require little fertilizer, and they attract a wide variety of animals and Land Design By Ellison insects. Gardeners who plant native plants are 970. Box 1259, Avon, CO 81620 sensitive to the need for water conservation, 970.949.1700 especially in the more and areas of Colorado and other western states where periods of summer drought are a common factor to which gardeners need to be especially sensitive. Gary's collection includes numerous native columbines in flower such as Rocky Mountain -tmntLiTY1 Gardens Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) and Oil Shale 827-9384 Columbine (Agicilegia barnebyi). This year his list features a dwarf A. caendea called "Summit Columbine." In addition there are also more Proud Sponsor of unusual native gems such as Old Man of the The Vail Alpine Garden Mountain (Hymenoxys grandiflora) and Scarlet Foundation and Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata) to add special interest The Vail Garden Tour to your garden. 4 Vail Valley Festival of Flowers Sunday, July 18, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Frida, A fa ~1, Noon A Midsummer Night Champagne Party y y - Bella Riva Ristorante, Golden Peak 5th Annual Children's Butterfly Launch Hosted by President & Mrs. Gerald R. Ford Friday, June 4, 3:00-6:00 p. m. Saturday, June 5, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Other Learning Opportunities 14th Annual Plant Sale Riverwalk at Edwards, Exit 163 on I-70, Members' Monday and Thursday Mornings, 10:30 a.m. Party, Zino Ristorante, June 4, 5 p.m. Guided tours of Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Tours leave from Schoolhouse mid-June through Sunday, July 11, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Labor Day; $4 fee 2nd Annual Vail Garden Tour Six private gardens open to public Learning in the GardensWorkshop Series June 17-August 12, Thursdays at 9.30 a.m. July 12-17, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Meet by the Schoolhouse. Look for: Artists In The Gardens Use of Color in Garden Design Local artists & musicians display their talents Introducing Basic Perennials Alpine Ecology Wednesday, July 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. History of the Gardens Garden Awards Pruning Judges visit & evaluate local gardens De-mystifying Botanical Names Awards presented at A Midsummer Night Champagne Party, July 18 Sunday, May 16, 9:00 a.m.-Noon Learn Your Medicinal Plants Hike with noted herbalist Lynn Albers and discover hidden medicinal properties of OOD i ~},a 1 wildflowers. Meet at No Name rest area, Rte. 70, west of Glenwood Canyon. $15 donation. Reservations 970-476-0103 S Saturday, July 10, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. '.a High Country Garden Tour - Steamboat Spgs. Presentation by park supervisor of Yampa River Botanic Park followed by tours of six private garden and outdoor living spaces. For details, call • 81nce 1939 - 970-879-5056 SINl **,I &34 Backcountry hikes offered at Vail Nature Center. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Wildflower walks at the ownt Q~~1~ Aw. Year-Round Garden Center With Gift Shop Nature Center daily, 1:00 p.m. For details call 970- 970-945-6747 479-2291 Summer Science Series for Children & Adults Gore Range Natural Science School COLORADO LA 1NS CA P ES Outdoor science workshops all summer. 1 111",` ii For details, call 970-827-9725 ,111111 1 1111 Professional Lawn & Tree Care Travel Adventure • Mountain Pine acctle (MPB) Control (Trunk Injection Technique) New England Fall Foliage Tour, Sept. 24-29 • Complete Lawn Maintenance Hike inn-to-inn in New Hampshire White Mtns (spring - summer - Fall Treatments) $1296 pp. Call DBG for details, 303-370-8051 • Ornamental TREE Prunins Explore China, October 1-15 • Landscape/Irrigation Consultation Venture beyond tourist destinations with botanical • Certified NAA Arborist. 20 + Years Experience and Asian specialists. Includes stop at '99 • Environmentally Safc/Effective International Horticulture Exhibition in Kunming. $3438 pp. includes RT air from Los Angeles RESULTS GUARANTEED! ? Call office for details, 970-476-0103 FREE ESTIMATES (970) 468-5309 5 Xeriscape and Plant Select: A Perfect Combination The use of plants that are appropriate for our region is environment can vouch for the quality of each plant. an important element of one of the principles of Xeriscape. Cultivating the use of such plants is the goal Listed below are. the plants introduced since the begin- of the Plant Select program. Since the early 1980's, ning of the program in 1997. Please note that not all the Denver Botanic Gardens and Colorado