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WORK SESSION AGENDA "fi TOW
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
75 S. Frontage Road W.
Vail, CO 81657
2:00 P.M., FEBRUARY 15, 2011
NOTE: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied
upon to determine at what time Council will consider an item.
Public comments on work session item may be solicited by the Town
Council.
1. ITEM /TOPIC: West Vail Fire Station site visit (40 min. )
PRESENTER(S): Mark Miller
2. ITEM /TOPIC: DRB /PEC Update (15 min)
PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell
3. ITEM /TOPIC: Information Updates and Attachments (15 min.)
1) VEAC Minutes - Kelli McDonald
2) TOV Communications Update and Digital Standards
3) Re- examination of Parking Structure Use
PRESENTER(S): Misc.
4. ITEM /TOPIC: Matters from Mayor and Council (15 min. )
5. ITEM /TOPIC: Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C. R. S. §24- 6- 402(4)(b)(e)
- to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine
positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, Regarding: Timber
Ridge redevelopment and proposed Ever Vail redevelopment; 2) C.R.S.
§24- 6- 402(4)(b)(e) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and
to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators,
Regarding: update on pending litigation Town of Vail v. WENK et al. Case
number 08CV467; 3) C.R.S. §24- 6- 402(4)(b) - to receive legal advice on
specific legal questions, Regarding: Council roles and responsibilities. (45
min. )
PRESENTER(S): Matt Mire
6. ITEM /TOPIC: Adjournment (4:10 p.m.)
NOTE: UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW
(ALL ARE APPROXIMATE DATES AND TIMES AND SUBJECT TO
CHANGE)
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THE NEXT REGULAR VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK
SESSION WILL BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 P.M. (or TBD),
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011 IN THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Work Session for March 1, 2011:
Council Photos - Pam /Suzanne - 30 min.
Lionshead RFP - Greg Hall - 30 min.
Funding Request Direction on Eagle River Watershed Council Black Gore
Creek and Gore Creek Monitoring and Data Comparison - Bill Carlson - 30
m in.
CSE /VLMDAC Update - Stan - 30 min.
Energy Audit Update - Kristin B /Greg H - 45 min.
Evening Meeting for March 1, 2011:
Silver Wreath Award - Medal of Valor presentation - Dwight H. - 5 min.
Supplemental Appropriation Ord, #6, 2011, 1st reading - Kathleen - 15 min.
Building Permit Fee Discussion - George - 30 min.
Conference Center Fund Update - Stan - 45 min.
RETT Appeal - Matt M. - 15 min.
Newspaper Boxes - Todd O /Matt - 30 min.
Ord. No. 5, 2011, Solar Panels - George - 30 min.
Ord. No. 4, 2011. Exactions and Dedications - Rachel - 30 min.
EverVail Presentation - George - 30 min.
Work Session for March 15, 2011:
AIPP /DRB /PEC and BFCAB interviews - Pam - 60 min.
Ever Vail /EPS Joint Session with PEC discussion - George - 30 min.
50th Anniversary Update - Kelli /Adam Sutner - 30 min.
Evening Meeting for March 15, 2011:
Vail Village TH Ord No. 15 2010 - Bill G - 30 min.
Res. No. 23, 2010 - Bill G. - 30 min.
Supplemental Appropriation Ord #6, 2011, 2nd reading - Kathleen - 15 min.
AIPP /DRB /PEC and BFCAB appointments - Pam - 20 min.
Lionshead Welcome Center Bids - Greg Hall - 15 min.
Frontage Road Bike Lane Bid - Greg - 15 min.
Other Dates TBD:
Cirsa Training - Tami Tanoue /Matt - 60 min. - WS
Flood Assessments - Tom K. - 45 min.
Red Sandstone Playground Update - Greg - 15 min. - WS - April 5
Update current Council Goals /2011 Strategic Plan - Stan - 30 min. - WS
Local Purchasing Preferences - Judy - 30 min. - WS
Electronic Signs Policy Discussion - George - TBD - ES
Resolution on Parking - TOV summer/VRI winter -TBD - Greg - 30 min -
WS /ES
Century Tel WiFi Discussion - TBD - Ron /Matt - 30 min. - ES
Recognition of Howard and Cathy Stone/Vail Jazz Foundation - TBD - Dick
Cleveland
Historic /Landmark Preservation Discussion - July 2011/TBD - George - 30
min - WS
Recognition of Nancy Ricci /Eagle County - Stan - TBD
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: February 15, 2011
ITEM /TOPIC: West Vail Fire Station site visit
PRESENTER(S): Mark Miller
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: February 15, 2011
ITEM /TOPIC: DRB /PEC Update
PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell
ATTACHMENTS:
February 2, 2011 DRB Meeting Results
February 14, 2011 PEC Meeting Results
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
PUBLIC MEETING
T * V iAl
February 2, 2011
Council Chambers
4 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
PROJECT ORIENTATION 1:30pm
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Tom DuBois
Pete Dunning
Brian Gillette
Rollie Kjesbo
Libby Plante
SITE VISITS
1. 9 Vail Road Condominiums — 9 Vail Road
2. JKA Properties Residence — 710 West Lionshead Circle
3. West Vail Mall — 2161 North Frontage Road West
PUBLIC HEARING — TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:OOpm
1. Duffy DG DRB1 00634 / 15 Minutes Rachel
Final review of minor exterior alteration (deck)
3944 Bighorn Road, West Unit /Lot 7, Gore Creek Park
Applicant: Duffy DG, represented by Laura Christman
ACTION: Tabled to February 16, 2011
MOTION: DuBois SECOND: Gillette VOTE: 5 -0 -0
2. JKA Properties Residence DRB100616 / 15 Minutes Rachel
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (air conditioner)
710 West Lionshead Circle, Unit 510 (Vail Spa) /Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Lionshead Filing 3
Applicant: JKA Properties, represented by Arnold Brown
ACTION: Approved with condition
MOTION: Gillette SECOND: DuBois VOTE: 5 -0 -0
CONDITION:
1. The applicant shall paint the air conditioner condenser brown to match the color of the existing
rooftop mechanical equipment prior to requesting final planning inspections.
