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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-23 Support Documentation Town Council Work Session i 4 ' VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1999 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA 1 • Charlie Davis - 20 Year Anniversary. (5 mins.) 2. Tito Montoya -15 Year Anniversary. (5 mins.) 3. PEC/DRB Review. (15 mins.) Brent Wilson Allison Ochs 4. Discussion of Use of Chalet Road for Winter Valet Parking. (15 mins.) Greg Hall ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review the request and provide input to staff on the use. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Valet parking is a service provided to Vail guests by the Town of Vail through our contractor Mountain Valet. This operation takes place at Golden Peak. Mountain Valet uses 10 spaces at the skier drop off area to temporarily store cars before shuttling them to Ford Park. During busy times, these ten spaces fill up and additional cars begin to block the operations of Golden Peak before the cars can be shuttled. The use of Chalet road across the street would add the additional capacity of 12 cars close to the operations. This would reduce the amount of traffic on Vail Valley Drive, free up additional free parking spaces in Ford Park and provide assurances that the Golden Peak operations are able to handle the surges in demand. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It would be our recommendation if this is a use you would like to have pursued further the following conditions should be met. Input from the neighborhood be received and brought to the Council for the meeting of Dec 7th A walkway is delineated through this space to allow pedestrian access to the neighborhood. No nighttime parking be allowed. The area be reserved for the special events who have traditionally used the space, i.e., American Ski Classic The use could be revoked if problems arise. A maximum number of 12 cars be allowed. 5. Review board roles in the development review process as defined in the Russell Forrest Town Code and staff recommendations for improving the commercial and Dominic Mauriello multi-family development review process. (30 mins.) Tom Moorhead ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review and provide input to staff on the recommendations. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The purpose of this review of the commercial and the multi-family review process is to clearly delineate the current process for large scale commercial and multi family development and to identify opportunities to improve the process. Staff would like to recommend several actions, primarily administrative in nature, to improve the process for the community and the applicant. Staff has discussed 1 COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP TOPIC QUESTIONS FOLLOW-UP SOLUTIONS 1999 9/21/99 TCI FRANCHISE FEE TOM: In a request before the Council at the 9/21/99 work The TCI Franchise fee cannot be raised above 5% pursuant to federal Kevin Foley session re: funding equipment/programming for Channel 5, regulations. There is the opportunity to activate the equipment funding the question was asked as to whether the TOV could raise provision. the franchise fee. 11/16/99 SEIBERT CIRCLE CHRISTMAS LARRY PARDEE: Status of installation of Christmas tree(s) FOLLOW UP: Larry has talked w/Nancy Sweeney and will proceed TREE in Seibert Circle. w/request from AIPP Board to place 1-2 trees in Seibert Circle. Public Sybill Navas Works will attempt to have them in place prior to Thanksgiving; if this cannot be scheduled, they will be installed the following week. 11/16/99 TIMBER RIDGE UPDATE/ BOB/TOM: Schedule Executive Session update re: Timber OVERLAY AFFORDABLE Ridge. What is the timing on presentation of the "affordable HOUSING ZONE DISTRICT housing zone district" formation? Chuck Ogilby 11/16/99 HOT WEDNESDAY NIGHTS LARRY PARDEE/GREG MORRISON/LORELEI: Requests Kevin Foley from the WF were made approximately 90 days ago to support these free concerts and to include the following: 2 officers/3 hours/15 nights (5:30-8:30 P.M.) - still being discussed; Barricades/trash removal - scheduled by Public Works; 2-20 AMP electrical circuits at CheckPoint Charlie - this upgrade has already installed by Public Works; 5 Special Events Permits - the town has up to 10 Special Events Permits (liquor licenses) during a calendar year. 5 have been provided to the Foundation for these events. 11/16/99 THANK YOU LETTERS TO LORELEI: Asked that we prepare a thank you letter Whis ELECTION COMMISSION signature to thank Mary Jo Allen and Karen Morter for their Ludwig Kurz & Council past service on the election commission, and again, for agreeing to continue to serve in that capacity. November 18, 1999, Page 1 11/16/99 RECYCLING MAGAZINES BOB/PATRICK HAMEL: What materials are currently being Materials accepted at all 7 drop off locations in the county are: Chuck Ogilby recycled within Eagle County? It is Chuck's understanding *all colors glass that neither cardboard or magazines are currently being *plastics #1 and #2 recycled locally. Would a cost analysis provide insight as to *aluminum and tin cans whether we should proceed wllocal collections of these *newspaper items and transport them to Denver? *corrugated cardboard In addition the Vail site takes: *old skis and snowboards *mixed office paper *magazines *phone books (City Market also accepts for a limited time) Chipboard is not accepted (cereal boxes, twelve pack soda boxes, etc.) If the Town Council would like for us to accept chipboard we can collect it and make a monthly trip to Boulder. There would be a small transportation cost for this service. Boulder is the only location in the state that accepts this material. Magazines are not under the current County/BFI contract so the Town has picked up the expense to have magazines collected. The cost is between $21 and $42 a month depending on volume. PEEP (partnerships for environmental education programs) assists in keeping all recycling sites clean and they also have a truck.which they use- to transport some materials to Summit County or Denver. The Town does contribute money to PEEP for their help with recycling and the Green Star Program. November 18, 1999, Page 2 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE Monday, November 22, 1999 AGENDA Project Orientation / PEC LUNCH - Community Development Department 12:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Site Visits : 1:00 P.M. 1. Rezoning -1950 Chamonix 2. Webster - 2755 Snowberry Drive 3. City Market - 2109 N. Frontage Rd. West 4. Ski Club Vail - 598 Vail Valley Drive Driver: Brent 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 minor subdivision, to allow for the re-alignment of the right-of-way, located at 2755 Snowberry Drive/Lot 10, Block 9, Vail Intermountain. Applicant: David E. Webster Planner: Brent Wilson t 2. A request for a variance from Section 11-4B-3, to allow for one additional building identification si n, located at 2109 N. Frontage Rd. West/Vail Commons City Market, Vail das Schone 3r Filing. Applicant: City Market, Inc. Planner: Allison Ochs 3. A request for a worksession to discuss a redevelopment proposal involving a rezoning, conditional use permit revision and development plan approval for Ski Club Vail, located at 598 Vail Valley Drive / Part of Tract B, Vail Village 7m Filing. Applicant: Ski Club Vail, represented by Snowdon & Hopkins Architects Planner: Brent Wilson TOWX OF VAIL ' 1 4. A request for a rezoning from Primary/Secondary to Outdoor Recreation, located at 1950 Chamonix/Lot 34, Buffehr Creek Subdivision. Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Gregg Barrie Planner: Allison Ochs 5. A request for a worksession to review a major amendment, to allow for the proposed redevelopment of the Vail Village Inn, Phase IV, within Special Development District No. 6, and a conditional use permit, to allow for the operation of a fractional fee club in the Public Accommodation Zone District, located at 100 East Meadow Drive/Lots M, N,-& O, Block 5-D, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Daymer Corporation, represented by Jay Peterson Planner: George Ruther TABLED UNTIL DECEMBER 13, 1999 6. Information Update - White River National Forest Plan amendments. 7. Approval of November 8, 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. Please call 479-2138 for information. 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 November 19, 1999 in the Vail Trail 2 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, November 17, 1999 3:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING RESULTS PROJECT ORIENTATION / LUNCH - Community Development Department 12:00 pm MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Bill Pierce Clark Brittain Hans Woldrich Galen Aasland (PEC) Melissa Greenauer SITE VISITS 2:00 pm 1. Gillette - 2782 Kinnickinnick 2. Axelrod -1977 Circle Drive 3. Valbruna -100 E. Meadow Drive 4. One Vail Place - 244 Wall Street Driver: Ann PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00 pm 1. Vail Snowboard Supply - Exterior painting. Brent 493 E. Lionshead Circle/A portion of Block 1, Vail Lionshead 15` Filing. Applicant: Speciality Sports MOTION: Hans Woldrich SECOND: Melissa Greenauer VOTE: 3-0 DENIED - Based on non-compliance with the Lionshead Design Guidelines. 2. MJL Development - Final review of a new single-family residence. Brent 4355 Bighorn Road / Lot 3, Block 3, Bighorn 3rd Addition. Applicant: Michael Lauterbach MOTION: Melissa Greenauer SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED 3. Gillette residence- Review of proposed modifications to approved plans. Ann 2782 Kinnickinnick Road,Tract B / Lot 11, Innsbruck Meadows. Applicant: Brian Gillette CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE 4. Webster residence - Final review of a new single-family residence. Brent 2755 Snowberry Drive/Lot 10, Block 9, Vail Intermountain. Applicant: Chip Webster MOTION: Hans Woldrich SECOND: Melissa Greenauer VOTE: 3-0 TABLED At TOWNOF PAIL 1 n ¦ 5. One Vail Place - Review of sign application and proposed exterior modifications. Allison 244 Wall Street / Block 5C, Vail Village 1St Filing. Applicant: Tom Sapiro MOTION: Hans Woldrich SECOND: Melissa Greenauer VOTE: 3-0 TABLED UNTIL DECEMBER 1, 1999 6. Valbruna - Review of proposed mural on exterior of building. Ann 100 E. Meadow Drive / Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village 1St Applicant: Marco Tonazzi MOTION: Melissa Greenauer SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION: 1. That it be reduced to 5' x 6' with a soft, irregular border and that the top be in line with the adjacent storefront windows. 7. Axelrod residence - Request for separation of primary unit and EHU. Brent 1977 Circle Drive / Lot 25, Buffehr Creek. Applicant: Peel / Langenwalter Architects MOTION: Hans Woldrich SECOND: Melissa Greenauer VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED 8. Vail Plaza Hotel - Conceptual review. George 100 East Meadow Drive/Lots M, N, & O, Block 5-D, Vail Village First Filing. Applicant: Daymer Corporation, represented by Jay Peterson CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE Staff Denials Summers Lodge -Tree removal. Ann 123 Willow Place/Lot 5, Block 6, Vail Village 1St Filing. Applicant: Rick Halterman Staff Approvals Kenny's Double Diamond - Re-paint. Brent 500 E. Lionshead Circle #22,#23 Lions Pride/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Lionshead 1St Applicant: Kenneth O. Friedmann Tyrolean Condominiums - New sign/awning. Ann 400 E. Meadow Drive/Block 5, Vail Village 1St Applicant: Tyrolean Condo Assoc. Vail Gear - New sign. Ann 122 E. Meadow Drive/Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village 1St Applicant: Charlie Stone Buchenal residence - Hot tub. Ann 2632 Cortina Lane/Lot 5, Block B, Vail Ridge. Applicant: Caleb Burchenal 2 Allen residence - Retaining wall. Ann 2992 #B Bellflower/Lot 10, Block 6, Vain Intermountain. Applicant: Francis and Paula Allen Greenhill Spa - Portable spa. Ann 1139 Sandstone Drive #2/Lot Al, Block A, Lions Ridge Filing 1. Applicant: Mark Greenhill Deevy residence - Addition. Brent 736 Forest Road/Lot 11, Block 1, Vail Village 6th Filing. Applicant: Brian and Caryn Deevy Johnson residence - Interior conversion of crawl space into garage. Allison 1760 Sierra Trail, Unit A/Lot 23, Vail Village West Filing 1. Applicant: Lloyd Johnson We Recycle- Information sign. George 75 South Frontage Rd./Unplatted, Vail Lionshead 2"d Filing. Applicant: Town of Vail Apollo Park - Hot tub. George 442 S. Frontage Rd. East/Apollo Park Condominiums. Applicant: John Blazofsky Vail Clinic, Inc. - New mechanical equipment. George 181 West Meadow Drive/Lots E&F, Vail Village 2nd Filing. Applicant: Vail Clinic, Inc. dba Vail Valley Medical Center 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. Please call 479-2138 for information. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479- 2356,Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. 3 Memorandum To: Town Council From: Russ Forrest Dominic Mauriello Subject: Suggested Improvements in the Commercial/Multifamily Development Review Process Date: November 23, 1999 1. Purpose The purpose of this work session is to summarize the current process for large scale commercial and multi family development projects and to identify opportunities to improve the process. Staff has met with the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Design Review Board to discuss improvements in the development review process. Significant issues around roles of the various boards and of Council were identified along with how to improve communication between the boards during the application process. Attached is a summary of the roles and responsibilities of the various boards based on the current code. In this worksession staff would like to: • Review the development review process for major commercial projects and suggested improvements • Review roles of the various boards including the Town Council in the development review process as defined by the Town Code. • Tom Moorhead will review legal issues related to communication with applicants and interested parties on development review and legislative actions. 2. Goals for the Development Review Process The following are goals for the development review process that staff have identified: • Achieve the development goals identified in applicable master plans and fairly apply the Town Code in developing staff recommendations. • Create as efficient and fair of a process as is possible, which results in the highest quality development consistent with the Town's vision of being the premier ski resort community. • Give clear direction to applicants on the process and the applicable regulations • Treat applicants and the public, as customers with the public being our primary customer. The Town must: be impartial and fair; be responsive to requests; allow affected parties the opportunity to communicate their opinions to the boards during public hearings; and clearly communicate the applicant's, staff's, and board's responsibilities in the process. 1 3. Challenges • The Special Development District (SDD) process asks staff and the'boards to make a recommendation on whether the benefits of a project outweigh the costs. • Currently an applicant can work with the DRB and the PEC for up to 6-8 months, make numerous revisions, receive a favorable recommendation, and then receive significantly new or different direction from the Town Council. • The review of a project by the boards tends to overlap. For example, both the PEC and the DRB will make recommendations on massing to the Council on a SDD application. • There is limited time to accurately communicate complex information to the Town Council. 4 4. Current Process Special Development Districts: Step 1: Initial Review by Staff to identify major issues Step 2: Joint Worksession with Council and PEC Step 3: Two to Six Worksessions with PEC and DRB Step 4: Staff develops recommendation Step 5 PEC and DRB develop a recommendation for the Town Council Step 6: Council reviews project during worksessions (1-2 worksession) Step 7: Council Considers 2 readings of an ordinance for an SDD Step 8: Final DRB review Maior Exterior Alterations: Step 1: Staff reviews project to identify major issues Step 2: PEC and DRB worksessions to review project Step 3: Council update on project during the PEC and DRB report Step 3: Staff develops recommendation Step 4: PEC approves, disapproves, or approves with conditions a major exterior alternation. Step 5: Final DRB review 2 5. Summary of Issues and Actions Issue Action Follow-up Sequence of Obtain Council input on the broad parameters Discuss with Board Review of a project earlier in the process: Steps PEC, DRB and with an SDD would include: Council 1) Staff review to identify critical issues 2) PEC review to identify critical issues If there were a 3) Council has 1-2 worksessions to review formal sketch the conceptual plans and identify critical plan approval - issues for the project - height, uses, then the code general benefits of the project outweigh would need to be the potential costs of deviating from the modified. underlying zoning. Is there a justification for supporting an SDD? 4) DRB & PEC develop recommendations 5) Council reviews final plans and considers an ordinance for an SDD 6) Final DRB review Clarify Roles Staff has summarized the roles of the Discuss and Council, PEC, DRB, and staff in the obtain agreement attachment. This summary indicates several on the roles of conflicts where roles are overlapping between each entity. This the two boards. Staff would recommend that may require a the PEC not review specific design issues. code change. Communication Have at least 1 joint work session early in the This is an between DRB process between the DRB & PEC to clearly administrative and PEC communicate how massing issues will be action that has addressed. occurred in the past. Create Design On complex projects staff will develop a Build off of what Review Board checklist for design review to aide in the was done for the Checklist decision making process for the DRB. DRB for the Marriott project Engage the Using the checklist mentioned above, have This is an services of an an independent reviewer with significant administrative independent design experience review a project for action that designer to compliance. This information would be Community provide an forwarded to.the DRB to further aide in the Development has independent design review process taken in the past. review of design Require image Require large-scale commercial and Simply require processing residential applicants to use image this for submittal- processing to simulate how a proposed Visual analysis building will look from various points around already required. the building. This should also include a distant/landscape view from the interstate or other viewing point (ski mountain) 3 Staff Memo/ Focus on improving the verbal presentation to Administrative Presentations Council Action In the memo summarize the pros/cons & implications of a project up front in the memo. Ensure all critical issues are resolved or resolvable before giving a staff approval for a recommendation. Adequate time Commercial development review is complex. Ensure there is for presentations Staff needs adequate time to responsibly adequate time on communicate the critical issues and the Council implications to the Council so that they can agenda make an informed decision. Scoping before a Request that applicants notify adjacent This is an submittal property owners prior to a submittal to review administrative the plan action that can happen immediate) 6. Action Requested of Council Staff would request the following from the Town Council: • Would you like to create a preliminary approval process (sketch plan) for the Town Council on SDD applications? • Would the Council like to clarify the conflicts in the code where PEC is reviewing design issues? • Is the Council comfortable with the other administrative recommendations that staff is recommending above? 4 Roles and Responsibilities Of the Town of Vail Boards and Staff Revised on July. 16, 1999 Purpose: The purpose of this document is to clarify the responsibilities of the.Design Review Board. Planning and Environmental Commission, Town Council and staff on various applications reviewed by these agencies. Summary of general distinctions between the DRB and the PEC on development Applications: Planning and Environmental Commission: Design Review Board: The PEC's review of most applications is focused The DRB's review of applications is focused on on large-scale issues such as appropriateness of the only those issues contained in the design guidelines use, impacts of the development on the development such as ultimate bulk, mass, and articulation of objectives of the Town, economic impacts of structures, roof pitch, proposed materials, color, proposed uses, impacts on neighborhood, traffic landscaping, etc. impacts, pedestrian access, general environmental impacts, general impacts of bulk and mass on The DRB is not responsible for issues related to the neighboring sites, and the like. economics of a development, the proposed use, off- site traffic impacts, mitigation of development The PEC is not responsible for such things as impacts on public infrastructure, etc. architectural details, roof pitch, materials, fagade treatments, landscaping, etc., as this is the responsibility of the DRB. The PEC shall: The DRB shall: • Ensure plan meets the technical requirements of • Review the proposal for compliance with the Zoning Regulations (setbacks, GRFA, Chapter 11 Design Guidelines, Vail Village density, building height, site coverage) Urban Design Considerations, Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Architectural • Evaluate the impacts of the development on Design Guidelines, Streetscape Master Plan adopted TOV policies (Land use plan, Vail Village Master Plan, Lionshead Redevelopment • Evaluate site layout and on-site circulation Master Plan, Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan) • Evaluate building architecture including detailed bulk and mass review based on desian • Evaluate the impacts of a development on the guidelines neighborhood, traffic, air and light and general bulk and mass (potential off-site impacts) • Evaluate all structure materials, colors, etc. • Evaluate a development's impact on the natural Evaluate tree and vegetation impacts and environment proposed landscape plans • Evaluate impact of the proposed use or Evaluate grading plans structure on the community, traffic, etc. • Evaluate lighting and signage plans -1- Division of Responsibilities For Specific Application Types Town Council/PEC/DRB/Staff Design Review Application (DRB only) Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC has NO review authority on a DRB application, but must review any accompanying PEC application as prescribed herein. DesiLrn Review Board: Action: The DRB is responsible for final approvaUdenial ofa DRB application.. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the proposal for: Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings Fitting buildings into landscape Configuration of building and grading of a site which respects the topography Removal/Preservation of trees and native vegetation Adequate provision for snow storage on-site Acceptability of building materials and colors Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms Provision of landscape and drainage Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures Circulation and access to a site including parking, and site distances Location and design of satellite dishes Provision of outdoor lighting The design of parks Compliance with the architectural design guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, the Vail Village Design Considerations, the Vail Streetscape Master Plan Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and plans conform to the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations. The staff also advises the applicant as to compliance with the design guidelines. Staff may also approve DRB applications of minimal complexity as defined in the Zoning Regulations. Town Council: Actions of DRB or PEC maybe appealed to the Town Council or by the Town Council. Town Council evaluates whether or not the PEC or DRB erred with approvals or denials and can uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the board's decision. -2- 250 proposals Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC has NO review authority on a 250 application.. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB is responsible for final approval/denial of a 250 application.. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the proposal for: - Compliance with the minimum landscaping and site development standards required (i.e., landscaping, paved parking, underground utilities, removal of disallowed building materials, compliance with light standards, etc.) - Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings - Fitting buildings into landscape - Configuration of building and grading of a site which respects the topography - Removal/Preservation of trees and native vegetation - Adequate provision for snow storage on-site - Acceptability of building materials and colors - Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms - Provision of landscape and drainage - Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures - Circulation and access to a site including parking, and site distances - Location and design of satellite dishes - Provision of outdoor lighting - The design of parks - Compliance with the design Guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, the Vail Village Design Considerations, the Vail Streetscape Master Plan Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and plans conform to the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations. The staff also advises the applicant as to compliance with the design guidelines. Staff may also approve DRB applications of minimal complexity as defined in the Zoning Regulations. Town Council: Actions of DRB or PEC maybe appealed to the Town Council or by the Town Council. Town Council evaluates whether or not the PEC or DRB erred with approvals or denials and can uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the board's decision. -3- Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PECfor acceptability ofuse and then by the DRB for compliance ofproposed buildings and site planning. Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is responsible for final approvaUdenial of CUP. The PEC is responsible for evaluating a proposal for: 1. Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the Town. 2. Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public facilities and public facilities needs. 3. Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access, maneuverability, and removal of snow from the streets and parking areas. 4. Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses. 5. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable to the proposed use. 6. The environmental impact report concerning the proposed use, if an environmental impact report is required by Chapter 12 of this Title.. Conformance with development standards of zone district - Lot area - Setbacks - Building Height - Density - GRFA - Site coverage - Landscape area - Parking and loading - Mitigation of development impacts Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a CUP, but must review any accompanying DRB application. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the DRB proposal for: - Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings - Fitting buildings into landscape - Configuration of building and grading of a site which respects the topography - Removat/Preservation of trees and native vegetation - Adequate provision for snow storage on-site - Acceptability of building materials and colors - Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms - Provision of landscape and drainage - Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures - Circulation and access to a site including parking, and site distances - Location and design of satellite dishes - Provision of outdoor lighting - The design of parks -4- Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and plans conform to the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations. The staff also advises the applicant as to compliance with the design guidelines. Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the review process. Town Council: Actions of DRB or PEC maybe appealed to the Town Council or by the Town Council. Town Council evaluates whether or not the PEC or DRB erred with approvals or denials and can uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the board's decision. -5- tom' Variance Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PECfor impacts of the proposed variance and then by the DRB for compliance ofproposed buildings and site planning.. Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is responsible for final approval/denial of a variance. The PEC is responsible for evaluating a proposal for: 1. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in the vicinity. 2. The degree to which relief from the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of a specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity, or to attain the objectives of this Title without grant of special privilege. 3. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population, transportation and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public safety. 4. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable to the proposed variance. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a variance, but must review any accompanying DRB application. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the DRB proposal for: - Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings - Fitting buildings into landscape - Configuration of building and grading of a site which respects the topography - Removal/Preservation of trees and native vegetation - Adequate provision for snow storage on-site - Acceptability of building materials and colors - Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms - Provision of landscape and drainage - Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures - Circulation and access to a site including parking, and site distances - Location and design of satellite dishes - Provision of outdoor lighting - The design of parks Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and plans conform to the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations. The staff also advises the applicant as to compliance with the design guidelines. Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the review process. Town Council: Actions of DRB or PEC maybe appealed to the Town Council or by the Town Council. Town Council evaluates whether or not the PEC or DRB erred with approvals or denials and can uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the board's decision. -6- Major Exterior Alteration (LMU-1 and LMU-2) Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PECJor impacts of use/development and then by the DRBJor compliance ofproposed buildings and site planning. Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is responsible for final approvalldenial of a Major Exterior Alteration. The PEC shall review the proposal for: - Conformance with development standards of zone district - Lot area - Setbacks - Building Height - Density - GRFA - Site coverage - Landscape area - Parking and loading - Mitigation of development impacts - Compliance with the goals and requirements of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (except design guidelines) Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a Major Exterior Alteration, but must review any accompanying DRB application. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the proposal for: - Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings - Fitting buildings into landscape - Configuration of building and grading of a site which respects the topography - Removal/Preservation of trees and native vegetation - Adequate provision for snow storage on-site - Acceptability of building materials and colors - Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms - Provision of landscape and drainage - Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures - Circulation and access to a site including parking, and site distances - Location and design of satellite dishes - Provision of outdoor lighting - Compliance with the architectural design guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and plans conform to the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations. The staff also advises the applicant as to compliance with the design guidelines. Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the review process. Town Council: Actions of DRB or PEC maybe appealed to the Town Council or by the Town Council. Town Council evaluates whether or not the PEC or DRB erred with approvals or denials and can uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the board's decision. -7- W Major Exterior Alteration (CC1 and CC2) and Minor Exterior alteration (CC1 and C.C2) Order oj'Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PEC for impacts of use/development and then by the DRB for compliance ofproposed buildings and site planning. Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is responsible for final approvalldenial of a Major/Minor Exterior Alteration. The PEC shall review the proposal for: - Conformance with development standards of zone district - Lot area - Setbacks - Building Height - Density - GRFA - Site coverage - Landscape area - Parking and loading - Compliance with the goals and requirements of the Vail Village Master Plan, the Streetscape Master Plan, and the Vail Comprehensive Plan Compliance with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and Vail Village Design Considerations with respect to the following: - Pedestrianization - Vehicular penetration - Streetscape framework - Street enclosure - Street edge - Building height - Views Service/delivery Sun/shade analysis The PEC's approval "shall constitute approval of the basic form and location of improvements including siting, building setbacks, height, building bulk and mass, site improvements and landscaping." Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a Major or Minor Exterior Alteration, but must review any acconrpanyingDRB application. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the proposal for: - Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings - Fitting buildings into landscape - Configuration of building and grading of a site which respects the topography - Removal [Pre serv ati on of trees and native vegetation - Adequate provision for snow storage on-site - Acceptability of building materials and colors - Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms - Provision of landscape and drainage - Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures - Circulation and access to a site including parking, and site distances - Location and design of satellite dishes - Provision of outdoor lighting - Compliance with the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan and design considerations -8- Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and plans conform to the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations. The staff also advises the applicant as to compliance with the design guidelines. Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the review process. Town Council: Actions of DRB or PEC maybe appealed to the Town Council or by the Town Council. Town Council evaluates whether or not the PEC or DRB erred with approvals or denials and can uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the board's decision. -9- IL Special Development District and Major Amendment Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PECfor impacts of use/development, then by the DRB for compliance ofproposed buildings and site planning, and final approval by the Town Council. Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is advisory to the Town Council. The PEC shall review the proposal for and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the following: • Permitted, accessory, and conditional uses • Evaluation of design criteria as follows (as applicable): A. Compatibility: Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment, neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, identity, character, visual integrity and orientation. B. Relationship: Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity. C. Parking And Loading: Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 10 of this Title. D. Comprehensive Plan: Confomlity with applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, Town policies and urban design plans. E. Natural and/or Geologic Hazard: Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property on which the special development district is proposed. F. Design Features: Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community. G. Traffic: A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off-site traffic circulation. H. Landscaping: Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and function. 1. Workable Plan: Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development district. Recommendation on development standards including, lot area, site dimensions, setbacks, height, density control, site coverages, landscaping and parking Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a SDD proposal. but must review any accompanying DRB application The DRB review of an SDD prior to Town Council approval is purely advisory in nature. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the DRB proposal: - Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings - Fitting buildings into landscape - Configuration of building and grading of a site which respects the topography - Removal/Preservation of trees and native vegetation - Adequate provision for snow storage on-site -10- - Acceptability of building materials and colors - Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms Provision of landscape and drainage Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures Circulation and access to a site including parking, and site distances - Location and design of satellite dishes Provision of outdoor lighting Compliance with the architectural design guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and plans conform to the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations. The staff also advises the applicant as to compliance with the design guidelines. Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the review process. Town Council: Action: The Town Council is responsible for final approval/denial of an SDD. The Town Council shall review the proposal for the following: • Permitted, accessory, and conditional uses • Evaluation of design criteria as follows (as applicable): A. Compatibility: Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment, neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, identity, character, visual integrity and orientation. B. Relationship: Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity. C. Parking And Loading: Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 10 of this Title. D. Comprehensive Plan: Conformity with applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, Town policies and urban design plans. E. Natural and/or Geologic Hazard: Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property on which the special development district is proposed. F. Design Features: Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community. G. Traffic: A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off-site traffic circulation. H. Landscaping: Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and function. 1. Workable Plan: Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development district. - Approval of development standards including, lot area, site dimensions, setbacks, height, density IL control, site coverages, landscaping and parking - 11 - J Special Development District Minor Amendment Staff: Action: The staffshall review and approve, approve vvith conditions, or deny the proposal and then report decision to the PEC. Evaluation of design criteria as follows (as applicable): A. Compatibility: Design compatibility and sensitivity to the immediate environment, neighborhood and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, identity, character, visual integrity and orientation. B. Relationship: Uses, activity and density which provide a compatible, efficient and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity. C. Parking And Loading: Compliance with parking and loading requirements as outlined in Chapter 10 of this Title. D. Comprehensive Plan: Conformity with applicable elements of the Vail Comprehensive Plan, Town policies and urban design plans. E. Natural and/or Geologic Hazard: Identification and mitigation of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property on which the special development district is proposed. F. Design Features: Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community. G. Traffic: A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off-site traffic circulation. H. Landscaping: Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and function. 1. Workable Plan: Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the special development district. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a SDD proposal. but must review any accompanying DRB application. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the DRB proposal based on the following: - Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings - Fitting buildings into landscape - - Configuration of building and grading of a site which respects the topography - Rem oval/Preservation of trees and native vegetation - Adequate provision for snow storage on-site - Acceptability of building materials and colors - Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms - Provision of landscape and drainage - Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures - Circulation and access to a site including parking, and site distances - Location and design of satellite dishes - Provision of outdoor lighting - Compliance with the design Guidelines of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan -12- Planning and Environmental Commission: The PEC is informed of the staff approval and may call-up item as it deems necessary. Town Council: Actions of DRB or PEC maybe appealed to the Town Council or by the Town Council. Town Council evaluates whether or not the PEC or DRB erred with approvals or denials and can uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the board's decision. IL -13- Development Plan (General Use District) Order of Review: Generally, applications will be reviewed first by the PEC for impacts of use/development and then by the DRB for compliance ofproposed buildings and site planning. Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is responsible for final approvaUdenial of a development plan in a GUdistrict.. The PEC is responsible for prescribing the following development standards: 1. Lot area and site dimensions. 2. Setbacks. 3. Building height. 4. Density control. 5. Site coverage. 6. Landscaping and site development. 7. Parking and loading. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on a development plan in a GU district, but must review any accompanying DRB application. The DRB is responsible for evaluating the proposal for: - Architectural compatibility with other structures, the land and surroundings - Fitting buildings into landscape - Configuration of building and grading of a site which respects the topography - Removal/Preservation of trees and native vegetation - Adequate provision for snow storage on-site - Acceptability of building materials and colors - Acceptability of roof elements, eaves, overhangs, and other building forms - Provision of landscape and drainage - Provision of fencing, walls, and accessory structures - Circulation and access to a site including parking, and site distances - Location and design of satellite dishes - Provision of outdoor lighting - The design of parks Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided and plans conform to the technical requirements of the Zoning Regulations. The staff also advises the applicant as to compliance with the design guidelines. Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the review process. Town Council: Actions of DRB or PEC maybe appealed to the Town Council or by the Town Council. Town Council evaluates whether or not the PEC or DRB erred with approvals or denials and can uphold, uphold with modifications, or overturn the board's decision. -14- Zoning/Rezoning Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is advisory to the Town Council. The PEC shall review the proposal and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the compatibility of the proposed zoning with surrounding uses, consistency with the Vail Comprehensive Plans, and impact on the general welfare of the community. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on zoning/rezonings. Staff. The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided. The staff advises the applicant as to compliance with the Zoning Regulations. Staff provides a staff memo containing background on the property and provides a staff evaluation of the project with respect to the required criteria and findings, and a recommendation on approval, approval with conditions, or denial. Staff also facilitates the review process. Town Council: Action: The Town Council is responsible for final approvaUdenial of a zoning1rezoning. The Town Council shall review and approve the proposal based on the compatibility of the proposed zoning with surrounding uses, consistency with the Vail Comprehensive Plans, and impact on the general welfare of the community. Code Text Amendment Planning and Environmental Commission: Action: The PEC is advisory to the Town Council. The PEC shall review the proposal for and make a recommendation to the Town Council on the compatibility of the proposed text changes for consistency with the Vail Comprehensive Plans and impact on the general welfare of the community. Design Review Board: Action: The DRB has NO review authority on code amendments. Staff: The staff is responsible for ensuring that all submittal requirements are provided. The staff advises the applicant as to compliance with the Zoning Regulations. Staff provides analyses and recommendations to the PEC and Town Council on any text proposal. Town Council: Action: The Town Council is responsible for fnal approvaUdenial on code amendments. The Town Council shall review and approve the proposal based on the compatibility of the proposed text changes for consistency with the Vail Comprehensive Plans and impact on the general welfare of the community. File: \\VAIL\DATA\EVERYONE\DOM\MEM099\PECROLES.DOC -15- 11/19/99 FRI 16,:17 PAZ 5045242571 ROYAL Aiv WJ UUz OUTLINE Building Safety & Inspection Services Team Presentation BUILDING SAFETY UPDATE Town Council Work Session November 23, 1999 J 1) Overview: a) Building Safety Issues b) Current Projects c) Proposed 1999 Code Amendments d) Proposed Future Projects 2) Building Safety Issues: a) 'I'he "Invisible" Function b) Building codes (and catastrophes) in history c) Preventing tomorrow's headlines d) Code emphasis on fire safety - basic goals c) A quick performance-based look at Vail 3) Current Projects: a) Building Safety Team mission, objectives & goals b) Process mapping & action items, improvements as a result of department retreat, including review of customer expectations c) Completion of review of building permit process d) Generally maximizing coordination and efficiency e) I Co~tinue work with fire department on life safety improvements to existing buildings j 4) Proposed 1999 Code Amendments: a) Update to most current 1999 edition of National Electrical Code (NEC) b) Amend Uniform Building Code (UBC) to match current practice of requiring certificates of occupancy ("C_O ts') for one- and two-family dwellings c) I Potentially other similar "clean-up" amendments d) Potentially require a 1-hour occupancy separation where gas-fired boilers in dwellings are larger than 400,000 BTUs. 5) Proposed Future Projects: a) ISO BCEGS, Additional improvements to ISO rating: i) Establish a building code appeals board ii) Obtain additional staff training & certifications iii) Provide additional community education, especially regarding natural hazards b) ! Fecs. Review & analyze existing fee structure, continue to monitor required staffing levels c) Single Permit System? Evalu- a merits, feasibility of move to a single permit system d) "I" Codes. Complete transitio to adoption of international series of codes ("I "codes), possibly as early as 1/1/2001 e) Performance Code. Pursue adoption of International Code Council (ICC) Performance Code, as early as January 2002 0 Wildfire llazard Mitigation/Con11 gration Issues (with Fire Dept.): i) Higher fire-resistive standards fo wood roofs ii) Other combustible and/or easily i 'table materials issues iii) F..dueation ofDRB, PEC, design & construction community, etc_ i GRG:grg i , n Memorandum To: Town Council From: Nina Timm Date: November 23,1999 Subject: Commercial Linkage Program (a.k.a. Employee Generation) 1. Introduction Commercial Linkage is a tool many communities have used to require new development and redevelopment that generates additional employees to provide housing for a percentage of those employees. The purpose of this work session is to discuss some of the requirements that other resort communities have in place. Also, to bring Council up to date on where the process stands. II. Background On August 10th, 1999 the Town Council directed staff to move forward with a public process to explore Commercial Linkage. Attached to this memo is information that was provided to members of the business community about Commercial Linkage programs utilized by other resort communities. This information was given to participants prior to the focus groups that were held on November 7th and 81h, and was used as a departure point for the discussion about a Commercial Linkage program within the Town of Vail. Also attached to this memo is a copy of the notes that were taken during the focus groups. Another round of focus groups will be held on Tuesday, November 301h, 1999. Kathy McCormick, the consultant hired to facilitate the process, will present her findings and suggestions for next steps to Council at its work session on December 7m. Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 1. Introduction The Town of Vail is interested in implementing a commercial linkage program as one approach to be used to produce housing that is affordable to area workers. To that end research was done in five resort communities to learn the following: 1. The amount of affordable housing that has been created as a result of the linkage program; 2. The methods used to create the housing (e.g. fees, taxes, on-site or off-site housing development); 3. The impact on local businesses as a result of implementing the linkage program; and 4. The economic impact to the community. In addition to understanding programs offered in five communities, focus groups were conducted with representatives of hotels, bars/restaurants, and institutions/real estate and retail businesses. The focus groups were intended to accomplish the following: 1. Provide an overview of commercial linkage programs, including a basic understanding of how they work, impacts on business as well as contributions to the larger community; and 2. Provide an opportunity for input regarding the opportunities and constraints of a linkage program for Vail. This report is presented to the Town of Vail to assist in discussions concerning the adoption of a commercial linkage program. The report includes an assessment of the pros and cons of establishing a linkage program for the Town of Vail that may include joining an effort by Eagle County. 2. Overview of Input from Focus Groups Generally, there was acknowledgement that recruiting and retaining employees in the area was a problem. This was interwoven with a discussion of a desire to create a stronger sense of community within the town of Vail. This is an important concept for determining the type of housing (rental or for-sale), location of housing and income and household type to whom a program would be targeted. Overall, participants believed the program needed to provide both for-sale housing for households committed to making Vail home, as well as for seasonal employees that provide an essential part of the labor market. There was also a lot of concern expressed regarding the impacts a linkage program could have on re-development and also small businesses. It appears that representatives in each group were split in favor of pursuing the program, adamantly opposed to the program and wanting more information before making up their mind about the program. Retailers, in particular, seemed to be the most concerned about how the costs of linkage would be passed on to them. They also did not want to own or manage any housing, as some had tried renting to employees with poor results. Retailers would prefer to pay a McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page I of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 flat fee that never changed, to address employee-housing needs rather than be subject to increases in leasing space cost increases from a landlord. The example was given of charging something as a business-licensing fee that is currently used for marketing Vail. Ideally, retailers would like to own their own space. Most employers have tried to address employee-housing issues by either paying more to their employees or providing rental housing. Hotel operators seemed to be the most comfortable with managing employee housing, presumably because they are in the property management business. Retailers, on the other hand, had experienced great difficulties when they tried employee housing and have chosen to not be both landlord and employer. Some ideas generated by these groups that are worth mentioning: • Encourage housing in the Town of Vail when it makes sense. One option might include having a lower mitigation requirement if the units were provided in Vail and higher requirement if provided out of Vail. • Look for other sources of land, such as land currently owned by the Forest Service. • Instead of having categories of employee generation by type of use, require a flat percentage of to the amount of square footage being provided. For example, 10% of all non-residential square footage would equate to a certain number of employee housing units. • Initiate a lease-option program whereby persons who are renting their units could eventually purchase them. • Provide credit to employers who currently offer employee housing or rent units in the community to persons who are employed by other businesses in the Vail Valley. For example, one participant owned several properties that she leases to households who are long time Vail residents and employees. These units would be credited toward an employee housing unit requirement. 3. Linkage Programs Linkage programs require developers of commercial space to contribute to the provision of affordable housing, by building units or paying a fee-in-lieu to a housing trust fund in proportion to the affordable housing need that the development generates via new employment. Linkage programs focus on the housing needed to "keep up" with existing levels of affordable housing or community goals. For example, the Town of Vail has a goal to house 60% of its workforce. Housing provided through a linkage program would be "counted" toward keeping up with this goal and not toward correcting an existing affordable housing deficit. This is an important concept. In order to meet the rationale nexus requirements, a relationship between the impacts caused by a development and the nature of mitigation required must be demonstrated. Second, there must be a rough proportionality between the extent of the impacts generated and the extent of the mitigation required. The basic premise of linkage programs is that new commercial development brings employees to an area, which increases the demand for housing which is affordable to those employees. The housing market will supply new units at prices and rents that cover the cost of new construction, including land, but will not provide housing at prices McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 2 of 19 Town of Vail -Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 and rents below the cost of construction. In a high-cost area, such as Vail, land prices have been escalating rapidly and the cost of new construction tend to be high, placing it out of reach of many low and moderate income employees. If affordable housing is not provided to meet the demand from new workers, the result is increasing pressure on the existing affordable housing stock. Specific impacts include higher prices and lower availability (low vacancy rates), as well as increased commuting from lower cost areas. Another impact noted in the focus groups is that it is not uncommon to find 10 or more people living in housing designed for four people in Vail and the surrounding area. Commercial linkage programs attempt to mitigate these problems by requiring developers to contribute to the provision of affordable housing that is consistent with the incomes of persons employed within the development, particularly the lower and moderate wage groups who cannot afford market rate housing. The amount of new employment generation varies depending on the type of project and nature of the space that is built, as well as the nature of the businesses which occupy the space. A linkage program needs to be responsive to differences in the types of development that may be built, but must also be designed to reflect general categories of uses. This is important to accommodate the variety of tenants likely to occupy a building during its lifetime. Following is the outline used to describe a commercial linkage program, including the steps usually taken to derive employee generation rates and levels of mitigation. Participants were given a sheet that described these steps and a chart indicating employee generation rates for merged data from 17 resort communities. Working through the steps provided the primary framework for discussing the employee generation and mitigation requirements. 1) Overview of Commercial Linkage programs a) Commercial Linkage has a long history - began in communities such as San Francisco, Sacramento and Aspen - all launched programs in the late 70's to early 80's. Developed this strategy to find ways to create opportunities for workers to live and work in the same community. Became necessary because housing prices were rising faster than wages forcing workers to live the area. b) Linkage requires developers of commercial space to contribute to affordable housing ir~oroportion to housing need generated via employment i) Provide units ii) Payment in lieu c) Rationale Nexus - impacts between development and nature of mitigation d) Rough Proportionality -between the extent of the impacts generated and extent mitigation is required. e) Nexus Requirements: i) Estimating number of new jobs created - generally by category of use ii) Number of persons employed by businesses, with an adjustment for multiple job holding - may be done through localized estimates based on locally generated data iii) Adjustment for employees who would prefer to live outside Vail - based on local survey information iv) Converting employees to households McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 3 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 v) Number of households needing affordable housing - function of income compared to housing cost in the area vi) Proportion of households to be targeted by linkage - level of mitigation/local policy and needs vii) Amount of subsidy required to produce the housing - Cost to provide units at prevailing interest rates and price of housing that is affordable f) Key is often the level of mitigation required -varies from community to community. 4. Considerations of Linkage Program 4.1 Employment Generation Rates The amount of new employment generated by new nonresidential development varies depending on the type of project and nature of the space which is built, as well as the nature of the businesses that occupy the space. A variety of standards are available for predicting employment generation rates. The Institute of Traffic Engineers provides a widely used set of standards that are particularly applicable to urban areas. Alternatively, resort communities have chosen to use more localized estimates based on locally generated data. For example, RRC Associates has conducted 17 employer surveys in mountain resort communities between 1990 and 1999. For the focus groups, a merged data set which average employee generation across the 17 communities was used as an example of employee generation rates for various categories of business (see Chart). Town of Vail focus group participants were given a copy of this information and asked how well it reflected the employee generation they experienced in their businesses. They were also asked to identify areas where more information would be helpful or desired. On an individual establishment basis, great variability in employment generation rates is typically observed in the business categories. As a result, it may be worth :xnsidering building some flexibility into a linkage program in the event that an individual proposal is anticipated to produce significantly higher or lower employment generation rates. Additionally, the figures as reported from the surveys should be used with judgement as to their specificity in light of the sample size, and it should be recognized that there may be sound reasons to use modified standards rather than exact survey results. Two factors reinforce this suggestion: -qr-!) 1. Focus group respondents stated that the results met some business establishment generation rates, but not others. For example, it was noted that the employee generation rates match closely to the experience of hotels which offer additional services such as a health club, restaurant and golf course, whereas they would be too high for a smaller facility. It was also noted that there is significant difference between employee generation rates for a hotel versus a company that provides accommodations through condominiums. 2. Most of the communities surveyed allow applicants to provide their own employee generation studies if it was believed that the employee generation rates would be different than those published in the land use regulations. Summit County, for instance, requires employers in the Keystone PUD to McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 4 of 19 Town of Vail -Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 provide employee generation rates on an annual basis and to assure that 40% of employees peak season employees be provided housing as a result of new development. Telluride, Colorado and Teton County Wyoming both allow for independent calculation of employee generation rates. 4.2 Tenure Type Following the calculation of employee generation for new development are a series of steps that adjust for multiple job holdings, estimating the number of employees who would prefer to live in Vail and converting employees to households. These factors were reviewed with the focus groups and generally led to discussion about the type of housing to be developed, whether for-sale or rental housing. Another factor discussed by the focus groups was location of housing. There was no clear consensus among focus group participants about tenure type: ? Participants expressed a need for rental housing for seasonal workers, yet it was also acknowledged that providing housing for entry- level professionals is important. ? Retailers felt it was very important to find employees who are willing to make a commitment to the community and offer exceptional customer service so that Vail can continue to be a premier resort community. These employees were viewed as mature, having completed college and looking to remain in the community for more than one season. Affordable rental housing and entry-level home ownership was viewed as important for these workers, which was consistent with the findings of the Eagle County Housing Needs Assessment. ? There was also discussion about increasing the supply of seasonal worker housing by 500 units. At this level it was thought that existing housing, currently rented to seasonal workers could be freed up for year round employees. ? Seasonal worker housing could be dorm-style living as well as smaller rental units as not all workers respond well to dorm style living. ? Several participants felt that the emphasis on production should be for rental housing and housing for entry level wage earners. ? Generally, however, focus groups stated that a balance needed to be struck between rental and for-sale housing for longer-term residents and seasonal worker housing. The primary reason stated for offering housing for year-round employees was to strengthen the sense of community. Of the resort communities that were surveyed, both rental housing and for-sale housing is provided. For example: ? In Telluride the town develops rental housing for area employees using funds from a Real Estate Transfer Tax and sales tax and works with the private sector to produce restricted for-sale housing. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 5 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 ? Housing produced in Aspen emphasizes for-sale housing and rentals for long term residents, although efforts are currently underway to develop additional seasonal employee housing. ? Whistler, B.C. collects fees-in-lieu of production and uses these funds exclusively for the production of rental housing for employees. For-sale housing is done in partnership with area developers or employers such as Interwest who choose to offer for-sale housing instead of paying the fee. With the exception of Keystone, all programs allow for units to be placed into a pool of housing. These are filled via selection processes and guidelines established by each community. In essence, the housing is available for any person who meets stated guidelines and not those necessarily employed by the business that provided the units. Rental housing tends to be owned and managed by an entity such as a housing authority. Focus groups noted: Small employers would view having housing managed by another entity as advantageous. Several retailers had tried to provide housing and found it created more problems than they were equipped to deal with (over-crowding, non-payment of rent, etc.) Large employers own and manage housing for employees as well as master leasing area units and appear to be better equipped to deal with landlord duties. 4.3 Location Location of housing generated as a result of commercial linkage was a topic of considerable discussion among focus group participants. ? A mix of housing was needed in the community, however, given limited land supply for new development it was viewed as unrealistic to require that the units be developed within the town proper. ? Creating partnerships to provide employee housing down valley was seen as more realistic, unless the town would allow for greater height. ? Ideally, units would be built within the community. ? Participants urged the Town of Vail to do whatever was possible to retain the housing available at Timber Ridge. One option that was discussed was varying the level of mitigation required depending upon location of the housing. For example, a lower mitigation level would be required if the units were provided within town and higher if provided out of town. This suggestion merits further consideration. There is also some variance in the resort communities as to where the housing is located. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 6 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 Of the resort communities surveyed, all require that some percentage of the units be provided within the community. ? If the units cannot be provided within the commercial site, they most be located on transit lines. Teton County, Wyoming works to get housing where the development is occurring, such as the ski village. Some number of employee units can go off-site. They encourage developers to put housing on top of developments and in quasi-industrial areas.. Units provided in excess of the housing mitigation requirement are exempt from FAR calculations and shared parking is allowed. ? Telluride allows housing to be developed anywhere within the area of the town. It does not have to be built along with the commercial development. ? Keystone requires seventy-five percent of the employee housing to be provided within the Keystone Resort Area. The remaining 25% may be supplied in Summit County, provided the units are located so employees have access to the Keystone transit system. Persons employed within the boundaries of the PUD must occupy these units. ? In Aspen, there is a strong preference to have all units built on-site, although off-site housing is allowed. Credit toward meeting the mitigation requirement will only be given for dwelling units located within the City of Aspen or the Aspen Metro Area. 4.4 Change in Use Another issue or concern involves the question of what happens over time when specific tenants or occupancy of a building change, yet housing was approved for a different mix? Generally, most shifts of tenancies that do not require a new or amended development review application and occur within the general framework of the approved plan for a particular use do not require housing mitigation. For those which do require an amended or new application, specific modifications in the required housing based upon the new plans (expansion, change of use, renovation, etc.) can be identified and reviewed at that time. It was stated that in the Town of Vail, 95% of the development has already been completed. Redevelopment of commercial areas is taking place and is needed if the town is to retain commercial viability and its standing as a premier resort community. Concern was expressed by focus group participants that any efforts on the part of the town should not compromise redevelopment activity. Of the resort communities surveyed, all require redevelopment to mitigate employee housing when additional employment generation can be demonstrated. This usually occurs when there is a change in use, notably going from a retail store to a restaurant. Mitigation is required for the difference between the level of employees that were in place prior to the redevelopment and the new level of employees that will result because of the redevelopment. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 7 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 ? Teton County struggled with this issue at length and came up with a solution that would provide credit to area businesses that moved into a larger space or expanded into new space. Teton County allows for 50% of the square footage from the initial business to transfer to the new space and 50% of the square footage to remain in the existing space. The business that expands is required to mitigate for square footage in excess of the 50% square footage from the previous location. The business locating into the existing space was required to mitigate employee generation for the 50% of the square footage that remained. It was acknowledged that this was not a perfect system, however, it did address some of the issues that had been raised in the community when the plan was under discussion. At that time, there was a great deal of concern that businesses would not expand because of the housing mitigation requirements. Some businesses chose not to move. ? Telluride reported that some businesses chose not to move because of mitigation requirements, however, both communities noted that there did not appear to be any negative impacts to the overall economy as a result of implementing the mitigation requirements. One concern expressed by the focus groups was the issue of who would be required to mitigate - the business leasing the space or the owner/developer of the building. All communities interviewed require the owner/developer to meet the employee housing mitigation requirements. It was understood that these costs are passed down through the lease, however, the availability of a stable workforce was seen as an advantage that offset these costs. ? Whistler B.C. does an annual survey of businesses to ascertain the effectiveness of its employee housing programs and found that only five percent of the businesses had any trouble recruiting and retaining employees. 