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Home My WebLink About2001-12-04 Support Documentation Town Council Evening Session VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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. CONSENT AGENDA: ITEM/TOPIC: Approval of November 6 and 20, 2001, minutes. ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #32, SDD#6, Second Reading. (5 min.) Allison Ochs AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE APPROVED USES OF SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 6, VAIL VILLAGE INN, PHASE IV, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONVERSION OF ACCOMMODATION UNITS INTO TYPE III EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. 3. ITEM/TOPIC: PEC Appointment. (5 min.) Lorelei Donaldson 4. ITEM/TOPIC: Colorado Wilderness Act of 2001. (30 min.) George Ruther 5. ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #33, Property Tax Ordinance, First Steve Thompson Reading. (20 min.) AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TOWN AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES DUE FOR THE 2001 TAX YEAR AND PAYABLE IN THE 2002 FISCAL YEAR. ITEM/TOPIC: An Ordinance to adopt a mill levy for property tax collections in 2002 ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve BACKGROUND RATIONALE: This ordinance is required to adopt the mill levy and collect property taxes in 2002. As you may recall the approved 2002 budget included a % increase in property tax revenue. Because the final numbers from the county will not be available until December 15, 2001 the mill levy is set at a different time than the approval of the budget. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 6. ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #34, Supplemental Appropriation #3, Steve Thompson First Reading. AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TO THE TOWN OF VAIL GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, DISPATCH SERVICES 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 AS SET FORTH HEREIN; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. (20 min.) BACKGROUND RATIONALE: This supplemental appropriation is for $333,243 which will be partially funded by $136,425 in additional revenues. A supplemental appropriation is needed to fund new projects or programs, like the Dobson Ice Arena doors and Vail standards or to fund unanticipated expenses like the excess natural gas costs. 7. ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance #35, Series of 2001, 457 Resolution. (5 min.) Steve Thompson FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF VAIL DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN 8. ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution #12, Redemption of Town of Vail, Steve Thompson Colorado Single Family Revenue Refunding Bonds. (5 min.) Steve Jeffers A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, SINGLE FAMILY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 1992 SERIES A (THE `BONDS"); AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS HELD WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION; MAKING CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS AND DESIGNATIONS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO. 9. Town Manager's Report. (5 min.) Bob McLaurin 6. Adjournment (8:40 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, DECEMBER 18, 2001, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2001, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24-hour notification. Please call 479-2332 voice or 479-2356 TDD for information. DRAFT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001 7:00 P.M. TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council commenced at approximately 7:00 P.M. in the Town of Vail Council Chambers. Members Present: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-Tem Diana Donovan Greg Moffet Chuck Ogilby Rod Slifer Members Absent: Kevin Foley Staff Members Present: Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Allen Christensen, Acting Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Bob Armour, former Mayor of Vail; thanked Diana Donovan, Ludwig Kurz and Kevin Foley for their years of service on the Vail Town Council. Armour also thanked Sybill Navas for her eight years of dedicated service to the town. Armour also thanked Kevin for his work on ECO. Sybill Navas addressed the Council, stating her gratitude to the community for the privilege of serving on the Council. Navas stated that her daughter was 3 years old when she began her first term, and she thanked her and her fellow councilmembers, as well as the town staff their for dedication. Navas also thanked the community for trusting her decisions. Mayor Kurz also thanked Navas for her dedication and hard work. The second item on the agenda was the Introduction of Youth Award Winners. Chris Atencio - Youth Recognition Award, BMHS Ariel Pierce - Youth Ambassador Award, VMS Whitney Simmonds - Youth Recognition Award, VMS Caitlin Wall - Youth Ambassador Award. BMHS Sybill Navas presented the awards to Whitney Simmonds and Caitlin Wall. Chris Atencio and Ariel Pierce were unable to attend the meeting and were to be rescheduled for a later meeting. Pam Brandmeyer announced the recognition awards would be presented in the spring during ceremonies at BMHS and Vail Mountain School. The third item on the agenda was the presentation of the students who have won the trash can design contest and to thank students and their teachers for taking part in the contest. Leslie Fickling, AIPP Director, introduced Jonathan Green who read the award winners. Leslie stated the two winning designs, created by Desiree Smith of Minturn Middle School and Lucy Sackbauer of Vail Mountain School, would be imprinted on the sides of cardboard trash cans which would be used during the Hot Winter Nights events beginning in December. Kathy Langenwalter, AIPP chairman, also presented outgoing Councilmember Sybill Navas with a framed piece of art, thanking her for her time on the AIPP board. The fourth item on the agenda was Resolution #8, Series of 2001, a resolution recognizing members of Troop 231 of the Boy Scouts of America for their demonstration of volunteerism and civic pride. Members P. J. Dauphinais, Calder Cahill, Alex Flaherty, Rubin Garrido, Nick Gifford, Deacon Maloney and David Van Norman were recognized for constructing a new bus stop shelter in Vail. The project was coordinated by Dauphinais as part of their Eagle Scout project. The fifth item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda, approving the October 2nd and 16th, 2001 minutes. Diana Donovan reported two changes to the October 16th minutes. Greg Moffet then moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Rod Slifer seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion and it passed unanimously, 6-0. Also under the Consent Agenda was Resolution #10, Series of 2001, a resolution to open a bank account for parking transactions at the 1 St Bank of Vail. Steve Thompson, Finance Director, stated this account at the 1st Bank of Vail would be used to manage parking structure deposits more efficiently. Greg Moffet moved to approve Resolution #10, Series of 2001. Sybill Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The sixth item on the agenda was the 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. Brent Wilson, town planner, stated that 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. Wilson stated for the record that these amendments were 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 Nk recommended approval of the proposed text amendments at its August 27th, 2001, meeting. Greg Moffet moved to approve Ordinance #31, Series of 2001, on second reading. Rod Slifer seconded the motion. A vote was taken on the motion and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The seventh item on the agenda was 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 Document to be Used to Guide the Efforts of the Art in Public Places Board. Allison Ochs, town planner, stated that 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. Sybill Navas made a motion to accept the strategic plan as presented with the addition of additional verbige suggested by Diana Dononvan. The motion was seconded by Diana Donovan. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. Greg Moffet also recognized Nancy Sweeney who was in attendance for her work on the AIPP in previous years here. The eighth item on the agenda was Resolution #9, Series of 2001: Proposed Fee Schedule for Development Review. Russ Forrest, Community Development Director, addressed the Council, stating this resolution pertained to adopting new fees for development review applications. Forrest stated the new schedule reflected higher fees for complex development review proposals to more closely reflect the town's actual costs, while fees for minor repairs would remain at $20 to encourage routine maintenance. Forrest also stated that Design Review Board applications will no longer be required for replacing identical type and color of exterior materials if that material was not specifically prohibited. Greg Moffet made a motion to adopt Resolution #9, Series of 2001. Sybill Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The ninth item on the agenda was the approval of the Torch Relay Funding. Assistant Town Manager Brandmeyer stated the Council had reviewed a $25,000 funding request at the work session earlier in the day, to augment a February 1, 2002, stopover of the 2002 Olympic flame in Vail. The relay route would start from the West Vail Conoco Station, around the main Vail round-about to Vail Road, snowshoers would go up the mountain and down the Vista Bawn to the Ski Museum. Councilmembers suggested approaching the Special Event Commission for funding assistance, noting the organization had $20,000 in unspent allocations. The tenth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. A discussion followed regarding the request from the Vail Chamber and Business Association (VCBA) for 4 free days of parking and the donation of a blue parking pass. Greg Moffet made a motion to approve the request. Sybil) Navas seconded the motion. Stephen Connelly i addressed the Council, explaining the details of the program. A vote was taken on the motion and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. Diana Donovan stated for the record that she had voted yes on every item at this evening's meeting. As there was no further business, Greg Moffet made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chuck Ogilby seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. , The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ludwig Kurz, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Mary A. Caster t [0) R A F T VAIL TOWN COUNCIL EVENING MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2001 7:00 P.M. TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council commenced at approximately 7:00 P.M. in the Town of Vail Council Chambers. Members Present: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Rod Slifer, Mayor Pro-Tern Dick Cleveland Diana Donovan Bill Jewitt Greg Moffet Chuck Ogilby Staff Members Present: Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. "Dicki Pete" Peterson, a resident of Chamonix Road in West Vail, presented an idea for the Donovan Park pavilion project. Calling the current design too expensive and not as environmentally sensitive as it could be with its 34 feet high windows