HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-06 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001
7:00 P.M.
TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied
upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item.
1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. (5 min.)
2. ITEMITOPIC: Introduction of Youth Award Winners. (10 min.)
Chris Atencio - Youth Recognition Award
Ariel Pierce - Youth Ambassador Award
Whitney Simmonds - Youth Recognition Award
Caitlin Wall - Youth Ambassador Award
3. ITEM/TOPIC Resolution #8, Boy Scouts Recognition. (5 min.)
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of October 2"d and 16" minutes. (5 min.)
Steve Thompson ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution #10, Series of 2001, to open a bank
account for parking transactions at the 1St Bank of Vail. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve resolution.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
This account at the 1st Bank of Vail will be used to manage parking
structure deposits more efficiently.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve Resolution # 10,
Series of 2001.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Every parking gate at each parking
structure creates a separate daily Bank deposit. To simplify the bank
reconciliation process, Finance wants to segregate these transactions
to a separate bank account.
RECOMMENDATION: To Approve Resolution # 10 series 2001
5.
Brent Wilson ITEM/TOPIC: First Reading Of Ordinance No. 31, Series Of 2001 -
An Ordinance Amending Title 11, (Sign Regulations), Title 12 (Zoning
Regulations), Title 13 (Subdivision Regulations), And Title 14
(Development Standards), Vail Town Code, To Allow For Corrections
and/or Updates To The Vail Town Code, And Setting Forth Details In
Regard Thereto. (15 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 31, Series of 2001, on first
reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
Over time, problems arise with specific code sections that are not
clear to development review applicants. This often occurs with
zoning code amendments, changes in procedures, or errors in
codification. Therefore, staff periodically returns to the Planning
and Environmental Commission and to the Town Council to "clean-
up" the Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, Development
Standards and Sign Codes. These amendments are not designed
to amend the substantive content of the code, but to " clean-up"
errors and clarify sections of the code. None of the proposed
amendments result in a change of policy. The Planning and
Environmental Commission unanimously recommended approval
of the proposed text amendments at its August 27th, 2001,
meeting. The proposed amendments to the Town Code are
described in detail in the staff memorandum.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development
Department recommends the Town Council approve Ordinance No.
31, Series of 2001, on first reading.
6. ITEMITOPIC:
Leslie Fickling Announcement of winners of student trash can design contest.
(10 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
The AIPP is requesting that the Town Council acknowledge the
students who have won the trash can design contest and to thank
students and their teachers for taking part in the contest.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
Contest winners: The Town of Vail buys cardboard trashcans for
special events. The manufacturer is able to print the trashcans with a
design or logo. AIPP has asked school art teachers and their
students to participate in a contest to produce a design for the
trashcans. The theme of the artwork is "What my community means
to me". The AIPP board has chosen the winners. The trashcans
have gone into production and will be used at the Hot Winter Nights
events beginning in December.
7. ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution No. 7, Series of 2001, A Resolution
Allison Ochs Adopting the Town of Vail Art in Public Places Strategic Plan Dated
November 6, 2001, as an Official Town Document to be Used to
Guide the Efforts of the Art in Public Places Board. (20 min.)
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Over the past three years, the
AIPP in conjunction with the PEC, DRB, Town of Vail staff,
advisory groups, and interested citizens, has been working on
developing a Strategic Plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide
a general framework and direction for the AIPP Program, the AIPP
Board, and the Town Council with respect to public art in Vail.
Resolution No. 7, Series of 2001, adopts the Town of Vail Art in
Public Places Strategic Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Town Council approve Resolution No.
7, Series of 2001.
7.
Russ Forrest ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution #9, Series of 2001: Proposed Fee Schedule
for Development Review. (30 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Motion to approve, approve with modifications, or deny Resolution #9,
Series of 2001 related to proposed new planning fee schedule and
rebate for environmental certification
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
On September 18, 2001 staff asked Council whether development
review fees should reflect the cost of providing those services. At that
meeting the Town Council directed staff to develop a proposed fee
structure that more accurately reflected the true cost of providing
those services. The purpose of this meeting is for the Council to
.provide direction on a proposed fee structure. In addition, staff will
review comments provided from the design and construction
community regarding these proposed changes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is requesting approval of the proposed planning fee structure.
8. ITEM/TOPIC: Approval of Torch Relay Funding. (10 min.)
9. Town Manager's Report. (5 min.)
Bob McLaurin
10. Adjournment (9:00 P.M.)
NOTE UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW:
(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2001, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2001, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24-hour notification.
Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information.
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DRAFT
Vail Town Council
Evening Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 02, 2001
7:00 P.M. j
A regularly scheduled meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, October
2, 2001, at approximately 7:00 P.M.
Present: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-Tem
Diana Donovan
Kevin Foley
Greg Moffet
Chuck Ogilby
Rod Slifer
Staff Members Present: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Allen Christensen, Acting Town Attorney
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation.
Tom Steinberg, Vail resident and former Vail Councilmember, gave an overview of
telephone surveys that had been conducted in Vail over the past two weeks. Steinberg
stated one of the surveys appeared to be testing responses to negative statements
about the proposed Charter Amendment and thought to be funded by Vail Resorts, Inc.
Steinberg stated he had helped initiate the Charter Amendment ballot issue, stating that
many locals cannot trust the present Council to do what is best for the town. Steinberg
stated he felt four of the present council had conflicts of interest, either personal or
business related, and were slanted towards Vail Resorts. Steinberg also suggested the
Council was passing resolutions instead of ordinances to avoid being called-up by
Town of Vail citizens. Steinberg also reported on a second telephone survey he had
received, initiated by Suzanne Silverthorn, town community information officer,
regarding participation in a focus group to improve relations within the town. Steinberg
congratulated Silverthorn for her efforts. Steinberg then returned the $75 he had
received for participating in the survey to Mayor Kurz. Kurz stated he would donate it to
charity.
Dan Telleen, owner of Karats jewelry, distributed copies of a 1981 cartoon drawn by
former Mayor John Dobson, relating to conflicts between Vail's urban and natural
environments. He then read a letter he had written to his landlord protesting the Town
Council's interest in creating a mixed use development on the south side of the Vail
Village parking structure. Telleen stated the town was getting into competition with
town businesses.
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Jim Lamont, Vail Village Homeowners Association, repeated his request of Council to
look into a survey done by telephone focusing on the Charter Amendment. Lamont
also asked Council to disclose if any town employees had been involved in the survey.
Lamont also presented Council with a copy of the Fair Campaign Practices Act from the
Eagle County Clerk's Office and suggested all parties follow rules and regulations in
this law.
The second item on the agenda was the approval of the Marks Development
Corporation Agreement. Town Manager Bob McLaurin stated he had left a revised
agreement with the owner of Timber Ridge. The revised agreement would enable the
town to resume negotiations with the owner for redevelopment of the property as
employee housing. McLaurin stated the deed restrictions on the property would expire
Nov. 30, 2001. Councilmember Greg Moffet moved to approve the revised agreement.
Mayor Pro-Tem Sybill Navas seconded the motion. Councilmember Diana Donovan
inquired as to the "no condominimization phrase." A vote was taken on the motion and
the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The third item on the agenda was the CONSENT AGENDA.
A list of 2001 Election Judge Appointments for the November 6, 2001, regular municipal
election was presented to the Council. Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer
advised the Council of a last minute change replacing Karen Morter with Holly Cole.
The remaining judges listed were Mary Jo Allen and Vi Brown, and Mary Caster as an
alternate judge. Brandmeyer also advised the Council that Sarah Farris from Battle
Mountain High School will be serving as a junior election judge. Councilmember Greg
Moffet made a motion to approve the 2001 Election Judge Appointments.
Councilmember Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously, 7-0. Mayor Kurz thanked nominees for their willingness to act as
judges.
