HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-19 Support Documentation Town Council Work SessionTO~IVN COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
75 S. Frontage Road W.
Vail, CO 81657
12:30 P.M., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006
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. Lorelei Donaldson ITEM/TOPIC: Appointments to the Commission on Special
Events (CSE) and Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council
(VLMDAC) boards. (1 hr.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
1) Please interview the Commission on Special Events (CSE)
applicants at the work session and appoint three
applicants to the CSE (terms expire December 31, 2008)
at the evening meeting; and
2) Please interview the Vail Local Marketing Board Advisory
Council (VLMDAC) applicants at the work session and
appoint four applicants to the VLMDAC (terms expire
December 31, 2008) at the evening meeting.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE:
CSE: Members of the CSE shall serve at the will of the Town
Council. The CSE shall support the Town Council's goals and
objectives and makes decisions in alignment with the Town
Council's marketing direction. The mission of the CSE is to
support street entertainment and special events for vitality, year-
round fun, sense of community and increased quality of
experience for guests and residents. 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
promoters; creating, funding and seeking special events for the
Town of Vail; evaluating 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; evaluating and executing contracts for special events;
and all other functions as directed by the Town Council.
There are currently three vacancies on the CSE. The Town
received five (5) applications for the vacancies. Three applicants
are incumbent members of the CSE (noted by asterisks below).
The Council shall interview each applicant at the work session and
then appoint three applicants to the CSE at the evening meeting.
The applicants are as follows:
Mark Cervantes
Dave Chapin*
Meggen Kirkham
Richard tenBraak*
Heather Trub*
I have enclosed an attendance summary for the CSE for your
review.
VLMDAC: The mission of the VLMDAC is to strengthen the area
economy by attracting visitors to Vail in the May to October time
frame. Per C.R.S. 29-5-111 General powers of district. (1)(g) All
applicants must be "owners of property within the boundaries of
the district," which includes by definition corporations or entities
which own property "within the boundaries of the district." Should
an entity be appointed to this advisory council, it would then be up
to that entity to appoint its designee. Additionally, owners of
"taxable personal property" will be considered for appointment.
There are currently four vacancies on the VLMDAC. The Town
received four (4) applications for the vacancies. Three applicants
are incumbent members of the VLMDAC (noted by asterisks
below). The Council needs to interview each applicant at the work
session and then appoint four applicants to the Vail Local
Marketing District Advisory Council at the evening meeting.
The applicants are as follows:
Ian Authur*
Stephen Connolly
Bob Llewellyn*
Beth Slifer*
Pam Stenmark*
I have also enclosed an attendance summary for the VLMDAC for
your review.
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint three persons to the CSE and
four persons to the VLMDAC.
2. George Ruther ITEM/TOPIC: Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC)
/Design Review Board (DRB) Update. (15 min.)
3. Leslie Fordham ITEM/TOPIC: Windmill Event. (10 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve the AIPP
expenditure at the December 19, 2006, evening meeting.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: Art in Public Places is requesting
.that the town council approve the expenditure of $94,500 for an
event that will promote cultural tourism and bring greater
awareness of the visual arts in Vail. Environmental artist Patrick
Marold will install three thousand miniature light generating
windmills on the Vail Golf Course for one month, beginning March
16, 2007. Each windmill is attached to an eight foot high post and
will respond to the wind's behavior. The artist envisions that the
glowing lights, placed in a field of snow, will create a sense of
mystery and wonder. Besides providing a unique visual
experience, the artist wants to bring attention to renewable energy
sources and the power of nature. The twinkling lights will be
visible from the Frontage Road and I-70. AIPP will encourage
people to walk though the windmill field and will work with the Vail
Golf Course to provide nighttime sleigh rides to the site. The
project has the support of the Vail Recreation District. Permission
has been granted to install three thousand windmills on the golf
course. The Vail Symposium has offered to lend support
organizing an artist speaker evening and publicizing the event.
Board Recommendations: AIPP believes that Vail has the
potential to broaden and promote cultural programs. This event is
a first step in taking the visual arts in Vaii to a higher level and
building a reputation as a first class resort, providing both
recreation and arts activities. Impact studies in Colorado have
shown that arts events can be powerful economic engines that
help sustain and drive the economy. The Art in Public Places
board recommends that the town council votes to approve the
expenditure.
