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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-11 Support Documentation Town Council Special SessionVAIL TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2003 4:30 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AG_ 1• Swearing in of New Council Members. (5 mins.) Lorelei Donaldson ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: All four of the newly elected Council Members-will be asked to stand and raise their right hands as Lorelei administers the oath. 2• Town Council Organizational Meeting: (5 min.) Stan Zemler Selection of Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: As much discussion as desired may take place regarding these elections. At the point in time the discussion is ended, a motion should be made to the effect: "I move that be elected as Mayor of the Town of Vail for a two year term which ends at the organizational meeting held by the new Council after the regular municipal election in November, 2005." There should be a second to the motion, and then the entire Council is to vote "yes" or "no." Vote by secret ballot is also an option. This would then require a verbal motion of approval to be voted upon. Election of the Mayor Pro-Tem should follow the same procedure with the words "Mayor Pro-Tem" substituted for "Mayor" in the motion. 3• Commission on Special Events (CSE). Per Section 3-6-6 of the Vail Municipal Code (attached), Council should appoint from within Council an advisory chairperson or instruct the CSE to select a chair from within its ranks. Bill Jewitt previously served as the Chair. The CSE will be making funding decisions for 2004 special events on November 18t ,which decisions prompt this action. 4• Adjournment. (4:45 P.M.) RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3-6-1 CHAPTER 6 COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS SECTION: 3-6-1: Board Established 3-6-2: Definitions 3-6-3: Members; Appointments; Terms 3-6-4: Removal From Office 3-6-5: Vacancy 3-6-6: Officers; Meetings; Rules 3-6-7: Functions Of The CSE 3-6-8: Appeal To Town Council 3-6-1: BOARD ESTABLISHED: The town council hereby establishes the town of Vail commission on special events ("CSE") composed of five (5) voting members who shall act in accordance with the charter, this chapter, the direction of the town council, as outlined in this chapter, the ordinances of the town of Vail, and shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the town council as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 18(2002) § 1) 3-6-2: DEFINITIONS: SPECIAL EVENT: A function whose prima- ry purpose is to promote an exciting, lively, QUALIFYING CULTURAL EVENT: A func- tion whose primary purpose is cultural in nature rather than economic. These events are typically, but not necessarily, held in a performing arts venue such as Ford Amphi- theater or Dobson Arena. The town council shall establish by resolution a nonexclusive list of qualifying cultural events. 3-6-4 fun and/or prosperous business climate within the town of Vail. (Ord. 18(2002) § 2) 3-6-3: MEMBERS; APPOINTMENTS; TERMS: The CSE shall consist of five (5) voting members appointed by the town council to be designated as follows: one retail; one restaurant; one lodging; one from any of the three (3) categories previ- ously stated; one at large. All five (5) voting members shall be residents of the town of Vail, own real property within .the town of Vail, own a business in the town of Vail, or be employed within the town of Vail. No current event promoters, producers or board members of organizations requesting funding, or their employees, may serve as voting members. The initial terms of two (2) members of the CSE shall be for one year, and the initial term of three (3) members shall be for two (2) years, to be appointed in 2002. Thereafter, the council shall annu- ally appoint CSE members to two (2) year terms every January. (Ord. 31(2002) § 1: Ord. 18(2002) § 3) 3-6-4: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE: Members of the CSE shall serve at the will of the town council and shall be subject to removal by the town council for inefficiency, neglect of duty, failure to at- tend meetings (70 percent mandatory atten- dance at scheduled meetings), malfeasance in office, or any other reasons the town council deems proper. (Ord. 18(2002) § 4) Town of Vail March 2003 3-6-5 3-6-5: VACANCY: Vacancies on the CSE shall occur whenever a member of the CSE reaches the- end- of his term, is removed by the town council, dies, becomes incapacitated and unable to per- form his or her duties for a period of sixty (60) days, resigns, ceases to meet the qualifications for CSE members or is con- victed of a felony. Vacancies shall be filled by a majority vote of the town council. (Ord. 18(2002) § 5) 3-6-6: OFFICERS; MEETINGS; RULES: The CSE shall be chaired by the advisory town council mem- ber until the commission decides