State University plants are "dry" plants because there are some wet areas have grown plants in experimental studies to determine in the Rocky Mountains. Be sure to consider adding one the plants' ability to flourish in our cli- or more of these plants to your own mate. Eventually, the plants that did landscape. You can see them growing at well in those trials found their way Denver Botanic Gardens, Hudson into the green industry. As a conse- Gardens, and several Xeriscape quence, we have a wonderful palette of demonstration gardens around Colorado. hardy perennials, shrubs, and trees that 1997 are thriving in our gardens today. Agastache rupestris - Sunset Hyssop However, they represent only the Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie' - beginning of what is to come. The Carol Mackie Daphne Gardens and the University have put Salvia argentea - Silver Sage their focus of plant introduction into a Veronica liwanensis - Turkish Veronica program called Plant Select. Viburnum x rhytidophyllo ides 'Allegheny'- Alleghany Viburnum A wide range of plants from home 1998 gardens, nurseries, and nature-particu- Buddleia alternifolia 'Argentea' - Silver larly the high plains/intermountain Fountain Butterfly Bush region and other similar climates Delosperma floribundum 'Starburst' - around the world-are selected for gen- Starburst Ice Plant eral cultivation and observation. Those Gazania linearis 'Colorado gold' - that can thrive in our semi-arid envi- Colorado Gold Hardy Gazania ronment and are also visually appeal- Osteospermum barberiae v. compactum ing are further evaluated by Plant _ _ - Purple Mountain Sun Daisy Select committee members. Members Osteospermum 'Lavender Mist'- are horticulturist and nursery people Lavender Mist Sun Daisy from the Rocky Mountain region and Rhynchelytrum nerviglume - Pink beyond. Finally, the choicest plants Penstemon x mexicali `Red Rocks'- Height: Crystals Ruby Grass are selected for propagation by the 1511, width: 12"; full sun to moderate shade; 1999 green industry and promoted to profes- moderate water; hardy in USDA zones 4b-8 Callirhoe involucrata - Winecups sionals and the general public alike, (up to 7000'); best soil is garden loam; Digitalis thapsi `Spanish Peaks'- sports a constant succession of bright rose Spanish Peaks Foxglove Each year, five to eight plants will be flowers all summer. (illustration by Tim LePon) Lonicera Korolkowii v floribunda 'Blue introduced and be made available for Velvet' - Blue Velvet Honeysuckle purchase at many nurseries throughout the intermountain Oenothera macrocurpa v. incana 'Silver Blade' - Silver region. At the Botanic Gardens Annual Plant Sale, always Blade Evening Primrose held on Mother's Day weekend, Plant Select plants will Penstemon x mexicali 'Pikes Peak Purple' - Pikes Peak be sold, as will trial plants that may become future intro- Purple Penstemon ductions. Penstemon x mexicali 'Red Rocks' - Red Rocks Penstemon (see illustration) Those of us who appreciate Xeriscape can recognize the Plectranthus urgentatu.s - Silver Dollar Plant value of this program. With Plant Select, we can fulfill Spartina pectinata - Prairie Cordgrass the axiom to use plants that are appropriate for our region as our plant choices grow each year. And we will know Reprinted from Water Wise!, the official publication of Xeriscape Colorado. that the most qualified horticulturist who study our unique 6 'Noxious Weeds A Growing Concern -n~- This is the title of a pamphlet produced by the Bureau of Land Management, which recently identified on National Public Radio the spread of noxious weeds in the west as the greatest threat to our natural ecosystems. x r Noxious weeds are distinct from other plants in r- that they are exotics; that is, they are not native to'' l the United States. They often have no natural predators and are allowed to grow unchecked. By Wild Caraway Musk Thistle nature they are aggressive and competitive, stealing moisture from the native plants and eventually taking over the land. y The following weeds are under mandatory control in Colorado: Ifr1 f Leafy Spurge Russian Knapweed Spotted Knapweed Diffuse Knapweed Under mandatory control in Eagle County are: Musk Thistle Canada Thistle Under voluntary control in Eagle County are: Common Burdock Diffuse Kna,rweed Plumeless Thistle Whitetop Common Burdock Wild Caraway Welcome Sarah! Sarah Strong will be our summer gardner this year, working with garden Ways to prevent the spread of volunteers to care for Betty Ford Alpine noxious weeds: Gardens. Sarah is a 1998 graduate of Colorado Avoid spreading seed in your tires by ; State University with a degree in Landscape keeping to maintained roads. , Horticulture. Her gardening experience includes work following graduation as a Don't drive through infested areas. groundskeeper for the Bloedel Reserve, a 150 acre garden in Bainbridge Island, Pull weeds before they seed. If they Washington. She lived in Evergreen, have seeded, collect the seed in a Colorado prior to plastic bag and remove. college. She is veryw Contact the landowner if you enthusiastic about her find an infestation. work in Vail and looks forward Use only weed-free food to meeting the many for pack animals. volunteers and visitors to the Gardens this summer. 