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Home My WebLink About2014-02-18 Agenda and Support Documentation Town Council Work SessionVAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 75 S. Frontage Road W. Vail, CO 81657 12:30 P.M., FEBRUARY 18, 2014 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: Wall Street Building Site Visit (30 min. ) PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell 2. ITEM/TOPIC: DRB/PEC Update (10 min. ) PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell 3. ITEM/TOPIC: 2014 Eagle County Open Space Program Status. (30 min. ) PRESENTER(S): Toby Sprunk, Eagle County Open Space Director 4. ITEM/TOPIC: I-70 Noise Update (15 min. ) PRESENTER(S): Greg Hall ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: There is no action requested of Council at this time BACKGROUND: I-70 noise mitigation has been a priority of numerous Town Council. Various studies have been performed in determining the best strategies on mitigating noise in Vail. In 2005 the council adopted a multi-prong approach to mitigating noise. The four major components were: Enforcement Education Engineering Legislation This is an update on the progress on the various programs 5. ITEM/TOPIC: Commercial Ski Storage/Private Ski Clubs Discussion. (15 min. ) PRESENTER(S): Jonathan Spence ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: To solicit direction from the Town Council related to Commercial Ski Storage and private ski clubs. Specifically, staff requests that the Town Council determine whether fundamental changes in the land use require a reexamination of the policy and if so, what changes to the policy may be appropriate. 2/18/2014 BACKGROUND: The storage of skis and skiing related gear has evolved from the storage of equipment to a personal service desired and often expected by our guests. As this land use has evolved, the Town of Vail Municipal Code has remained static, choosing instead to characterize the new uses as variants of other uses. As a result of this inaction, the town code is unable to provide the necessary regulatory framework to effectively and fairly uphold the intent of the Lionshead and Vail Village Master Plans and the Town Zoning Code itself. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Please see staff memo. 6. ITEM/TOPIC: Discussion of Ordinance No. 6, Series 2014, An Ordinance Enacting Title 5, Chapter 12, Vail Town Code, "Recycling Requirements". (15 min.) PRESENTER(S): Kristen Bertuglia BACKGROUND: At the conclusion of the Town Council work session held January 7, 2014, Council directed staff to finalize the draft Community Wide Recycling ordinance in order to facilitate commercial and residential recycling, based upon recommendations provided by the Vail Recycling Advisory Committee and community feedback. 7. ITEM/TOPIC: Lionshead Landscape Medians (30 min. ) PRESENTER(S): Tom Kassmel ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review 2014 Lionshead Landscape Medians Project BACKGROUND: The design and construction of the landscaped medians are budgeted for within the 2014 Vail Reinvestment Authority’s and Town’s budget in the amount of $1 million. This budget is expected to cover the capital costs of the design and construction of the project, however as discussed when the decision was made to move forward with the project there are additional maintenance costs that go along with this project and will need to be budgeted for. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Move forward with the planned Lionshead Landscape Medians, less the western most median, and add the appropriate maintenance resources to the budget. 8. ITEM/TOPIC: Review of Draft Questions for 2014 Town of Vail Community Survey. (45 min.) PRESENTER(S): Suzanne SIlverthorn and Chris Cares, RRC ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review, modify and approve the questions to be included in the 2014 Community Survey in preparation for distribution in the late-March/early-April time frame. BACKGROUND: The Town of Vail Community Survey has been used to probe public policy issues and solicit feedback on additional topics of community interest. It has also been used to measure the town's operational performance as compared with previous years. The most recent surveys were conducted in 2003, 2005, 2010 and 2012. A 2014 survey has been budgeted to coincide with the new Town Council term and to benchmark municipal service levels. At the Feb. 4, 2014 work session, the Town Council directed staff to proceed with the 2014 survey preparation process and to update the draft questions based on topics and themes 2/18/2014 identified during Town Council’s discussion. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Finalize questions to be included in the 2014 Town of Vail Community Survey. 9. ITEM/TOPIC: Information Update: 1) VEAC February 11 Meeting Minutes; 2) Vail Economic Indicators May – October 2013; 3) CSE February 5 DRAFT Meeting Minutes; 4) Vail Global Energy Forum; (5 min.) 10. ITEM/TOPIC: Matters from the Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (15 min.) 11. ITEM/TOPIC: Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(b) (e) - to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests; to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, Regarding: Timber Ridge Redevelopment; 2) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; Regarding: pending litigation. (40 min. ) PRESENTER(S): Matt Mire 12. ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment (4:40 p.m.) NOTE: UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW (ALL ARE APPROXIMATE DATES AND TIMES AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) -------------------- THE NEXT REGULAR VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 P.M. (or TBD), TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 IN THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Ongoing agenda items TBD: DRB/PEC updates - Warren - WS - 15 min.; Information Updates Attachments: WS - 15 min.; Executive Session items: 30 min.; Consent Agenda: 5 min.; Town Manager Report: 5 min. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Resolution No. 2 CDOT Simba Run Underpass IGA - ES - 3/4- Tom Amended FHU Contract - ES - 3/4 - Tom Village Information Center Design Update 30 min. - WS - 3/4 - Greg 2015 VVF Council Update - ES - 3/4 4G Nodes Update - WS - 3/4 - Ron Spraying Registration Ordinance 1st reading - ES - 3/4 - Gregg Barrie Marijuana Penalty Assessment Ordinance No. 5 2nd reading - ES - 3/4 - Matt Timeline for Council Goals Discussion - WS - 3/4 RRC Attendance Survey - WS - 30 min. - 3/4 Commercial Ski Storage Ordinance 1st reading - ES - 3/4 Spraying Registration Ordinance 2nd reading - ES - 3/18 Commercial Ski Storage Ordinance 2nd reading - ES - 3/18 AIPP, PEC, DRB and Bldg Fire Appeal Board Member Interviews and Appointments - WS & ES - 3/18 2nd Budget Supplemental - ES - 3/18 Clean Up Title 12 Ordinance - TBD NEPA and Uniformed Relocation Act - 30 min. - ES - Mike Vanderhoff - 2/18/2014 TBD Plastic bags - TBD Village Information Center - Greg - TBD Fee Schedule changes - George - TBD Neighborhood Speed Control - TBD - Greg/Dwight Housing Strategic Plan - George - TBD Beaver policy update - Kristen - WS - TBD Vail Valley Medical Center Master Plan Update - 60 min - ES - George - TBD 2015 WAC construction restrictions discussion - 30 min - WS- George - TBD Sister City discussion - TBD Discussion of future of RSES - TBD Streaming PEC & DRB - TBD 2015 Expectations/Legacy Piece - TBD 2015 Town-wide fulfillment - TBD VLMD Term limits - TBD Marijuana policy discussion - WS - Matt - TBD 2/18/2014 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 ITEM/TOPIC: Wall Street Building Site Visit PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell 2/18/2014 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 ITEM/TOPIC: DRB/PEC Update PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell ATTACHMENTS: February 5, 2014 DRB Meeting Results February 10, 2014 PEC Meeting Results 2/18/2014 Page 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA PUBLIC MEETING February 5, 2014 Council Chambers 75 South Frontage Road West - Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Tom DeBois Rollie Kjesbo Libby Maio Brian Gillette Andy Forstl PROJECT ORIENTATION 1:30pm SITE VISITS 1. Vail 21 Condominiums – 610 West Lionshead Circle 2. Garmisch Haus LLC – 2476 Garmisch Drive MAIN AGENDA 3:00pm 1. Vail Mountain Resort Marriott DRB130564 / 15 minutes Jonathan Final review of an addition (guest rooms) 715 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, West Day Subdivision Applicant: DiamondRock Hospitality Company, represented by GPSL Architects ACTION: Tabled to February 19, 2014 MOTION: Maio SECOND: Forstl VOTE: 4-0-0 2. Vail 21 Condominiums DRB130567 / 20 minutes Jonathan Final review of a minor exterior alteration (windows, re-skin) 610 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1 Applicant: Vail 21 Condominiums, represented by Geoffrey Wright ACTION: Approved with condition(s) MOTION: DuBois SECOND: Gillette VOTE: 4-0-0 CONDITION(S): 1. In conjunction with the plans submitted with the building permit, the applicant shall include the new stone into the stairwell of the Berkshire Hathaway commercial space. 