a director is appropriate or decides otherwise as to a different chairperson. The term of the chair- man shall be for one 2-year term to coin- cide with the town's regular municipal elec- tion, with eligibility for reelection for three (3) additional two (2) year terms. The CSE shall meet as it determines to be neces- sary, and its meetings shall be in accor- dance with Robert's rules of procedure unless it adopts other rules for the transac- tion of business. Three (3) or more mem- bers must vote for any action for it to pass. The CSE shall keep a record of its resolu- tions, transactions, findings and determina- tions. The CSE will provide quarterly infor- mational reports to the Vail town council, in addition to a full annual financial report at budget time. An annual evaluation of events shall be included. (Ord. 18(2002) § 6) 3-6-7: FUNCTIONS OF THE CSE: The CSE shall support the town council's goals and objectives and align its mission with the town council's marketing direction. The functions and/or duties of CSE shall include, but are not limited to: hiring and overseeing a director and/or staff, as well as event producers and/or 3-6-8 promoters; creating, funding and seeking special events for the town of Vail; evaluat- ing. event applications and event success; submitting an annual budget for operations and events; coordinating the community calendar for special events; seeking out additional funding for special events through sponsorships and donations; evalu- ating and executing contracts for special events; and all other functions as directed by the town council. Qualifying cultural events shall be exempt from the purview and funding of the CSE. However, coordination and timing of qualify- ing cultural events shall be considered by the CSE and included in the CSE master calendar. (Ord. 18(2002) § 7) 3-6-8: APPEAL TO TOWN COUNCIL: A. An appeal to the town council may be made by an adjacent affected property owner or by the town council itself by a majority vote. B. Any appeal must be filed in writing within ten (10) days following the decision of the CSE, or must be called up by the town council within ten (10) days of the decision. C. The council shall hear the appeal within thirty (30) days of its being filed or called up with a possible thirty (30) day extension if the council finds that there is insufficient information. (Ord. 18(2002) § 8) March 2003 Town of Vail TOWN OF VAIL O,~ice of the Tawn Manager 75 South Frontage Road Yai~ Colorado 81657 970-479-21OS/Faz 970-479-2157 TO: VAIL TO FROM: .STAN ZEM DATE: 06NOV03 RE: COMMITT Attached you will find a copy of the Committee appointments section of the work session agenda for November 18th. It has been suggested that Council take additional time in filling some of these assignments; however, there are other committees that could benefit from immediate appointments. Please take time to read and evaluate the narrative for each of these assignments. Where you see COUNCIL DISCRETION, the term is used to indicate the Council may appoint from within or assign staff or another member of the community (please see Water Quality/Quantity and Sybill Navas's offer) to serve in this capacity. Staff has also included whether the position is advisory in nature or voting is mandated. Given the timing of filling Ludwig's position, you might also consider filling some of these positions on an "interim" basis in order to allow the new Councilmember an opportunity to participate. Again, staff is very willing to fill some of these positions at Council's direction and to keep Council updated. If you have any corrections to this overview or require further information, please call Pam Brandmeyer directly at 479-2113. ~~~ RECYCLEDPAPRR WN COUNCIL L ANAGER EE POINTMENTS rnn VAIL TOWN COUNCIL D R A F T WORK SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2003 2:00 P.M. IN TOV COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA 1. Appointment of Two Year Election Commission. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve/deny the potential Election Commission members as presented. BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Section 2.5 of the Charter provides for two registered electors within the Town of Vail to be appointed to the Election Commission for a period of two years and to serve without compensation. The Town Clerk is the chairman of this commission. The appointment occurs following each regular municipal election STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Mary Jo Allen 2. Appointment of Municipal Judge. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Buck Allen has served as the Town of Vail Municipal Judge since 1979. The Charter provides the Municipal Judge should be appointed for a two year term. The suggested motion would be: "I move that be appointed as Municipal Judge of the Town of Vail for a two year term until the organizational meeting held by the new Council after the election in November, 2005" The motion should be seconded and voted on by Council. 