HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-20 Support Documentation Town Council Evening SessionAMENDED
TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING MEETING
TUESDAY, August 20, 2002
6:00 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. ITEM/TOPIC: Citizen Participation. (5 min.)
2. ITEM/TOPIC: Request to Proceed Thru the Process for
Christmas Tree Lighting on Public Right-of-Way. (5 min,
Rick Scalpello (see attached memo).
3. ITEM/TOPIC: Discussion of memorial park (east end of Kafsos,
Spraddle Creek trailhead; streamwalk between the Mountain Haus and
Ford Park. (30 min.)
Diana Donovan
Chuck Ogilby
Merv Lapin
4. ITEM/TOPIC: Formal Motion to Approve Design & Prepare
Construction Contract of the Donovan Park Pavilion. (5 min
Diana Donovan
5. Greg Hall ITEM/TOPIC:
Cortina Lane Street Improvements Project. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Approve and Award contract.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
Cortina Lane is scheduled to undergo an asphalt overlay, major drainage
improvements, and road widening at sections less then 20' in width, during the
2002 construction season under the capitol streets maintenance budget. The
need for these improvements is prompted by the deteriorating pavement, the
poor drainage system currently in place, and safety hazards along the roadway.
Cortina Lane currently has a varying width of asphalt anywhere from 24' to 16'.
The narrow sections present a major safety hazard to all vehicle, bicycle, and
pedestrian traffic. Since Cortina Lane is the only access to the popular Davos
Trailhead, pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic volumes are much larger
than on other typical residential streets within Vail. The narrow widths
combined with poor sight distance and steep road grades present a serious hazard
to the traveling public.
The current drainage system poses a safety hazard as well. The 2' to 3' deep
ditches located on the north side of the road are a hazard due to there close
proximity to the edge of the existing asphalt. They have proven to attract many
stray vehicles, especially during the winter when the roads are slick.
In addition to the safety hazards, the existing drainage system does not function
properly. A good portion of the runoff runs along the south side of the road and
flows down many of the steep downhill driveways. The rest of the runoff either
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runs down the middle of the roadway or sheets into the deep ditches.
The Town's goal is to resurface the existing deteriorating asphalt, improve the
drainage system by recrowning the roadway, adding curb, gutter and inlets, and
replacing the open ditches with storm sewer pipe. The Town also plans on
eliminating the existing safety hazards by maintaining a consistent asphalt width
of 20' and by eliminating the open ditches.
At the time this project was being developed the Eagle River Water and
Sanitation District (ERW&SD) had determined that they would need to replace
the existing 6" cast iron pipe waterline with a new 10" ductile iron pipe to
prevent additional leakage and waterline breaks and to increase the fire flows to
acceptable levels.
In order to save both agencies time and money, the Town and ERWS&D, have
designed and bid the project to be completed at the same time. By completing
the construction jointly, both agencies will save money on cost-shared items, the
construction time will be streamlined and completed as one instead of two
separate projects, and disruption to the residents will be minimized to one
construction time period.
ERW&SD has Bid and accepted their portion of the work and are anticipating a
start date of August 26th, 2002.
The Town has received four bids for the "Cortina Lane Street Improvement
Project". The bids are as follows:
Bids:
Contractor Total Bid
B&B Excavating $204,396.15
Dallarosa Construction $278,895.02
Longs Excavation $312,385.00
Ewing Construction $325,913.00
B&B Excavating's bid is within budget. By completing the project now and
having acost-share agreement with ERWS&D, the Town will save
approximately $25,000 off the bid in construction costs, up to $2,000 in
materials testing, and approximately $7,000 in survey work.
Staff recommends awarding the project to B&B Excavating.
The Project is scheduled to begin soon after ERW&SD's project and be
substantially complete by October 31st, 2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Public Works Department recommends awarding the project to B&B
Excavating.
6. Greg Hall ITEM/TOPIC: Parking Discussion. (1 hour)
Mike Rose
7.
Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution No. 11, Series of 2002, A RESOLUTION
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE TOWN'S
PROPERTY TAX; AND PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS
RELATING THERETO. (1.5 hrs. for Items #7, 8, 9).
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ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve or deny Resolution No. 11.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: The Council has determined that in order
to finance the construction, acquisition and/or maintenance of
necessary capital projects and to avoid a reduction in the level and
quality of Town services a tax increase is required. Article X, Section
20 of the Constitution ("TABOR") requires voter approval for incurring
debt, the creation of any tax, and for spending certain moneys above
limits established by TABOR. TABOR also requires the Town to
submit ballot issues (as defined in TABOR) to the Town's electors on
limited election days before action can betaken on such ballot issues.
November 5, 2002, is one of the election dates at which ballot issues
may be submitted to the Town's electors pursuant to TABOR. As
such, the Council has requested a resolution be drafted to allow the
Town to seek voter approval to increase taxes for the purposes
provided in Resolution No. 11.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve or deny Resolution No. 11.
8. Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution No. 14, Series of 2002, A RESOLUTION
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND
INCREASE IN TAXES TO FINANCE A CONFERENCE CENTER;
AND PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS RELATING THERETO.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, deny, amend or table
Resolution No. 14.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Council has requested consideration of a
resolution which would submit a ballot issue for the November 5, 2002,
coordinated election contemplating an increase in taxes and the issuance of
bonds to finance the construction of a conference center in the Town of Vail.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve or table Resolution No. 14.
9.
Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance No. 24, Series 2002, AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE UNIFORM ELECTION CODE IN
CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN ELECTIONS; AND SETTING FORTH
DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. (5 min.)
ACTION. REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve Ordinance No. 24 on first
reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: It is necessary to utilize the requirements and
procedures of the Uniform Election Code in lieu of the Municipal Election
Code when the Town of Vail elects to participate in a coordinated election
with Eagle County. Section 2.1 of The Town Charter allows the Town to
elect, via ordinance, to utilize said requirements and procedures of the
Uniform Election Code in these instances.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 24 on first reading.
10. ITEM/TOPIC: Resolutions #12 and #13, Series of 2002, regarding
Russ Forrest Vail Mountain School. (5 min.)
11. ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinances #21, 22, and 23. Series of 2002,
Vail Mountain School, 1ST reading. (30 min.)