2. The applicant shall utilize a light beige or tan color for the soffits, which is to be submitted to staff for review and approval in conjunction with the building permit application. 3. The applicant shall only clean and repair the concrete block walls and not stain them as proposed. 3. Garmisch Haus LLC, Residence DRB140007 / 15 minutes Joe Conceptual review of new construction (single family residence) 2476 Garmisch Drive/Lot 28, Block A, Vail das Schone Filing 1 Applicant: Garmisch Haus LLC, represented by Blueline Architects ACTION: Conceptual, no vote STAFF APPROVALS Denimaxx Sign DRB130557 Joe Final review of a sign application (business id) 141 E Meadow Drive/Lot P, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1 2/18/2014 Page 2 Applicant: Max Bason Peto Residence DRB130562 Jonathan Final review of Residential Addition (sunroom/deck) 3950 Fall Line Drive Unit 8/Lot 9, Block 1, Pitkin Creek Townhouses Applicant: James & Janie Peto, represented by Todd Horn Bravo DRB140001 Jonathan Final review of a minor exterior alteration (door/window) 2271 North Frontage Road West/Tract C, Lot 1, Vail das Schone Filing 1 Applicant: Bravo, represented by George Shaeffer Construction Uggs Double Diamond Shoes DRB140003 Joe Final review of a sign (business identification) 291 Bridge Street/Lots F-K, Block 5C, Vail Village Filing 1 Applicant: Double Diamond Shoes, represented by John Everly Sherman Residence DRB140010 Jonathan Final review of a minor exterior alteration (window) 4630 Meadow Drive/Unplatted Applicant: Susan Sherman, represented by Rob Hall’s Kitchens Plus Blue Cow Café DRB140011 Jonathan Final review of a sign (business identification) 304 Bridge Street Unit 6/Lots E-H, Block 5A, Vail Village Filing 1 Applicant: Blue Cow Café, represented by Rocky Mountain Construction Group Berry Residence DRB140013 Joe Final review of a minor exterior alteration (door) 151 Vail Lane Unit 1/Part of Tract B, Front Door Three Dimensional Subdivision Applicant: Ray Berry Revocable Trust, represented by Trans West Construction Olive Fusion DRB140017 Jonathan Final review of a sign application (business identification) 164 Gore Creek Drive (Lodge at Vail)/Lot 1, Lodge Subdivision Applicant: Olive Fusion, represented by Roger Cox Canzanello Residence OTC14-0004 Martin Final review of OTC Window Replacement Permit 521 E. Lionshead Circle Unit 307/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1 Applicant: G.E. Johnson Construction Co., represented by John Halloran 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. 2/18/2014 Page 1 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION February 10, 2014 at 1:00pm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Bill Pierce Luke Cartin Henry Pratt Susan Bird Michael Kurz John Rediker departed at 3:05 prior to the start of the 3rd item Pam Hopkins Site Visit: 1. Medley Residence – 4444A Streamside Circle 15 minutes 1. A request for a final review of a variance, from Section 12-14-17, Setback From Water Course, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for additional gross residential floor area within the stream tract setback, located at 4444A Streamside Circle/Lot 11, Bighorn Subdivision 4th Addition, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140001) Applicant: Mark Medley, represented by Steven James Riden Architect Planner: Joe Batcheller ACTION: Tabled to February 24, 2014 MOTION: Hopkins SECOND: Bird VOTE: 5-1-0 (Kurz opposed) Joe Batcheller gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. Commissioner Kurz asked if the Environmental Sustainable Coordinator had been consulted with regard to the application. Joe Batcheller stated he had not spoken with the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator. He added that he had spoken to the adjacent duplex owner who asked that the trees to be relocated on the west elevation be ensured to survive. Commissioner Pierce asked about the age of the trees planted on the west elevation and the finished floor elevation of the basement and the high water elevation. Steven Riden spoken to the trees having been planted 4 or 5 years ago. He then spoke to the difference between the floor elevation and high water elevation. Commissioner Hopkins inquired how the sub-pumps would be powered. Steven Riden stated they would be you typical electric pumps with floats to trigger the power. Commissioner Hopkins also asked how the high water mark was determine. Steven Riden did not know; it was on the survey. Commissioner Bird asked how the limit of disturbance fence works. Steven Riden said that it was a two different fences with one being a silt fence and the other being a taller plastic fence. There was no public comment. 2/18/2014 Page 2 Commissioner Pratt asked if it were relevant to the request that the property has changed ownership since the adoption of the stream setback regulations. Commissioner Rediker asked two questions. How does staff’s recommendation jive the Town trying to eliminate encroachments into the Streamtract? Are there any studies regarding impacts of concrete walls so close to the creek? Joe Batcheller stated he had no information on the second question; and that the condition with the approval is an attempt to mitigate any potential impacts to the steam. Warren Campbell clarified the difference between efforts to improve town owned stream tracts and private property that fronts streams. Steven Riden responded that the owner intends to do some work to protect the bank and with regard to native vegetation. He spoke to the depth of the existing foundation being nine feet on the south side and it steps up on the west side. The foundation will need to be extended down to a deeper depth. Commissioner Rediker asked about the Army Corps of Engineers having been consulted or was their involvement needed. Joe Batcheller spoke to the application not needing the Corps review. Commissioner Kurz asked George Ruther, Director of Community Development, if there was anything precluding the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator from reviewing applications such as this. He added that he struggles to evaluate a request such as this which may have impacts on stream health when the Water Quality Improvement Plan doesn’t allude to cause and therefore solutions to solve the problem. George Ruther stated there wasn’t; however, the town staff has been enforcing encroachments onto publicly owned property and not improvements on private property. Commissioner Bird inquired as to the methods used to construct the improvements and how materials and equipment will be prevented from causing negative impacts to the creek. Steven Riden elaborated on the ability to construct the improvements. Commissioner Pratt asked if the path around the house was critical to the design. Steven Riden stated that his owner desired the path. Commissioner Pierce asked how the dirt would be removed from the crawlspace. Steven Riden spoke to the soil being removed from the west side window wells. Jim Lamont, Vail Homeowners Association, spoke to his group’s goal of have fair and equitable treatment. The salient issue is that there are criteria to be used in evaluating this request. He added that he does not believe there are clear, enforceable standards for what can occur within the stream setback with regard to landscaping. He highlighted that he has spoken to plant specialists and it is his belief that a plan for streambank vegetation needs to be developed. He believes there needs to clearer ordinances with regard to the stream setbacks. George Ruther spoke to breaking the application into two questions. First does the application comply with the criteria. Second apply any conditions necessary to address the concerns, if any. 2/18/2014 Page 3 Commissioner Pratt stated that the basement excavation was in compliance, however, the walkout was not in compliance. Commissioner Kurz stated that he voted in opposition to the tabling as he did not feel a hardship had been proven. 