HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-04 Support Documentation Town Council Evening SessionVAIL TOWN COUNCIL
EVENING SESSION AGENDA
6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2007
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
75 S. Frontage Road W.
Vail, CO 81657
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to changes and
cannot be relied upon to determine at what time Council
will consider an item.
1. ITEM/TOPIC: Citizen Participation. (15 min.)
2. ITEM/TOPIC: Consent Agenda. (5 min.)
a. Approval of 08.07.07 and 08.21.07 Council Minutes.
3. Stan Zemler ITEM/TOPIC: Town Manager's Report. (20 min.)
• Amplified Sound Ordinance Update.
Since the noise ordinance was amended on May 15, 2007, the
Vail Police Department has had six noise complaints.
• Revenue Update.
• LionsHead Parking Structure Update.
• Construction Update.
• Timber Ridge Update
4. Kelli McDonald ITEM/TOPIC: Economic Vitality Study. (15 min.)
5. Rachel Friede ITEM/TOPIC: Vail 20/20 Strategic Plan Update- Public Input and
Publication Options. (10 min.)
BACKGROUND: On August 7, 2007, Staff presentee the Town
Council with a draft of the Vail 20/20 Strategic Plan. Staff then
held a public open house on August 16, 2007 at the Donovan
Pavilion, and has been collecting public input via email and the
town website. Town Staff has been working with Visible
Strategies to explore the possibility of a web-based publication for
the plan, in addition to creating a printed brochure that
summarizes the outcomes of the plan. Visible Strategies has
created a test website for the publication that will be presented to
the Town Council.
ACTION REG3UE;STED OF COUNCIL: Ask pertinent questions
and provide cornments on public input and final publication
options.
6. Rachel Friede ITEM/TOPIC: First reading of Ordinance 27, Series of 2007, an
ordinance amending Chapter 14-2, Definitions, Vail Town Code, to
provide definitions for terms of art, and to Chapter 14-6, Grading
Standards, Vail Town Code, for proposed changes to the grading
standards. (5 min..)
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2007 on first
reading.
BACKGROUND: On August 27, 2007, the Planning and
Environmental Commission unanimously forwarded a
recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for the
proposed text amendments identified in Ordinance No. 27, Series
of 2007.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Community
Development recommends that the Vail. Town Council approve
Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2007, on first reading.
7. Rachel Friede ITEM/TOPIC: First reading of Ordinance 28, Series of 2007, an
ordinance amending Chapter 12-21, Hazard Regulations, Vail
Town Code, in order to comply with FEMA floodplain regulations,
and Title 14, Development Standards Handbook, Vail Town Code,
for clarifications to driveway and parking standards, and setting
forth details in reg<~rd thereto. (10 min.)
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 28, Series of 2007 on first
reading.
BACKGROUND: On August 27, 2007, the Planning and
Environmental Commission unanimously forwarded a
recommendation of approval with modifications to the Vail Town
Council for the proposed text amendments identified in Ordinance
No. 28, Series of 2007.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Department of Community
Development recommends that the Vail Town Council approve
Ordinance No. 28, Series of 2007, on first reading.
8. Kathleen Halloran ITEM/TOPIC: Sf=COND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 24,
Series of 2007, AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS TO THE TOWN OF VAIL GENERAL FUND,
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX
FUND, AND HEALTH INSURANCE FUND OF THE 2007
BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF SAID
APPROPRIATIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN; AND SETTING
FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve or approve with
amendments the second reading of Ordinance No. 24, Series of
2007.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: To be provided in a separate
memo.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Town
Council approves or approves with amendments Ordinance No.
24, Series of 2007, upon second reading.
9. George Ruther ITEM/TOPIC: Second reading of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007,
an ordinance amending Sections 12-66-2, 12-6B-3, 12-6C-2, 12-6C-
3, 12-6D-2, 12-6D-3, 12-13-4, Vail Town Code, to change Type II
Employee Housing Units from a conditional use to a permitted use in
the Single-Family Residential (SFR), Two-Family Residential (R), and
Two-Family PrimarylSecondary Residential (PS) districts, and setting
forth details in regard thereto. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007, on second
reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On August 13, 2007, the Planning and
Environmental Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval
for the proposed amendments by a vote of 6-0-0.
On August 21, 2007, the Vail Town Council approved the first reading
of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007, by a vote of 6-0-0.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development
Department recommends the Vail Town Council approves Ordinance
No. 25, Series of 2007, on second reading.
10. Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Sale of 2079 Chamonix Lane # 11 and 4011
Bighorn Road # 6-H to Town of Vail employees. (15 min.)
BACKGROUND: The Town of Vail, as an employer, recognizes
that recruiting and retaining employees is becoming more
challenging. A key benefit to recruit and retain employees is
housing. The Town of Vail provides certain municipal services
that are critical to the overall functionality of the entire town and if
there is not adequate staff to provide critical municipafl services.
As stated in the minutes of the May 15, 2007, Town Council
Meeting, Town council unanimously agreed to purchase 2079
Chamoix Lane # 11 and 4011 Bighorn Road # 6-H so "the unit(s)
be included in the Town's employee housing stock." The units
have been designated for "critical employees" who include:
Firefighters, Police Officers, Dispatchers, Mechanics, Plow
Operators, Building Maintenance Specialists, and Public Safety
Systems Engineer.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Two administrative
actions are reque;>ted of Town Council:
A motion directing the Town Manager to amend the Town of
Vail Master Deed Restriction, for the two units mention above
only, to require the listing of the unit upon no longer being
employed by the Town of Vail in a form approved by the Town
Attorney. As proposed, the amendment will require an owner
of one of the aibove units to list the unit for sale with the Town
of Vail within a~ specific period of time based on their length of
employment with the Town of Vail and their length of
ownership of lihe deed .restricted unit. More specifically, as
proposed, the subject owner would be required to list the unit
in a time peric-d equaling no greater than thirty (30) days for
every year the owner has owned the unit and has been
employed with the Town.
2. A motion directing Town staff to develop a policy for housing
employees of the Town of Vail. Staff recommends maintaining
two separate Employee housing programs. The Town of Vail,
as an employer, needs an employee housing program and the
Town of Vail, as a government, needs a community wide
employee hou;>ing plan. Recognizing that these two programs
will be funded lfrom the same pool of funds it will be important
to fund each program separately.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Make and approve a motion ratifying
the sale of 2079 Chamonix Lane # 11 and 4011 Bighorn Road # 6-H
to Town of Vail erriployees with the recommended modification to the
deed restriction.
11. Matt Mire ITEM/TOPIC: Second reading of Ordinance No. 26, Series of 2007,
an ordinance approving the sale of the deed restricted property in the
Town of Vail legally described as Vail Heights Condominium Unit #
11, Eagle County, Colorado with a physical address of 2079
Chamonix Lane, \/ail, Colorado; and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (5 min.)
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with
modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 26, Series of 2007, on second
reading.
BACKGROUND RATIONALE: On May 29, 2007 the Town of Vail
bought Vail Heights Unit #11 for $280,000. The unit is a one-
bedroom, one-bathroom unit in West Vail. The purpose of purchasing
the unit was to add inventory to the Town's housing stock for its
employees.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 26, Series of
2007, on second reading.
12. ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment. (7:50 p.m.)
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Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
6:00 P.M.
Vail Town Council Chambers
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately
6:00 P.M. by Mayor Rod Slifer.
Members present: Rod Slifer, Mayor
Greg Moffet
Kim Newbury
Mark Gordon
Kent Logan
Farrow Hitt, Mayor Pro-Tem
Kevin Foley
Staff Members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation.
Alan Kosloff spoke in support of continuing the construction of the new Seibert Circle
fountain.
Xavier Velasquez asked Council to be allowed to repair his roof as he was having
difficulty matching materials used by his duplex neighbor three years past. Ruther
stated this type of situation was anticipated when the class-A roof assembly ordinance
was adopted earlier in the year.
Cody White, Ed Davis and Jordy Coffee presented Council with a team photo as a token
of gratitude for the town's continuing support of the Battle Mountain Hockey Team.
The second item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda.
Approval of 07.03.07 and 07.17.07 Minutes.
Moffet moved to approve the consent agenda without amendments with Foley
seconding. Hitt recommended one change in regard to a motion and a second made on
July 3. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0,
The third item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report.
• Revenue Update.
Finance Director Judy Camp reported sales tax collections for the month of June are
expected to be $948,007, up $142,645 or 18% from last year. Year-to-date collections
through June are expected to be $11.3 million, up 7.4% from the same period last year.
For comparison, inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 2.7% in
June compared with the prior year. Construction permit revenue, which can be
considered an indicator of redevelopment activity, continues its strong trend with year-to-
date construction permit fees of $1.9 million, up 80% from the same period last year.
Year-to-date permit fees include $1.41 million from major construction projects: the
Arrabelle at Vail Square, Cascade Residences, Forest Place, Four Seasons, Lodge
Tower, Lodge at LionsHead, Manor Vail, Mountain View (formerly Apollo Park), Ritz
Carlton, Solaris, Vail Plaza Hotel, We;>thaven Condominiums, and the Willows. Major
projects were up approximately $680,000 or 87% over last year while non-major projects
were up $181,000 or 61%. Construction permit fees include building, electrical,
mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler permits. Year-to-date RETT collections through July
2007, total $3.6 million compared with $3.2 million for the same time period last year, a
12% increase. Major redevelopment projects including Gore Creek Place, Forest Place,
and One Willow Bridge Road contribut~sd $609,300, or 17% of the total in 2007 while
only $276,500, or 9% of the total in 2006 consisted of major redevelopment projects.
The third item on the agenda was a Vail Mountain Master Plan Update and Discussion.
Representing Vail Mountain, Tom Allendler explained how Vail Resorts had developed a
zoning map for the front side and back side of the mountain. He then updated Council on
Vail Resorts' plans to improve the capitail infrastructure on the mountain. "Different uses
are appropriate on different parts of the: mountain...ln the next five to eight years the
Vista Bahn will likely be upgraded...We are trying to take advantage of opportunities to
disperse skiers." He also discussed possibly extending the Golden Peak race venue,
enhanced snowmaking, improvements Ito chair five, as well as a new 500 seat fine
dining restaurant west of the top of chair five. He stated there would not be a request to
increase the maximum allowable number of skiers on the mountain, which is currently
set at 19,900. He then reminded the audiience, "The Master Plan is a roadmap...lt is not
a set in concrete plan." Vail Resorts representative Dominic Mauriello reported Vail
Resorts has applied for a conditional use permit to add a lift in West LionsHead.
The fourth item on the agenda was a Vail 20/20 Strategic Plan Update.
Planner Rachel Fried explained on January 17, 2006, Council approved a scope of work
that included soliciting a facilitator to garner community participation and a consultant to
assist town staff in drafting a vision and community plan. In February 2006, the town
selected Design Workshop as the facilitator and consultant for this project. Beginning in
March 2006, staff met with various stakeholders in the community who provided valuable
insight into the process, including the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District,
participants in the Vail Tomorrow process and the Vail Village Homeowners Association.