Russ Forrest
ITEM/TOPIC Amendment to the Vail Mountain School Development Plan and associated
rezoning, land use plan amendments, and hazard area amendment requests
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located at Lots 11 and 12, Block 2, Vail Village 12tH and Tract C, Block 1, Vail
Village 12tH
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, Deny, or Table Request
The specific resolutions and ordinances being considered include:
1) Resolution 12, Series of 2002: A request to amend the official Town of Vail Land
Use Map for Tract C, Block 1, Vail Village 12tH Filing from Low Density Residential to
Public/Semi-Public;
2) Resolution 13, Series of 2002: A request to modify the official Town of Vail
Rockfall Hazard Map to indicate approved mitigation for 3160 N. Frontage Road/Lot
12, Block 2, and Tract C, Block 1, Vail Village 12tH Filling;
3) Ordinance 21, Series of 2002: A request to rezone Lot 12, Block 2, Vail Village 12tH
F'""9 to General Use, The northern portion of this lot is zoned Agriculture Open Space;
4) Ordinance 22, Series of 2002: A request to rezone 3010 Booth Falls Road/Lot 11,
Block 2, Vail Village 12tH Filing from Two-Family Residential to General Use;
5) Ordinance 23, Series of 2002: A request to rezone Tract C, Block 1, Vail Village 12tH
Filing from Two-Family Residential to General Use;
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
On August 12, 2002, the Planning and Environmental Commission unanimously recommended
to the Town Council that they approve the above mentioned requests. The PEC also approved
of three conditional use permits (conditions are in attachment B) and a preliminary plat for a
major subdivision request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the applicants requests based on
the criteria, findings, and conditions outlined in the Planning and Environmental Commission
memorandum dated August 12, 2002.
12.
Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance No. 19, Series 2002, an ordinance establishing
tandards and regulations regarding the protection of wildlife. 2"d reading.
(15 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with amendments
or reject Ordinance No. 19.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: This issue was discussed at council work
session on July 2, 2002. At that time, the council's direction was to come
back with an appropriate ordinance. For additional details please see the
memorandum dated June 25, 2002 from Dwight Henninger and Matt Lindvall
to the Vail Town Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve, or approve with amendments,
Ordinance No. 19 on second reading.
13. Town Manager's Report. (5 minutes)
14. Adjournment (10:20 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, SEPTEMBER 3, 2002, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
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TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2002, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. IN TOV
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, BEGINNING AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
THE NEXT VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR EVENING MEETING
WILL BE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, 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.
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August 20, 2002
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To: TOV Council
Subject: TOV Resolution Candidate--An On-going Improvement Program
The TOV council is our municipal government's equivalent to a
private corporation's board of directors. In the same way that
many corporate boards need to be more involved in the processes
of how things get done, so might you be more tuned in.
Currently, you are exercising your vested responsibilities
regarding financial shortfalls. You have taken an immediate
action by asking that departmental operating budgets be reduced
by approximately five percent, yielding about one million dollars.
Many active/retired CEOs and CFOs will go:.bn~record in stating
that reductions of 5-10% as an initial first step is a prudent._
action.
Subsequent steps need.to be balanced and well thought_oizt:
As an analogy, longer term solutions to a water shortage should
involve both conservation (you know it!spossible) and additional
supply (with a lot of unknowns). Currently there is a proposal
to raise property taxes, but the "conservation".side is-only
addressed through a stop-gap operating budget .reduction move.
[That's missing? As the TOV's board of directors, you need to be
privy to what goes on between the inputs (dollars & headcount)
and the outputs (services, infrastructure, etc.). This go-between
is the "black:•-.box" containing the 'processes of providing services,
infrastructure, etc.. Processes can and should be measured.
It appears,.the only measure you have of the processes~of how
things get done are contained in the annual opinion survey. ..: ...
Members of the public rate the council, staff and some of the
boards in an overall view. Other measures rate specific areas
of service/infrastructure outputs. What else should we have?.....
A Proposal For An On-going Improvement Program:
o An going program that provides annual report measurements,
mini improvement projects and generally providing another:.:
layer of substance to the town's vision, mission and values.
o Examples. of iteris.to be trend measured:
- Decision Options: quantity & quality of decision options
presented at departmental and council/public meetings.
The focus is to expand the perspectives-given to decision-
makers before something moves ahead.
- Project Planning: Evaluating the frequency and understanding
that upfront planning ($/time) pays a huge :dividend in the
execution phase. This is not a no-brainer--American industry
continues to re-discover the principals and practices. We
have current and poignant examples where we could have done
better.
- (Page two of Rondeau's letter (8/20/02) to the TOV Council)
- Bottom-up Idea Vitality: Providing a measure of the
vitality of ideas generated by lst/2nd line employees
and members of the public being seriously considered
and .adopted :.~.i.Such measurements should also pickup the
environment for potential whistle-blowers--being hea~~
'~ and fairly evaluated/appraised=for their willingness to
come forward.
o The typical setting for starting an improvement program
is a departmental meeting which..is facilitated by a 3rd
party and all members ".leave their stripes at the door."
It is amazing how forthright and creative these sessions
become. The end result is an honest assessment on a pre-
determined rating scale and candidates for mini-projects
to drive improvement.
o The TOV may well be a five on a scale of one to ten (10
being the ultimate). -This would be great and it would
create a substantial road for improvement, none-the-less.
o Improvement programs have:varid.us names. For example,
General Electric (one of the top 2-3 best managed companies)
calls its 5-6 year old improvement program the Six Sigma
measurement. It is addressed in. the.introductory paragraphs
of their annual report.
Summary
I encourage the council to consider the notions presented izere
in parallel with any notions~of raising the mil levy on
property taxes. In fact, I believe two resolutions shouid..be joined
together--both a supply proposal (any tax increase) and a
conservation proposal„(opening the "black box").
Thanks for your consideration in this important matter.
Sincerely,
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Paul J. Rondeau
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Mary Caster -VAIL MOUNTAIN SCHOOL RESOLUTIONS
From: Mary Caster
To: Russ Forrest
Date: 8/14/02 9:09 AM
Subject: VAIL MOUNTAIN SCHOOL RESOLUTION
Your resolution numbers will be 12 and 13- sorry for the confusion! Please acknowledge that you received this- thanks!
RESOLUTION NO. 11
Series of 2002
A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE TOWN'S PROPERTY TAX; AND
PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS RELATING THERETO
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado (the
"Town"), is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under laws of the State of
Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have
been duly elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds and determines that in order to finance the
construction, acquisition and/or maintenance of necessary capital projects and to avoid a reduction in
the level and quality of Town services a tax increase is required; and
WHEREAS, Article X, Section 20 of the Constitution ("TABOR") requires voter
approval for incurring debt, the creation of any tax, and for spending certain moneys above limits
established by TABOR; and
WHEREAS, TABOR requires the Town to submit ballot issues (as defined in
TABOR) to the Town's electors on limited election days before action can be taken on such ballot
issues; and
WHEREAS, November 5, 2002, is one of the election dates at which ballot issues
may be submitted to the Town's electors pursuant to TABOR; and
WHEREAS, the County Clerk of Eagle County (the "County Clerk") is conducting a
coordinated election on November 5, 2002, pursuant to Section 1-7-116, C.R.S.