30 minutes 2. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for a rezoning from the High Density Multiple-Family District to the Vail Village Townhouse District, located at 303 (Vail Rowhouses 7-13) and 483 Gore Creek Drive (Texas Townhomes)/ Lots 7-13, A Resubdivision of Block 5 and a part of Gore Creek Drive, Vail Village Filing 1, and Lots 1 – 9 Vail Village Filing 4, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140002) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Jonathan Spence ACTION: Recommendation of approval MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Hopkins VOTE: 6-0-0 Jonathan Spence gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. Commissioner Pratt asked for clarification regarding the creation of the zone district and the fact that no properties were currently in that zoning. He then asked why the Town was making the application. He followed up with a question regarding whether or not this would be “spot zoning”. Jonathan Spence responded with a brief history of the VVT District and why the town was the applicant. Spence also explained spot zoning and why this effort, supported by the Vail Village Master Plan, is no considered spot zoning. Commissioner Kurz asked for precedence with regard to zoning a property in the face of opposition or have properties been allowed to opt out? George Ruther spoke to the rezoning of Lionshead as a result of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. John Dunn, attorney for Dolph Bridgewater, stated his clients were neutral with regard to this request. Dominic Mauriello, spoke to the history of the application which included the town taking over the concept of the VVTH district which landed the responsibility for applying the district with the town. Several properties are just not comfortable with opting in to the application to rezoning, much as the Vail International was not comfortable with being rezoned Lionshead Mixed Use-1 district when the opportunity presented itself. 90 minutes 3. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulation amendments, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to amend Titles 12 & 14, Zoning Regulations and Development Standards, pertaining to the definitions, use restrictions and development standards for Commercial Ski Storage and Private Ski Clubs, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140003) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Jonathan Spence ACTION: Tabled to February 24, 2014 MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Bird VOTE: 5-0-0 2/18/2014 Page 4 Jonathan Spence gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. Commissioner Pierce asked what was creating the urgency with this request. Jonathan Spence spoke to the moratorium that expires in March. Commissioner Kurz asked what has changed that would cause the town to not utilize horizontal zoning. Jonathan Spence spoke to how the use has changed and that it may be appropriate to included it as a permitted or conditional uses in certain zone districts. Commissioner Pierce inquired as to what land uses would be displaced if a change was made to include a new land use such as was being discussed. Jonathan Spence spoke to his conversation with several commercial real estate brokers that provided insight on the demands for office and what makes a particular use occur in a location or not. Commissioner Bird stated that she sees a distinction between ownership and leasing of this type of use. Jonathan Spence spoke to how land use regulations do not take into consideration the ownership. There was discussion regarding how the zoning code lists multiple uses, both permitted and conditional, on the various floors of structures in Vail Village and Lionshead. What was being discussed with this request was not the creation of a singular allowed use. Dominic Mauriello, representing Rick Mueller, owner of the Vista Bahn Building. He pointed to the document he provided that is attached to the staff memorandum. He added that the prevailing policy direction given by the Council was to allow the use as a conditional use while providing protection against any unwanted consequences. He spoke to how once a property becomes residential it is unlikely it will ever become a different use. He concluded by stating that this new use will not displace desired land uses which is exhibited by the multiple below grade clubs and restaurants which have not become ski storage/clubs over the past few years. Commissioner Pierce spoke to the Los Amigos as being first floor on the ski yard and second floor along Bridge Street. He added that he sees this as a conditional use. He spoke to the need to understand where clients and guests will expect to be dropped off. Tom Neyens, owner of Ski Valet, operator of ski storage since 1991, stated that this use has become more privatized and is looked to be marketed to groups largely from outside Vail. He does not see an immense need for the use and he has availability. He understands people want to be in the Vail Village, however, do we want this use at the top of Bridge Street? The top of Bridge Street was blighted with the absence of the Tap Room this past summer. He believes this use at the top of Bridge Street will create blight and a dead zone as there will be no draw to the general public. He suggested that the Commission be very careful about making this change. Many of the clubs in existence currently offer free beer and food, which results in no greater generation of tax dollars. 2/18/2014 Page 5 Rick Mueller, owner of the Tap Room Building, spoke to his club concept which would be open to everyone. He spoke to the generation of parking revenue by his users as they parking in the town structures. He highlighted a survey he did of his users and the majority stated that they are more likely to stay in town to enjoy shopping and dining because of this available use. He spoke to a comparison of an office use and the proposed use in terms of the increased flow of people to and from an identical space. His proposal is a part of the ski culture. The market is going to dictate how many spaces go to this land use. All second floor spaces are not going to become ski clubs/storage. What is the town trying to control? The town is constantly trying to bring more people into town and this just continues that goal. Chris Creamer, manager of Ski Haus for Intrawest, spoke to need to figure out who the target market is in this conversation. He believes a retail and rental element is needed to accompany the land use. He has available ski lockers, so he doesn’t see the need. People come to his store and Vail because of convenience. The next great thing is to provide convenience. Commissioner Bird asked what Mr. Creamer uses his space for in the summer. Chris Creamer stated that the below grade storage space is mostly being used for back stock and storage in the summer. Commissioner Pierce spoke to a need for balance. Every space cannot become ski lockers