3. 9 Vail Road Condominiums DRB110009/ 15 Minutes Bill
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (re -roof, fascia)
9 Vail Road /Lot 9B, Vail Village Filing 2
Applicant: 9 Vail Road HOA, represented by Dave Peel
ACTION: Approved
MOTION: Plante SECOND: Kjesbo VOTE: 5 -0 -0
4. Qdoba Mexican Grill DRB1 10020 / 15 Minutes Bill
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (exterior heaters)
2161 N Frontage Road W, Unit 9 /Lot 2, Vail Das Schone Filing 3
Applicant: QMG Vail LLC, represented by Kristin Comerford
ACTION: Approved
MOTION: DuBois SECOND: Plante VOTE: 5 -0 -0
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STAFF APPROVALS
Peterson Residence DRB110005 Warren
Final review of an addition (crawlspace conversion)
1687 Buffehr Creek Road /Lot 2, Eleni Zneimer
Applicant: Mark Peterson, represented by Scott Turnipseed AIA
Rockwell Residence DRB110008 Bill
Final review of changes to approved plans (chimney, lighting)
1160A Casolar Del Norte Drive /Lot 9, Block A, Casolar Del Norte
Applicant: Vail Associates LLC, represented by Julie Spinnato
Turley Residence DRB110013 Rachel
Final review of minor exterior alteration (deck)
1151 Casolar Del Norte Drive, Unit A /Lot 2, Bock A8, Lion's Ridge Filing 1
Applicant: Marshall Turley, represented by Steve Ankerholz
Woo Restaurant DR13110015 Rachel
Final review of changes to approved plans (exterior)
68 East Meadow Drive, Unit 602 /Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Rick Woo, represented by John G Martin, Architect
Manor Vail DRB110016 Warren
Final review of a sign (parking sign)
595 Vail Valley Drive /Lots ABC, Vail Village Filing 7
Applicant: Manor Vail Condominium Association, represented by Robert McCleary
Signature Club Retail at Arrabelle DR13110017 Warren
Final review of sign (business identification)
675 Lionshead Place, P149 /Lots 1 & 2, Lionshead Filing 6
Applicant: Vail Corp, represented by Kyle Griffith
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office
hours in the project planner's office, located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75
South Frontage Road. Please call 479 -2138 for information.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479 -2356, Telephone
for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
February 14, 2011
O 1:OOpm TOWN
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
Members Present Members Absent
Bill Pierce Tyler Schneidman
Henry Pratt
Luke Cartin
David Viele
John Rediker
Michael Kurz
1. Legal Training - Matt Mire 30 minutes
Matt Mire, Town Attorney, gave a presentation regarding his office hours and availability to
address questions the Commission might have. He stated that he appreciated receiving any
questions ahead of time verse trying to provide advice in a public hearing off the cuff. He
covered the ability to enter into executive session if necessary to hear legal advice, but this has
been rarely done with the Commission. This presentation is to satisfy the CIRSA, Town's
insurance carrier, requirements for coverage under the Town's protection. A conflict of interest
only exists if you have a direct and substantial financial interest in the matter under
consideration. Must disclose the conflict on the record and then avoid influencing the
Commission by leaving the room. It is not a legal requirement to leave the room, however, if you
stay in the room avoid body language and seating yourself in a manner that may be seen as an
attempt to influence a review. He discussed the difference between acting in legislative and
quasi - judicial roles in the hearing. He then covered the making of a record and providing
findings for a decision based in the adopted criteria.
Commissioner Kurz inquired into concerns with ex parte conversations on site visits.
Matt Mire explained that decisions can not be made when traveling to and from a site or on the
site. Lobbying on site by the applicant or their representatives must be avoided.
Commissioner Pratt inquired as to the differentiation between certain actions the Commission
takes and whether they were legislative or quasi - judicial.
Matt Mire stated that actions that are broad sweeping tend to be legislative and actions for a
specific property or group of properties tend to be quasi - judicial.
Commissioner Rediker inquired as to the specifics of three or more members getting together.
Matt Mire clarified the difference between social gatherings and those where topics under
consideration may be discussed. Staff needs to notice and provide minutes of any gatherings
where items under consideration are being discussed.
Matt Mire inquired as to the Commission having any comments on the mitigation chapter that
was to be discussed latter in the agenda.
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Commissioner Rediker inquired as to the jurisdictions that were reviewed to create this mitigation
chapter. He stated that he felt the proposed legislation was potentially too boiler plate and
unspecific. He questioned if Greenwood Village's legislation had be legally challenged.
Matt Mire stated that Greenwood Village was the specific example; however, others were
reviewed as well. He would look into making the proposed legislation more specific and to see if
the Greenwood Village legislation.
2. Water Quality Update — Eagle River Water Shed Council 30 minutes
Bill Carlson, Environmental Health Officer, gave a presentation on the ongoing efforts with
regards to stream health of the Gore Creek and its tributaries. He highlighted efforts to keep
Gore Creek off of the State 303(d) list for impaired waters. The strategy is to convince the State
to not list Gore Creek as there are multiple local stakeholders with a strategy to identify the
cause of the degradation and mitigate that source. He concluded by stating that he would return
with updates in the future.
Commissioner Kurz inquired as to the tributaries water quality and the degree of degradation that
is actually occurring along Gore Creek.
Bill Carlson explained that the tributaries are at the specified attainment levels for the state.
Commissioner Rediker inquired as to the locations of the sampling points.
Bill Carlson stated that a study was currently under way to locate potentially eight locations.
Commissioner Cartin suggest that extending the sampling process occur year round verse only
in the spring. It may help to determine if it was snow melt products or lawn care products.
There was no public comment.
10 minutes
3. A request for a variance from Section 12 -6E -6, Setbacks, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter
12 -17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for an addition within the side setback area, located
at 1350 Sandstone Drive, Unit 6 (Eiger Chalets) /Part of Lot G3, Lion's Ridge Filing 2, and setting
forth details in regard thereto. (PEC110010)
Applicant: Joel & Jane Gros, represented by Michael Hazard
Planner: Bill Gibson
ACTION: Approved with condition(s)
MOTION: Viele SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 6 -0 -0
CONDITION(S):
1. Approval of this variance is contingent upon the applicants obtaining Town of Vail
design review approval for this proposal.