4.5 Impact on Local Business The impact of commercial linkage on local businesses, particularly smaller businesses, is a concern of both local government and the business itself. This concern was expressed in the focus groups, particularly among retailers and bars/restaurants. It appears that the primary concern revolves around the unknown in terms of how increased costs due to mitigation requirements would be passed on to local businesses. These usually take the form of increased costs for leasing space. Several business owners were adamantly opposed to a linkage program due to the unforeseen increases in costs. It was stated that owners would prefer to pay a flat fee, similar to a business- licensing fee that could be used for employee housing. This cost would be fixed, known and could be budgeted for by the business. Increased leasing space costs are unknown and, without the Town of Vail's ability to control these costs, the owners were very concerned about the impact it would have on the operation of the business. Of the resort communities surveyed, it was acknowledged that there was an impact on local businesses. The impact was not enough of one to force an entity out of business McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 8 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 and the availability of a stable labor pool was thought to more than off-set the increased costs. Aspen was an exception, however, in that there have not been any applications for new commercial development for the last five years. Furthermore, Aspen requires full mitigation if a structure is scraped and replaced as though it were new. It is estimated that all of Aspen's mitigation requirements, which include housing, open space and parking and growth management add $200 per square foot to the cost of construction. Telluride, on the other hand, estimates that the affordable housing mitigation requirement adds $70 per foot for the cost of construction and has not adversely affected development, particularly in the hotel industry. The level of mitigation required plays a significant role in the impact on local business. This involves establishment of a standard ratio of employees to housing type that is consistent with local land use requirements. The anticipated employees are translated into units. The ratio is the means by which the employees generated will be translated into "units required", then a level of mitigation applied. Aspen requires 60% of employee generation to be mitigated whereas Teton County only requires 15%. There are further refinements depending upon the type of housing to be developed including its size, particularly number of bedrooms. A mix of units is a desirable community's goal. The demand for units varies by household type (single, married, families, roommates, etc.). The type of unit constructed, its overall size, number of bedrooms and location will determine its long-term contribution to providing a more stable workforce. Vail is limited in its ability to provide a full range of housing types due to limited land supply and redevelopment opportunities. Each resort community approaches this issue a bit differently. For example: ? Telluride requires that 350 square feet per employee be used to determine adequate square footage needed to satisfy the requirement and gears its entire program toward multifamily production. It also requires that at least 15% of the gross floor area of a commercial project equal the amount of square footage to be built as a residential unit. If this calculation is less than 500 square feet, the developer is allowed to pay cash-in-lieu. ? Teton County accepts a payment when the number of units to be produced is so small that there is no economic advantage (usually less than one affordable unit would be required). It encourages housing to be developed in quasi-industrial areas. This housing tends to be for singles and households without children. In theory, developers that provide employee housing, particularly rental housing have an opportunity to recapture the amount of "subsidy" or the difference in the cost to construct or acquire units and the amount of rent an employee can pay. Over time, the payment of rents and tax benefits such as mortgage interest write-offs and depreciation may off- set the cost of providing this housing. This is more likely to be the case for larger companies that have land upon which employee housing can be constructed and the resources needed to perform the duties of a landlord. ? One focus group participant noted that break-even on a cash flow basis is projected for projects they own and manage, but the cost of land is not recaptured and the McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 9 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 projects depend upon a variety of techniques, including tax exempt financing, to achieve break even targets on a cash basis. Whistler noted that one of its largest employers was able to break even on employee housing and had established it as a profit center within its business operations. These are companies that employ a large number of persons and, because of the scale of operations are able to build and/or acquire a large enough number of units to achieve these targets. Smaller businesses that may only need one or two units may not enjoy the same results. 4.6 Mitigation Requirement The level of mitigation is the factor that has the most public policy considerations: 1. The higher the level of mitigation, the more employee housing to be generated. In turn, there are a greater number of employees available to work; 2. The higher the level of mitigation the greater the cost to the developer and ultimately the business operator. This in turn may affect small businesses operations and the choices developers/owners make to either upgrade property or develop new product; and 3. New companies considering moving into the area will evaluate the mitigation cost against revenue gained from all sources. It is anticipated that new companies in particular will evaluate choices to locate in Vail versus elsewhere in Eagle County where mitigation may or may not be required. The level of mitigation balanced against revenues to be derived from a more desirable location will be carefully evaluated. The following table provides illustrates the level of mitigation required by each of the communities surveyed, the year the program was put into place and the amount of employee housing that has been generated as a result. Mitigation Requirements Units Produced Year Program Initiated sale.:.:( > Level of Mit ation 60% 40% 100% 40% 15% 1,696 beds, plus 500 employee occupied Number of Units Developed, 1600 160 ADUs 367 75 Year Program Started 1978 1994 1985 1984 1995 'Whistler accepts cash-in-lieu and counts beds instead of units. These are units produced with funds collected. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 10 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT - OCTOBER 21, 1999 5. Findings and Conclusions from other Resort Communities A. With the exception of Aspen, there have not been any major impacts to commercial development as a result of the affordable housing linkage requirement. And, there are many other factors that have contributed to the impacts found in Aspen, including change in market demand and growth management policies, as well as its mitigation requirements. None of the communities surveyed had information regarding the change in mix of businesses. B. Each community has a different level of requirement-from a low of 15% in Teton County to a high of 60% in Aspen with 40% found in Telluride and Keystone. The varying levels of housing mitigation requirements reflect the priorities for the communities and its tolerance for the development community's reaction to imposing mitigation requirements. For example, Aspen's program was implemented at a time when community concern about growth was very high and housing was an issue. The high linkage, coupled with a mitigation requirement achieved both of the community's goals. Also, it appears from conversation that the economies in all these communities is quite good and has been stable for a number of years. These conditions made it somewhat easier to require mitigation programs. C. Aspen, Whistler, and to some extent Keystone, launched their programs in the late 70-s to mid-80's. As a result, there is a lot of restricted housing within the community. Telluride and Teton County launched their housing linkage programs in 1995 and have also had success in housing production. D. Conducting a study regarding the housing needs in the communities was common in all communities. This was done to justify the local affordable housing initiatives. In addition, studies were done to better understand the employees generated by each type of use and are updated on a regular basis in all of the communities surveyed. It was reported that there is wide variance in the number of employees generated in similar businesses due to the philosophy or orientation of that business. For example, a high-end restaurant may have more employees per square foot than a coffee shop. Averages are often used to alleviate the disparity. E. All of the communities offered a grand fathering clause for existing businesses. If businesses expand in the same location, they are given credit for the amount of square footage in place at the time of the redevelopment and are only required to mitigate for the additional square footage. Teton County took this one step further, as there was a concern about local businesses that chose to move from one location to another. Teton County allows these businesses to take 50% of the previous square footage with them to the new location and only mitigate for the difference. For the business that relocates into the vacated space, they must mitigate for 50% of the square footage in the original location. This was described as an "imperfect" solution, but one that was needed to soften the mitigation requirements for local businesses that were growing due to success in their operations. It appears that in other communities, new facilities require mitigation regardless of where the business was originally located. This has McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 11 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 caused some area businesses to choose to expand, if possible, or remain in their current locations. F. All of the communities have other programs and/or resources devoted to affordable housing production. This includes funds derived from sales taxes and real estate transfer taxes to inclusionary zoning for residential developers. This appears to be an important element in the housing strategy, as new commercial development is only one ingredient in the overall efforts of the community to achieve affordable housing goals. It is interesting to note that lack of broader community-based housing initiatives was cited as one of the reasons the Summit County effort failed. G. Consideration may be given to how to maintain uses in the area thatare deemed important by the community. For example, Aspen found that many of its old lodges were being torn down and more expensive accommodations put in place. Since this changed the desired character of the area, a program is being developed that would allow lodges to redevelop and up-grade and meet the mitigation requirements in another fashion. This program is still being developed. Following is a brief synopsis of each of the communities surveyed. 5.1 TETON COUNTY WYOMING Teton County adopted its affordable housing linkage program in 1995 and has produced 75 employee-housing units. This was done after a study found that the primary factor contributing to the need for affordable housing was the construction of second homes. The second home market was viewed as affecting the increase in sales and rental prices to the point that local residents could not find places to live and/or work. The first step was to require residential developers to set aside 15% of their units as affordable housing. The response from residential developers was that they were solely responsible for meeting the community's affordable housing need. This stance raised the question of fairness. As a result, Teton County broadened the affordable housing requirement to include commercial development. The primary interest of the community was to create enough affordable housing for seasonal workers; there are 4,000 more employees in the summer than in the winter. The following table is based on housing seasonal workers. The amount of housing to be built by nonresidential developers varies by type of land use category and is based on a 15% level of mitigation: McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 12 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 TETON COUNTY . . Office 0.03 per 1,000..sf.. Commercial/retail 0.42 per 1,000 sf Heavy retail/service 0.05 per 1,000 sf Service 0.15 per 1,000 sf Restaurant/bar 1.01 per 1,000 sf Commercial lodging Dude Ranch 0.62 per guest Campgrounds 0.43 per 1,000 sf of commercial floor area 0.75 per 34 campsites Hotels, motels and other short term 0.13 per bedroom rentals Commercial amusement and To be determined by independent indoor/outdoor recreation (includes ski calculation areas and other resort recreational activities Nurse 0.28 per 1,000 sf + 1.13 per acre Aeronautical To be determined by independent calculation Indust 0.02 per 1,000 sf Following are some of the highlights of the Teton County approach: ? Projects that are re-developed are required to mitigate for any net increase in square footage or intensity of use. For example, a retail space in place at the time the program was adopted and converted to a restaurant/bar would be required to mitigate the difference between the original demand for employee housing and the demand generated as a result in the change in use. Cash in lieu is accepted for both the residential and non-residential housing requirement when the amount of housing to be produced is not significant. This is a result of the number of four lot sites that are available for development in the area. The fees are calculated based on the cost to develop the housing, the number of occupants for the dwelling unit and the difference between what the occupants could pay under an agreed upon formula for affordable housing and the development cost. This standard was adopted as a way to keep up with changing construction costs. ? The primary concern faced by Teton County revolved around what to do when an existing business moved from one location to a larger location. The proposed solution was that the business could have credit for 50% of the square footage of the original building at the new site and leave the remaining 50% with the existing site. In this way, the existing business was required to mitigate for any square footage in excess of the 50% of the original building. The owner of the existing building would then mitigate for any impacts in excess of the 50% that remained with the building. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 13 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 ` It was noted that this is a complicated system and that some businesses did not move as a result of the requirement. ? No impact on businesses coming into the community has resulted. There has been a change in the mix of businesses; this is attributed to changes in market demand. Since its implementation in 1995, 75 employee units have been done. These have included the purchase of an existing motel for employees, development of a apartment complex where additional affordable housing units. The units provided above the requirement were made available to other nonresidential developers to meet linkage requirements. The Town of Telluride has had a similar experience. This option has allowed a developer to meet their affordable housing requirement off-site and acted as an incentive for certain developers to provide more housing on sites that are suitable for housing. Teton County has taken other steps to support affordable housing. They will support housing in all zones, including quasi-industrial. In these areas the housing that has been built is more suitable for single persons and adults without children. In addition, developers are encouraged to place housing on top of proposed commercial or industrial uses; in these instances, the residential square footage is exempt from the FAR calculation and shared parking is allowed. 5.2 ASPEN, COLORADO The Aspen program was initiated in 1978 as a companion to its growth management program and has produced approximately 1600 units since that time. The concern at that time was the pace of growth in the area and the fact that residential development was pricing local residents out of the community. Pitkin County, with Aspen joining in later, initially started the program. It was determined that growth must pay its own way and to manage the rate of growth, four categories were established for which developers must compete in order to receive a building permit. These include: 1. Tourist/accommodation 2. Commercial 3. Market rate residential units 4. Affordable residential units. Projects that wish to re-develop compete for additional square footage and also provide affordable housing mitigation for new square footage. In addition to a linkage program, Aspen has a Real Estate Transfer Tax of one percent of the sales price and a sales tax used for housing and child care. Aspen also has a Community Housing Plan which describes the goals for affordable housing . The number of employees generated by type of use varies as indicated in the following table: McCorniick and Associates, Inc. Page 14 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 ASPEN Tourist Accommodation/Lodge 0.2 to 0.4 employees per room Commercial: Professional/Office 3.9 employees/1 000 s.f. Retail/Wholesale/Services 3.5 employees/1 000 sf Manufacture 1.5 to 4.0 employees/1000 sf Restaurant/Bar 5.0 to 10.0 employees/1 000sf Utilities/Quasi Governmental 1.5 to 2.5 employees/1 000 sf Other Based on review of APCHA It is estimated that 1,600 deed-restricted units have been built in Aspen and Pitkin County since the inception of the growth management program. There is a strong preference to have all units built on-site, although off-site housing is allowed, provided that credit will only be given for dwelling units located within the City of Aspen or the Aspen Metro Area. In addition, Aspen receives funds from areal estate transfer tax and sales tax for housing; cash in lieu is discouraged. The cost of mitigation is estimated to add $200 per square foot to new commercial development. This includes the cost of affordable housing, parking, open space and related city requirements. As a result, there has not been any new applications submitted for commercial development the last five years to the City Planning Office, with one exception. This was an old theater that wanted to redevelop. The City negotiated to keep the use as a theater and allowed for the mitigation costs to be paid in over a five-year period of time. A concern of Aspen is the loss of old lodges. These are being torn down and rebuilt with higher end product. Because of this, Aspen is developing a Lodge Preservation Ordinance. Under consideration is a provision that if existing lodges upgrade, it would only have to mitigate for additional square footage. Another concern is linking employee housing to the employer. For example, under the current program an employer can create housing to fulfill their requirement and only allow persons that the business employs to live in the unit. This is creating some concern because of employees who may lose their jobs and must leave the housing without another place to live, even if they have another job in Aspen. With regard to a change in the mix of businesses in the area, outside market forces contribute to the types of businesses that come into the area. These include the household composition of the area, income and shopping preferences. In addition, Aspen has growth management for all development. This strategy, coupled with its mitigation requirements would contribute to higher costs. Given growth management, mitigation and a change to a more upscale retail and services market, it is not surprising that the prices of commercial space escalated to the point that smaller, family-run businesses may have left the area. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 15 of 19 Town of Vail- Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 5.3 SUMMIT COUNTY Summit County does not have a linkage program per se; it has requirements for the Keystone PUD and the Copper Mountain PUD. By all accounts, Keystone Resorts, Inc. began providing housing for employees without a requirement by the County in 1986. This was in direct response to problems the employer was having in recruiting and retaining employees. As a result, a business decision was made to house 40% of the peak season workers in the area. This resulted in the production of: ? 164 dorm-style rooms ? 103 modified, dorm-style rooms ? 100 units that were master-leased in an area apartment projects. Initially, the County required a manager's apartment in every complex that was constructed. Today, Summit County requires that housing for 40% of peak season, full time equivalent employees be required. Keystone Resort is required to submit an employee count by September 301h of each year, along with a description of the location and type of unit in which such employees are living. Job classifications for employees living in Ownership Units must also be submitted. Seventy-five percent of the employee housing must be provided within the Keystone Resort Area and the remaining 25% may be supplied in Summit County, provided the units are located so employees have access to the Keystone transit system. Persons employed within the boundaries of the PUD must occupy these units. The owner/developer is required to provide housing for 60% of the seasonal employees to meet this requirement. The employee mitigation rates used for the Keystone PUD are shown in the following table: KEYSTONE • ::rr :fir• :$::rF.:i::{::iii{i::•:•:'$S; ti:iii2:i::i::i:::~'r: fr:....::r~f ff~r: f•: Lode 0.6 employees per room Multi-family 0.3 per unit Retail Establishment 3.25/1,000 sf Food and Beverage Establishment 3.25/1,000 sf In 1994, Summit County attempted to implement an affordable housing program. There are lessons to be learned from their efforts and subsequent inability to implement the program. This program would have applied to the unincorporated areas of Summit County. There was to be a requirement that 13% set-aside requirement on all residential development for affordable housing or a cash-in-lieu fee paid. Cash-in-lieu was primarily for single family units and was estimated to cost $30,000. Commercial developers would have paid $2.00 per square foot for housing. Some of the reasons that this effort did not go forward were reflected in the concerns of area developers and Realtors: McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 16 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 1. This was a requirement for unincorporated Summit County. It was argued that placing these requirements on residential and commercial developers would discount land values; 2. There were questions about housing need. Many surveys had been done that would support the need for housing and identified affordable housing as one of the two top issues for the area. It appears; however, that there were no agreements about groups to whom the housing would be directed and if the need could be quantified and tied back to the requirements. This occurred around the time that there were many legal challenges to similar programs and the rational nexus concept was beginning to be understood. No nexus had been done when developing this program; 3. There were concerns that wealthier residents would be paying to support residents with less income. It was a philosophical dispute about what creates community. 4. It was felt to apply only to new development, which would unfairly affect developers and related industries. It was believed that if affordable housing was a community problem, a more broadly based solution needed to be devised; not one that focused solely on new development; and 5. This affordable housing effort was not part of an overall housing strategy. There was an effort underway at the time by the housing authority to create a housing strategy, but it was behind the linkage/inclusionary zoning effort. It is possible that a less strenuous requirement may have been successful. In addition, none of the incorporated cities within Summit County were willing to participate in these housing efforts. Had there been a county-wide effort, it is possible a more moderate strategy would have resulted and the effort would have been successful. At the time, there was an election of the County Commissioners, with new people being elected. As a result of the changes among elected officials, the political will to support the effort was lost. Summit County is pursuing some affordable housing. It has provided land to the housing authority for development. They may look at instituting a moderate fee or some other type of linkage program in the future. 5.4 TELLURIDE, COLORADO The Town of Telluride initiated a non-residential linkage program based on employee generation in 1994. It is estimated that 160 units have been generated through this and other programs including: ? Residential inclusionary zoning; ? A $.45 sales tax for housing; and, ? A real estate transfer tax where a portion of the funds are used for housing. Currently, the mitigation requirement for non-residential development is set at 40%, although consideration is being given to increasing the level of mitigation to 60%. Telluride does not require that the housing be developed on-site, as long as it is within Telluride and located on a transit route. The price for affordable housing is capped at the 45`h percentile of wages for the area (most communities use the Area Median McCorniick and Associates, Inc. Page 17 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage DRAFT - OCTOBER 21, 1999 ' Income as the standard). Mixed use is encouraged, with a requirement that all first floor space have a commercial use facing the street. The program is geared toward producing multifamily units. In addition, the town has found that the private sector produces for-sale housing, whereas the town produces rental housing. The income and sales limits for units produced for sale is 45% of area wages, whereas the income and rent guidelines for rental units is set at 33% of wages earned in the area. There do not appear to be any major impacts to local businesses as a result of this initiative as none have left the area once this initiative was adopted. The following table indicates the linkage requirements: TELLURIDE syy',i',i s,, Y •.++4. f.. ..7MF~i • Commercial/Public 4.5 /1,000 sf Hotels and Accommodations 0.3 per lodging unit Employee generation rates are adjusted every three years and an average for each type of use forms the basis for the calculation. A suggestion made by Telluride is that employee generation rates for resort communities, such as Vail and Telluride, be combined and averaged. This is suggested because of the smallish size of the communities and the wide variance in the number of employees that can be generated from one business to another (for example, restaurant to restaurant). The result of the number of employees generated using the above table is multiplied by 350 square feet to determine the amount of residential square footage to be built as affordable housing. Residential square footage must equal at least 15% of the proposed commercial square footage. Only net floor area is used to determine the total amount of commercial square footage. For example, kitchens, bathrooms and hallways are not included in the calculations for restaurants. 5.5 WHISTLER, B.C. Whistler's programs started in the mid-80's because of increasing housing costs and greater difficulty maintaining a stable workforce. Whistler approaches this a bit differently; the program is based on the number of beds to be mitigated as a result of new development and a flat fee of $5,578 per bed unit is collected. The program was recently evaluated and changes have been made notably the creation of a housing authority that will actively develop units. Potential commercial development in Whistler was limited at the time the program was adopted. Whistler requires both residential and non-residential to mitigate housing demand. Since the inception of the program 696 units have been developed which equate to 1,696 beds. In addition, 875 Accessory Dwelling Units have been provided in private residences; it is estimated that 500 of these units are occupied by employees. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 18 of 19 Town of Vail -Commercial Linkage DRAFT- OCTOBER 21, 1999 Whistler W 'l• fii•}}:}{.}:•}::Y:v..: v'•: }':.}4}.: -:•ir}:•:•}i:~:•}}:i:i::i:'v:}}:i}i::}~. :~`[}i;,, ~~~~'~'~•,yy•~~ ::}'f.•f:i~n..: n....... Commercial Use 1 employee/50 s meters Industrial 1 employee/250 square meters Residential development, 2" homes .2 em to ees/ nest room In addition to the above, Whistler breaks out the affordable housing requirements for residential development and hotel uses as follows: Whistler Residential/Hotel .:...•.::w:::::::: u:.w:::::;•.:: m:..::::.n M >:::•:ti}tti:;:ti4 Residential Development (MFU) 0-591 sq. meters = 2 bed unit 592-1076 sq. meters = 3 bed unit 1077 + sq. meters = 4 bed unit Commercial Hotel 0-592 = 2 bed unit 592-1076 sq. meters = 3 bed unit 1077 + s q. meters = 4 bed unit Pensions 1.5 bed units/ guest room On-Cam Sites 1 bed unit/ Campsite Single Family Unit 6 bed units Duplex 12 bed units Dormitories 1/2 bed unit er When the program was initially implemented, there was concern about the impact on smaller, local businesses. Initially, higher leasing/building costs were incurred, however, this balanced over time and the value of having employees able to live in the community was seen as more important by employers than increased leasing costs. On an annual basis, Whistler conducts a survey of area businesses to determine if they are having problems recruiting employees. The last report indicated that less than 5% of small businesses had recruitment and retention problems related to housing. Intrawest, the largest employer in the area, builds units to satisfy its housing requirement. Funds generated through the cash in lieu are given to the recently organized housing authority. This entity spends funds to construct and/or acquire rental units. It works with developers to produce restricted, for-sale employee housing. In some cases, re-sale and price restrictions are left up to the developer/employer; however, the housing authority controls re-sales of units in the intermediate range. They are allowed to build to a variety of prices. Sales price adjustments are based on a Real Estate Board index that is published for the greater Vancouver Regional District. This method was used because of the wide fluctuation of prices in the Whistler area. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 19 of 19 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary Memorandum TO: Vail Focus Group Participants FROM: Kathy McCormick McCormick and Associates, Inc. DATE: October 21, 1999 RE: Focus Group Results Thanks to all of you who were able to participate in the focus groups that were held October 7`n and 8`n. It was a pleasure to meet with all of you and hear your thoughts about a commercial linkage program and issues associated with providing housing for employees. The purpose of this information is to provide you with a summary of the focus group results. Based on the results of the focus groups and the background research done on other resort communities, I am recommending that the Town of Vail continue to explore linkage as a potential option for providing affordable housing. There are still many questions to be answered and approaches to be considered, yet this approach does make a contribution to overall housing goals. As part of this continuing effort, two more focus groups will be held on November 30`n Nina Timm, Housing Coordinator for the Town of Vail, will contact you regarding times and locations. Again, thanks for your participation. And, if you weren't able to make the last series of sessions, perhaps your schedule will allow you to attend the next meetings. We will continue our review of commercial linkage and are interested to hear more from you as the approach starts to take shape. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 1 of 13 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary BACKGROUND INFORMATION Highlights of Eagle County Needs Assessment The following highlights from the Eagle County Needs Assessment were shared with each focus group. 1) Overview of Needs a) Town of Vail participated in the Eagle County Housing Needs Assessment completed July 1999 b) Jobs are increasing 7.6%; population growth has been 5.7%, c) 42% of employers plan to increase the number of persons they employ over the next year. This is estimated to be 300 more persons, which is low compared to the historic job generation ration of 2,500 - 3,000 jobs. d) 1680 jobs were unfilled in March and 1,654 unfilled last summer. About four persons per business were not hired or left because they lacked housing. e) Entry level professionals have the most difficult time finding housing and owning is a bigger issue than renting. f) 65% of Vail's residents who work are employed in Vail. g) 14% of County's employees or over 4,000 person's commute into the county for work; the majority commute into Vail. h) The average rent or mortgage paid in Vail is $1,136 with the median slightly lower at $950 i) Renters more frequently pay more than 30% of income on housing; (30% of renters vs. 17% of home owners and 6.6% of the 4,260 renters spend more than 51% on income on housing j) Displacement in rental housing is an issue; 850 people moved because homes . were for sale. k) Housing for seasonal workers was strongly supported in the survey. 1) Commercial linkage program was supported by 70% of county residents. These results were discussed with each group and comments are reported in the summary of each focus group. Town of Vail Housing Initiatives The following information was shared with each group about current efforts in the Town of Vail to provide affordable housing. This step was included so focus group participants understood that consideration of a commercial linkage program was part of an overall affordable housing strategy. a) 198 units provided at Timber Ridge. These units were provided in exchange for density granted to the developer of the project almost 20 years ago. These units were required to be employee housing through 2001. Currently the Town is negotiating to keep them available after 2001. b) 53 owner occupied units and 18 rentals for City Market Employees developed at Vail Commons; City provides the land under a 49 year land lease, with the extension of another 49 years. c) Buzzard Park - provides 24 seasonal rentals for Town of Vail employees McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 2 of 13 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary d) Red Sandstone -18 units developed jointly between the Town and Water and Sanitation District (12 owner occupied, 4 retained by water and sanitation and 2 purchased by Mountain Valley development Services. The land was given to the HOA. e) Options under consideration: i) Land outside of town ii) Density Bonuses Generally participants in all groups were aware of these housing projects, as well as other efforts by the Town of Vail to develop additional employee housing. In all groups there was strong support for retaining the housing that is available through Timber Ridge (many participants had lived in these units when they first moved to Vail). Commercial Linkage Program Following is the outline used to describe a commercial linkage program, including the steps usually taken to derive employee generation rates and levels of mitigation. Participants were given a sheet that described these steps and a chart indicating employee generation rates for merged data from 17 resort communities. Working through the steps provided the primary framework for discussing the employee generation and mitigation requirements. 