4. Warren Campbell ITEM/TOPIC: Vail Resorts is requesting a work session with the
Town Council to discuss the proposed text amendments to the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to include the areas
described as "West Lionshead". The purpose of the meeting is to
review the development concepts and future goals and objectives
for the land area. (1 hr.)
On December 11, 2006, the Planning and Environmental
Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval of the
proposed amendments by a vote of 4-1-0 (Dewitt opposed). The
initial concepts include the addition of a skier gondola in the
location of the old gas station site and the development of mixed
use areas, including housing, retail, and office spaces, to create a
new portal to the mountain with all the typical skier services.
Another aspect of the initial concepts includes the possible
relocation of the South Frontage Road.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Staff is seeking feedback
from the Vail Town Council regarding whether the proposed
amendments to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan are
consistent with the Council's and Town's expectations for this
area. Staff will provide a brief presentation of what has been
accomplished in the joint meetings between Vail Resorts, Town
Staff, select Council and Planning and Environmental Commission
members, and the public thus far.
RECOMMENDATION: No formal recommendation is required at
this time.
5. Rachel Friede ITEM/TOPIC: The applicant, the Town of Vail, is requesting a work
session to discuss Ordinance 27, Series of 2006, an ordinance
amending Chapter 14-2: Definitions, and Chapter 14-10: Design
Review Standards and Guidelines, Vail Town Code, to create wildfire
regulations that require Class A roof assemblies or Class A roof
covering materials and bans wood shake and wood shingles for all
structures within the Town of Vail, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (30 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Listen to presentation and ask
any pertinent questions. Provide direction to staff on issues that have
arisen out of the proposed text amendments.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On December 11, 2006, the Town
of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission held a public
hearing on the request to create wildfire regulations that require
Class A roof assemblies or Class A roof covering materials and
bans wood shake and wood shingles for all structures within the
Town of Vail. Upon consideration of the request, the Commission
unanimously forwarded a recommendation of approval, with
modifications, of the request to the Vail Town Council. The
modification made by the PEC was that the regulations only apply
to new construction and re-roofs of over fifty percent (50%) of the
total roofing area.
6. Matt Mire ITEMl1-OPIC: Discussion of Resolution Number 26, Series 2006. A
resolution adopting by reference C.R.S. § 24-18-104, as applicable to
public officers and employees, including independent contractors
within the Town of Vail. (10 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
amendments, or deny first reading of Resolution No. 26, Series of
2006.
BACKGROUND: On November 7, 2006, the voters approved
Amendment 41 on the statewide general election ballot.
Amendment 41 adopts a new Article XXIX of the Colorado
Constitution entitled "Ethics in Government," which article deals in
detail with receipt of gifts and things of value by, and lobbying and
ethical principles applicable to public officials. By its terms,
Amendment 41 applies to local government officials and employees,
including those of the Town. Section 7 of Amendment 41 provides
that home rule municipalities may act by charter, ordinance or
resolution to adopt regulations on the subjects covered by
Amendment 41, which regulations may be more or less stringent than
those contained in Amendment 41. The Charter at Section 3.7 and
the Town's Municipal Code at Section 1-6-7 presently address only
conflicts of interest. Accordingly, this resolution, as permitted by
Amendment 41, adopts regulations addressing the matters covered
by Amendment 41. The proposed resolution adopts C.R.S.
§ 24-18-104, as such statute presently exists, as appropriate
restrictions on the matters covered by Amendment 41.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny first reading of
Resolution No. 26, Series of 2006.
7• ITEM/'1'OPIC: Information Update. (10 min.)
$• ITEM/TOPIC: Matters from Mayor & Council. (10 min.)
9• ITEM/TOPIC: Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. § 24-6-
402(4)(a)(b)(e) - to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease,
transfer or sale of property interests; conference with attorney to
receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine
positions, develop a strategy or instruct negotiators regarding the
disposition of real property. (30 min.)
10. ITEMITOPIC: Adjournment. (4:55 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 BEGIN AT TBD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007 IN THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS.
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