and two cooling systems, Peterson suggested a complete redesign of the building that would be more in keeping with the community's environmental needs. His idea is to work with Vail Resorts and the U.S. Forest Service to use pine beetle kill trees in the building's construction. In addition, Peterson said an adopt-a-log program could be implemented similar to the adopt-a-brick program at Ford Park to help fund the facility. Also, Peterson suggested the need for an on-site caretaker unit within the building to reduce the threat of vandalism and enhance the safety of various users. Mayor Kurz referred the matter to staff. The second item on the agenda was the second 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. With a motion by Greg Moffet and second by Diana Donovan, the Council voted 7-0 to approve Ordinance No. 31, Series of 2001, on second reading, which included the following conditions for approval: Council believes the proposed amendment would facilitate the location of employee housing units within the Town of Vail, which is a high Council priority, at an existing infill location; and r affordable employee housing is essential for the provision of services that both residents and visitors expect. However, Council did not believe this to be an acceptable long-term use for this property. In so noting, Moffet included Goals 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4 from the Vail Land Use Plan, stating until these goals outweigh the obstacles for employee housing at this location, and Council's support would be in tact. As well, Moffet added to his motion that although the conversion of any accommodation unit within Vail's core areas should be highly discouraged, Council believes the subject property may be an appropriate location for employee housing for a temporary and defined time period. Although the applicant has an approval in place to redevelop the property, the construction has been temporarily postponed due to the pending lawsuit. The temporary conversion of these accommodation units to Type III employee housing units will allow the property owner to use the property, to the benefit of the owner and the town, until construction can commence, thus citing additional goals 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 from the Vail land Use Plan. In summation, Council believes this proposal furthers the above-listed goals by providing additional opportunities for locals/employee housing within the town limits at an existing infill location (Goal 6.1, Vail Land Use Plan). The third item on the agenda was the first Reading of Ordinance 32, an ordinance amending special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, Phase IV, to allow for the conversion of accommodation units into Type III Employee Housing Units; and setting forth details in regard thereto. The amendment allows for the conversion of accommodation units into 56 employee housing units with the ordinance expiring on June 1, 2002. In voting to approve the ordinance, Councilmembers said they would rather see the property be redeveloped as it was approved in 2000. But all admitted it is better to have the property occupied this winter than sitting empty. During public discussion, Kaye Ferry of the Vail, Chamber and Business Association, expressed support for the conversion, calling it a "fabulous" use of the property that would otherwise be empty. She said the units sold out quickly, a testimony to the dire need for more housing in Vail. She also called it a great test run for the Mountain Bell housing project. Although immediate occupancy has been approved, the property owners have been given 30 days by the Fire Department to address a list of safety issues. With a motion by Greg Moffet and second by Diana Donovan, the Council voted 7-0 to approve first reading of Ordinance #32, Series of 2001. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. Council was concerned the expiration would remain the same, as well as the requirement that if this were to be a use for a second season, an additional conditional use permit would have to be granted, thus giving Council review opportunities. The fourth item on the agenda was the discussion of Refinancing Town of Vail Debt. After hearing from the town's investment banker, Steve Jeffers of George K. Baum & Company, who explained several refinancing opportunities, the Council directed staff to continue moving forward with _his suggestions. The first would involve selling approximately $500,000 in mortgage loans from a 1979 Pitkin Creek Bond Issue, which would address an equity issue involving a foregiveness clause which is contained in a 1992 refinancing action. According to Jeffers, the sale of loans on the open market would generate approximately $200,000 to the town, given today's attractive interest rates. The Council directed Town Attorney Matt Mire to work with the town's bond attorney to determine if the authorization should be presented to the council in resolution form or ordinance form. In a second action, the Council directed Jeffers to begin a refinancing process known as "forward refunding" which involves locking in a buyer for bonds well ahead of the call date. In this case, the sale commitment would occur in January for a transaction that wouldn't be consummated until September 2002. With interest rates at their current low levels, Jeffers estimated the town could receive a net savings of $380,000 in today's dollars on $8.4 million of debt. In moving ahead with the forward refunding approach, the Council will review the numbers again for a go-no go decision in mid to late January. Council was further assured that if the "deals" didn't make sense closer to the transaction time, the town did not have to pull the trigger, thus there is no "downside." During his presentation, Jeffers also indicated it is considered a good refinancing (by the GFOA) if up to a 3% savings on current bonds is accrued, while in the case of the forward refunding, the town should appreciate a 5% savings. Bill Jewitt indicated this was in alignment with Council's "new fiscal path." There was also discussion revolving around the "cost" to the town for these transactions, with figures shared regarding the surety bond, underwriter's discount of 1 bond insurance premium, and the overall cost of issuance. The fifth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. Mayor Ludwig Kurz used the opportunity during the Town Manager's Report to announce a new meeting schedule for the Town Council, one of several outcomes of a Council retreat on November 14 and 15. Afternoon work sessions have been cut in half and will take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month to coincide with the regular evening meeting schedule. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ludwig Kurz, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Pamela A. Brandmeyer R DIANA DEGETTE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE 1ST DISTRICT, COLORADO SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND ^ 1530 LONGWORTH INVESTIGATIONS _ J WASHINGTON, 202 225-4431 0515 FAX 202-225-5657 ~ongregg ofr the Oniteb A)tateg SUBCOMMI AND THE INTERNET DISTRICT OFFICE: ~oUge of RQpl tgrntatibe!5 SUBCOMMITTEE COMMERCE, TRADE, 1600 DOWNING STREET, SUITE 550 AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DENVER, CO 80218 303-84444988 FAX 303-844-4996 Wa0ington, OC 20515-0601 ' E-mail: degette@mail.house.gov Summarv of Colorado Wilderness Act of 2001 ~Id,{,ya-! 14R,kkH•61I'",I~' 4.!I(%ta R` 'p Congresswoman Diana DeGette's legislation designates as wilderness 46 areas totaling approximately 1.4 million acres. These lands are currently managed or owned by the Bureau of Land Management (1.03 million acres) and National Forest Service (310,000 acres). Additionally, the legislation's boundaries include State and private landi that would not become wilderness unless acquired by the federal government with the consent of the landowner. LAND: Currently, there are 3.3 million acres of wilderness designated ' in Colorado, mostly on National Forest lands. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages another 8.3 million acres, virtually none of which is currently protected as wilderness. When all of the areas in this proposal are designated as wilderness, roughly 13% of BLM's land in the state and another 1% of Forest Service land will be added to the National Wilderness Preservation System. This new acreage amounts to 2% of Colorado's land base of 66 million acres. The legislation does Cross Mountain not affect ownership of state or private lands within wilderness boundaries, unless the state or owner enters into an agreement with the federal government. WATER: The legislation allows for the reservation of a federal water right for each•wilderness area, established as of the date the legislation passes and junior to all pre-existing water claims. The legislation honors all existing water rights. ACTIVITIES: Under the Wilderness Act of 1964, development and mechanized activities are prohibited within designated wilderness, including logging, road building, new mining, oil and gas drilling, and use of motorized. and mechanized equipment. All existing mining claims are honored, and livestock grazing, where previously existing, is allowed to continue. Use of wheelchairs, treatment of diseases and insects, fire suppression activities and all forms of non-mechanized recreation are allowed, including hiking, backpacking, horsepacking, hunting, fishing, rafting and canoeing, cross-country skiing, and scientific research. PARCELS: The following is a list of sites proposed for wilderness designation. Adobe Badlands Deep Creek Little Bookcliffs Roubideau -Camel Back Bangs Canyon Demaree Canyon Mares Tail Canyon San Luis Hills Beaver Creek Diamond Breaks Maroon Bells-Snowmass Sewemup Mesa Black Mtn-Windy Gulch Dinosaur Additions McIntyre Hills Skull Creek Browns Canyon Dolores River Canyon McKenna Peak Snaggletooth Bull Canyon Dominguez Canyons Oil Spring Mountain South Shale Ridge Bull Gulch Flat Tops Additiop The Palisade Thompson Creek Castle Peak Granite Creek Pinyon Ridge Troublesome Cold Spring Mountain Grape Creek Platte River Contiguous Unaweep Cross Canyon Handies Peak Redcloud Peak Vermillion Basin 4 Cross Mountain Hunter Canyon Rio Grande Weber-Menefee Mtns u Roan Plateau Yampa River PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Wilderness Site Profiles Adobe Badlands Acreage: 10,723 Flourishing wildlife including desert striped whipsnakes, northern sagebrush lizards, and antelope and two endangered cactus species are thought to inhabit the area. Bangs Canyon Acreage: 21,060 Deer and elk inhabit this area of remoteness and solitude. Beaver Creek Acreage: 38,424 Bighorn sheep and trout inhabit one of the Front Range's last wild granite canyons, complete with waterfalls and pools. Black Mountain-Windy Gulch Acreage: 22,394 Mule deer, elk, and mountain lions inhabit the rugged mountains along the White River. Browns Canyon Acreage: 24,422 Steep gulches are the home to deer, elk, and bighorn sheep. Beaver Creek Bull Canyon Acreage: 16,736 Palisades tower above small creeks and is inhabited by elk, golden eagles and great horned owls. Bull Gulch Acreage: 15,141 Douglas fir forests provide habitat for deer, elk, mountain lion, bobcat, and coyote. Castle Peak Acreage: 16,250 Mid-level peak supports spruce-fir forest and elk, deer, grouse, and raptors. Little Bookcliffs Cold Spring Mountain Acreage: 50,380 Deer, elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain lions dwell in sagebrush meadows mixed with timber stands of aspen and Douglas fir. Cross Canyon Acreage: 25,876 Archaeological ruins and artifacts of the Anasazi Indian inhabitants who lived there between 450 and 1300 A.D. Cross Mountain Acreage: 18,027 Deep gorge is home to four endangered fish species, including the Colorado squawfish, humpback chub, razorback sucker, and bonytail chub. M Deep Creek Acreage: 22,170 Limestone canyon and forests of aspen and spruce creates ideal, habitat for black bear, elk, and mountain lion. f Demaree Canyon Acreage: 25,805 Sandstone canyon walls and high mesas provide valuable habitat for bald and golden eagles and mule deer. Cross Canyon Diamond Breaks Acreage: 33,906 Pinyon-juniper covered ridges and peaks provide valuable habitat for elk, black bear, and mountain lion. Dinosaur Wilderness Additions Acreage: 29,627 Ridges and pinyon juniper forest provide valuable habitat for deer, elk, and mountain lions. Dolores River Canyon Acreage: 41,022 Pristine desert area which is home to the endangered peregrine falcon, golden eagles, and bobcats. Dominguez Canyons Acreage: 84,452 Canyon bottoms and sandstone cliffs are home to desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, elk, and black bear. Dolores River Canyon Flat Tops Addition (Hack Lake) Acreage: 13,272 Timber stands, moist swamp and aspen-fir forest to provide habitat for large herds of deer and elk, mountain lion, coyote, and badger. A::w Granite Creek Acreage: 4,249 Dramatic, red sandstone canyon is winter range for deer and elk. Grape Creek Acreage: 44,376 Rugged, scenic canyon provides habitat for sagebrush, yucca, deer, elk, black bear, and birds of prey. Dominguez Canyon Handies Peak Acreage: 72,332 Rugged, characterized by massive volcanic peaks are home to a large herd of elk and bighorn sheep. Hunter Canyon Acreage: 14,563 Deep, winding canyon provides habitat for black bears, mountain lions, and mule deer. Little Bookcliffs Acreage: 29,205 Cottonwoods and Douglas firs along the winding canyons provide habitat for wild horses and mule deer. Mares Tail (Squaw/Papoose) Canyon Acreage: 4,806 Rugged, steep canyons support deer, mountain lions, and black bear. Maroon Bells-Snowmass Addition Acreage: 317 Aspen and spruce-fir forests provide habitat for deer, elk, mountain lion, and bear. Grape Creek McIntyre Hills Acreage: 17,319 Rocky hillsides and ponderosa pine are home to turkey, black bear, and mule deer. J McKenna Peak Acreage: 33,394 Imposing sandstone cliffs and sparse vegetation provide habitat for large numbers of deer and elk. Oil Spring Mountain Acreage: 24,930 Mahogony and oak timber stands provide habitat for black bear, elk and mule deer populations in this rugged and wild area. Pinyon Ridge Acreage: 20,853 Rolling hills, cut by seasonal streams, are home to sagebrush, cacti, eagles, deer, and mountain lions. Handies Peak Platte River Contiguous Acreage: 33 Tiny portion of the canyon rim is home to Douglas fir and pinyon juniper. Redcloud Peak Acreage: 38,560 Spectacular alpine country provides habitat for elk and bighorn. Rio Grande Acreage: 10,865 Steep cliffs and lush vegetation is home to prairie falcons and golden eagles, and an endangered plant species Ripley milkvetch. Roan Plateau Acreage: 40,424 Spectacular cliffs and woodlands of juniper, mahogony, and Douglas fir provide habitat for the peregrine falcon, bald eagle, bobcat, badger, and elk. Roubideau Addition Acreage: 14,476 Unique canyon which transforms from desert to spruce forest is home to black bear, deer, bobcat, golden eagles and mountain lion. Vermillion Basin San Luis Hills Acreage: 23,543 Rolling hills and pinyon juniper forests provide habitat for antelope, deer, and raptors. Sewemup Mesa Acreage: 30,084 Thousand-foot-high cliffs and ponderosa pines are home to bald eagles and the endangered peregrine falcon. Skull Creek Acreage: 30,645 Sandstone canyons and pinyon juniper woodlands provide habitat for golden eagle and red-tailed hawks. Snaggletooth Acreage: 31,971 1 Whitewater rapids and ponderosa pines are home to mule deer, black bear,. mountain lions, Albert's squirrels and flammulated owls. South Shale Ridge Acreage: 27,509 Browns Canyon Giant Douglas firs and stark terrain of the ridge is home to a threatened cactus Sclerocactus glaucus, raptors, and deer. The Palisade Acreage: 26,836 The slickrock canyon of the Dolores River and the soaring granite walls of Unaweep Canyon are home to diverse species such as elk, deer, and peregrine falcons. Thompson Creek Acreage: 25,259 Beautiful stream and forests of ponderosa pine and cottonwoods provide habitat for elk, bear, mountain lion, and wild turkey. Troublesome Acreage: 119,615 Aspen groves and grassy meadows are home to bald eagles, elk, bobcat, and prairie falcons. Unaweep Acreage: 39,039 Wilderness Characteristics: Steep granite cliffs and sloping mesa tops of pinyon juniper forests provide habitat for mule deer, elk,, and mountain lions. Vermillion Basin Acreage: 86,330 Badlands and a desert canyon are home to j# rare plant species, enourmous petroglyphs, and pronghorns, mule deer, game birds and bald eagles. Weber-Menefee Mountains ;r Acreage: 14,572 Two isolated mountains with dense vegetation and pinyon juniper forest provide habitat for high concentrations of black bear, mountain lion, and bighorn sheep. Yampa River and Yampa Canyon Yampa River Acreage: 12,413 This stretch of the Yampa River is home to dozens of bald eagles, brood rearing grounds for grouse, and pronghorns along the hillsides. Photos copyrighted by provided by John Fielder and Jeff Widen For newspaper reproduction-quality photos, contact Edward Santana in Rep. DeGette's office. He can be reached at: 303-844-4988 or 202-225-4431 Economic Profiles for Colorado Counties EAGLE COUNTY Introduction Residents who understand the changing makeup of their economies stand a better chance of both capitalizing on new opportunities and dealing with potential problems with economic change and growth. This economic profile of Eagle County is designed to help interested citizens understand how their community has i-xff a changed in the last 25 years and where it stands today. The following pages y present an overview of trends in employment and income with a more detailed "~!ts y4~ y analysis of the largest and fastest growing sector in many western counties-the Service sector. We also examine employment and income trends in natural resource-based industries and government agencies because of their relationship to Description the management of the public estate. Eagle County encompasses 1,701 square miles (1,088,640 acres). People and Jobs Within the county, the U.S. Forest Eagle County's 1997 population of 31,893 was ranked 15'h in the state of Service manages 595,860 acres of Colorado. Population of the county has grown approximately 5.6% annually the White River National Forest, since 1990, compared with a state annual growth rate of nearly 2.6%. and the Bureau of Land Average per capita income in 1997 was $31,890 which ranked 5th in the state. Management manages 247,751 By comparison, Colorado's 1997 per capita income was $27,015. acres. Along the northeast • In Eagle County, the majority of jobs (80%) are in wage and salary boundary is the Eagles Nest employment (people who work for someone else). Self-employment (an Wilderness Areas, in the southeast indication of entrepreneurship and a quality workforce) accounts for the quadrant is the Holy Cross remaining jobs (20%) and grew by 1,043% from 1970 to 1997. Wilderness Area, and a small piece The number of jobs in Eagle County grew by 29,465 (a 809% increase) of Flat Tops Wilderness Area is in between 1970 to 1997, with the Service sector generating 38% of new jobs. the northwest comer. There are 'In 1997, the Service, Retail Trade, and Construction sectors accounted for 36, several State Wildlife and Resource 22, and 15% of total employment, respectively. Management Areas and also Sylvan The Service sector provides not only the most jobs, it has added the most new Lake State Park. The Continental jobs from 1970 to 1997. The largest component of the Service sector is Divide runs along a small portion Amusement, Recreation, Museums and Zoo services, accounting for 28% of of the southern boundary, and the Service sector income. Amusement and Recreation services include Colorado Trail (a non-motorized recreation and guide services, fitness centers, golf courses, etc. use trail) crosses the southeast 12,000 corner. Eagle County includes all or -services portions of four proposed, ! ~-Retail Trade wilderness areas: Bull Gulch, to,ooo Construction Castle Peak, Deep Creek, and the Flat Tops Wildemess Addition. 8,000 --Finance, Insurance 8 Real Estate Government Eagle, the county seat, is located on n Transportation & 6,000 U.S. 6 and Interstate 70, while Vail, utlrties the largest municipality, is located -.-Ag Svcs. Forestry, Fishing 8 Other further east along the I-70/U.S. 6 4,000 Manufacturing corridor. Eagle County is home to _ Wholesale Trade Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts. The Eagle County Airport is 2.000 Farming located west of Eagle. = o_Mining v, _5 s 0 -T- . 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 Fig. 1. Employment by Industry in Eagle County (1970-1997). Jobs in Service, Retail Trade, and Construction accounted for 36, 22, and 15% of total employment in 1997, respectively. EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO Non-labor income is income earned from past work that has Sources of Income been saved and invested. Examples Total personal income (TPI) consists of labor income from current work and the include rent, interest, dividends, non-labor income associated with past work. In Eagle County, non-labor and transfer payments (mostly income has accounted for 21% of the income growth since 1970, accounting for retirement income). The increasing 21 % of TPI in 1997. The increase in non-labor income is indicative of a contribution of non-labor income is indicative of a growing retirement growing retirement community and households with investment income. community and households with • In 1997, Service, Construction, and Retail Trade accounted for 27, 16, and 13% investment income. of total personal income in Eagle County, respectively. Between 1970 and 1997, Service, Construction, and Retail Trade accounted for 27, 17, and 13% of income growth, respectively. In 1997, jobs in resource • In Eagle County, income from the Resource Extraction industries, including extraction industries mining, oil, and gas; lumber and wood products; paper and allied products; and forestry, has decreased in relative importance. In 1970, Resource Extraction including mining, oil and contributed 17% of TPI in Eagle County, while in 1997 it contributed 0.7% of gas, lumber and wood TPI. Timber-related income (lumber and wood products, paper and allied products' paper and products, and forestry) has decreased from 5% of TPI in 1970 to 0.5% of TPI in 1997-and has never accounted for more than 5% of total personal income in allied products, and the past 27 years. forestry consultants Agricultural-related income (includes farming and ag. services) in Eagle County accounted for 0.7% of has been cyclical and falling in relative importance: dropping from 5% of total personal income in 1971 to 0.8% of TPI in 1997. total personal income in Eagle County. Employment in the Government sector has grown in Eagle County over the last 25 years. The Government sector accounted for 6% of total personal income and 7% of total jobs in 1997. Some of the government jobs are tied to federal management of public lands, either directly through jobs managing federal Regional The primary data Economic source for this Information S Sy y thestem of was the the lands, or indirectly from federal PILT payments (Payment in Lieu of Taxes for Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), U.S. each acre of federal land) that account for approximately 1% of the total revenue Department of Commerce, Nov. 1999. The received by Eagle County. BEA routinely suppresses county level economic . Ag Svcs, Forestry, data to avoid the disclosure of confidential Fishing & Other information when a county has only a few Farming 0.9% Mining employers in a given economic sector. This is -0.1% I 0.2% referred to as the non-disclosure or data Non-Labor Income Construction suppression problem. While we tried to accurately estimate employment and income 21 ie% trends when data were suppressed, minor errors y Manufacturing may occur. 