The next item on the consent agenda was Ordinance #27, Series of 2001, second
reading, amending the Official Zoning Map for the Town of Vail in accordance with Title
12, Zoning Regulations, Chapter 5, Zoning Map, rezoning Lot 1-4, Vail Meadows Filing
2 and Lots 15 and 16, Bighorn Subdivision Second Addition, to "Natural Area
Preservation District. Councilmember Greg Moffet moved to approve Ordinance #27,
Series of 2001, as read on second reading. Councilmember Kevin Foley seconded the
motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The fourth item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 29, Series of 2001, first reading, an
ordinance amending the official zoning map for the Town of Vail in accordance with Title
12, Zoning Regulations, Chapter 5, Zoning Map, Rezoning Lot 1, Middle Creek Subdivision
(Mountain Bell site) to Housing Zone District. Allison Ochs, town planner, presented the
ordinance to the Council, stating the next two items (Ordinance #29 and Resolution #6)
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related to rezoning and a land use plan amendment to the Mountain Bell site. Ochs stated
on September 24, 2001, the Planning and Environmental Commission voted to forward a
recommendation of approval regarding the proposed rezoning and land use plan
amendment of the employee housing site at Mountain Bell. Ordinance No. 29, Series of
2001, amends the official zoning map to reflect the zoning of Lot 1, Middle Creek
Subdivision, to the Housing Zone District. Lot 2, Middle Creek Subdivision will remain
zoned General Use, and Tract A, Middle Creek Subdivision, will remain zoned Natural Area
Preservation District. Ordinance No. 29 is contingent upon the recording of the final plat of
Middle Creek Subdivision and the adoption of a development plan for the housing site.
Ochs stated the rezoning action and the companion Land Use Designation resolution
would not establish density nor approve a development plan. The development application
would be prepared on behalf of the Vail Local Housing authority and would be submitted to
the Planning and Environmental Commission for preliminary review later in the month.
Councilmember Diana Donovan stated she would be voting against the ordinance, citing
procedural concerns as well as lack of information and lack of public awareness about the
proposed housing development. Councilmember Chuck Ogilby stated he would be voting
in favor of the ordinance, stating the proposed housing development as well as the
Council's action to preserve the Timber Ridge units were huge steps in solving the housing
problem in Vail. Councilmember Rod Slifer expressed his concerns regarding the density
of the proposed development and suggested a meeting with the development team would
be beneficial before the project was too far along. Jim Lamont, Vail Village Homeowners
Association, advocated use of a Special Development District for the development of the
site, believing that the SDD process would allow the town to address design standards,
environmental sensitivities and to establish public benefits. Long time Vail resident Flo
Steinberg, expressed concerns regarding residents walking into the Village and Lionshead
causing traffic to be disrupted through the roundabouts, defeating their purpose. Mayor
Kurz stated the closer housing is to the community, the less car traffic there should be.
Ochs stated the provisions of the ordinance would not take effect until a development plan
had been approved. Councilmember Greg Moffet moved to approve Ordinance #29,
Series of 2001, on first reading. Councilmember Chuck Ogilby seconded the motion.
Councilmember Kevin Foley stated the Council might be more comfortable waiting two
weeks to review. Mayor Kurz stated between the housing authority and planning
commission, he was comfortable with passing the ordinance on first reading.
Councilmember Slifer stated he had the same concerns, but felt comfortable having the
option on second reading to vote against it. Mayor Pro-Tem Sybill Navas stated she would
vote in favor of the ordinance, but needed time to read the memo that had just been
presented to the Council before second reading. A vote was taken on the motion and the
motion passed 6-1, Councilmember Diana Donovan opposed.
The fifth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 6, Series of 2001, a resolution amending
the Town of Vail Land Use Plan, changing the land use designation from "Open Space" to
"High Density Residential" for Lot 1, Middle Creek Division (Mountain Bell site).
Councilmember Greg Moffet moved to approve Resolution No. 6, Series of 2001.
Councilmember Chuck Ogilby seconded the motion. Councilmember Kevin Foley thanked
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the new housing authority for the work they had done on this issue. Councilmember Diana
Donovan stated she hoped she can vote in favor of this project by the end of the process.
A vote was taken on the motion and the motion passed, 6-1, Donovan opposing.
The sixth item on the agenda was the First reading of Ordinance No. 25, Series of
2001, an ordinance amending the Vail Town Code, Title 14, Development Standards
Handbook, Section 10, Design Review Standards and Guidelines, D. Building Materials
and Design. Bill Gibson, town planner, stated the ordinance amended the town code to
allow for additional flexibility in Design Review Board approval of alternative building
materials. Discussion followed regarding to what extent DRB approval was needed in
regard to repainting, trim color change, window replacement, etc. Mayor Pro-Tem
Navas expressed concern over the ordinance's wording not being what the intent of the
ordinance was intended to be. Councilmember Greg Moffet moved to approve
Ordinance #25, on first reading. Councilmember Rod Slifer seconded the motion. A
vote was taken and the motion passed, 6-1 Mayor Pro-Tem Sybill Navas in opposition.
The seventh item on the agenda was Ord. #30, First Reading, 2002 Budget Ordinance.
Finance Director Steve Thompson presented the annual appropriation ordinance:
adopting a budget and financial plan and making appropriations to pay the costs,
expenses, and liabilities of the Town of Vail, Colorado, for its fiscal year January 1,
2002, through December 31, 2002. Mayor Kurz commented on the long discussion the
Council has had regarding the budget, and following last few week's events, the
Council had directed staff to adjust the budget again at the afternoon work session.
Kurz stated the Council had the option of passing the budget as presented and
directing staff to make the necessary changes or table the ordinance to the next
meeting. Town Manager Bob McLaurin addressed the Council, stating that $4.5 to 5
million in budget cuts would be required to meet the objectives of the Council.
McLaurin stated that an extended discussion would be held at next Tuesday's work
session to prepare the budget for second reading approval on October 16th.
Councilmember Chuck Ogilby stated he was comfortable with the proposed budget,
looking at it as a roadmap, and if resources were not available next spring, necessary
cuts would be taken. Ogilby stated he would vote for 2002 budget ordinance on first
reading. Councilmember Diana Donovan stated she would not be voting for the
budget, stating she felt it would be voting for irresponsible spending. Councilmember
Rod Slifer stated he agreed with Councilmember Ogilby's comments regarding the
majority of revenue coming in the winter and by mid-February or March the town would
know where it was financially and would be able to make further cuts if necessary.
Mayor Pro-Tem Navas stated she was not in support of the budget at this time, feeling
the town needed to be projecting revenues on sales tax and lift at the same level as
they have been. Navas felt the town should be cutting expenditures, feeling it was
easier to add them rather than take them off. Navas stated she would vote yes on first
reading, hoping to make the necessary changes to pass before second reading. Navas
also reminded the Council that it was possible to table the second reading for 2 weeks.
Councilmember Greg Moffet stated he was comfortable with the document, stating the
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town had obligations to keep. Councilmember Kevin Foley stated he would not be
voting in support of the budget due to his concerns about potential revenue shortfalls
for the fourth quarter of the current budget year as well as his opposition to the
Donovan Park pavilion. Councilmember Greg Moffet made a motion to approve
Ordinance #30 on first reading. Councilmember Rod Slifer seconded the motion. A
vote was taken and the motion passed 5-2, with Councilmembers Diana Donovan and
Kevin Foley in opposition. Town Manager Bob McLaurin stated the majority of the
worksession the following week would be devoted to revising the budget.
The eighth item on the agenda was Ordinance #20, Series of 2001, second reading, an
ordinance making supplemental appropriations to the Town of Vail General Fund,
Capital Projects Fund, and the Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund of the 2001 Budget for
the Town of Vail, Colorado, and authorizing the expenditures of said appropriations.
Steve Thompson, Finance Director, addressed the Council, stating this ordinance
increased the general fund expenditure budget by $544,205, reduced expenses in the
capital projects fund by $1.8 million, and reduced expenses in the Real Estate Transfer
Tax fund by $6.6 million for a net total budget reduction of $7.9 million. Councilmember
Greg Moffet made a motion to approve Ordinance #20, Series of 2001, on second
reading. Councilmember Chuck Ogilby seconded the motion. Mayor Pro-Tem Sybill
Navas asked Thompson to explain the pavilion allocation of $1.5million from the
General Fund. Thompson stated the Council had decided to not pay for the pavilion out
of Real Estate Transfer Tax funds, but to fund it out of the general fund and Capital
Projects fund. Thompson stated the monies paid to date have been for the design work
and the site work and had been paid by the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) fund.