WHEREAS, the Council is of the opinion that the Town should seek voter approval
to increase taxes for the purposes provided in this resolution; and
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Y WHEREAS, it is necessary to set forth certain procedures concerning the conduct of
the election.
NOW THREOFRE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO:
Section 1. All actions heretofore taken (not inconsistent with the provisions of
this resolution) by the Town and the officers thereof, directed towards the election and the objects
and purposes herein stated are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Unless otherwise defined
herein, all terms used herein shall have the meanings defined in Section 1-1-104, C.R.S., and
TABOR.
Section 2. Pursuant to the applicable laws of the State of Colorado, the Council
hereby determines that an election shall be held on November 5, 2002, at which there shall be
submitted to the registered electors of the Town the questions set forth in Section 3 hereof. The
Town shall participate in the coordinated election being conducted by the County Clerk on
November 5, 2002. The officers of the Town are authorized to enter into an intergovernmental
agreement with the County Clerk pursuant to Section 1-7-116 of the Uniform Election Code. Any
such intergovernmental agreements heretofore entered into in connection with the Election are
hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
Section 3. The Council hereby authorizes and directs the designated election
official to certify to the County Clerk, on or before September 11, 2002, the ballot issue in
substantially the form of the following question:
SHALL TOWN OF VAIL TAXES BE INCREASED $2,300,000 ANNUALLY 1N
2003 AND THEN ANNUALLY BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE
RAISED THEREAFTER FROM THE LEVY OF AN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
TAX OF NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLS FOR THE PURPOSES OF
INCREASING FIRE_ PROTECTION AND SUPPRESSION; RESOURCES AND
FOR :CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, OR MAINTENANCE OF CAPITAL
PROJECTS; AND SHALL THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH TAXES AND ANY
INVESTMENT INCOME THEREON, BE COLLECTED AND SPENT AS A
VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO LIMITS
WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF
Resolution No. 11, Series of 2002 2
THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
Section 4. The Council hereby appoints-the Town Clerk as the designated
election official for purposes of performing acts required or permitted by law in connection with the
election. Pursuant to Section 1-1-111(2) C.R.S., all powers and authority granted to the Council may
be exercised by the designated election official, including but not limited to the power to appoint
election judges.
Section 5. If a majority of the votes cast on the question to authorize the levy of
taxes submitted at the election shall be in favor of the levy of taxes as provided in such question, the
Town acting through the Council shall be authorized to proceed with the necessary action of the levy
of taxes in accordance with such question. Any authority to levy the taxes, if conferred by the results
of the election, shall be deemed and considered a continuing authority to levy the taxes so authorized
at any one time, or from time to time, and neither the partial exercise of the authority so conferred,
nor any lapse of time, shall be considered as exhausting or limiting the full authority so conferred.
Section 6. The officers of the Town are hereby authorized and directed to take all
action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this resolution.
Section 7. 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 in no manner affect any remaining provisions of this
resolution, the intent being that the same are severable.
Section 8. All resolutions or parts of resolutions inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revive any
resolution or part of any resolution heretofore repealed.
Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of August,
2002.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
Resolution No. 11, Series of 2002
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Resolution No. 11, Series of 2002
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Eagle ~ Valley
Alliance For ~ SustainabGity
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PO Box 4923 Vail, CO 81658 www.eaglevalleyalliance.org
Ph: (970)979-2440 F: (970)4'79-2452
August 20, 2002
Town of Vail
75 S. Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Vail Town Council:
I'm writing this letter in support of the proposed Middle Creek employee housing development
for the following reasons: meeting the need for housing for locals near the pedestrian village,
meeting that need in a clustered, low-impact environmentally responsible manner, and offering an
automobile-free lifestyle for those able to live and work in Vail.
An estimated 500 vehicles a day consume parking spaces daily in Vail for commuting workers
alone, using up valuable finite parking that otherwise should be available to guests. According to
the Sonoran Institute report on Population, Employment, and Personal Income Trends for Eagle
Coun ,gross income outflows outpaced inflows by around $57 million in 1999 alone, an
indication of employees living outside Eagle County and commuting in daily to work. This
disparity has steadily increased over the past 12 years. Not only are dollars being taken out of the
local economy, but employees are being sentenced to long daily commutes just to have a place to
call home.
The environmental impact of commuting alone can be assessed in the following manner: The
average daily commute in Eagle County is 18 miles. Ninety-one percent of commuters travel via
single-occupancy vehicles. Given an average gas mileage of 20 mpg, providing local housing
versus commuting workers in for 256 employees each year would save roughly 93,075 man
hours, 83,768 gallons of gasoline, eliminate 838 tons of C02 emissions, or the equivalent of
planting 349 acres of trees. Of course this doesn't include cost of roads, vehicles themselves,
impacts to wildlife, sedimentation from road sanding, insurance, vehicular accidents, etc.
In addition, plans for the development are to meet or exceed LEED or BuiltGreen Colorado
environmental design standards, acting as a model for energy and water efficiency, sustainable
site design, indoor air quality, and renewable material use.
In 2000 when SKI magazine rated Vail as the #4 resort in the country, two weak points of the
survey responses reflected Vail as being (a) too "old", and (b) too expensive. Adding an element
youth and affordability near the village would add vibrancy and a piece to the community that
otherwise seems to be lacking.
The proposed Middle Creek development is beneficial with regards to the three criteria of
sustainability: good for the local economy, good for the environment, and benefits community in
the form of improved quality of life and retention of local employees. As a representative for the
Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability, we endorse the proposed development.
Sincer ,
Adam Palmer
Executive Director, EVAS
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Vail Town Council
75 S.oLth Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Council Members,
T am concerned that the proposed Middle Creek rental development
is. in. danger of being scrapped. If we continue to concern ourselves
solely with the aesthetic needs of the ultra rich, we will soon find the
hole in our infrastructure beyond repair. A town needs to have people
to run it. If we can't provide affordable living conditions within that
town, who wi II be there to answer the 911 cn) ls, or care for the sick, or
tench our children?
It is time we put some serious effort into making living here
affordable for the people who keep this town going, and not just in
keeping those with deep pockets fr®m living Too near anyone who might
offend their sensibilities.