as it would not be attractive to guests. How much space do we have now that could be potential ski lockers? Tommy Neyens stated he gets $1,250 for basic locker service and few amenities. He spoke to cost of locker and club memberships increasing as you go up Bridge Street. Is there anyway to do something at the parking structure? There is no lodge or storage provided at the base of the mountain. He believes the Cordillera Club was a mistake and continuing that would be a mistake. The use should be pushed to the base of Bridge street in close proximity to the parking structures. Jonathan Spence spoke to a need to focus on the policy in this discussion not the specific second floor of the Vista Bahn Building. He used the example of real estate offices having once been permitted on the first floor and then prohibited has made the spaces more valuable (scarcity of allowed spaces) and are likely never to be a different land use. Commissioner Kurz stated that having experience in brand and business development he cannot find any opportunities that outweigh the concerns. He believes this use belongs in the basement and maybe on upper floors like the fourth floor. Jonathan Spence spoke to staff’s desire to provide any information it can to help make the decision. Some data is not possible to find. It would be possible to quantify the amount of space on the lowest level or garden level. George Ruther asked that we open the conversation up as this is a work session. We have already heard about loading and delivery concerns and that it may be more appropriate at the parking structures. Seasonality is an issue that has come up. The need for convenience for the guest. Commissioner Bird suggested there may be issues with public verses private and how does that work. 2/18/2014 Page 6 George Ruther spoke to previous conversations which including a ski storage use as a part of a ski rental shop which has retail. Jeff Babb, representing Vail resorts, stated he is still having difficulty understanding what is trying to be addressed. Each of these is a different animal. The skier guest is looking for these services. Basic overnight ski storage does not make money, it pays for itself. There are waiting lists for some clubs and there is availability in other clubs. He does not believe we want to be in the business of limiting the various markets individuals want to take advantage. Guests want proximity. A family does not want to dress their family in the parking structure but at the base of the mountain. What are we trying to do? Are we looking at ski clubs holistically or a specific space for a business opportunity? Dominic Mauriello suggested that the conversation should not involve available capacity. He believes a need can be demonstrated. Location is what this is all about. As an example the number of open tables at the town’s restaurants is not used as an evaluation tool for whether or not there are enough restaurants or if more are needed. This is a conversation he believes has been going on since he was a planner with the town which was how do we get people out of their skis to spend more time in the villages. A ski locker creates loyalty to a particular resort by the renter of the locker. Commissioner Bird spoke to the possibility to collect tax on initiation fees and a monthly use tax. Commissioner Kurz stated that people who do not ski do not see a benefit from the change of available uses in a proposal such as this. Are we making a change to address 300 people or 10s of thousands? And is that change positive? This is a challenge that is not listed. The extension of the club to include summer activities makes this more appropriate. Commissioner Pratt believes the biggest challenge is to not interfere with market forces. Sees the clubs are a necessary amenity but they limit opportunities. A village full of ski storage is not desired. Office is not likely to rent at the top of Bridge Street. Feels like we are rewriting the code to address a single instance. We need to spend our time anticipating the market instead of trying to control it. A good chef can make a restaurant successful anywhere in a town of this size. He does not believe it is appropriate for him to make these decisions. Jonathan Spence clarified that he believes the Commission is the appropriate authority to make these decisions. Rick Mueller spoke to the past 8 months of lost opportunity. He has spoken to a dozen restaurateurs that have looked at the space and the second floor is of concern. Commissioner Hopkins spoke to her experience with her office in town and when they were permitted to be converted to residential. She continued by explaining the degradation of the community through the loss of office throughout the village. Not a place for locals anymore. Tommy Neyen spoke to the 2006 determination of similar use which was flawed as the Cordillera Club has not operated as a cocktail lounge and bar as it was determined to be the same as. We need to get this down to a manageable discussion. If we want to get people here we need to do daily basket storage, not private lockers. Private lockers and clubs will result in the situation where residences on Forest and Beaver Dam Roads are occupied for a minimal amount of time each year and dark and inactive most of the year. 2/18/2014 Page 7 Commissioner Pierce stated that he does not believe we need to have the amount of basement floor quantified as there is a significant amount of below grade space currently in place. Why haven’t the permitted spaces for commercial ski storage been converted thus far. Commissioner Kurz spoke to a need simplify the chart. It would be important to add value to the brand by making a use year round. Commissioner Pratt stated he believes there needs to be more time to think about this proposal. Tommy Neyens spoke to comments by Councilman Kurz comments about taking the time necessary. Commissioner Pierce spoke to the location of drop off and parking for ski clubs and ski storage being no better than other lodges. 4. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on a major amendment to a Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, pursuant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an increase in gross residential floor area to facilitate additions to existing dwelling units, located at 100 East Meadow Units 501 and 502 (Vail Village Inn Phase 3) /Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC130046) Applicant: Deltec Bank and Trust, represented by Eggers Architect Planner: Jonathan Spence ACTION: Table February 24, 2014 MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Hopkins VOTE: 5-0-0 5. Approval of January 27, 2014 minutes MOTION: Pratt SECOND: Bird VOTE: 5-0-0 6. Information Update 7. Adjournment MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Bird VOTE: 5-0-0 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 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. Times and order of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time the Planning and Environmental Commission will consider an item. 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 7, 2014 in the Vail Daily. 2/18/2014 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 ITEM/TOPIC: 2014 Eagle County Open Space Program Status. PRESENTER(S): Toby Sprunk, Eagle County Open Space Director ATTACHMENTS: 2014 Program Status III 2/18/2014 Eagle County Open Space Accomplishments and Opportunities 2014 2/5/2014 1 2/18/2014 Open Space Program Growth •Program passed by voters in 2002, creating dedicated funding source for Open Space acquisition. •Priority is to acquire or protect properties with excellent wildlife habitat, scenic qualities, agricultural production, and provide passive recreational access. 