The Vail 20/20 process officially began vvith a meeting of institutional stakeholders on
Aug. 3, 2006 at Donovan Pavilion. The stakeholders provided input regarding individual
organizational goals, as well as town and regional issues, which concern their
organization. On Aug. 22 and 24, 2006 two community workshops were held at Donovan
Pavilion to discuss Vail's existing values and Vail's vision for the future with members of
the community. On Sept. 19, 2006, staff presented draft values and vision statements to
the Town Council and provided an update on the Vail 20/20. process. Town Council
provided comments on the drafts and instructed staff to proceed with the Vail 20/20
Strategic Plan process. On Dec. 5, 2006, the Council approved a draft set of goals and
instructed staff to use those goals as the basis for the Vail 20/20 Strategic Plan. Since
December 2006, staff has been drafting the plan based on public and staff input. The
next Vail 20/20 open house will be held Thursday, Aug. 16 at Donovan Pavilion from 5 to
7 p.m. to give the community an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed
document. A final draft of the document will be presented to the Council no later than its
October 16 meeting for final review and adoption. Logan complimented Friede for her
work on the project. He then suggested shortening the document and removing the
2007 community survey results from the appendix. Zemler then acknowledged Jamie
Wilson and Suzanne Silverthorn for their efforts on the project, as well.
The fifth item on the agenda was a Discussion of Seibert Circle.
Public Works Director Greg Hall reported construction documents for the Seibert Circle
water/fire feature were received from WET Design on June 29, 2007. These documents
provided the final detail and specifications to the contractors for the construction of the
feature. This was the contractor's first opportunity to review and price a complete set of
construction documents on the project. Based on the construction documents provided
to the contractors, the cost of construction has increased from $421,311 to $607,876.
Staff is suggesting a contingency amount of $27,500 due to the complexity of the work.
Overall, the total projected budget for construction completion has increased from
$675,000 to $875,000. Newbury clarified the total cost of the project including funding
from outside sources (Vail Resorts, private donations) would be $1.7 million dollars. She
then asked why the Vail Resorts contribution was not as large as originally thought to be.
"I do not think this is a good use of taxpayer funds...) think this is a debacle and is
embarrassing." Moffet moved to approve the project as presented with Gordon
seconding. Bill Jensen, Chief Operating Officer for Vail Mountain, said his company is
working on a substantial piece of public art that is to be placed at the Front Door project.
Hall clarified. there are contingencies in the town's streetscape capital improvement
budget that would be used to make up for the additional costs. The motion passed 5-2,
with Newbury and Foley opposed.
The sixth item on the agenda was the approval of the Purchase of Six Hybrid Electric
Buses from Gillig Corporation.
Public Works Director Greg Hall and Fleet Manager Todd Scholl informed Council the
town has acquired permission to purchase six additional 40' low floor hybrid buses from
the San Joaquin Regional Transit District. This is the same group from whom the town
ordered its second low floor hybrid in June of 2007. Their contract has an "options"
clause that allows the purchase of additional coaches which they can allow other transit
agencies to participate in. The price for each coach is $515,771, the same price the town
received in June for a total contract price for the six buses of $3,094,626. The town has
secured one Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) grant (2007) of approx. $432,600
for a net cost to the town of $2,662,026. The six buses that are being replaced are 1996
model years and are the original in-town low floor Neoplan buses. The FTA's minimum
life expectancy is 12 years for a bus. These buses will bring the number of in-town
hybrid buses up to eight with two more scheduled for replacement in 2011. ThE: delivery
of the buses and the expenditure is one year from the contract signing. F~TA grant
funding FY 2008, 2009, and 2010 has been identified by the town for a transit center.
The town is expecting somewhere close to $5.6 million over the three year period. Moffet
moved to approve the purchase with Newbury seconding. The motion passed
unanimously, 7-0. Gordon clarified a hybrid bus cost $200,000 more than a conventional
diesel bus. Gordon then moved to use $200,000 from the Real Estate Transfer Tax
(RETT) Fund to make up the cost difference for each bus. Zemler said," We continue to
act like the RETT Fund is robust...We do have a modest reserve built up, and you would
be using this reserve to fund this...l'm not saying do or don't do it." Council agreed the
idea of alternative funding of the buses using RETT dollars would take place in
upcoming budget discussions. Gordon withdrew his motion.
The seventh item on the agenda wars the Purchase Replacement Parking Structure
Gate and Fee Equipment, and Software..
Public Works Director Greg Hall reported the parking equipment in the two garages was
purchased in 1998. This is only the gate and ticket equipment and not the pay and
display equipment. Parking equipment in general in Vail has lasted typically 7-9 years.
An eight year replacement would be 2006. The town had anticipated the replacement of
the LionsHead parking equipment with 1:he redevelopment of the conference center site.
Since this vote failed, staff then saw a possibility of the replacement of the outdated
equipment with the completion of the potential redevelopment of the LionsHead parking
structure, which is currently being negotiated. Over the past year, however, two things
have become apparent. The final completion of the LionsHead structure is further off
than was originally anticipated and this past winter season there were significantly more
breakdowns than the winter prior. The breakdowns were of the magnitude where exit
lanes were eliminated for weeks on end waiting for parts and service calls. Currently the
parking equipment is budgeted in the capital budget in 2009. Staff has solicited quotes
for replacement. Five proposals were received. A selection committee comprised of
parking, finance and IT personnel was formed and the various venders were interviewed
and the proposals were rated. Input was also obtained from Open Hospitality's (potential
LionsHead redeveloper) parking consultant. It is staff's recommendation to move ahead
the 2009 capital expenditure to 2007 ,and award the parking equipment contract to
DGO/Federal APD for $390,348. Awarding the contract in August allows for installation
and testing to be completed before the winter season. The .contract allows the
connection of two outlying lots (Ford Paric and Soccer Field) to be connected to the main
control computer. Credit card hatching wiill be significantly updated and be performed on
one computer line verses eight. The papE:r passes will be replaced with cards with micro
chips and proximity readers. Vail Resorts is testing limited micro chip passes this year
and in the future both passes could bE~ integrated. If the equipment replacement is
delayed until 2009, the town will experience an increase in the operating budget over the
next two years of $25,000-$40,000 each year. The amount of time equipment is down
could be weeks like this last winter verses a day or two A final factor is when the
LionsHead structure is to be finished in 2013, it will be time for another replacement of
parking equipment which the developer currently has in his budget. Moffet moved to
approve the purchase with Gordon seconding. Gordon clarified the purchase would
allow the town to increase guest services in the parking structures as more and more
people are using credit/debit cards to pay for parking. The motion passed unanimously,
7-0.
The eighth item on the agenda was this Request to Proceed through the Development
Review Process, re: Vail Valley Foundation.
The applicant, Vail Valley Foundation, represented by. Morter Architects, is requesting to
proceed through the development review process with a proposal to construct an orchestra
pit on town-owned land at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater located within Ford Park.
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Senior Planner Bill Gibson explained to Council it was the desire of the applicant to apply for
a design review application to allow for construction of an orchestra pit at the Gerald R. Ford
Amphitheater. The applicant must first obtain Town Council (i.e. property owner) approval
before proceeding through the town's development review process. Nloffet moved to
approve the request ~ to proceed through development review process with Newbury
seconding. Slifer clarified no seats would be lost. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The ninth item on the agenda was the Request to Proceed through the Development
Review Process, re: 201 Gore Creek Drive.
The applicant, Herman Staufer, is requesting to proceed through the development review
process with a proposal to construct private improvements on the Town of Vail owned Gore
Creek Drive Right-of-Way. Senior Planner Bill Gibson reported to Council it was the desire
of the applicant, Herman Staufer, to apply for an exterior alteration application and a design
review application to allow for the construction of two new bay windows at the Pano Jewelry
tenant space in the Bell Tower Building at 201 Gore Creek Drive. The proposed bay
windows will encroach into the Gore Creek Drive Right-of-Way owned by the Town of Vail.
The applicant must first obtain Town Council (i.e. property owner) approval before
proceeding through the Town's development review process. Moffet moved to approve the
request to proceed through the development review process with Newbury seconding. The
motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The tenth item on the agenda was a Request to Proceed through the Development Review
Process, 82 West Meadow Drive.
The applicant, Becky Zyman, is requesting to proceed through the development review
process with a proposal to construct improvements on Town of Vail owned Tract B, Vail
Lionshead Filing 2. Senior Planner Bill Gibson announced it was the desire o~F the applicant
to apply for a design review application to allow for landscape improvements on a Town of
Vail owned Gore Creek stream tract (Tract B, Vail Lionshead Filing 2) adjacent to their
residence at 82 West Meadow Drive. The applicant must first obtain Town Council (i.e.
property owner) approval before proceeding through the town's development review
process. Moffet moved to grant permission to proceed with the proviso staff keep Council
alert of the process of the project with Hitt seconding. Hitt asked Gibson to return with an
update on the progress of remediating projects undertaken on the town's stream tract right
of way. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The eleventh item on the agenda was a Discussion of Use Tax on Construction
Materials.
Finance Director Judy Camp reported a construction use tax has been identified as a
potential new revenue source to help fund the town's ongoing capital improvements
needs, such as construction of a West Vail fire station, neighborhood street
improvements, repairs to public buildings and acquisition of workforce housing. During a
budget discussion with the Towri Council last month, Camp presented the construction
use tax as one of several revenue options. The Council also expressed interest in
establishing a construction mitigation fee as well as increases in the town's construction
permit fees to help offset ongoing costs associated with Vail's redeveloprnent. In
preparation for future discussions, the Council has authorized completion of a nexus
study that will be used to independently document what the town is spending on
construction mitigation activities, such as traffic control, construction management and
related communications. The nexus study will be used to develop a proposed fee
amount. In directing the town attorney to prepare a resolution setting a construction use
tax for the November election, Council members noted their interest in inviting a
community dialogue about the pros and cons of such a tax. The deadline for setting a
potential tax question is Aug. 21. Currently no tax is collected on building and
construction material for projects of amy size within Vail. Had a four percent tax been in
place, the town would have generated an estimated $2 million in 2005; $4 million in
2006; and $7 million in 2007, according to the town's calculations. A use tax could be
collected at the time a building permit its issued based upon 50 percent of the project's
valuation, according to Camp. A construction use tax is a common source of revenue to
Colorado municipalities and is collectE~d locally in Eagle and Gypsum following voter
approval in 1998 and 1995, respectively. Moffet said, "I like the idea of exempting work
force housing." He then made a motion to move forward with a resolution placing the
construction use tax on the November ballot, with Hitt seconding. Gordon questioned
pushing the issue and encouraged mores analysis. "I think we should approach this a little
more cautiously than we are." Logan emphasized there is a significant shortfall in the
town's capital project budget and a more comprehensive approach should be
considered. During public comment, Michael Cacioppo asked if exempting affordable
housing projects from the tax would be unconstitutional. Estaquio Cortina asked for the
initiative to be fair. Representing Vail RE:sorts Development Company, Keith Fernandez
asked if this action would be double taxation. Representing the Vail Village Homeowners
Association, Jim Lamont noted an interest in exhausting all forms of Tax Increment
Financing methods before bringing a tax question to voters. Representing Vail Resorts,
Bob Stozick asked for more thought to bE~ put into the ballot language. "Costs for building
on the Front Range are different than lthey are in the mountains...We need to better
analyze the ratios being used." Representing Peter Knobel, Dominic Mauriello
encouraged using a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District to generate improvements in
the Solaris area. The motion passed 4-3 with Gordon, Newbury and Logan opposed.
The resolution will be considered at Council's Aug. 21 meeting.
The twelfth item on the agenda was a Second reading of Ordinance No. 21, Series of
2007, an ordinance repealing and re••enacting Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2006,
establishing Special Development District (SDD) No. 39, Crossroads.