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Vail Town Council
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
towncouncil@ci.vail.co.us
(970) 479-1860 phone
(970) 479-2452 fax
I am writing in support of the proposed Middle Creek rental development for local employees on
the site commonly known as "Mountain Bell." The need for employee housing grows every
year, and while the Town of Vail has made strides in providing for-sale options, an affordable
rental development is much needed.
Residents living within town boundaries are essential to the year round viability of the
community, as well as the economy. This location in particular has the advaritages of being on
the Town's bus route and bike path, as well as being within walking distance of Vail Village and
Lionshead.
I have reviewed the density, rental rates, and elevations of the proposed development plan, and
feel that the project is very appropriate at this site. Please feel free to contact me should you
have any questions.
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Vail Town Council
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
towncouncil@ci.vail.co.us
(970) 479-1860 phone
(970) 479-2452 fax
I am writing in support of the proposed Middle Creek rental development for local employees on
the site commonly known as "Mountain Bell." The need for employee housing grows every
year, and while the Town of Vail has made strides in providing for-sale options, an affordable
rental development is much needed.
Residents living within town boundaries are essential to the year round viability of the
community, as well as the economy. This location in particular has the advantages of being on
the Town's bus route and bike path, as well as being within walking distance of Vail Village and
Lionshead.
I have reviewed the density, rental rates, and elevations of the proposed development plan, and
feel that the project is very appropriate at this site. Please feel free to contact me should you
have any questions.
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towncouncil@ci.vail.co.us
(970) 479-1860 phone
(970) 479-2452 fax
I am writing in support of the proposed Middle Creek rental development for local employees on
the site commonly known as "Mountain Bell." The need for employee housing grows every
year, and while the Town of Vail has made strides in providing for-sale options, an affordable
rental development is much needed.
Residents living within town boundaries are essential to the year round viability of the
community, as well as the economy. This location in particu-ar has the advantages of being on
the Town's bus route and bike path, as well as being within walking distance of Vail Village and
Lionshead.
I have reviewed the density, rental rates, and elevations of the proposed development plan, and
feel that the project is very appropriate at this site. Please feel free to contact me should you
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75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
towncouncil@ci.vail.co.us
(970) 479-1860 phone
(970) 479-2452 fax
I am writing in support of the proposed Middle Creek rental development for local employees on
the site commonly known as "Mountain Bell." The need for employee housing grows every
year, and while the Town of Vail has made strides in providing for-sale options, an affordable
rental development is much needed.
Residents living within town boundaries are essential to the year round viability of the
community, as well as the economy. This location in particular has the advantages of being on
the Town's bus route and bike path, as well as being within walking distance of Vail Village and
Lionshead.
I have reviewed the density, rental rates, and elevations of the proposed development plan, and
feel that the project is very appropriate at this site. Please feel free to contact me should you
have any questions.
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Vail Town Council
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
towncouncil@ci.vail.co.us
(970) 479-1860 phone
(970) 479-2452 fax
I am writing in support of the proposed Middle Creek rental development for local employees on
the site commonly known as "Mountain Bell." The need for employee housing grows every
year, and while the Town of Vail has made strides in providing for-sale options, an affordable
rental development is much needed.
Residents living within town boundaries are essential to the year round viability of the
community, as well as the economy. This location in particular has-the advantages of_being on
the Town's bus route and bike path, as well as being within walking distance of Vail Village and
Lionshead.
I have reviewed the density, rental rates, and elevations of the proposed development plan, and
feel that the project is very appropriate at this site. Please feel free to contact me should you
have any questions. .
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Fiber Optic Tree Lights at Village Center
Fact Sheet
Background
Council approved $28K in the 2002 Public Works budget to install a fiber optic light system
on the large tree at Checkpoint Charlie.. (Fiber optic lights would allow the color of the tree
lights to be changed by switching colored filters (e.g. the tree could be red for~St. Valentine's
Day; green for St. Patrick's Day; or red/white/blue for the Fourth of July), making it a year-
round attraction.) Unfortunately, the bid that was received to install the lights was
approximately 50% higher than budget, so an alternative was proposed by Public Works:
install the lights on a smaller tree with Public Works personnel assisting in the installation.
This approach would allow Public Works to evaluate whether they could do the installation
on the larger tree themselves and perhaps bring the project back within budget. It would also
permit a better estimate of the number of lights needed to get the desired visual effect.
Several locations were considered for the pilot~tree, but all were eventually rejected for
various reasons.
Proposal
At a meeting with Fred Hibbard, owner of the Village Center commercial properties, and
most of the Village Center business owners, the topic of removing four large trees in front of
Pismo/Pazzos/La Tour was discussed. These once-small trees have become overgrown and
now block several storefronts. I proposed moving the trees to another location in Town, if
possible, or otherwise just removing them and installing one smaller tree in their place on
which the fiber optic lights would be installed. Some of the vacated space could be used as a
stage or seating for street performances. Everyone agreed this was desirable and supported
the proposal. Since the trees are located on Town of Vail property (Fred Hibbard assures me
that this is the case), staff advised that Council would have to give its permission for this
proposal to be reviewed by the DRB before it could start through the process.
Request
Permission is being requested from Council to allow the proposed project to be reviewed by
the DRB. Granting this permission does not mean that Council is approving the request to
install the new tree and fiber optic lights. The project would still have to be reviewed and
approved by the DRB, and Council will still have its normal right to review their decision.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11
Series of 2002
A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE TOWN'S PROPERTY TAX; AND
PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS RELATING THERETO
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado (the
"Town"), is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under laws of the State of
Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have
been duly elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds and determines that in order to finance the
construction, acquisition and/or maintenance of necessary capital projects and to avoid a reduction in
the level and quality of Town services a tax increase is required; and
WHEREAS, Article X, Section 20 of the Constitution ("TABOR") requires voter
approval for incurring debt, the creation of any tax, and for spending certain moneys above limits
established by TABOR; and
WHEREAS, TABOR requires the Town'to submit ballot issues (as defined in
TABOR) to the Town's electors on limited election days before action can be taken on such ballot
issues; and
WHEREAS, November 5, 2002, is one of the election dates at which ballot issues
may be submitted to the Town's electors pursuant to TABOR; and
WHEREAS, the County Clerk of Eagle County (the "County Clerk") is conducting a
coordinated election on November 5, 2002, pursuant to Section 1-7-116, C.R.S.
WHEREAS, the Council is of the opinion that the Town should seek voter approval
to increase taxes for the purposes provided in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to set forth certain procedures concerning the conduct of
the election.