7 Garden Grants from page 1 plant lists, produce labels for the garden and communicate with botanic gardens world- z wide. A conference table and two dozen chairs have been placed in the volunteer room which has also been enhanced by an office desk and room dividers from NorthStar Inc., a hotel grade coffee pot and cabinets from 4 The Sitzmark Lodge, a computer from Nicola `r and Danny Johnson, a portable phone from Linda Tomlinson and a microwave oven from Diane and Barry Park. Wonderful Garden Hats Our library collection quadrupled in quantity as well as quality with Lynda Seen at April High Tea Goldstein's contribution of 126 botanical books including such diverse topics as Monet's Passion by Elizabeth Murray and Design With Nature by Ian L. McHarg. Garden members are invited to use the y library which is located in our administrative offices in The Sitzmark Lodge. Botanic prints , and garden posters are still needed to brighten the walls of the volunteer room. i-, Please call the office should you have something to contribute - 476-0103. r' i ydfC°.:. 1 Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID . , Vail Permit No. 31 Alpine 183 Gore Creek Drive Vail, Colorado Garden Vail, Colorado 81657 Foundation Change Service Requested Q Mayor Rob Ford ' r C The Town of Vail .r o O (9 75 S. Frontage Road ~ o Vail, CO 81657 ~ o I~a~ 21, Ln~~nc~ti~ Bl~t~e~~y Annual Plant Sale, June 4 - 5 At Riverwalk in Edwards Members' Party - Zino Ristorante - June 4, 5:00 p.m. y' u ~y TOWN OF PAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 MEDIA ADVISORY FAX 970-479-2157 May 19, 1999 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MAY 18 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour*, Arnett, Jewett, Kurz, Navas* `Did not attend the full length of the meeting. --Information Update Regarding Dobson Ice Arena Locker Room and Loading Dock Expansion Proposal The Council toured the town-owned Dobson Ice Arena to learn more about the expansion of Dobson's locker room and loading dock area as proposed by the Vail Recreation District, which operates the facility. Councilmembers Bob Armour and Michael Arnett said they'd like to see the relocation of some trees near the creek to help screen the loading and delivery area, while Councilman Ludwig Kurz expressed Council's interest in ensuring the expansion plan is in concert with the upcoming community facilities process. Also yesterday, the Council heard from Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association who expressed compatibility concerns about the texture of the expansion's exterior. Next steps include a May 19 hearing with the Design Review Board and a hearing May 24 with the Planning and Environmental Commission. Generally, Council members said they were supportive of the proposal. For more information, contact George Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145. --Interviews for 3 Liquor Board Positions In preparation for the evening meeting, the Council interviewed David Chapin for reappointment to the Vail Liquor Board. Two. other candidates requesting reappointment were unable to attend the interview. See evening meeting briefs for selections. --Vail Valley Marketing Board Interviews Also in preparation for the evening meeting, the Council interviewed three of four candidates for one opening on the Vail Valley Marketing Board. The three candidates interviewed were Jim Feldhaus, Meggen Bernstein and Adrienne Kingman. A fourth candidate, Les Utley, was unavailable for the interview. See evening meeting briefs for selection. --West Fest After hearing a presentation by Bill Brice, director of special events and communcation for the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau, the Council voted 4-0 to authorize $35,000 from the general fund to help attract the Michael Martin Murphey 1999 Colorado WestFest to Vail. The town's funding is contingent upon collecting commitments from the Vail Valley Marketing Board, the Special