On June 25, 2007, the PEC held a public hearing on a request for a major amendment to
SDD No. 39, Crossroads. The purpose of the major amendment is to increase the maximum
allowable number of dwelling units from 75 to 77 dwelling units and to address several other
minor changes, located at 141 and 143 Meadow Drive. Upon review of the request, the PEC
voted 5-1-0 (Cleveland opposed) to forward a recommendation of approval of the request to
amend SDD No. 39, Crossroads, to the Vail Town Council. On July 17, 2007, the Vail Town
Council approved Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2007, upon first reading by a vote of 6-1-0
(Foley opposed). Moffet moved to adopt the ordinance with Gordon seconding. The motion
passed 6-1, with Foley opposed.
The thirteenth item on the agenda was the Second reading of Ordinance No. 22, Series of
2007, an ordinance amending Section 12-2-2, Definitions, -and Section 12-16-7, Use
Specific Criteria and Standards, Vail Town Code, to allow for amendments to the regulation
of temporary business offices.
On July 17, 2007, the Vail Town Council approved Ordinance No. 22, Series of 2007, on
first reading, with modifications, by a vote of 5-2 (Newberry and Logan opposed). The
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Council's modifications to include text limiting an extension of a temporary business office
conditional use permit approval to three years has been integrated into the attached
ordinance. Moffet moved to adopt the ordinance with Gordon seconding. Zemler said the
town-owned and former Vail Valley Partnership office space had not been easily rented.
"Due to that, the town will now try to rent the space as retail." Bill Jensen, Chief Operating
Officer for Vail Mountain said letters of intent have been drafted for all the retail space in the
Arrabelle at Vail Square. Logan said, "We don't have a more important employer than Vail
Resorts." During a pause for public comment, Paul Rondeau asked for a more
comprehensive discussion regarding the issue and asked for a better clecision making
process. "I think there is an image problem...) think there has been a process problem." Due
to a family emergency, Newbury had to leave the Chambers. LionsHead business owner Bill
Jewitt said LionsHead businesses have suffered due to construction. "The question isn't
really about do we lose a little bit of incremental sales tax today...lt's really about horizontal
zoning." The motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The fourteenth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 15, Series 2007, A Resolution
Approving the Purchase of Land in the Town of Vail, Commonly Known as Parcel No.
210311415019 by the Eagle County Assessor's Office, and Legally Described as Parcel
A, a Resubdivision of Tract D, a Resubdivision of Vail Schone Filing No. 1, Town of Vail,
Eagle County, Colorado.
On November 21, 2006,. Council passed Resolution No. 22, series 2006, a Resolution
authorizing the acquisition of the Wendy's parcel through negotiation or condE~mnation, if
necessary. Through negotiations, the parties have agreed to a purchase price of Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00). Resolution No. 15 is necessary to cornplete the
purchase of the above mentioned property. Hitt moved to approve the resolution with
Foley seconding. Foley mentioned the site might be a great place to park cars during the
busy ski season. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0. For details, contact Matt Mire at
479-2460.
The fifteenth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 16, Series 2007, A Resolution
Adopting the Amendment to Protective Covenants of Vail/Lionshead, Second Filing,
Eagle County, Colorado.
Moffet moved approve the resolution with Gordon seconding. The motion passed
unanimously, 6-0.
The sixteenth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 17, Series 2007, A Resolution
Authorizing the Town of Vail to Enter Into An Intergovernmental Agreement with the
State of Colorado to Prepare a Transportation Master Plan and Access Management
Plan for the I-70 Vail Frontage Road in Vail, Colorado.
The Town of Vail has undertaken a revision of the Master Transportation Plan.
Specifically, the need is to update the traffic operation characteristics that are being
anticipated from the various development and master plan proposals that are currently
being discussed. The town, through previous studies of the 1990 Master Transportation
Study, the Lionshead Transportation Study and the 2002 Transportation Master Plan
update, anticipated a certain amount of additional traffic generated by development. It
became obvious that the previous projections would be surpassed if all the projected
development was built. The town and CDOT jointly undertook the study to update the
traffic projections, understand the impacts of the additional trips and what measures may
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be necessary and acceptable to mitigate the impacts. CDOT has agreed to cover the
entire cost of the study in the amount of $24,000. Moffet moved to approve the
resolution with Gordon seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0. For details,
contact Greg Hall at 479-2160.
The seventeenth item on the agenda vvas Resolution No. 18, Series 2007, A Resolution
Adopting the Town of Vail, Colorado Grievance Procedure Under the Americans with
Disability Act.
The US Department of Justice audited 1:he Town of Vail for compliance with Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA;I as part of Project Civic Access, an initiative
designed to improve access to local government programs and facilities for persons with
disabilities. Under an August 2004 Agreement between the USDOJ and the Town of
Vail, one of the requirements is to adopt the attached Grievance Procedure,. publish the
procedure, and post it on the home pacle of the Town's website. Moffet moved to adopt
the resolution with Gordon seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
The eighteenth item on the agenda was Adjournment.
Moffet moved adjourn with Logan seconding at approximately 8:15 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously, 6-0.
Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Minutes provided by Corey Swisher.
8
Vail Town Council Evening Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
6:00 P.M.
Vail Town Council Chambers
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately
6:00 P.M. by Mayor Rod Slifer.
Members present: Rod Slifer, Mayor
Greg Moffet
Mark Gordon
Kent Logan
Farrow Hitt, Mayor Pro-Tem
Kevin Foley
Not Present: Kim Newbury
Staff Members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation
Vail Recreation District Executive Director Mike Ortiz introduced Vail Golf Course
Superintendent Steve Sarro. Sarro was recently presented the Colorado Golf
Association •Person of the Year Award. This honor was attributed to Sarro's efforts in
rebuilding golf courses damaged in Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina.
Vail Mountain Chief Operating Officer Bill Jensen announced Vail Resorts hadl agreed to
increase its financial contribution to the Seibert Circle fountain by $25,000, bringing the
company's total contribution to $225,000.
The second item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report.
Vail 20/20 Update.
Town Manger Stan Zemler announced an update would be provided to Council on
September 4.
Loading & Delivery Update.
Zemler said the cumulative minutes of a recent loading and delivery meeting had been
distributed to Council and the public. "We will begin to present some thought-out options
in September."
Construction Update.
Public Works Director Greg Hall reported a significant amount of construction would be
impacting Vail Road this fall. "We should have it overlaid by ski season." Paver repair
will occur on the west end of Meadow Drive after the Harvest Festival. Community
Development Director George Ruther explained life safety issues were being addressed
at the LionsHead Center building. The homeowners association was required to supply
adequate indoor and outdoor fire suppression and control measures.
The third item on the agenda was Resolution No. 19, Series of 2007, a resolution
submitting to the registered electors of i:he Town of Vail, Colorado, at a regular municipal
election held on November 6, 2007, a ballot issue concerning the adoption of a use tax
to finance capital projects and acquisitions.
Moffet moved to adopt the resolution and add the inclusion of a rebate or exemption on
materials used to construct workforce (housing with Hitt seconding. Former Vail Mayor
Bob Armour spoke in support of the construction use tax. "The town needs a new
revenue source and new construction must help carry the load." Representing Vail
Resorts, Bob Stozek asked for more tirrie to research the' issue. Speaking as a resident,
Bill Jensen noted the community is benE;fiting from an array of public benefits associated
with new developmerit and the Real (Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) has been viewed
historically as a substitute for taxes one construction. Jensen suggested asking voters
instead to expand the use of RETT rather than create a new tax. Representing the
town's Economic Advisory Council, Rob Levine spoke in support of the tax. "Diversity of
revenue streams is something I think we are all sensitive to...At the very least, present it
to the voters, and let the voters decide."' Town Attorney Matt Mire added a letter to the
record from the Vail Board of Realtors. The board objected to the use tax. Brian Gillette
said the tax would only increase the price of property in Vail and make housing less
affordable. Logan stated, "I think it (construction use tax) could be part of the solution,
but not the whole solution...l'm glad wee have raised the awareness that we have a
significant shortfall in our capital budget; over the next several years...) don't think the
timing could be worse for this (in regard to a national economic downturn)...We need to
think of this as part of a package." Gordon said, "I think this is a great time to take a
chance and let the war of ideas come out. I am in favor of putting this construction use
tax on the ballot." Moffet stressed the only way to increase the amount of employee
housing in the town is through the use of the law. "This issue is not a complex tax, go to
Eagle, go to Gypsum." (Both communities utilize a construction use tax.) The motion
passed 4-2, with Logan and Foley opposE;d.
The fourth item on the agenda was Katsos Ranch Trail Improvements.
Landscape Architect Gregg Barrie asked Council to authorize the Town Manager to
enter into an agreement with B & B Excavating, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$741,258.60 for the Katsos Ranch Trail Improvements Project. The Gore Valley Trail
through the Katsos Ranch open space was originally constructed by town crews in the
mid 1980s. Since then, only minor repairs have been made to the two mile long path.
Many sections are in disrepair due to unstable sub-grades, deteriorating pavement and
areas that tend to flood during spring runoff. The Katsos Ranch Trail improvements
project includes grading, drainage, and alignment work, as well as an asphalt paving
overlay along the full length of the path. The construction is scheduled to occur
September 4`h into November. Moffet moved to approve the request with Foley
seconding. Both gentlemen stressed that minimizing impact to pedestrian and cycling
traffic should be paramount as the project is undertaken. The motion passed
unanimously, 6-0. Moffet then asked for periodic updates on construction pirogress.
The fifth item on the agenda was the Wren Association, is requesting permission to• proceed
with an encroachment agreement with the Town of Vail to allow the construction of a portion
of a retaining wall on Town of Vail property.
Earlier in the day Council visited the site in order to assess the proposal. It is the desire of
the applicant to replace an existing retaining wall that encroaches onto the Town of Vail
owned unplatted Ford Park adjacent to The Wren. An encroachment agreement was not
formally obtained for the original retaining wall. The applicant has received design review
approval with the condition that it obtain an encroachment agreement with the Town of Vail.
The Community Development Department recommended Council approve the applicant's
request to proceed with an encroachment agreement. Moffet moved to approve the request
with Foley seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0. Ruther ensured Council the
Community Development Department would do its best to protect the existing foliage. For
more information, contact Rachel Friede at 479-2440.
The sixth item on the agenda was a request for New Master Planning Process for
Chamonix and Wendy's Properties.
The Community Development Department Staff is requesting review of a draft Request
for Proposal (RFP), the purpose of which is to hire the services of a planning team
(Consultant) to work with the Town of Vail to develop a master plan and site plan
alternatives for the combined Chamonix and Wendy's properties (the "Chamonix Site)
Town Planner Scot Hunn reported in October 2002, the town acquired a 3.6 acre parcel of
land (the "Chamonix" property) in West Vail for $2.6 million. In 2004, the to~nrn engaged in
master planning of this site to identify uses and alternative site designs for a fire station as
well as employee housing as primary uses. A master plan for this site was adopted via
Ordinance No. 17, Series 2005. No further action has been taken relative to development of
this site. However, the town has recently entered into a contract to purchase the adjacent
1.25 acre "Wendy's" property, which is believed to be a better location for a fire station (and
additional/potential co-uses), further preserving the majority of the adjacent Chamonix site
for residential (workforce housing) and other potential mixed development. T'he proposed
RFP represents the first step in an effort by staff to commence master planning of the
combined Chamonix site. Hunn clarified the proposed timetable was fairly aggressive,
starting with the award of contract in early October, 2007, and terminating with a preferred
master plan and site design in March, 2008. Ruther then made clear the potential for
employee housing to co-exist with a fire station would be possible. Hunn stated that Staff
believed that a new master plan process, to include the combined Chamonix Site, would
allow the Town and citizens to identify any new ideas or concerns with regard to layout and
design of the project; that Staff is recommending a "fresh" approach to master planning the
combined site while respecting and taking into consideration previous master planning
efforts and neighborhood input. Moffet moved to approve the request vvith Gordon
seconding. Gordon said this is a great opportunity for a green, mixed-used development. "I
think we need some fresh ideas with an integrated approach." Hunn stated $27,000 was
remaining from FY 2007 budget monies for West Vail master planning and that $100,000
had been budgeted for FY 2008 for continued strategic planning projects, including those in
West Vail. The motion passed 5-1, with Hitt opposed.