2) Overview of Commercial Linkage programs a) Commercial Linkage has a long history -began in communities such as San Francisco, Sacramento and Aspen - all launched programs in the late 70's to early 80's. Developed this strategy to find ways to create opportunities for workers to live and work in the same community. Became necessary because housing prices were rising faster than wages forcing workers to live the area. b) Linkage requires developers of commercial space to contribute to affordable housing in proportion to housing need generated via employment i) Provide units ii) Payment in lieu c) Rationale Nexus - impacts between development and nature of mitigation d) Rough Proportionality - between the extent of the impacts generated and extent mitigation is required. e) Nexus Requirements: i) Estimating number of new jobs created - generally by category of use ii) Number of persons employed by businesses, with an adjustment for multiple job holding - may be done through localized estimates based on locally generated data iii) Adjustment for employees who would prefer to live outside Vail - based on local surrey information iv) Converting employees to households v) Number of households needing affordable housing - function of income compared to housing cost in the area vi) Proportion of households to be targeted by linkage - level of mitigation/local policy and needs Amount of subsidy required to produce the housing - Cost to provide units at prevailing interest rates and price of housing that is affordable McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 3 of 13 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary Focus Groups The purpose of the focus groups was to provide representatives with information about commercial linkage programs in general and solicit thoughts, ideas and concerns about such an approach for the Town of Vail. Four focus groups were held with representatives of different business sectors. These included: • Hotels • Institutional/Real Estate • Retailers Bars and Restaurants There were two primary purposes of the focus groups: 1. To provide information about commercial linkage programs in general. This included a review of the needs identified in the Eagle County Housing Needs Assessment, current programs offered through the City of Vail, the approach used in commercial linkage programs and findings of the five resort communities who have a linkage program; and, 2. To solicit feedback from the representatives. This included concerns about linkage, differences to be considered when implementing a linkage program for the Town of Vail and requests for additional information. The meeting opened with an introduction of participants who were asked if they had difficulty recruiting and retaining employees because of the lack of affordable housing. Next, a synopsis of the needs identified in the Eagle County Housing needs assessment was reviewed; participants were asked if these finding met with their experiences. Current programs managed by the Town of Vail were reviewed so that it was clear that a commercial linkage program was one more approach to be used in the affordable housing mix. Lastly, the steps used to meet commercial linkage nexus requirements were reviewed. Participants were asked questions about this approach. A summary of the discussion for each group follows, along with observations. Overview Generally, there was acknowledgement that recruiting and retaining employees in the area was a problem. This was interwoven with a discussion of a desire to create a stronger sense of community within the town of Vail. This is an important concept for determining the type of housing (rental or for-sale), location of housing and income and household type to whom a program would be targeted. Overall, participants believed the program needed to provide both for-sale housing for households committed to making Vail home, as well as for seasonal employees that provide an essential part of the labor market. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 4 of 13 s. Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary There was also a lot of concern expressed regarding the impacts a linkage program could have on re-development and also small businesses. It appears that representatives in each group were split in favor of pursuing the program, adamantly opposed to the program and wanting more information before making up their mind about the program. Retailers, in particular, seemed to be the most concerned about how the costs of linkage would be passed on to them. They also did not want to own or manage any housing, as some had tried renting to employees with poor results. Retailers would prefer to pay a flat fee that never changed, to address employee-housing needs rather than be subject to increases in leasing space cost increases from a landlord. The example was given of charging something as a business-licensing fee that is currently used for marketing Vail. Ideally, retailers would like to own their own space. Most employers have tried to address employee-housing issues by either paying more to their employees or providing rental housing. Hotel operators seemed to be the most comfortable with managing employee housing, presumably because they are in the property management business. Retailers, on the other hand, had experienced great difficulties when they tried employee housing and have chosen to not be both landlord and employer. Some ideas generated by these groups that are worth mentioning: • Encourage housing in the Town of Vail when it makes sense. One option might include having a lower mitigation requirement if the units were provided in Vail and higher requirement if provided out of Vail. • Look for other sources of land, such as land currently owned by the Forest Service. • Instead of having categories of employee generation by type of use, require a flat percentage of to the amount of square footage being provided. For example, 10% of all non-residential square footage would equate to a certain number of employee housing units. • Initiate a lease-option program whereby persons who are renting their units could eventually purchase them. • Provide credit to employers who currently offer employee housing or rent units in the community to persons who are employed by other businesses in the Vail Valley. For example, one participant owned several properties that she leases to households who are long time Vail residents and employees. These units would be credited toward an employee housing unit requirement. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 5 of 13 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION HOTELS: Six people participated in this focus group. 1. Have you had difficulty recruiting and retaining employees because of housing? What are some of the strategies that you have used to address this problem? Generally, hotel operators reported difficulty finding employees and had tried different methods for attracting and retaining employees. Several hotels in the area provide some employee housing, with one in particular having the largest employee housing portfolio and longest experience in offering this housing. The ability to provide housing was viewed as positive in gaining response to job ads. Many operators noted that returning employees was an advantage. Others pay employees more so that they can obtain housing in the area, but are also considering providing employee housing. It was acknowledged that employees are hard to find; one owner found prayer was often his most effective strategy. Repeat employees helped. It was noted that the hospital master leases 45 units for its employees. Getting specialists was a real problem for the hospital. One employer was able to meet 95% of its staffing needs last year and has for nearly the past two years. They intend to continue to be proactive about employee recruitment and housing and offer housing that $500 per employee per month. No security deposit is required and rent is deducted directly from the employee's paycheck. It was noted that if housing is available, the response to job ads is much better. This group discussed the challenges of having housing that is empty during the summer season. This was viewed as one of the biggest challenges in providing employee housing -vacancy rates could be as high as 50% in the summer. Steps in the Commercial Linkage Process 1. Review of employee generation rates. The primary concern expressed by this group was that employee generation could be so different from type of hotel to type of hotel, depending upon the level of service and amenities offered by the facility. For example, the some hotels offer a sleeping rooms restaurants and golf course facilities whereas others may only offer sleeping rooms. Employee generation between these types of facilities would be very different. It was also noted that employee generation for hotels is very different from condos. Hotels tend to be more labor intensive. The needs assessment found .9 employees per hotel room in Eagle County and .3 employees per room for property management companies. Because of the multiple business uses that may occur in a commercial facility, the group believed that it would be best to develop employee generation rates on a McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 6 of 13 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary case-by-case basis. When asked if it made sense to average rates from other resort communities, as was done in the information shared with the group, there was a strong reaction that Vail is a mature resort community with established businesses. The disparity between businesses is so big and it would be difficult to mitigate for constantly changing businesses and uses of space. 2. Estimating the number of persons employed by businesses in new development by adjusting for multiple job holding. There was acknowledgement of multiple job holding in the area and an adjustment is appropriate. 3. Estimating the number of new employees who would prefer to live in the Vail area. This led to a discussion of where housing should be located and for whom. • It was noted that there is very little new development opportunities in the Town of Vail and primarily redevelopment opportunities existed. The constraint of Vail is physical (geographical). The current goal to house 62% of employees is not possible due to lack of land. Production of housing has to go down valley. • All types of housing cannot be provided within the Town of Vail. Down valley offers some relief and down valley developers have solved some of the housing problems. A question was raised as to whether the TOV should decide the housing type to be built? All housing needs to be multifamily. • Participants noted that all types of housing, for seasonal worker, for-sale housing and transitional rental housing (those who rent in hopes of someday purchasing) was needed. It was also noted that it seems long-term employees "get shafted" for seasonal workers who fill lower-level jobs. A balance of housing for entry-level management and seasonal employees needs to pursued. • It was noted that seasonal, young employees want to be close to the action and families probably want to live down valley anyway. Living preference doesn't matter anyway, because Vail can't meet the demand, no matter what. All units that are built will be filled. • It was noted that requiring mitigation based on employees generated on a per square foot basis does not work. Adding 200 square feet to 10,000 square feet does not have the same impact as adding 200 square feet to 300 square feet. • It was suggested that the Town look at Forest Service land as a way to provide housing closer to town. A similar process is under consideration in Aspen; where Forest Service Land will be traded for open space. 4. Estimating the number of households represented by new employees. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 7 of 13 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary • Generally thought to be two or more employees per household. • Employees of different businesses (i.e. husband and wife) can easily use housing unit. 5. Targeted income group - based on cost of production and ability to pay • Mitigation cannot occur within the TOV because of the high costs and limited opportunities. • Vail Associates is possibly the only employer who has resources (i.e. land) to mitigate within the TOV. Is that the best use of land for Vail Associates? • Level of mitigation could be lower if provided within the TOV and higher if developer chose to go down valley to fulfill development requirements. 5. Benefits of Linkage Program • The program works in Whistler because the requirement has been there since the beginning and the cost is low. • New "subsidized" is always the wrong way to go. If the employer pays better, then the employees can find their own housing. • Someone has to give the land. Land is so inflated in value that purchasing it for Employee housing would never work. • Commercial linkage is not a useful tool in a community that is 95% built out. • The TOV has to ante up the land and deal with huge NIMBY issues. • Even small mitigation for commercial would have good political and perception value in the community. People are asking what development is contributing to solve this problem. A small mitigation requirement of 5% - 15% would be good as opposed to 40% to 50% employee-housing requirements. • It would be okay to require commercial linkage, but then stop requiring other things like parking pay-in-lieu, public way improvements, etc. INSTITUTIONS/REAL ESTATE: Three persons attended this focus group 1. Have you had difficulty recruiting and retaining employees because of housing? What are some of the strategies that you have used to address this problem? One participant noted no real problems with recruiting and retaining employees because he has properties to rent to his own employees. Having housing absolutely helped in this. Knows of others without housing to offer who has real problems and struggle. Another employer's policy is to not hire from outside the area for low level positions so that housing is not an issue since employees already live in the area. Mid and McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 8 of 13 Town of Vail -Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary upper level positions are not the same. Paying more is enough incentive and allows these employees to find their own housing. Mom and pop type businesses cannot find enough help. Tenant businesses cannot afford to pay higher salaries, so are considering buying employee-housing units. Many people are not starting businesses that would depend on hiring employees (turning to computers/automation) or hire contract employees. Aspen is looking at cutting down on job supply. The nature of employment is changing. This is not only a problem in Vail, but in the Denver area as well. One impact in the rental market is the number of persons who own condos and rent them to winter visitors and lease to summer employees. 2. Review of employee generation rates. • Should job generation be linked to construction - create units for employer who produced the unit or look to issue countywide? • A mix of housing is needed for a healthier community. • Small percentage will all be living at the same place for each business. If units get out of the control of the business that it was supposed to help you lose any good you have done. Keep units attached to business. If the business changes hands, so do the units. • Should be charged against the property owner and not the leasee. • People are suspicious of the size of the TOV government. Let another entity manage the units under guidelines established by the TOV. • Pitkin County regrets letting developers do cash-in-lieu. • Restaurant and Bar figures look skewed because people in these jobs often work more than one job. (It was explained that the chart is adjusted for multiple job holdings and FTE's) • Employee generation rates will impact the type of business people may be willing to open. • Multiple use buildings could have a set of averages for all possibilities. • More categories create more confusion and administrative work. Come up with fewer categories. • Get rid of categories (too complicated) and do a flat percentage of square footage built. • Each building is assessed so "small guy" doesn't get dinged. Small owners are the big concern. • When you lease a space the units that are assigned to that space should come with it. • If TOV does it, the county needs to be right behind to keep the feeling of "fair treatment" and not make people move away from the requirements. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 9 of 13 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary 2. Estimating the number of persons employed by businesses in new development by adjusting for multiple job holding. • The standard formula is too complicated. • The level of mitigation to be tolerated varies with type of construction. There has to be a master plan for each development. • If housing is required without density exceptions to add hosing to the building then the developer won't build. Have to get density considerations to provide the developer with an incentive. • The county informally requires 20% mitigation through negotiations. • Has to be simple for political reasons. Average Joe needs to be able to understand it in order for it to work. • Town is too pervasive. Has to stop "micro-managing". No cash in lieu should be accepted. • Keep housing in town to keep a sense of community, keeps people off roads, keeps workforce for Vail business. • We have good transportation links down valley. May as well use them. Let people choose where they want to live. It is not so bad to have workers living down valley. • Percentage is small with employee generation so keep that percentage in Vail. Rest of employees will naturally disperse. 3. Estimating number of new employees who prefer to live in Vail. • Rental housing is what is needed. TOV focusing too much on for-sale housing. • Entry level wage earners should be targeted through a linkage program. Make sure housing is integrated into existing neighborhoods. • Employee generation could match/relate to salaries. • It was questioned whether or not there really is as much in commuting as reported. • Look at how much commercial square footage has been built in Edwards. Discussion of other questions reflected in previously reported comments. RETAILERS Four persons attended this focus group. 1. Have you had difficulty recruiting and retaining employees because of housing? What are some of the strategies that you have used to address this problem? • Has had difficulty retaining employees for various reasons including housing and the cost of housing. Acquired an EHU (only has 1 -2.5 employees). Had problems with employees taking advantage of the housing by not paying rent on time, not caring for the unit, allowing others to share the living space, etc. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 10 of 13 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary • Getting employees has been difficult. Purchased two units in Pitkin to house four employees per units. The units were trashed. Rents were $250 - $300 per employee each month, yet more people moved into the space. Tried leasing trailers, units at Sun Ridge - everything was trashed. Decided she could not be a business owner and a landlord • Housing is provided through Vail Associates (50 beds). These are units that are master leased throughout the valley. There has been trouble with over-crowding and employees are often broke for the first two months of employment because rent is taken out of first paychecks. They use a hotel lease so those employees can be evicted within 24 hours if they leave their employment. First and last months rent with a security deposit has also made it difficult to find employees, but not doing that leaves the units trashed as well. • Employees 3.5 people and finds it difficult to fill part-time positions due to housing. Looking for quality, long-term employees but the labor pool is very slim. Doesn't think small retailers can afford to pay for employee housing. Second homeowners and developers are the ones responsible for the problem and should be part of the solution. • Definitely difficult to get quality employees, but this may not all be due to housing. Employs 15 full time people in the summer and 47 in the winter. "I don't want to be in the landlord business. I outpay every business around me". All managers have bought homes in the valley. Bodies don't count; quality counts. • We need the Disneyland mentality. Lowering standards and hiring a warm body is not acceptable. • For some retailers, standards must be lowered to remain open the hours needed to sustain a business. 2. Review of employee generation rates • Are owners included in the generation rate count? How would satellite offices be adjusted, since additional accounting and other support services would not necessarily be needed? • An adjustment needs to be made for owner-operated business versus corporately owned businesses. Mom and Pop numbers should be taken into consideration. 3. Estimating the number of persons employed by businesses in new development by adjusting for multiple job holding. • Only a question about whether or not the household adjustment was accurate. 4. Estimating the number of employees who prefer to live in Vail area. • If you provide the housing for ownership, you will get a more responsible employee. But seasonal worker housing is certainly needed as well. • If we were able to provide rental units, we need nice dorm situations. Use dorm- clusters. If you housed 300 -500 seasonal workers, it would free up dispersed units for entry-level professional types. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 11 of 13 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary • To increase the quality level of employees, you need ownership opportunities. We need lots of choices. • A pro for Vail Commons is a sense of ownership and community. A con is the perception of inflated rates for renting rooms at Vail Commons. • Three entities need housing - seasonal renter, entry-level potential homeowner and mature resident. Have to address all three needs. • Lease with option to buy might be a solution. 5. Estimating the number of households represented by new employees. • If I have to move my business, and I go from 800 square feet to 900 square feet, am I going to have to mitigate? I want to pay more to my employees than have the government tell me I have to house the employee. • This is scary. Any employee generation mitigation will be passed on to the small retailer. It is all we can do to stay in business right now. • Very opposed to this concept. If things were locked in, no percentages, but a flat rate paid every month, never increasing - then I would be more willing to support commercial linkage. • We need hard numbers. No vague formulas. Participants want to know how many units have to be produced to reach the goal of housing 62% of the work force and how what we would be doing will fit in with an overall plan. • Vail must focus on itself. We need to change some of the stores in Vail to make it viable. We need a Gap, Old Navy and other needed products so people who work in the area will shop in Vail instead of going elsewhere in the state. • Housing is provided in units that some employers currently own. These are rented to long term area residents and employees at reasonable rates. Credit should be extended to persons who chose to do this with properties they own. RESTARUANTS Two persons attended this group 1. Have you had difficulty recruiting and retaining employees because of housing? What are some of the strategies that you have used to address this problem? • Pay employees more. Experience a 32% increase in payroll the last few years. • There has been difficulties recruiting employees, but usually can get repeat employees because wages are fairly good. • Most difficult recruiting back of the house,employees (kitchen help). Sometimes with hostesses. Pay more. 2. Review of employee generation rates. • Every restaurant is different. Some are open only for one meal, other for two meals. Needs to be factor into rates. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 12 of 13 Town of Vail - Commercial Linkage Focus Groups Summary • Chart number would be low for peak season for Ron and high for Thomas. • There are too many hoops for redevelopment already. Unsupportive if mitigation would further burden businesses with additional conditions for redevelopment. • Needs for redevelopment outweigh the need for employee housing. • Someone has to do something. Maybe the political/psychological impact of even a modest linkage product is beneficial. • "I support anything that has a positive impact on the litany of problems". I would support linkage as long as it does not have adverse impacts on redevelopment. 3. Estimating the number of households represented by new employees. • Seems okay 4. Targeted income group - based on cost of production and ability to pay. • Need year round housing (for-sale). There is enough happening in Vail to support a year round resort. • 70% of employees at Russell's own their own house. • Yes, we need people here year round, full time in the "dream world". • Housing has to be mixed (rental and for-sale) in the real world. • Renting to employees in the past did not work out so well - units were trashed. It was more of a nuisance than a benefit. • Recognize that quite a few people own condos in town that are rented to seasonal visitors or people who only come for two or three days a year. This trend greatly exacerbates the availability of housing for employees. The reality is these people can afford to live in these homes for short periods of time or make more money with fewer hassles leasing to seasonal visitors. 5. Benefits of Linkage Program • Both would support funds from the Real Estate Transfer Tax for housing. • Very concerned about impacts on redevelopment, since this is mostly what is needed in Vail. This is a tired looking resort community and people need to see that we are not keeping the image as a premier resort community. To do this, redevelopment is needed. Nothing should adversely impact redevelopment. McCormick and Associates, Inc. Page 13 of 13 d t atm FOR EVEIAEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Suzanne Silverthorn, Town of Vail Information Officer, (970) 479-2115 Emily Jacob, VVTCB Communications Director, (970) 476-1000 ext. 3015 Kristin Yantis, Vail Communications Manager, (970) 479-3001 VAIL CELEBRATES A RENAISSANCE OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT BOTH ON AND OFF THE MOUNTAIN: VAIL, Colo - Nov. 17, 1999 - An announcement today by the Vail Community Task Force introduces the new "Vail Renaissance" initiative, to be led by new Vail Mayor Ludwig Kurz and Bill Jensen, Chief Operating Officer for Vail Mountain. In its announcement, the Task Force issues a challenge to the community to use the Vail Renaissance platform for expanded discussions about a collective vision for Vail's future. The Vail Renaissance is a combination of public and private investments and ongoing activities initiated by the Vail Community Task Force, with support from the Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, Inc., and the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau (VVTCB), to strengthen Vail's success as a thriving resort community. The Vail Renaissance is, in simple terms, a collection of components outlining efforts to help Vail retain its status as the premiere resort in North America. There are currently eight high- profile components within the Vail Renaissance program. New components will be added as additional projects are launched. ? Lodging Quality Initiative ? Vail Local Marketing District & Lodging Tax Initiative ? Lionshead Redevelopment ? Getting the Community Back on the. Slopes & in the Villages ? On-Mountain Improvements ? Community Facilities Plan -more- A Project of the Val Comma; ity Task Force with support from • Val Pouts, Inc., • Val Valley Tourism and C werrlion Bureau, • Town of Val VAnVAU" U VAIL RL•OIIT•'u~~ ? Monthly Customer Service Recognition Program ? Retail Diversity Initiative "While each initiative points to positive actions on an individual level, the Vail Renaissance umbrella gives us an opportunity to combine our efforts, creating a more powerful message and community-wide consensus," said Jensen. "It's about starting an avalanche with a snowball." The Webster's New World Dictionary defines "renaissance" as a "rebirth; renascence; to be born again." Just as the Renaissance was used to describe the great revival of art and learning in Europe during the 10', 15`h, and 16~' centuries, Vail Renaissance is the term chosen to define the rebirth and revival of a dynamic resort community. "It's about momentum," said Kurz. "The community has spoken in terms of record-breaking turnout in November's election. It's time for Vail to come together and collectively look toward the future and grasp that brass ring-or in our case, regain the number-one resort rating among our guests." "This program is about the community coming together to address the challenges we face," said Jensen. "Vail Renaissance puts all of these initiatives within a framework for change and forward movement. Bringing the three facets of the resort community together through this program allows us to collectively work toward solutions and future successes." Four of the eight components to the Vail Renaissance are already underway, most notably the Vail Local Marketing District and Lodging Tax initiative were both passed by Vail voters on Nov. 2, by an overwhelming 80 percent margin. Funds collected through the new lodging tax, -more- 1 4 i effective January 1, 2000, will be applied directly toward a Vail-specific, summer and shoulder season marketing effort. Also underway is the Community Facilities Plan, which has been identified by the Vail Town Council as one of the most important issues facing the future of Vail. Next steps for the project include completion of a market analysis to probe visitation and operational possibilities for uses currently under review. Also, opening day of the 1999-2000 ski and snowboard season brings several new on-mountain improvements to Vail, as well as the initiative to get local residents back on the slopes and into the villages. "These first few initiatives have really started the momentum for the entire program," added Kurz. "The fact that the community obviously wants to get involved in helping to catapult Vail back to the top of the charts will truly drive this Renaissance effort." "The key factor in the Vail Renaissance initiative is the involvement of the community as a whole," said Kurz. Because both an open format and community education are imperative to the Vail Renaissance program's success, the Vail Community Task Force is committed to encouraging community involvement. In light of this commitment, the Task Force invites the community and general public to attend monthly project updates, scheduled on the first Friday of each month at the Colorado Ski Museum from 8 to 9 a.m. The initial forum takes place on Friday, Dec. 3 and a continental breakfast will be available for attendees. -more- Yet to come is the announcement of a community-wide employee recognition program. While details of the program are in the final stages of development, the Task Force reports the program is the most comprehensive of its kind to be initiated within the Town of Vail. For more information about the Vail Renaissance or the monthly project updates, please contact the Vail Community Task Force through Suzanne Silverthorn at the Town of Vail at 479-2115. Note to journalists: Detailed fact sheets are available on all current Vail Renaissance initiatives upon request. Please contact Emily Jacob at the VVTCB at 476-1000 ext. 3015. u TOWN OF PAIL 75 South Frontage Road [pail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 1999 Contact: Mike Rose, 479-2349 TOV Parking & Transit Manager TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS ADD VALUE, CONVENIENCE TO VAIL PARKING STRUCTURE OPERATIONS (Vail)--New conveniences are being added to Vail's parking structure operations this ski season that should bring additional smiles to residents and guests already familiar with the "Park Free After 3" program. Beginning Nov. 24, Vail will become the first ski resort in the country to automate its parking collections. The automated system will be programmed to accept credit cards as well as town-issued gold, blue and value parking passes. This will enable users to enter and exit the Vail Village parking structure and exit the Lionshead parking structure with the swipe of a card, thereby eliminating long waits in the cash-only lanes during peak hours. The new equipment has been installed at all exits within the two parking structures and will be tested this week before the transition to paid parking takes place on Nov. 24. Mike Rose, Vail's parking and transit manager, says the automated system will be well- received. "This has been something our users have been asking for," said Rose. "We're excited to bring it on line." The improvements will give users an added payment choice, he said, while retaining the services of a cash-only booth in both structures 24-hours a day. Efficiencies caused by the automation are two-fold, Rose said. Customers will notice a tremendous time savings if they pay by credit card, he said, while the town will benefit through a (more) RECYCLEDPAPER Add 1/TOV Parking streamlining of resources that will enable 24-hour booth coverage as well as a reduction in personnel of 3 full-time equivalent employees. Rose said the automated system, manufactured by Federal ADP, a company based in Michigan, is as safe as an automated teller machine (ATM) in that the credit card never leaves the owner's possession. In addition to the town-issued parking passes, the system will accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover cards, he said. Although new to ski resorts, the automated parking system is currently in use at Texas A&M, according to Rose. It also will be in use at the Olympic Stadium in Sydney, Australia during the 2000 Olympic Games. Rose said he's hoping as many as half of all day skiers will use the automated system during the 1999-2000 season. Daily parking rates remain unchanged from last season with the cost of parking for an average day of skiing ranging from $6 to $8. The cost of gold, blue and value cards also remains unchanged from last season. Prices are as follows: value cards are $5 per entry/exit; the premium gold pass is $1,100; and the blue pass for restricted parking is $525. The Town of Vail Finance Department is now taking orders for the discounted parking passes. Any Eagle County resident, employee or property owner with valid identification, such as an Eagle County driver's license, lease, local pay stub, utility bill or property tax bill is eligible to