2/5/2014 2 2/18/2014 Major purchases included Bair Ranch Conservation Easement 2/5/2014 3 2/18/2014 4,800 acres preserved 2/5/2014 4 2/18/2014 Gates Ranch Conservation Easement 740 acres 2/5/2014 5 2/18/2014 McNulty Ranch Conservation Easement – 245 acres 2/5/2014 6 2/18/2014 Eagle River Preserve 2/5/2014 7 2/18/2014 Eagle River Preserve 2/5/2014 8 2/18/2014 Improvements Ongoing 2/5/2014 9 2/18/2014 Homestead L and Miller Ranch Edwards Area 2/5/2014 10 2/18/2014 Colorado River Conservation Projects State Bridge Landing 2/5/2014 11 2/18/2014 Two Bridges River Access 2/5/2014 12 2/18/2014 Dotsero Landing 2/5/2014 13 2/18/2014 Red Dirt Creek Open Space 228 acres, 1.7 miles of Colorado River Frontage 2/5/2014 14 2/18/2014 2/5/2014 15 2/18/2014 Outdoor Recreation 2/5/2014 16 2/18/2014 Colorado River Ranch 2/5/2014 17 2/18/2014 Excellent Conservation Values 2/5/2014 18 2/18/2014 Heritage, Agriculture, Water 2/5/2014 19 2/18/2014 Recreational Access to River 2/5/2014 20 2/18/2014 Colorado River Project •Six original properties identified, five acquired thusfar. •Four new boat launches, significantly increasing trip options •1,300 acres protected, including 4 miles of river frontage •Connection from Flat Tops to Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area Preserved •$3,960,700 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado •Significant water rights tied to historic working ranches •543-acres leased from State for public recreation •Several additional properties have since expressed interest 2/5/2014 21 2/18/2014 Eagle Valley Land Exchange •Multiple public and private entities engaged a highly complicated exchange •Ultimately 5 properties, totaling 1560 acres were conveyed into permanent protection. •Total price per acre for ECOS was $3,800 per acre 2/5/2014 22 2/18/2014 Properties included: Dickson Creek 2/5/2014 23 2/18/2014 Berry Creek SLB 2/5/2014 24 2/18/2014 Cordillera Ridge 2/5/2014 25 2/18/2014 West Avon Preserve 2/5/2014 26 2/18/2014 Village Parcel 2/5/2014 27 2/18/2014 Minturn Boneyard 2/5/2014 28 2/18/2014 Basalt Area: Glassier-Red Ridge 2/5/2014 29 2/18/2014 Duck Pond River Access 2/5/2014 30 2/18/2014 2014 Site Improvements Planned 2/5/2014 31 2/18/2014 Horn Ranch 2/5/2014 32 2/18/2014 Crown Jewel 2/5/2014 33 2/18/2014 Can’t do it alone: •Great Outdoors Colorado •Eagle Valley Land Trust/Aspen Valley Land Trust •Colorado Open Lands •The Conservation Fund •Towns, Metro Districts, HOAs •Pitkin County Open Space & Trails •Vail Valley Foundation •Open Space Advisory Committee 2/5/2014 34 2/18/2014 Sample Slide 1 – text only •Slide with text only –Slide with text only •Slide with text only –Slide with text only (smallest font) »Slide with text only (smallest font) 2/5/2014 35 2/18/2014 Sample Slide 2 – image only 2/5/2014 36 2/18/2014 Sample Slide 3 – image and text •Slide with text bullets –And image on the right •Slide with text bullets –And image on the right •Slide with text bullets –And image on the right •Slide with text bullets –And image on the right 2/5/2014 37 2/18/2014 Sample Slide 4 - comparison 2011 2012 2/5/2014 38 2/18/2014 Sample Slide 5 - video 2/5/2014 39 2/18/2014 2/5/2014 40 2/18/2014 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 ITEM/TOPIC: I-70 Noise Update PRESENTER(S): Greg Hall ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: There is no action requested of Council at this time BACKGROUND: I-70 noise mitigation has been a priority of numerous Town Council. Various studies have been performed in determining the best strategies on mitigating noise in Vail. In 2005 the council adopted a multi-prong approach to mitigating noise. The four major components were: Enforcement Education Engineering Legislation This is an update on the progress on the various programs ATTACHMENTS: I-70 Noise Update Memorandum 2/18/2014 To: Town Council From: Public Works Date: 2-18-2014 Subject: I-70 Noise Update I. SUMMARY The purpose of today’s worksession is to provide an update on progress from recommendations from 2008 II. BACKGROUND In 2004, the Town contracted with Hankard Environmental to provide consulting services as a part of a comprehensive effort to reduce the impact of highway noise on I- 70. In 2008, Hankard Environmental and staff provided an update on the Noise Mitigation Study and recommendations. The following are recommendations from the 2008 update and progress to date on the items. RECOMMENDATIONS BY HANKARD ENVIRONMENTAL Source Controls A. Quiet Pavements Research and testing of “quiet pavements” is ongoing in Europe, at the Federal level in the U.S., and within CDOT. The research is aimed at determining if certain asphalt pavements produce less noise than others, if the reduction lasts over time, and if the pavements are as durable as those currently in use. Results to date indicate that certain pavements (Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA), open- graded friction course (OGFC), rubberized, and others such as NovaChip) could provide a noise reduction of 2 to 4 dBA versus CDOT’s typical Superpave mix, at least initially. However, the issues of the longevity of this reduction, and of durability are not as completely understood. Based on research and testing conducted by CDOT and others, the lowest noise levels are achieved when a small aggregate size is used in the asphalt mix design. CDOT has currently committed to using a SMA mix for use on the next scheduled I-70 overlay project through Vail. It is also recommended that Vail continue to work with CDOT, our congressional delegation and the private sector on innovative pavement types as a solution to I-70 noise. 2/18/2014 CDOT completed the I-70 overlay from mile post 172 to 180 in 2008 with a SMA mix and initial noise readings showed a 2-3 dBA reduction from previous measurements. No updated measurements have been performed. Path Controls A. Path Mitigation by Area The major emphasis of the final report was the identification, modeling and results of proposed path mitigation along the I-70 corridor through Vail. The results of this work will be presented at the next council meeting. The results however, show that barriers do not provide as much protection as originally envisioned. Hankard Environmental has analyzed the following barriers, 3-foot tall Type 7 rail, 8 and 10-foot tall steepened slope barrier, and 15 and 20-foot tall noise walls to predict the amount of noise reduction from each type of barrier for areas along I-70. The amount of noise reduction that a barrier will achieve is the result of the relationship between the height of the barrier with respect to the surrounding topography, relative location of all roads and receivers, ground type, and traffic conditions. The project budget was eliminated; no noise wall demonstration project was conducted. B. Continue to Exhaust Berming Opportunities Berms require a footprint of 40 to 90 feet to accommodate a 10-foot tall berm. Review of I-70 through Vail indicates that there are still areas where earthen/sand storage berming can be built and would provide some noise reduction. These areas are generally located east of the golf course. In a jointly funded project between the Town, CDOT, ERWSD and the Bald Mountain neighborhood, utilities have been relocated to facilitate continuation of the west phase of the sand disposal site. CDOT anticipates completing the east phase in 2014 and begin the west phase in 2015. C. Cover I-70 According to Hankard this alternative should always be considered, because it offers the best noise reduction of any recommended measure. Placing I-70 in a cut-and-cover tunnel through all or part of Town would certainly be a significant, complex, expensive project. It should be noted that tunnels require full-time staff and equipment, thus have a high recurring cost. If the proposed I-70 Dowd Canyon tunnel comes to fruition, the challenge of providing full time staff and equipment may be eased by the proximity of that tunnel facility to one in Vail. 2/18/2014 Lacking a Dowd Canyon tunnel, Hankard recommends consideration of shorter, multiple tunnels that may not require fully staffed tunnel facilities. This could be accomplished by placing developments over the highway consisting of one or more buildings along with some extended plaza-like space. These could be placed in critical noise areas. This would also provide a north-south connection for pedestrians. Care would need to be taken regarding noise from