The seventh item on the agenda was the First Reading of Ordinance No. 24, Series of
2007 an ordinance making supplemeintal appropriations to the Town of Vail General
Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, and Health Insurance Fund
of the 2007. Budget for the Town of Vail, Colorado: and authorizing the expenditures of
said appropriations as set forth herein.
Moffet moved to adopt the ordinance with Gordon seconding. The motion passed 5-1,
with Foley opposed.
The seventh item on the agenda was the First reading of Ordinance No. 25, Series of
2007, an ordinance amending Sections 12-6B-2, 12-66-3, 12-6C-2, 12-6C-3, 12-6D-2,
12-6D-3, 12-13-4, Vail Town Code, to change Type II Employee Housing Units from a
conditional use to a permitted use in the Single-Family Residential ($FR), Two-Family
Residential (R), and Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) districts.
On August 13, 2007, the PEC forwarded a recommendation of approval for the proposed
amendments by a vote of 6-0-O.The Community Development Department recommends
that the Vail Town Council approves Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007, on first reading.
There have not been any negative or non-intended uses. An applicant can build a third
dwelling unit on a parcel as long as it its deed restricted. Hitt clarified the unit must be
attached. Moffet. moved to adopt they ordinance with Foley seconding. The motion
passed unanimously, 6-0.
The eighth item on the agenda was the First reading of Ordinance No. 26, Series of
2007, an ordinance approving the sale of the deed restricted property in the Town of
Vail legally described as Vail Heights Condominium Unit # 11, Eagle County, Colorado
with a physical address of 2079 Chamonix Lane, Vail, Colorado.
Town Attorney Matt Mire explained that on May 29, 2007, the town bought Vail Heights
Unit #11 for $280,000. It is cone-bedroom, one-bathroom unit in West Vail. The purpose
of purchasing the unit was to add inventory to the town's housing stock for its employees.
The town will sell the unit to a mechanic; in the town's Public Works Department at the
end of August, 2007, at a deed restricted price of $174,500. Moffet moved to adopt the
ordinance with Foley seconding. During a pause for public comment, Kaye Ferry said she
believed all employees within the town should be eligible for such housing. Stephen
Connolly spoke in support of the ordinance. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
The ninth item on the agenda was the First Reading of Ordinance No. 18, Series of 2007,
an ordinance amending the prescribed zoning regulations, pursuant to Section 12-3-7,
Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for modifications to Section 12-6A-9, Site
Coverage, Vail Town Code (Hillside Residential District), to increase allowable site
coverage from 15% to 20%.
On June 11, 2007, the PEC held a public hearing on the request to amend the
prescribed zoning regulations for the Hillside Residential District to increase allowable
site coverage from 15% to 20%. Upon consideration of the request, the Commission
approved a motion recommending approval of the text amendment to the Vail Town
Council by a vote of 5-1-1(Clevelarid opposed, Gunion recused). On July 17, 2007, the
Town Council unanimously tabled this item after providing feedback. Dave Kasak with
Zehren and Associates asked for a modest increase of Gross Residential Floor Area and
site coverage. Logan moved to approve the ordinance with Hitt seconding. The motion
failed 4-2, with Logan and Slifer voting for the ordinance.
The tenth item on the agenda was Adjournment.
Moffet moved to adjourn with Foley seconding at approximately 7:45 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously, 6-0.
Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Minutes provided by Corey Swisher.
TOWN OF VAIL
REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
August 30, 2007
Sales Tax
Sales tax collections for the month of July are expected to be $1.3 million, flat with July,
2006. Year-to-date collections of $12.6 million through July, however, continue to
exceed last year's year-to-date by 6.7%. For comparison, inflation as measured by the
consumer price index was up 2.4% in July compared with the prior year.
Construction Permit Fee Revenue
Construction permit revenue, which can be considered an indicator of redevelopment
activity, continues its strong trend with year-to-date construction permit fees of $2.1
million up 70% from the same period last year. Year-to-date permit fees include $1.5
million from major construction projects: the Arrabelle at Vail Square, Cascade
Residences, Forest Place, Four Seasons, Lodge Tower, Lodge at LionsHead, Manor Vail,
Mountain View (formerly Apollo Park), Ritz Carlton, Solaris, Vail P aza Hotel,
Westhaven Condominiums, and the Willows. Major projects were up approximately
$685,000 or 81 % over last year while non-major projects .were up $200,000 or 41 %.
Construction permit fees include building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler
permits.
Real estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
Year-to-date RETT collections through August 27, 2007, total $4.1 million compared
with $3.8 million for the same time period last year, an 8% increase. Major
redevelopment projects including Forest Place, Gore Creek Place, Manor Vail and One
Willow Bridge Road contributed $828,026 or 20% of the total in 2007 while only
$464,500 or 12% of the total in 2006 consisted of major redevelopment projects.
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Thomas Consultants Inc.
Suite 1650, Commerce Place ~'
400 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC ~
Canada. V6A 3A6
Tel: 604.687.21 10
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Ms Kelli McDonald
Economic Development Manager
Town of Vail -Town Maintenance Office
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657 .
United States of America
Tel (970) 479-2454
Dear Kelli,
Re: Revised Retail Strategy Program
Dear Kelli,
August 16'", 2007
It was such a pleasure to meet you and the team recently. I really enjoyed our discussion.
I must admit I was literally flabbergasted at the streetscape improvements - It is over 2
years since I had that bad accident at Beaver Creek which put me on crutches for a year.
I've been visiting Arrabelle in the meantime but regrettably never ventured into the village
itself - what a revelation!
I could not have been more impressed. All the things I mentioned about the objectives of
a proper streetscape program have been done with aplomb. I apologize for my
ignorance.
Notwithstanding, there are still areas for improvement:
- Invoking a policy in the village core that retail must always be at grade level. This
avoids the situation of having residential on the street which breaks up the rhythm of
the street.
- Certain establishments also could do with a makeover including the icon Red Lion.
The overall increase in quality standard is so impressive with flagship buildings like the
Sonnenalp expansion, Austria House Hotel, One Willow, Vail Plaza, etc. Augmenting this will
be the new Four Seasons Hotel, Polaris, etc together with all the new development in
Lionshead.
Town of Vail -Revised Retail Strategy Program
Ref. #2007.28R
Page 2, August 16, 2007
AI! of this creates a totally new chapter in the book of Vail. Overnight it has changed its
paradigm and finally came up with an c>verall presentation befitting its reputation and
stature.
What is disappointing is that retail sales continue to lag. In the meantime, desirable tenants
like Billabong, Theater, Nightclubs, continue to leave.
This may not be as much of a problem physically but rather creating a publicity program to
educate people about "The New Vail Village"... Highlight all the improvements that have
been made and all the new attractions and amenities.
In March 2006, a proposal was submitted to you how to improve the performance of Vail's
retail offering.
While much improvement has incurred ire the $13 million streetscape upgrading coupled
with all the new development, unfortunately, retail sales continue to lag.
It is believed that a lot of the original proposal still has validity but rather than doing it as
one individual study, it could be broken down into several phases.
In so doing, the program to improve the retail performance can be undertaken more with
a rifle shot approach than the broader program suggested in March, 2006. As discussed,
we will undertake the initial step of our full proposal program.
Bettina the Framework Parameters
In order to respond to your initial objectives, the following parameters have been outlined:
Basic Objectives
Clearly there are some objectives to be achieved, namely:
- Evaluate Vail's retail performancE~ -how much space is needed and where should it
be located
- Benchmark other resorts
- Analyze retail trends
- Evaluate region's competitive influences
- Prepare critical evaluation of Vail's retail nodes
Retail Health
An evaluation is required to determine the retail health that exists in Vail today, namely,
key issues such as:
- Rent to sales imbalance
- Flat sales -retail leakage
- Vail pricing
- Retail not evolving/adapting quickly enough
- Quality of retail experience
Town of Vail -Revised Retail Strategy Program
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F'age 3, August 16, 2007
- Hotel occupancy/room pricing
- Employee housing location
- Shifting market/visitor profile
Proposed Work Program
In order to respond to our project understanding and the stated objectives, we have
prepared the following work program.
Proaram ComiJOnents
As discussed, we believe there are various stages that have to be undertaken to achieve
your goals. Given the budget amount approved by Town Council, we will execute the
following tasks in this first phase of work:
A) BACKGROUND ANALYSIS 8~ EVALUATION OF VAIL'S CURRENT RETAIL OFFERING
Purpose: To review all relevant background information, as well as to hear from the
local resort community on issues relating to Vail's retail offering and to
undertake an evaluation of this offering to identify key issues and set the
stage for ideas.
A 1.1 Workshop Session # 1 -Project Kick-Off Meeting in Vail with Town of 'Vail staff to
review work program and scheduling and to gather relevant backcround
information.
A1.2 In order to grasp an overall understanding of the challenges and opportunities that
Vail has, key interviews should be undertaken with the following key groups:
- Resort management
- Local associations
- Private companies
- Developers
- Stakeholders/landlords
- Retail tenants
The objective of the Interview would be as follows:
- Identify top issues affecting performance/experience
- Review of Vail's tenant mix
- Obtain business performance information (from Judy Camp)
- Isolate strengths/weaknesses
- Gain general impressions on destination and experience appeal for locals and
visitors
- Identify issues and opportunities
- Reveal demographic characteristics
- Determine and quantify expenditure patterns
Town of Vail -Revised Retail Strategy Program
Ref. #2007.28R
Page 4, August ~6, 2007
Critical to this process would be fE~edback on the following issues:
- Store selection -restaurants, coffee shops
- Customer service in stores anci restaurants
- Prices in stores and restaurants
- Entertainment in evening/leisure activities
- Ambiance
- Parking
- Perceived sameness of stores
- Perceived lack of stores for residents
- Perceived lack of amenities for children and families
A1.3 Walk through of Vail's retail nodes/areas with Town of Vail staff to identify key issues
and initiatives and related land use issues.
Al .4 Review of all relevant land use policies, documents and plans in order to document
Vail's current and future land use patterns.
Al .5 Review and document all plannE~d and proposed new developments (of all types -
retail, commercial, hotel, accommodation, fractional, residential, community
services, etc.) in the community.
Al.b Prepare a critical evaluation of Vail's various retail & dining nodes/areas, including
but not limited to:
^ Vail Village & Bridge Street
^ Lionshead
^ Lionshead West
^ West Vail
A1.7 Deliverables: Summarize Component One findings into a presentation summary
document, which would include matrix tables, images and text to document and
highlight key findings of the Issues/Ideas Identification resulting from Stakeholder
interviews and Evaluation of Vail's~ Retail.