Thompson stated the town could take the $1.5 million transfer from the General Fund to
the Capital Projects Fund out of this year's budget and put it in next year's budget.
Councilmember Greg Moffet made a motion to amend his previous motion by deleting
the $1.5 million transfer from the appropriation. Councilmember Chuck Ogilby
amended his second to the motion to put the $1.5 million transfer in the 2002 budget.
A vote was taken on the motion and the motion passed 6-1, Councilmember Kevin
Foley opposed.
The ninth item on the agenda was Village Center Association v. Town of Vail - An
appeal of the Planning and Environmental Commission's May 8, 2000 approval of
proposed modifications to the Gore Creek Floodplain, located at the "Gore Creek
Whitewater Park," Gore Creek Promenade / Tracts I & A, Block 5B, Vail Village 1st
Filing. Brent Wilson, town planner, stated In September of 2001, the District Court
entered an Order of Remand to the Town Council of the Town of Vail for Findings of
Fact and Conclusions of Law. The Court held that the findings in the matter are
inadequate for a proper review. Pursuant to the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, the
matter has been remanded to the Vail Town Council for the making of specific findings
of fact or conclusions of law. Brent Wilson addressed the Council, referring to the staff
memorandum outlining the findings of fact listed in the memo. It was agreed by the
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Council to change the words ""in no way" to "not" in items 8 and 9. After further
discussion, Councilmember Greg Moffet moved to make specific findings of facts and
conclusions of law as listed below:
Based upon substantial competent evidence contained within the record and presented
at the public hearings, the Town Council finds that the standards and conditions
imposed by the requirements of the Zoning Regulations and all other elements of the
Vail Town Code have been met.
The Vail Town Council specifically finds that:
1. The subject improvements do not constitute "structures" and are, therefore, not
prohibited under Section 12-21-10(A), Vail Town Code.
2. The subject property is zoned "Outdoor Recreation" and that permitted uses
within this district include "passive outdoor recreation areas and open spaces."
3. The subject improvements are in no way prohibited by the applicable zoning
district.
4. The subject improvements do not constitute "structures" and are, therefore, not
restricted under the setback requirements outlined in Section 12-14-17, Vail
Town Code. Additionally, Title 14 of the Vail Town Code specifically exempts
landscaping from setback requirements. Therefore, the subject improvements
comply with all setback provisions outlined in the Vail Town Code.
5. Gore Creek has not been rechanneled. Pursuant to the requirements outlined in
Title 14, Vail Town Code, the Planning and Environmental Commission has
reviewed the applicant's floodplain study and approved the request for grading
within the 100-year floodplain.
6. The environmental impact report complies with all provisions outlined in the Vail
Town Code.
7. The environmental impact report, flood study, and Engineering staff testimony
demonstrate that the work will not adversely affect adjacent properties or
increase the quantity or velocity of flood waters pursuant to Section 12-21-10(E),
Vail Town Code.
8. The subject improvements are not prohibited by the Vail Village Master Plan.
9. All appropriate boards and committees have reviewed the proposal as required
under the covenant provisions on the property. Therefore, the subject
improvements are not prohibited by protective covenants.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Sybill Navas seconded the motion. Councilmember Chuck Ogilby
suggested changing the wording in items 8 and 9 from "are in no way" to "are not".
Councilmember Moffet amended his motion accordingly. Mayor Pro-Tem Navas
amended her second. Councilmember Kevin Foley, referring to the staff response for
#9, recommended listing all public meetings held on this project, including the time and
ate. Town planner Brent Wilson stated this information was contained in the record and
would be added to the memorandum. Nicki Viars, property manager for Village Center,
addressed the Council and read a letter into the record from Grimshaw and Harring,
attorneys representing Vail Center Association, stating the Council did not have
sufficient basis to uphold the Planning and Environmental Commission's approval of the
town's application for the whitewater park. After further discussion, a vote was taken on
the motion and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The tenth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Town Manager Bob
McLaurin gave an update regarding on-going meetings held with Sybill Navas and
Diana Donovan including the selection of a band for New Year's Eve. McLaurin also
stated tentative plans for a party at Adventure Ridge on Vail Mountain for 12 - 15 year
olds was also being discussed. Councilmember Greg Moffet inquired as to how the
town would be delivering the message. McLaurin stated Suzanne Silverthorn,
Community Information Officer for the town, was prepared to notify the public when
definite plans had been made.
As there was no further business, Councilmember Greg Moffet made a motion to adjourn.
Councilmember Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously, 7-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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Minutes taken by Mary A. Caster
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
RE: Town Manager's Report
DATE: November 6, 2001
Town Manager Vacation
I will be out of the office from Sunday, November 4th, until Friday, November 9th, 2001.
Pam Brandmeyer will be acting town manager in my absence. I will be checking
voicemail and e-mail periodically and Mary will be able to get reach me if you need
anything.
UPCOMING ITEMS:
November 13, 2001, Work Session
Town Council "Organizational" Meeting
New Year's Eve - validate public safety plan
Vail Village Inn - Zoning Determination
DRB/PEC Report
November 20, 2001, Work Session
Revenue Discussion - Strategic Goals
November 20, 2001, Evenina Meetinq
First reading, major amendment to SDD#6 (Vail Village Inn) to allow
conversion of hotel rooms to EHU's.
November 27. 2001, Work Session
Donna Arnold - 15 year anniversary
Discussion of Village Parking Structure - Retail
DRB/PEC Report.
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Nov 6, 2001
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Nov 6, 2001
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Connor Drumm
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Carla Marquez
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V Nov 6, 2001
Special
Nov 6, 2001
Merit
Award Nov 6, 2001
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Jessica Jacobson
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Town of Vail
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CIINoa 6, 2001
Special T
Nov 6, 2001
Merit A ward
Nov 6, 2001
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Katy Wilhelm
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Town of Vail
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Not, 6, 2001
21, Special
Nov 6, 2001
Merit
Award Not, 6, 2001
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Courtney Lockwood
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Town of Vail
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V Noa- 6, 2001
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Nov 6, 2001
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Meredith White
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This certifies that
Kathryn Conlin
is awarded an honorable mention in the
Town of Vail
Art in Public Places Art Contest
_ Nov 6, 2001
Special
Nov 6, 2001
Merit Award Nov 6, 2001
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This certifies that
Sara Stookey
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Town of Vail
Art in Public Places Art Contest
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Special
Nov 6, 2001
Merit
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This certifies that
Axel Spaeh
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Town of Vail
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Nov 6, 2001
Nov Special 6, 2001
Merit
Award Nov 6, 2001
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This certifies that
Lucy Sackbauer
is awarded 1st place in the
Town of Vail
Art in Public Places Art Contest
Nov 6, 2001
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Proposed Definition for Maintenance and Repair & Minor Alteration DRB
Applications
(These definitions would be inserted into DRB applications after 111/02)
Same for Same Applications-$0/No application
This proposal would eliminate the need for DRB applications for replacing the
identical materials and/or repainting using an identical color. Conformance to
the adopted building code would still be required.
Maintenance and Repair/Minor Exterior Alterations on Single Family/Duplex
dwelling units- $20 (Currently $20)
"An application for design review involving the maintenance and repair of an
existing structure including, but not limited to, door and window replacement,
exterior siding replacement, a repaint, a reroof, an exterior deck, fences, tree
removal, balcony or sidewalk replacement, etc. A DRB application is not
required for replacing identical type and color exterior materials"
Minor Alterations, GRFA additions, exterior material change on Comercial and
Multi Family- $250 (Currently $20)
"An application for design review involving the addition of building mass, site
improvements, retaining walls, changes in exterior building materials in multi-
family or commercial zone districts (i.e., wood siding to stone, asphalt shingles to
metal roofing) etc."