the portals. A second alternative to the cut/cover concept of I-70 in its current location is the possibility of relocating I-70 via tunnel to another location. Initial looks at this concept has produced favorable results. A full tunnel feasibility study evaluating short versus long tunnels, safety, and life cycle cost issues would be the next step if Vail wants to pursue covering I-70. Initial tunnel report completed. Receiver Controls A. Advise Residents on Do-It-Yourself Noise Control Solution Individual property owners can reduce noise at their homes and businesses by constructing small barriers (berms and/or walls), placing outdoor use areas such as patios in more quiet parts of their property, installing acoustic windows in select locations, and otherwise sealing the highway side of their homes. We recommend that Hankard Environmental develop a brief how-to document that can be made available to townspeople (i.e. distributed, placed on website, etc.) The town of Vail produced an educational brochure for residents use and conducted free Noise Audits of residents in summer of 06. Staff and Hankard Environmental conducted 8 requested audits. B. Strengthen Design Review Process Hankard recommends Vail require new developments and re-developments along I-70 to consider noise at the very earliest stages of design. Outside recreation areas should be somehow shielded from the highway. Inside areas should be specified with adequate windows. Exposed decks facing the highway should be avoided. Hankard has drafted some guidelines for the Town’s consideration. This is critical to the potential redevelopment of Timber Ridge, Roost Lodge and the West Vail Master Plan area. Chamonix Master Plan these issues were brought to the attention of the design team were considered in the site layout and building construction techniques recommended. 2/18/2014 III. STAFF CONTINUED ACTIONS • Staff to continue working with CDOT to facilitate use of “quiet” asphalt in all future asphalt work in Vail. • Continue use of sand storage berms along I-70 in Vail and work to obtain approvals from private property owners to expand the sand storage berm project onto private properties, where feasible. • Continue 65 Max Campaign. • Continue to address noise mitigation as a major focus of the I-70 PEIS, and the proposed Vail Pass Environmental Assessment (EA). • Continue to have the Town of Vail heavily involved with the I-70 corridor coalition. • Work with interested parties to further test the waters on the ultimate long term solution of either cut/cover I-70 or relocate I-70. IV. ATTACHMENTS . 65 Max Campaign update memo Hankard Environmental Noise Report 2005 http://www.vailgov.com/docs/dl_forms/Oct_05_noise_mitigation_report.pdf 2008 Update http://www.vailgov.com/docs/news_releases/10-21-08update.pdf “Living with I-70 Noise in Vail” Brochure http://www.vailgov.com/docs/dl_forms/Noise_Brochure_WEB_2006.pdf 2/18/2014 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 ITEM/TOPIC: Commercial Ski Storage/Private Ski Clubs Discussion. PRESENTER(S): Jonathan Spence ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: To solicit direction from the Town Council related to Commercial Ski Storage and private ski clubs. Specifically, staff requests that the Town Council determine whether fundamental changes in the land use require a reexamination of the policy and if so, what changes to the policy may be appropriate. BACKGROUND: The storage of skis and skiing related gear has evolved from the storage of equipment to a personal service desired and often expected by our guests. As this land use has evolved, the Town of Vail Municipal Code has remained static, choosing instead to characterize the new uses as variants of other uses. As a result of this inaction, the town code is unable to provide the necessary regulatory framework to effectively and fairly uphold the intent of the Lionshead and Vail Village Master Plans and the Town Zoning Code itself. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Please see staff memo. ATTACHMENTS: Council Memorandum 2/18/2014 TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: February 18, 2014 SUBJECT: Ski Storage/Ski Clubs Update I. INTRODUCTION At the conclusion of the February 4, 2014 Town Council Public Hearing on ski storage/private ski clubs, the Council requested that staff return on February 18, 2014 with an update. This is an update of the Planning and Environmental Commission worksession on this item that occurred on February 10th. Please find attached to this memo the PEC Staff report with attachments, a letter to the Town Council from Dominic Mauriello dated February 10, 2014 and the draft minutes from the worksession. II. SUMMARY Following a presentation by staff, the Planning and Environmental Commission engaged in a dialogue with staff and interested members of the community in attendance. The question and answer format below is an attempt to convey the major ideas, themes and concerns of the meeting in a clear, concise fashion. Q1. Why is the Commission seeing this item at this time and why are changes to the horizontal zoning scheme being considered? A1. A request to consider a ski storage/ski club operation on the second floor of the Vista Bahn building was received by the Community Development Department. A moratorium was placed on the acceptance of any formal applications concerning this type of use to give the town and the community an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the use, its opportunities and challenges. The Town Council has directed staff to explore with the PEC and the community the possibility of allowing ski storage/ski clubs in locations other than the basement or garden level, namely the second floor and above of structures in Vail and Lionshead Villages. Q2. Is the displacement of other uses (office) resulting from an expansion of allowable locations for ski storage/ski clubs a concern? 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 2 A2. With the assistance of area commercial real estate brokers, staff has concluded that the likelihood of ski storage/ski clubs displacing office uses is minimal because of the locational and financial characteristics that factor into office uses in the villages. Q3. What are the opportunities that an expansion in the allowable locations for these uses affords? A3. Members of the community expressed the benefits of getting skiers out of their gear so as to utilize the shops and restaurants of the villages. Also expressed was the benefit of allowing the market sufficient latitude to innovate to meet guests’ evolving needs. Q4. What are the challenges of expanding allowable locations for these uses? A4. Concerns expressed include: • Privatization of business operations. • Changing land use regulations to address expectations of 300 people as opposed to tens of thousands. • No benefits of changes in regulations to non-skiers. • Considering rule changes for a specific business in a specific location as opposed to looking at ski storage/ski clubs holistically. • Dark spaces/seasonality • Oversaturation of use. • Drop off and pick up of ski equipment • Drop off and pick up of guests utilizing ski storage/ski clubs • Diminution in attractiveness of the villages to local residents. Q5. Can the Town of Vail collect a tax or user fee on ski storage/ski clubs to offset possible losses in direct sales tax generation? A5. The Town of Vail can explore different fee and taxing possibilities. Q6. What guests are we targeting with the proposed changes? What exactly are we trying to achieve? A6. Ski storage/ski clubs range tremendously in their target clientele. Unless regulated through use or development standards, new ski storage/ski clubs could operate in a number of different ways. If a particular set of users or guests is considered underserved or deserving of special attention, the code language can be written to target specific user groups. It is important to always consider the multitudes of guests attracted to Vail and to use caution when tailoring regulations to meet the actual or perceived needs of a small subset. The maintenance and enhancement of the Vail brand and experience for visitors and local residents must be considered with any changes to land use regulations. 