3. ITEM/TOPIC: i. Committee Appointments: (1 hour) a. Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Board. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Dick Cleveland has served as the Board Member on NWCCOG. For the past four years, Chuck Ogilby has been the alternate. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Northwest. Colorado Council of Governments Board of Directors." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. The appointment of the Alternate, if needed, will be similar. VOTING MEMBER. COUNCIL DISCRETION. b. Water Quality/Quantity Committee/IVWCCOG Member. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Chuck Ogilby has served as the Council's representative on this committee. Although in the past there has been an alternate for this position, fqr the past four years there has not. Sybill Navas serves on the state Quality Control Committee and would be willing to serve Council in this capacity, if Council so desires. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Appointment Committee to Quality/Quantity Committee/ NWCCOG." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. The appointment of the Apprentice, if needed, will be similar. VOTING MEMBER. COUNCIL DISCRETION. c. Vail Valley Chamber & Tourism Bureau (WCTB). ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Bill Jewitt has served as the Board Member on the WCTB Board. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau Board of Directors." The motion should be seconded.. and voted by the Council. The appointment of the Alternate will be similar. A Town Council member is required in the WCTB bylaws. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every other month, approximate hours 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. The time commitment is 2 to 3 hours every other month. VOTING MEMBER. d. Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) Member and Alternate. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Ludwig Kurz, Rod Slifer and Bob McLaurin have served on CAST. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council for the Colorado Association of Ski Towns." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council Meetings are held every other month around the state. There is no set date or time limit. The Mayor should serve on this, along with the Town Manager. VOTING MEMBER. e. Vail Recreation District/Town Council Subcommittee ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Diana Donovan and Greg Moffet have served as Town Council representatives on this sub-committee. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that. and be appointed to represent the Vail Town Council on the VRD/Town Council Committee." The motion should be seconded and voted on by the Council. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Council members should sit on this committee. Nino Licciardi and Julie Hansen represent the VRD board. ADVISORY MEMBER. f. Commission on Special Events (CSE). ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Sybill Navas has served as representative on this committee, with Bill Dewitt as Chairman. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed to represent the Vail Town Council on the Special Events Committee." The motion should be seconded and voted on by the Council Meetings are held the 3~d Tuesday of each month. The meetings run about two hours. Per Section 3-6-6 of the Vail Municipal code (attached), Council should appoint from within Council an advisory chairperson or instruct the CSE to select a chair from within .its ranks. The CSE will be makin~ funding decisions for 2004 special events on November 18 , which decisions prompt this action. COUNCIL DISCRETION. g. Bravo! Colorado Board. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Bill Dewitt has served as Town Council representative on this board. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed to represent the Vail Town Council on the Bravo! Colorado Board." The motion should be seconded and voted on by the Council. This board meets quarterly for 2 to 3 hours and a Council member is required. VOTING MEMBER. COUNCIL DISCRETION. h. Town of Vail Housing Authority. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Chuck Ogilby is serving athree-year term as the Council's representative on the Authority (expires in 2004). Kim Ruotolo is currently serving until 2008. Staff recommends allowing Kim to serve as the Council representative, thus allowing re- advertisement of Chuck's unexpired term should he choose to step down. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows:."I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Vail Housing Authority." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. The appointment of the Alternate will be similar. Meetings generally are held once a quarter within a one hour time frame. There is the potential for more time when there are special projects. VOTING MEMBER PER STATE LEGISLATION. i. Channel 5 Vail Valley Community Television Board. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Ludwig Kurz has served as the Council's representative on this board. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Channel 5 Vail Valley Community Television Board." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council.. VOTING MEMBER. COUNCIL DISCRETION. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 a.m. j. Art In Public Places (AIPP). ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Diana Donovan has served as the board's representative on this committee. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Art In Public Places board." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. ADVISORY MEMBER. Meetings are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month with meetings generally from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. k. Mauri Nottingham Environmental Award. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Diana Donovan and Chuck Ogilby have served as the Council's representatives on this committee. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the. Mauri Nottingham Environmental Award Committee." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. Meetings are held annually. VOTING MEMBER. COUNCIL DISCRETION. I. Vail Valley Exchange/Sister Cities. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Rod Slifer has served as Town .Council representatives on this committee. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Vail Valley Exchange Committee." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. Meetings are held randomly throughout the year. A Council member is requested. VOTING MEMBER. COUNCIL DISCRETION. m. Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Ludwig Kurz has served as Town Council representative on this authority and Mike Rose serves as alternate. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Regional Transportation Authority." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. The appointment of the Alternate will be similar. VOTING MEMBER REQUIRED BY STATE LEGISLATION. n. Ford Park Management Plan. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Dick Cleveland and Diana Donovan have served as the Council's representatives on this committee. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Ford Park Management Plan Committee." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. Through the approved Ford Park Management Plan, quarterly meetings have been set. A Council member's presence would be welcome, but is not required. Pam Brandmeyer serves as staff representative. ADVISORY MEMBER. COUNCIL DISCRETION. o. Open Space/Charter Committee. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Dick Cleveland has served as the Council's representative on this committee. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Open Space Committee." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. VOTING MEMBER REQUIRED BY TOV CHARTER. p. Colorado Ski Museum and Ski Hall of Fame. Ludwig Kurz has served as the Council's representative on this committee. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Colorado Ski Museum and Ski Hall of Fame." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. ADVISORY MEMBER. COUNCIL DISCRETION. q. Vail Youth Recognition/Ambassador Award. Rod Slifer has served as the Council's representative on this committee. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Vail Youth Recognition Award committee." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. This committee gets together once a year to determine the award recipients. VOTING MEMBER. COUNCIL DISCRETION. r. Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Board (VAGF). Diana Donovan has served as Town Council representative, with Todd Oppenheimer as an advisory member. The board meets on the third Friday of every other month. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Vail Alpine Garden Foundation Board." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council ADVISORY MEMBER. COUNCIL DISCRETION. s. I-70 PEIS (Programmatic Environmental Impact Study).. Greg Hall currently attends these meetings. At such time that an elected official's attendance would be helpful, staff will return to Council for an appointment. t. Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Board (VEND). Greg Moffet served on this board. One member should be appointed, and this member should be different from the Commission on Special Events (CSE). As well, it was discussed scheduling "circulating member participation" by all other councilmembers on a monthly basis so all councilmembers have some degree of exposure to the process by which this board operates. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Board." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. VOTING MEMBER REQUIRED BY State Special District Legislation. u. Vail Chamber and Business Association (VCBA). Dick Cleveland served on this board in an advisory capacity. The board meets the second Tuesday of each month. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Vail Chamber and Business Association Board." The .motion should be seconded and voted by the Council ADVISORY MEMBER. COUNCIL DISCRETION. v. Parking Task Force. Ludwig Kurz and Dick Cleveland currently serve on this board. The meetings are held as needed, approximately 6-8 meetings per year. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Parking Task Force." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. VOTING. COUNCIL DISCRETION.. w. Eagle County Capital Projects Advisory Board. Greg Moffet currently serves on this board. Meetings are held approximately twice/year. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Counci( on the Eagle County Capital Projects Advisory Board." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. ADVISORY. COUNCIL DISCRETION. x. Vail Child Care Center. John "JP" Power has served as the Council's representative on this committee, with Greg Moffet serving in an advisory capacity. After discussion of this item, a motion should be made as follows: "I move that be appointed as the representative of the Vail Town Council on the Vail Child Care Center." The motion should be seconded and voted by the Council. VOTING MEMBER REQUIRED BY NON- PROFIT STATUS. y. Rural Resorts Region. Dick Cleveland currently serves as the Council's representative on this committee. Based on input from Dick, Council should discuss the merit of remaining involved in this committee. VOTING OR ADVISORY? COUNCIL DISCRETION? z. Donovan Park Pavilion Committee. Chuck Ogilby, Dick Cleveland, Rod Slifer and Diana Donovan, Chair, previously met as the design team on Donovan Park Pavilion. This committee may wish to meet as issues arise at the pavilion, so it would be helpful to have a fourth member from Council appointed to this subcommittee. aa. Streetscape Committee. Diana. Donovan, Chuck Ogilby, Dick Cleveland and Rod Slifer were Council representatives on this committee. Advisory. Because large capital investment has been earmarked through the '04 budget and in the five year budget, replacement of Chuck Ogilby by another sitting Councilmember would help this process along. bb. Conference Center Task Force. Two Council representatives have been appointed to serve on this Oversight committee, Rod Slifer and Bill Jew(tt. Because this process is ongoing, again it would be helpful to have another seated Councilmember appointed to this committee. cc. Timber Ridge Affordable Housing Corporation ("TRAH") This is aseven-member board consisting of all Councilmembers. VOTING. ADVISEMENT ONLY. NO ACTION REQUIRED. dd. Multi-Purpose Recreation Facility. Informally but with Council support, Chuck Ogilby has represented Council in this effort, with Greg Hall as staff support. To date, approximately $11,000 of the $400,000 escrowed and earmarked. dollars from the sale of the Old Town Shops to Eagle River Water and Sanitation District (ERW&SD) has been spent in analyzing and designing a proposed Multi-Purpose Recreation Facility at Red Sandstone Elementary School. Funding partners include: Vail Resorts, ERW&SD, RE50J (school district), and the Town of Vail. NOTE: Staff is awaiting confirmation from the school district that w/the failed mil levy increase on 11/4/03, the proposed parking improvements at Red Sandstone and the school district's contribution of $150,000 is still in their . '04 budget. NOV-04-2003 TUE 06 01 PM EVANS GANDY FAX N0. 817 332 2763.... P, 02/03 , , _. ~ ~.,~ LAW oFFlCEI. EVANS, GANDY', DANIEL & MOGIt~. -§~`~ $` ~ ` - o (NOT • PARTNERSHIP) _ ;; - ' r SUNOANCE SQUAgR _ ,~ ;~~~ » s WAST SECOND STflE~'( ~~ ~ ~ _,c . r FOtiT WQflTM, TBX~S 741 Q2 <" L,. T ; , ,. .4 ~ ,: TIM t:VANS - T a- ~~ b DARU Ck8TIF1ED- CIuNINAL LAW ~ FAX (By yt 33.^Z•276D ~~i TEKAS NOMIa OF LEGAL BVCCIALI2ATON MET110 (977t 420-4194 - ~ ~ 1~[ T= ~,VAf1*4 Vy ~ - November 4 2003 ~~ ,-. -. - _ ,F:. ~ t '~ - '.,:. ~.z sf ; ~~:, ' Vail Town Council 75 South Frontage Road ? , ,Vail, CO 81657 } S ~.: Re: Creation of Urban Renewal Authority . ,and the North Day parkinb Lot bear Council: _• We are property owners at the Landmark Condominiums, We wl7S .