3% Updated August 31, 2000 ' Trans. & Utilities r 1 3% For more information, contact: Government Pete Morton or 6% - wholesale Trade Suzanne Jones t% The Wildemess Society 7475 Dakin Street, Suite 410 etail Trade Denver, CO 80221 13% 303.650.5818 Services finance, Insur. & Real 27% Est ~tiRNESS to% n Fig. 2. Components of Total Personal Income (TPI) in Eagle w , County, Colorado (1997). The Service sector, Non-labor income sources, and Construction entities accounted for 27, 21, and 16% of TPI in 1997, <1 E respectively. a "NpD 1Ct v9 www.wilderness.org The Wilderness Society 2 EA GLE CO UNTY, COL ORAD O A Closer Look at Employment 00.E -wage d Salary _N° Fa 25,000 Pmpnetm Farm - s Self.-employed individuals are often called 20,000 "footloose" entrepreneurs who are taking advantage of advances in computer and J0 ,s,ooo telecommunications technologies to work where they live. Increasingly, the choice of a 10,000 community is based on quality of life indicators. Entrepreneurs are also indicative, of a high quality workforce and may indicate e.o°o the presence of new economic activity. 0 - - - - - - - - _ 1970 1975 7080 1995 1990 1995 In Eagle County, self-employment grew by 1,043% from.1970 to 1997, and represented Fig' 3. Employment by type, Eagle County ( 1970- 20% of total jobs in 1997. 1997). Non-farm self-employment has increased steadily since 1970. Farming Ag Svcs, Forestry, 6% Fishing & Other Ag Svcs, Forestry, Farming 2% Gov14% r ment Fishing & Other 0.6 Mining 1 Government 0 7% 0.3 construction Mining' 15% 12% Manufacturing 2% Transportation & Construction , Utilities 1 r i 8% 3% Services, Services Wholesale Trade 25% 36% 1% Manufacturing 8% Transportation & Utilities Retail Trade Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Wholesale Trade 6% 0.1 % Finance, Insurance & Real Estate Retail Trade 12% - 17% Fig. 4. Employment by industry, Eagle County Fig. 5. Employment by Industry, Eagle County (1970). In 1970, the Service, Retail Trade, and (1997). In 1997, the Service, Retail Trade, and Government sectors accounted for 25, 17, and 14% of total Construction sectors accounted for 36, 22, and 15% of total jobs, respectively. jobs, respectively. Recreation and Tourism. Some of the job growth in services and retail can be attributed to growth in recreation and tourism employment. While many of the retail jobs associated with recreation and tourism are low-paying and seasonal, recreation businesses do provide employment opportunities in less-skilled jobs for supplementing household income. Tourism, however, is also subject to the boom and bust cycles that plague the mining and timber industry, and an over-emphasis on tourism has resulted in affordable housing issues in many communities. Recreation and tourism should be a contributing component of a diverse regional economy and not the answer to economic woes. www.wilderness.org The Wilderness Society 3 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO A Closer Look at Income Non-labor income 300,000 ---*-Services includes dividends, interest, rent, and Non-Labor Income transfer payments. 250,000 r Construction Transfer payments / include income from 200,000 S -x-RetalTrade social security and J~ other pension programs, Real Est unemployment 150,000 g c - Government insurance, or Trans. & Utilities government welfare. 100,000 n'r^~ Manufacturing Non-labor income . -Wholesale Trade accounted for21% of 50,000 income growth since ~Ag Svcs, Forestry, 1970. The increase in Fishing & Other non-labor income is ° T ;Z, - - -toning indicative of a growing I Farming retirement community (50.000) and households with 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 investment income. Fig. 6. Components -of Total Personal Income (TPI) in Eagle County, (1970-1997). The Service sector, the largest component of TPI, has steadily increased in importance since 1970, and is followed by Non-labor income sources and Construction. Farming ® I Components of TPI %TPI %TPI g Svcs, Forestry, Fishing & Other ® 1970 1997 Mining Labor Income 180% 79% 1 I _ Construction Services 1 21%1 27% Manufacturing Government 1 9%1 6%.j Trans. & Utilities I ® i 1 Retail Trade 1 12%1 13%j Wholesale Trade I = ( 1 Resource Extraction 1 17%1 0.7%1 Non-Labor Income 20% 21% i I 1 Dividends, Interest & Rent 1 14% 17%1 Finance, Insur. & Real Est a Transfer Payments 1 7%1 4%j Services I Government Fig. 8. Components of Total Personal Non-labor Income j I Income, Eagle County (1970 & 1997). I (50,000) 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 Between 1970 and 1997, Non-labor income - New Income (thousands 1997 $s) increased from 20 to 21 % of TPI, with a decrease Fig. 7. Net change in Income by Source in Eagle in transfer payments (i.e. commonly called County (1970-1997). Between 1970 and 1997, the Service retirement payments) being offset by an increase sector and Non-labor income sources have added the most in dividends, interest and rent payments, resulting income to county's economy. in a net increase in non-labor income. Between 1970 and 1997, the Service sector and Non-labor income sources accounted for 27 and 21 % of income growth, respectively. In contrast, Agricultural Services, Forestry, Fishing and Other only accounted for I % of new TPI from 1970 to 1997. www.wilderness.org The Wilderness Society 4 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO The Service Sector Engineering, _ Management, & Misc. 1% The Service sector is a Educ. & Social other 3% 6% broad category of jobs Health 6%-~ that includes hotel Motion pictures maids, auto mechanics, 'X Auto and Misc. repair ~ . engineers; architects, Business computer programmers, 6% stockbrokers, and Personal & Private physicians. Training Hshlds 9% and education are the Hotels&Lodging 67% main differences between workers in the low paying service jobs and those in high paying Fig. 9. Components of Service Sector Income, Eagle County (1970). In 1970, Hotels and Lodging services dominated the Service sector accounting service jobs. 67% of income from the Service sector. Engineering, Management, & Misc. 11% Fig. 10. Personal Income Earned in the Member Orgs. Service Sector, Eagle County (1997). Legal, 3-, Engineering, Health and Auto repair services pay Educ. & Social Hotels & Lodging 22% 1 % above average wages, while the Service sector as a whole has average wages below the average for Eagle Legal 2% County. "T Average Income- s: Legal Services $50,569 Health Personal & Private 14% Hshlds Engineering Services $41,822 4% Health Services $38,483 Misc. Repair Services $23,542 Motion pictures 1% Business Auto Repair Services $26,023 11 i Hotels and Lodging $20,770 Auto and Misc. Average for Service Sector $24,921 repair Average for all Sectors $25,722 Amuse., Rec., 3% Museums 2e% For many residents of rural Fig. 11. Components of Service Sector Income, communities, the keys to Eagle County (1997). In 1997, Amusement and Recreation services, Hotels and Lodging Place, and succeeding in today's service Health services accounted for 28, 22, and 14% of income economy are access to capital from the Service sector, respectively. Amusement and and investing time and money in recreation services include recreation and guide services, education and training fitness centers, golf courses, etc. . www.wilderness.org The Wilderness Society 5 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO Natural Resource-Based Industries ~-TITaf-RsI.IW tMirurp Resource Extraction jobs include those- 207 associated with mining, oil, and gas; lumber and wood products; paper and 100% allied products; and forestry consultants. E ~ fi.ox Resource Extraction in Colorado: In - most counties in Colorado over the last 25 6.0% years, income from resource extraction industries has declined or remained flat " while income in the economy as a whole 4.0r has grown substantially. This pattern suggests that in Colorado much of the 207 growth in personal income is independent of extractive industries. 00% 1970 1975 1960 1965 1990 1995 Fig. 12. Resource Extraction Income as a Percent of Total Personal Income for Eagle County (1970-1997). Mining For Eagle County, income has decreased, accounting for 12% of TPI in 1970, before dropping steadily to 0.2% of total personal income in 1997. Timber- employment in related income has also decreased, accounting for 0.5% of TPI in 1997. resource extraction industries (mining, 0.7 oil and gas, and 0.6 timber-related) is +Timbe Timber-related ~ 0.5 cyclical, dropping E from 0.8% of total 2 0.4 employment in 1986 t- 0.1 to 0.3% in 1997. a° 0.2 0.1 Income for jobs in mining, oil, and gas is higher in Eagle County ($44,076) o than average income ($25,722), 1985 19861987 1988 19891990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 however employment in these industries is unstable and cyclical due to Fig. 13. Resource Extraction Employment as a Percent of fluctuations in macro-economic Total Employment in Eagle County (1985-1997). Mining conditions and swings in global employment is cyclical, dropping from 0.6% of total employment in commodity prices - economic forces 1989 to 0.3% in 1997. Timber-related employment is also cyclical, outside local control. dropping from 0.4% in 1986 to less than 0.1% in 1997. Public land managers have the capability to design projects that increase the jobs generated per unit of timber cut, rather than increasing the volume of timber harvested. Natural resource inventorying and monitoring, controlled burns to reduce fuels, and riparian restoration projects, for example, all create jobs requiring skills used in traditional resource extractive industries. www.wilderness.org The Wilderness Society 6 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO Mining jobs have decreased in relative importance in part because modern mining methods require fewer workers than in the past. Surface mines in northeast Colorado produce twice as much coal with half as many miners as they did in 1978. If job growth is to occur in the mining industry, it will likely be in mine reclamation, closure and long-term environmental monitoring - but only if environmental laws and regulations are enforced. 8.0% Agricultural-related income in 8.0% Eagle County has fallen from S% of Total Personal Income 5.0% (TPI) in 1970 to 0.8% of TPI in 1.0' 1997. Agricultural-related m ' i employment has declined from a r 0.0% ~-7.4% high in 1970 to 2.4% of total employment in 1997. 