RESOLUTION NO. 10
Series of 2001
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR
PARKING TRANSACTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL WITH STEVE
THOMPSON,CHRISTINE B. STOUDER, AND JACQUE LOVATO, AS THE
DESIGNATED SIGNERS ON THAT ACCOUNT, PERMITTED BY THE
CHARTER OF THE TOWN, ITS ORDINANCES, AND THE STATUTES OF THE
STATE OF COLORADO.
WHEREAS, the Town has the power to designate banks or financial
institutions For funds of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to designate opening an additional checking
Account with Firstbank of Vail with Steve Thompson, Christine B. Stouder, and
Jacque Lovato, as signers on this account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Vail, Colorado, as follows:
Steve Thompson, Christine B. Stouder, and Jacque Lovato, are hereby
designated as signers for the checking account for the funds of the Town of Vail.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6T" day of
November, 2001.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 7
SERIES OF 2001
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TOWN OF VAIL ART IN PUBLIC PLACES STRATEGIC
PLAN DATED NOVEMBER 6, 2001 AS AN OFFICIAL TOWN OF VAIL DOCUMENT TO BE
USED TO GUIDE THE EFFORTS OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD.
WHEREAS, Title 3, Chapter 3, of the Town Code establishes the Arts Board and the Art in
Public Places Program; and
WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places Program is intended to plan for, promote, and
encourage the establishment of public art throughout the community and to create public
awareness of fine arts in Vail; and
WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places Strategic Plan was developed through participation by
the public, the Planning and Environmental Commission, the Design Review Board, and the Town
Council; and
WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places Strategic Plan is a reflection of the goals, desires, and
objectives of the citizens and the Town Council of the Town of Vail; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council is of the opinion that the Art in Public Places Strategic Plan
is an appropriate long-range planning document guiding the efforts of the Art In Public Places
Program and Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO:
The Art in Public Places Strategic Plan dated November 6th, 2001, is hereby adopted as an
official document of the Town of Vail and to be used to guide the efforts of the Art in Public Places
Board.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of November, 2001.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Resolution No. 7, Series of 2001
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ADOPTED NOVEMBER 6, 2001 BY THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
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¦ Public art has the unique potential
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to encourage the public to realize
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their voice - their power -
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in the public sphere.
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Erika Doss
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¦ Spirit Poles and Flying Pigs: Public Art and
Cultural Democracy in American Communities (I 99S~
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¦ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
¦ The Art in Public Places Strategic Plan is the result of several years of public input, creative thinking, and
hard work by the AIPP Board and other involved parties. TheVailAIPP Board would like to acknowledge
¦ the input and wisdom of the following groups and individuals who helped make this document and its
implementation a reality.
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¦ Vail AIPP Board Vail Town Council
¦ Kathy Langenwalter, Co-Chariman Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
Jonathan Greene, Co-Chariman Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-Tem
Nancy Sweeney Diana Donovan
¦ Kyle Webb Kevin Foley
Sherry Dorward Greg Moffet
Barbie Christopher Chuck Ogilby
¦ Alan Kosloff Rod Slifer
George Lamb
Diane Golden Design Review Board
¦ Sybill Navas Clark Brittain, Chairman
Bill Pierce,Vice-Chairman
Planning and Environmental Commission Hans Woldrich
¦ Galen Aasland, Chairman Andy Blumetti
John Schofield Charlie Acevedo
Brian Doyon
¦ Diane Golden Consultants
Chaz Bernhardt Dominic Mauriello, Braun Associates, Inc.
Doug Cahill Thomas Braun, Braun Associates, Inc.
¦ Dick Cleveland Andy Dufford,Artscapes, LLC.
Simon Zalkind, Public Art Advisory Services
Town Staff
¦ Leslie Fickling,AIPP Coordinator
¦ Strategic Plan Task Force
Nancy Sweeney
Kyle Webb
¦ Jonathan Greene
Kathy Langenwalter
Leslie Fickling
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¦ VAIL ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
PROGRAM POLICIES AND
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GUIDELINES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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¦ I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I
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II. INTRODUCTION 3
¦ III. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC ART IN VAIL 7
¦ IV. FUNDING MECHANISMS 17
¦ V. IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES 19
¦ VI. RELATIONSHIP OF STRATEGIC PLAN TO TOWN PLANNING DOCUMENTS 21
¦ VII. STRATEGIC PLAN ADOPTION PROCESS 23
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VIII. Al PP ART COLLECTION 24
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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. The Town of Vail Art in Public Places (AIPP) Board, in
conjunction with other Town boards, commissions, focus
groups, and interested citizens, has developed this Strategic
. Plan to guide the Art in Public Places (Al PP) program in Vail.
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This Plan describes existing AIPP programs and outlines the
future direction for Art in Public Places including options for
. os ..r future funding mechanisms. One of the major focal areas of
the Plan is site-integrated art, which provides for the incor-
poration of public art in public and private areas throughout
the Town. This plan is ultimately intended to promote public
w; art in the Town of Vail.
. The Plan clearly describes the overall goals of the AIPP
Board as well as the following actions:
! ¦ Implement site-integrated public art program on public
¦ _ lands and projects throughout the Town of Vail.
. ¦ Adopt an ordinance implementing a percent for art
program on public improvement projects.
¦ Encourage and strengthen relationships with private
. landowners and developers in order to incorporate artis-
tic elements within development and redevelopment
projects.
¦ Enforce existing zoning regulations that may require
developers to provide streetscape and public art as miti-
gation for development impacts.
¦ Develop design guidelines that address public art and
. implement an administrative process to ensure AIPP
involvement on substantial private projects.
The AIPP Board, when looking for guidance and direction on
. new endeavors and program goals, will refer to this Plan. The
Plan is also intended as an educational document to help Town
of Vail officials, private property owners, and interested citizens
understand Vail's public art programs and activities.
Section II, Introduction, provides an overview of the AIPP
. Program and introduces the concept of site-integrated art. This
section also provides a definition of public art and describes the
. current goals of the Al PP Board.
Section III, Opportunities for Public Art In Vail, provides details of
all of the opportunities for public art in Vail including site-inte
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. grated art, acquisition of public art, temporary public art, and opportunities for private prop-
erty participation in public art.
Section IV, Funding Mechanisms, describes the funding opportunities available to the Town for
promoting public art. These opportunities include percent,for art, direct Town funding,
temporary donations of public art, donations and gifts, and fund raising and grants.
¦ Section V, Implementation Activities, describes the recommended activities to fully implement
this Strategic Plan. These activities include creating a program to ensure the inclusion of site-
¦ integrated art in public projects, adopting a percent for art program, and creating partnerships
with the private sector.
¦ Section VI, Relationship of Strategic Plan to Town Planning Documents, details the relevance of
this plan to other Town planning documents.
Section VII, Strategic Plan Adoption Process, describes the process utilized to develop and
¦ make amendments to this plan.
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11. INTRODUCTION
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Vail is aTown with a unique natural setting; internationally known
for its natural beauty, alpine environment, and man-made struc-
tures that are compatible with the environment. These
= - _ characteristics have caused a significant number of people to visit
Vail with many of these visitors eventually becoming permanent
residents participating in community life (Vail Design Guidelines).
The founders of Vail originally planned the Town with a vision to
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l;,~, make it memorable and strict guidelines
were developed to
make Vail a unique community and vacation destination. Much of
the success of Vail as a resort and as a community has been a
direct result of this original concept. Over the years this vision
has manifested itself in Town policies and regulations used to
r F direct growth and development. After nearly forty years, the
Town has fully developed and is now undergoing a period of
. revitalization or renaissance. As buildings, streets, and public
plazas are reborn,Vail has the opportunity to inject new life into
the everyday experience of the resident and guest by using the
. - , resources offered by the Town's Art in Public Places program.