B) PROFILING OF RETAIL 8~ RESORT RETAIL TRENDS
Purpose: To establish a "visual database" of the latest in resort retail, as well as other
retail trends and formats,. in order to forma "foundation of ideas" and
benchmark comparisons. This task would incorporate the database
information of resort proifiles that Thomas Consultants has built over its
experience and would be enhanced with additional new research.
Bl.l Prepare an "Analogue of Resort Community and Resort Retail Profiles" in order to
illustrate the latest in trends and ideas, as well as to illustrate elements of success,
performance benchmarks and failures. These profiles would document trends
occurring in not just Alpine Resorts, but also those occurring in Golf Resorts, Desert
Resorts, Beach Resorts, Eco-Touriism Resorts, Agri-Tourism Resorts, Culinary ~ Wine
Town of Vail -Revised I~etail' Strategy Program
Ref. #2007.28R
Page 5, August 16, 2007
Resorts, Educational Resorts, Gaming Resorts, Urban Resorts and Heritage Resorts.
These examples would not only provide profiles of Resort Retail Villages, but would
also document examples of Resort Towns, Resort Main Streets and Resort Areas.
For each profile, the following information items and criteria would be considered:
^ Approximate total size (calculated in square feet) of retail, food & beverage &
entertainment.
^ Estimated merchandise mix (by size in square feet) of retail, food 8~ beverage 8~
entertainment.
^ Identification of key anchor components.
^ Size & type of anchors.
^ Zoning/guidelines for maximum store sizes.
^ Presence of large format stores versus smaller tenants.
^ Representation of national/international tenants versus local retailers.
^ Indications of annualized sales 8~ rental rate performance.
^ Photographic images of retail facades and elevation presentation
^ Elements of success and/or failure.
B1.2 To complement the "Analogue of Resort Community and Resort Retail Profiles", an
"Analogue of Retail Trends ~ Formats" would also be prepared to highlight
standards and leading edge ideas in retailing, restaurants and entertainment. Some
of the same criteria as noted above would be addressed by this Analogue,
recognizing that the purpose of the Analogues is not to duplicate any project or
place, but rather to consider the most successful elements of retailing today and
moving forward into the future.
B1.3 Deliverable: Summarize findings into a presentation summary document, which
would include profile pages for each case study as well as a summary matrix table
to document highlights of the Analogue of profile examples and treads.
PROPOSED FEES 8~ TIMING
Based on the articulated work, scheduling, deliverables and project team time
commitments (as follows), we would undertake this assignment for a professional fee
budget of US $22,000 (excluding travel expenses, disbursements and taxes). Additionally,
we estimate that out of pocket expenses (for travel expenses) would be a maximum of US
$3,000.
Fees and disbursements will be invoiced on a monthly progress basis, with payment due 28
calendar days from the date of invoice insurance. All expenses and disbursements for
travel, printing, etc. would be bills at cost in addition to the fees identified above. In order
to begin the assignment, a retainer fee amount of US $3,300 would be required.
Town of Vail -Revised Retail. Strategy Program.
Ref. #2007.28R
Page 6, August 46, 2Q07
Additional terms of our engagement are presented in the attached Appendix A:
Additional terms 8~ Conditions of Proposal. Should this proposal be acceptable, please
signify your approval to the identified Work Program Tasks, Fees, Charge Rates, as well as
the identified Terms 8~ Conditions, by providing your signature in the space provided below,
and provide one signed copy of this proposal contract to us.
CONCLUSION
We thank you for the opportunity to submit our proposal and we look forward to the
opportunity to continue our involvement in helping Vail to assess, identify and define its
"Retail Positioning Strategy" while maintaining its unique strength and appeal as a Resort
Community.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at +1-604-687-2110 (office) to discuss our proposal.
We look forward to the next steps of the study process.
Respectfully submitted.
Yours very truly,
THOMAS CONSULTANTS INC.
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Ian F. Thomas
Chairman
Per:
TOWN OF VAIL
Name of Signing Authority & Title
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F'age 7, August 16, 2007
APPENDIX A
PROPOSAL TERMS 8~ CONDITIONS
THOMAS CONSULTANTS INC.
In addition to the terms of the proposal, by signifying approval to proceed with the proposed work
program, the following items are also agreed upon:
1) Project will only commence once any required retainer fees have received from the client by
Thomas Consultants Inc.
2) All invoices shall be paid upon invoice receipt.
3) Overdue accounts will be charged interest by Thomas Consultants Inc. at a rate of 2% on all
outstanding balances.
4) Final reports and deliverables prepared by Thomas Consultants Inc. shall not be provided until
all outstanding accounts have been settled.
5) Should additional meetings be required, or the scope of the assignment or the deliverables
increase, these items would be billed in addition to the proposed fees, at our regular charge
rates.
6) This proposal shall remain in force for a period not longer than twenty-eight days of its date
before being signed in acceptance by the client (as indicated on the last page of the
proposal). If after twenty-eight days have elapsed the client has not accepted the proposal (as
indicated by their sign-back), the proposal will become nullified at the dis~~retion of Thomas
Consultants Inc.
7) This proposal is the property of Thomas Consultants Inc., and shall not be copied or revised
without the expressed approval of Thomas Consultants Inc.
8) Exclusion:
It is a term of the agreement between Thomas Consultants Inc. and the Client that Thomas
Consultants Inc. and its officers, employees, subcontractors, and agents do not assume any
liability for the statements, comments, suggestions, or representations made in any written or
oral report, whether such possible liability arises from negligence, errors, omissions, breach of
contract, breach of warranty, misrepresentation, fundamental, breach, strict liability of
otherwise, and whether such act is for consequential damage, property damage, personal
injury of any nature or otherwise.
9) Indemnity:
The Client agrees to indemnify and save the company, as well as its officers, employees,
subcontractors and agents, harmless from and against all claims, demands, costs, damages,
suits, expenses and liabilities which they may incur or suffer by virtue of, in connection with, or
arising out of he services being provided by Thomas Consultants Inc.
10) This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, and no amendments
may be made hereto unless made in writing and singed by the Client and Thomas Consultants
Inc.
MEMORANDUM
To: Town Council
From: Kathleen Halloran
Date: September 4, 2007
Subject: Supplemental Appropriation
On August 21, Town Council approved the first reading of Supplemental Appropriation #2 of 2007. On
Tuesday evening you will be asked to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 24 making
supplemental appropriations and adjustments to the 2007 budget.
The following information is attached for your review:
• Second Supplemental Appropriation Request of 2007
• Statements of Revenue, Expenditure, and Changes in Fund Balance includling the second
supplemental
• Ordinance No. 24
The following items have been added since the first reading of the supplemental:
RETT Fund
Vail Resort's contribution toward the Seibert Circle project was increased from $200,000 to $225,000
based on Bill Jensen's update to Council on August 21 sr
The details for all supplemented items are outlined in the attached spreadsheet S-1.
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Proposed Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Adjustments #2 of 2007
Revenue Expenditure
Increase Increase
Description (Decrease) (Decrease) Reason
General Fund
Investment Income
Collection Costs
Other Federal Grants
Other State Revenue
Emergency Mgmt &CERT
Fire Dept -Overtime
Out of Cycle Contributions
Out of Cycle Contributions
Charter Bus Service
Charter Expense
Professional Dues
Publication of Legal Notices
Bank Charges -Transit
Misc Revenue -Incident Mgmt Team
Uniform Expense -Incident Mgmt Team
Wendy's purchase
Employee Housing Unit purchase
Professional Fees
Subtotal General Fund
370,000
(43,998)
30,375
32,175
32,175
40,000
273,000
15,000
15,400
15,364
31,100
12,000
20,000
3,150
3,150
22,000
200,500
26,700
Conservative estimate based on current overage and projected income
5% of RETT collections for administration; related to revenue reduction
Drug Enforcement Grant revenue
Reimbursement from Homeland Security for Emergency Mgmt Training
Emergency Mgmt Training & Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) Expenses
Overage due to staging shortage and fire student pay structure revision at end of 2006
Per Council's direction on June 19 ($250K VVF, $18K Ski Museum; $SK Radio Free Minturn)
Pending Council discussion - to help fund DIA exhibit for Co. Ski Museum
Excess revenue from X Games (total revenue $58K)
Expense for X-Games
CO Assoc of Transit Agencies (CASTA); dues & lobbyist for add'1 grant money
Increase in both volume and cost of legal publications
Increase in both volume and rates for credit card fees on parking sales
Contribution from Encana Oil & Gas, Inc. for Incident Management Team uniforms
Uniforms for Incident Mgmt Team
Transfer from General Fund to Capital Fund for closing costs related to purchase of Wendy's property
Transfer from General Fund to Capital Fund for purchase of employee housing units
Consultant to perform Construction Mitigation Fee study
Capital Projects Fund
Sales Tax Revenue
Investment Income
Sale of Vail Heights Unit
Transfer from General Fund
Buildings -Vail Heights Unit
Buy Down Program
Buildings -Pitkin Creek Unit
Misc -Condo Dues
Utilities -Electricity
Transfer from General Fund
Purchase of Wendy's property
Email Archive Appliance
Other Federal Grants
Vehicles -Buses
Parking Equip replacement
Fire Infrastructure
Supp 2 of 2007
407,102 690,989
1,350,000 Increase in projected tax revenue collections (100% to Capital fund)
200,000 Earnings projected at 4.95%; original budget was very conservative & based on less fund balance
174,500
200,500 To cover additional cost of employee housing unit purchase (Vail Heights &Pitkin Creek)
280,000 Purchase of Vail Heights unit I 1 (Chamonix Lane)
(365,000) Use buy-down funds toward purchase of employee housing units
460,n00 Purchase of Pitken Creek Park unit 6-1Y
1,875 6 months of condo dues for Pitkin Creek unit
250 6 months of electric utilities for Pitken unit
22,000 Closing costs for Wendy's properly purchase
22,000 Closing costs for Wendy's property purchase
16,000 Equipment for archival of email data -needed for compliance with legistlation effective Jan 1 2008
50,617 Additional grant money for bus replacement; more for Intermodal site in '08,'09,'10 ($4.SM total)
3,675,000 Purchase of 6 additional buses (7 total) per Council's approval Aug. 7; (moved up from 2008)
390,348 Moved 2009 expense up to 2007 based on need for new equip; per Council's approval Aug. 7
(2,650,000) Push construction costs for W. Vail Fire Station out to 2008/2009
8/29/2007 5:41 PM
Proposed Supplemental Appropriations and Budget Adjustments #2 of 2007
Revenue Expenditure
Increase Increase
Description (Decrease) (Decrease)
Reason
Fire Station Financing (2,000,000) Financing related to construction of W. Vail Fire Station (also pushed to 2008/2009)
West & East Meadow Dr- Streetscape (150 000) Savings on construction o t
Village Streetscape
East Meadow Dr. -Streetscape Heat
Generator for PD & Muni Bldg
LH Parking Structure RFP
LH Parking Structure RFP
Subtotal Capital Projects Fund
RETT Projects Fund
RETT Revenue
Collection Costs
Investment Income
Project Reimb /Shared Costs
Construction Services
Construction Services
Construction Services
Meadow Dr. Streetscape
Construction Services -Seibert Circle
ProjecfReimb /-,Shared Costs ' -
Construction Services -Seibert Circle
Recreation Master planning
Subtotal RETT Projects Fund
Dispatch Service Fund
Project Reimbursement
Subtotal Dispatch Service Fund
Health Insurance Fund
insurer proceeds
Cobra
Interest Income
Short Terns Disability
Claims paid expense
Subtotal Health Insurance Fund
Total All Funds
> c s s (contingencies not needed)
(500,000) Savings on construction costs (contingencies not needed)
(150,000) Savings on construction costs (contingencies not needed)
75,000 Replacement needed urgently; estimated cost for equipment and install /construction
52,500 Legal and consulting fees to be reimbursed (includes an admin fee) .