2.0% 1.0% 0.01' 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 Fig. 14. Agricultural-related employment in Eagle 5.01' County (1970-1997). Employment fluctuated in response to commodity prices and declined in relative importance as other sectors of the economy expanded. For this profile, agriculture-related industries will include farmers, agricultural services, forestry and fisheries 0.0% consultants. t a 2.0% a One option for protecting working 1.0% ~ ranches from sprawling development is a conservation easement that allows 00% ranching families to retain ownership of their property, while substantially 1970 1875 19W 1985 990 '995 Fig. 15. Breakdown of Agricultural-related income lowering income and estate taxes. for Eagle County. The Farming sector of Agricultural- related income has declined overall since its high in 1970 at 4.3% to -0.1% of TPI in 1997. In contrast, the Agricultural Services sector has increased overall from 0.5% TPI in 1970 to 0.9% in 1997. www.wilderness.org The Wilderness Society 7 EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO 1982 t The recreation and tourism industry is a composite of service- producing businesses, including wholesale and retail trade, non- 1941''? business services and transportation. As such, there is no single SIC code for employment and income figures, j similar to that existing for mining. ' This makes accurately estimating the 997 impact of recreation and tourism difficult. An indirect method for estimating the economic impact from 0 200000 400000 600000 800000 1000000 1200000 1400000 visitor spending is to examine sales Thousands of 1987 S revenue. Fig. 16. Gross taxable sales in EagleCounty, (1970-1997). Although sales revenue includes spending by local residents, it does provide an indirect measure of the changing economic impact associated with visitor spending. Government jobs are directly tied to federal management of 2.500 State and local public lands because they Federal, civilian i include federal employees 2'°°° Military working for public land management agencies. 500 Government jobs are indirectly a tied to public lands via PILT 1.000 payments (Payment in Lieu of Taxes for each acre of federal 500 land) that create jobs by contributing to local county - - - - - - - - - budgets. In 1997, Eagle County 1970 1975 1990 1965 1990 1995 received $402,634 in PILT Fig. 17. Government Employment in Eagle County (1970- 1997). Government jobs represent important employment payments, which accounted for, opportunities for local residents. The number of government jobs at the 1.2% of the total revenue state and local level has accounted for 6% of new job growth from received by the county. 1970 to 1997. The positive economic impacts associated with protecting fish and wildlife habitat are substantial. The Colorado Division of Wildlife estimates that in 1996, out-of-state hunters and anglers spent $10.7 million in Eagle County. - www.wilderness.org The Wilderness Society 8 AREA NAME: CASTLE PEAK ACREAGE IN LEGISLATION: 16,250 IN WSA: 12;237 Acres Recommended for Wilderness: 0 BLM acres: 16,250 private acres: 0 state acres: 0 total: 16.250 NATURAL VALUES * Subalpine Douglas fir and Spruce-fir forest, Sagebrush ecosystems, and numerous aspen stands * Stream and lake riparian and aquatic habitat * Mountain scenery, Castle Peak geologic feature * Elk calving,, black bear, deer, mountain lion habitat Prime goshawk habitat, potential habitat for Canada lynx CURRENT USES * Hiking, hunting, camping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, photography * Cattle and sheep summer grazing, Three permittees on two allotments * Big game hunting/outfitting and three commercial 4WD tour operators on boundary roads of WSA VALID EXISTING RIGHTS * Water rights on 5 springs, 1 ditch and 1 reservoir * 54 water rights recorded (State Water Resources Division) * No ROW's exist CURRENT MANAGEMENT * Livestock grazing on two allotments * OHV status: 12,237 acres is Closed to Travel (WSA) 3,943 acres if Limited to Designated Routes (CWP) * 12, 237 under WSA status, managed under IMP and to provide for semi-primitive non motorized recreation opportunities * 3,943 acres managed to provide for semi-primitive. motorized recreation opportunities (CWT) * Lands in the WSA are not available for leasing, and contain no current leases.. * CWP area outside of the WSA: oil and gas leasing will be temporarily held in abeyance until wilderness issues are resolved through planning. * Managed for VRM Class H. 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Contour Interval 50 meters w County Road . 4' : , 7101 AREA NAME: FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS ADDITION (HACK LAKE) CWP ACREAGE: 13,272 IN WSA: 10 ACRES RECOMMENDED FOR WILDERNESS: 10 BLM acres: 3,485 USFS acres: 9,787 private acres: 0 state acres: 0 total: 13.272 NATURAL VALUES * Diverse vegetation encompassing the sagebrush zone up to the aspen and spruce-fir zone with . moist swamp areas and open grassy parks * High scenic quality of the adjacent cliffs of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, panoramic views of distant mountain ranges * Surrounded by glacial moraine, steep rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops * Includes aquatic and riparian habitat * Habitat for deer, elk, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, badger, blue grouse, beaver, and waterfowl and potential habitat for Canada lynx * Includes part of a historic Ute Trail CURRENT USES * Hiking, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, camping, horseback riding * Cattle summer grazing on two allotments * Commercial Horseback trips * Big game hunting VALID EXISTING RIGHTS * Two ROW'S within CWP area * Two water rights recorded (State Water Resources Division) * No current oil and gas leases *Closed to mineral material sales and is proposed for mineral withdrawal CURRENT MANAGEMENT * Three permittees grazing livestock on two allotments * OHV status: 3,100 acres is currently "Closed" to Motorized Travel * 10 acres in WSA status and managed under IMP * 3,100 acres are currently managed to provide for semi-primitive non-motorized recreation opportunities under a Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) * NSO stipulation is in place for SRMA * VRM Class II ISSUES: None identified with current management "`,ii`",,t "`~i;:. 4 _ _ s,'' ~ ?a r..,: ;+Cx•<. ` v n.r ~ ~ Y,, r.: qxt° ~n;':,'r"=`rv. s,.a;; Hack Lake Wilderness Stud Area ~v=vJSA1 r:.' >~i x4w::?Y~~.,A ;d~ g- :t,. 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J. - T - BLM Land i t 0 Private Land t l I v x' National Forest Land 1 Non Motorized Route - a,t:: '~-3,., Jan: f -are' 5 Yr U Motorized Rout. 4 o ;i y County Road 51 tw. li 1 - •4 Scale 1:75 000 z a s tYtltea ~ - Contour Interval 50 meters 7/01 X" l~ • ill Ulm- Conservationists' Wilderness Proposal ~ ff within Eagle County CCoy r Ste'. and r N - idge tJD J ~ a - AULL GULCH T c ! - - ? n r _ n DEEP tt , Legend Citizens' Wilderness Proposal EE3Wilderness Study Area Area of Critical Envirormental Concern Recreation Management Area County Road jr Interstate 70 Highway r:.,o-.5~---- ' ,~1' c• County Line Land Status 0 Public Land I National Forest Land • <5~~ - Private Land 0 1 2 3 4 5 Miles` I I r ~l (J State Land sae i : M,000 AREA NAME: CASTLE PEAK ACREAGE IN LEGISLATION: 16,250 IN WSA: 12,237 BLM acres: 16,250 private acres: 0 state acres: 0 total: 16.250 NATURAL VALUES - * Subalpine Douglas fir and Spruce-fir forest, Sagebrush ecosystems, and numerous aspen stands * Stream and lake riparian and aquatic habitat * Mountain scenery, Castle Peak geologic feature * Elk calving, black bear, deer, mountain lion habitat Prime goshawk habitat, potential habitat for Canada lynx CURRENT USES * Hiking, hunting, camping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, photography * Cattle and sheep summer grazing, Three permittees on two allotments * Big game hunting/outfitting and three commercial 4WD tour operators on boundary roads of WSA VALID EXISTING RIGHTS * Water rights on 5 springs, 1 ditch and 1 reservoir * 54 water rights recorded (State Water Resources Division) * No ROW'S exist CURRENT MANAGEMENT * Livestock grazing on two allotments * OHV status: 12,237 acres is Closed to Travel (WSA) 4,013 acres if Limited to Designated Routes (CWP) * 12, 237 under WSA status, managed under IMP and to provide for semi-primitive non motorized recreation opportunities * 4,013 acres managed to provide for semi-primitive motorized recreation opportunities (CWP) * Landsrin the WSA are not available for leasing, and contain no current leases. * CWP area outside of the WSA:. has NSO stipulation in place for Castle Peak SRMA * Managed for VRM Class II. AREA NAME: FLAT TOP WILDERNESS ADDITION (HACK LAKE) CWP ACREAGE: 13,272 IN WSA: 10 BLM acres: 3,485 USFS acres: 9,787 private acres: 0 state acres: 0 total: 13,272 NATURAL VALUES * Diverse vegetation encompassing the sagebrush zone up to the aspen and spruce-fir zone with moist swamp areas and open grassy parks * High scenic quality of the adjacent cliffs of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, panoramic views of distant mountain ranges * Surrounded by glacial moraine, steep rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops * Includes aquatic and riparian habitat * Habitat for deer, elk, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, badger, blue grouse, beaver, and waterfowl and potential habitat for Canada lynx * Includes part of a historic Ute Trail CURRENT USES * Hiking, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, camping, horseback riding * Cattle summer grazing on two allotments * Commercial Horseback trips * Big game hunting VALID EXISTING RIGHTS * Two ROW'S within CWP area * Two water rights recorded (State Water Resources Division) * No current oil and gas leases * Closed to mineral material sales and is proposed for mineral withdrawal CURRENT MANAGEMENT * Three permittees grazing livestock on two allotments * OHV status: 3,100 acres is currently "Closed" to Motorized Travel * 10 acres in WSA status and managed under IMP * 3,100 acres are currently managed to provide for semi-primitive non-motorized recreation opportunities under a Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) * NSO stipulation is in place for SRMA * VRM Class II AREA NAME: DEEP CREEK CWP ACREAGE: 22.170 IN WSA: 0 BLM acres: 4,410 USFS acres: 17,760 private acres: 0 state acres: 0 total: 22.170 NATURAL VALUES * Scenic rugged and remote limestone canyon up to 3,000 feet deep * More than 40 caves; including Colorado's longest known cave * Pristine stream with high-quality blue spruce/Douglas-fir/red-osier dogwood riparian habitat * Provides habitat for deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, bald eagle, peregrine falcon, northern goshawk, Townsend's big-eared bat, roundtail chub, songbirds, and raptors. Some potential habitat for Canada lynx CURRENT USES * Hiking, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, nature study(geology), camping, picnicking, sightseeing, caving * Cattle and sheep summer grazing * Big game hunting VALID EXISTING RIGHTS * Mining claims (limestone) * Water rights, (1)water diversions and (1)ditch in area * Two water rights recorded (State Water Resources Division) * No ROW's exist CURRENT MANAGEMENT * Livestock grazing, two permittees on three allotments * BLM OHV status: 2,380 acres is currently "Closed" to Motorized Travel * 2,380 acres are currently managed under a Special Recreation Management Area to provide for primitive and semi-primitive non-motorized recreation opportunities * Designated as