The Town of Vail's Art In Public Places (AIPP) program was offi-
cially adopted in 1992 to "promote and encourage the
- development and public awareness of fine arts." The ordinance
adopting the AIPP program and establishing an AIPP Board was
based on the Art in Public Places program Policies and
Guidelines adopted in July of 1989. The AIPP Board and the AIPP
program were further refined in 1996 establishing the eleven-
member AIPP Board, as it exists today. The AIPP program
Policies and Guidelines describe the process and criteria to be
used to evaluate potential public art pieces and projects. These
Guidelines also detail the administration of the AIPP Board and
program. The AIPP Board is the governing body overseeing and
maintaining all public art installations in the Town.
The current AIPP program focuses largely on commissioning art
pieces for specific locations within the community and providing
for the placement throughout the Town of temporary art sculp-
tures on loan from galleries. The AIPP program has relied upon
. the generosity of artists and galleries to provide temporary art
and the Town Council to fund specific art projects.
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. The following is a definition of public art as used
by this Strategic Plan.
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Public art or Art in Public Places, defined in its -
broadest sense, is any original creation of visual
art that is:
¦ Acquired with public monies,
¦ Acquired with a combination of 10
public/private funding,`
¦ Donated or loaned to the Town's Art in
Public Places program, or u
¦ Privately sponsored artwork that is located
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on publicly owned land.
Public art may also be artwork that is created or
on display on private property to be viewed by
the general public. Examples of public art include, _
but are not limited to: }
¦ Paintings of all media, including both )m lounram Omsion Memorial
portable and permanently affixed works such as frescoes and murals;
¦ Sculpture of any form and in any material or combination of materials. This includes
statues, monuments, fountains, arches, or other structures intended for ornamentation
or commemoration;
¦ Crafts and folk art works in clay, fiber, textiles, glass, wood, metal, mosaics, plastics, and
other materials; or
. ¦ Site-integrated artwork created by landscape designers and artists which includes land-
scapes and earth-works, integration of natural and man made materials, and other
functional art pieces. Site-integrated works may include building features, gates, street
¦ furniture, and paving materials.
This Strategic Plan establishes a new direction for the Al PP program, including proposed fund-
ing sources, site-integrated art, and public/private partnerships.
All of the concepts developed in this Strategic Plan help to implement the mission and vision
statements of the Vail AIPP Board:
Vision: Enrich our community through public exposure to the arts.
¦ Mission: To develop artistic projects and programs that involve and educate the
community and enhance its vitality.
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Many public art programs throughout the country
have evolved from programs that place art sculptures
within a community to programs that weave public
art into the everyday experience of a community.
This evolution reflects the idea that artwork and
public landscape do not have to be separate ideas;
. rather they can be developed as one integrated
concept. Site-integrated art can be as simple as: {
¦ Using creative or interesting materials and
patterns in the paving of sidewalks, -
¦ ¦ Creating unique and interesting benches, or
¦ Re-design of a gate, fence, or playground equipment.
. This type of public art creates lasting impressions on those who experience it and makes Vail
a distinctive town.
Site-integrated art is not limited to public projects.The opportunity exists to have private
landowners with proposed improvements adjacent to public spaces create unique and memo-
rable streetscape improvements, landmark features, or other opportunities to place art on
¦ private property.
This Strategic Plan addresses consistent funding ofAIPP programs through a new approach
. for funding art in Vail called percent for art. This funding mechanism allows the Art In Public
Places program to establish a stable funding source by requiring the Town of Vail to dedicate a
percentage of its budget for public improvement projects to art. This will allow a dedicated
funding source for the purpose of redevelopingVail's public spaces and buildings with atten-
tion to uniqueness and creativity.
The following list of goals and objectives describe the guiding ideals for the AIPP Program and
the Town of Vail. These polices should be referred to when making decisions about program
direction and when pursuing public art projects throughout the Town.
Goal 1: Integrate the creative work of artists into public projects to thereby
improve the tourist's experience and the economic vitality of the
Town through the enhancement of public spaces in general and the
pedestrian landscape in particular.
Objective 1.1: Provide site-integrated art within streetscape improvements on public
projects.
Objective 1.2: Identify logical locations and sites for landmark art features, large
. monuments, fountains, and plazas within the Town.
Objective 1.3: Adopt a percent for art ordinance that requires a percentage of the
. budget allocated to a public improvement project go directly to fund a
public art component.
Goal 2: Create a visually and functionally superior environment forVail's
residents and visitors.
Objective 2.1: Implement the site-integrated art program on public projects.
Objective 2.2: Continue to encourage the siting of public art pieces throughout the
Town of Vail on both public and private lands.
Objective 2.3: Encourage private property owners to include public art in the rede-
velopment of properties throughout the Town.
Objective 2.4: Seek public art projects that reference the recreational, international,
. and unique character of the Town and region.
Goal 3: Reinforce Vail's relationship to the natural alpine landscape.
¦ Objective 3.1: Seek public art improvements that include natural landscape features
and elements found in the local area.
Objective 3.2: Provide site-integrated art to allow for the appreciation of the natural
landscape.
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III. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC ART IN VAIL
This section describes the opportunities for
promoting public art in Vail including site-integrated
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and private development projects.
A. Site-Integrated Art
The aesthetic character of the built environment is
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largely shaped by necessity. Increasingly however,
r rmp visionary planners, landowners, developers, archi-
tects, government agencies, tourism boards, and
`L community associations are recognizing and seizing
opportunities to enhance and redevelop the
aesthetic character of public places. Artistic
elements incorporated in the design of public
. spaces gives the Town the opportunity to build whimsical
streetscapes while at the same time making the spaces func-
tional.
. This Strategic Plan focuses the AIPP program on the creation of
these special environments otherwise known as "place-making."
This approach, consistent with national trends in public art, is
termed site-integrated public art, which is the creation of art
through common everyday public improvements. Site-integrated
art is the process of integrating creative and artful features into
such things as paving, sidewalks, public benches, lampposts, gates,
and landscape features. For example, instead of paving a sidewalk
. with concrete, the Town might:
¦ Vary the paving materials in terms of textures and colors
¦ Vary pattern of pavers
¦ Introduce designs in the pavement
. Examples of Site Integrated Art
. The following is a broad list of places and ideas for integrating
public art. This list emerged from site visits, feedback from the
local focus groups and meetings with town staff, the Design
Review Board, the Planning and Environmental Commission, and
the Town Council. The graphics in this section help to describe
the opportunities for creating public art. While some of the
. photos are examples from other towns and cities throughout
the country, the types of art and quality of art shown in these
pictures could be incorporated into Vail's built environment.
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. 1. Paving
The 1991 Town of Vail Streetscape Master Plan recognizes and addresses the importance
of quality hardscape in Vail. This plan calls for a continuity of surfaces throughout town.
Exceptions to this standard paving are special areas designed to prevent monotony and
create accent.These accent areas are where creative designers can best contribute.The
Town continually upgrades and repaves sidewalks, plaza spaces, and streets throughout
. the town.The introduction of artwork in the pavement, use of varied paving materials,
color and texture are simple ways to create a special feeling about our environment
without the vertical space commonly needed for art. Because the climate and snow
removal are so destructive to hardscape surfacing integrated art paving requires rigorous
material selection and thoughtful application.
Possible areas of focus: _
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¦ The pedestrian connection between 's
Lionshead and Vail Village
¦ Heated arrival points
. ¦ Main core areas of the Town
¦ Pedestrian exits of parking struc-
tures
low,
¦ Stair risers on parking structures
¦ Major intersections
ii j ratnlent pan create interest and i sense of place
2. Walls and Fences
. Retaining walls are common features in mountain towns. In addition, cast concrete walls
are very much a part of standard building practice. In Vail, many of these walls are faced
. in stone making them more attractive and compatible with
the alpine character of the town. Another option for
treating walls is to introduce artistic methods such as
mosaic, creative painting, staining, sandblasting, murals, and
sculptural concrete.
. Unique wall treatments offer another alternative for `
enhancing the aesthetics of the town. Temporary
construction fences and barriers present opportunities for
. the AIPP program to work with local school children or
artists to create playful designs and artwork on improvements that
are ordinarily sterile or industrial.