Bill Gibson gave a presentation per the Staff memorandum.
Michael Hazard, architect representing the applicant, made himself available for questions..
There was no public comment.
Commissioner Pratt inquired as to the setback of the existing building.
Bill Gibson stated that the existing and proposed side setback was approximately 8 feet.
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The Commissioners agreed that the requested variance met the review criteria.
30 minutes
4. A request for the review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 12 -8B -3, Conditional
Uses, Vail Town Code, to allow for public parks and active public outdoor recreation areas and
uses, excluding buildings and accessory buildings (permanent and temporary) and uses
customarily incidental and accessory to permitted or conditional outdoor recreational uses, and
necessary for the operation thereof, including restrooms, drinking fountains, bleachers,
concessions, storage buildings, and similar uses, to facilitate a community garden located at
2490 South Frontage Road/ Unplatted, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100043)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Rachel Dimond
ACTION: Approved with condition(s)
MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Viele VOTE: 5 -0 -1 ( Cartin recused)
CONDITION(S):
1. The West Vail Community Garden shall receive design review approval prior to any
construction.
2. The West Vail Community Garden shall only operate between 7am and 7pm from April
through October.
3. All occupants and members of the West Vail Community Garden shall comply with the
Town of Vail noise regulations.
4. Site lighting shall not be permitted at the West Vail Community Garden site.
5. The West Vail Community Garden shall be maintained and kept in an orderly fashion
or the required conditional use permits may be revoked.
6. The West Vail Community Garden Committee shall enter into an operational
agreement with the Vail Town Council prior to commencement of the community
garden.
Commissioner Cartin recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
Rachel Dimond gave a presentation per the Staff memorandum.
Commissioner Pierce asked what surface material was proposed for the driveway and parking.
Rachel Dimond clarified that the driveway will be asphalt millings.
Commissioner Pratt asked about the environmental impacts of using millings.
George Ruther, Community Development Department Director, noted other locations where the
Town has used this paving material.
Commissioner Pierce noted that an email was received from Staff containing a letter expressing
several concerns from Chas and Charmayne Bernhardt, adjacent property owners.
Marian Carton was available on behalf of the community garden committee.
Commissioner Pratt asked about the management of sheds, trellises, and other privately
installed structures.
Marian Carton responded that the committee would not permit such structures to be installed.
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Commissioner Kurz noted his concern about interactions with wildlife, more specifically smaller
animals like raccoons and gophers. He asked about potential liability and impacts to neighbor's
properties.
Commissioners Pratt and Viele agreed with the Bernhardt's letter identifying a concern about
planting fruit trees which could attract bears.
Commissioner Rediker asked who from the Town would monitor the operation of the garden.
Rachel Dimond identified the variance Community Development Department and Public Works
Department staff members involved with this proposal. She also
Kristen Bertuglia, Town of Vail Sustainability Coordinator, noted that their will be a formal lease
agreement between the committee and the Town Council.
Commissioner Kurz recommended a formal, written report be provide on a regular basis from the
garden committee.
Commissioner Pierce recommended a modification to the conditions of approval.
Commissioner Pratt recommended a two -year approval limit.
George Ruther identified the Council's goal of facilitating the garden, but no managing the day -
to -day operation of the facility. He recommended more details be incorporated into the
operational agreement between the Council and the garden committee.
Commissioner Pratt asked about who would enforce specific sections of the proposed
management plan.
George Ruther recommended that this could also be addressed in the operational agreement
between the Council and the garden committee.
Kristen Bertuglia identified the garden committee's role in enforcing the rules of garden.
Commissioner Pierce stated that the garden is a great idea, but the management agreement will
be the most important tool to ensuring
Commissioner Rediker identified a potential risk to pets from certain organic garden fertilizers.
His other concern is creating an asphalt driveway and parking area.
Rachel Dimond noted that the alternative driveway locations would require approval from the
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). She identified the provisions of the Town Code
requiring an improved parking surface.
Commissioner Rediker asked about the ramifications of not paving the parking area or not
creating a parking area.
George Ruther identified run -off, mud, dusk, and tracking material onto the adjacent road as
concerns. He noted that parking will likely occur on the frontage road if it is not provided on -site.
Commissioner Rediker asked about parking lot design alternatives.
Rachel Dimond identified the issues that would be regulated by CDOT.
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Kristen Bertuglia noted that there are only five parking spaces and the area is currently a
compacted road base material.
The recommendation is contingent upon the successful negotiation of a mangagement
agreement between the Town Council and the garden committee.
George Ruther asked if the Commissioner were interested in exploring options for minimizing the
parking area if possible.
Commissioners Rediker and Viele agreed.
Commissioners Pierce and Pratt were concerned about any backing into the street.
Commissioner Kurz did not amend his motion.
60 minutes
5. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7,
Amendment, Vail Town Code, for a prescribed regulations amendment to create Chapter 12 -26,
Exactions and Dedications, Vail Town Code, to allow for the creation of regulations for mitigation
of development impacts, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100050)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: George Ruther / Rachel Dimond
ACTION: Tabled to February 28, 2011
MOTION: Viele SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 6 -0 -0
Rachel Dimond gave a presentation per the Staff memorandum.
Commissioner Kurz understands why the Town would like to implement this policy, however, 12-
26-3(B) caused him concern regarding the statement that fee schedules may be established.
Appears adhoc and may occur without study.
Rachel Dimond stated that a cause and effect nexus is necessary for your community to
establish the impact.
Commissioner Kurz, felt that the proposed language was stating that a nexus for a fee schedule
was necessary and not a nexus for the actual impact fee. He also felt the severability Section of
the proposed regulation was permitting the Council a variance out for Council.
George Ruther replied the that Section 2 of the proposed ordinance is not intend to amend the
way the ordinance is being implemented, but serve as a form of protection should a court
determination result in the nullifying of any portion of the adopted regulation.
Commissioner Viele inquired as to any provision in the Code which prohibited the collection of
fees? Was this proposal to legalize the ability to charge these fees? Are the fees being
collected currently inappropriate?