~ ~ '`~'~'~ ~ ~"F~ ~,` ~~ creation of an Urban Renewal Arlthority. The simple truth is that the I,ic~n~~tead ~-~~> ' ;~s col;: a blighted area. Any resolution that would claltn it is wouldbe~ ~roS~ ~istet'ti~t~ ~ ~ ' tt-. s° . of the statutory and regulatory intent of the creation of such an A~tt ~Qt'tt y practical concern is the power of such an Authority to condemn property, ~'}~,~ ~ a c~nca~ tv ~ ~ - A ~ ~ ~ .eoa cannot betaken back. - ~ ;- -~ ,. ~-: ::-~. , The mayor stated in his letter .that "the Town doe nett st_„pt ~to~rt the ~,~~}. "~ ~ ~'' - condemnation for an Urban Renewal Authority" and th,~t "the .Vail :Town ~QUgc~-l; he ieves any±~ T~ condemnation initiated by an Urban Renewal Authority must first be approved by the alFected property owner (emphasis added). Although we do not doubt the good faith oftl~e m~~'~[ il~~a~Ci~~~ this statement, at this time na one can predict what the future attilt.tde offiature coune~~ t~i~~~~~X: - .G ' We, also emphatically oppose the creation of a trapspc~rtRtian celltgt' An ~ ~ - t~,.. , - Parkin ~, Lot. As presently designed there would be a Conti#ut~l stream Qf b~use~ ~~s~t~~~~~~y_,~-: :: feet of the front doors and windows of all the townhouse units. The noise al~d f~rn;t„ ,: ~ ~~~,~ busES,,which would last ast midni ht, would render these units virtual) uninhaGtta~l~=~ the "Vail ~xpcrience" fior guests and owners alike. There is no wall that ~quld be - ~ ~1~ adequately mui~fle this noise. This cuntint plan would be beyond a nuisance~~rt~ c+pyi~h~ in~.un~ to a de facto taking of the use of the property. ~~~, ti~# F~.. ~~~ ~~ . NOV-04-2003° TUE 06 ; 01 PM EVANS CANDY FAX N0, 817 332 2763 .. P. ~~~3 ,.4':-.. Vail Town Council November 4, 2003 _ ... ; _ , - . ; Page 'Two .}, ~~.: d ~` a~. ~ti~ z ' Thank you far considering our concen~s. We have owned our property fir ~1Y~1' ~~ years. We, and our guests and family,, are in Wail frequently and consider it o~~ ~~~~ ~, s ~ ~4 board of directors of the Landmark Homeowners Assocaatian and served s~Y~r~l ~~,~' We take great interest in the community and the "Master Plan". We have supported ~'~~~-~~~ and desibn ofmuch ofthe plan. We have provided input both through, ot~r association a~d-tn~t~is~~1Jy-. by appearing at planning and ~auncil meetings. Criven the short notice for this l~carin~ w~ ~re.~~nabl~: to appear personally for the November 4 meeting, a ,- ° Sincerely, -- ' ~ ~ v ~~~- ,... . ~ ,. ~.-~ `. r.. r..-, ,. RITA and TIM ,, ANS TC/mep :,_ ,.~;. 0 ~ntc:,, ~~ LAW OFFlCES EVANS, GANDY, DANIEL & MOORE (NOT A PARTNERSHIP) SUNDANCE SQUARE 11 S WEST SECOND STREET, SUITE 202 TIM EVANS FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102 BOARD CERTIFlED - CRIIdINAL LAW (817) 332-3$22 TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION FAx (817) 332-2763 METRO (817) 429-4194 November 4, 2003 Vail Town Council 75 South Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Re: Creation of Urban Renewal Authority and the North Day Parking Lot Dear ..Council: OF COUNSEL: MARK G. DANIEL DONALD S. GANDY TIM MOORE LANCE T. EVANS We are property owners at-the Landmark Condominiums: We write in opposition to the creation of an Urban Renewal Authority. The simple truth is that the Lionshead area of Vail is not a blighted area. Any resolution that would claim it is would be a gross distortion and mani ulation of the statutory and regulatory intent of the creation of such an Authority. Of more important practical concern is the power of such an Authority to condemn property. This power, once given, cannot be taken back. The mayor stated in his letter that "the Town does .not support the use of adverse condemnation for an Urban .Renewal Authority" and that "the Vail Town Council believes-any condemnation initiated by an Urban Renewal Authority must first be approved Eby the affected property owner (emphasis added). Although we do not doubt the good faith of the mayor in making this statement, at this time no one can predict what the future attitude of future council members ma be. y We, also emphatically oppose the creation of a transportation center on the North Day Parking Lot. As presently designed there would be a continual stream of buses passing within a few feet of the front doors and windows of all the townhouse units. The noise and fumes from these buses, which would last past midnight, would render these units virtually uninhabitable and destro the "Vail Experience" for guests and owners alike: There is no wall that could be constructed to adequately mufrle this noise. This. current plan would be beyond a nuisance and could well amount to a de facto taking of the use of the property. Vail Town Council November 4, 2003 Page Two Thank you for considering our concerns. We have owned our property for over 15 years. We, and our guests and family, are in Vail frequently and consider it our second home. Rita is on the board of directors of the Landmark Homeowners Association and served several years as President. We take great interest in the community and the "Master Plan". We have supported the concept and design of much of the plan. We have provided input both through our association and individually by appearing at planning and Council meetings. Given the short notice for this hearing we are unable to appear personally for the November 4~' meeting. ~!~ J `1 -- ti~ RITA and TIM ANS TE/mep C;o~~ c..;. ~ 5~.~~- October 27, 2003 Town of Vail Members of Town Council 75 S. Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 Subject: Lionshead Redevelopment -North Day Lot Dear Council Members, I am an owner of a townhome (#5) at the Landmark in Lionshead. The west Day redevelopment plans that have been proposed by Vail Resorts for the core site, lot, and the tennis court site are great improvements for the Lionshead area. Your efforts in making this development a reality are very much appreciated. My only concern is the North Day lot with the proposed transportation center and employee housing. My concerns are as follows: 1) Environmental impacts that need to be adequately addressed -noise and odor from bus traffic and people passing within 50 feet of the front of the Landmark townliomes during the day & evening ti112AM. This will be a significant impact with the current facility design. 2) Access to our front desk -the current plan does not adequately provide drive up arrival parking. 3) Employee housing that conflicts with the re willgikel eresult nn peacec&lquiet employee housing so close to guest activity Y conflicts which currently take plac ent basis after midnightan. I recognize andto the south of the townhomes on a frequ support the need for employee housing in the valley but do not feel a core site location is appropriate and will likely result increased conflicts. I would greatly appreciate your input in addressing these concerns so the redevelopment of Lionshead can be a positive experience for everyone. Thank you. Sincerely, 9./~~~ ,~ ~= Richard Russ 6567 N. Surry Place Parker, CO 80134 303-841-66.18 ~aterwige~ef~~~f ~_ ~~ ~. .~ ,, - . 4 ,~ t ~~ ~. ,~ .~ ;~ ~~~ ~ ~ ,. > .~ ~. < Ly ; , ,~ .~ ~~ :,~. ;~n ~~ a ~~ ~' 1e ~ I~.iver ~~~ ~ ~0~~.~~eCt1V'Q ~'~pp - ~ r'S'~ 6 '1•' , , ~~ ~Zalv~l~ ,,:, ~r4 v ,iat~o~ we know .~ ~, ~:.: ` ~ ttt river? -~ ~ - ~ ~ - .,~ -~ o- . ~. ~~~, _~. ~° '~`l~ovember Y2 r r~~~ :. 5:00 pm ~- „~ } ~ Eagle Library 'I~SVI' 328-880 The Eagle Valley Library District and the Eagle River Watershed Council are proud to bring you Waterwise Wednesday. Our goal is to learn more about specific and complicated water issues that affect the Eagle River. riow is the Eagle River handling the rapid growth of our community? Where are the pressure points? Is the river basically healthy or are there areas we need to be concerned about? Kirby Wynn of the U.S. Geological Society will share the results of his multi year study of our river's health. riffs summary will teach us about trends in water quality, water quantity and aquatic-ecology conditions in our watershed. We will also discuss how citizens and businesses can respond to this useful information about our watershed. Water is everybody's business so join in the discussion following the presentation. Light reception at 5:00, presentations 5:30-7:00 PM. ~ .~- A eonmunRy Prof of the ,fig F.y ~ / ¢'~ ~ Eagle River ~~ Watershed Council 'N'ail D;aily~ ~ ' i I!`r • ~~~IA~Ilrll~ ~~ s / V V ~ _ J The Eagle Valley Library District and the Eagle River Watershed Council are proud to bring you Waterwise Wednesdays. Water can be a complex topic involving such diverse issues as growth, politics, power, natural beauty, recreation, biology, hydrology and water law. Our goal is to provide an important and timely opportunity to team more about critical water issues impacting our valley. We want our community to be able to make better- informed decisions about the future of both water quality and water quantity in the Eagle River watershed. Please join us for a light reception at 5:00 PM followed by the presentation and discussion from 5:30-7:00 PM on the second Wednesday of each month. Space is limited, sa please call the appropriate library to reserve your spot. Thank you for your interest and support. ^ JUNE 11, 2003 Eagle Library Flows & Growth: How much water do we really need in the Eagle River? ^ JULY 9, 2003 Eagle Library The Role of Conservation: What can we learn from the Front Range? ^ AUGUST 13, 2003 Avon Library After Homestake II: The Eagle River Memorandum and what it means to us. ^ SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 Avon Library How the Buckets Work: Understanding Calls, Dams and Diversions. ^ OCTOBER 8, 2003 Avon Library Minimum Stream Flows: Legal and Practical Concerns on the Eagle River ^ NOVEMBER 12, 2003 Eagle Library Eagle River Retrospective Analysis: What do we know about our rivers? ^ DECEMBER 10, 2003 Eagle Library The Roie of The State Engineer in Water: Agriculture and Development ^ JANUARY 14, 2004 Eagle Library History of Water Development: The Colorado River Interstate.Compact ^ FEBRUARY 11, 2004 Avon Library Legislative Update: Is the Big Straw really the answer? ^ MARCH 10, 2004 Avon Library The Value of Camp Hale: History of Wetlands, War and the Ski Industry ^ APRIL 7, 2004 Avon Library Eagle Mine Superfund Update: Changing Water Quality Standards RSVP: EAGLE LIBRARY 328-8800 or AVON LIBRARY 949-6797 Eagle River Watershed Council te1.970-827-5406 bradlord@vail.net !',0. 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