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 3 Q7. There is a need for a balanced approach to this issue. Can this be achieved? A7. The balancing of the specific interests of property owners and user groups with the more general interests of Vail residents and guests is challenging. Staff encourages the decision makers to be thoughtful and deliberate in reviewing the enhanced opportunities and additional challenges posed by allowing ski storage/ski clubs in locations other than the basement or garden level. Q8. What about the enforcement of existing and possible future regulations? A8. The code’s inability to evolve concurrently with the changes in the land use has created challenges for enforcement. One goal of this project is to have regulations that are easily understood and that can be equitably enforced. All new proposed regulations will require careful review to ensure their practicality as it relates to enforcement in addition to their effectiveness in achieving desired results. Q9. In some instances ski storage/ski clubs appear to be accessory to other operations, including retail shops, ski repair/rental and more generally, hotel operations. How can this be addressed? A9. Allowing ski storage/ski clubs as an accessory use to other permitted uses may be possible and may help to address some of the concerns outlined. This is an avenue that may be worth exploring in greater detail. Q10. Can the use chart prepared by staff be narrowed by grouping some of these categories? A10. Yes, the categories can be reduced and staff will return on February 24th with draft language concerning use definitions. Q11. Are there any drawbacks to a trial run approach to changing allowable locations? A11. Staff explained the situation that arises when regulations are changed and discussed the effects of nonconforming uses on land use regulations, utilizing real estate office uses as an example. Q12. What if the Planning and Environmental Commission requires additional time to fully understand and confidently make recommendations to the Town Council concerning ski storage/ski clubs? A12. Staff outlined the timeframe and schedule established with Town Council to meet the moratorium imposed deadline. Staff clearly established their intent to return to the Town Council with a recommendation from the Planning and Environmental Commission within the established timeframe. Members of the 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 4 Commission recognized the need to move deliberately with this item and take the time necessary to provide the council with thoughtful, fully vetted, recommendations. III. NEXT STEPS Staff will be returning to the Planning and Environmental Commission on February 24, 2014 to continue the conversation on ski storage/ski clubs with draft language concerning new use definitions and ideas on how to mitigate possible negative impacts resulting from an increase in ski storage/ski club locations. Staff intends to return to the Town Council on March 4, 2014 with a recommendation and preferred alternative from the Planning and Environmental Commission. 2/18/2014 Town of Vail TO: Planning and Environmental Commission FROM: Community Development Department DATE: February 10, 2014 SUBJECT: A worksession with the Planning and Environmental Commission to explore regulatory options resulting from a change in policy related to ski storage and ski clubs. (PEC140003) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Jonathan Spence I. INTRODUCTION In the Spring of 2013 the Department of Community Development received a written request for a use determination concerning ski storage/ski club type uses on the second floor of the Vista Bahn Building, formerly occupied by the Tap Room bar and restaurant. This request was utilizing for its basis the 2006 determination by Town Council that a ski club with ski storage where the storage did not utilize in excess of 30% of the floor area was, for the purposes of zoning, the same as a “cocktail lounge and bar,” a defined use in the Town Code. This determination allowed the Cordillera Gondola Club to operate out of the third floor of the Vista Bahn Building since that time. On June 18, 2013, the Vail Town Council enacted a moratorium on the acceptance and processing of land use applications involving ski storage/ski clubs to December 17, 2013. The purpose of the moratorium is to enable the community to study their effects, with consideration for the Town’s existing land use regulations and master plans. This moratorium has been extended to March 19, 2014 to allow additional time to complete the necessary analysis and review. The Community Development Department presented a historical background on the Commercial Ski Storage use at the January 7, 2014 work session before the Town Council. At this meeting the council requested additional information concerning sales tax generation, the varieties of ski storage/ski clubs in operation and about the possible impacts ski storage/ski clubs on existing or future business/professional office uses Staff returned to the Town Council on February 4, 2014 with the information requested to build upon the previous conversation and for a determination on what changes, if any, to the policy on Commercial Ski Storage and private ski clubs may be appropriate. The direction provided for staff is included in Section II below. 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 2 II. PURPOSE This worksession before the Planning and Environmental Commission is intended to familiarize the commission with the issue and begin to explore regulatory mechanisms that reflect the Town Council’s policy direction. It is the intent of the Community Development Department to return to the Planning and Environmental Commission on February 24, 2014 with draft language for a recommendation to the Town Council. The following problem statement, goal, objectives and council direction provide a summary of the issues that are to be addressed: Problem Statement The storage of skis and skiing related gear has evolved from the storage of equipment to a personal service desired and often expected by our guests. As this land use has evolved, the Town of Vail Town Code has remained static, choosing instead to characterize the new uses as variants of other uses. As a result of this inaction, the town code is unable to provide the necessary regulatory framework to effectively and fairly uphold the intent of the Lionshead and Vail Village Master Plans and the Town Zoning Code itself. Goal To adopt language that accurately defines existing ski storage and ski club type uses; provides a regulatory framework that promotes guest service and the Vail brand; implements a revised policy on ski clubs/ski storage and that allows for the fair and consistent enforcement of these uses in the Town of Vail. Objectives • Clearly define all new terms. • Balance the intended benefits with foreseen and unforeseen challenges. • Use language that is unambiguous. • Create regulations that allow for fair, consistent and practical enforcement. Council Direction On February 4, 2014 the Vail Town Council directed staff to engage the Planning and Environment Commission and the community on revisions to the Vail Town Code to reflect the variety of ski storage type uses in existence and to address a revision to the policy on the allowable locations for these uses. Specifically, the Town Council instructed staff to explore locating ski storage and ski club type uses above the first floor or street level of a building. 