George Ruther responded by stating that the attorney's office has requested this proposed
regulation to strengthen the defense of mitigation fees and improvements which are collected.
Commissioner Cartin inquired as to how fees are determined by the Town and Council?
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Rachel Dimond responded that a need would be identified that would benefit from mitigation and
a subsequent study would be performed to determine the appropriate mitigation of an impact.
George Ruther highlighted the parking pay -in -lieu fee which is currently at $32,000 per parking
space which is no where close to the estimated cost of approximately $110,000 to actually
construct a structured space.
Commissioner Rediker asked Staff to consider a definition of infrastructure facilities and services
as identified in the proposed language. He highlighted the list of impacts which could be
mitigated found on page 3 of the Staff memorandum. He continued by highlighted the proposed
12- 26 -4(2) might be best changed to discuss the Town's need for an improvement and not an
"interest" in an improvement. He suggest that the phrase "But for" as it occurs in the proposed
language is a high legal standard which could be difficult to determine. He felt that 12- 26 -5(D)
and 12- 26 -5(E) were redundant and was unsure of why both paragraphs were needed.
George Ruther clarified that due to the review processes within the Town of Vail that the two
paragraphs clarified the differing roles of the Commission and the Council.
Commissioner Rediker suggested that the Town's legal counsel review 12- 26 -4(6) and the
appropriateness of the language.
Commissioner Pratt stated for the record that he did not feel that a project developing within full
compliance with the Code should not be required to perform an impact study. He continued, by
stating that the proposed language did not provide the clarity that the Staff memorandum was
suggesting would be an outcome. Developers must invest significant sums to design and submit
prior to know the mitigation impacts. The proposed language does not clearly identify the fees
for the various impacts.
George Ruther stated that the reality is that in some case you need to know a great deal about
the project before knowing the actual impact costs, however, the exact fees would be determined
through the review, but there should be no surprise that fees and improvements will be
requested.
Commissioner Pratt suggested that the proposed ordinance language was vague and should
include a list of the impacts that will need to be mitigated as found in the memorandum.
George Ruther stated that the Town could choose a fee that is below that of the actual identified
impact and subsidize certain elements and improvements.
Jim Lamont, representing the Vail Homeowners Association, asked that the list of exactions and
impacts found on page 3 of the Staff memorandum needs to be reconciled with the list contained
within the proposed ordinance language. He added that mitigation of development impacts
originally started under the Special Development District process solely unless you asked for
more than what zoning permitted. He stated that the Town should be looking at the budgetary
process such as staff salaries and benefits is to solve some of the needs of the community as
development is likely not going to be rebounding in the near term. He highlighted the studies
done for Ever Vail showing the fiscal impact of a project like Ever Vail and should those
revenues be dealt with differently to allow those to mitigate development impacts. He spoke to
several studies that state the struggle that real estate will have moving forward as the
homeownership fees for metro districts and homeowners associations will deter many from
purchasing products in resorts like ours.
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George Ruther highlighted the difference between policy and implementation. Some
communities have exactions requirements, but may wave them entirely by accepting various
improvements or other elements. This proposed ordinance only speaks to the impacts created
by development and only the incremental impacts of that development. This ordinance cannot
be used to go back and correct the sins of the past.
Jim Lamont suggested that policy needs to follow industry trends. He suggested that a list of all
the fees that are charged to a square footage of development in the Town of Vail and how they
cumulatively impact development and sale of product in the Town of Vail. This will be vital to the
reinvention of ourselves as we come out of the current economic climate
5 minutes
6. A request for a final recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulations
amendments to Title 12, Zoning Regulations and Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town
Code, pursuant to Section 12 -3 -7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to provide regulations that will
implement sustainable building and planning standards, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (PEC090028)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Rachel Friede
ACTION: Tabled to March 28, 2011
MOTION: Viele SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 6 -0 -0
5 minutes
7. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a prescribed regulation
amendment, pursuant to Section 11 -3 -3, Prescribed Regulations Amendment, Vail Town Code,
to amend Section 11 -7 -15, Public Parking and Loading Signs for Private Property, to allow signs
for public parking on private property, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100056)
Applicant: Solaris Property Owner, represented by Michael Suman
Planner: Bill Gibson
ACTION: Tabled to March 28, 2011
MOTION: Viele SECOND: Kurz VOTE: 6 -0 -0
5 minutes
8. A request for review of a variance, pursuant to Chapter 14 -1 -5, Variances, Vail Town Code, from
Section 14 -10 -5, Building Materials and Design, Vail Town Code, to allow for the installation of
solar panels within two feet of a roof ridge and eave and extending higher than the ridgeline,
located at 4918 Meadow Drive, Unit A/Lot 16, Block 7, Bighorn Subdivision Fifth Addition, and
setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC100046)
Applicant: Laurent Meillon
Planner: Rachel Dimond
ACTION: Tabled to March 14, 2011
MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Viele VOTE: 6 -0 -0
9. Approval of January 24, 2010
MOTION: Viele SECOND: Pratt VOTE: 6 -0 -0
10. Information Update
A reminder to those Commissioners whose terms are expiring on March 31, 2011, was provided
and a description of the process was given to request reappointment.
11. Adjournment
MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Viele VOTE: 6 -0 -0
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular
office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The
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public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in the
Town of Vail Community Development Department. Please call (970) 479 -2138 for additional
information.
Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 24 -hour notification. Please call (970)
479 -2356, Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
Community Development Department
Published February 11, 2011, in the Vail Daily
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MEETING DATE: February 15, 2011
ITEM /TOPIC: Information Updates and Attachments (15 min.)
1) VEAC Minutes - Kelli McDonald
2) TOV Communications Update and Digital Standards
3) Re- examination of Parking Structure Use
PRESENTER(S): Misc.