receive the parking discount. Orders may be made in person at the Finance counter in the Vail Municipal Building, 75 S. Frontage Rd., or by calling 479-2122. The Finance counter is now located at the reception area on the main floor of the Municipal Building. Credit card payments for the passes will again be offered for added convenience. As a result of the new automated payment system, the purchasing process for town-issued (more) i 1 ' Add 2/TOV Parking parking passes will include some subtle changes this season, including elimination of deposits for the gold and blue cards. Also, all cards issued in previous years will need to be exchanged for new cards, according to Rose. He says the new system won't recognize the old cards. All value-card holders will be impacted by a third change, according to Rose. The system will be unable to process telephone orders to add additional purchases to the cards, he said. Instead, card-holders will need to buy the additional parking debits in-person from the Town of Vail. For more information, contact Rose at 479-2349. Here's a recap of the parking programs for the 1999-2000 ski season: Park Free After Three The town will again offer free parking in both the Vail Village and Lionshead structures from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily to promote dining and apres ski activities. A $2 parking fee will be charged for vehicles entering between 1:30 and 3 p.m. Free 90 Minute Parking As always, free parking is offered for the first 90 minutes in the Vail Village and Lionshead structures. $5 Value Passes for the 1999-2000 Season The value pass, $5 per each entry-exit, and accepted in the Vail Village (levels 4 and 5) and Lionshead parking structures, is available to any Eagle County resident, employee or property owner with valid identification, such as an Eagle County driver's license, lease, local pay stub, utility bill or property tax bill. Proof of eligibility will be accepted by mail, fax (479-2157), or in person. Transactions by mail should be sent to: Parking Sales, Town of Vail Finance Department, 75 S. Frontage Road, Vail, Colo. 81657. Once a value pass has been activated for the season, those card holders will be eligible to make additional purchases on the card by using a valid credit card. Please note: the system is unable to process telephone orders for additional purchases on the card. Current value pass holders with value remaining on their cards from last season must go to the Finance counter in the Vail Municipal Building to apply value to a new card for the 1999-2000 season. Gold, Blue Parking Passes for 1999-2000 Season There are no eligibility requirements for purchase of a $525 blue pass or a $1,100 gold pass, although the premium gold pass will be limited to 100. Gold pass holders have access to all covered parking in the Vail Village structure and anywhere in the Lionshead parking structure. Blue pass holders may park in the Vail Village parking structure any time Monday through Thursday and after 3 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The blue pass is restricted during the Christmas-New Year's Holiday, Dec. 24-Jan. 2; and Presidents' Weekend, Feb. 18-21. Blue pass holders have unrestricted access to the Lionshead parking structure throughout the (more) r Add 3/TOV Parking season. Sales and renewals are available by mail, phone, fax or in person. Payment may be . mailed to: Parking Sales, Town of Vail Finance Department, 75 S. Frontage Rd., Vail, Colo. 81657. The town will process the transaction within five working days, with the parking pass and the receipt mailed to the purchaser by the fifth day. Mail orders should include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Free Satellite Parking The town will maintain free satellite parking on a first-come, first-served basis, at the soccer field on Vail Valley Drive near the Golden Peak ski base, as well as 100 spaces at Ford Park adjacent to the South Frontage Road. Both lots are serviced by a free shuttle bus and typically, fill by 10 a.m. Valet Parking Valet parking will be offered for a third season at the Golden Peak ski base area off Vail Valley Drive. The cost is $20 per day. The service is operated by Mountain Valet, a private contractor. PARKING INFORMATION TOWN OF SAIL PARKING FEE SCHEDULE 1999-2000 Ski Season NO. OF HOURS FEE 0 - 1112 Free W 1'12 -2 52.00 ` 2 - 3 6.00 h 3 - 4 7.00 4 - 5 8.00 V 5 - 6 9.00 Q 6 - 7 10.00 1111111 7 - 8 11.00 IIn 8 - 9 12.00 9 - 11 13.00 Q V 11 - 15 14.00 F 15 - 24 15.00 G W Park FREE after 3 p.m. until 3 a.m. cc Lost/No Ticket $15.00 minimum. GOLD PASS: • 51,100 per season • Valid any time in both Village and Uonshead structures • Will be sold in limited quantities BLUE PASS: • $525 per season • Valid any time in Lionshead structure • Valid in Village structure any time Monday through Thursday, with the exception of December 27-30, 1999 and February 21, 2000 • Valid in Village structure 3 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and on above dates VALUE PASS: • $5.00 per entry/exit, 1 1 /2 hours free, does not recognize FREE after 3 p.m. until 3 a.m. Program • Maximum 2 cards • Sold only to Eagle County residents, employees or homeowners with valid identification such as: tax bill, Eagle County driver's license or a local paycheck stub • Valid on any level of the Lionshead structure • Valid ONLY on outside Levels 4 and 5 of Village structure on a first come basis • No cash refunds. Balance remains on card for use next season FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PASSES, please call: Finance Department at 479-2122 Town of Vail Parking Hotline at 479.2330 Road Conditions at 479-2226 or listen to AM 530 Lost and Found at 479-2208 From: lais Pardee To: Suzanne Silverthom Date: 11/17/99 Time: 1:17:34 AM Page 1 of 1 The CHAMBER Of Commerce CHAMBER INVITES YOU TO RECOGNIZE AWARD WINNERS. The winners of the 1999 Chamber of Commerce Business Leadership Awards will be announced on Thursday, November 18f at the Vilar Center for the Arts, during the Chamber's Business After-Hours Mixer. This year's awards recognize seven categories: Vail Valley Business of the Year, Business Providing the Best Customer Service, Business Most Committed to the Vail Valley Community, Employer of the Year, Best New Business, and Best Advertising and Promotion Campaign. A committee of Chamber Ambassadors reviewed the nominations and determined the winners from your many wonderful comments. November's mixer is being held in conjunction with the Vilar Center's Hospitality night. The mixer begins at 5:30. Awards will be presented at 6:30 and a complimentary show of magicians and illusionist, Dream Masterz will begin at 7:30. If you are interested in staying for the show, please call ahead to reserve your ticket at 845-TIXS. Join us to learn who has made an impact on the valley and enjoy a beautiful evening at the Vilar Center for the Arts! For more information call Robin Zeigler at the Chamber of Commerce at 949-5189. u ~y TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY November 17, 1999 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Officer VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOVEMBER 16 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Donovan, Foley, Kurz, Moffet, Navas, Ogilby, Slifer --Completion of Town Council Organizational Meeting The Council took the following actions: • Voted 7-0 to appoint Karen Morter and Mary Jo Allen to the Election Commission for a two-year term. • Voted 7-0 to appoint Buck Allen as municipal judge for a two-year term. Allen has served as Vail's municipal judge since 1979. • Appointed Sybill Navas as the Vail Town Council representative on the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Board of Directors. Chuck Ogilby will serve as alternate. • Appointed Sybill Navas as the Vail Town Council representative on the Water Quality/Quantity Committee of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. Chuck Ogilby will serve as alternate/apprentice. • Appointed Rod Slifer as the Vail Town Council representative on the Vail Valley Tourism t and Convention Bureau Board. Greg Moffet will serve as alternate. • Appointed Ludwig Kurz as the representative of the Vail Town Council for the Colorado Association of Ski Towns. Greg Moffet will serve as alternate. • Appointed Kevin Foley and Diana Donovan to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Recreation District/Town Council Subcommittee. • Appointed Sybil[ Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the Special Events Committee. Greg Moffet will serve as alternate. • Appointed Rod Slifer and Kevin Foley to represent the Vail Town Council on the Bravo! Colorado Music Festival Board. • Appointed Ludwig Kurz to represent the Vail Town Council on the Eagle County Recreation Authority Committee. • Appointed Chuck Ogilby to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Housing Authority. (Although the Authority hasn't met for several years, this board has statutory authority and may be resurrected in the future). • Appointed Ludwig Kurz to represent the Vail Town Council on the Channel 5 Vail Valley I Community Television Board. i • Appointed Sybill Navas as interim representative on the Art In Public Places Board until a permanent appointment is made following the Council retreat. (more) RECYCLEDPAPER 4 Add 1/Council Highlights/11-16-99 • Appointed Diana Donovan to represent the Vail Town Council on the Mauri Nottingham Environmental Award Committee. • Appointed Sybill Navas and Rod Slifer to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Valley Exchange Committee. • Appointed Kevin Foley to represent the Vail Town Council on the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority. Greg Moffet will serve as alternate • Appointed Kevin Foley to represent the Vail Town Council on the Ford Park Management Plan Committee. Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer will serve as a staff representative. • Appointed Greg Moffet to represent the Vail Town Council on the Board of the Chamber of Commerce. • Appointed Sybill Navas as the interim representative to serve on the Open Space/Charter Committee. A permanent appointment will be named following the Council retreat. • Appointed Town Manager Bob McLaurin to represent the Vail Town Council on the Colorado Ski Museum and Ski Hall of Fame Board. • Deferred a decision on who will join Mayor Ludwig Kurz in representing the Vail Town Council on the Vail Community Task Force until after the Council retreat. Currently 4 members of the Council are serving on the Task Force: Diana Donovan in the community at-large seat; Rod Slifer, representing the Vail Commercial Property Owners; Sybill Navas as the Council representative; and Ludwig Kurz as mayor. • Appointed Sybill Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Youth Recognition Award Committee. • Appointed Town of Vail Parks Superintendent Todd Oppenheimer to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Board. • Appointed Kevin Foley to represent the Vail Town Council on the Colorado Alliance for a Rapid Transit Solution (CARTS) Board. --Discussion of December Work Session Schedule and 5th Tuesdays The Council voted 7-0 to cancel its Dec. 28 work session meeting during the holidays. The Council also agreed to forgo work session meetings on the fifth Tuesdays of the month unless the timing of an issue warrants such a meeting. --Appeal of Design Review Board Approval of a 5-unit Development Plan on an Unplatted Parcel in the Potato Patch Neighborhood The Council voted 7-0 to table this appeal to the Dec. 7 meeting while additional information is being prepared. --Vail Local Marketing District, Next Steps As a follow up to voter approval of a Local Marketing District and a 1.4 percent lodging tax, the Council made 5 decisions as next steps in the implementation process. Those Council decisions are as follows: • voted 7-0 to retain the Vail Town Council as the governing board of directors for the Local Marketing District up to Dec. 31, 2000. This ensures Council oversight of programs and spending in the inaugural year. • voted 7-0 to adopt a conservative $1.5 million revenue estimate for the program's first year. This provides a framework for budgeting. • voted 7-0 to establish a 9-member Advisory Board that will report directly to the Vail Town Council. Those members and/or seats are as follows: (more) Add 2/Vail Town Council Highlights/11-16-99 --Ross Boyle, who served on the now-defunct Vail Valley Marketing Board --Sandra Sage, who served on the now-defunct Vail Valley Marketing Board --Beth Slifer, who served on the now-defunct Vail Valley Marketing Board --Representative from Vail Town Council --Representative from Vail Resorts, Inc. --Representative from Lionshead Merchants Association --Representative from Vail Village Merchants Association --Two additional members to be appointed by the Vail Town Council; those members must be Town of Vail residents. Applications will be taken between now and Dec. 6 with interviews and appointment by the Town Council occurring Dec. 7. Meanwhile, the other members of the Advisory Board were given authorization by the Town Council to begin meeting immediately. • voted 7-0 to appoint Greg Moffet as the Town Council representative to the Advisory Board • voted 7-0 to allow the Advisory Board to continue working with existing contractors within the financial constraints established by the Council. All vendor contracts will be brought before the Town Council for approval. The Advisory Board was given authority to meet and recommend a spending plan for the fiscal year 2000 marking program. That plan will be presented to the Town Council for approval or modification at the Dec. 7 or Dec. 14 meeting. For more information, contact Assistant Town of Vail Manager Pam Brandmeyer at 479-2113. --Ski Club Vail Parking Request The Council voted 7-0 to approve a second year request by Ski Club Vail to use town right-of- way along Vail Valley Drive for short-term parking and drop-off by Ski Club Vail affiliates. Council's approval was based on conditions required by the Planning and Environmental Commission regarding the management of parking within the right-of-way. Also, at the suggestion of Councilmember Diana Donovan, Ski Club Vail will be responsible for the removal of litter that accumulates along the affected portion of Vail Valley Drive (between the Golden Peak bus shelter and the bike path adjacent to Ski Club Vail). Meanwhile, Ski Club Vail is in the process of preparing a redevelopment plan. The plan will be reviewed Nov. 22 by the Planning and Environmental Commission and again on Dec. 14 by the Vail Town Council. During discussion, Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association suggested consideration of several issues during the redevelopment planning, including relocation of a bus stop and possible removal of a portion of a bike path leg. Ski Club Vail anticipates demolition of the existing building beginning in April 2000 and completion of the new facility by Nov. 1, 2000. For more information, contact Brent Wilson in the Community Development Department at 479-2140. --Information Update A sign-up scheduling sheet for Council photos was routed to members. Councilmembers also were notified of Internet e-mail address opportunities. In addition, Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer inquired about Council's interest in the possibility of moving the July 4th, 2000 fireworks display from Tuesday to a weekend. Councilmembers said they'd like to think about it. --Council Reports Kevin Foley said it was "nice to be back" following his re-election. Sybill Navas reported on the most recent meeting of the Vail Valley Exchange in which efforts (more) Add 3/Vail Town Council Highlights/11-16-99 have been successful in obtaining approval of 50 visas for the employee training exchange program with Mt. Buller, Australia. Navas also described the organization's interest in hiring a full-time director. In addition, Navas reported on a recent meeting of the Art In Public Places Board in which members reviewed some maintenance issues, discussed its draft master plan, agreed to forward an idea to place a Christmas tree at Seibert Circle to include a tree trimming party with the local schoolchildren and discussed an idea of hiring a professional to help improve the placement of holiday decorations in strategic locations. Also in her Council report, Navas reported on a meeting of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity Committee in which members previewed state legislative issues. In addition, Navas assisted in interviewing design-build teams who responded to the Donovan Park request for proposals community facilities process. She also assisted in a wayfinding team meeting. Diana Donovan reported on the most recent meeting of the Vail Community Task Force in which members have agreed to develop a comprehensive, community wide employee recognition program. Councilmembers agreed to redirect $2,500 in remaining Turn it Up employee training money as a one-time contribution to fund a portion of the employee recognition program. Other contributors will include Vail Resorts, Inc., the Lionshead and Vail Village merchant associations and the Vail Valley Restaurant Association. Ludwig Kurz represented the town during distribution of sponsorship assistance to area athletes under a program supported by the Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, Inc., Vail Valley Foundation and Beaver Creek Resort Company. Kurz said he also attended the Howard Head Sports Medicine reception, which was well attended. --Other At the suggestion of Chuck Ogilby, the Council set the dates for its first retreat, which will occur Dec. 1-2. Ogilby also noted the importance of having updates on topics such as Timber Ridge, the Common Ground lawsuits and other outstanding issues prior to the retreat. In addition, Ogilby wondered if it would be practical to make trips to Denver with recyclable materials, such as cardboard, that otherwise isn't being collected or recycled through Vail's programs. In preparation for the Council retreat, Rod Slifer suggested Councilmembers submit 5 to 6 items they'd like to discuss. Sybill Navas suggested a presentation on the White River National Forest plan be made in conjunction with the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, which has facilitated a series of community meetings. Efforts are underway to schedule such presentations to the Town Council and the Planning and Environmental Commission. Diana Donovan suggested the Town Council presentation occur at an evening meeting. Greg Moffet inquired about the status of the Lionshead core site redevelopment plan by Vail Resorts, Inc. With the necessary approvals, the project could break ground in the spring of 2001. Kevin Foley acknowledged the successful transaction of the Berry Creek 5th property to Eagle County. He also thanked those who organized a community reception at the Colorado Ski Museum following last week's swearing-in ceremony. In addition, Foley inquired about logistical assistance needed by the Vail Valley Foundation for the upcoming street parties; expressed ! concern about the lack of snow; received clarification that Vail is not increasing its use of (more) I I Add 4/Vail Town Council Highlights/11-16-99 magnesium chloride as was reported in a recent newspaper article; inquired about the status of a complaint from a property owner regarding the impacts of the use of magnesium chloride; and inquired about a letter from a constituent, Mark Wilkerson. Ludwig Kurz passed out a sheet with potential Council retreat topics and asked fellow Councilmembers to offer feedback. Evening Session Briefs Council members present: Donovan, Foley, Kurz, Moffet, Navas, Ogilby, Slifer --Citizen Participation Following up on several ideas that had been generated during the recent Council Candidate dialogue forums, Paul Rondeau suggested that an informal seating arrangement be created for Council work sessions that would allow for better eye contact and improved brainstorming. He also asked that feedback be given to citizens who offer suggestions or complaints during the citizen participation agenda format. Councilmembers Greg Moffet and Ludwig Kurz said they liked the ideas and would follow up. --Wayfinding Conceptual and Design Review The Council heard an overview of a proposed wayfinding system for Vail that builds upon the sign program for vehicles and pedestrians developed 10 years ago. The program would establish six zones within Vail (East Vail, Golden Peak, Vail Village, LionsHead, Cascade Village and West Vail) along with a color-coded mapping and sign identification system that would tie-in 1-70, the roundabouts, the frontage roads, the village pedestrian areas, recreation paths, parks and neighborhood streets. The program, which could be phased in over a 2-to 5-year period, also proposes a freeway monument as well as gateway features at Vail's entrances. After viewing a slide presentation by the project consultant, Jeff Corbin, president of Corbin Design of Traverse City, Mich., the Council reacted favorably to the concept. Council comments included the following: Rod Slifer said the project would be a step in the right direction that would help set the tone for visitors; now that she's served on the wayfinding review team, Sybill Navas said she views signs in a totally new way; Chuck Ogilby noted his difficulty in reading two of the signs;. Kevin Foley said he liked the idea of naming and adding signs to the recreation trails; Greg Moffet suggested consideration of turning a watercolor map of the Town of Vail into a poster and making it available for sale; Ludwig Kurz said the program would add freshness and color to the area; while Diana Donovan said she liked the entryway features and found the overall program to be an interesting concept. During the public comment period, Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association complimented the comprehensive nature of the proposal and suggested adding installation of regulatory signs, such as "no skier drop-off' during phase one. Lamont also suggested adding French to the mix of signs, which already include Spanish and German. Also yesterday, Paul Rondeau expressed concerns that the wayfinding program may do little to resolve problems in locating areas on the north and south sides of the interstate in West Vail. One way to address the problem, the consultant said, is to rename the frontage roads. In addition, Rondeau said the program may need a seventh color added to the mix so the blue in regulatory signs could stand alone. Councilmembers agreed to allow the town staff to return in two weeks with an implementation schedule for phase one of the wayfinding, along with cost estimates. The 2000 capital budget provides $250,000 for the recommended improvements. Vail Town Manager Bob McLaurin said the town would also seek community partners to help pay for the program. For more information, contact Suzanne Silverthorn in the Community Information Office at 479-2115. (more) i Add 5/Vail Town Council Highlights/11-16-99 --Vail Mill Levy Assessment The Council voted 7-0 to set the Town of Vail property tax mill levy at 4.047, according to provisions of the Tabor Amendment which allows the town to increase its property tax revenue by the sum of the percentage increase in net new construction of .908% plus the Denver Boulder CPI for 1999 of 2.9% for a total of 3.808% or $76,519. This will generate approximately $2 million towards the $34.3 million Town of Vail 2000 budget. For details, contact Finance Director Steve Thompson at 479-2116. --Contracts for Community Facilities Planning After much discussion, the Council voted 7-0 to: 1) grant authorization to enter into a contract with Economic Research Associates for a market analysis on the various uses proposed for the "Hub Site" in Lionshead; and 2) grant authorization to enter into a contract with Odell, Sasaki and Design Workshop for site designing of proposed community uses on the lower bench of Donovan Park. Initially, Councilmembers Diana Donovan, Kevin Foley and Chuck Ogilby were hesitant in moving forward with the contracts. Donovan expressed concerns about overloading the Donovan Park site with too many community uses, noting that perhaps the best long-range thinking for the community would be to leave the property as open space. She also questioned why there seemed to be such a sense of urgency in completing the plan. Although Foley said he was willing to move forward, he expressed concerns about the cost of structured parking in Donovan Park, yet-to-be made decisions at the Mountain Bell site that could impact uses in Donovan Park; and the need for some uses proposed for Donovan Park to be considered for the hub site instead. Ogilby expressed caution that guests might have difficulty in accessing uses at Donovan Park. He also suggesting consideration of the proposed swimming pool use as part of Vail Valley Medical Center's redevelopment plan. Rod Slifer, meanwhile, urged the group to move ahead, indicating his commitment to work with each of the impacted neighborhoods each step of the way. Sybill Navas also urged the Council to move forward, cautioning that groundwork laid by the expanded Vail Tomorrow Building Community Team on proposed uses and proposed locations shouldn't be arbitrarily discounted. Greg Moffet also expressed his interest in moving forward, noting the Donovan Park project, in particular, would bring basic services to his neighborhood. Given the differences of opinion in siting and uses, Mayor Ludwig Kurz said it appeared to be time for lay people like himself to step aside and let the professionals become involved in the market research, site planning and compatible use evaluation. After that, he said the Council can determine a specific list of uses to continue moving forward with as well as the preferred locations. Community Development Director Russell Forrest said the two new contracts, as well as an earlier contract for site planning work on the hub site, will be coordinated with one another so as to build upon the work of all three efforts. During public discussion, Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association suggested the Council include a strategic discussion about how to pursue a downtown development authority that could help fund the hub site improvements as well as various other improvements in Lionshead and Vail Village. Also, Diane Johnson of the Vail Recreation District offered comments in support of moving forward with the contracts as well as the advantages of having clustered uses at Donovan Park. For more information, contact Russell Forrest in the Community Development Department at 479-2146. --Town Manager's Report In his town manager's report, Bob McLaurin invited Councilmembers to join him in having lunch with Sam Mamet from the Colorado Municipal League. (more) Add 6/Vail Town Council Highlights/11-16-99 --Executive Session Follow-Up As a follow up to the afternoon executive session, the Council voted 7-0 to purchase a 2- bedroom, plus loft unit at Vail das Schone in West Vail for $215,000. The unit will be used to house Town of Vail employees. --Summary As the meeting concluded, Mayor Kurz provided a summary of the Council's decisions on the local marketing district that were made at the afternoon work session. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS November 23 Work Session Employee Recognition, Tito Montoya, 15 years Employee Recognition, Charlie Davis, 20 years PEC/DRB Review WestFest Wrap-up Building Code Amendments Discussion of Model Traffic Code Ford Park Managed Parking Development Review Process Discussion of Commercial Linkage (Employee Generation) i i i I I i i Nov. 16. 1999 4:37PM NO. 8556 P. 1/1 V Ak~ : I L. RESORTS Media Contacts: FOR IMMIODIATE RELEASE Porter Wharton III, (970) 845-2557, pwharton@vailreso U,com Paul Witt, (970) 845-5720, paulw@vailresorts.com VAIL RESORTS TO PURSUE CONSERVATION S I'RATEGX FOR GILMAN P OPER AVON, Colo. - Nov. 16, 1999 - Vail Resorts announce(' today that it intends to explore the possibility of a land conservation strategy as the best alternative for disposition of all or a major part of the Gilman property, A Vail Resorts subsidiary h as exercised its option to obtain a 50 percent interest in a joint venture which will own the pro: )erty, The remaining 50 percent will be owned by Turkey Creek LLC, an entity not affiliated with Vail Resorts. A conservation strategy would mean that all or a major p; u't of the approximately 6000 acre Gilman property would be purchased by one or a combin. ition of public and private entities and preserved as open space- Specific strategies could includ : sale, exchange or other means of conveyance. The first steps in exploring the conservation strategy are expected to involve a process, which would take place over the next year, of establishing a market valuation of the properties and having discussions with local, state and federal go'vernme it agencies, conservation groups and other relevant participants. Initially, discussions will cen :er on increasing understanding of how a conservation strategy may be accomplished and on builc.ing public support for the concept. Vail Resorts President Andy Daly, in making the announc:went, said: `Rail Resorts is delighted to be able to begin to consider an open space possibility fcr the property. The process will take time, money and the cooperation of our partners and many others. The Company sees it as an objective that has obvious benefits for everyone concernec." VAIL • BEAVER CREW* BRECKENRE )GE + KEYSTONE' NOV 16 '99 04:50PM P.1i5 xe : T`c a , NEws RELE.ASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Kristin Yantis, (970) 479-3001, kristin@vailresorts.com Kelly Ladyga, (970) 845-5292, kladyga@vailresorts.com, YELLOW JACKETS READY TO SWARM THE SLOPES AT YAM AND BEAVER CREEK Vaal Resident Wins Community Naming Contest VAIL, Colo. - Nov. 16, 1999 - A new group of employees are ready to swarm the mountain at Vail and Beaver Creek as the Yellow rackets put the "sting" on skiers and snowboarders breaking Your Responsibility Code. Kelley Klawiter of Vail was the grand prize winner in the yellow coat naming contest with her "Yellow Jackets" entry. "We were overwhelmed by the response from our yellow coat naming contest," said John Garnsey, chief operating officer for Beaver Creek. "We received approximately 400 entries. The community really supported this effort and with some very creative names, but the overwhelming choice was Yellow Jackets." There were more than 40 entries that suggested the Yellow Jackets name. The grand prize winner came down to a drawing of the Yellow Jackets entries. Klawwiter won the grand prize for the contest which includes a Vail Resorts season pass and Volant skis. Residents who entered the Yellow Jackets name also will receive a $25 Mountain Money certificate good for lunch at any on-mountain restaurant at Vail or Beaver Creek. Runners rip will receive their Mountain Money in the mail by Dec. 1, 1999. "Yellow rackets is an obvious choice," said Bill Jensen, Vail chief operating officer. "It's a good name because there are a variety of creative ways we can communicate this -more- Post Office Box 7 ? Vail, Colorado 81658 ? 137 Benchmark Road t Avon, Co 81620 V A ! L RESORTS- NOV 16 '99 04:51PM P.2i5 YELLOW JACKETS 2-2-2 group's role to the public. And, by using the image of a Yellow Jacket we can speak to children and teach them the importance of Your Responsibility Code at a young age." Don't Get Stung - Be Responsible The Yellow Jackets are a new, standalone groups at both Vail and Beaver Creek that will monitor, educate and enforce Your Responsibility Code. The Yellow Jackets are a part of Vail and Beaver Creek's enhanced skiers and snowboarder responsibility program this season. In addition to the new Yellow Jackets, both mountains will open Mountain Safety Centers - Mid-Vail at Vail and at the base of the Centennial Express Lift in Beaver Creek. These safety centers will provide guests with information on Your Responsibility Code, educational materials, entertaining videos and more. Both mountain safety centers will be decorated with entries from the Eagle County Schools skier safety poster contest. Winners of this contest will be named on opening day Nov. 19 at the Community Celebration at Eagle's Nest on Vail Mountain. The enhanced responsibility program also features public service announcements on local television and radio stations, presentations and safety talks to local organizations, skier safety training as part of the merchant pass customer service program, and much more. For more information on Yellow Jackets or the skier and snowboarder responsibility programs at Vail and Beaver Creek mountains, call Julie Rust at 479-4121 in Vail or, Mike Gibbs, 845-6663 in Beaver Creek. NOV 16 '99 04:51PM P.3i5 N E W S 11 E L E A S E VAIL RESORTS- FOR IlVEWEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Beaver Creek: Kelly Ladyga; (970) 845-5292, kladyga@vailresorts.com Breckenridge: Jim Felton, (970) 453-3210, jimf@vailresorts.com ICeystone: Amy Kemp, (970) 4964253, akemp@vailresorts_com Vail: Xiistin Yantis, (970) 479-3001, kristin@vailresorts.com Sla FREE AT V TL BEAVER CREEK, )BRECUNREDGE AND 1100 DAY LODGING DISCOUNTS Ab)DEp VATL/BEAVER CREEK/BRECKENRIDGE4MYSTONE, Colo. - Nov. 16, 1999 - Fans of Colorado's four premier ski resorts can ski and snowboard for free in April 2000 simply by purchasing a three or more day lift ticket in December 1999. They also will be able to take advantage of special lodging and airfare deals designed specifically for the holiday period. "Our `Ski Three, Ski Free' package is a great deal for many of our guests who are repeat 'visitors," said Bruce Mainxer, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Vail Resorts. "Just by coming up to any of our four resorts for as little as three days around the Christmas holidays, skiers and snowboarders can come back and ski for free next April." To qualify for free sldizig in'April, a guest must purchase a three-day or more lift ticket valid between December 18, 1999 and January 2, 2000. The ticket may be purchased at any ticket window, through Vail Resorts Central Reservations, or through any tour operator. The guest will receive a pre-paid envelope at the time of purchase to return their used ticket to Vail Resorts, Guests who have already purchased their tickets for the Christmas holidays may pick up their postage paid envelope at any lift ticket window. Skiers and snowboarders will then receive a multi-day ticket with the same number of days for free skiing that were purchased with the original ticket. The free skiing is valid from April 3 through the four resorts' closing dates. 