ACEC for scenic values; unsuitable for utility and communication facilities * Open to Oil and Gas leasing, not currently leased for oil & gas; NSO and no subsurface occupancy was stipulated in 1991 and will be applied to any future leases to protect surface and cave resources * VRM Class I and Class 11 AREA NAME: BULL GULCH ACREAGE IN LEGISLATION: 14,364 IN WSA: 15,201 BLM acres: 15,201 private acres: 0 state acres: 0 total: 15,201 NATURAL VALUES * Diverse landscapes including alpine zones giving way to colorful canyons and cliffs along the Colorado River drainage * Outstanding geologic features of sedimentary and volcanic origins * Habitat for deer, elk, bobcat, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, mountain lion, potential habitat for lynx, prairie falcons, bald eagles, sage grouse * Outstanding scenery with colorful cliffs CURRENT USES * Hiking, hunting, camping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, floatboating, fishing, photography * Cattle and sheep summer grazing, three permittees on two allotments * Big game hunting/outfitting and commercial floatboating and fishing along the Colorado River on the Western boundary VALID EXISTING RIGHTS * 636 acres are in split estate owned by the State of Colorado * Part of the WSA along the western boundary is under a power site withdrawal * No ROW'S exist * 17 water rights recorded (State Water Resources Division) CURRENT MANAGEMENT * Livestock grazing on two allotments * OHV status: 14,364 acres is Closed to Travel (WSA) * 15, 201 acres under WSA status, managed under IMP and to provide for semi-primitive non motorized recreation opportunities * 10,214 acres designated as an ACEC for scenic values. Unsuitable for utility and communication facilities. * Land within WSA not available for leasing, and contains no current leases. * 10,436 acres is managed under Bull Gulch Special Recreation Management Area for diverse semi- primitive recreation opportunities ORDINANCE NO. 32 SERIES OF 2001 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE APPROVED USES OF SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 6, VAIL VILLAGE INN, PHASE IV, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONVERSION OF ACCOMMODATION UNITS INTO TYPE III EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, In 1976, the Vail Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 7, Series of 1976, establishing Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn; and WHEREAS, Section 12-9A-10 of the Zoning Regulations permits major amendments to approved uses of Special Development Districts to eliminate accommodation units and to change uses; and WHEREAS, Daymer Corporation, the owner of the Vail Village Inn, Phase IV; has submitted an application for a major amendment to Special Development District No. 6 to convert accommodation units into Type III Employee Housing Units; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to amend the approved uses for Special Development District No. 6, to allow for the conversion of accommodation units into Type III Employee Housing Units; and WHEREAS, this major amendment to Special Development District No. 6 shall not supercede any previous approvals for Special Development District No. 6; and WHEREAS, the revised major amendment to the Special Development District is in the best interest of the town as it meets the Town's development objectives as identified in the Town of Vail Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Zoning Regulations, the Planning & Environmental Commission held a public hearing on the major amendment application on November 12, 2001; and WHEREAS, the Planning & Environmental Commission has reviewed the prescribed criteria for a major amendment and has submitted its recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council; and WHEREAS, all notices as required by the Town of Vail Municipal Code have been sent to the appropriate parties; and WHEREAS, due to extraordinary circumstances, the Vail Town Council considers it in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to amend the approved uses for Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn; and Revised No,-k, 19. 2001 1 WHEREAS, the approval of the major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, and the development standards in regard thereto shall not establish precedence or entitlements elsewhere within the Town of Vail; and WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council finds that the proposed major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, complies with the nine design criteria outlined in Section 12-9A-8 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code. The applicant, as required, has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Council that any adverse effects of the requested deviations from the development standards of the underlying zoning are outweighed by the public benefits provided or has demonstrated that one or more of the development standards is not applicable, or that a practical solution consistent with the public interest has been achieved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Purpose of the Ordinance The purpose of Ordinance No. 32, Series of 2001, is to amend the approved uses for Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, Phase IV. The approved development plans and uses for Phases I, II, III, & V remain approved and unchanged for the development of Special Development District No. 6 within the Town of Vail, unless they have otherwise expired. Only the uses for Phase IV are hereby amended and adopted. This ordinance shall not supercede any previous approvals for the redevelopment of Phase IV of the Vail Village Inn and the owner may act on these previous approvals as approved in Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2001, at any time, until such approval expires. The purpose of Ordinance No. 32, Series of 2001, is to eliminate 74 accommodation units and to add 56 Type III Employee Housing Units until June 1, 2002. Section 2. Amendment Procedures Fulfilled. Plannina Commission Renort The approval procedures described in Section 12-9A of the Vail Municipal Code have been fulfilled, and the Vail Town Council has received the recommendation of the Planning Environmental Commission of approval for a major amendment to the approved uses for Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn. Requests for amendments to Special Development District No. 6 shall follow the procedures outlined in Section 12-9A of the Vail Municipal Code. Revised N.-.bcr 19. 2001 2 Section 3. Special Development District No. 6 The Special Development District and the Major Amendment to the approved uses are established to assure comprehensive development and use of the area in a manner that would be harmonious with the general character of the Town, provide adequate open space and recreation amenities, and promote the goals, objectives and policies of the Town of Vail Comprehensive Plan. Special Development District No. 6 is regarded as being complementary to the Town of Vail by the Vail Town Council and the Planning & Environmental Commission, and has been established since there are significant aspects of the Special Development District that cannot be satisfied through the imposition of the standard Public Accommodation zone district requirements. Section 4. Chance in Use - Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, Phase IV The seventy-four (74) accommodation units located in the Vail Village Inn, Phase IV, shall be eliminated. No more than fifty-six (56) Type III employee Housing Units shall be allowed. The Type III Employee Housing Units shall be allowed through a conditional use permit which shall expire on June 1, 2002, and after such date the use shall revert to the approved uses of Special Development District No. 6. Section 5. Date of Expiration This major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, Phase IV, shall expire on June 1, 2002, and the approved uses shall revert to those approved in Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, Phase IV. Section 6. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 7. The repeal or the repeal and re-enactment of any provisions of the Vail Municipal Code as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any Rcciud N-.bc, 19. 2001 3 violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. Section 8. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. The repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof, heretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 20th day of November, 2001, and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 4`h day of December, 2001, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ludwig Kurz, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 4'h day of December, 2001. Ludwig Kurz, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk Ro iud November 19. 2001 4 ORDINANCE NO. 33 SERIES OF 2001 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TOWN AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES DUE FOR THE 2001 TAX YEAR AND PAYABLE IN THE 2002 FISCAL YEAR. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Town Council to provide for the levy, assessment and collection of Town ad valorem property taxes due for the 2001 year and payable in the 2002 fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, that: 1. For the purpose of defraying part of the operating and capital expenses of the Town of Vail, Colorado, during its 2002 fiscal year, the Town Council hereby levies a property tax of 4.696 mills upon each dollar of the total assessed valuation of $564,820,860 for the 2001 tax year of all taxable property within the Town, which will result in a gross tax levy of $2,652,399, calculated as follows: Base mill levy 4.690 $2,649,010 Abatement levy .006 3,389 Total mill levy 4.696 $2,652.399 Said assessment shall be duly made by the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, as directed by the Colorado Revised Statutes (1973 as amended), and as otherwise required by law. 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. 