¦ Possible areas of focus:
¦ New and existing retaining walls, planter walls, site walls, r
. and foundation walls
¦ Sound walls on I-70
Vail parking structure call
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. ¦ Exterior walls on Village and Lionshead parking structures
¦ Interior walls and entrances of parking structures
¦ 1-70 underpasses j.
¦ Construction fencing and barriers
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. ¦ Building facades
arnsui enceoyad treatment
3.Trails and Paths
¦ One of the unique features of Vail is the exten-
sive area devoted to pedestrians. The Village
. core, Lionshead, streamwalks, and the recre-
ation paths that run the length of town provide
opportunities for walking and bicycling. This ri
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. trail system is an asset; however, pedestrians _
and cyclists are often unable to determine
where they are in relation to major landmarks
and destinations while on these trails. The
most consistent response from citizen feedback
is the need to link and enhance the trail system.
. As trail markers, directional signage and pedes-
trian bridges are redeveloped; the Town has the edesu,an bndge opportunity for trt
opportunity to add uniqueness and quality to
. the experience of those using the trails. This can be done with trail markers etched in
stone or interesting paving patterns that provide the clear direction of travel and loca-
tions of primary destinations within the Town.
Possible sites and opportunities:
. ¦ Pedestrian overpasses (existing and new)
¦ Frontage road bicycle/pedestrian paths
¦ Pedestrian ways to Town from parking structures
¦ Town access routes to hiking and biking trails
¦ Pedestrian routes between the Village and Lionshead
¦ Recreation paths
¦ ¦ Trails to Ford Park and the Amphitheater
¦ Trail markers
¦ ¦ Directional signage and maps
. ¦ Directional paving patterns
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Seating plays an important role by -
providing places for people to J _ x
a pause, gather, rest and take in the
view. As seating areas are
created, the Town has the oppor-
tunity to
. provide artistically inspired seat-
ing that is compatible with the
natural setting, unique, memo- eA v ,;.VIII; ,nn )avin{ del"uM
. rable, and even whimsical.
Possible areas of focus:
¦ Along major pedestrian corridors and activity
areas within the Lionshead and Vail Village core
areas
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¦ Public plazas
¦ Bus stops
¦ Pedestrian Bridges
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¦ Public parks
¦ Along recreational paths and at trailheads
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S. Bridges and Railings -
¦ As the town replaces or enhances bridges, artists and
designers can become involved by designing railings,
. accents or even the entire bridge. - -
The artistic treatment of railings can extend beyond ix -
bridges. Balcony rails, stair handrails and queuing rails
can all be enhanced through creative treatment.
Possible areas of focus:
¦ ¦ Pedestrian bridge and skiers bridge in Lionshead
(VA property)
¦ ¦ Pedestrian overpass on 1-70 -
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¦ All pedestrian, trail, and skiers' bridges
¦ Stair and deck railings
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6. Utilities and Street Furnishings
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Trash cans, newspaper dispensers, electric transformer boxes, air vents, and manhole
. covers are all part of the Town of Vail's infrastructure. These utilities are conceived of as
purely functional and their visual impact is often overlooked. Artists and designers can
help rethink and redesign streetscapes and utility facilities as they are replaced or
. upgraded to help conceal or accentuate these elements.
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. Possible areas of focus:
¦ Bus stops
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¦ Trash cans
¦ Newspaper dispensers ~y
¦ Transformer and switching boxes 1
¦ Parking structure air vents .
¦ Traffic control gates
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¦ Bike and ski racks
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¦ ¦ Ticket booths
¦ Water intake and pumping facilities
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¦ Light poles and fixtures
¦ Manhole covers
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7. Recreation
Play is at the core of the Vail experience. Facilities for recreation should embody a playful
. spirit. Pirate Ship Park is an excellent example of the playful spirit being introduced to a
park setting. Artists should participate in the design of new areas and play equipment, as
well as create elements to enhance existing facilities.
. Possible areas and opportunities of focus: T~
¦ All public parks and gathering places
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. ¦ Kayak area
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¦ Civic Centers
¦ Dobson Ice Arena _
• ¦ Play equipment
• 8. Landmarks and Portals
. A landmark is a significant architectural element that visitors to Vail can identify and
remember. Landmarks signify important points of entry, turning points, and critical inter-
sections in the pedestrian network. Landmarks also identify destinations and serve as
. visual reference points. Landmarks and portals are integral to an overall wayfinding
system. People tend to think of landmark features as buildings and structures, but they
can also include plazas, intersections, fountains, works of art, and unique natural features.
¦ Site integrated art can help create
landmark features by creating unique spaces and building improvements that people are
able to easily identify and remember.
Possible sites and opportunities for landmark improvements:
¦ ¦ Intersection of Vail Road and
Meadow Drive
. ¦ Major entries to Lionshead pedes-
trian mall ? 0~7',
¦ Vista Bahn ski yard
¦ Intersection of Willow Bridge Road - -
and East Meadow Drive P.
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¦ Highway exits -
¦ Fountains, sculpture, and paving
• Covered Bridge Vail Village
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. 9. Information Sites and Facilities
Many visitors to Vail are here for the first time.
These newcomers need a way to orient them- y
¦ selves within the community. Wayfinding
requires more than good street signage. Subtle
cues, locator maps and significant landmarks are
¦ all important indicators that help people learn ! a
their way through a new town. Focus groups Jf
and Town leaders have expressed a need to
¦ enhance the sense of arrival and wayfinding in
Vail. Integrated art elements can be a part of an t:
effective and whimsical orientation program.
¦ These elements range from sculptural sign hold-
ers and trail markers to artistic gateways and :hedcpomt hadie information are
¦ monuments that become significant landmarks.
The Town has adopted and is implementing a wayfinding and signage program that will
¦ greatly enhance the guest's ability to navigate through the Town. Public art can augment
the signage system by creating memorable places and features that pedestrians can use to
remember where they have been and determine where they want to go.
Possible areas of focus and opportunities:
¦ Highway exits
¦ Landmarks on frontage roads
¦ Important intersections
¦ Portals to Vail Mountain
. ¦ Parking structures
¦ Information booths P,
. ¦ Recreation paths
¦ Trail markers
. ¦ Signs and icons
¦ Wayfinding maps
¦ ¦ Pedestrian signage in the Village and '
Lionshead :e..n. _
¦ Parks ~ ~
¦ Round-a-bouts
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B. Acquisition of Public Art
One of the opportunities for public art is the current program of acquiring art through
. commissioning site-specific work, direct purchase, or donation of an art object.
A commissioned work of public art typically involves selecting an established artist to develop
¦ a piece of artwork for an identified location or use. If site specific, the artwork must respond
to the program developed by the Al PP Board regarding the site's functional context, its archi-
tecture, its location, its relationship to the adjacent terrain, and its social context. If a work is
. commissioned for a specific use it must again meet the requirements set forth by the Board.
The Town may wish to consider the acquisition of a renowned piece of sculpture. In that
. case, the artwork itself becomes the destination and an integrated element of an existing or
newly developed space. Therefore, the Al PP Board should be sensitive to the meaning and
effect of placing the work of art in a particular context,
. location, and circumstance.
The Board, with the assistance of the AIPP Coordinator, -
is entrusted to develop the criteria for commissioned
¦ projects and to site other acquired works. The Board's
administrative policies and selection and placement crite-
ria are further detailed in the AIPP Program Policies and
Guidelines.
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Periodically the Town of Vail or the AIPP Program will be
. offered donations of artwork. Donations are subject toy`
the same policies and criteria of the AIPP Program as any
. other work of art being considered by the AIPP Board.
The AIPP Board has the discretion, subject to the
program policies, to accept or reject any work of art
. offered to the Town for public art purposes.
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Examples of Commissioned or Acquired Art:
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Seibert Circle The Need to Know Vail Library
• C. Temporary Public Art
At present, fourteen exterior sites are available within Vail Village and Lionshead for the
temporary display of artwork. Each site was carefully selected for its visibility and access to
both visitors and residents of the Vail Valley.This program is designed to enrich the commu-
nity and provide exposure to artists working within the sculptural realm.