ATTACHMENTS:
VEAC Minutes 020811 & supporting documents
TOV Communications Update - digital standards
Llimo Memo 020111
Limo 2011 Memo Notice to Operators
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Vail Economic Advisory Council (VEAC)
February 8, 2011
MEETING NOTES
• VEAC Members Present:
Alan Kosloff, Rayla Kundolf; Greg Moffet; Rob Levine; Laurie Mullen; Joe McHugh; Pam Stenmark;
Steve Kaufman; Michael Kurz
• Others Present:
Jim Lamont; Rich tenBraak; Chris Anderson; Lucy Kay; Lauren Glendenning
• TOV Staff Present:
Finance Director Judy Camp, Economic Development Manager Kelli McDonald; Legal Assistant Tammy
Nagel
• Eagle County Airport Update:
Chris Anderson started his presentation of the Eagle County Airport with the construction of the runway
expansion being completed on July 25 and the acquisition of TSA funds for in -line baggage screening
system design and construction. The 2009/2010 winter air service highlights were: 13 non -stop winter
flights to 12 major cities, an addition of a Monday non -stop from Miami, passenger enplanements were
163,748 vs. 168,857 in 2008/09 winter, an addition of a Saturday Detroit non -stop flight and aircraft
itinerant operations being up 9 %. The summer of 2010 enplanement growth to 32,000 was substantially
higher than 5,000 in 2009 due to the runway closure. American Airlines service to Dallas /Ft. Worth was
extended thru September, a new Saturday Miami service was introduced and the sponsorship of the
Eagle Air Alliance (EAA) which supports summer and fall air service efforts at EGE through hard - dollar
and in -kind support. The addition of the Dallas /Ft. Worth and the Miami flights supplied international
connection flights. Additionally Anderson gave a preview of the 2011 air service for the winter with 11
non -stops to 10 major cities, daily non -stop flights to /from Miami, the return of Delta MSP non -stop
Saturday service, and in summer the return of American Airlines Dallas /Ft. Worth daily non -stop flights
from June - September and daily service to Denver on United as well as a potential new destination.
Service comparison with other mountain airports showed EGE offering the most non -stop flights from
major US cities (11), four major airlines and year -round large -jet service. The 2011 projects are a
master plan, apron panel replacement design, acquisition of a fire truck, in -line baggage screening
system design and construction, check point expansion design and interior design planning. Future
projects also include TSA checkpoint widening and restaurant expansion. The $35 million National
Guard 100,000 sq. ft. facility construction will begin this April emphasizing use of local contractors. The
consumer driven website flyvail.com has gone under some changes making it more user friendly and
allowing users to look and compare choices and book flights directly. A marketing effort is now in place
as well.
• Vail Valley Jet Center /International Terminal Update:
Lucy Kay spoke concerning EGE's International Terminal stating that customs is currently offered for
aircraft with up to 19 seats. The arrival terminal is proposed to be located in the old commercial terminal
at Vail Valley Jet Center and could handle up to B -757 aircrafts which would bring flights from Mexico,
Canada and possibly Europe and South America. Kay will be meeting with Town and County officials,
Vail Resorts, the lodging community and business community to discuss the international terminal pros
and cons allowing her to provide the best data concerning the demands for an international terminal and
providing this report to the public by mid March. Vail would be the only U.S. ski destination with direct
international flights. The estimated price tag to build the terminal is $2.5 - $3 million and is proposed as
a public /private partnership.
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• Financial Reports:
Financial Director Judy Camp presented the revenue highlights from December 2010, which was
provided in the packets. Camp stated that 2010 December sales tax collections were a record of
$3 million which was up 15.7% from December 2009 and up 4.7% for the year over 2009. Camp also
shared that Vail Village was up 20 %; Lionshead was up 15 %; Other Areas were up 6 %; and Out of
Town was up 10 %. Retail was showing an 11 % increase and Lodging a16% increase. Real Estate
Transfer Tax (RETT) collections for 2010 of $7 million were the second highest in years due to the Ritz -
Carlton and the Solaris. In 2009 RETT collections were $2.5 million. More detail on financial reports can
be found on the sales tax page of www.vailgov.com
• Lodging Occupancy Reports:
Economic Development Manager Kelli McDonald presented the lodging occupancy report to the
committee, which was provided in their packets. Camp explained the reason the lodging occupancy
report was showing different numbers for lodging than what was presented in her financial report was
due to the new inventory from the Four Seasons and the Ritz - Carlton Club & Residences opening in
mid - December which was not reflected in this report. More detail on lodging occupancy reports can be
found on the economic development page of www.vailgov.com
• 2010 Accomplishments and 2011 Work Plan:
McDonald reviewed the 2010 accomplishments and the 2011 work plan with the committee. Laurie
Mullen and Michael Kurz would like to see Vail Resorts get more involved with the VEAC and other
members agreed. Alan Kosloff suggested for the 2011 Work Plan goal #3 add music /arts as a marketing
focus and goal #4 regarding the parking plan that in the summer the town uses the variable signs
directing guests and residents where they can park for events when Ford Park is full. Kurz volunteered
to be the Planning Environmental Commission (PEC) representative requested in goal #5.
Kurz made a motion to approve the 2011 Work Plan; Rob Levine 2 and there was a unanimous vote
9 -0 to adopt with suggested revisions.
• Citizen Input:
None
• Other Business:
Members requested a school break calendar and MTRiP and Vail Business Review reports once
compiled.
• Next Meeting:
March 8, 8:00 — 10:00 a.m. in the Caribou /Pronghorn Room at The Antlers Lodge.
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2010 VEAC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Adopted the 2010 VEAC Work Plan in February 2010.
- Monitored financial reports and lodging occupancy reports monthly providing
feedback to the Director of Finance.
- Provided recommendations to the Winter and Summer Parking Strategies which
were adopted each season.
- Provided recommendations to the Commission on Special Events regarding
rating criteria for funding allocations in January 2010 which was adopted for 2011
funding.
- Endorsed the Timber Ridge project with a unanimous vote in January 2010 and
sent a letter of support for the project to Council in February 2010.
- Conducted polls of neighboring businesses seasonally to determine what is
working, what is different and suggestions for making things better economically.
- Provided input on the 2011 budget which was adopted November 2010.
- Provided input on group sales efforts by Vail Local Marketing District Advisory
Council to focus on participatory sports groups, direct sales and Colorado
corporations in February 2010.
- Provided input on Town Council priorities document in February 2010.