Events Commission, as well as the lodging community. Also, Brice said the VVTCB would reimburse the town for its contribution up to 80 percent for each sponsorship dollar raised. WestFest is scheduled to take place Aug. 28 to Sept. 6 this year. In the past, the annual Labor (more) RECYCLEDPAPER Pitkin County Human Services POD Sponsors REGIONAL HUMAN SERVICES QUARTERLY MEETING Tuesday, June 1, 1999 9AM -12 Noon Schultz Health & Human Services 0405 Castle Creek Road, Aspen ' Directions: Take Hwy. 82 from Glenwood Springs. You will go through several intersections, (Carbondale, El Jebel, Basalt etc.). Stay on Hwy. 82 past the Aspen Airport and Buttermilk ski area. The first stoplight you come to after Buttermilk is Maroon Creek Road, turn right at that light and make an and turn right (by the immediate left on Castle Creek Road. Go about a mile i ' ~ Hospital sign), Health & Human Services building is on your left. i, AGENDA Youth Violence Y2K Preparedness - Hilary Smith Regional Child Care Plan Kathleen Forinash & Margaret Long Warm Welcome - Sandy Swanson Agency Rounds Continental Breakfast Will Be Provided by Pitkin County See you there! Pitkin County Human Services 0405 Castle Creek Rd #7 Aspen, CO 81611 HI AT20'99 .3 3 1133S~t~.crO~~CC~Y s~7 r PS kit-TER ` 8397679 Vail Town Council 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 yc' 7r RECEIVE MAY -2 T. ou are invited .to The Resource Center of Eagle County's Open Mouse. ZVeA6 ay,'- flay 26th 'fr6m;4:30-to 6:30 TW Pfeasejoin us in celebrating our volunteers' and'our-new office!, We are now focated at 46801 Yfti j 6, Suite'213-ifi Eaafe=vadabove Paddy's.. 949-7097 A TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 1999 Contact: Patrick Hamel, 479-2333 TOV Environmental Health Specialist TOV ANNOUNCES 1999 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD WINNERS (Vail)--Winners of the fourth annual Mauri Nottingham Environmental Quality Awards were announced today (5-25) by the Town of Vail. In the individual category, Annie Egan of Brush Creek near Eagle takes top honors for coordinating recycling efforts at community events and for generating public awareness during Earth Day. The top business winner is Vail Valley Medical Center, which recently received its Green Star environmental certification and was applauded for installation of environmentally-friendly lighting and landscaping at the new Edwards Medical Clinic. In the student category, Will James of Eagle Valley Middle School is being recognized for his water quality study on Eby Creek. The winners were selected by a 5-member award committee and will be recognized by the Vail Town Council during an award ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 1 in the Council Chambers. There were 9 citizen nominations for the Nottingham award this year, which is named for the founder of the valley's We Recycle program. The award recognizes outstanding involvement, actions or programs that protect the valley's environment. This year's annual award was sponsored by the Town of Vail, Holy Cross Electric, FirstBank of Vail and Images of Nature. Here's a brief description of the winners: Annie Egan Egan was cited for her community recycling efforts. In particular, she coordinates collection of recyclable items during the Eagle County Fair, Eagle Flight Days and other events based in Eagle. Most recently, Egan organized and ran a booth to recognize Earth Day activities at City Market in Eagle. The event was used to raise awareness of recycling in Eagle County and to (more) RECYCLED PAPER Add 1/Mauri Nottingham Awards point out the availability of earth-friendly products. Brochures were available that promoted composting, pioneer wind and solar programs, as well as Alpine garden events. Additionally, Egan raises all of her own garden vegetables organically every summer. Vail Valley Medical Center Vail Valley Medical Center was nominated for its careful selection and installation of lighting fixtures for the parking areas at its Edwards facility. "The architecture and landscaping are nice," _ the nomination states, "but what I wish to point attention to is the benign lighting. This is not a project that glares. The lighting there is ever-so tasteful. You see the lighting fixtures in the parking areas, and those fixtures all go downward, to illuminate the parking area, not laterally to illuminate the pinyon forest of the BLM lands, the flanks of New York Mountain, Orion's Belt and Polaris." The nomination lauds Vail Valley Medical Center for creating a balance in providing a lighting system that allows people to see what they need to see "without