1nore- Vail Rminna ManugrMtM Company - Poal OffirP Bnr 7 Vail, Colorado 81658 • 137 Benchmark Road • Avon. Colorado 81620 V A I L B 1_ A V E R C R E E K 47 B R E C K1E N R I D G E K E Y S T 0 N 1- 0' NOU 16 '99 04:52PM P.4i5 SKI THREE, SKI FREE AT VAIL, BEAVER CREEK, BRECKENRIDGE AND KEYSTONE - 2-2-2 In addition, guests can prepurchase the tickets over the Internet at www.snow.com/skifre e/ after enrolling in PEAKS, 'Wail Resorts' frequent skier program. PEAKS at Vail Resorts members who take advantage of pre-purchasing their tickets for the period of December 18 - January 2 will automatically receive the same number of free ski days on their card for the April period. "This obviously isn't an offer you would typically see during the holidays," Mainzer said. "We also were able to work with the lodging communities to put together some truly amazing packages, so not only will guests get the free skiing in April, but they'll get an incredible price for lodging right now." Sample lodging rates include: Beaver Creek (based on availability; some restrictions @011y) ? The Pines Lodge • Rates start at 5189/night, valid 12/1/99-1/3/99 ? Four-night minimum stay ? The Charter at Beaver Creek ? Save 50 percent off normal rates, valid 12/22/99-1/3/00 ? Lodge room reduced rates start at $195/night, four-night minimum stay ? Beaver Creek Lodge ? Save 50 percent off normal rates, valid 12/23/99-1/3/99 ? Two-room suite reduced rates start at $2501night, five-night minimum stay Vail (based on availability; so~ ez~r restrictions may anvly) ? Chateau Vail ? Hotel room for $119/night, valid now through 1/2/00 ? Christiania Management ? Village view hotel in heart of Vail village at $145/night, valid now through 1/2/00 ? Gore Creek Properties - East Vail ? All units, 1 to 5 bedroom condo homes from $175/night (20 percent off rack rate), valid now through 1/2/00 more- NOV 16 '99 04:52PM P.5i5 SKI THREE, SKY FREE AT VAIL, BEAVER CREEK,13RECKENRIDGE AND KEYSTONE 3-3-3 Brecilcmridge (based on availability, some restrictions apIyl # The Village at Breckenridge (888-906-6303) rates based on 3-night minimum stay ? Village Hotel, $105 per person per night, valid 12/24/99-111/00 ? Village Liftside Studio, $113 per person per night, 12/24/99 -1/1/00 ? Guests booking lodging at the following properties between 12/18/99 -1/2/00 can receive 50% off the same number of nights beginning April 3, 2000. ? -Beaver Run (800-525-2253); Collection of Fine Properties (800-627-3766); East West Resorts (800-525-2258) ? Gold Point Lodging (800-231-3780) will offer up to 65% off ($100night/2bdm) Keystone (based on availability; some restrictions apply) Studio condos from $110 per night, valid 12/17/99-12/25199 ? Studio condos from $135 per night, valid 12/26/99-1/2/00 ? Ask about special holiday 50% off lodging offers in outer size units # Guests wbo would like to return in April can book special discounted Forest Rates: ? Studio condos from $95 per night, valid 4/2/00 - 4/22/00 ? Two-bedroom condos from $120 per night, valid 4/2/00 - 4/22/00 ? Or keep track of special April lodging offers in the Cool Deals section of www.keystoneresort.com. Mainzer noted that April is typically one of the snowiest months of the year at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. Average snowfall in April is over five feet. "With typical snowfall patterns being what they are, skiers and boarders can usually look forward to some of the season's best skiing in April, so it makes sense to take advantage of the special offers now" Mainzer said. For more information, please visit the resorts' Web sites at www.vail.com, www.beavercreek.corn, www.breckenridge.com and www.keystoneresort.com, or call Vail Resorts Central Reservations at 1-800-404-3535. r a ~ J EAGLE RIVER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING OVERVIEW OF WATER DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES CURRENTLY UNDER CONSIDERATION In 1998, the Eagle River Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was developed by the Colorado River Water Conservation District, the Homestake Project, the Cyprus Climax Metals Corporation, and a group of Eagle River basin water providers. The MOU provides direction related to the future development of a water project to provide water supplies for use both in the Eagle River watershed and outside of the basin. The MOU contemplates the development of a project with an average annual yield of 30,000 acre feet. Of this total, 10,000 acre feet of firm yield is contemplated for use within the Eagle River watershed, with the remaining 20,000 acre feet~of yield designated for the Homestake Project. Four primary development alternatives located in the vicinity of Camp Hale are currently being investigated at a reconnaissance level. One development concept based on the use of Ruedi Reservoir is also being evaluated. The five alternatives are briefly described in this summary. MIS A Ili' 1'Now 5 1999 F~~~rl 11/4/1999 Page - 1 ALTERNATIVE 1 - CLIMAX DAM 4 ENLARGED TO 28,000 ACRE FEET This alternative is based on the enlargement of existing Dam 4 at Climax to a capacity of 28,000 acre feet. The enlarged dam represents the maximum capacity reservoir that may be constructed at this site. The reservoir would inundate existing Robinson Reservoir. While the reservoir would be located within the Eagle River watershed, it would extend to the toe of existing tailings facilities located in the Tenmile Creek drainage. A pump and pipeline delivery system would be constructed to supply water to the reservoir. A 25 cubic foot per second (cfs) pipeline would pump water from the East Fork of the Eagle River into the reservoir. In addition, a 225 cfs pipeline would extend downstream to the Camp Hale area, and a 100 cfs pipeline would deliver water from the Eagle River below the Town of Red Cliff. Diversions to the East Slope would occur through a 75 cfs pump and pipeline from the reservoir to the top of Fremont Pass. From this location, water would be discharged to the Arkansas River. Water diverted to the Arkansas River will be delivered below existing diversion facilities of the Homestake Project and must be subsequently exchanged upstream. G`°° Project Yield. The yield of this project has been estimated to average Eagle River- Camp Hale approximately 27,700 DRY YEAR YIELD = 20,000 AF Pump and Pipeline acre feet. The firm 1 AVERAGE YIELD = 27,700 AF 0o efs annual dry year yield is CONSTRUCTION COST = $262M P ANNUAL 0 & M = $6.9M estimated at 20,000 TOTAL PRESENT WORTH = $12,900 / AF F acre feet. West Slope water users would release water from the reservoir directly - into the Eagle River C Camp Hale -Dam 4 Climax Dam 4 watershed. East Slope Pump & Pipeline 225 cfs 28,000 AF water would be E-1 delivered through the qe pump and pipeline to Mzu""'-` Climax Pump the top of Fremont and Pipeline 25 eft Pass. / TO , LEADVILLE Exi~iwH(1MESTAKE COLLECTION Fremont Pass -TEM s Pump & Pipeline ' v tL'fSq 75 eft Alternative 1 HOMESTAKE FESER"°'R Enlarge Dam 4 to 28,000 Acre Feet Environmental. This alternative would primarily affect property at Climax that has already been disturbed. Wetland impacts would be minimal. The pipelines extending downstream from the reservoir may create a visual impact depending upon actual alignment and upon the feasibility of burying the structures. Stream flow of the Eagle River would be decreased by an average of 30,000 acre feet during snowmelt runoff. Snowmelt period discharge would be reduced by about 9% at Avon. Discharge would be increased by an average of 10,000 acre feet during baseflow conditions. Significant Issues. The following significant issues have been identified for this alternative: • Feasibility of Reservoir Enlargement • Project Cost • Permitting (Federal and Local) • Delivery Location of East Slope Water 11/4/1999 Page - 2 w ALTERNATIVE 2 - BLODGETT RESERVOIR (30,000 ACRE FEET) This alternative would utilize a 30,000 acre foot reservoir constructed on Homestake Creek near the Blodgett Campground site. The high water line of the reservoir would be in close proximity to the boundary of the Holy Cross Wilderness. A feeder canal would be constructed from Camp Hale to the reservoir. Runoff from both Homestake Creek and the Eagle River at Camp Hale would be stored by gravity in the reservoir. In addition, a 100 cfs pump and pipeline would be constructed from the Eagle River below Red Cliff to the reservoir. Diversions to the East Slope would occur through a 75 cfs pump and pipeline from the reservoir to the existing Homestake Reservoir. From this location, water would be discharged to Turquoise Reservoir through the existing Homestake Tunnel. "m- / Proiect Yield. The yield of this project has DRY YEAR YIELD =22,000 AF Eagle River -Lower Honest e been estimated to AVERAGE YIELD = 28,000 AF Pump & Pipeline average approximately CONSTRUCTION COST = $237M 1 100 cfs ANNUAL O a M = $4.SM o 28,000 acre feet. The TOTAL PRESENT WORTH = $10,500 / AF firm annual dry year P. `p yield is estimated at Lower Homestake 6lndgeU 22,000 acre feet. West Cmmq°,°d 30,000 er aF Slope water users R would release water Pando Feede? c°mR nle from the reservoir C cs~µ Canal (Gravity) 300 cts directly into the Eagle Climax Dam 4 River watershed. L Reservoir E°'` Folk 3,000 AF Lower Homestake Climax 0%%A Pump A Pipeline Pump 8 Pipeline 75 cis Y5 cfs ` % J TO / LEAOVILLE E%ISiIN MOMESTANE Fremont Pass COLLECTION SYSTEM s Pump b Pipeline 2'esr 10 cis ~'t'f9i'C HOMESTAI(E Alternative 2 RESERVOIR giodget Reservoir - 30,000 Acre Feet Environmental. This alternative would inundate approximately 200 acres of wetlands along Homestake Creek. Wetland replacement would occur through mitigation at Camp Hale. Stream flow impacts would be similar to Alternative 1. Stream flow of the Eagle River would be decreased by an average of 30,000 acre feet during snowmelt runoff. Snowmelt period discharge would be reduced by about 9% at Avon. Discharge would be increased by an average of 10,000 acre feet during baseflow conditions. Significant Issues. The following significant issues have been identified for this alternative: • Wetland Inundation • . Proximity to Holy Cross Wilderness • Permitting (Federal and Local) 11/4/1999 Page - 3 i ALTERNATIVE 3 - CAMP HALE CONJUNCTIVE USE AND ENLARGED CLIMAX DAM 4 (16,000 ACRE FEET) Alternative 3 is based on a conjunctive concept in which water would be stored below ground within the aquifer beneath Camp Hale. This alternative would also utilize 16,000 acre feet of storage at Dam 4 at Climax. Snowmelt runoff would be stored below ground at Camp Hale and at the enlarged Dam 4 at Climax. A 100 cfs pipeline would deliver water from the Eagle River below Red Cliff to Camp Hale. A well field at Camp Hale would divert ground water, which would subsequently be conveyed to the enlarged Dam 4 through a 100 cfs pipeline. Diversions to the East Slope would occur through a 75 cfs pump and pipeline from the reservoir to the top of Fremont Pass. From this location, water would be discharged to the Arkansas River. Water diverted to the Arkansas River will be delivered below existing diversion facilities of the Homestake Project and must be subsequently exchanged upstream. MIT- Proiect Yield. The ervw / yield of this project has been estimated to average ? Eagle River-Camp Hale approximately 27,200 ? Pump & Pipeline DRY YEAR YIELD = 23,000 AF 100 Cis acre feet. The firm AVERAGE YIELD = 27,200 AF N CONSTRUCTION COST = $21SM ? annual dry year yield ANNUAL O & M a $6.1M 1 TOTAL PRESENT WORTH = $12,500 / AF IS estimated at ~w N ma. .v 23,000 acre feet. West Slope water `vµ users would release ~~°ynµ Camp Hale water from the Camp Well Field Hale well field into 100 Cis Climax Dam 4 Reservoir the Eagle River \ East F-k 16,000 AF watershed. Camp Hale - Dam 4 % Pump 8 Pipeline 100 Cis iClimax To Pump 8 Pipeline Exlsnrvr. / LEADVILLE 25 Cis / H'MESTAKE ` COLLECTIOrv SYSTEM Fremont Pass Pump S Pipeline NMMESTAKEf f Alternative 3 75 Cis RESER°OIF Conjunctive Use / Enlarged Dam 4 Environmental. This alternative would primarily affect property at Camp Hale and at Climax that has already been disturbed. Wetland impacts would be minimal. The pipelines extending downstream from the reservoirs may create a visual impact depending upon alignment and upon the feasibility of burying the structures. Stream flow of the Eagle River would be decreased by an average of 30,000 acre feet during snowmelt runoff. Snowmelt period discharge would be reduced by about 9% at Avon. Discharge would be increased by an average of 10,000 acre feet during baseflow conditions. Significant Issues. The following significant issues have been identified for this alternative: • Feasibility of Conjunctive Use Concept • Project Cost • . Permitting (Federal and Local) • Delivery Location of East Slope Water 11/4/1999 Page - 4 y ALTERNATIVE 5 - HOMESTAKE CREEK RESERVOIR (15,000 ACRE FEET) AND ENLARGED CLIMAX DAM 4 (16,000 ACRE FEET) Alternative 5 would utilize expanded storage at Climax (16,000 acre feet) and a smaller reservoir (15,000 acre feet) on Homestake Creek above the Blodgett site. The high water line of the Homestake Creek reservoir would be in close proximity to the boundary of the Holy Cross Wilderness. Water from the Eagle River at Camp Hale would be pumped to Climax Dam 4 via a 125 cfs pipeline. Diversions to the East Slope would occur through a 75 cfs pump and pipeline from the reservoir to the top of Fremont Pass. From this location, water would be discharged to the Arkansas River. The Homestake Creek reservoir would be supplied by stream flow of Homestake Creek as well as by a pipeline extending to the Eagle River below Red Cliff. An additional 75 cfs pipeline would be constructed from the new reservoir on lower Homestake Creek to the existing Homestake Reservoir. Gil- ,j Proiect Yield. The yield of this project F.Glill DRY YEAR YIELD = 21,000 AF Eagle - Lower Homestake has been estimated AVERAGE YIELD a 27,600 AF Pump 6 Pipeline to average CONSTRUCTION COST a $295M 100 cfs ANNUAL O & M a $5.7M approximately TOTAL PRESENT WORTH a $13,2001 AF ? v`~ 27,600 acre feet. The firm annual dry Lower Homestake m¢ : \ estimatedylatd21,000 year Reservoir 15,000 AF acre feet. West `c°mNma Slope and East Camp Hale -Dam 4 l Climax Dam 4 Slope water Pump & Pipeline ? Reservoir LL7125 efs 16,000 AF deliveries could be made from either reservoir. \s, Lower Homestake Pump A Pipeline / 75 cfs Climax Pump ? 7% and Pipeline / LEA TO DVILLE 25 Cf5 EXI IT- HOIAEE E ':mLECnON Fremont Pass SYSTEM Alternative 5 Pump d. Pipeline c r 40 cfs Nha, Lower Homestake Reservoir / OMESTnRE HO RESERVOIR Enlarged Dam 4 Environmental. This alternative would inundate approximately 150 acres of wetlands along Homestake Creek. Wetland mitigation would occur through replacement at Camp Hale. Stream flow impacts would be similar to Alternative 1. Stream flow of the Eagle River would be decreased by an average of 30,000 acre feet during snowmelt runoff. Snowmelt period discharge would be reduced by about 9% at Avon. Discharge would be increased by an average of 10,000 acre feet during baseflow conditions. Significant Issues. The following significant issues have been identified for this alternative: • Wetland Inundation • Project Cost Proximity to Holy Cross Wilderness • Permitting (Federal and Local) 11/4/1999 Page - 5 a . a 4 RUEDI PUMPBACK CONCEPT This concept would relocate the out-of-basin water supply portion of the project to Ruedi Reservoir. This reservoir is located on the Fryingpan River and is part of the Federal Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. Significant releases are currently made from Ruedi Reservoir during the winter months in order to evacuate reservoir space for flood control use. This alternative would pump water from Ruedi Reservoir to the existing inlet of the Nast Tunnel located about 12 miles upstream of the reservoir. The water pumped through the pipeline would be that winter period water that is otherwise released for flood control purposes. From the Nast Tunnel, water would be delivered by gravity to Turquoise Reservoir via the existing Boustead Tunnel. Water supplies for use within the Eagle River basin would be developed by a separate project to be located within the headwaters of the Eagle River watershed. This smaller in-basin project may utilize a conjunctive use type approach at Camp Hale. 4. t. A•~. _f, s,°~ ':t?;'~ 5^a` t'+' .:.*n.,°°'3's^~x^v P~ , ..Y'Y'fi. x,~ +e'~F. "'Jf'.~i . .,,l .n~ t S~; ~ 3' .P. {r:• - ..11 _ :E'S^e°S., _ t:.i •n',_.'>„i:+.~ .`+~:.~t...•.' Pro•ect Yield. T :`i ;s ` ..3..i ,t?!,tYk'. ":ryJ~ yy, ....._-•-.~5~`Yrr~ ,.:iunriel: .fya l?.'A•, ,.ifj.~ - - t;{=, :'t•SF: :.'C.a-t3P`~'i::~'E~, ~1 'ky'. c~f_•~.s-~u F,~^,.: x...•. f;G`~..;: 'S. yield of this project has been estimated r s' average t0 -R: "1 ,r:;:,• r:: ' esq. t.y,•.,x 4;<..~ - ~ ~Y^ ._..~rR f~ ~.~w.'..:_ approximately 20,000 acre f eet from the K,,rrj.. ~F~~;.-?='::8~~.;.~'arN?,~_ ~P~'=?Y~;~.'~":~ ~.~;'rt<^`y •i :i~~"~c-~''•.~_:;.,, ':'r~ '-t.a: ;5,.~, :mow : , : ':-r{ - ,i r.,q.v.m. FryingPan River and - ;»el~-°-~""'~`~,.'~},.'~~°-",-~.s`"':i..R; '-~~.':se~;= v».,. ;~°>~''~-".'lr'~ =,~"s-~.~ .G ~.~"M". .v''i: 'J ' 4z?.•.r_. 'r .4k;'3;'~~"i9't~s:,',:~,~;;<,;~:ti ~w ax,s'•~`.~:.y, ~'f_ yw:"iK; .3 "=~''t':fi.r'S._:j'c',aY•, .,,:.{_.kTM:. "~_r; ,~,:,:;s. 3' ':t+m 10,000 acre feet from : =r~`ar<. the Eagle River. The- -F .4}}.'~,', ~;-^4!~?~ ~~;:.«~"'PS,."v,Y.''".::~F _ ~y .1'~ - .F,. 7>.•: .?1; XX/:.<E:'r'.L<i, ,~d.J..l:°,•x, .i>t. - ,Y^.;t-'.:: >%e."', `'n ':F`'-„_ ~:-r firm annual dry year -gin .~;=•.t~:, : yield is estimated to „`~j';:".,?`""'7a:%5.:;;" ~hti '"4~er:- i ..3,:a' '.7 ~ .r•~-'=:Fj = ,~:r,_+:.:_ " '"t•<.. ,_~"~s:. ; total aPProximatel ..~;~v;:~=~~.~ ' ~..r.~= .:;f.;s~'w-..~ ~_•ry~.~, 18,500 acre feet. y; C: :a7. .k Vie. - > . '{.r.Y'i.. j,.Il:,.a~i'+'Z.:• i'>'.',°-`-' :~'4" :1i Ny>~9.J~l i.yt•'., yA. i. ~:3i T;f,,?.V~7{i.p/'~~ __:~•'t...').'%3~' r,~' :4.i~- ,s'z'~+•µ °~,'v-. :l'~;, ~'K ~:.~"h -••`t ~T.r.. f'iyi P.:bT „a ~Y:t>'erv, is ":£!¢l,,v~.'..:.~,M.`q{' ~•n n.iYr. ~'S:iw• t~Farv,. K.rz 'w"ta: - p k,. „,.iwtt OI CD~C£d _ ~ "~'a'":"}~~ti._~y I :1:~•.. t~ d-". 'pj~l.' 'v,,. }~<ha'.:tom'°„~i}.S°: ;ic'~:,.-:''~^ - .'~.a='.:-`:1~'~• 3'' -i~:~' ~Tuhtidl'.:y. ....f, . r.' ~~.±5 -;3~. ~~-='•;.~.t;.. a!'.:~kse.u_ to ter:::~.,:~`~;~.:~,;:t rtti41fE'F?'ll'iY16fti:` :.3~0.•~ ,;.??,~.;;...~w`j.:,.~ ~.'1:6i.:iUS:.~ ~i!z':• :a:%:r . Vl.• .«.~-.~.•'D;!~~i~(QIl'~1': llff .°`''~,'.-a.. 3,~,`F,,,.3~,.,,°=-c= ';'~'w` ct ...;.r,x•.c..$i¢...:x, •e~';~-•s.:::::`.~~''~, > p?tC95T~r ''.t''_ = v' "_,~'".d"<" ..~,,'ia;-tee < ,:'l.,r:. Environmental. This alternative would not affect any significant wetland areas. Stream flow of the Eagle River would be decreased by an average of 10,000 acre feet during snowmelt runoff and discharge of the river would be increased by an average of 10,000 acre feet during baseflow conditions. Fryingpan River stream flow would be decreased an average of 20,000 acre feet during the winter months, but stream flow would remain in excess of established instream flow criteria. Snowmelt runoff of the Fryingpan River would not be affected. Significant Issues. The following significant issues have been identified for this alternative: • Federal Authorization of Fryingpan-Arkansas Project • Reduction in Winter Stream Flow of Fryingpan River • Reduction of Hydroelectric Production at Ruedi Reservoir • Permitting (Federal and Local) 11/4/1999 Page - 6 NOV. 18. 1999 9:46AM NO. 8582 P. 1/2 NEWS RELEASE Vi0~,r.v3aC~"1 TM Media Contacts: FOR EVEVVIEDIATE RELEASE Kelly Ladyga, (970) 845-5292, kladyga@vailresorts.com; Paul Witt, (970) 845-5720, paulw@vailresorts.com BEAVER CREEK GETS "GREEN LIGHT" TO HOST MEN'S WORLD CUP SLALOM AND GIANT SLALOM N)E TXTESDA'Y' AM VVEI W00-AX; _DECISION STILL PENDING ON DOWNHILL ANDS ERG EVE a T^ BEAVER CREEK, Colo. -Nov. 17, 1999 - Officials fro-n the International Skiing Federation (FIS) today confirmed that Beaver Creek's Birds of Prey -ourse is ready to run the Men's World Cup Slalom and Giant Slalom events next Tiesday, Nov. 23 and Wednesday, Nov. 24, respectively. The final review of the men's downhill and,super-g courses will be made on Sunday, Nov. 21. The 1.6-mile Birds of Prey course has top-to-bottom snow coverage. Snowmaking crews are continuing to prepare the course in order for it to be fully ready for the races. Several of the international ski teams have already been training on the, ipper section of the run, clocking speeds of up to 80 miles per hour. "If the front moving in to the state tonight brings cold air temperatures over the next several days, then we can make significant progress towards putt'ng the final touches on the downhill course," said John Garnsey, chief operating officer of Be;Lver Creek. Officials at Beaver Creek plan to open the resort to the pc blic on November 24, offering skiing and snowboarding on the intermediate Centennial run anc. in the beginner Haymeadow area If air temperatures drop enough tonight, then mountain opei ations crews will fire up approximately 30 snowmaking guns on the lower half of Centennial. -more- _ Post Office Box 7 ? Vail, Colorado 81658 . 137 Benchmark Road # Avon, Co 81620 VA r L R e s o R T s- NOV. 18. 1999 9:47AM ; Na, 8582. P. 2/2 f i FIS OFFICIALS CONFIRM BEAVER CREEK AS WO.IU D CUP VENUE 2-2-2 Special lodging rates are still available; reservations can lie made by calling Beaver Creek Central Reservations at 800-404-3535 or booking online 'it www_ a vercreek.com. For more information about the World Cup races or to obtain an event schedule, call the Vail Valley Foundation at 970-949-1999. i SENT BY:EAGLE, CO ;11-18-99 ;10:08AM 970 328 7207-+ 9704792157;# 1/ 1 3CMA end NACIO News Eagle County, Colorado AWARf)VANNEn For Immediate Release Contact; Rich Cunningham November 16, 1999 Andy Montoya (970) 328-8708 RELEASE CORRECTION Mt. SO-PUS TREE FARM PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE AND MEETING (El Jebel) On December 8, 1999 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Eagle County will hold an Open House to continue discussing current planning efforts associated with government and recreational facilities at the Mt. Sopris Tree Farm. The Open House will include a presentation by County Staff and the Consultant Team, as well as an opportunity for Mid-Valley residents to participate in an open dialogue regarding future plans for the Tree Farm. Refined site planning and government building design options will be available for review. The Open House will be held at the Blue Lake Community Center located at 0189 JW Drive in the Slue Lake subdivision between Carbondale and El Jebel_ 500 BROADWAY, P.Q. BOX 850 • EAGLE, CO 81631 • PHONE (870) 928-8605 • FAX (970) 328.7207 u ~y TOWNOF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Office of the Mayor Vail, Colorado 81657 303-479-2100 FAX 303-479-2157 MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor DATE: November 18, 1999 RE: Town Council Retreat December 1 and 2, 1999 Based on some of the suggestions which are made during our last work session, and to have a very productive retreat, I am asking that you provide the following information in writing, by Tuesday, November 23, 1999. • Four to six issues you would like to have included in our discussions. • Brief description of what you would expect the desired outcome of the retreat to be. We are getting quotes from properties in Breckenridge and Keystone. I will let everyone know where we will be going as soon as the decision is made. Thanks for a good first work session and Council meeting!! Ludwig LK/aw • Y.~ ; T C a~"o sT4RT ep I I' y~ ING I Eagle County School District RECEIVED NOV 1 9 1999 Head Start Program 11/22/99 To: Eagle County Commissioners Gypsum Town Council The Vail Daily Eagle Town Council Avon Town Council The Vail Trail Minturn Town Council Red Cliff Town Council La Mesa Vail Town Council ECSD Board of Education The Family Center The EC Sheriffs Department The Youth Foundation Eagle Valley Enterprise The Gypsum Police Department The Avon Police Department Dear Community Leaders, My name is Beth Reilly and I work for the Eagle County School District Head Start and Colorado Preschool Program. Head Start is a federally funded child development program for low- income children and their families. It provides comprehensive services to help families develop self sufficiency and leadership skills. Head Start Regulations state that Grantee agencies must "support and encourage parents to influence the character and goals of community services in order to make them more responsive to their interests and needs." Furthermore, "parents must be provided opportunities to work together, and with other community members, on activities that they have helped develop and in which they have expressed an interest." In order to be in compliance with these regulations we asked each family in our program to respond to the question, "What dreams or goals do you have to see your community as a better place to live?" The attached list contains the parent responses to that question. I believe the list is an important document identifying the desires of approximately 80 families in our community. I hope you will use the document in your decision making. Each month we publish a newsletter to all our parents. My request is that you can take the time to write a short note responding to the requests of these families and what they can do in order to help make their dreams for a better community a reality. We will publish your responses in our newsletter. We hope to hear from you soon. (before February if possible.) Please send your letter to: HS/ CPP PO Box 1880 Avon, CO 81620. Please share this information with other important community groups that I may have accidentally failed to include. Thank you! Sincerely, &,Uk IM &A I ILI Beth M Reilly Tsu Wolin-Brown Family Services Coordinator Director P.O. Box 1880 Aeon. Colorado 81620 (970) 926-6858 (970) 926-6860 - Fax c-mail hscPP@vail.nct Neighborhood Safety and /or Traffic Related: Avon area: Cars shouldn't drive in the Aspens trailer park at high speeds. The Aspens trailer park needs better lighting for walking home from work at night. Put signs and trails for bikes close to Burger King area in Avon. Benchmark Apartments in Avon: That there is better security in the parking lot. We want speed bumps so the cars will drive slower in the parking lot at Sunridge Ph I Edwards area: I like the peacefulness and safety of the community. I want it to continue. I don't like it when the cars drive fast on the streets of Eagle River Village Trailer Park. People should drive slower in Eagle River Village Trailer Park. There should be more road signs/ signals at the entrance of Eagle River Village Trailer Park to Highway 6 Signal at highway 6 and the trailer park. Less noise on the streets. On Sundays people drive around the trailer park with their radios on too loud. Some of the people driving around are drunk. This is dangerous for the kids. (Eagle River Village) Less alcoholism on the weekends on the streets of Eagle River Village Trailer Park. There should be more police watching this so our children can be safe. Eagle area: I would like there to be sidewalks in the Terrace. All the subdivisions should have sidewalks on both sides of the street. Speed Bumps in Eby Creek. Gypsum area: Have traffic control after school in Gypsum area. I would like to see officers drive through the neighborhoods more often so we could feel safe when the children are riding their bikes on the street. People should drive slower in the Gypsum neighborhoods. More traffic control on Gypsum side roads. Get some kind of walls around the park in Gypsum because it is close to the highway. County wide: People who drive should be careful of the safety of children. More public lights on the streets and in the parks. More police officers to keep crime down at schools. Children's Activities: Red Cliff area: I would like to see our community have more play areas where our children can go and play and be safe. Avon area: Build a better/ safer playground at Riverview. There needs to be a little park by Sunridge Phase I for the little kids to play nearby home. There is a lot of noise around Sunridge. Edwards area: To improve the park at Eagle River Village Trailer Park for the children. Better park in Edwards trailer Park. A park for Edwards. A better park in Edwards. Skateboard park in Edwards for older children. Eagle area: Recreational Center in Eagle. More activities for children to do in this area. For example: A Rec.Center in Eagle. Gypsum area: More activities for kids. If there were more activities than kids wouldn't get in trouble. Example: the roller rink in Eagle is gone and the arcades in Gypsum are gone. - More things for children like roller skating/ recreational activities/ movie theatres in Gypsum. In Gypsum area update the Town Park and playground. In Gypsum area create a teen center/ activities. In Gypsum area create a teen center with facilities for many sports Create a teen center in Gypsum. Build a community center in Gypsum with activities for kids of all ages and adult entertainment like concerts. A Recreational Center in Gypsum Recreational Center in Gypsum. More activities for school age kids like a bowling alley and movie nights at Eagle Valley High School. Dotsero area: A better park for the children in Dotsero. A park for the children of Dotsero County wide: More recreation for kids. Affordable child care for brothers and sisiters I would like to see more activities or events revolving around families and children. The community is too adult oriented. More activities for the young child and teenagers in all of Eagle County. More parks and playgrounds for kids. A recreation center for children More recreation. Water in Dotsero: Better water in Dotsero. We can't drink the water in Dotsero. Safe water to drink in Dotsero. I would like water that could serve us in Dotsero. The water isn't good. We have to buy it. We can't drink the water in Dotsero. Environmental/ Aesthetics: There should be more trees at Holy Cross Village. More green areas in Dotsero Don't like to see junk cars in the yards. Cleaning up the trash Keep our community and rivers clean. - Cleaning up the community Keep the community clean. Shopping: There should be more big stores like Wal Mart close by so I don't have to drive to Glenwood. There should be more commercial locations in Gypsum. More commercial locations in Gypsum. More stores and work in Avbn Housing: Build more affordable housing around Avon/ Eagle Vail area instead of expensive housing. More trailers/ houses / apartments to rent or buy for less money. The people aren't able to pay the high rents. More affordable housing. Make it possible for working families to own a home. Education: I would like there to be more technical classes nearby in order to improve work opportunities. These classes should be available in Spanish. More work and study opportunities for Latinos. That everyone gets more involved with public and county educational programs. Religion: Build a Catholic Church in Gypsum Catholic Church in Gypsum Medical: Clinic in Gypsum. Transportation: More buses for Eagle and between Eagle and other towns. Transportation to the Eagle Care Clinic from the trailer park. Transportation to Eagle Care Clinic Better bus routes from Dotsero Transportation to the Family Learning Center Misc.: I would like to help my neighbors. I would like to help others to learn English. I would like to be more involved in the community and have a voice. The Hispanics here need to take better care of what they have here. Give more single American parents the help and resources they need instead of new immigrants re: WIC/Medicaid/ Prenatal Program. That there is less alcoholism and drug addiction. That there are not fights between Hispanics. Head Start parents need to be better understood in the community Keep the, library open on weekends (Gypsum parent) My hometown is in El Paso. If I was there I would help with the homeless and the drug problem. Good administration of resources that are accessible to everyone. That Eagle remains a little town. Parents need to be more involved with their children and that traditional family values are maintained. Expand business opportunities. More people need to volunteer for gatherings. Ives A[ 7 3-DIGIT 816 Y l r T may, E^ - 3989 83-15-88 W 189P 21S 1@SS , i TOWN OF VAIL r~ tt 9 SC ° AIL t~ QNO~ 1 OAT ewT lE i pear • No. 17 Wednesday, November 17, 1999 50 cents B u S bosS s looki'n _ for labor Shortage of drivers may mean longer intervals between routes Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part series focusing on the tight labor market in Steamboat Springs and how local employers are dealing with it. This week, we look at how the city and county are struggling to find employees. Next week, we'll exam- ` ine how local businesses deal with the problem. In the third weep we'll find out what solutions - tt - if any -are available. • s.:`::__. , Tom Ross Staff writer and train more drivers. But he felt 16 - ` he couldn't take the chance of pub There's a significant chance the lishing the shorter interval, and then . city bus won't come as often this not be able to deliver the service. y w z i winter. Packed SST buses have become Faced with a shortage of as a common sight at the ski area and many as 15 drivers, on the "condo Steamboat Springs route" that returns Transit Director them to their lodg- s i George Krawzoff . r • , - ing at the end of a:.. and Deputy city day on the moun- Manager Wendy tain. Krawzoff said DuBord have asked his plan takes into City Council to account the need to approve changing service :he published inter- meet peak demands during ski val between buses season. The 30- ? from 20 to 30 min- minute interval 1tes. throughout most of Krawzoff said the SST system MOnday he faces a would allow him to Jeaciline for having hold back enough gip` sad schedule staff up the most N .3rinted. Despite a I~ popular routes at -ecord -23 seasonal critical times, he givers returning explained. turn last winter, Driving a bus zrawzOff doesn't while answering lave enough drivers questions from It present to. take a tourists isn't an easy ;trance that he can job, Krawzoff said. ;uaratntee . service When a bus begins ,~rery ZU minutes. He to slide on an icy .tt shortage of street, no amount of i5 drivers converts to counter steering and Jeff Brown .r_ , ri8ht,-s ProePectlve eft bus delver floss over his day's training with Bob aropary a 50 driving shifts a brake pumping can Sprhrgs Transit supervisor and state Ikmnsed CDL examiner. Brown had: just completed a sklib.eassi:attlje creek because some stop the slide until Peterson, In bus, waits for her turn at the eft Transit Center on kivets, will only inertia does its Road. Mark pert time. thing. And when problem is attracting enough quali- Krawzot Started am driving scho( The shortage of you pack the bus ty candidates to drive the buses in CoeraTtr CAN'T F~L tTa irivers means that with skiers on holi- the face of a boo ~MM~~ a~OR JOB buses. In $ • County 4g, _P {rawzoff's recom day -all asking market and a finite ~nstruction Pw~ ZA:. himself throu : co Wended interval the same questions `q think the Poe university of: oradoler had struction industry the employee chooses, but the homes cation, he drove the right base I )etween buses on F like a flock of has definitely con :ombined routes der brightly clothed Krawzoff said. The same is in cash: sq people can .make their between Snowmass and Aspen ft things people about five years in the early ?0s. birds - own choices. The bonus also is tied I )etween the moon might use a commercial driver's to job Sin rd downtown f' k begin to get license land a job driving a bus,o wzoff said.. 1Craa+zoff. said really .that when hi All increase from a 's,ttusslt't interesting. also could be The hourly wage is the equiva- supervisors evaluate drivers, ,the us every 10 min , it can be driving operating a backhoe or lent of an annual of $20,000. are instructed to find more an `°I hen wn ttttder ~8 a dump truck But seasonal drivers 't get bene- Pow to compliment'. -than shor tes to a bus every an intensely chal- "Construction ff pretty much con- fits like health insurance. comings to criti5 minutes. t- lenging job," tinues throughout , qVe. "It's very dis- Krawzoff said. we t+e not g the winter; and Krawzoff tries to improve dri- "It s as important.'-to find of getting the same number ver retention by promoting what they're,* ouraging for every- But he's hopeful of people coming. in who have been : fuzzies. ~ the staff. warn he.' opposed to just t~tici ~a ne," Krawzoff sai& "We're not that as winter weather sets in, some laid off from. their construction has to retrain bus drivers in the ' k my.strpervisors 10 appy about this, but we're grateful construction workers will seek the job," he added to find goo criticism" >r all the people who have come relative warmth and comfort of a Beginning bus midst of ski drivers at the city thing, so retention t's n not happy ftW for tit every about now,. Krawzoi ,,Ck." seat behind a city bus. Of Steamboat are mP yees is Paid Krawzoff said there's still hope Tourists aren't Kmwzoff's hour, plus a monthly $9 bonus during per paramount. would, like to find 1 n new bus dri qve tried to create as much of v vers acs to to heap praise on. can provide the higher frequency problem -they're his customers. five winter months. The .