- Provided input in March 2010 regarding Vail Local Marketing District Vail 360
strategy for "Pursuit of Passions" to establish Vail as a leader in the decade of
total wellness.
- Hosted the April 2010 Business Forum with Vail Resorts for the business
community to present the year -round marketing plan and brand as well as the
world -class event platform. There were 90 attendees.
- Provided input on the Vail Entertainment District proposal. Council to review
presentation in May 2010 and provide direction.
- Directed staff In May 2010 to contact event promoters regarding locating a
cycling race in Vail. In November 2010, Vail Valley Foundation made the
announcement that Quiznos Pro Challenge would have a time trial stage in Vail
in August 2011.
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- Recommended to the business community and VLMDAC to use nomenclature
of "value" year -round instead of "off- season" and "discounts" for promotions and
marketing.
-At June 2010 meeting gave input on VLMD Summer 2010 marketing efforts
including recommendations to adopt measurement tools of lodging occupancy,
sales tax, reservations, phone calls, web traffic, pr exposure, event and camp
participation and attendance, enplanements at Eagle County Airport and the net
promoter score. All measurement tools showed an increase in 2010 over 2009.
- Provided direction at June 2010 meeting to move Street Beat concerts to
Thursday nights to encourage overnight stays which was adopted and
implemented in December 2010.
- Provided input at July 2010 meeting on parking solutions to improve economic
vitality which included greater convenience and safety with more people parking
closer; 2 hours free; no merchant validation program; better communication;
continue free parking on West Vail Frontage Road. All recommendations were
adopted by Council for 2010/2011 ski season.
- Requested at July 2010 meeting that CSE recruit an event for Memorial Day
weekend. An RFP was issued in October 2010 but no promoter submitted a
response for 2011 funding.
- Provided input at August 2010 meeting on Conference Center funds reallocation
including expanding utilization and infrastructure at Ford Amphitheatre, Golf
Clubhouse, fields and parking at Ford Park; a new 30,000 — 50,000 square foot
facility. Kent Logan went before Council in September and December 2010 with
direction to further study proposed concepts of Golf Clubhouse remodel; Vail
Village Welcome Center remodel; Guest Services Information and Enhancement
Service proposal; renovation of Dobson Arena and expansion of Ford Park fields.
An update will be brought to Council March 2011.
- Provided input in September 2010 on winter parking options to include 2 hours
free and continuing Free after 3, both of which were adopted by Town Council for
the 2010/2011 ski season. Feedback also included a request to provide real time
parking information which began December 2010 on m.vail.com
- Provided input in October 2010 on Town of Vail parking brochure for
simplification and ease of readability. All suggestions were incorporated into the
201/2011 ski season brochure.
Recommended at the December 2010 meeting the need to supply business
plans and ROI for each of the conference center funds projects being proposed.
This item will be on the Council agenda in March 2011.
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VAIL ECONOMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL 2011 WORK PLAN
Excerpted from the Vail Economic Development Strategic Plan
Adopted December 2008
MISSION
The Vail Economic Advisory Council (VEAC) was established in 2006 as a citizens'
advisory group for the purpose of advising the Vail Town Council, Town Manager and
the community on economic issues that will sustain, enhance and diversify
the town's economy. Members are appointed by the Town Manager and Council holds
public meetings the 2n Tuesday of each month. The major function of the VEAC is to
focus on the overall economic future of Vail (West Vail to East Vail) and to develop an
organized plan of action using specific information gained from past studies, existing
studies and economic indicators
VEAC Areas of Focus:
• Build a strong relationship between Town of Vail and Vail business community
• Increase the Town of Vail's economic activity
• Focus on building a year -round economy
• Support a quality workforce delivering world -class service
• Provide support for sustaining, upgrading and maintaining Vail's capital assets
• Support the stimulation of diversity of services and businesses locating in the
Town of Vail
GOAL 1:
BUILD A STRONG RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TOWN OF VAIL AND THE VAIL
BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Objective: Continue the efforts of the Vail Economic Advisory Council
Action Step: Adopt the VEAC 2011 work plan
Objective: Strengthen partnerships with Vail businesses to retain leadership position in
lodging and tourism activity in comparison with resort competitors
Action Step: Facilitate open communication between the Town of Vail, Vail
Resorts and businesses in the sectors of retail, lodging, food and beverage,
development, real estate, medicine, etc. by holding regular meetings,
roundtables and forums
Action Step: Engage Vail Resorts with consistent participation in VEAC
Action Step: Heighten strategic alignment of resort services and guest relations
to improve the experience for guests and residents and transition from
redevelopment to celebration of the new infrastructure and programs
Action Step: Focus on increasing international and domestic destination guests
and families while still making Front Range guests and locals feel welcome
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Objective: Create alignment with business organizations
Action Step: Facilitate forums that align and combine efforts between the
following business organizations:
Vail Chamber and Business Association
Vail Valley Partnership
Eagle County Economic Council
Lionshead Merchant Association
Meadow Drive Partnership
Action Step: Create public /private partnerships for appropriate initiatives
GOAL 2:
INCREASE THE TOWN OF VAIL'S ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AS MEASURED BY
SALES TAX REVENUE TO EXCEED ANNUAL INFLATION, AS MEASURED BY THE
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
Objective: Benchmark and monitor local economic performance in order to track and
respond to changing economic conditions
Action Step: Review reports at monthly meetings including but not limited to:
Vail Business Review
Sales Tax Collected
Same Store Sales Reports
Vail Lodging Occupancy Reports
Competitive Resort Reports
Consumer Confidence Reports
Travel Trend Reports
Economic Indicator Table
Economic Forecast Reports
Action Step: Maintain historical and current economic indicators for the Town of
Vail
Action Step: Solicit two ideas from each VEAC member to enhance economic
vitality
Action Step: Participate in economic development planning on local, county
regional and state level
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GOAL 3:
FOCUS ON BUILDING A YEAR -ROUND ECONOMY; REDUCE ECONOMIC
SEASONLALITY BY GROWING THE SUMMER ECONOMY (MAY — OCTOBER) AT A
RATE GREATER THAN THE WINTER ECONOMY (NOVEMBER — APRIL)
Objective: Vail Local Marketing District annual plans will be developed to build long-
term brand awareness that drives short -term sales and continues to position Vail as a
world - class, year -round destination
Action Step: Review the annual Vail Local Marketing District plan and provide
input as it relates to sustainable economic health and remain flexible for new
opportunities given the economic environment to maintain the goal of being the
"premier mountain resort community"