lighting up the universe, blotting out the stars, the night, and the moon." A second nomination praised the Medical Center for its participation and certification in the Green Star environmental program for area businesses. As a result, the medical center now purchases recycled paper for printers; reuses packaging material; replaces old lighting ballasts with new magnetic ballasts for greater energy efficiencies; donates older medical equipment to needy hospitals; returns printer cartridges to the manufacturer for refills when they become empty; and offers a shuttle and carpool program for employees which has decreased the number of cars driven to work by 10 percent. Will James Will, 10, is a student at Eagle Valley Middle School and was nominated for his study of Eby Creek and Eagle water quality, which was published in the March/April issue of Dragonfly magazine, a national publication that promotes student involvement in scientific issues. Through his work, Will has set an example of positive stewardship in educating the community about water quality issues. Will and his parents, Ted and Elizabeth James, live in Eagle. Others nominated for the 1999 award include: Individual Category Russell Forrest, Vail's Community Development director, who coordinated the Sustainable Summit Conference, held in conjunction with the World Alpine Ski Championships; Dave Kisko, who organized an office-wide recycling program for Stewart Title; Kim Langmaid, founder of the Gore Range Natural Science School in Red Cliff; and Bill and Patty Ransdell, who recycled an old house and barn that once stood in Avon. Student Category Keegan Hammond and Katy Brandes of Eagle Valley Elementary School, who organized a recycling program at their school. The names of the 1999 winners will be added to a plaque housed in the Town of Vail Council Chambers. The winners also will receive one of the following prizes: a $250 savings bond from FirstBank of Vail; $250 of electric power from Holy Cross Energy; or a framed picture from Images of Nature in Vail, worth $250. (more) 4 Add 2/Mauri Nottingham Awards Previous winners of the award include: Ken Neubecker, the Jean Johnson family, Byron Brown, Betty Ford Vail Alpine Garden, Antlers of Vail, Coyote Cafe, Eagle Valley High School, John Wright and Kerry Donovan. Nominations for the 2000 environmental award will be taken next April. For more information, contact Patrick Hamel, the town's environmental health specialist, at 479-2333. TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY May 24, 1999 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Officer VAIL VALLEY MARKETING BOARD VOLUNTEERS PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR VAIL-ONLY SUMMER MARKETING SCENARIOS; VAIL VALLEY TOURISM AND CONVENTION BUREAU BOARD TO DISCUSS TAKING LEAD IN CONVENING NEXT ROUND OF COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS During the final session of five Monday morning community marketing discussions, participants today offered suggestions to Ross Boyle, chairman of the Vail Valley Marketing Board, who said the VVMB had agreed to hold a half-day retreat beginning at 7:30 a.m. June 17 to develop a year 2000 operational plan for summer and shoulder season marketing. Boyle said two "Vail- only" marketing plans would be developed. One would use a $2 million budget that assumes passage of a funding mechanism on Nov. 2: the other would use a $1 million budget that assumes resurrection of marketing funds in some form should the vote fail. Boyle said the VVMB would not create a plan at the $500,000 level because the budget would be ineffective. Those attending today's meeting offered the following guidance for the upcoming planning session: • recreational activities outside of Vail, such as rafting, golf, horseback riding, etc., should be promoted in the summer marketing guide. However, downvalley lodges and other businesses that compete with Vail businesses should not be promoted in the guide • central reservations should be used and coordinated with the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau • a group sales program should be assumed in partnership with the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau, at least for the upcoming year 2000 • donated administrative support from the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau for VVMB operations should be assumed for the upcoming year 2000 • continue the public relations contract • resolve an interim funding issue that otherwise prohibits advance production of the summer guide for winter distribution The June 17 planning meeting will be held in the