50,000 Legal and consulting fees
50,117 1,155 473
(879,952) Arrabelle shifted from 2007 to 2008
(43,998) 5% of RETT collections for administration; related to revenue reduction
175,300 Conservative estimate based on current overage and projected income
10,000 One Willow contribuion towards kayak take-out; requiremt of construction project
10,000 Kayak take-out construction cost relating to One Willow project funding
282,815 Whitewater Park enhancements per Council's approval June 19 (incr to total of $376K)
(422,000) Booth Creek Playground budgeted for full re-do in 201 1; remove other fixes budgeted in '07
(200,000) Savings on construction costs (contingencies not needed)
200,000
~ Increase in construction costs; per Council's approval Aug. 7
225,000 ~~
~s- Ahnowledge Vail-Resort's contributiori',towatd Sei6ert.Circle`~project-.increased by $2SK~at 8%21 meeting
200,000 Increase in construction costs; relates to Vail Resorts' contribution of $200K for Seibert Circle
104,500 Design cost for recreational assets as related to engineering study
(469,652) 131317
72,000 Dispatch software -paid by Eagle County Health Service District
72,000 Dispatch software
72,000 72,000
147,000
l 0,600
6,300
(] 6,000)
628,200
163,900 612,200
223,467 2,661,979
Reimbursed claims from our stop-loss carrier (Insurance for claims over $70K)
Increase in claim expense; based on projections from our third party administrator
Supp 2 of 2007 3 8/29/2007 5:41 PM
2nd Supplemental of 2007
Second Reading
TOWN OF VAIL 2007 BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
Current Proposed
Budget Ammended Ammended
2007 2007 Supp #2 2007
Revenue
Local Taxes:
Sales Tax Split b/t Gen'I Fund & Capital Fur 63/37 58/42
Sales Tax $ 10,741,500 10,741,500 10,741,500
Property and Ownership 3,007,998 3,007,998 3,007,998
Ski Lift Tax 2,890,000 2,890,000 2,890,000
Franchise Fees, Penalties, and Other Taxe: 807,000 807,000 807,000
Licenses & Permits 1,883,550 2,779,550 2,7'79,550
Intergovernmental Revenue 1,283,200 1,283,200 65,700 1,348,900
Transportation Centers 3,685,380 3,685,380 3,685,380
Charges for Services 752,856 801,606 (28,598) 773,008
Fines & Forfeitures 201,500 201,500 201,500
Earnings on Investments 425,000 425,000 370,000 795,000
Transfer from RETT _
Rental Revenue 754,908 737,220 737,220
Miscellaneous and Project Reimbursements 70,000 70 000 70,000
Total Revenue 26,502,892 27,429,954 407,102 27,837,056
Expenditures
Salaries 12,099,741 12,099,741 69,837 12,169,578
Benefits 4,240,927 4 240 927 1 353 4 242,280
Subtotal Compensation and Benefits 16,340,668 16,340,668 71 190 16 411,858
Contributions and Special Events 1,176,664 1,176,664 288,000 1,464,664
All Other Operating Expenses 5,974,016 7,285,037 109,299 7,3!x4,336
Heavy Equipment Operating Charges 1,946,418 1,946,418 1,946,418
Heavy Equipment Replacement Charges 631,723 631,723 631,723
Dispatch Services 512,427 512,427 5'12 427
Total Expenditures 26,581,916 27,892,937 468,489 28,3fi1,426
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund
Transfer from Capital Projects Fund
Transfer to RETT
Transfer to Dispatch Services Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance
(79,024) (462,983) (61,387) (524,370)
(222,500) (222,500)
12,664,979 $ 15,433,051 $ 15,433,051
$ 12,585,955 $ 14,970,068 $ 14,686,181
2nd Supplemental of 2007
Second Reading
TOWN OF VAIL 2007 BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Revenue
Sales Tax
Federal Grant Revenue
Lease Revenue
Project Reimbursement
Eagle County Grant Revenue
Earnings on Investments and Other
Total Revenue
Expenditures
Land Purchases
Vail Heights Unit
Pitkin Creek Unit
East Vail Lodging Unit
Wendy's Property
Equipment Purchases
Document Imaging
Software & Hardware Upgrades
Comm Dev Interactive Permit software
Software Licensing
Network upgrades/new UPS for computer rool
Com Dev Plotter
Web Page Development/Ecommerce
Eagle County CAD / RMS Project
Parking Equipment Replacement
Police Copier
Patrol Car Video Cameras
Current Proposed
Budget Ammended Ammended
2007 2007 Supp #2 2007
$ 6,308,500 6,308,500 1,350,000 7,658.,500
- 50,617 50„617
187,800 187,800 187,800
141,869 52,500 194,369
500, 000 500, 000
43,000 43,000 374,500 417 500
6,539,300 7,181,169 1,827,617 9,008,786
280,000 280,000
462,125 462,125
172,550 172,550
2,000,000 22,000 2,022,000
97,000 97,000 97,000
72,000 72,000 16,000 88,000
65,000 65,000 65,1700
45,000 45,000 45,000
20,000 20,000 20,000
92,500 92,500 92,;100
- 390,348 390,348
Fire Truck Rebuild/Refurbish 588,000 589,352 589
352
Fire Department Breathing Apparatus _ ,
_
Jail Video System Upgrade 12,000 12,000 12,000
Police Radio AMP in parking structures 50,000 50,000 50
(100
Heavy Duty Tire changer 17,500 17,500 ,
17
500
Generator ,
75,000 75
000
Office Equipment 17,000 17,000 ,
17
000
Repower Buses _ _ ,
Replace Buses 167,605 3,675,000 3,842
Ei05
GPS for Buses 52,750 ,
52
750
800 MHz radio system ,
Vehicle Expansion 44,800 44,800 44 800
Subtotal Equipment Purchases 1,120,800 1,342,507 4,156,348 5 498 855
Capital Maintenance -
Bus Shelter Replacement 30,000 30,000 30
000
Capital Street Maintenance 830,000 830,000 ,
830
000
Parking Structure Improvements 455,000 481,129 ,
481
129
General Facility Improvements 446,000 744,627 ,
744,627
Fire suppression in computer rooms 35,500 35,500 35
500
Flammable storage / Mag Chloride 24,000 ,
24 000
Subtotal Capital Maintenance 1,796,500 2,145,256 - 2,145,256
Street Reconstruction
Neighborhood Road Reconstruction _ _
Neighborhood Bridge Reconstruction _ _
Frontage Road -Ford Park _
Subtotal Street Reconstruction _ _ _
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Second Reading
TOWN OF VAIL 2007 BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Buildings & Improvements
Fire infrastructure improvements
Building Remodels
Fiber Optics in Buildings
Dobson Ice Arena
Way Finding Improvements
Donovan Park Pavilion
Gymnastics Facility
Municipal Building
LH Information Center Renovation
Creekside Housing Improvements
Subtotal Bldgs /Improvements
Streetscape Projects
West & East Meadow Drive
East Meadow Drive-Streetscape Heat
Village Streetscape
Subtotal Streetscape Projects
Housing Program
Budget
2007 Current
Ammended
2007 Proposed
Ammended
Supp #2 2007'
2,000,000 2,767,229 (2,650,000) 117,229
50,000 50,000 50,000
15,000 15,000 15,000
7, 900 7, 900
9,896 9,896
29,634 29,634
5,612 5:,612
2,065,000 2,885,271 (2,650,000) 235 271
1,100,000 1,100,000 (150,000) 950,000
1,180,000 1,180,000 (150,000) 1,030,000
1,776,667 (500 000) 1 276 667
2,280,000 4,056,667 (800,000) 3 256,667
Buy-Down Program 100,000 365,000 (365,000) -
Rational Nexus Study 1,999 1,999
Timber Ridge Debt Service Guarantee 925,000 925,000
Timber Ridge Legal /Zoning 32,558 32 558
Subtotal Housing Program 100,000 1,324,557 (365 000) 959 557
LionsHead Redevelopment
LionsHead Improvements
Intermodal Site
Subtotal LionsHead Redevelopment
Other Improvements
TOV Strategic Planning (Vail 2020)
West Vail Area Plan
Street Light Improvement Program
I-70 Noise
LH Parking Structure RFP
Bio-Mass Study
E. Vail Radio Tower
Subtotal Other Improvements
Total before Financing
W. Vail Station Bonds
Main Vail Renovations Bonds
W. Vail Station Debt Service
Main Vail Renovations Debt Service
Transfer for Debt Service
Transfer from General Fund
Total Financing
Total Expenditures
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures
Beginning Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance
89,764 89,764
- 89,764 - 89,764
150, 000 167, 920 167, 920
27, 300 27, 300
75,000 80,099 g0,Ogg
250,000 837,575 837,575
76,299 50,000 126,299
50,000 50,000 50,000
525,000 1,239,193 50,000 1,289,'193
7,887,300 15,255,765 1,155,473 16,411,:?38
2,000,000 2,000,000 (2,000,000> -
(57,213) -
(2,322,497) (2,322,497) (2,322,497)
222,500 222 500
(379,710) (322,497) (1 777 500) (2 099 997)
8,267,010 15,578,262 2,932,973 18,511,235
(1,727,710) (8,397,093) (1,105,356) (9,502,449)
3,151,373 10,256,602 10,256,602
1,423, 663 1, 859,509 754,153
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2nd Supplemental 2007
Second Reading
TOWN OF VAIL 2007 BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND
Current Proposed
Budget Ammended Ammended
2007 2007 Supp #2 2007
REVENUE
Real Estate Transfer Tax 8,179,952 8,179,952 (879,952) 7,300,000
Federal Grant _ _
Golf Course Lease 123,018 123,018 123,018
Lottery Revenue 20,000 20,000 20,000
Project Reimbursements 150,000 164,065 235,000 399,065
Earnings on Investments and Other 57,000 184,700 175,300 360,000
Transfer from GF _
Recreation Amenity Fees 125,000 125,000 125 000
Total Revenue 8,654,970 8,796,735 (469,652) 8 327 083
EXPENDITURES
Annual Maintenance
RETT Management Fee 408,998 408,998 (43,998) 365,000
Rec. Path Capital Maintenance 216,300 234,837 234,837
Alpine Garden Support 54,080 54,080 54,080
Tree Maintenance 87,000 104,796 104,796
Forest Health Management 250,000 385,325 385,325
Street Furniture Replacement 20,000 20,000 20,000
Black Gore Creek Sand Mitigation 100,000 135,000 135
000
Park, Path & Landscape Maintenance 1,260,802 1,260,802 ,
1 260 802
Subtotal Maintenance _ 2,397,180 2,603,838 (43 998) 2,559 840
Recreation Path/Trail Development
Katsos Ranch 750,000 1,225,943 1,225,943
Cascade Bike Path 7,000 7,000
TimberRidge-Buffehr Crk Rd Separation 675,000 675,000 675,000
Trailhead Development 21,000 27,273 27,273
Meadow Drive Streetscape 920,000 920,000 (200,000) 720,000
Frontage Road Bike Trail _ _
Subtotal Pathways 2,366,000 2,855,216 (200 000) 2,655,216
Capital Maintenance
ADA Compliance w/ VRD 50,000 126,848 126,848
VRD Agreements /Legal 50,000 52,444 52,444
Raw Water Project /Irrigation Control - 10,388 10,388
Stream Tract Incursion Survey 34,881 34,881
Big Horn Park -Per Safety Plan 216,756 216,756
Red Sandstone Park -Per Safety Plan 58,000 58,000 58,000
Retrofit Park Restrooms-3 seasons 172,404 172,404
Park /Playground Capital Maintenance 100,000 100,000 100,000
Landscape Medians 570,000 570,000 570,000
Turf Topdresser 12,000 12,000 12,000
Bear Proof Containers 180,000 199,500 199,500
Sibert Circle 699,095 400,000 1,099
095
Greenhouse 100,000 100,000 ,
100 000
Subtotal Capital Maintenance 1,120,000 2,352,316 400,000 2,752,316
Art in Public Places (AIPP)
Public Art 75,000 260,909 260,909
Project Management 66,000 66,000 66 000
Subtotal AIPP 141,000 326,909 - 326,909
Park Development
Donovan Park 49,050 49,050
White Water Park 93,185 282,815 376,000
LionsHead Park 139,000 139,000 139
000
Booth Creek Park Redevelopment 422,000 422,000 (422,000) ,
-
Skate Park 400,000 400,000
Kayak Take-out 10,000 10,000
Ford Park Master Plan-Improvements 100,000 100,000 100 000
Subtotal Park Development 661,000 1,203,235 (129,185) 1,074,050
TOWN OF VAIL 2007 BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND
Current Proposed
Budget Ammended Ammended
2007 2007 Supp #2 2007
Discretionary Projects
Recreation Master Planning 104,500 104
500
Ford Park /Tennis Center Improvements 56,000 56 000 ,
56 000
Total Discretionary Projects 56,000 56,000 104,500 160,500
Environmental Sustainability 250,000 250,000 250
000
Open Space Acquisition - 551,019 ,
551,019
T
otal Expenditures 6,991,180 10,198,533 ` 131 317 10,329,850
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures 1,663,790 (1,401,798) (600,969) (2,002,767)
Beginning Fund Balance 4,444,006 8,956,388 8,956,388
Ending Fund Balance 6,107,796 7,554,590 (600,969) 6 953,621
2nd Supplemental 2007
Second Reading
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TOWN OF VAIL 2007 BUDGET
SUMMARY OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
DISPATCH SERVICES FUND
Revenue
E911 Board Revenue
Interagency Charges
Town of Vail Interagency Charge
Earnings on Investments
E911 BOARD Capital Grant
Project Reimbursement
Other
Total Revenue
Expenditures
Salaries & Benefits
Operating, Maintenance & Contracts