The selected artwork must exemplify commitment to quality and innovation. The Temporary
. Art Program was designed to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the Town of
Vail and artists working both within and outside of the community.
. Selected artists enter into a Examples of Temporary Art:
standard lease agreement
with the Town of Vail for ,
each piece of artwork -
proposed for a site. The
length of the lease may be . for six months or one year.
A two-percent sales r t
commission is collected for t J
any artwork sold. These r
AIPP policies are further
detailed in the AIPP
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Guidelines. i
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. D. Private Development Projects
Another opportunity for public art is the creation of partnerships with private landowners
. and developers. As private development and redevelopment in Vail continues, there is the
potential for public art opportunities to evolve from a partnership between the AIPP Board
and private entities. Visual enhancements or works of art that may emerge from these devel-
opments may greatly contribute to our community's aesthetic and pedestrian experience and
cultural awareness. When one considers the size and scale of the Town and its myriad of
offerings, the boundary between public and private spaces is really a conceptual distinction
. not recognized by the typical observer. With this in mind, the Town and the Al PP Board
should encourage developers and property owners to enhance private development with
publicly viewed art in the form of site integration, landmark development, architectural
. enhancement, sculpture, and other techniques described in this document.
The Town has adopted regulations in three zone districts that require a developer or
¦ landowner seeking redevelopment to consider potential off-site impacts including streetscape
and art opportunities. The AIPP Board, working closely with citizens and the Community
Development Department, may explore expanding the responsibility for public art to other
¦ commercial zone districts such as the Commercial Core I and Commercial Core 3 districts.
Additionally, the AIPP Board may pursue amending the Town's regulations to provide a clear
understanding of potential public art responsibilities of large-scale development and redevel-
opment projects in Vail.
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¦ IV. FUNDING MECHANISMS
11.1 . This section describes the recommended funding mechanisms
necessary to fully implement this strategic plan. These mecha-
nisms include the adoption of a new and stable funding source
for public art known as percent for art.
r A. Percent for Art
Requiring percent for art on public projects is not a new
concept in the United States. Cities, towns, and states around
the country have been implementing similar programs and ordi-
nances since the State of Hawaii, City of San Francisco, and other
communities pioneered the concept in the 1960's. Cities such as
Austin, Texas, Greeley, Colorado, Denver, Colorado, and Seattle,
Uoemnce1iua~e 'iih q .ncruie Washington are just a few of the hundreds of communities with
percent for art programs.
Public improvement projects, involving streetscapes, roads, pedes-
trian trails, public buildings, parks, and bridges, have major
impacts on the aesthetics and quality of our environment.
Therefore, these types of projects are targeted for the inclusion
of public art and in many cases site-integrated public art. The
public art enhancements of the project are funded by requiring
that a percentage of the total project budget be set aside for
artistic improvements.
Many communities require I% to 2% of the total budget to fund
the art components of a public project. Some communities limit
. application of the percent for art program to projects with budg-
ets over a set amount and cap the amount available for a specific
project. All percent for art ordinances include criteria for deter-
mining which public projects are appropriate for inclusion in the
program. These criteria are generally based on the visibility of
the improvements. For example, utility projects that are
completely underground may be excluded. The funds are usually
utilized directly within the specific project; however, some
programs include provisions for reserving or pooling the funds
of several projects to fund another priority public art project.
The Al PP Program has never enjoyed a stable and reliable fund-
ing source for public art installations or the administration of the
program. Without a stable funding source like percent for art
the program is less effective in supporting the Town's image as a
. world-class resort and community.
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. B. Direct Town Funding
The Town Council has provided funding to cover the costs of the administration of the AIPP
Program and the AIPP coordinator position within the Public Works Department budget.
Additionally, the Town Council has directly funded several public art projects. Generally, the
AIPP Board must request this funding as a supplemental appropriation as public art projects
to-date have rarely been considered in the overall budget process for the Town. This process
makes it difficult for the AIPP Board to plan for new projects and tends to be an unstable
method of funding public art projects.
. C. Temporary Donations of Art
A temporary donation of artwork is another area
. that has been explored and implemented successfully
in the past. The temporary donation of art allows
the community to take advantage of artwork it may
. not otherwise be able to afford to commission. It
also allows for a variety of art pieces to be displayed
¦ over the course of a year or a season. The tempo-
rary art program is regulated by the program
guidelines and policies adopted by the AIPP Board.
. D. Donation and Gifts
Donations and gifts have helped fund or provide for
. public art in the Town. The acceptance of donations tea'` a
and gifts is further regulated by the program guide-
lines and policies adopted by the AIPP Board. This
program will remain a source of funding and acquisi-
tion.
E. Fund Raising and Grants Fein haute Mayor's Park
Fund raising and grants may be other sources of funding for public art projects in the Town of
Vail. For fund raising to be truly effective there would need to be a commitment of staff and
financial resources. Efforts to have the community participate financially in the promotion of
art may be a means of funding art.
. F. Real Estate Transfer Tax
. Another opportunity to fund public art is the Real Estate Transfer Tax. The stated purpose of
these funds is to acquire, improve, maintain, and repair real property for parks, recreation, and
open space. The funds may also be used for construction, maintenance, or repair of park and
¦ recreation buildings and construction, maintenance and landscaping recreation paths. Public
art, as long as completed in conjunction with these stated purposes, may be funded utilizing
RETT funds. For example artful paving materials can be utilized in the construction of a
recreation path, artistic elements incorporated into site furnishings, and play equipment
custom designed for its setting. RETT funds may be the source of the percent for art funds
on a park or trail related development or redevelopment project.
V. IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES
This section describes the recommended activities to fully imple-
ment this Strategic Plan.These activities include creating a
X14,,„~ program to ensure the inclusion of site-integrated art in public
-.-w.* projects, adopting a percent for art program, and working with
the private sector.
A. Town of Vail Site-Integrated Art Program
To ensure that site-integrated art is included in Town of Vail proj-
ects, the AIPP Board will develop criteria to identify capital
l improvement projects that are appropriate forAIPP involvement.
,~'r ,r These criteria will be presented to the Town Council for its
approval and will become the basis for the program.
The AIPP Board will annually review the list of capital improve-
ment projects and recommend which projects meet the program
criteria.The AIPP Board will partner with the Community
b. Development Department and Public Works Department to
incorporate site-integrated art and thus provide funds in the
overall budget for art improvements on these projects.
. B. Town of Vail Percent for Art Program
In order to provide a stable funding source for including art in
Town of Vail projects, the AIPP Board will create a percent for
. art program. The first step will be to review percent for art
programs currently in place in other communities. From this
research, the Board will develop a proposed percent for art
program for the Town. The program will address the type of
projects to be included, the percent for art allocated, basis for
. funding allocation, and an appropriate administrative process.
The proposed percent for art program will be presented to the
Town Council for its review and approval. Upon approval by the
Town Council, aTown of Vail Percent for Art ordinance will be
drafted which will clearly state the purpose, process, require-
ments, and funding of the program.
C. Public and Private Partnerships
. The Town has adopted regulations in three zone districts that
require a developer or landowner seeking redevelopment to
consider potential off-site impacts including streetscape and art
¦ opportunities. It is the responsibility of the Community
Development Department, and other Town agencies, to review
and consider the impacts produced by these development and
¦ redevelopment projects. The Community Development
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. Department should help to inform developers and landowners of their potential obligations
to streetscape and public art improvements as properties are developed or redeveloped.
Additionally, the AIPP Coordinator should continue to be informed of such applications to the
¦ Town and be afforded an opportunity to provide input on relevant issues with respect to
streetscape and public art opportunities.
Another option in the area of coordination that could help to improve the development
review process would be to have a representative from the AIPP Board attend meetings
involving private projects where public art may be required. This action would help with the
. communication between the AIPP, the PEC or DRB, and the applicant.