NOW THREOFRE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO:
Resolution No. 1, Series of 2002
Section 1. All actions heretofore taken (not inconsistent with the provisions of
this resolution) by the Town and the officers thereof, directed towards the election and the objects
and purposes herein stated are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Unless otherwise defined
herein, all terms used herein shall have the meanings defined in Section 1-1-104, C.R.S., and
TABOR.
Section 2. Pursuant to the applicable laws of the State of Colorado, the Council
hereby determines that an election shall be held on November 5, 2002, at which there shall be
submitted to the registered electors of the Town the questions set forth in Section 3 hereof. The
Town shall participate in the coordinated election being conducted by the County Clerk on
November 5, 2002. The officers of the Town are authorized to enter into an intergovernmental
agreement with the County Clerk pursuant to Section 1-7-116 of the Uniform Election Code. Any
such intergovernmental agreements heretofore entered into in connection with the Election are
hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
Section 3. The Cowlcil hereby authorizes and directs the designated election
official to certify to the County Clerk, on or before September 11, 2002, the ballot issue in
substantially the form of the following question:
SHALL TOWN OF VAIL TAXES BE INCREASED $2,300,000 ANNUALLY IN
2003 AND THEN ANNUALLY BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE
RAISED THEREAFTER FROM THE LEVY OF AN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
TAX OF NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLS FOR THE PURPOSES OF
CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, OR MAINTENANCE OF CAPITAL
PROJECTS; AND SHALL THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH TAXES AND ANY
INVESTMENT INCOME THEREON, BE COLLECTED AND SPENT AS A
VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND AN EXCEPTION TO LIMITS
WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF
THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?
Section 4. The Council hereby appoints the Town Clerk as the designated
election official for purposes of performing acts required or permitted by law in connection with the
election. Pursuant to Section 1-1-111(2) C.R.S., all powers and authority granted to the Council may
be exercised by the designated election official, including but not limited to the power to appoint
Resolution No. 1, Series of 2002 2
election judges.
Section 5. If a majority of the votes cast on the question to authorize the levy of
taxes submitted at the election shall be in favor of the levy of taxes as provided in such question, the
Town acting through the Council shall be authorized to proceed with the necessary action of the levy
of taxes in accordance with such question. Any authority to levy the taxes, if conferred by the results
of the election, shall be deemed and considered a continuing authority to levy the taxes so authorized
at any one time, or from time to time, and neither the partial exercise of the authority so conferred,
nor any lapse of time, shall be considered as exhausting or limiting the full authority so conferred.
Section 6. The officers of the Town are hereby authorized and directed to take all
action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this resolution.
Section 7. 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 in no manner affect any remaining provisions of this
resolution, the intent being that the same are severable.
Section 8. All resolutions or parts of resolutions inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revive any
resolution or part of any resolution heretofore repealed.
Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20`I' day of August,
2002.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Resolution No. 1, Series of 2002
RESOLUTION NO. 14
Series of 2002
A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND INCREASE IN TAXES
TO FINANCE A CONFERENCE CENTER; AND PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS
RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado (the
"Town"), is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under laws of the State of
Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have
been duly elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds and determines that it is in the public interest to
finance the construction of a conference center in Town and that it is necessary to increase taxes and
issue bonds for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, Article X, Section 20 of the Constitution ("TABOR") requires voter
approval for incurring debt, the creation of any tax, and for spending certain moneys above limits
established by TABOR; and
WHEREAS, TABOR requires the Town to submit ballot issues (as defined in
TABOR) to the Town's electors on limited election days before action can be taken on such ballot
issues; and
WHEREAS, November 5, 2002, is one of the election dates at which ballot issues
may be submitted to the Town's electors pursuant to TABOR; and
WHEREAS, the County Clerk of Eagle County (the "County Clerk") is conducting a
coordinated election on November 5, 2002, pursuant to Section 1-7-116, C.R.S.
WHEREAS, the Council is of the opinion that the Town should seek voter approval
to increase taxes for the purposes provided in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to set forth certain procedures concerning the conduct of
the election.
Resolution No. 14, Series of 2002
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO:
Section 1. All actions heretofore taken (not inconsistent with the provisions of
this resolution) by the Town and the officers thereof, directed towards the election and the objects
and purposes herein stated are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Unless otherwise defined
herein, all terms used herein shall have the meanings defined in Section 1-1-104, C.R.S., and
TABOR.
Section 2. Pursuant to the applicable laws of the State of Colorado, the Council
hereby determines that an election shall be held on November 5, 2002, at which there shall be
submitted to the registered electors of the Town the questions set forth in Section 3. hereof. The
Town shall participate in the coordinated election being conducted by the County Clerk on
November 5, 2002. The officers of the Town are authorized to enter into an intergovernmental
agreement with the County Clerk pursuant to Section 1-7-116 of the Uniform Election Code. Any
such intergovernmental agreements heretofore entered into in connection with the Election are
hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
Section 3. The Council hereby authorizes and directs the designated election
official to certify to the County Clerk, on or before September 11, 2002, the ballot issue in
substantially the form of the following question:
SHALL THE TOWN OF VAIL DEBT BE INCREASED $50,060,000 WITH A
REPAYMENT COST OF $95,610,000 AND SHALL TOWN TAXES BE
INCREASED $3,830,000 ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING
THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A CONFERENCE CENTER
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LIMITS:
• THE TAX INCREASE SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE LEVY OF
A TOWN LODGING TAX AT THE RATE OF 1.50% AND AN
INCREASE IN THE TOWN SALES TAX RATE FROM 4.00% TO 4.50%;
• THE LODGING TAX SHALL BE LEVIED ON THE PRICE PAID FOR
THE RENTING OR LEASING OF LODGING FOR LESS THAN THIRTY
CONSECUTIVE DAYS;
Resolution No. 14, Series of 2002
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• THE INCREASED SALES TAX SHALL APPLY TO ALL
TRANSACTIONS THAT THE TOWN'S EXISTING SALES TAX
APPLIES TO EXCEPT FOR THE SALES OF FOOD FOR HOME
CONSUMPTION;
• THE INCREASE IN THE SALES TAX SHALL TERMINATE WHEN THE
DEBT IS PAID IN FULL BUT THE LODGING TAX SHALL CONTINUE
TO BE COLLECTED AFTER SUCH PAYMENT IN FULL FOR THE
PURPOSE OF OPERATING THE CONFERENCE CENTER;
• SUCH DEBT SHALL BE EVIDENCED BY THE ISSUANCE OF
REVENUE BONDS PAYABLE FROM THE TAXES AUTHORIZED BY
THIS. QUESTION AND OTHER TOWN REVENUES AS THE COUNCIL
MAY DETERMINE; SUCH BONDS TO BE SOLD IN ONE OR MORE
SERIES ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND WITH SUCH
MATURITIES AS PERMITTED BY LAW AND AS THE TOWN
COUNCIL MAY DETERMINE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR
REDEMPTION OF THE BONDS PRIOR TO MATURITY WITH OR
WITHOUT PAYMENT OF A PREMIUM;
AND SHALL THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH DEBT AND TAXES AND ANY
EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH PROCEEDS AND
REVENUES BE COLLECTED AND SPENT AS A VOTER APPROVED
REV ENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF T_HE COLORADO
CONSTITUTION?