$200 a family environment as I .can service e stresses ons monthly mid Motif hhis cuomers are And e is ab a to hire skills hwith his drive The areal merchant ski enough to spay off 'Krawzoff said. He has genuine _ To reach Tom Ross can 871-421 Pass, if that's what empathy for his drivers - or ,,,an r* named emergency Dionni doctor of the- year NOV.19.1999 2:53PM VAIL COMMUNICATIONS NO.324 P.1i2 I Vafl,, i NEws RELEA FOR IlVJIlVC' MTE RELEASE Media Contacts: Kristin Yantis, (970) 479-3001, laistin@vailresorts.com Kelly Ladyga, (970) 845-5292, kladyga@vailresorts.com "BLUE SKY" AHEAD AS VATL OPENS TODAY FOR HE 1999-2000 SE3 SEASO ? Resort opens as scheduled ? New expansion area opens this season V.AIL, Colo. - Nov. 19, 1999 - Today, officials at Vail opened the mountain to skiers and snowboarders for the 1999-2000 ski and snowboard season. The ski area opened as scheduled for its millennium season which will feature the opening of Vail's long-awaited ski area expansion - Blue Sky Basin -on Jan. 6, 2000. "We're excited to be able to offer siding and snowboarding to our guests as scheduled today," said Vail Chief Operating Officer Bill Jensen, "There's a lot of anticipation around opening this year because we'll be reopening Two Elk restaurant, PHQ/Buffalo's and slders will be able to experience Blue Sky Basin." The resort opened the Born Free Express (Chair 8) and the Born Free intermediate run today. Currently, no beginner terrain is available. Beginner terrain, along with ski school services and limited food and beverage operations will open tomorrow morning in the Golden Peak base area off of the Gopher Hill Lift (Chair 12). Vail will continue to open additional terrain as conditions allow. Bige-SlIq Basin Opening new terrain is a big focus at Vail as North America's largest single-mountain ski area gets even bigger with the opening of Blue Sky Basin on Jan. 6, 2000. The only terrain expansion in Colorado this season, Blue Sky Basin features 520 acres of intermediate-to-advanced North-facing slopes and glades in Pete's Bowl and Earl's Bowl. The area provides a unique wilderness siding experience. Blue Sky Basin is unlike any other area currently available in, ski country it features a -more- Post Office Box 7 * Vail, Colorado 81658 ? 137 BenchmadC Road + Avon, Co 81620 vA RE 5 0 a rs NOV.19.1999 2:53PM VAIL COMMUNICATIONS NO.324 P.2i2 I VAIL OPENS TODAY 2-2-2 distinct look and unique trail network that includes "groomed glades" allowing intermediate skiers to experience the thrill of maneuvering through the trees on groomed slopes. Buildings Reopen Another major milestone in Vail this year is the reopening of Two Elk restaurant and Patrol Headquarters/Buffalo's. Both structures were burned in arson fires at the ski resort last season. PHQ/Buffalo's will open, as terrain at the top of the fountain becomes available to guests, The newly redesigned Buffalo's restaurant will feature gourmet coffees, bakery items, soups and sandwiches. Two Elk, one of Vail's flagship restaurants, will open on Christmas Eve. The restaurant will have the same look and feel of the original that features large wood beams, high ceiling and southwestern accents. The facility will be 4,000 square feet larger, totaling 29,000 square feet and will provide seating for 900 guests, Two Elk will offer gourmet pizzas, wraps, pastas, a potato bar and salad bar. Ski Thre ki Free D 'a the H a s "'We've developed a number of special lift ticket and lodging deals this season to make it easier for guests to visit Vail," added Jensen, "With offers like these, there's no better time to book a Vail vacation." This year Vail's making it easier for guests to experience all of the new amenities it has to offer during the holidays with a new value-added lift ticket offer - Ski Three, Ski Free. From Dec. 18, 1999 through Jan. 2, 2000, visitors who ski at Vail with a lift ticket of three days or more will receive a free lift ticket for an equal number of days valid after April 3. For more information on Ski Tluee, Ski Free or to book a Vail vacation, call Vail/Beaver Creek Reservations at (800) 404-3535 or visit www.vail.com. NOV. 19. 1999 5:43PM NO. 8621 P. 1/4 t NE -wS "LEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Kelly Graham, Vail Valley Founds tion, (970) 949-1999 Kelly Ladyga, Beaver Creek, (970:, 845-5292 BEAVER CREEK TO THROW SEASON'S BIGGEE T TAILGATE PARTY DURING WORLD CUP RACES NEXT WEEK BEAVER CREEK, Colo.-Nov. 19,1999-Beaver Cree c is set to throw the largest tailgate party of the season with four World Cup races next week and a flurry of free entertainment, family activities and post-race events. "This is such a great way to kick off a new ski season anc it bodes well for the next five months," said Ceil Folz, president of the Vail Valley 1~owidation. "Evert with the challenging weather conditions early on, it is a tribute to this com muu ity and the mountain operations staff to be able to start off with four World Cup races." Beaver Creek will host the Men's World Cup Slalom, Gi-, nt Slalom, Downhill and Super-G races on the Birds of Prey Course. All four races will offer free viewing in the 900-seat Red Tail Stadium at the finish area. Similar in configurat t-on to the World Alpine Ski Championships that Vail and Beaver Creek hosted last ye nr, spectators in the finish area tan also view the racers speed down the most hair-raising sections of the course on a large-screen television. Teams from 22 nations will compete in the races next wet k, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden, -more- NOV. 19. 1999 5:43PM NO. 8621 P. 2/4 MEN'S WORLD CUP SCHEDULE 2-2-2 Switzerland and the United States. Beaver Creek Opening Day The Centennial Express lift (#6) and the Haymeadow lift (#1) will open at 8:30 am. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999. A special opening ceremony will take place near the Centennial Express lift, beginning at 8:15 a.m. The first 500 skiers and snowboarders in line will receive a coupon for a free bratwurst at Spruce Saddle Lodge. They also will get a raffle ticket for prize drawings at the post-race tailgate party later that day at R-:ndezvous Bar & Grill. Prizes include airline tickets and V.Z.P. credentials to view the speed racas over Thanksgiving weekend. "We invite everyone to join us for a few runs, a brat and beer, and some world-class ski racing next Wednesday. We've all been looking forward to this day for a long time and plan to have a really great time," said John Garnsey, chief operating offi;rer for Beaver Creek The resort is offering complimentary ice skating, including skate rentals, on the year-round ice rink in the village for both adults and children. Strolling musicians and other forms of live entertainment will take place on the plaza over Thanksgiving weekend. World Cup Schedule of Events Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999 10:15 a.m. First run of the Men's Slalom on the Birds of Prey Course. 1:15 p.m. Second run of the Men's Slalom. 1:45 p.m. Awards ceremony in the Red Tail Finish S radium. Wednesday, Nov. 24,1999 8:30 am. Beaver Creek opens skiing and snowboard ng terrain on the Centennial and Haymeadow runs to the public. The Centennial Express lift (#6) and Haymeadow lift (#1) will serve these two i reas. 10:15 am. First run of the Men's Giant Slalom on the Birds of prey Course. 1:15 P.M. Second run of the Men's Giant Slalom. 1:45 p.m. Awards ceremony in the Red Tail Finish S' adium. -more- NOV. 19. 1999 5:44PM NO. 8621 P. 3/4 I MEN'S WORLD CUP SCHEDULE ~ 3-3-3 Wednesday, Nov. 24,1999 (coat'd.) 2-6 p.m. Post-race tailgate party on the deck of Rendezvous Bar & Grill, also known as "Race Central," at the base of the Centennial Express lift (0), featuring beer specials, an outdoor margarita bar, giveaways and live entertainment. Robert Ingram of Hilton Head, S.C., will perform his blend of Jimmy Buffet-style music. -Thursday, Nov 2S, 1999 12:15 p.m Men's Downhill training run on the Birds )f Prey course. Friday, Nov. 26, 1999 12:15 p.m. Men's Downhill training run on the Birds 'if Prey course. _ 6-6:30 p.m. Complimentary Figure Skating Exhibition, performed by young skaters from the Skating Club of Vail, on the village ice rink. 6:30 p.m. Men's Downhill Public Pick in Market Sq dare, Beaver Creek. Returning champions Hermann Maier, Lasso Kjus and Kjetil Andre Aamodt from last year's World Championships downhill ;race will be honored with a special fireworks and video display. The top 15 downhill racers art the world will pick their bib numbers for the race, and prizes will be rwfled of to the spectators. 7:30 p.m. World-renowned jazz musician, Maynard:?erguson, performs at the Vilar Center for the Arts. Tickets are $30 for balcony a ad $35 for orchestra seating per person. Call (970) 845-8497 for reservations. Saturday, Nov. 27,1999 8-10 a.m. Community Downhill Pancake Breakfast at the Rendezvous Bar & Grill and the Hyatt Regency Beaver Creek Resort and S :)a- Cost is $2 per person. All proceeds from the breakfast will benefit klon's Battle Mountain High School's senior class. 11 a.m. Annointed Youth Gospel Choir performs ivi the Red Tail Finish Stadium. 12:15 p.m. Men's Downhill on the Birds of Prey tour: e. 12:30- Post-race Downhill Bash at Rendezvous BAr & Grill featuring beer 6:30 p.m. specials, an, outdoor margarita bar and live,entertainment. 2 p.m. Awards ceremony in the Red Tail Finish S radium. 6 p.m. Beaver Creek Holiday Treelighting Cerem,)ny in the village. Santa will make his first appearance for the holiday season and then U.S. Ski Team Member and Vail local, Chad Fleischer, will flip the switch on the annual treelighting. 6:30-9 p.m. Last call for complimentary ice skating on the Black Family Ice Rink. -more- NOV, 19. 1999 5:44PM N0, 8621 P. 4/4 MEN'S WORLD CUP SCHEDULE 4-4-4 Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999 11 a.m. Live entertainment in the Red Tail Finish ;itadium. 12:15 p.m. Men's Super-G race on the Birds of Prey c ourse. 2 p.m. Awards ceremony in the stadium. 59ectator Information Public parking will be available in the east and west day f kier lots at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, serviced by complimentary shuttles, beginning at 5:30 a.m. in the west lot and 8:00 am in the east lot, up to the cornered bridge drop-off area. No public parking will be available in the resort. Transportation to the finish stadium will be provided via :.huttles from the covered bridge. Shuttles buses only are allowed to access the course via E ally road. Spectators who wish to hike up to the finish area must use the Wagon road- Spectators should allow an hour to an hour-and-a-half to get from Avon up to the finish stadium in order to view the races. World Cuo Coat Drive 'V'isitors are encouraged to bring any clean, used or unused coats to the public Pick or to the shuttle stop at the covered bridge Saturday and Sunday. 711 coats will be donated to the Vail Valley Cares project to help needy families throughout thy, Vail Valley, For ruore. information about any of the World Cup events and activities, call the Vail Valley Foundation at (970) 949-1999. Special lodging rates are i vailable by calling Beaver Creek Central Reservations at (800) 404-3535 or booking online at .beavercree com. xc:Cocl,~,c~, ( " ` •~x;:: i "s Vii.;,^~;.' ^ N' er„lna' yy ..kt; ;t', ..w k< t .~tl l..,, Sunda love 'be'f'2f;'9994- cR- ~ : e Nei.", e t yl,• ! .l: ~t ~ k;'N'ti,..*~~' .;1a~, kr3ea:" r3' n lr+.'F•tir,.::.*,• .y::,.~',^r,W,"' .~'!~t,,,::5"tc~a..:~'•-r~~.'~:°°''~;t~.*,~,'' 3 _ •,S• adv:, ,1. CT's°^'.:p r. <4t.7ta.,; ',~.:'.,.t,,. a S'Provi. eIr j~ 440 . stin 1 ew dentity Stv 06 eaver Creek is growing up. That seemed 1 Y s "L ` ' Vail's precocious off reason enough to spring is celebrating its roll out a new ad 19th birthday this year campaign. Like any self-respecting adoles Beaver Creek t x > x; ,,,cent, it's ready to cut the ties of pa hired Los An µ : ac<: rental influence. eles artist Dave " . As with an t leaf Gen X er McMa en ,.1,. ck t0 ':>.q< '•rr.: ,.m~,. `.,`c rk. . i. ~k•P:q'3;:"~<C?'%;: ;$i;2,:':~.2 „ Beaver'Creek has an attitude. Its ~ create a series of hip and trendy. three posters that r " k~wr? ry .r% % yzz% ? x,Y~ 2p. s teve It's a little embarrassed, maybe, reflect the key 3'.. b its parent's stodginess. Raabe /may Y themes of Beaver u and ready to go Creek's new ~,;9:.'?,.. `..z:, Its dressed _ Advertising re fete with al W. p all the new fashion ac- found maturity r, cessories. & Marketing UDt'ti Although Bea- v„S4,'~ I v " r. , s,3> .xs, And most of all despite its quest TRRI ver Creek is still .'r...:, , ~,;s.",: •:;m:.a>:....3rg '~;`~.sa:...sya F~'<k. ~.,o 4:Cks~ ,for rodePendence it doesn't mind a year shy ' ' " A. of its 20th birthday, the • - an occasional handout from the old . posters have a vintage, classical ,..,;.::.:~...~_K:,?. • . :...:.:..;::.::;<:.H..^<;:?.:<i''~''::::_: y::_W?::::",~:;.•w;'.,.;.... ;4;~... a earance that might remind ski- SaY, to the tune of $600,000 t o ers of St. Moritz or Innsbruck. A fund its new advertise ::,....,if . ""~•d 1°,1'a.:::'.=,1;;> ng and mar- The posters became the basis for f:<v keting campaign. an advertising campaign created r That would be twice Beaver b Goodby Silverstein & Partners Creeks former allowance of of San Francisco. $300,000 from it Resorts Armed parent Vail with a new marketing ' Inc. them e, Beaver Creek opted also for : But who ever said that creating anew ad ;N-~'~;,.~,z..;.%W,.,;,.,.:?y:..,..:>-„:;;>;.r-';y~.,;. approach. %j i'E.. <,:,.r,.. j,.<,'::^:^;;'1^u,G.tY,„:.y::. f.~...kc;, :',tF'R,~ 5'~:y`.Yk,<~!~k;~~s::/~Jin.:'%>9<~.2sz~::i%y",fB; :R~". anew image is cheap? Especially While the vast majority of ski-re- Alli°I~Eft1GAe" when the image itself is one of ex- sort ads are found in skiing maga- clusivity. zines, Beaver Creek chose to target 03330y, Silverstein ar ners It took a while a different mar- to build that kind A series of posters designed b ' ket by running in by a San Francisco advertising firm of identity. P are designed to give Beaver Creek a vintage, classical appearance. publications In its earlier as Town & Coun- The campaign is part of a continuing effort to provide the ski resort years, Beaver try, Architectural a separate identity from its parent resort, Vail. Creek was tightly 'linked to Vail. Digest, Conde Nast, Gourmet m t °Nationally and " and Bon APPetit. :internationally, "We felt that v t r~ M~i Beaver Creektype of approach had no real iden- 'A better matched 4it It needed J~ R ~r s the clientele that Vail's name and visits Beaver 'r >e` cachet in the ab- Creek, Swenson sence of its own. said. "It's a level ` But the Beaver " of interest based Creek name and more on . 's k I:. c life- , . reputation grad- style.19 ?~..M wally grew. The Early results _ occur- ,,,,,progress . have been pose- red in three ar 4 K tive, Beaver ~f s - Y~teas: i i • iCreek officials ¦ Develop- say. ment of the village. After slow ini- Despite some of the worst early tial progress, construction has tak- season snow conditions in memory, en off in recent years. Now, Beaver Swenson claims that reservations Creek has a full complement of ho- are running' ahead of last year's •tels, condos, homes and shops, most level..The resort declined to offer ac-of them decidely upscale. In addi- statistical verification of the tion, the resort added a 520-seat claim. performing arts center and a year- , y round ice rink., The posters,•by the way, are for fm sale to the public. Vail Resorts is _ . ; p ¦ The much heralded village-to- . charging $350 each for copies that z s9, k t y S R village skiing. Creation of the are numbered and signed by the Bachelor:,Gulch area enabled ski- g , ers.to move from Beaver Creek to artist.. k 4 r the nearby Arrowhead resort de- If getting into art sales seems in y ` \i R \N vetoPment without taking off their congruous for a company that did million in • ski-related $432 business Lr. y ° ¦ More challenging racing ter- last year, well, revenue is revenue. 1 rain. To attract the 1999 World Al- When skiers show up for Wednes- scheduled opening, an and see the Birds pine developed Championships, Beaver Creek day's : of Prey down- little more than manmade ,~s.%: snow on hill course. Its now rated among the slopes, maybe posters will out- the top three in the world by down- sell lift tickets. hill racers. «Hy "All of a sudden, we got the vil- Steve Raabe writes about public L` dw,,. d : lage done, the village-to-village relations, advertising and market- k _ skiing, and one of the top downhill ing for The Denver Post. His col- k courses in the world said St eve umn appears Sundays. He can be , h:;~,:<. .;.;>.,F.~::;:,< :<~s'; of marketing g for reached via a mail at sraabe@den- Beaver Creek. verpost.com. ~t - FOR LN04EDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, TOV Public Information Officer, (970) 479-2115 Emily Jacob, VVTCB Communications Manager, (970) 476-1000 ext. 3015 Kristin Yantis, Vail Communications Manager, (970) 479-3001 COMMUNITY TASK FORCE UNVEILS NEW MONTIILY PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE EXCEPTIONAL GUEST SERVICE IN VAIL Vail Renaissance Continues to Shape the Future VAIL, Colo. - Nov. 21, 1999 - Today, the Vail Community Task Force unveiled a new community program to recognize employees in Vail for superior guest service as a part of the Vail Renaissance effort. The Vail Renaissance is an initiative that combines public and private investments and ongoing activities to strengthen Vail's success as a thriving resort community. "This program is a great way to recognize those employees in the Vail community who are going the extra mile to provide our guests with an exceptional experience," said Vail Mayor Ludwig Kurz. "It's also a positive way to encourage everyone in Vail to continue challenging themselves to raise the bar on the guest experience we provide in all of our establislunents. This program is just another example of how businesses and individuals in Vail are coming together to move the Vail Renaissance forward." Nominations for this new award may be made by an employer, guest or member of the community. The nominee must be employed by a business that holds a Vail Business License and must be contributing to the positive guest experience in Vail. The focus of the award is outstanding customer service, so nominees should be noted for performance that is over and above the norm. Their actions should indicate a drive to exceed guest expectations and a willingness to go the extra mile. -more- A project of the Vail Community Task Force with support from • Vail Resorts, Inc., • Vail Valley Tourism and Corwton Bureau, • Torun of Val VAU. VAT i Fy V i i. R[ S 0 R T S• }awA awmw, nru a M The new program will be run six months from November to April. Multiple monthly nominees will be recognized individually, then entered into a drawing for five special prizes. The program culminates with a drawing for grand prizes at the end of the ski season - monthly winners will be eligible for the grand prize drawing. Nominees must be present to win at each drawing. Monthly winners receive a superior guest service button and a $25 Mountain Money gift certificate from Vail Resorts, which is valid at any on-mountain restaurant or Specialty Sports retail location including Snowell, Vail Sports and Mountain Sports Outlet locations. Nominees also will have a chance to win five great prizes in the monthly drawing: A free merchant ski pass from Vail Resorts. (If the winner already has a 1999-2000-season pass, a refund will be made on the existing pass or the recipient may choose to receive a pass valid during the 2000-2001 season.) The use of a free Gold Parking Pass, valid at either the Lionshead or Vail Village parking structures. The Gold Pass provides unrestricted, free parking to the pass holder for one year. $100 gift certificate from the Lionshead Merchants' Association. $100 gift certificate from the Vail Valley Restaurant Association. $100 check from the Vail Village Merchant's Association. "We all make a difference when it comes to providing our guests with a great vacation experience," said Vail Mountain Chief Operating Officer Bill Jensen. "Whether you're a lift operator, bus driver or work in a restaurant, every contact you have with a guest makes an impression. This guest service program is a great way to recognize and encourage those workers in Vail who really give our guests a memorable experience." Nomination forms must be returned to the Town of Vail by the twenty-fifth day of each month. November winners will be recognized and congratulated at the first Budweiser Street Beat concert on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Consecutive recognition venues will be announced at a later date. -more- i "By launching this program at the first Street Beat party, we'll be able to reach a broader base of employees and create excitement among local residents and our guests," added Frank Johnson, president of the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau. "Both the street parties and the recognition program will help stir-up some energy within the community and the villages - passing a heightened level of excitement on to our guests." The first nominations are due by Nov. 25 and the November award recipients will be announced at the street party in Vail Village on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Nomination forms may be faxed to the Town of Vail offices at 479-2451 "attention: guest service program" or e-mailed to ssilver@vail.net. Nominations also may be delivered or sent to the Town of Vail Municipal Offices, 75 S. Frontage Rd., or mail to Town of Vail, c/o Employee of the Month Award, 75 S. Frontage Rd., Vail, CO 81657. Forms will be available via fax to local businesses, at the Town of Vail offices and through local newspapers. The community guest service program is an initiative from the Vail Community Task Force with support from the Vail Village Merchants Association, Lionshead Merchants Association, Vail Valley Restaurant Association, Vail Resorts, Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau and Town of Vail. For more information on the program, contact Suzanne Silverthorn with the Town of Vail at (970) 479-2115. zzr; . ? i JJ a.s :i k„ Y: - ] Y• k y 4"5..;x' s (.:,J F,'d15, LUJ COMMUNITY GUEST SERVICE RECOGNITION PROGRAM RECOGNIZING VAIL'S OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORM The Community Guest Service Recognition program awards Vail's outstanding employees on a monthly basis. Award recipients are chosen based on outstanding customer service and performance efforts exceeding normal expectations. To nominate a deserving Vail employee, please complete the following questionnaire and return the form to the Town of Vail, via fax at 479-2451, mail or hand deliver, to the Town of Vail Municipal Offices at 75 S. Frontage Rd., Vail, CO 81657, or e-mail to ssilver@vail.net. Thank you for recognizing Vail's outstanding employees. Nominee: (must be employed by a Vail Business License Holder) Employer name: (must hold a Vail Business License) Employer address: Employer phone: fax: Your name: ' Your phone: Reason for nomination (please use reverse side for more detail): Signature Date -FORM MUST BE RECENED BY THE 25TH OF THE MONTH- t A proOd of the Vail Community Task Force with support from • W Resorts, Inc., • Vad Vaky Tourism and Corrmfion Bureau, • Town of Val VARVAU.Y V VwiL. RssoF•Tr.• ~a»u 7f7ri&W COMMUNITY GUEST SERVICE RECOGNITION PROGRAM NOMINATION CRITERIA 1. Nominations for the Community Guest Service Recognition program award may be made by any community member, guest or Vail employer. 2. Nominee must be employed by a Vail Business License holder. 3. Nominations should reflect customer service exceeding normal employment expectations, indicating an employee's willingness to and actual performance in going the extra mile. { 4. Procedure: a. Nomination forms will be distributed via mail and fax, and will be printed in the local newspapers. b. Nomination forms will be distributed (or printed) by the 20th day of each month. c. Nomination forms must be received at the Town of Vail Municipal Offices no later than the 25th day of each month. d. Award recipients will be announced by the first day of each month. The first announcement (for Dec. winners) will be held in conjunction with the first Street Beat Party of the year, on Wed., Dec. 1, in Vail Village. Announcements will also be made through the local media. e. There will be more than one award recipient each month 5. Prizes: a. Each award recipient receives a $25.00 Mountain Money certificate from-Vail Resorts, Inc., valid at any on-mountain restaurant or Specialty Sports retail location including Snowell, Vail Sports, and Mountain Sports Outlet locations. b. Each award recipient receives an guest service award button. c. All monthly award recipients are eligible for the monthly drawings which inlcude five prizes: - $100 gift certificate from the Lionshead Merchants' Association - $100 gift certificate from the Vail Valley Restaurant Association - $100 check from the Vail Village Merchants' Association - Use of one free Gold Parking Pass, with access to the Vail and Lionshead Parking Structures, for the entire 1999/2000 season. - One free merchant ski pass from Vail Resorts, Inc. (If the recipient has already purchased a season pass, a refund will be extended, or the recipient may use the prize for the 2000/2001 season, instead) 6. Monthly award recipients are eligible for Grand Prizes to be drawn at the end of the season. Nominees MUST be present to win at each drawing. wft~i0'it/ U~t~, TI, DENVER PosT o n l i n e nenverpost.com,scene ty, November 21, 1999 SECTION T THE DENVER POST At the Chateau Whistler Resort in British Columbia, Canada, above, pampering abounds. At right, the Great Room lobby at $w the 32-room Inn at Lost Creek in Telluride exudes warmth and comfort. (7 r y The Apres ski, head for indoor wonderlands By Lois Friedland March 6-19, rates range from $350 to $895 per night. Millennium Special to The Denver Post rates go from $750 to $3,850 for the three-bedroom penthouse. For Consider this. information, call 970-920-6532 or go to www.aspenreside6ce.com. You spend more time indoors than on the slopes The six one, and two-bedroom suites at the Brand Building during a vacation to a winter destination. So why do also are opulent, with an eclectic range of designs created to many travelers spend so much time obsessing about • fit the eccentricities of the building, such as exposed metal where to ski or ride and so little time choosing a special trusses and odd angles. The suites all are named after silver mines, place to sleep and relax? and the interiors vary dramatically. If you believe that intimate luxe is as much a lifestyle as a special The Cascade, for example, is like a cocoon wrapped in blue and style of travel, this is a list for you. Each of these 10 properties, .white chintz. The Silver Queen duplex has large paintings on the which range from six-apartment hostelries tucked into Aspen's walls and potted trees. In the Silver Echo, a 19th century American Victorian buildings to the concierge floor of a large hotel in Whistler, rocking horse shares living room space with pre-Columbian vases. B.C., Canada; have a distinctly Suites have marble appointed different flab. All are a !home away bathrooms and gas fireplaces. Guests from home" for the sophisticated rc ' have access to the private Caribou traveler. ! Club: From February through March, In the heart of Aspen, you'll find ` nightly rates range from $485 for the two small, upscale properties North Star to $1,395 for the Silver 1 set on the upper floors of Queen. Value season, Nov. 27-Dec. 17, different Victorian brick buildings.' Jan. 4-31 and April 4 through end of The Residence and the Brand season, rates go from $365 to $1,000. Building are both high-end but very Dec. 8-Jan. 3 rates are $1,100-$3400, different in ambiance. minimum 10 nights. For more Despite the extravagance of information, call 970-920-1000. antiques and paintings, you feel Casa de las Chimeneas is comfortable parking your feet on the a tucked behind hacienda walls coffee tables in the seven rooms and ± 2% blocks from the Plaza, which Phd[o special to The Denver Post / Ken Genard suites at The Residence. Each suite is anchors Taos, N.M. The B&B Inn Above, tho'cory Rio Grande room at Casa de different, but all are lavishly exudes authentic Southwestern lea Chimeneas Bed and Breakfast Inn in decorated. Some have hand-painted ambiance, from the thick adobe walls ..Taos, PLU.' Below right, the Penthouse at the sinks, others have fabric-covered and kiva fireplaces to the carved Residence Hotel in Aspen is a walls, and yet others have European i. a beams and handcrafted furniture. European-style, two-story apartment with artwork on the walls and Persian rugs You'll find feel good` guestrooms, more than 1,600 square feet of living space. on the floors. loaded with quiet luxuries such as This luxury hotel is the creation of top-of-the-line mattresses and down Terry Butler, a longtime Aspenite pillows; fragrant soaps and oversize whose presence turns the formal decor towels in bathrooms with hand-painted into informal. Max, her 5-pound dog, is tiles; and a fridge stocked with the 'pr director` who draws kids and complimentary juices and sodas. adults into the clublike lobby in the The eight rooms and suites vary in late afternoon. Amenities include size from the intimate Blue and Willow concierge service and access to some rooms to the spacious La Sala de of the town's toniest athletic and social Patron, which has a sitting room and a clubs. Winter rates, Dec. 12-19 and bathroom with a two-person jetted tub Feb. 1-March 5, range from $465, per and a separate two-person steam night, for The Master Suite or the French Studio to $1,359 for the shower. Penthouse. Value season, The breakfasts feature Southwestern Nov.11-Dec. 6, Jan. 4-31 and _ Please see LUXE on 12T Y x :ti• - 12T, P` THE DENVER POST Homes away from -home t . LUXE from Page 1T r fare. -The Casa has a'massage room staffed by therapists. Room rates range from $150 to $325.x; night. For information, call 505-7,58-4777 or go to www.Visit- Tao Om. - k',Ihe.decor is more Ritz'," _ formal than ski dodge urustic at La Europa =i ,4%ople;•pO'pular with well4i#-'e..,d couples-who want luxuiiou!Frooms, good service and aaces ,lo;:' venmgs in a city: Guei4*-0an:,rtiget for a sit-down breakf*41ilthough breakfast'in; bed 4-1. 6 option) or apres-ski wi00-.;" and Qheese iti the living and dioii roonps : Ca.4dlgl;glib dinners:are;avail- able f?;yrgrraiigement, but most guests gontfor dinner. The nine Y;~ rvy guest rbbitas-all have gas fire- Rooms at the Chateau lllfhliette>?~Re sh Columbia, Canada, are luxurious.' laces set ~walls so you can see+. P it from tb d ~j) I while soaking in spacious and many Looms have rt draw nature into the able. For more information on ski a two- ~er~fq tub. La Euro- fireplaces. roori,±jsu're isolated from the packages, call 800492-1600. pa is Ioca q quiet Salt Lake Guests gather in thetiigh-cfi= bustle of. a trig hotel when staying The Post Hotel, City neighb6r rod; less than 35 ing main room, before a massive on this concierge floor. Pamper- in the tinytoVM- minutes from seven ski resorts. riverstone fireplace, for a hearty ing starts with a private check-in of Lake Louis' E Rates go from $159 to $235 per breakfast. The Body Sage Day Spa and includes wake-up coffee and 1_O.A.Albert .Cana` night, per room, including break- is in the lodge. Nightly room fresh-juice brought to your room, da, looks like a;sprawlin - fast. Call 800-523-8767 or go to rates, which include breakfast, and complimentary breakfast and chalet;-with a vibrantly wit steep www.laeuropa.com. range from $230 to $500 for a apres-ski hor d'oeuvres in the roof and stone''chitnneys. tde, 5If you want to ski at suite during the winter. For more lounge. All rooms have gas fire- -the decor is 61 lend of b cof Utah's Park City or information, call 800-458-2004. places and spacious bathrooms ors, exposedbe,- and p~e`fa Deer Valley but condo the Inn at Lost Creek ° - with jetted tubs. nature, creating;a coirifortafiley~ • living isn't your style, in the center of the The Entree Gold concierge on luxurious,mountain lodge. sY. try the Snowed Inn. It is an ele- Mountain Village at duty in the lounge will book•all of The service is of the standard . gant 10-room Victorian inn near 7• Telluride, is a classy your daytime and evening °activi- expected from a Relais and Cha- The Canyons Resort at the en- operation with 32 luxurious rooms ties. Prices for the 53 Entree-Gold teaux member. The restaurant; trance to Park City, Utah. The and suites with kitchens. (This is rooms and suites go from CDN'--, "features fresh market cure aril rooms are decorated in European an RCI Gold Crown Resort.) The $549 per night to CDN $lJ99.:Eor fins an•awazd=winning, viii list.=_X period antiques and the beds are rooms are snug, but filled with ov- more information, call -You can get`hand-rolled CuliEL _ covered with down comforters. erstuf fed furniture and gas-fired 800-606-8244. gars in the Cigar:Lounge after,-- t Juniper Restaurant, set in a stone fireplaces. Many of the mar- The `cottages` at Sun- dinner. Victorian-era decorated dining ble and stone bathrooms have dance Resort, Utah, The ski slopes at'Lake Louisb ; room, features American cuisine. steam showers and jetted tubs. are a great choice if area five-minute shuttle ride.',The You'll need a car, unless you want Rates include amenities, such as 949 you want to escape hotel's 98 rooms range from state to rely on ski shuttles to reach the nightly waxing of skis. from the -typical resort experi- dard to rooms with lofts. Jan. 3- slopes, and taxis in the evenings. The roof-top spas have pan- ence. The resort is small, but Feb. 1, room rates go from CDN- Snowed Inn lodging rates, which oramic views. (Guests can make boasts The Tree Room restaurant $270 to CDN $280 per night; Over include continental breakfast, private reservations.) The restau- at the base where diners sample Christmas holidays and Feb. 4- range from $90 to $285 per night. rant, 9545, is operated by the Myr- mountain cuisine while eyeing Na- April 1, room rates go from CDN For more information, call The iad Group, which runs Montrach- tive American art and Western $220 per night to CDN $470.. For Snowed Inn at 435-649-5713 or et, Nobu and the Tribeca Grill in memorabilia from Robert Red- more information, call Premier Resorts Park City at New York City. Ski packages, ford's private collection. 800-661-1586. 