A formal administrative process for such AIPP involvement should be developed by the Town
. to allow for formal AIPP review using adopted guidelines. Further, the AIPP may seek to
amend Town regulations, design guidelines, and other commercial zone districts through the
ordinance approval process to clarify and encourage public art on certain types of private
. projects.
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V1. RELATIONSHIP OF STRATEGIC PLAN
TO TOWN PLANNING DOCUMENTS
The provision of public art and community aesthetics has always
been one of the cornerstones ofVail's development. This is
evidenced in many of the physical improvements as well as
. r _ through many of the Town's land use planning documents. The
r following sections document the relevance of this planning docu-
ment to others adopted and utilized by the Town.
- A. Vail Village Master Plan
= The Vail Village Master Plan provides stated goals about how Vail
should develop to enhance the pedestrian experience and
1 - strengthen the experience of the tourist. These stated goals
match many of those goals being established by the AIPP
Strategic Plan. Public art is an element of the landscape that can
I L ~ViLEAGE MASTER. PLAN assist the Vail Village in the achievement of goals by making the
village experience both unique and rich. The following excerpts
¦ 6 Eimae'el1heTe-efVail from the Vail Village Master Plan mirror theAIPP Program goals.
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"As the physical development of the original Village began to
. take place in the early 1960's, so too did its unique charac-
ter. The free form layout of the streets and the human scale
. expressed by many of its earliest buildings began to estab-
lish a pleasant pedestrian environment. As the Town grew,
the development of numerous outdoor dining decks and
. public plazas served to strengthen the pedestrian experi-
ence. More than anything else, it was the emphasis on the
pedestrian that contributed to the unique character and
. charm of Vail Village."
The existing Vail Village Master Plan addresses the current situa-
tion - it's inconsistencies as well as its promise.That Plan
provides six goals as a framework for guiding public improve-
ments as well as private sector development for the entire Vail
¦ Village area. The six goals are:
¦ Encourage high quality redevelopment while preserving
the unique architectural scale of the village in order to
sustain its sense of community and identity.
¦ To foster a strong tourist industry and promote year-
around economic health and viability for the Village and
for the community as a whole.
¦ To recognize as a top priority the enhancement of the
walking experience throughout the Village.
. ¦ To preserve existing open space areas and expand green
space opportunities.
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. ¦ Increase and improve the capacity, efficiency, and aesthetics of the transportation and
circulation system throughout the Village.
¦ To ensure the continued improvement of the vital operational elements of the Village.
B. Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
The Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan recognizes the need for the integration of art
into public spaces. This plan contains the following statement in Chapter 6: Site Design
Guidelines:
An objective of the community is to enhance the beauty of our environment by incorporating
quality visual art in highly accessible and visible places, both privately and publicly owned, for
. the enjoyment of residents and guests. The master plan encourages art installations as
permanent elements integral to the design of exterior spaces, architectural components, site
furnishings, and paving. Artistic site furnishings and accessories could include, but are not
limited to, benches, railings, bike racks, ski racks, signage, trash receptacles, lighting and utilities.
Art is particularly effective in activity areas, at entrances, at the intersections of pedestrian
corridors, and where views terminate.Art that is interesting and specific to the regional
. context of the valley is encouraged. Interactive artwork that can be enjoyed by both children
and adults, such as found in the Boulder pedestrian retail mall, is highly encouraged. Artwork
accessible to the public must be constructed of durable materials and be easy to maintain.
• C. Streetscape Master Plan
. An integrated approach to public art is also most in keeping with the 1991 Town of Vail
Streetscape Master Plan.The Streetscape Master Plan emphasizes the importance of crafts-
manship and creative design and cites the importance of public art as part of the pedestrian
experience. The concept of site-integrated art is already a concept endorsed by the Town as
the Streetscape Master Plan states:
. "Public art should not be limited to free-standing sculpture. Art can and should be incorpo-
rated into the design of common streetscape elements such as a bench, a planter wall, (or)
tree grate."
The section of the streetscape plan that outlines site furnishings also advocates an artistic
approach. The plan states that site furnishings (manhole covers, benches, light fixtures, and
. trashcans) offer another opportunity for the introduction of public art, that this approach
could be adapted for Vail and the result would be a fun, novel design that would enhance the
streetscape.
The Streetscape Master Plan also calls out specific locations for art. The Plan earmarked
three plaza and feature sites in the East Village, and a new site in the village core at Willow
. Bridge and Gore Creek Drive. Moving west, the streetscape plan marks five art locations
along East and West Meadow Drive as well as a final location on East Lionshead Circle. These
sites should not simply be thought of as places to put a sculpture. All have the potential to
. become fully integrated works of art if undertaken as a part of the redesign and construction
of the streetscape.
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VII. STRATEGIC PLAN ADOPTION PROCESS
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This section describes the formal Town of Vail review process
utilized to obtain approval of this document. The section also
describes the process by which this document may be amended
. in the future.
A. Public and Professional Input
a In 1998 the AIPP Board hired the firms of Artscapes, LLC and
Public Art Advisory Services to initiate the strategic planning
¦ process, drafting portions of the strategic plan, and conduct
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interviews and public workshops in order to introduce the
concept of site-integrated public art and understand how the
. community viewed public art. Community leaders, arts activists,
residents, civic leaders, and planning professionals all participated
as focus groups in these workshops so that varied opinions and
views could be solicited. The consultants also conducted work-
sessions with the Town's Design Review Board, Planning and
Environmental Commission, and Town staff to help understand
the perspectives of these groups. Ultimately, Braun Associates,
Inc. was hired to work with the AIPP Strategic Plan Taskforce to
bring all of this input and work together in this strategic-planning
. document.
B. Adoption
r The formal Town review process utilized for the review and
adoption of this strategic plan was as follows:
. ¦ Review and recommendation by Al PP Board to the Town
Council
¦ ¦ Review by the Planning and Environmental Commission
and the Design Review Board
. ¦ Review and adoption by resolution by the Town Council
C. Amendments to the Plan
. Town Council may adopt amendments to the plan by resolution
upon a recommendation from the AIPP Board.
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. VIII. AIPP ART COLLECTION
Artwork Inventory
Blue Bird of Paradise West End of Lionshead
. Michael Anderson
Painted steel, 1990
. Children's Fountain Vail Village
Dennis Smith
. Bronze,1986
History of the Gore Valley Bus Stop Base of Vail Parking Structure
Children of the Gore Valley
Ceramic tile, 1985
. Exuberance Parking Structure Steps
Dan Dailey
Glass Block, 1993
• The Need to Know Behind Library
Hollis Williford
Bronze,1984
. Clip Man East Entry, Lionshead Parking Structure
Don Wilson
Neon, 1991
Kaikoo III Near Library
Betty Gold
Donation by David and Micki Chatkin
Painted Steel, 1990
. The Lift Lionshead
Susan Grant Raymond
. Bronze,1985
Rocky Mountain Majesty Lionshead, Sundial Plaza
. Stephen LeBlanc
Bronze,1990
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Is Anyone Listening Front of Lionshead Parking Structure
. Donald Mitchell
Painted steel, 1992
. Terre Haute Mayors Park
Brian Hunt
Donated by Chuck Rosenquist and Family
. Bronze,1993
The 10th Mountain Division Memorial Slifer Plaza
. Scott Stearman &Victor Issa
Donated by Dured E.Townsend Memorial Fund
. Bronze,1998
Granite Amphitheater Seibert Circle
. Jesus Bautista Moroles
Granite, 1998
¦ Spirit of the Skier Gold Peak
Michael Meszaros
Gift from Sister Resort Mt. Buller Australia
. Bronze,1998
Check Point Charlie Vail Village, Checkpoint Charlie
. Margarette Johannes
Acrylic on wood, 1998
. Fishing Pole and tin can for Vail Public Works Building, Elkhorn Drive
Claes Oldenburg
¦ Donated by Chuck Rosenquist
Mixed media, 1982
. Ptarmigans Ford Park Playground
Robert Tulley
Granite, 2000
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