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund
Transfer from General Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance
Proposed
2007 Ammended
Budget Supp #2 2007
563, 654 563, 654
901,858 901,858
512,427 512,427
- 72,000 72,000
1,977,939 72,000 2 049 939
1,470,322
475,119
50,000 1,470,322
475,119
72,000 122,000
1,995,441 72 000 2 067 441
(17,502) - (17 502)
329, 044 543,186
311,542 - 525,684
HEALTH INSURANCE FUND
Proposed
2007 Ammended
Budget Supp #2 2007
Revenue
Town of Vail Interagency Charge - Premiums 2,242,900 2,242,900
Employee Contributions 241,600 10,600 252,200
Insurer Proceeds 5,000 147,000 152,000
Earnings on Investments 27,200 6,300 33,500
Total Revenue 2,516,700 163,900 2,680,600
Expenditures
Health Inusrance Premiums
Claims Paid
Short-term Disability Pay
Professional Fees
Total Expenditures
299, 400 299, 400
2,143,800 628,200 2,772,000
56,000 (16,000) 40,000
17,500 17 500
2,516,700 612,200 3,128,900
Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures
Beginning Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance
- (448,300) (448 300)
475,154 1,009,273
475,154 560, 973
2nd Supplemental 2007
Second Reading
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ORDINANCE N0.24
SERIES OF 2007
AN ORDINANCE MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TO THE TCIWN OF VAIL
GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND,
DISPATCH SERVICES FUND AND HEALTH INSURANCE FUND OF THE 2(107 BUDGET
FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF
SAID APPROPRIATIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, contingencies have arisen during the fiscal year 2007 which could not have
been reasonably foreseen or anticipated by the Town Council at the time it enactecl Ordinance No.
28, Series of 2006, adopting the 2007 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado;
and,
WHEREAS, the Town Manager has certified to the Town Council that sufficient funds are
available to discharge the appropriations referred to herein, not otherwise reflected in the Budget, in
accordance with Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail; and,
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the foregoing, the Town Council finds than it should make
certain supplemental appropriations and budget adjustments as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO that:
1. Pursuant to Section 9.10(a) of the Charter of the Town of Vail, Colorado, the Town
Council hereby makes the following supplemental appropriations and budget adjustments for the
2005 Budget and Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado, and authorizes the expenditure or
(reduction) of said appropriations as follows:
General Fund $ 690,989
Capital Projects Fund 1,155,473
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund 131,317
Dispatch Services Fund 72,000
Health Insurance Fund 612,200
Total $ 2,661,979
2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
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Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2007
ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance, and each
part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or
more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants
thereof.
4. The repeal or the repeal and reenactment of any provision of the Municipal Code of
the Town of Vail as provided in this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty
imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced,
nor any other action or proceedings as commenced under or by virtue of the provision repealed or
repealed and reenacted. The repeal of any provision hereby shall not revive any ~>rovision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions, and ordinances, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith
are repealed to the 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 21st day of August, 2007, and a public hearing shall be held on this
Ordinance on the 4th day of September, 2007, at the regular meeting of the Town Council of the
Town of Vail, Colorado, in the Municipal Building of the town.
Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED AS AMMENDED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
IN FULL this 4th day of September, 2007.
Rod Slifer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 24, Series of 2007 - 2
MEMORANDUM
TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: September 4, 2007
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007, an ordinance amending Sections 12-6B-2, 12-
6B-3, 12-6C-2, 12-6C-3, 12-6D-2, 12-6D-3, 12-13-4, Vail Town Code, to change
Type II Employee Housing Units from a conditional use to a permitted use in the
Single-Family Residential (SFR), Two-Family Residential (R), and Two-Family
Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) districts, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (PEC07-0042)
Applicant: Town of Vail.
Planner: Bill Gibson
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST
The applicant, Town of Vail, is requesting a second reading of Ordinance 25, Series of
2007, an ordinance amending Sections 12-6B-2, 12-6B-3, 12-6C-2, 12-6C-3, 12-6D-2,
12-6D-3, 12-13-4, Vail Town Code, to change Type II Employee Housing Units from a
conditional use to a permitted use in the Single-Family Residential (SFR;I, Two-Family
Residential (R), and Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) districts, and
setting forth details in regard thereto..
II. BACKGROUND
On March 23, 2003, the Planning and
proposed text amendments and forwarded
Town Council by a vote of 6-0-0.
Environmental Commission reviewed the
a recommendation of approval to the Vail
On July 1, 2003, the Vail Town Council chose to approve the first reading of an
ordinance to implement the proposed text amendments by a vote of 5-2-0. On July 15,
2003, and again on October 17, 2003, the Town Council tabled the second reading of
this ordinance to an indefinite date. Before approving the second reading, the Town
Council first wanted to await the outcome of the on-going gross residential floor area
(GRFA) amendment .discussions (which were not approved until August of 2004) and
other broader employee housing topics such as deed restriction compliance
enforcement.
On August 13, 2007, the Planning and
proposed text amendments and forwarded
Council by a vote of 6-0-0.
Environmental Commission reviewed the
a recommendation of approval to the Town
On August.21, 2007, the Vail Town Council approved the proposed text amendments in
the form of a first reading of Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007, by a vote of 6-0-0.
Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007, has been attached for reference (Attachment A).
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III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Department of Community Development recommends the Vail Town Council
approve Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007, on second reading to amend Sections 12-
66-2, 12-6B-3, 12-6C-2, 12-6C-3, 1;?-6D-2, 12-6D-3, 12-13-4, Vail Town Code, to
change Type II Employee Housing Units from a conditional use to a permitted use in the
Single-Family Residential (SFR), 1-wo-Family Residential (R), and Two-Family
Primary/Secondary Residential (PS) districts, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Staff's recommendation is based upon the review of the criteria noted in Section VII of
the August 13, 2007, staff memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission
and the evidence and testimony presented.
Should the Town Council choose to approve Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007, on
second reading, the Department of Community Development recommends the Town
Council make the following findings:
"1. That the amendments are consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted
goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Comprehensive Plan and is
compatible with the development objectives of the Town based upon the review
outlined in Section. Vll of the Staff's August 13, 2007, memorandum to the
Planning and Environmental Commission; and,
2. That the amendments further 1`he general and specific purpose of the Zoning
Regulations based upon the review outlined in Section Vll of the Staff's August
13, 2007, memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission; and,
3. That the amendments promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of
the Town and promote the coordinated and harmonious development of the
Town in a manner that conserV~es and enhances its natural environment and its
established character as a resort and residential community of the highest quality
based upon the review outlined in Section Vll of the Staff's August 13, 2007,.
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission. "
IV. ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007
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Vail Town Council Attachment: A
ORDINANCE NO. 25
SERIES OF 2007
ORDINANCE NO. 25, SERIES OF 2007, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 12-6B-2, 12-
66-3, 12-6C-2, 12-6C-3, 12-6D-2, 12-6D-3, 12-13-4, VAIL TOWN CODE, TO CHANGE TYPE II
EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNITS FROM A CONDITIONAL USE TO A PERMITTED USE IN THE
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SFR), TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R), AND TWO-FAMILY
PRIMARY/SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL (PS) DISTRICTS, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of V<~il has held
public hearings on the proposed amendments in accordance with the provisions of the Vail
Town Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission of the Town of Vail
recommended approval of these amendments at its August 13; 2007 meeting, and has
submitted its recommendation to the Vail Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds that the proposed
amendments are consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted goals, objectives and
policies outlined in the Vail.Comprehensive Plan and are compatible with the development
objectives of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Environmental Commission finds that the proposed
amendments promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Town and promote
the coordinated and harmonious development of the Town in a manner that conserves and
enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort and residential
community of the highest quality; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council considers it in the interest of the public health, safety,
and welfare to adopt these amendments to the Town Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL,.COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The purpose of this ordinance is to allow Type II EHUs (employee housing
units) as permitted uses in the Single Family, T'wo-Family, and Two-Family Primary/Secondary
Zone Districts. (Text that is to be deleted is s#ic~er~. Text that is to be added is bold. Sections
of text that are-not amended may be omitted.)
Section 2. Article 12-6B, Single-Family Residential District (in part) is hereby amended
as follows:
12-68-2: PERMITTED USES:
The following uses shall be permitted in the SFR district:
Single-family residential dwellings.
Type 11 employee housing unit, as further regulated by chapter 13 of
this title.
Type IV employee housing unit, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this
title.
12-68-3: CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses shall be permitted, subject to issuance ofa conditional
use permit in accordance with the provisions of chapter 16 of this title.