Section 4. The Council hereby appoints the Town Clerk as the designated
election official for purposes of performing acts required or permitted by' law in connection with the
election. Pursuant to Section 1-1-111(2) C.R.S., all powers and authority granted to the Council may
be exercised by the designated election official, including but not limited to the power to appoint
election judges.
Section 5. If a majority of the votes cast on the question to authorize the bonds
and the levy of taxes submitted at the election shall be in favor of issuance of the bonds and the levy
of taxes as provided in such question, the Town acting through the Council shall be authorized to
proceed with the necessary action to issue the bonds and the levy of taxes in accordance with such
question. Any authority to issue the bonds and levy the taxes, if conferred by the results of the
election, shall be deemed and considered a continuing authority to issue the bonds and levy the taxes
Resolution No. 14, Series of 2002
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so authorized at any one time, or from time to time, and neither the partial exercise of the authority
so conferred, nor any lapse of time, shall be considered as exhausting or limiting the full authority so
conferred
Section 6. The officers of the Town are hereby authorized and directed to take all
action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this resolution.
Section 7. 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 in no manner affect any remaining provisions of this
resolution, the intent being that the same are severable.
Section 8. All resolutions or parts of resolutions inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revive any
resolution or part of any resolution heretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20`i' day of August,
2002.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Town of Vail, Colorado
Resolution No. 14, Series of 2002
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ORDINANCE NO. 24
Series of 2002
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE ,UNIFORM
ELECTION CODE IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN
ELECTIONS; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD
THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado (the
"Town"), is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under laws of the State of
Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have been
duly elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.1 of the Charter provides that Town elections are to be
governed by the Colorado Municipal Election Laws except as otherwise provided by the Charter or
an ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1-1-102, C.R.S., the Town may provide by
ordinance that it will utilize the requirements and procedures of the Uniform Election Code of 1992
(the "Code") in lieu of the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965 with respect to any election;
and
WHEREAS, the Code provides that the County Clerk of Eagle County may conduct
coordinated elections in November of each year; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to permit the use of the Code when the Town is
participating in a coordinated election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF VAIL, COLORADO:
Section 1. The Town shall utilize the requirements and procedures ofthe Uniform
Election Code of 1992, Articles 1 to 13 of Title 1, C.R.S., as amended from time to time, in lieu of the
Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965, Article 10 of Title 31, C.R.S., as amended from time to
time, with respect to any coordinated election (as defined in the Code) in which the Council has
decided the Town should participate.
Section 2. All actions heretofore taken (not inconsistent with the provisions of this
ordinance) by the Town and the officers thereof, directed towards the election and the objects and
purposes herein stated are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Unless otherwise defined
herein, all terms used herein shall have the meanings defined in Section 1-1-104 C.R.S., and
TABOR
Ordinance 24, Series of 2002 1
Section 3. The officers of the Town are hereby authorized and directed to take all
action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer shall not be construed to revive any
ordinance or part of any ordinance heretofore repealed.
Section 5. This Ordinance, as adopted by the Town Council, shall be numbered
and recorded by the Town Clerk in the official records of the Town. The adoption and publication
shall be authenticated by the signatures of the Mayor, or Mayor Pro Tem, and Town Clerk, and by
the certificate of publication.
Section 6. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication following final passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON
FIRST READING this 20th day of August, 2002 and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 3rd day of September, 2002, at 7:30 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 3rd day of September, 2002
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance 24, Series of 2002 2
ORDINANCE NO. 19
SERIES 2002
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS REGARDING THE PROTECTION
OF WILDLIFE AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, it is the Town Council's opinion that the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the
Town of Vail, and the wildlife indigenous to this valley, would be enhanced and promoted by the adoption of
this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, maintaining a sustainable wildlife and bear population in the Vail Valley depends upon
minimizing human conflicts with bears and other forms of wildlife; and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that the feeding of wildlife within the Town of Vail constitutes a
menace to property and to the health, welfare, peace and safety of the citizens of Vail; and
WHEREAS, human refuse provides an abundant yet unhealthy supply of food for wildlife, which
supports artificially high populations and places an additional strain on the supply of naturally occurring
foods; and
WHEREAS, reported human-bear conflicts have dramatically increased over the past twelve (12)
months; and
WHEREAS, adopting regulations for proper storage of food or refuse edible by bears and other
forms of wildlife has been proven to reduce conflicts between humans and wildlife.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado, that:
Title 5 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail is hereby amended by the addition of Chapter 9, "Wildlife
Protection," to read as follows:
Section 1. Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter 9 is to protect and maintain wildlife in the Town of Vail and surrounding
areas and to minimize the risk of dangerous interaction between humans and wildlife.
Section 2. Definitions
A. Wildlife -Any undomesticated animal, including but not limited to elk, deer, sheep, lynx,
skunks, gels, bears, raccoons, coyotes, beavers, porcupines, mountain lions, bobcats
and foxes.
B. Resident -Any person, firm, corporation or organization within the Town of Vail or on Town
controlled land.
Section 3. Residential Refuse Disposal
A. All residential refuse containers that receive garbage and/or refuse edible by wildlife must
be secured in a manner that does not create an attraction for wildlife.
B. Residents with curbside pickup shall place their refuse containers at the curb, alley, or
public right-of-way er~ly at or after 6:00 a.m. on the morning of pickup. After pickup, the
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containers must be re-secured ~ ~ in an
appropriate manner by 7:00 p.m.
Section 4. Special Event.Refuse Disposal
Outdoor special event sites shall be kept free from the accumulation of refuse edible by wildlife.
Refuse must be collected from the grounds at the close of each day's activities and shall be deposited into
appropriate containers or enclosures or be removed to an appropriate disposal site.
Section 5. Construction Site Refuse Disposal
All construction sites must have a designated container that receives refuse edible by wildlife. ~h+s
~ag. The refuse in this container shall be emptied at the end of each workday and deposited
into appropriate containers or enclosures or be removed to an appropriate disposal site.