Action Step: Integrate the VEAC and VLMDAC at a higher level — monitor the
process that is currently underway to improve communications and alignment
Action Step: Focus on marketing health /wellness + sports /fitness +music /arts as
strategic opportunities for Vail, in addition to tourism and real estate, to position
Vail as the world -class destination for pursuing these passions
Action Step: Collaborate with Vail Mountain on winter strategies to create year -
round alignment for marketing efforts
Objective: Commission on Special Events and Council Contributions annual funding
allocations will be developed
Action Step: Review the annual funding allocations for Commission on Special
Events and Council Contributions and provide input as it relates to sustainable
economic health and remain flexible for new opportunities given the economic
environment to maintain the goal of being the "premier mountain resort
community"
Action Step: Integrate the VEAC and CSE at a higher level — monitor the
process that is currently underway to improve communications and alignment
Action Step: Consider a permanent funding mechanism for all special events
Objective: Support Eagle County Airport and Vail Valley Jet Center initiatives that drive
economic vitality for Vail
Action Step: Provide input on strategies and tactics for year -round service and
an international terminal
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GOAL 4:
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A QUALITY WORKFORCE DELIVERING WORLD -CLASS
SERVICE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT VAIL'S ECONOMY
Objective: Work with Town staff, the business community, Eagle County and other
municipalities to address future workforce housing needs
Action Step: Provide input into updates of the Vail Employee Housing Strategic
Plan
Objective: Work with Town staff, the business community and Eagle County to address
parking and transportation issues for workers and guests
Action Step: Provide input on the strategic parking plan as it relates to Vail's
economic health
Action Step: Review ECO Transit plans and provide input as it relates to service
in and out of Vail
GOAL 5:
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINING, UPGRADING AND MAINTAINING VAIL'S
CAPITAL ASSETS AS IT RELATES TO SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC HEALTH
Objective: Provide input to master plans, 15 -year capital plan and proposed
development and redevelopment plans
Action Step: Review Town master, strategic, 15 -year capital and redevelopment
plans and provide feedback that considers the economic vitality of the plans
Action Step: Provide input on plans regarding Vail's 50 Anniversary and 2015
World Champions as it relates to Vail's economic vitality
Action Step: Send a VEAC representative to public hearings of the Planning and
Environmental Commission and the Town Council to express the issues and
opinions of the VEAC on development and redevelopment proposals
Action Step: Identify and monitor the economic drivers in Vail (e.g. Vail Valley
Medical Center, Steadman Clinic) and support those drivers
Objective: Collaborate on recommendation for use of Conference Center funds to
enhance economic vitality
Action Step: Provide input to Town Manager developing a proposal to Town
Council for utilization of Conference Center funds and a ballot issue for voters in
2011
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GOAL 6:
SUPPORT THE STIMULATION OF DIVERSITY OF SERVICES AND BUSINESSES
LOCATING IN THE TOWN OF VAIL
Objective: Develop a strategy to support retention and development of existing
businesses
Action Step: Develop a program of retention visits to include representatives
from Town Council, VEAC, Town Manager's office and Economic Development
office
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Suzanne Silverthorn, Community Information Officer
SUBJECT: TOV Communications Update /Digital Standards
DATE: 2 -15 -11
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to update you on efficiencies being created by town staff as
it relates to communications and the use of technology. As part of a 2010 effort to better
coordinate and streamline our activities, we have identified new technologies to help us
and a process to provide consistency in our identity standards across the organization.
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES
To reinforce our reputation as a credible and reliable organization, our communication
strategies aim to create a two -way dialogue with members of the greater community to
inform them, seek their feedback on a variety of issues and to warn them of immediate
threats. As such, the town relies more and more on technology to convey unfiltered
messages and to elicit feedback in a cost - effective manner. The town's digital presence
includes the vailgov.com website, personalized Roam Secure alerts, e -mail
correspondence, Twitter, Facebook (Library), YouTube, cable channel 10, variable
message signs and the new parking information on m.vail.com in partnership with Vail
Resorts.
DIGITAL STANDARDS
A goal of our streamlining efforts has been to identify new tools that efficiently help us to
communicate and the updating of our identity standards that are used for all
correspondence purposes. These standards include details on the consistent use of
colors and fonts as well as enhancing the logo to work better in these new mediums. By
streamlining the town's communications and enlisting departments to play an active role,
the town has expanded its messaging and outreach despite a staffing reduction in the
community information office.
Furthering our efforts, templates have been created to simplify and unify the town's
online services. Through this process, five electronic newsletters have been launched.
They include This Week in Vail, TOV Weekly News, Hammer & Nails, Planet Matters
and Housing Matters - and more are on the way. The town's database for these online
services has grown to nearly 1,800 subscribers and cross - promotional efforts will
continue to build new subscribers.
Additional technology efficiencies have been created by integrating the way information
is disbursed across our communication outlets. For example, when information is posted
to the town's website, it is automatically posted to the town's Twitter feed and is
available for other information transfers, as well.
Our new communication efficiencies and the use of electronic mediums have allowed us
to create better digital standards. The standards have been developed and designed to
accommodate uniformity across multiple platforms. Text and graphics along with the
above mentioned colors and font have been enhanced. The Town of Vail logo - the
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symbol that unifies our identity across all communications - has been updated to
improve its scale and recognition. While subtle, the digital - friendly changes carried out
allow for the logo to be portrayed in a variety of mediums and sizes without
compromising its legibility.
TOWN OF VAIL
This is the second update of the Town of Vail logo and identity standards. The previous
update, in 2002, improved reproduction of the town's mark on printed pieces by
eliminating some of the intricacies of the original line art. Now, as the town shifts from a
print -only focus to embracing the use of digital mediums, the modified logo and identity
standards will enhance all online correspondence. Other forms of implementation of the
enhanced logo and identity standards will occur during regular replacement schedules,
not unlike the earlier transition. In the end, the town will have a unified graphic standard
identity manual to convey the appropriate use of our logo, colors and fonts.