1 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL, this 4" day of December, 2001. A public hearing shall be held hereon on the 18th day of December, 2001, at the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, in the Municipal Building of the Town. Ludwig Kurz, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED in this 18" day of December, 2001. Ludwig Kurz, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk 2 Proposed Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Adjustments #3 of 2001 Revenue Expenditure Amount Amount Description Increase Increase Reason Capital Projects Fund Reimb for projects 63,625 Share with VRD cost of Dobson Arena improvements Repair & Maintenance (139,196) Move creekside water system improvements to General Fund Dobson Ice Arena 86,840 Addition of doors at arena Subtotal Capital Projects Fund 63,625 (52,356) Real Estate Transfer Tax Street Furniture 11,000 Subtotal RETT Fund 0 11,000 General Fund Library Grant Revenue 17,500 To recognize grant revenue for library Franchise Fee Revenue 41,500 Additional revenue from rise in gas prices Charter Revenue 13,800 Additional revenue for bus charters Professional Fees 11,463 Community survey costs Advertising 10,430 Promotion of unanticipated events Flags 7,300 Salt Lake City torch relay Credit Card Fees - Parking 10,000 Additional credit card fees based on use Overtime 13,800 Overtime for charter routes Library Grant Expenditures 17,500 Expenditure of grant revenues at library Contract Labor 27,410 Valet program costs Utilities - Gas 50,000 To cover rise in gas prices Contract Labor 60,000 Vail standards implementation Repair & Maintenance 139,196 Move creekside water system improvements to General Fund Subtotal General Fund 72,800 347,099 Dispatch Services Fund Recruitment Expenses 4,500 To fill positions Equipment 8,000 Fifth console upgrade Repair & Maintenance 15,000 Move service agreement to this fund versus General Fund Subtotal Dispatch Fund 0 27,500 Total All Funds 136,425 333,243 Supp Aprop 3 of 2001 1 11/28/2001 12:15 PM ORDINANCE NO. 34 SERIES OF 2001 AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TO THE TOWN OF VAIL GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, DISPATCH SERVICES 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 AS SET FORTH HEREIN; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. WHEREAS, contingencies have arisen during the fiscal year 2001 which could not have been reasonably foreseen or anticipated by the Town Council at the time it enacted Ordinance No. 28, Series of 2000, adopting the 2001 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and, WHEREAS, the Town Manager has certified to the Town Council that sufficient funds are available to discharge the appropriations referred to herein, not otherwise reflected in the Budget, in accordance with Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail; and, WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the foregoing, the Town Council finds that it should make certain supplemental appropriations and budget adjustments as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO that: 1. Pursuant to Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail, Colorado, the Town Council hereby makes the following supplemental appropriations and budget adjustments for the 2001 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado, and authorizes the expenditure of said appropriations as follows: General Fund 347,099 Capital Projects Fund (52,356) Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund 11,000 Dispatch Services Fund 27.500 Total 333,243 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extend only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 4th day of December, 2001, and a public hearing shall be held on this Ordinance on the 18`h day of December, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ludwig Kurz, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 18"' day of November, 2001. Ludwig Kurz, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk ORDINANCE #35 SERIES OF 2001 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF VAIL DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN WHEREAS, the Town of Vail adopted, effective January 1, 2000 a deferred compensation plan known as the Town of Vail Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"), for the purpose of providing retirement benefits for certain of its employees; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vail desires to amend the Plan to provide additional options for the distribution of termination or retirement payments; NOW THEREFORE, the Plan is hereby amended, effective January 1, 2000, to amend and restate Section 5.2, Benefit Payments, Form of Payment, as follows: 1. 5.2 Form of Payment: A Participant or Beneficiary may elect payment in one of the following forms: (a) Lump Sum: A single payment of the entire balance in a Participant's account. (b) Annuity: Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual payments contingent on the life expectancy of the Participant or Beneficiary, or over such life expectancy and a guaranteed period of time. (c) Installments: Subject to the limitations of Section 5.3, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual payments over a specified period of time or in specified annual dollar amounts. (d) Combination: A lump sum cash payment of a portion of the balance in a Participant's account, with the remainder of the account to be paid in substantially equivalent monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual installments as specified by the Participant. The election of a schedule of installment payments is irrevocable. 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof. 4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein. 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extend only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution, or ordinance, or part thereof, theretofore repealed. INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 4th day of December, 2001, and a public hearing shall be held on this Ordinance on the 18th day of December, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado. Ludwig Kurz, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this 18th day of December, 2001. Ludwig Kurz, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk RESOLUTION # 12 SERIES OF 2001 TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, SINGLE FAMILY REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 1992 SERIES A THE `BONDS"); AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGE LOANS HELD WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION; MAKING CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS AND DESIGNATIONS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, Colorado (the "Town") is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, duly organized and existing under the laws and Constitution of the State of Colorado; and WHEREAS, the County and Municipality Development Revenue Bond Act, Article 3, Title 29 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (the "Act"), authorizes the Town to finance and acquire one or more projects, including any land, building or other improvement and real and personal properties (other than inventories, raw materials and working capital) suitable or used for or in connection with residential facilities for low- and middle-income families and persons intended for use as the sole place of residence by the owners or intended occupants, to the end that a sufficient supply of adequate, safe and sanitary dwellings may be provided; and WHEREAS, the Town is further authorized by the Act to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of defraying the cost of financing and refinancing any project, including the payment of principal and interest on the proposed revenue bonds for not exceeding three years, the funding of any reserve funds which the Town may deem advisable to establish in connection with the retirement of the proposed revenue bonds and all incidental expenses incurred in issuing such bonds, and to secure payment of such bonds as provided in the Act; and WHEREAS, the Town, pursuant to the Act, has issued its Single Family Revenue Refunding Bonds, 1992 Series A, in the aggregate principal amount of $7,505,000 (the "Bonds") pursuant to a Trust Indenture, dated as of July 1, 1992 (the "Indenture"), by and between the Town and First Interstate Bank of Denver, N.A.; and . WHEREAS, pursuant to the Indenture, the Bonds are subject to optional redemption on June 1, 2002; and WHEREAS, the Town has determined to sell the mortgage loans held with respect to the Bonds (the "Mortgage Loans") and use the proceeds from such sale to redeem the Bonds on such date pursuant to the Indenture; and WHEREAS, the Town has further determined to enter into a mortgage loan purchase contract (the "Purchase Contract"), pursuant to which the Town will sell the Mortgage Loans, such Purchase Contract to be in a form acceptable to the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town has determined to authorize the sale of the Mortgage Loans and the redemption of the Bonds, the execution and delivery of such documents and the taking of such other actions as may be necessary or convenient to further carry out the purposes of the Resolution; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO: Section 1. Approval of Sale of Mortgage Loans and Redemption of Bonds. The Town hereby approves the sale of the Mortgage Loans and the redemption of the Bonds pursuant to the Indenture. vailresolution Section 2. Redemption of Bonds. That the Mayor of the Town and the Town Manager of the Town (collectively, the "Authorized Signatories") are hereby authorized to execute any notices, certificates, contracts, documents, instruments, letters of instruction, written requests and other papers, required by the Indenture in connection with the redemption of the Bonds. Section 3. Approval, Execution and Delivery of the Purchase Contract. That the Purchase Contract is hereby approved and that the Authorized Signatories are each hereby authorized to execute the Purchase Contract and to deliver the Purchase Contract to the other parties thereto. Section 4. Execution and Delivery of the Other Documents. That the Authorized Signatories are hereby authorized to execute and attest such other agreements, assignments, certificates, contracts, documents, instruments, releases, financing statements, letters of instruction, written requests and other papers, whether or not mentioned herein, as may be necessary or convenient to carry out or assist in carrying out the purposes of this Resolution. Section S. Power to Revise Form of Documents. That, notwithstanding any other provision of this Resolution, the Authorized Signatories executing the documents authorized herewith are each hereby authorized to make or approve such revisions in the form of the documents presented herewith as (the execution thereof being conclusive evidence of their approval of such revisions) may be necessary or convenient to carry out or assist in carrying out the purposes of this Resolution. Section 6 Designation of Investment Banker. The Town hereby designates George K. Baum & Company as investment banker (the "Investment Banker") to the Town in connection with the sale of the Mortgage Loans and the redemption of the Bonds. Section 7. Designation of Bond Counsel. The Town hereby designates Chapman and Cutler as bond counsel ("Bond Counsel") to the Town in connection with the sale of the Mortgage Loans and the redemption of the Bonds. Section 8. Authorization of Certain Actions. The Town authorizes the Investment Banker and Bond Counsel to take such actions on behalf of the Town as may be necessary in connection with the sale of the Mortgage Loans and the redemption of the Bonds. Section 9. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and upon its adoption. Section 10. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution. [Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank] INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of December, 2001. Ludwig Kurz, Mayor ATTEST: Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager RE: Town Manager's Report DATE: December 4, 2001 Meeting Schedule/Packet DeliverX As directed by the Council at their recent retreat, we have implemented a new schedule for Council meetings, whereby the Council will only be meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Additionally, as requested by Council, we will make Council packets available on the Wednesday prior to each Council meeting. As discussed at the retreat, it will take several weeks to fully implement this schedule. This is due to required changes in submittal material for the Council agenda such as PEC actions, special requests to Council, and other legislative and quasi-judicial matters considered by the Council. While I believe the new schedule can allow the Council to be productive and allow the Council to focus on the larger strategic issues, it is also important to note that it will also require discipline on the part of the staff and the elected officials. In order to make the best use of the meeting time available, I will be meeting with the Mayor on a weekly basis to review agendas and set Council schedules. From the Council's perspective, it would be helpful if you have issues or concerns that you communicate them to me directly, rather than waiting until Tuesday at Council meetings. Specifically, issues such as potholes, street signs, and other constituent issues can be communicated to me or Pam either by phone or by e-mail and we will deal with them accordingly. Pursuant to the Council's direction at the retreat, I have instructed department directors to keep staff presentations short and to the point and to assume that the Council has reviewed the written material and is generally familiar with the issue. East Meadow Drive Christmas Entertainment The East Meadow Drive Christmas Entertainment permit allows for roving entertainers to play music and sing at various sites along East Meadow Drive on Saturdays and Sundays in December. They will roam up and down East Meadow Drive from Vail Road to the east side of the Austria Haus. There are seven areas they will perform in, mostly on private property. The stipulation is the bus route and East Meadow Drive are not impacted by crowds. The time frames for the entertainment are as follows: 12/1 11 am to 3 pm Rupert Oberlohr Duo 12/8 11 am to 7 pm TBD 12/9 11 am to 7 pm TBD 12/15 11 am to. 3 pm Rupert Oberlohr Duo 12/22 5 pm to 7 pm Helmut Fricker Duo 12/23 5 pm to 7 pm Helmut Fricker Duo 12/29 11 am to 7 pm TBD 12/20 11 am to 7 pm TBD TBD - This will only happen if they find available entertainers (due to the lateness of the event, they are finding most entertainers are already booked) and the time allows for flexibility. Rick Scapello and the East Meadow Drive owners/retailers are sponsoring this event on East Meadow Drive. UPCOMING ITEMS: December 18, 2001, Work Session VRD Quarterly Meeting Ford Park Managed Parking Vail Bike Taxi Discussion December 18. 2001, Eveninci Meetinq Newspaper Bids Donovan Park Pavilion Costs Ford Park Managed Parking Januarv 1. 2002 - HOLIDAY - NO MEETING - RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 8, 2002 F. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA Wednesday, November 21, 2001 3:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING RESULTS PUBLIC WELCOME PROJECT ORIENTATION / LUNCH - Community Development Department 12:00 pm MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Clark Brittain Bill Pierce Hans Woldrich Andy Blumetti Charles Acevedo SITE VISITS 2:00 pm 1. Safeway - 2171 N. Frontage Rd. West 2. Gramalegui residence - 2614 Larkspur Lane 3. Lionshead Center Building - 520 E. Lionshead Circle 4. Scalpello Arch - E. Meadow Drive & Vail Road 5. Princess World - 227 Bridge Street 6. Joe's Deli - 288 Bridge Street Driver: Bill PUBLIC HEARING - TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 3:00 pm 1. Villa Cortina - DRB00-0077 Bill Final review of exterior alterations & interior conversions. 22 West Meadow Drive/Lot A, Vail Village 2"d Filing. Applicant: Michael Sanner & Rollie Kjesbo MOTION: Charles Acevedo SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 CONSENT APPROVED 2. Lionshead Center Building DRB01-0369 Allison Partial Re-roof at Adult/Children's Ski School 520 E. Lionshead Circle / Vail Liionshead Centre Condominiums Applicant: Vail Resorts MOTION: Clark Brittain SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 TABLED 3. Princess World Jewelers DRB01-0381. Bill Proposed sign. 227 Bridge Street, Unit F/ Lot F, Block 56, Vail Village 15' Filing Applicant: Princess World Jewelers MOTION: Charles Acevedo SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 CONSENT APPROVED WITH 1 CONDITION: Town OF VAIL 1. That there be a black border on the lettering. 4. Joe's Famous Deli DRB01- 0377 Bill Proposed sign. 288 Bridge Street, Unit C-1/1-ot D, Block 5A, Vail Village 1" Filing Applicant: Joe Joyce MOTION: Charles Acevedo SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED DAILY SPECIAL SIGN WITH 1 CONDITION: 1. That the frame match the red window trim. DENIED MENU BOARD 5. Gramalegui residence DRB01-0382. Allison Conceptual review of new secondary home/garage. 2614 Larkspur Lane/Lot 7, Block 1, Vail Intermountain. Applicant: Greg Gramalegui CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE 6. Safeway DRB01-0376 Allison Final review of proposed stone columns. 2171 N. Frontage Rd. West/Lot 3, Vail das Schone Filing 3. Applicant: Safeway Stores 46 Inc. MOTION: Charles Acevedo SECOND: Hans Woldrich VOTE: 3-0 CONSENT APPROVED 7. Scalpello Arch DRB01-0397. Allison Final review of proposed Christmas Arch. E. Meadow Drive & Vail Road/Lot M, Block 5D & Block 5E, Vail Village 15' Filing Applicant: Rick Scalpello CONCEPTUAL - NO VOTE Staff Denials Safeway Building DRB01-0376. Brent Cultured stone exterior finish. 2171 N. Frontage Rd. West/Lot 3, Vail das Schone Filing 3. Applicant: Safeway Stores 46 Inc. Staff Approvals Lipnick residence DRB01-0362. Allison Addition. 1255 Westhaven Circle/Lot 45, Glen Stream. Applicant: Robert & Janie Lipnick Gore Creek Meadows DRB01-0372. Judy New spa. 5020 Main Gore Place/Gore Creek Meadows Townhomes. Applicant: Gore Creek Meadows Homeowners Association 2 Riverbend at Vail DRB01-0373. Judy Re-roof Same-for-Same Unit #2. 4800 Meadow Drive/Riverbend at Vail. Applicant: Riverbend at Vail Homeowners Association Michel residence DRB01-0365. Allison Re-roof. 1770 Alpine Drive/Lot 9, Vail Village West 1st Filing. Applicant: Joan L Michel, Revocable Trust Rodeen residence DR601-0374. Judy Deck addition. 2821 Kinnickinnick Rd., Unit C-3/Columbine North. Applicant: Jeffrey & Shari Rodeen McLaughlin residence DRB01-0375. Judy New window. 600 Vail Valley Drive, Unit A12/Northwoods Condominiums. Applicant: Gabija McLauchlan Harding residence DRB01-0383. Judy New hot tub on rebuilt deck. 4284 Columbine Drive/Lot 20-3, Bighorn Subdivision. Applicant: Jeffrey J. Harding International RM Corp DRB01-0384. Judy Remove asphalt driveway and install heated pavers. 1975 Sunburst Drive/Lot 10, Vail Valley 3`d Filing. Applicant: International RM Corp Homestake Condominiums DRB01-0378. Allison New sign. 1081 Vail View Drive/Lot A-6, Block B, Homestake at Vail Condominiums. Applicant: Homestake at Vail Condominium Association Cashmere of Vail DR801-0388. Judy Widen door 4" to meet Building Code. 174 Gore Creek Drive/Lots A,B,C, Block 5C, Vail Village 1s` Filing. Applicant: Cashmere of Vail Charm School Boutique DRB01-0380. Allison New sign. 321 Bridge Street/Bridge Street Lodge. Applicant: Carla Lewis Share Syndicate XIII, L.L.C. DRB01-0387. Judy Install egress window & well to existing finished basement. 1645 Golf Terrace #34/Vail Golf Course Townhomes. Applicant: Share Syndicate XIII, L.L.C. 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. 3 J Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479- 2356,Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information. 4 s MEMORANDUM November 29, 2001 To: Vail Town Council Bob McLaurin Pam Brandmeyer Steve Thompson From: Sally Lorton Re: October Sales Tax Collections Attached please find the latest sales tax worksheet. I estimate I'll collect another $49,000.00 in October sales tax to bring October collections to $468,433.00. If so, we will be down 14.39% or $78,768.00 from October of 2000 and down 16.48% or $92,404.00 from budget. V r Town of Vail Sales Tax Worksheet 11/28/01 % Change % Change 2001 Budget from from Month 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Budget Collections Variance 2000 Budget January 1,599,123 1,713,091 1,709,654 1,855,364 1,805,707 1,894,597 1,935,782 2,052,569 2,115,359 2,066,459 2,034,529 2,087,561 2,207,084 119,523 8.48% 5.73% February 1,695,850 1,737,343 1,780,568 1,828,766 1,814,495 1,816,107 1,993,389 2,089,673 2,153,121 2,021,486 2,223,670 2,280,739 2,361,676 80,937 6.21% 3.55% March 1,897,718 2,051,820 1,977,995 1,988,090 2,250,656 2,139,298 2,240,865 2,580,992 2,368,077 2,415,202 2,545,573 2,611,010 2,561,731 (49,279) 0.63% -1.89% April 634,174 616,648 691,163 864,303 794,668 791,092 966,993 874,427 1,107,334 952,843 926,771 950,308 1,041,242 90,934 12.35% 9.57% May 236,359 250,809 268,000 257,248 287,315 324,681 318,920 329,783 382,718 370,864 388,121 397,259 447,061 49,802 15.19% 12.54% June 448,227 468,948 468,598 475,161 548,820 590,685 594,907 630,366 633,400 692,811 721,774 739,993 749,907 9,914 3.90% 1.34% July 665,094 737,288 742,750 811,538 892,830 893,483 963,717 1,043,637 1,107,882 1,130,883 1,235,470 1,263,442 1,155,005 (108,437) -6.51% -8.58% August 678,071 761,992 767,257 825,954 891,566 867,125 990,650 1,073,430 1,183,926 1,050,004 1,038,5161 1,062,475 1,118,046 55,571 7.66% 5.23% September 482,328 491,684 485,954 560,535 725,205 645,902 630,453 637,831 735,608 806,600 817,313 838,140 735,285 (102,855) -10.04% -12.27% October 364,002 324,802 367,578 400,525 408,405 461,791 413,573 472,836 515,531 536,204 547,201 560,837 419,433 (141,404) -23.35% -25.21% r,`. 'fir;:, 'q+ar: 'ti. ..v; fa`'• ";+r;'i:~' ..ems •r~ ;n xa„ a>.•, a. Total 8,700,946 9,154,425 9,259,517 9,867,484 10,419,667 10,424,761 11,049,249 11,785,544 12,302,956 12,043,356 12,478,938 12,791,764 12,796,470 4,706 2.54% 0.04% November 438,731 428,086 497,907 553,681 594,491 611,147 601,208 707,166 656,596 582,260 691,445 708,836 December 1,625,219 1,691,775 1,846,223 1,974,553 1,992,855 1,994,540 2,068,851 2,254,709 2,070,834 1,883,805 2,062,205 2,078,220 ~ . ,.ems- ..:5:.. Total 10,764,896 11,274,286 11,603,647 12,395,718 13,007,013 13,030,448 13,719,308 14,747,419 15,030,386 14,509,421 15,232,588 15,578,820 12,796,470 u Iy TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road • • , CHAMPIONSHIPS Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 Fax: 970-479-2157 www.ci.vail.co.us TM November 30, 2001 To the Vail Town Council: I represent a group of residents of the Town of Vail who have an interest in constructing a memorial to veterans of the United States armed forces, as well as individuals from our community who have passed away and could be remembered by their families. The memorial we are proposing would be located in East Vail's Bighorn Park, and would include: a pavered area off Meadow Drive, flagpoles to commemorate each branch of the armed forces, and a staircase leading from the roadway to the lower bench area, all in all, a very simple and understated design (design attached). We are willing to undertake a fundraising effort (through paver sales and donations) to pay for the entire project. In the future, we would look to the Town of Vail to maintain this tranquil area. Our belief is this would come at a minor ongoing cost to the town. The local VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) has been very involved in the conceptual stages of this project and would gladly take a forward role in the funding effort. In order to have this ready for an opening Memorial Day dedication, we would ask the support of Council now in order to proceed with our fundraising efforts. Thank you for your consideration of our request. We will look forward to hearing your response. Sincerely, Moses Gonzales 4061 Bighorn Road, 12H Vail, CO 81657 (970)479-8247 tow RECYCLEDPAPER f Q~L oxZ- ~y ~Ju Qo P°Ues 4f 3-Q E- PA E!L- qyt3z, c Q8 ~ ST~~S j titc.L$~fl~ Ly i~