Section 6. Feeding of Wildlife Prohibited
A. No person shall intentionally or unintentionally feed or provide food in any manner for
wildlife on public or private property within the Town of Vail. A person will be considered to
be in violation of this ordinance if they leave or store any garbage, refuse or food product in
a manner that would create an attraction for wildlife.
B. No person shall leave or store any refuse, food product, pet food, grain or salt in a manner
which would constitute a lure, attraction or enticement for wildlife.
C. Bird feeders are allowed. However between the dates of April 15th and November 15th, all
bird feeders must be suspended on a cable or other device so that they are inaccessible to
bears and the area below the feeders must be kept free from the accumulation of seed
debris.
D. Exceptions: This regulation shall not apply to: 1) Any individual, company or corporation
that is duly licensed by the State of Colorado or otherwise entitled under law posses a
wildlife species; 2) Any action that is officially sanctioned by the State of Colorado that
would require feeding, baiting, or luring of wildlife. (An example of one such action would be
scientific projects dealing with capturing and tagging wildlife); 3) the feeding of wild birds,
unless the bird feed begins to attract other forms of wildlife.
Section 7. Enforcement
Town of Vail Police and Code Enforcement officers shall have the power to issue a warning
notice or a summons and complaint to any person in violation of this Chapter 9.
Section 8. Penalty Assessment
Violation of any provision of this chapter by any person, firm or corporation, whether
as owner or occupant, shall be handled in the following manner:
A. First Violation: The first violation of this Chapter will result in a Notice of Violation to an
alleged offender. The alleged offender will be warned and informed of the proper
precautions necessary to prevent the feeding of wildlife and the necessary actions to meet
the provisions of this Chapter, which may include but are not limited to: removal of wildlife
attractants, time limits for the placement of curbside refuse containers, and use of bear
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resistant refuse containers. Said notice shall include a reasonable time schedule for
compliance. An alleged offender who timely complies with the first Notice of Violation will
not be subject to the penalty provisions of this Chapter.
B. Second Violation: The second violation of this Chapter will result in another Notice of
Violation, as well as a Summons and Complaint. Two Notices of Violation within a twelve
(12) month period will subject the violator to the penalty provisions of this Chapter. Failure
to comply with the first Notice of Violation within the designated time frame may be deemed
a second violation. The second Notice of Violation shall include a compliance schedule
when applicable.
C. Subsequent Violation(s): Offenders who have violated this Chapter more than two times
within a twelve (12) month period or continue to fail in achieving timely compliance with a
previous notice will be subject to a graduated fine schedule as set forth herein.
Section 9. Penalties
A. The graduated fine schedule for the penalty assessment procedure is as follows:
Warning for the first violation.
$100 to $250 fine for the second violation within twelve (12) months of the
first violation, or failure to comply with the designated
compliance schedule associated with the first violation.
$250 to $999 fine for each successive violation within twelve (12) months of
the previous violation, or failure to comply with the
designated compliance schedule associated with the
second or subsequent violation.
B. Any Town of Vail Police or Code Enforcement Officer shall have the authority to issue
Notices of Violation, summonses and complaints for violation of any provision of this
Chapter.
C. In addition to the criminal enforcement set forth above, The Town of Vail may seek
injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate civil relief to enforce the provisions of this
Chapter.
Section 10. Violator's Responsibilities
In addition to the penalties outlined herein, violator's will be required to perform all necessary
actions to remove or abate attractants of wildlife. This may include, but shall not be limited to: the removal
of bird feeders or pet food, cleaning or appropriate storage of barbeque grills, and/or the required use of
wildlife resistant containers and/or wildlife proof containers.
Section 11. Notice of Violation
A resident shall be deemed to have been issued an appropriate Notice of Violation if it is personally
served upon the resident, posted on the resident's premise, or placed in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid and
addressed to the resident according to the last known address given by the resident to any Town of Vail or
Eagle County government department. If the identity of the resident is not known, the entity responsible for
payment of the garbage removal services for the subject location will be held responsible for complying with
this Chapter and for any penalties assessed pursuant to the same.
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Section 12.
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 13.
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.
Section 14.
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.
Section 15.
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, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST
READING this 6th day of August, 2002 and a public hearing shall be held on this Ordinance on the 20th day
of August, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 20th day of August, 2002
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Bob McLaurin,~ Town Manager
RE: Town Manager's Report
DATE: August 20, 2002
SUMMER COMMUNITY PICNIC
The third and final community picnic, which will be hosted by the town's admin.
staff, is scheduled from noon to 1:30 P.M. this coming Thursday, August 22, at
Stephens Park in Intermountain. Council attendance is highly recommended.
Please let Mary or Suzanne know if you're planning to join us.
WHITEWATER PARK IMPROVEMENTS.
Several weeks ago we discussed the possibility of making improvements to the
third hole in the Vail Whitewater Park. As you may recall, this third hole is
immediately beneath the pedestrian bridge on the Gore Creek promenade. At
that time, the Council directed that we move forward with the improvements to
the Whitewater Park, but leave the pedestrian bridge in place.
Subsequent discussions with our designers and engineers have made me aware
that it is impractical to make the improvements to the Whitewater Park without
the removal of the pedestrian bridge. As indicated, this is due to the location of
the hole immediately beneath the bridge.
If you wanted to proceed with this project (bridge and Whitewater improvements)
the following is a cost summary of the project:
Pedestrian bridge structure
Bridge design inc snowmelt
Artist designed railing
Bridge project management
Contingency 10%
Subtotal Pedestrian bridge
$74,000
$33,000
$35,000
$7,000
$14,900
$163,900
Water park construction $40,000
estimate
Design estimate $10,000
Contingency 10% $5,000
Subtotal water park $55,000
Total project cost estimate $218,900
If you wish to proceed with the complete project as discussed, we could have this
project completed by May 15 of 2003. Please advise as how you wish us to
proceed.
UPCOMING ITEMS:
Work Session, September 3, 2002
Interview RFP Respondents for Information Centers
Overview of Municipal Facilities Masterplan.
Evening Meeting, September 3, 2002
Selection of Contractor for Information Centers
Open Space Initiative Presentation
2"d reading of Vail Mountain School ordinances
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Poco Sabo Plantation
Dear: 1Vlayor and Town Council August 11,2002
Planning and Environmental Commission
Design ReviewlBoard
I as a property owner, believe that the size of the proposal for the Mountain Bell Site is
incompatible with the beauty and world•class scenic image of Vail's main entrance.