Bed and breakfast as further regulated by section 12-14-18 of this title.
Dog kennel.
Home child daycare facility as further regulated by section 12-14-12 of this
title.
Public buildings, ground's and facilities.
Public or private schools.
Public park and recreation facilities.
Public utility and public :service uses.
Ski lifts and tows.
Section 3. Article 12-6C, Two-Family Residential District (in part) is hereby amended as
follows:
12-6C-2: PERMITTED USES:
The following uses shall be permitted in the R district:
Single-family residential dwellings.
Two-family residential dwellings.
Type 1 employee housincy unit, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title.
Type ll employee housing unit, as further regulated bychapter 13 of this
title.
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Type IV employee housing unit, as furtherregulated by chapter 13 of this title.
12-6C-3: CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the R district, subject to issuance
of a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of chapter 16 of this
title:
Bed and breakfast as further regulated by section 12-14-18 of this title.
Dog kennel.
Home child daycare facility as further regulated by section 12-14-12 of this
title.
Public buildings, grounds and facilities.
Public or private schools.
Public park and recreation facilities.
Public utility and public service uses.
Ski lifts and tows.
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Section 4. Article 12-6D, Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential District (in part) is
hereby amended as follows:
12-6D-2: PERMITTED USES:
The following uses shall be permitted:
Single-family residential dwellings.
Two-family residential dwellings.
Type I employee housing unif, as further regulated by chapter 13 of this title.
Type 11 employee housing unit,~as further regulated by chapter 73 of this
title.
12-6D-3: CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses shall be permitted, subject to issuance of a conditional
use permit in accordance with the provisions of chapter 16 of this Title:
Bed and breakfast as further regulated by Section 12-14-18 of this title.
Home child daycare facility as further regulated by section 12-14-12 of this
title.
Public buildings, grounds and facilities.
Public or private schools.
Public park and recreation facilities.
Public utility and public service uses.
Ski lifts and tows.
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Section 5. Sub-Section 12-16-7-A (in part) is hereby amended as follows:
12-13-4: REQUIREMENTS BY EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNIT (EHU) TYPE
EHU Zoning districts
permitted by right or by
conditional use Ownership/
Transference Additional GRFA' Additional Site Coverage
/Reduced Landscape Area Garage
Credit/Storage
Requirement Parking Minimum/
Maximum GRFA of
an EHU Density
Type ll Permitted Use: The EHU shall not The EHU is n/a Allowed 300 sq. ft. of Per Chapter 12-10 as a 300 sq. ft. minimum. Allowed as
Single-Family be sold or entitled to an additional garage dwelling unit. 1,200 sq. ft. third unit on
Residential, Two- transferred additional 550 sq. area for the EHU. maximum. properfy.
Family Residential, separately from ft. GRFA credit. Does not
Two-Family the unit it is
All-units not count as
Primary/Secondary associated with.
constructed with a density.
Residential garage shall be
required a minimum
Conditional Use: 75 sq. ft, of storage
~~ ~ area in addition to
normal closet space.
This 75 sa. R. s__h_a___I_I
/Seseadaq,
l~i+~a be a credit for
q
residential; Agriculture storage only.
& Open Space
Section 6. If any part, section, subsection; sentence, clause or phrase o~f this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect 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 phrscse thereof,
regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or
phrases be declared invalid.
Section 7. 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 8. The amendment of any provision of the Town Code 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
proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The amendment of any
provision hereby shall not revive any provision or. any ordinance previously repealed or
superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 9. 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.
Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007
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INTRODUCED, READ ON FIR:>T READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST REAC)ING this 21St day of August, 2007, and a public
hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 4th day of September, 2007, at 6:00 P.M.
in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal (Building, Vail, Colorado.
Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED AND ENACTED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED IN FULL this 4th day of September, 2007.
Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 25, Series of 2007
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ORDINANCE N0.26
Series of 2007
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF VAIL
DESCRIBED AS UNIT 11, VAIL HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM, ALSO KNOWN AS 2079
CHAMONIX LANE, VAIL, COLORADO 81657; AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARD
THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado
is a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the 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 On May 29, 2007, the Town of Vail purchased real property described as
Condominium Unit 14, Vail Heights Condominiums, according to the condominium map thereof
recorded May 15, 1973, in book 229 at page 132 and as defined in Condominium Declaration
recorded May 15, 1973, in book 229 at page 131, .County of Eagle, State of Colorado (the
"Property'); and
WHEREAS, the Property was purchased for $280,000.00 with the purpose, of adding
inventory to the Town's housing stock for its employees, and it is intended to be sold with an
approved deed restriction, at a deed restricted price of $174,500.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The sale of the Property is hereby approved by the Council at the deed restricted
price of $174,500.00. The Town Manager and Town staff are hereby authorized to execute, on
behalf of the Town, an agreement to sell the Property and to take whatever steps are necessary
to complete the sale of the Property.
Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is
for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall. not effect 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
Ordinance No. 26, Series 2007
the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be
declared invalid.
Section 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this ordinance is
necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants
thereof.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST I~EADING this 21~ day of August, 2007, and a public
hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 4th day of September, 2007, at 6:00 P.M.
in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL this 4th
day of September, 2007.
Rodney E. Slifer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 26, Series 2007
MEMORANDUM
August 29, 2007
To: Vail Town Council
Stan Zemler
Pam Brandmeyer
Judy Camp
From: Sally Lorton
Re: July~Sales Tax
On the reverse side please find the latest sales tax worksheet. I estimal:e I'll collect
another $53,000.00 in July sales tax to bring July collections to $1,257,391.00. If so, we
will be up 4.74% or $56,867.00 from budget and up .17% or $2,148.00 from :fuly 2006.
onth
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997
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999 2000
007
002 Town of Vail
Sales Tax Worksheet
8/29/2007
2003 2004
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Variance
Change
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2006.
Change
!rom
Budget
January 1,935,782 2,052,569 2,115,359 2,066,459 2,034,529 2,210,547 2,073,461 1,997,091 2,225,841 2,275,967 2,597,985 2,484,585 2,779,763 295,178 7.00°~0 71.88%
February 1,993,389 2,089,673 2,153,121 2,021,486 2,223,670 2,366,321 2,281,833 2,171,163 2,362,825 2,429,377 2,527,130 2,416,869 2,714,535 297,666 7.42°0 12.32°.'0
March 2,240,865 2,580,992 2,368,077 2,415,202 2,545,573 2,568,871 2,699,664 2,372,942 2,344,178' 2,785,101 2,852,954 2,728,545 2,980,276 251,731 4.46% 9.23%
April 966,993 874,427 1,107,334 952,843 926,771 1,043,431 870,875 871,468 992,157 915,554 1,280,324 1,224,558 1,328,259 103,701 3.74% 8.47°io
May 318,920 329,783 382,718 370,864 388,721 448.234 414,248. 42R_919 477 505 ^58770 425,747 543,769 ii4,022 27.03% 26:53°~
June 594,907 630,366 633,400 692,811 721,774 751,439 657,707 742,755 732,113 834,913 805,362 770,187 951,656 181,469 18.16°.0 23.56°,'0
July 963,777 1.043,637 1,107,882 1,130,883 1,235,470 1,157,867 t,044,966 1,075,532 1,128,514 1,166,183 7,255,243 1,200.524 7,204,391 3,867 -4.05 ;a 0.32%
Total 9,014,573 9,601,447 9,867,891 9,650,548 10,075,908 10,546,710 10,042,774 9,599,876 ~ ~ I'37 2 1~~ =~~~ -~ ~, t ~ 'r,-; Jr_.1 > 1 ~ nt ~, ~ _ ~,ii ~ t:,.y~l ~ _ ~ ~ r, i.1 - ~.t ~ ~ ~a %
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August 990,650 1,073,430 1,183,926 1,050,004 7,038,516 1,724,275 1,084,318 1,029,446 994,445 993,985 1,055,614 1,009,670
September 630,453 637,831 735,608 806,600 877,313 747,766 713,574 679,208 757,033 795,807 832,549 796,263
October 413,573 472,836 515,531 536,204 547,201 486,570 484,425 508,092 532,537 566,173 614,396 586,933
November 601,208 707,166 656,596 582,260 691,445 571,783 642,293 591,269 623,646 713,117 799,582 762,393
December 2.068.851 2.254,709 2,070,834 1,883,805 2,062,205 1.933.940 2,139,417 2,171,098 2,362,095 2.549.032 2.771.258 2,639,726
Total 73,779,308 14,747,419 15,030,386 74,509,x21 15,232,588 15,411,044 15,106,801 14,578,983 15,466,979 16,483,979 77,841,680 17,050,000
August 23, 2007
Last month, eight Vail Mountain School ("VMS") students -Matthew White, Wes Batts, Robert Fitz,
Tony Ryerson, Ande Brill, Kaitlin Zdechlik, Hilarie Bellis (crew) and Betsy Batts (crew), along with four
parents -David White, Pete Brill, Dianne Batts (crew) and Suzanne Bellis (crew), collectively the "VMS
for ALS" team, participated in an unforgettable experience -the Tri State Trek. The Tri State Trek is a
270 mile, 3-day bike ride fundraiser from Boston to New York benefiting the ALS 'Cherapy Development
Institute ("ALS TDI"). ALS TDI is the world's largest research program for ALS. ALS, more commonly
known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a terminal disease that destroys nerves which control muscles in the
body, so they no longer function. There currently is no cure for ALS, however, the mission of ALS TDI
is to develop therapies to slow, arrest and ultimately cure ALS.
The- main reason we participated in the trek was to honor our friends -Hilarie, Avery & Suzanne Bellis,
and pay tribute to their father/husband -John Bellis. On June 22; 2006, John Bellis, age 46, passed away
due to ALS. Our objective was to show the Bellis girls how much they mean to us and to do something
tangible to help find a cure for this awful disease.
During the trip, we had the privilege of touring the ALS TDI research laboratory in Boston and speaking
to scientists conducting the research. The lab has recently partnered with the Muscular Dystrophy
Association to double its funding and now has an annual goal of raising $12 million. The Tri State Trek
is an important fundraiser for ALS TDI and a great awareness generator.
During the ride, all of us who rode had to overcome both physical and mental challenges. The ride was
difficult because of length, but since we all set our minds to it, we completed the ride. At each rest stop
and throughout the ride, we were encouraged by our crew -Hilarie, Suzanne, Betsy & Dianne and by our
new friends -Jennifer and Steven Bishop from Denver. Experiencing ALS has forged a strong friendship
between the Bishops and the Bellises. Steven was diagnosed with ALS six years ago. It is very rare that
someone can have the disease for that long and still be mobile. The ride was inspirational because every
participant had a connection to this terrible .disease and was doing their part to make a difference. The
VMS for ALS team was the largest and youngest team on the trek.
We all benefited from the ride so much (from a bonding, friendship creating and physical testing
perspective) that we hope to ride again next summer. We hope to have VMS student:> participating in the
trek for years to come because it is an important step toward finding a cure for ALS'. and a great way to
honor and respect the Bellis girls and the memory of John Bellis.
In order to participate in the trek, the VMS for ALS team made a pledge to raise research funds for ALS
TDI. We are writing to ask you to help us fund our commitment. 100% of the money we raise will go to
fund research at ALS TDI. Your donation will be tax deductible and you will receive a tax letter from
ALS TDI. All donations should be made out and sent to the following address:
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Thank you for considering our request.
Sincerely,
VMS for ALS
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