FUTURE PROJECTS
These digital graphic standards will be carried forward in 2011 as the town explores
additional technology streamlining pursuits including live web streaming of the Town
Council meetings, online payments and an update to the town's website which will
create more opportunity to provide services to the community on a 24 -7 basis.
In the future, the town will continue to seek ways to harness technology to provide a
comprehensive two -way communications program that will connect our audiences in
cost - effective ways.
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TOWN OF VAIN
Department of Police
Memorandum
To: Town Manager Stan Zemler
Chief Dwight Henninger
From: Commander Steve Wright
Date: February 1, 2011
Subj ect: Vail Transportation Center
Over the course of the last few years, there has been increasing usage of the top deck of the Vail
Transportation Center (TRC) by private, for - profit, transportation companies. These businesses
include taxis, limousines, shuttle van services, the Greyhound bus, the Turtle bus, the
Silverthorne Factory Stores shuttle, and others. These businesses compete for limited space with
local hotel shuttles, Vail Information Center visitors, and other private vehicles. The Town of
Vail generously provides these facilities free of charge to all patrons, public and private (with the
exception of the Greyhound bus company which rents office space inside the TRC building).
The purpose of this area is to provide an enhanced guest experience by concentrating passengers
for safe pickup and drop off.
All these businesses serve a purpose, but with the limited space and the increasing number of
companies (and vehicles), the area is becoming increasingly congested, especially during the
evening and night hours. The police department and the transportation department have
partnered to manage this area. Over the years, we have designated areas for the various entities
frequenting the TRC. This has become untenable due to increased usage and limited space.
When examining the purpose of the area and the number of companies using the area, it appears
luxury limousine services have the least interest in the confined space.
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (the regulating authority for limousines and taxis)
regulations state: "No person shall provide luxury limousine service except on a prearranged
basis. For purposes of this rule, prearranged basis' means that the luxury limousine service
has been arranged or reserved before the luxury limousine service... is provided. No person
shall provide luxury limousine service... if that person arranges provision of the service with the
chartering party at or near the point of departure. "
The police department and the transportation department suggest excluding the limousine
services from the top deck of the TRC beginning February 15, 2011. Some of these companies
have acquired vehicles which are unsuited for this area. They are oversized and block the
limited space. Further, the limo companies seem to be at constant odds with each other, and the
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taxi companies. We have had disturbances, motor vehicle accidents and "blocking" of other
vehicles by the limos. There have been accusations of the limousine companies soliciting "point
of sale" business in violation of Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulations. It has
been made clear to the limousine companies that use of the TRC is a privilege, not a right.
However, this admonition has gone unheeded and the difficulties continue nightly. Also, dealing
with these disagreements pulls police resources from more important duties. The exclusion
process would be quite simple, entailing only notification of the three limousine companies and
an adjustment of signage at the transportation center.
It is clear by PUC regulations; limousines have no reason to park or loiter on the top deck of the
transportation center. Their business, by definition, is predicated by a "pre- arrangement"
initiated by a client. They may arrange locations for pick up and drop off virtually anywhere
within the town, such as Bridge and Gore, Hanson Ranch Road, Checkpoint Charlie or the
International Bridge. Therefore, prior to receiving a call for service, limousines may loiter
anywhere (with the property owner's permission) and transport clients without need to visit the
TRC. By eliminating limousines from the mix at the TRC, additional space would be created for
the transportation businesses with a more direct guest interest. There is no additional guest
benefit from limousines being parked at the TRC. Further, customer service would not be
diminished by limousines being asked to provide their service from other locations.
To assist those guests wishing to reserve a limousine, the police department would be willing to
provide contact information cards (provided at the limo company's expense) to our guests. Also,
the transportation department could post permanent signs listing contact information.
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TOWN OF VAIN
Department of Police
NOTICE TO ALL LIMOUSINE SERVICES
Effective February 15, 2011, limousines will no longer be authorized to loiter, pick up or drop
off clients at the Vail Transportation Center (TRC).
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (the regulating authority for limousines) regulations
state: "No person shall provide luxury limousine service except on a prearranged basis. For
purposes of this rule, prearranged basis' means that the luxury limousine service has been
arranged or reserved before the luxury limousine service... is provided. No person shall provide
luxury limousine service... if that person arranges provision of the service with the chartering
party at or near the point of departure. "
It is the determination of the police department and the transportation department that limousines
have no compelling reason to utilize the transportation center. Your business, by definition, is
predicated by a pre- arrangement initiated by a client. Therefore, prior to receiving a call for
service, your limousines may loiter anywhere (with the property owner's permission) and
transport clients without need to visit the TRC. By eliminating limousines from the mix at the
TRC, additional space would be created for the transportation businesses with a more direct
guest interest. Additionally, ongoing conflicts between limousine companies (and conflicts
between limousine companies and other transportation providers) would be eliminated. There is
no significant guest benefit from your vehicles being parked at the TRC. Further, customer
service would not be diminished by limousines being asked to provide their service from other
locations.
If the limousine companies can agree on a cost share, the police department would be willing to
distribute business cards with all limousine contact numbers, at your expense. Additionally, the
town is willing to post limousine contact numbers in two locations inside the TRC. If you should
have questions or concerns, please contact Vail Police Department Commander Steve Wright at
970 - 479 -3433 or at swright @vailgov.com.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: February 15, 2011
ITEM /TOPIC: Matters from Mayor and Council
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: February 15, 2011
ITEM /TOPIC: Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24- 6- 402(4)(b)(e) - to receive legal
advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct
negotiators, Regarding: Timber Ridge redevelopment and proposed Ever Vail redevelopment;
2) C.R.S. §24- 6- 402(4)(b)(e) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to
determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, Regarding: update on
pending litigation Town of Vail v. WENK et al. Case number 08CV467; 3) C.R.S. §24 -6- 402(4)
(b) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions, Regarding: Council roles and
responsibilities.
PRESENTER(S): Matt Mire
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