Vail Resorts corporate training center at the Season's Building in Avon. The public is welcome to attend. Also today: • Gary Fries, general manager of the Cascade Club and a member of the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau board of directors, said he'd take a request to the VVTCB board asking it to take a lead role in bringing a ballot issue proposal to the Vail Town Council on June 1 in partnership with the lodging and business community. The lodging group meets May 28. (more) RECYCLEDPAPER Add 1/Marketing Discussion • Paul Johnston of the Christiania Lodge voiced opposition to the proposed lodging tax, saying it would unfairly penalize winter guests who wouldn't benefit from a summer visit. Instead, Johnston proposed a 1 or 2 mill property tax ballot measure. • Ross Palmer, a local public relations practitioner who's been involved in several election issues, said a Vail ballot issue has little chance of passage unless a political action committee forms quickly and assumes an educational role as part of the campaign. Today's meeting represented the last informal pre-ballot discussion sponsored by the Town of Vail staff and Council. Earlier, members of the Vail Town Council had set a June 1 deadline in which to receive recommendations from the community on a ballot proposal(s) for marketing. Councilmembers had also said they were waiting for a group of citizens to come,forward to "champion" the issue. TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 MEDIA ADVISORY FAX 970-479-2157 May 21, 1999 Contact.- Kris Widlak, 479-2454 Vail Housing Coordinator HOUSING LOTTERY APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR TWO NEWLY-LISTED VAIL COMMONS RE-SALES (Vail)--Lottery applications are now available for the re-sale of two newly-listed affordable housing units at Vail Commons in West Vail. The units each have 992 sq. ft. with 2-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms. A lottery drawing will be held June 24 to select qualified buyers for the properties. One of the units, located at 2092 F Zermatt Lane, will sell for a maximum of $118,774.44, while the second unit at 2090 B Zermatt Lane will sell for a maximum of $117,741.53. The sales prices. represent a 3 percent annual cap on appreciation following closing on the units by the original owners. Lottery applications are available from the Town of Vail Community Development Department and are due by noon June 11. The property at 2092 F Zermatt Lane will be shown at an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. June 3 and June 9, while the property at 2090 B Zermatt Lane will be shown from 5 to 7 p.m. June 3 and June 10. To quality for the lottery, applicants must: • currently own no residential real estate in Eagle County • use the residence as an owner-occupied primary home • work in Eagle County a minimum of 30 hours per week over the course of a year and plan to continue working that same amount until the sale of the property or retirement • agree to a re-sale cap of 3 percent annual appreciation. For more information on the housing lottery, or to request an application, contact Kris Widlak in the Town of Vail Housing Division at 479-2454. MAY 20 HOUSING LOTTERY RESULTS One of the two units listed above became available late yesterday (5-20) when David Yurick, who already owns a Vail Commons unit, was awarded a different unit within the complex during last night's housing lottery. Yurick's old unit now goes into the resale process which is handled by the Town of Vail. Here are the standings from last night's lottery with names listed in the order drawn*: (more) RECYCLED PAPER V Add 1/Vail Housing Vail Commons Unit C-23 Sales Price: $117,259.33 Tier 1 David Yurick (was awarded unit; closing is June 7) Sharon Bell Dirk Johnson John Lancaster Scott McClarrinon Tier 2 Brian Taylor Jennifer McIntyre Tier 3 James Yurcak Julie Schwerdtfeger Brian Flanagan Robert Trautz Tyra Fessler James Deighan Tier 4 Marcus Mueller Michael McClinton Pete Rudrud Allen Best Vail East Unit 36 (Buy-down unit) Sales Price: $140,000 Tier 1 David Yurick John Lancaster (was awarded unit and has until May 24 to accept) Tier 2 Tyra Fessler Tier 3 Pete Rudrud *Applicants were placed in tiers, according to the number of points earned for their work history and longevity of residency in Vail and/or Eagle County. The lottery drawing began with a random selection of names within tier 1, then moving to tier 2, etc. The housing unit was then offered to the first name drawn. All remaining names were drawn to form a reserve list in the event the top person elects to decline purchase of the unit.