We urge the Town of Vail to signifcantly reduce the size of the housing project or move it to a
more appropriate venue. While we all recognize the importance of affordable employee
housing, we urge the Town to preserve ar~d protect Vail's image as visitors first enter our
beautiful Village. As at all other resorts, employee housing should not be the first visual visitors
will encounter. Truly affordable ernptoyee housing should not be attempted where it is neither
appropriate nor affordable.
~ Thank you fox your attention to my thoughts.
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1185 Poco Sabo Lane • Qreen Fond, SC • 29446 • Tel:'(843) 8442500 • Fax; (843) 8448024 • email• itt®Iowoouncry.oam
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Aug•13. 2002 1:44AM ATLANTIS No.1023 P. 2
August 13, 2002
Town of Vail Sign Cade- Revised
Chamber of Commerce Talking Points
SIMPLIFIED SIGN ZONE DISTRICTS:
A The Vllage Zone
1 The majority of the Town of Vail
2 Pedestrian Scale
B Heavy Commercial:
~ Includes and is generally limited to intense commercial zones of West Vail and service station zone areas along
Interstate (CC3 and ABD Planning Zones)
2 Larger sign area allowances appropriate to vehicular traffic
2 SIGN AREA CALCULATIONS:
A Sign Area Allowance Matrix makes understanding allowed sign areas easier
1 Ties sign area allowances to linear feet of storefront
B Diagram illustrations make calculations easy to understand
C Sign area ca~ulation methods provide the opportunity far very simple sign area calculations as well as more complex
but more efficient professionally done calculations by sign companies or design professionals.
3 SIGN TYPES AND CLASSIFICATIONS
A Clearly divided into purpose and forms of signs
B Carefully reviewed to eliminate classifications not used.
C Revisions to sign types include simplified, easily understood descriptions
D New classifications including Outdoor Displays and Window Display Signs
1 Eliminates ambiguities of current ordinances.
4 ENFORCEABLE
A t)esign guidelines are clearly written, with diagrams and illustrations making enforcement of sign requirements
easier.
8 Administration of sign code is clear, simple and immediate.
C Careful attention paid to making enforcement issues fair, understandable
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Faz 970.92b.T1b9
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Mary Caster - Fw: Countywide Open Space Tax
From: "DIANA DONOVAN" <dianamdonovan@msn.com>
To: "Pam Brandmeyer" <pbrandmeyer@ci.vail.co.us>, "Town Council" <towncouncil@ci.vail.co.us>
Date: 8/13/02 6:07 PM
Subject: Fw: Countywide Open Space Tax
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patsy Batchelder" <patz@vail.net>
To: <dianamdonovan@msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 1:21 PM
Subject: Countywide Open Space Tax
> Dear Vail Town Council Members,
> You will be receiving a similar letter from Citizens for Open Space
> coordinator Diana Cecala, but as citizens of Vail, we wanted to
> provide the following current information on the countywide open
> space tax proposal.
> The ballot language and ordinance should be drafted by the county
> next week and we will get it to you ASAP, but basically, the proposal
> is for a countywide 1.5 mil levy property tax increase which would
> generate 2.8 million dollars annually, dedicated to open space land
> or conservation easement purchases.
> It is our feeling that if we cannot get voter approval of the
> initiative this year, key parcels needing to be protected along the
> I.70 corridor will no longer be available for open space protection.
> We are requesting that before the Vail Town Council considers and
> takes any position on this countywide initiative that members of our
> committee meet with staff and town council members to discuss options
> to gain the council's support and that a formal meeting be noticed
> and held to solicit public comment on this critical issue.
> Sincerely,
> Patsy Batchelder
> Andy Wiessner
> Tom Steinberg
> Rick Rogers
> Vail Members of the Citizens for Open Space Committee
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PO Box 2107
Edwards, Colorado 81632
Citizens F or O pen
Spa ce
Memo
To: Diana Donovan
From: Diana Cecala, Coordinator, Citizens For Open Space
CC:
Date: August 12, 2002
Re: Open Space Initiative
Andy Weisner told me he had talked to you and that you would be interested in having us
send you a memo updating you on where we are with the Open Space Initiative. I wanted to
try to provide you with as much information as we have.
Currently the Citizens For Open Space group is working with the County Attorney's Office to
draft ballot language and language for the ordinance. As you know, this process has been
complicated by the fact that the County Attorney, Tom Moorhead, is leaving office tomorrow
before he moves to his new position as judge. Diana Morielli is taking over and drafting the
language for us. We have submitted draft language for the ballot question as well as
recommendations for the ordinance. The County Attorney's Offfice is taking our
recommendations, along with those of the Commissioners, and crafting the final language for
the ballot and the ordinance. My understanding is that the final language will be ready by
next week.
What we proposed in the ballot language is a simple 1.5 mil levy to be applied by Eagle
County to be used for the acquisition of open space to preserve wildlife habitat, protect
working farms and ranches, conserve scenic landscapes and vistas, protect wetlands and
floodplains, and provide public access points to rivers and streams. At this level, each
homeowner would pay $13.73 per year for a home with a market value of $100,000. The
initiative would raise approximately $2.8 million per year at the current assessed values.
In the ordinance, we proposed the organization of a 9 member Citizens Advisory Board to
make recommendations to the County Commissioners regarding expenditures. There would
be one representative from Vail to be nominated by The Town of Vail.
Andy mentioned that you had discussed the possibility of getting some money back for the
Town of Vail. I am not at all sure that this is possible, but if such an arrangement were
possible legally, my understanding is that the money retrieved would have to be spent in
accordance with the county guidelines for the tax -that is, the money would have to be spent
to acquire passive, open space as described above.
As a citizens' group with a number of Vail residents, The Citizens For Open Space
understands that the Town of Vail, and indeed all the governing entities in the valley, suffer
severe funding constraints at this time and have many competing tax priorities. We have
faith in our survey that indicated a 66% voter support level for our initiative across the county.
We urge all municipalities to consider this broad base of support, and put aside their own
specific priorities in favor of an initiative which clearly benefits the county as a whole.
Although the Town of Vail may have little open space left to acquire inside the town limits, it is
undoubtedly true that the tourists who come to Vail want to see a beautiful face on our
county, one that reflects our western heritage rather than the dense development and generic
national chain stores that mar so many locations across the country. For these reasons, we
would hope that the Town of Vail would adopt a positive or at least neutral stance towards
our initiative.
Before your Town Council adopts any position on the open space ballot question, The
Citizens for Open Space requests the opportunity to come before you to discuss the initiative
and seek your endorsement. We also request that the Council allow formal public comment
on this issue before adopting any stance.
We thank you for your consideration in this matter.
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