800-453-3833. which include five nights' lodging The 92 units are set in three lo- All prices and packages listed 6 The Rusty Parrot looks and two four-day lift passes, start cations within the mountain com- are space available. Prices are like a large, attractive at $2,420. Nightly room rates for a munity that Redford founded in valid at varying times during ski log and glass private brie-bedroom suite range-from 1969. The Pines are in Sundance season: At many resorts, rooms • home set on a side $425 to $1,075 depending upon the Village at the base of the lifts, the are less expensive during value street in Jackson, Wyo. It actually date. For information, call-- River Run units are streamside seasons . II..a - etB//s"" ~ is an upscale 32-room lodge with a 1-888-601-5678. and the Mandan units are in build- opetttirgrday auctr just before the distinctly Western ambiance. The During the apres*ski ings set on mountainsides. There Christmas holidays, and the end of hand-crafted furniture - many hour, Chateau Whis- are literary, music and film pro- the ski season. Some resorts and pieces of lodgepole pine and iron tler Resort's Entree grams, plus the artist-in-residence lodging properties also offer a - include some elegant pieces 5• Gold guests relax with program year-round. Winter value season in January. that look as if they were heir- a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres, rates, which include breakfast, go looms brought westward on a seated by the wood-burning fire- from $205 (double occupancy) to wagon train. The beds have down place in a cozy lounge. Views of $680 in a three-bedroom cottage. comforters, the bathrooms are ski slopes at Whistler/Blackcomb, Mountain homes are also avail- Vr V Alpine Garden 0 Foundation + 1999 Annual Report October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 1\~ The Year in Review'_ ,r i Board Elects New Officers spa Preparing for the Future + At the annual meeting of the Board on October 1, Board members elected Adele Douglas President, Bob Kenney i Vice President and Treasurer, and Sherry Dorward Secretary. New Board members elected during the year include Helen Beckwith and Loretta Shea (Chairs of the Alpine Garden Auxiliary), Dick Liebhaber, Mimi + Stockwell, Bill Stufflebeem, and Todd +I Oppenheimer, Director of Parks for the Town of Vail. ' In a move to establish a succession of officers for the organization, Helen Fritch stepped down as President after The Alpine Rock Garden already is impressive, even without 14 years of service. She will continue to plants. Alpine and subalpine plants will be grown from seed and / cuttings this winter for spring planting. serve on the Board and as well as on j the Executive Committee. Summer Vail and Colorado visitors generally. Ry Southard, former general manager and Plan to be in Vail for the Fourth of July, - co-founder of Rocky Mountain Planning 2000, when spring planting will be complete Group, Inc., assumed the position of Executive and we will dedicate our "millenium garden." Director at the beginning of July. If you would Redesign Gives Fresh Look like to meet and get to know him better, give him a call at 476-0103. To Perennial Garden Newly designed gardens and an Rock Garden Already Awesome abundance of rain this summer produced a 1999 has been an exciting year for the "perennial springtime." Vail visitors and i Alpine Garden as we near completion of the residents alike expressed the feeling that the Alpine Rock Garden. As the season ends and Gardens had never looked so fresh. the snow flies, the structure of the garden is in Redesigns of three garderls were donated place, and trees and shrubs have been planted. by Glen Ellison (Land Designs by Ellison), Liz For an exciting two days in mid-October, Matthews (Petale), and Marty Jones (Colorado the water feature went into high gear and Alpines). A new garden bed next to the Ford's pumped 2000 gallons of water per minute to Eagle and Amphitheater has been designed by the upper alpine pond where it then flowed Johnie's Garden and will be installed in the under bridges, through a canyon, and over spring. waterfalls in a 37 foot drop to the bottom of This summer also saw the completion of the garden. This garden is indeed spectacular the ADA pathways in the Mountain Perennial and destined to be a prime attraction for Garden, thanks to the leadership and generous I ail Alpine Garden Foundation, 183 GorefCreek Drive, Vail, Colorado 81657 • (970) 476-0103 1 t donations of Helen McIntyre, Warren Garbe, and David A unique event this summer was the Regional Meeting of Brennan Masonry. With the completion of the Alpine Rock the American Association of Botanical Gardens & Arboreta. Garden, the entire garden will be handicapped accessible. Botanic garden staff from Rocky Mountain and Southwestern Alpine Garden Auxiliary Shifts to High Gear states converged on Vail to focus on "New & Emerging Gardens. In addition, the conference also focused the A "room of their own" in the Vail Professional Building, attention of botanic gardens around the country on Betty Ford an ongoing gift from Lee Kirch of Kirch Enterprises, has Alpine Gardens. enabled Auxiliary volunteers to take off and take charge in their first full summer season. Their assistance and support Together, as a Board and an organization, we are working to the organization has been invaluable and reduces our need to make Betty Ford Alpine Gardens the premier alpine garden for staff to manage many events and programs. the world. We are well on our way! Highlights of the year have included the annual Plant Sale, Butterfly Launch, Vail Garden Tour, and A Midsummer Night in addition to providing volunteer gardeners, docents, and volunteer staff for Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and our Helen S. Fritch gift shop in the schoolhouse. President, 1985-1999 Helen Beckwith and Loretta Shea, co-chairs of the Auxiliary welcome help for projects through the winter. Winter Interlude will be a lavish benefit for the Gardens on December 27, and a planned lecture series in the winter Adele A. Douglas _ months will remind us that spring is not too far away. President, 1999-2000 Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Board of Directors 1998-1999 Financial Statement Betty Ford, Honorary Director for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30,1999 Helen Fritch, President Kathy Borgen, Vice President Net assets at beginning of year $1,583,130 Lynda Goldstein, Vice President Adele Douglas, Secretary Revenue Cash Donated Bob Kenney, Treasurer Annual memberships $35,915 Jeanne Bailey Andrew Pierce Helen Beckwith NU&ireen Shapiro Contributions, gifts & grants 132,278 Ross Boyle Bill Stufflebeem Government contributions 20,000 Barbara DeVoe Mimi Stockwell Program Services 10,771 Sherry Dorward Ellen Waterman Special Events & Activities 62,575 Deane Hall Loretta Shea Richard Liebhaber Todd Oppenheimer Merchandise Sales 12,879 Interest & Investment 37,479 Other Revenue 7,198 Donation of Goods & Services $117,325 . Totals $319,095 ~'R. $117,325 $436,420 Expenses Alpine Rock Garden $413,392 $16,356 ADA Pathways 29,180`"' 38,158 - Other program services $66,750 10,731 Management & general 107,119 37,248 Fundraising 50,647 14,832 Totals $667,088 $117,325 ($784,413) Capitalized expenses New President Adele Douglas and Alpine Rock Garden $413,392 $16,356 Executive Director Ry Southard will lead ADA Pathways 29,180 38,158 the Foundation in the coming year. Totals $442,572 $54,514 $497,086 Administrative Staff Asset Adjustments Ry Southard, Executive Director EdCenter Plans $80,820 (from July 1999) Interpretation 74,481 Elizabeth W. Robechek, Executive Library 120 Director (to December 1998) Totals $155,421 Nancy Young, Director of Development ($155,421) (to July 1999) Nicola Ripley Johnson, Plant Ecologist Depreciation $20,842 ($20,842) Diane Park, Office Manager Net assets at end of year Sarah Strong, Head Gardener $1,555,960 Marty Jones, Garden Designer 2 ~s i 1999 Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Support October 1, 1998 to September 30, 1999 The Comfort Inn Mfr. & Mrs. Greg M. Sclieurich Gifts from $1,000 to $2,499 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Cook Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smedley ti Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Jack Crosby Michael Smith i t Mr. & Mrs. Tom Davies Mr. & Mrs. John Sm•der Mr. & Mrs. Todger Anderson ~y Doris A. Bailey Mr. & Mrs. William E. Dierks Michelle Stapleton r y Michael Dixon `fr. & Mrs. Kevin Story Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Becker Mr. & Mrs. William Donlon Mr. & Mrs. Howard Stone Bella Riva Ristorante Mr. & Mrs. Ken Duncan Deidre Szazabajka ' Colorado Alpines, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Edwards Tani O'Neill Fine Arts of Denver Cordillera Lilian Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Jere Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Richard DeVoe Marilyn M. Fleischer Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Thompson Gail Ferry, Land Title Guarantee Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Fossett William H. Todd Company Mr. & Mrs. Richard Foster `fr. & Mrs. Tmi Tyler FirstBank of Avon Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Friedman Mfr. & Mrs. Jim Viele FirstBank of Vail Kenny's Double Diamond Ski Shop Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Wagner Friends of Betty Ford Jane & Phil Smiley Mr. & Mrs. Bruce W. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Frampton Fritch Mrs. W.E. Walker, Jr. These special Friends have given or Hermann Staufer/Lancelot Inn President & Mrs. Gerald R. Ford Mr. & Mrs. John Galvin Robert Warner, pledged $10,000 or more in honor Steadman Hawkins Clinic Lynda Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. James W. George Warner Developments, Inc. of Betty Fordfor construction cf Jean & Dick Swank Neal Groff Mr. & Mrs. George Gillett Glen E. Wood The Ruth & Vernon Taylor Kimberly A. Gorgens and the Alpine Rock Garden, education Foundation The Inn at den allc Mr. & Mrs. Pepi Gramshammer Gifts from $100 to $249 interpretation, or special Johnie's Garden Neal Groff Mr. & Mrs. Jeff capital projects. Patricia B. Terwilliger Mr. & Mrs. Niels Johnsen D. Deane Hall, Jr. _ g -\fr. & Mrs. Larry y 4gneber Jere & Peggy Thompson g Mr. & Mrs. Luc Meyer, Mr. & Mrs. William Harris Alpine Party Rentals Anonymous (2) Town of Vail The Left Bank Restaurant Martha Head ty Jeanne M. Bailey Vail Valley Foundation Jerry Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Tony Sciotto Mrs. Cortlandt Hill John Angelo Jane Robertson Blanch I L. Viele Construction, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Shapiro Admiral & Mrs. Bobby Inman Carolyn & Wynton M. Blount George & Kathleen VonderLinden Mr. & Mrs. Philip Smiley Mr. & Mrs. William Jones, Jr. Animal Hospital of Eagle-Vail Marlene & John Boll, Sr. Bob West Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Stockmar Borgen Family Foundation Dela W. White Martha Swenholt , Kay & E.B. Chester Joan Trigg Whittenberg j' y Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Taplm ~ ~ ? , q7 y r Deborah & Craig Cogut Mr. & Mrs. Alan Wigod Diane Tope Patriacca Bob & Terese Cohen & Harry Tope Vincent & Kathleen Cook Annual & Other Vail Resorts, Inc. Cordillera Capital Gifts Drs. Anne & Dennis Wentz t , Franco D'Agostino & Family Tliese gifts include memberships, Zino Ristorante ` + ' +a Robert & Beverly Deming other cash & inkind donations, event w r~^ ;ih Barbara J. & Richard H. DeVoe sponsorship & patron support, Gifts from $500 to $999 William & Adele Douglas memorial & honorary gifts, donations Charles P. Anderson Cathie & Morgan Douglas to the Alpine Rock Garden and Other A Secret Garden, Susan Rapson Bill & Julie Esrey & Family capital projects. Gerhard Assenmache?& Robyn r d The Gerald R. Ford Family Landrys Susan & Harry Frampton Gifts of $10,000 or more Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Baird , Robert & Helen Fritch Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Wynton M. Blount Linda & John Galvin Bor en Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John A Boll Lynda Goldstein Dad Brennan Masonry Mr. & Mrs. David Brennan Sheika Gramshammer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fritch Colorado Mountain Express , Peggy & Jim Greenbaum Eagle Valley Community Fund $$Y The Town of Vail Mr. & Mrs. Morris Futemick Neal C. Groff Vail Valley Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Giordano Steve & Kathryn Haber Wagner Equipment Dr. & Mrs. Malik Hasan Barbara & Julian Hansen High Country Shirtworks Dr. Malik & Seeme Hasan Gifts from $5,000 to $9,999 Mrs. Albert G. Hill Above: View of some Howard & Martha Head Fund Mr. & Mrs. Walter G. Kell J' yr 1 Stephen & Tomisue Hilbert Franco D'Agostino & Family Glen Ellison pathways and bridges & Famil Fair Play Foundation Land Designs by Ellison Family Y across the cascading Hill Foundation Kathryn & Steve Haber Liz Matthews, Petale Christy Hill, Pepe Alemparte Admiral & Mrs. Bobby Inman Mr. & Mrs. Walter Loewenstem stream in the new # r Mr. & Mrs. T.P. Hull, Jr. Patricia Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. Ron Riley Alpine Rock Garden. Admiral & Mrs. B.R. Inman Lee Kirch RuMr. & Mrs. ssell ScottChuck Rosenquist Right. One of the v , Millicent & Niels Johnsen Mr. & Mrs. Richard Liebhaber dramatic waterfalls in R Patricia Kaplan Molly & Jay Precourt Inc & Mrs. Bob G. Stevenson, Ciber, the new garden. The Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Liebhaber Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tally Kenneth Lubin Gifts from $2,500 to $4,999 Oscar Tang garden opens in July. . s- Leni & Peter May Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Warren Tomlinson - Roy & Paula May Jeanne Bailey Joan Whittenberg Helen L. McIntyre Mr. & Mrs. Craig Cogut Mr. & Mrs. Tom Backus, Liz & Luc Meer Sonya Mclaughlin Meyer Curtis W. McGraw Foundation Gifts from $250 to $499 Gene Milstein, Applewood Seed Co. '1 Eagle Ranch Louann & Mickey Miller Mr. & Mrs. William Douglas Mr. & Mrs. Michael Adanro Cindy Barnard Mike A. Myers Foundation Eagle River Water & Mr. & Mrs. Charles Alexander Kimberly K. Miyoshi Beaver Creek Art Foundation Peter & Eva Pocklington Sanitation District Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Baird Holly Morten Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Beckwith Molly & Jay Precourt Jack E. Nelson, Mr. & Mrs. Julian Hansen Kimberly Bezates Helen Bird Nancy & Ted Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Donald Herdrich Melissa Ann Bishop Terryann, Bruce & Lind Nelson David Blackwell Jamie Boscardin Jean Blakey Richard & Susan Ro el Joan Norris $ Johnson &Wales University Oasis Irrigation B. Rosenber Mr. & Mrs. Ross Boyle Jane Boldt Jaclyn $ The Rotary Club Peyton Peek Pe Sciotto Carolyn Cage Richard Bolduc $$y Steadman Hawkins Clinic Mc & Mrs. Waidir R. Prado Mc & Mrs. Charles P. Canipisi Jocelyn Boyer Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Shane Oscar Tang Canac of Vail/Aspen, Inc. Air Rgpetu Mr. & Mrs. Keith L. Brown Elizabeth, Rodney, & Mr. & Mrs. George Vonder Linden Ruth Cobb Kay Rittgers Burger King Alexandra Slifer West Vail Liquor Mart Mr. & Mrs. Bill Collister Andrea Roth-Moore We sincerely regret any errors or omissions in these listings. Please let the Foundation office know of any corrections which treed to be made. Thank you. 3 Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Burghardt Riverwalk Orthodontics John Bonitt Mr. & Mrs. Tom Davies Kip Hughes Kim Bums Elizabeth W. Robechek Mr. & Mrs. Theodore V. Boyd Dana A. DelBosco R.B. Humphrey Kate Butler Jaclyn Rosenberg Caroline Bradford Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Denman Carol Hynners Bill Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Dennis W. Schulstad Knobby Brown Myra Denting IBAA Craig Campbell Karl Schultz Mary Hughson Brown Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Dorsey Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Isaacs Mr. & Mrs. Jim Chapin Sylvia Shapiro Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Browne Sherry Donvard Nancy L. Jackson Mr. & Mrs. John Chizmadia Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Silversmith Lynn Bruce Mr. & Mrs. Daniel W. Eastman Alberta C. Johnson Christie Lodge Owners Association Slifer Designs Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Busse Elizabeth Eber Mr. & Mrs. Jim Johnson Joseph R. Clair Ted Smathers Paul Caldwell & Sue Mason Betty Elder Nicola J. Johnson Kevin Clair Mr. & Mrs. James Smith Dr. William Campbell Louise Elliott Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Jones Jim Clark The Sonnenalp Resort Suzie Carey Mr. & Mrs. John W. Esclnenlohr Robert E. Jones Ruth Cobb Mr. & Mrs. Sherwood D. Stockwell Joan T. Camie Anne L. Essotn Marnie Jump Mr. & Mrs. Harold J. Corbett Bill Stufflebeem Tim Cashin Dr. & Mrs. Kent Everett Mr. & Mrs. John Kaemmer Kyle T. Craig Mr. & Mrs. Selby Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Christy Mr. & Mrs. George H. Eversman Ehna Kasson Virginia Culp Mr. & Mrs. Paul Swalm Mr. & Mrs. William Clem Don Everson, Beauty Beyond Belief Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Kentz Dr. William C. Current Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Swank Mrs. James H. Clement Mr. & Mrs. David L. Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. King Ralph E. Davis, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Taylor Mr. Cleveland & Ms. Langenwalter Mr. & Mrs. J. Leon Fetzer Marilyn Klein Denver Center for the LaVone Fitts Mr. & Mrs. E.H. Knoche Performing Arts Mr. & Mrs. James Fitz Liz Krezowski Drs. Fred & Ines Distelhorst' Teri I. Fray Barbara Krichbaum & Kent Erickson Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Dorsey Barbara Frazer Dr. & Mrs. Robert Lambert Mr. & Mrs. Morgan Douglas Ann & James Frein Lynne G. Langmaid Maud Duke Mr. & Mrs. Carl F Fritch Susan K. Lathrop Earthtones Landscape Mr. & Mrs. Richard Froberg Janis Lee Widge Ferguson I Mr. & Mrs. John Garnsey Teri Lester Mr. & Mrs. Jack Ford' Mr. & Mrs. Bill G. Geller Paul Levine Mr. & Mrs. John F. Forstmann { I Dr. & Mrs. Michael H. Gendel Mr. & Mrs. Thane Lincicome Crosby Foster, IIm dir. & Mrs. Jim Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lorch Fourth Mesa, Ltd. Loren & Judc Gifford Mrs. Susan Mackin-Dolan Dorothy C. Fuqua Jeanne Goss Mary Louise MacRossie Mr. & Mrs. Warren Garbe 1- , Mr. & ,Mrs. Alan P. Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. Peter Mahoney Mr. & Mrs. John R. Gardner M t Dr. & Mrs. John E. Gottlieb Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Malkin Mr. & Mrs. George Gibson Mr. & Mrs. William Gould Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Matarese Tracy Gilpin<~ n xF .M Mr. & Vars. Joseph M. Graham Matthews & Associates Landscaping Karen Goldberg w Mr. & Mrs. Donald Graubart Tricia C. McConathy The Golden Bear " q x Mr. & Mrs. George J. Haller Karen McDevitt Mr. & Mrs. E. Guy Gollner Linda Halloran Helen McIntyre Gorsuch Fly Fishing Outfitters Patricia Hammon Mr. & Mrs. Michael McKeever Ruth Grand Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hanlon Deborah Tennant Kyle T. Harris Mr. & Mrs. Howard Torgove Top: Masons t Richard M. Hauserman Sandy Treat from David - Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Herrington Mr. & Mrs. Tun Tyler * . Brennan Mr. & Mrs. James Hesburgh Vail Architectural Group Barbara Hibben Vail Cascade Club & Spa Masonry lay z s s 4 , Mrs. Cortlandt Hill Robert Waldron rock for the Walker Walton Botanical Art sx , Mr. rl Mrs. R. Glenn Hilliard „ Charles Husted Dr. James Wall ADA Pathways Intermountain Landscaping Alan Warholoski to the Perennial Mr. & Mrs. C. Howard Johnson Ellen Waterman Nicola Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Bob Weber Garden, adding Brian T. Judge George Webster some volunteer Georgena Kabel Luanne Wells time of their Dela White Elizabeth S. Keay f Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Kelton, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George Wiegers own to that of s V Douglas Kinney Nona Wilke many Mr. & Mrs. T.K Klein Col. & Mrs. Thomas C. volunteers who Ella Knox Wilkinson x. Kristin Kollmann Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wilson made the Alo, Katherine Lawrence Linda Wimbush project possible. s Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wolff Thomas A. Levin Thomas Mr. W & Mrs. Rob Levine, Meg Young Yoder Middle: Betty Antlers at Vail Mr. & Mrs. Owen D. Young Ford gets a Laura Livaudais Mr. & Mrs. Jim Ziegler Kathy R. Loden Robert T. Zielinski hand from President Ford and The Lodge at Vail Robert & Carole Zinn Board President Helen Fritch Mc & Mrs. John Lohre " T Hugh Macpherson Gifts from $25 to $99 as she cuts the ribbon at the Manor Vail Lodge Joan M. Ackerman ADA Pathway entrance to the Mr. & Mrs. Fred Mayer Mr. & Mrs. Roy Adams Perennial Garden. Mr. & Mrs. Bob McCue Mr. & Mrs. Bill Akins Tn Harriett McMillan Mr.&Mrs.ClintonG.Ames Bottom: Helen McIntyre, Henry Michel Mr. & Mrs. Dean S. Anderson Warren Garbe, and David Mr. & Mrs. Myron Miller Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie C. Anderson Brennan U. to rJ were a^ Dr. & Mrs. George L. Mizner Any Occasion Gifts, Mr. & Mrs. Bert Mchhel Ms. Sara Argueso-Nott recognized for their leadership Howard Morrison Marcia Arnnstead in the ADA Pathway Project Mr. & Mrs. Mark G. Mueller, Jr. Maureen Arnold Z Mc & Mrs. Rick Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Russell Atha at the Fourth of Jul y d The Israel & Mollie Myers Mr. & Mrs. George Austen dedication. ~Y Foundation Carolyn Ayers r Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Naugle Jeff Bachelet Ms. Lynda Nelson Patricia Bain Mr. & Mrs. John Clark Coe Mary Jo Hansen Mr. & Mrs. James W. McNeill Mr. & Mrs. W. Peterson Nelson Mary Baker Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Cohen Mr. & Mrs. R.W. Hansen Elizabeth Meikle Noel Christmas Shop Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Baldwin Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Matt Hannon Mr. & Mrs. Robert ltelzer Nova Guides Sharon Balius Patricia Cole Mr. & Mrs. Dick Hart Kathy Mever Lex & Ebby Pinson Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Balok Colorado Municipal League Ann Hartnirn Kathy Miles Mr. & Mrs. Fred Plagens Mr. & Mrs. Jack Beal Sally Connelly \fr. & Mrs. Jack Harvey Mr. & Mrs. Arthur F. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Warren Pulis Janet Beals Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Conway Canna ny Heilman Darrell Miller Thomas Pyle Linda Belleville Mr. & Mrs. Dick Cook Mr. &M rs. Clarence D. Hein Sandra L. Miller Jay Regan Wendy Benson CS Osteopathic Medicine Mr. & :Mrs. Michael Hiland Mr. & Mrs. R.H. Mills Mr. & Mrs. Ted Reynolds Rae Benton Mr. & Mrs. Alexander B. Curchin Barbara Holden Mr. & ,Mrs. Jerome Minnick Mr. & Mrs. Peter M. Richards Linda M. Bishop Sonja Cyprian Kenneth Huge Mr. & Mrs. Harm Misakian Mr. & Mrs. Donald Riefler Susan Ross Black Mr. & Mrs. Alan Dawson Barbara Jean Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Whimev Miskell d Teri Moen Joan Wilson The Town of Vail Edie Fricke Betty Minnick Barbara Mooney Allison Wright TVs Doris Field Jane Misakian Carol F. Moore Mr. & Mrs. Michael Yaccino West Vail Liquor Mart Anne Fitzgerald Terri Moen Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morgan Mr. & Mrs. James C. Young Vail Associates Bob Fritch Barbara Mooney Susan Morrill Mr. & Mrs. Ken Youngstrom Vail Daily Helen Fritch Ruth Moran Mr. & Mrs. James Morter Mr. & Mrs. David Younts Vail Printing & Office Supply Nancy Fritch Susan Morrill Marka Moser Vail Recreation District Ann Gage Ann Muncaster Mountain Sitters Special Contributions Vail Resorts, Inc. Sharon Ganzo Susan Nacht Alice Muffly A Secret Garden Vail Taoism & Convention Bureau Warren Garbe Mae Jean Nothstine Mr. & Mrs. Neil Muncaster Alpine Herb & Botanical Vail Trail Joanna Gilbert Trudi Olson Mr. & Mrs. Bob Murtha Jeanie Bailey Vail Valley Music Festival Rita Gillette Joy Overbeck Mr. & Mrs. Len Nacht Cindy Barnard Vail Valley Times Terri Ann Giodominico Corina Pacheco Jean A. Naumann Bella Riva Ristorante Vogelman West Associates Alan Goldstein Barry Park Dr. & Mrs. Billy J. Neal Beauty Beyond Belief, Don Eversoll Wagner Equipment Company Doree Goldstein Barbara Parker Thomas P. Neils Bravo! Young Artists Strung Quartet Webster's Sand & Gravel Pam Gross Ashley Perrigaud Mr. & Mrs. Richard Newman Channel 5 Axel & Janie Wilhelmsen Kitty Gwathmey Cheryl Phillips Kathryn A. Nolan Choice FM Meg Young Deane Hall JoAnn Potter Julie Noolan Citv Market of Vail Zino Ristorante Barbara Hansen Sue Railton Mae Jean Nothstine Mary Jo Hansen Ann Repetti Mary O'Brien Kathy Harris Nancy Reuter Rebecca Oliver Jack Harvey Steve Ricci Todd Oppenheimer Carmany Heilman Rita Rodriguez Eva B. Ory'en Deb Hiland Betsy Rosolack Joy Overbeck Charlotte Hofineyer Emily Sack Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Overy Trudy Howe Marty Seeber Mr. & Mrs. Barry D. Parks Jim Hungerford Maureen Shapiro Mary Morgan Parker . Carol Hymers Loretta Shea Gretta Parks Maureen Irgens as "Butterfly" Helen Shanley Mary R. Payson Doris Jameson Cari Shay Dr. & Mrs. Kent Petrie Gloria Johnson Susan Slater Mr. & Mrs. Michael Phillips Mamie Jump Karen Smith Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Pierce F Betsy Kiehl Richard Stephens Debbie King Mr. & Mrs. Rick Pirog Mimi Stockwell Joan Potter Barbara Knchbaum Kevin Story Dr. & Mrs. Meldon Preusser Shirley Kudel Sandy Story Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ragan Paul Kudel Bill Stufflebeem Mr. & Mrs. John Railton Diane Leslie Sydney Summers Susan Rantsotu t Teri Lester Beth Szatkowsky Louise E. Randall & t °t; Laura Livaudais Chuck Taylor, Sr. Clive R. Reeman Ann Loper Chuck Taylor, Jr. _ s Leo Reitmajer ° - Julie Lukes Pearl Taylor Frances Richardson Rita Malkin Debbie Tennant Patty Rickman r Marlene McCafferty Bill Todd Mt. & Mrs. Paul Rondeau ~ Raul Martin Linda Tomlinson Mrs. Henry K. Roos The Fords' Eagle is realigned as part of a new garden bed (to be Liz Matthews M.J. Vanberg Mr. & Mrs. Byron Rose Nikki Matthews Carolyn Vetter Mr. & Mrs. Kent Rose installed in the spring) next to the Amphitheater. Bob McCue Marc Voytko Betsy Rosolack Harriet McCue Allison Wells Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Satterlee Clark's Market Volunteers Jean McGuey Trudi Wilkes Lynn Savalas Colorado Alpines, Inc. Volunteers for Betty Ford Alpine Megan McDonnell Kimberly Woods Elizabeth O. Scaff Colorado Mountain Express Gardens take care of the Gardens, give Helen McIntyre Allison Wright Mr. & Mrs. Gene Schwarz Colorado Ski Museum tours, raise money, present Marilyn Means Hap Young Mr. & Mrs. Rich Schwarzmann Crazy Paint Furniture enviromnental and horticultural Cal Miller Meg Young Russell Scott David Brennan Masonry, Inc. programs, and beautify our Valley. We Belinda Monson Nancy Young Helen Shanley Denver Botanic Gardens would not have a Garden without thend Gertrude Sharp Domino's Pizza Sharon Adamo Loretta Shea Earthtones Lawn & Garden Lynn Albers Mr. & Mrs. Warren Sheridan Eves Print Shop Addie Andre as "Buttercup" Mr. & Mrs. Morton D. Silverman Fiesta's Marcia Ammstead The Mission of Vail Alpine Susan Slater Foods of Vail Bob Arnnstead Ken Slump Caren & Walter Forbes Pat Bain Garden Foundation is to cultivate James M. Snnith Bob Fritch Vicki Balock Mr. & Mrs. Russell G. Smith, 11 Green Valley Landscaping Cindy Barnard the harmony of The Spa at Cordillera Pam Gross & children Shirley Beal Sandra Spoonhour Deane Hall Bruce Beckwith plants and people Sharon Stein Havener Trucking Helen Beckwith in our mountain LisaSteiner Xiartha Head Lorraine Bell i III, Dudes E. Stellingwerf Tim Hebert, Hebert Advertising Bob Berger environments. Renete B. Sterrett Lorraine Howenstine Joan Berger Mr. & Mrs. Mike Stevens David & Diane Hughes Linda Bishop Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Story Impact Graphics Theresa Boblac Mr. & Mrs. Richard Strauss Inn at Riverwalk Ingrid Boyle We are horticultural pioneers, Sarah Strong Intemetworks, Betty Neal Caroline Bradford teaching and celebrating the value of Sydney Summers Dannv Johnson Sandi Britt The Swedish Clog Cabin Johnson, Kunkel & Associates Dana Brosig plants in our lives. We provide unique Mr. & Mrs. W.I. Thomas Johnson & Wales University Connie Brown educational and environmental resources Mr. & Mrs. John Thompson Kirch Enterprises Mary Brown Mr & Mrs. Mark Tmtpany KZ YR & KKCH Radio George Bull and programs; we encourage community Mr. & Mrs. John Tuschman Loukonen Bros. Stone Co. Christine Bumey Two Elk Gallery Mintum Gardens Kate Butler beautification and plant research and we Mr. & Mrs. Roger Uherchik Oasis Irrigation Kathy Cairns create and maintain Betty Ford Alpine Vail Babysitting Omlrly Lynn Chapin Gardens. Vail Chronicles, Inc. RentX Jim Chapin Mr. & Mrs. Frank VanDeWater Resort Concepts Jean Chatterton M.J. Vanberg Riverwalk Associates Gail Christianson & her HATS George Vaught Rocky Mountain Gardener Annabell Christy The Village Market Rocky Mountain Log Homes Terry Cohen Joe Vlasek Rocky Mountain Reprographics Nancy Current rr Samantha R. Vosick Safeway Marketplace Barbara DeVce Vail will be as well known in the Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Walton The Scarab Adele Douglas surnIner for its flowers as it is in the Merrie Webel The Sitzmark Lodge Steve Doutel Molly Webster Special Events Judy Dyer winter or its skiing." Mr. & Mrs. David R. Wilkison Debbie Tennant Artie Egan Harry, Williams Ti Amo Ristorante Anne Esson 5 Right: "Butterfly" Maureen Irgens lines up with the butterfly, tents at the spring Butterfly Launch in Ford Park. All j MEW third grade classes in Eagle i County take part in this educational event. A _ : s p s ~ sy ra x V Left: Gardeners look for just the right Above: combination of gift Jean Chatterton, co-chair the r shop plants for their with Karen Smith, waves passers-by into the - gardens at the Vail Al schoolhouse. Volunteers kept the Alpine schoolhouse gift shop open from July into Garden September and increased our revenues by Foundation's some thirty percent. r x Annual Plant Sale. Non-Profit Vail U.S. Postage Alpine PAID Permit No. 31 UP Garden Vail, Colorado *Foundation 183 Gore Creek Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 Mayor Rob Ford The Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 1999 Alpine Garden Annual Vail protesters wrong-headed en Doon and John Whitney, who describe themselves as Ancient Forest Rescue activists, are lucky guys. Neither of them will ;.be going to prison for refusing to provide ,,*ormation to the grand jury investigat- :,ipg last year's $12 million arson fire at ,;Pail ski resort. ..•,•_The U.S. attorney's office has made a tactical decision not to seek a contempt ,citation against either Doon or Whitney, por against two other organization mem- , ers who similarly refused to answer ,:$eme grand jury questions- U.S. Attorney Ken Buck decided that .4ytting these four away for contempt, as he surely would have been able to do, might put too much of a damper on the willingness of others to coop- erate with federal investigators. Buck is too much of a realist to expect that this singular act of generosity will generate any grat- AI, itude on the part KNIGHT of the "activists." _ Doon, the chatty one of the quartet, has from the be- ,;,ginning misrepresented the investigation ,,and prattles on at every opportunity about various rights of his that have, or are about to be, violated. ,.%•He has advanced the absurd argument ~:Ahat somehow his First Amendment 7-fights would be violated if investigators -,pr the grand jury asked him questions. A variety of investigators have been inter- ested in the fact that some 40 members of -'Ancient Forest Rescue, including Doon, • ltst happened to be camping not far from Ce scene of multiple arson fires in mid- October of last year. Doon says, "We've all been willing to ;talk about ourselves and our own where- -,-shouts, but this whole divulging of names vqe feel is a violation of our First Amend- prent right to association.... - Not even Susan McDougal, who spent 18 months or so behind bars for failing to '.,Fooperate with Independent Prosecutor en Starr, had the gall to advance the First Amendment argument. -:If Doon were right about the First mendment, there wouldn't be any grand jury witnesses, since everyone could as- sert the same speech and associational .arguments. . Doon's scholarship on other matters is equally sloppy. This is what he has to say ,about the powers of a grand jury: "The ,ability to indict on hearsay and innuendo and force answers from a witness not sus- -,,pected of any crime with the threat of im- :pAsonment is comparable to medieval in- ,,,.gpisitions. I do not know what more the Zeds can learn about the arson from our testimony. We know absolutely nothing ,about the Vail fires. We do not deny our ,.,protests and we accept the conse- ;quences." This comment is nonsense compound- ,ed. It is not for Doon and his fellow-camp- .;•ers to decide what information might be useful to a grand jury. Under our system of law, the prosecutor decides what ques- W to ask and the witness decides what -.pnswers to give. Asking someone who was -m the area of the fires about who else .may have been there doesn't quite rise to level of a medieval inquisition. As for Qtdictments, they must be based on evi- - ,dence, not on hearsay. Finally, Doon claims that this criminal investigation of one of the nation's serious -,cases of eca-terrorism, should be govern- ed by concerns over Ancient Forest Res- : pe's membership recruitment program. "I really think people will think twice about joining environmental organza- .:,tons if we are forced to give names a: o the police," he said. The Vail fires occurred, remember, at a time when protests against ski area ex- pansion were at their peak. The environ- mental groups had vigorously opposed the .,expansion and taken their case to every ,,;Aorum our system of government offers, including the 10th Circuit Court of Ap- - e,° ~ 1 c..^.:j Uie - 44ga~ation's leaders even now continue _ ,jo insist that their rights, indeed their ,,,9mvenience, trumps everyother concern !,egpecially including the desire to fin d and - - c I,punish those who set the fires. „•a sane world, the remaining mem- - - _ •p of Ancient Forest Rescue would Tesigo out of simple embarrassment. , - Knight (eknightQchsttee-nsq Is a Denver Post u ~y TOWN OF PAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY November 22, 1999 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office TOWN OF VAIL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Town of Vail municipal offices, including the public library, will be closed Thursday (11-25) in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Please note, the Vail Library will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday (11-24). Also, the library has cancelled story hour for Tuesday (11-23) and Wednesday (11-24) due to an illness. On Thanksgiving Day, please call 911 for police, fire or medical emergencies. The Town of Vail bus system will operate service as usual Thursday. For bus service information, call 328-8143. Town of Vail offices, including the public library, will reopen for business on Friday (11-26). RECYCLEDPAPER TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 1999 Contact: Mike Rose, 479-2349 Parking and Transit Manager VAIL DELAYS IMPLEMENTATION OF PAID PARKING PROGRAM (Vail)--The Town of Vail is delaying implementation of its paid parking program, which traditionally occurs on Thanksgiving Eve. Instead, paid parking has been pushed back to next Monday (11-29) to allow for coordination of increased bus service. The free bus service is used to offset the impact of paid parking. Mike Rose, the town's parking and transit manager, says his crews need a few more days to synchronize systems. "We'll use that time to begin bringing our 14 seasonal bus drivers from Australia into our training program," he said. "We'll also finish testing the new automated parking collection system." The parking system will enable users to exit the Vail Village and Lionshead parking structures with the swipe of a credit card or parking pass, thereby eliminating long waits in the cash-only lanes during peak hours. The parking cards are available for purchase from the town's finance counter in the Vail Municipal Building. On Monday (11-29), Rose says the town will increase bus service on the outlying routes from the current summer schedule of 1-and 2-hour service to an early winter season schedule as follows: East Vail route, 20-minute service during peak hours, 6 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 8 p.m.; Ford Park, hourly service; Sandstone, 20-minute service during peak hours, 8 to 10 a.m. and 3:20 to 6:20 p.m.; Golf Course route, hourly service at peak beginning at 6:45 a.m.; West Vail routes will provide 20-minute service with additional buses dispatched, as needed, to service overcrowding. (more) RECYCLEDPAPER 1 Add Wail Transit & Parking Also, the Lionsridge Loop route will return on Monday with hourly service during peak, 6 to 10 a.m. and from 2:15 to 7:15 p.m. The intown shuttle, with service between Vail Village, Golden Peak and Lionshead, will run every 7-to 10-minutes. Bus route frequency will be increased to the winter season schedule on Dec. 13, according to Rose. For more information on Vail bus routes, call 328-8143. Parking rates for the 1999-2000 season remain unchanged from last season. Prices are as follows: • Value cards are $5 per entry/exit. The discounted cards are available to any Eagle County resident, employee or property owner with valid identification. • Blue cards are $525 for the season. There are no eligibility requirements. Blue pass holders will find restricted parking in the Village parking structure and unlimited access to the Lionshead parking structure. • Gold cards are $1,100. There are no eligibility requirements and gold pass holders have premium access to all covered parking in the Vail Village structure and anywhere in the Lionshead parking structure. For more information on parking programs, call 479-2122.