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 3 III. BACKGROUND On September 26, 1989, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) unanimously approved a request to amend the Commercial Core I zone district to include commercial ski storage as a permitted use in the basement or garden levels of a structure. Many requests were being made at that time to locate commercial ski storage operations on the first floor or street level, which was the impetus for the creation of the new use. Prior to this, ski storage facilities were being permitted as accessory to a ski shop or a personal service business if located in the basement or garden level. The use was restricted to basement or garden levels with the recognition that personal service uses did not provide the dynamic retail storefronts that are essential to the pedestrian character of Lionshead and Vail Village. This was done in keeping with the purpose of the horizontal zoning regulations passed by the Vail Town Council fourteen years prior. This approval became effective with the passage of Ordinance 26, Series of 1989. The definition reads as follows: COMMERCIAL SKI STORAGE: Storage for equipment (skis, snowboards, boots and poles) and/or clothing used in skiing related sports, which is available to the public or members, operated by a business, club or government organization, and where a fee is charged for hourly, daily, monthly, seasonal or annual usage. Ski storage that is part of a lodge, or dwelling unit, in which a fee is not charged, is not considered commercial ski storage. IV. CONSIDERATIONS Existing Policy on Commercial Ski Storage The existing policy on ski storage stems largely from the characteristics of its use at its inception in 1989. At that time, the use could be characterized as warehousing and was best suited for areas least accessible and visually discrete to the guest. As a use with minimal vitality and no direct sales tax generation, Commercial Ski Storage joined other uses including barber shops and professional offices that were considered appropriate on the basement and garden levels but not on the first floor or street level of a structure. Horizontal Zoning In the early to mid 1970’s, an imbalance of land uses was identified as a threat to the character of Vail Village, resulting in a concerted effort to encourage a more desirable mix of land uses.1 In 1975, the Vail Town Council passed Ordinance No. 16, which established horizontal zoning within the Commercial Core I zone district — part of the purpose of which was “to promote a variety of retail shops at the pedestrian level.” Since then, the Vail Town Code has been amended to further refine horizontal zoning. 1 Town Council minutes from September 2, 1975; memorandum from Community Development to the PEC dated February 13, 1975; memorandum from the PEC to Council dated July 11, 1974. 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 4 In 1978, the horizontal zoning concept was applied to Lionshead with Ordinance No. 50. With Ordinance No. 39, Series of 2007, the terms basement or garden level, and first floor or street level were clarified. In that ordinance, it is stated, The intent of this “horizontal zoning” technique is to encourage a vibrant retail environment adjacent to the pedestrian areas of both Vail Village and Lionshead; while also facilitating mixed use developments composed of office, residential and commercial uses. The concept of horizontal zoning has been embraced within the Town’s master plans. In the Vail Village Master Plan, horizontal zoning is cited as a means of achieving Goal #2, which is: TO FOSTER A STRONG TOURIST INDUSTRY AND PROMOTE YEAR- AROUND ECONOMIC HEALTH AND VIABILITY FOR THE VILLAGE AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. The Planning and Environmental Commission has advocated for horizontal zoning since its inception, preferring retail at first floor or street level locations because the use fosters street life, provides vitality and generates more tax revenue than service related uses.2 Evolution of Use Commercial Ski Storage, as codified and defined in 1989, was largely a back-of-house operation where skis were accepted from guests, at slopeside or other locations, placed on carts and then stored. Another iteration of the use common at that time was the individual for-rent ski locker. This use enabled individuals to keep their equipment in close proximity to the ski slopes, which was also located largely away from public view in the basement or garden level. Since that time, the use has been refined significantly. The ski storage/concierge service use has become an expected guest service. Skis are still accepted slopeside and are stored below grade but additional guest services are offered in a club setting including food and beverage, upscale lockers and socializing areas. Club membership availability is limited with extensive waiting lists occurring at many of these social establishments. Examples of this type of use include the Vail Mountain Club, located in Mountain Plaza, and the Passport Club, located at Golden Peak. Several lodging properties, including the Sebastian, Sonnenalp and the Four Seasons Resorts, have opened up operations near the ski slopes to offer their guests similar services. The Four Seasons provides individual lockers on the second floor of the “Hong Kong Café” building that store helmets, gloves etc. while the skis and snowboards 2 PEC minutes: September 26, 1978 (Benchmark Real Estate Offices); October 24, 1978 (Brandess/Cadmus Real Estate Offices); June 23, 1997 (Vail Associates Commercial Ski Storage); January 9, 2012 (Treetops Commercial Space) 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 5 are carted and stored in the basement. Other services offered in addition to the lockers are socializing areas and limited food and drink. These operations function similar to the established ski clubs. Since the January 7, 2014 worksession with Town Council, staff has met with many of the operators of ski storage/ski clubs. As anticipated, the use has evolved considerably and can be separated into five (5) distinct classifications. Each classification has its own attributes and impacts. The seasonality of use and its impacts on the guest experience, commercial vibrancy, village vitality and sales tax collections was recognized as a concern by Town Council at the January 7th meeting. The chart below is an attempt to illustrate the five (5) classifications, their seasonality and their similarities and differences with the shaded cells indicating a general departure from the historic Commercial Ski Storage use. Sales Tax Generation As requested at the January 7, 2014 Town Council Worksession, the Community Development Department with the assistance of the Finance Department has put together average sales tax generations per square foot based on an analysis of seven (7) restaurants located in either Vail or Lionshead Village. The average sales tax generation per square foot on a yearly basis is $17.00. For a restaurant of 2,300 square feet, the yearly generated sales tax would be $39,100.00. Staff also analyzed the sales tax generation numbers for three (3) ski storage/ski club establishments also located in Vail or Lionshead Village. The average sales tax generation per foot on a yearly basis is $2.29. For an operation of 2,300 square feet, the yearly generated sales tax would be $5,267.00 For contextual purposes it is important to remember that the above numbers are direct sales tax only and do not include indirect sales tax generated as a result of a particular use or business. In addition, the direct sales tax numbers do not account for an increase in lodging tax revenues as a result of a rise in lodging rates attributable in part to the level of guest service facilitated by a slopeside ski storage/ski concierge presence. Seasonality and Retail Challenges The locating of uses other than restaurant or retail on the second level pose challenges to Vail’s stated goals and policies. Goal #2 of the Vail Village Master Plan, identified previously, includes the following policy statement: Policy 2.4.1: Commercial infill development consistent with established horizontal zoning regulations shall be encouraged to provide activity generators, accessible greenspaces, public plazas, and streetscape improvements to the pedestrian network throughout the Village. 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 6 The potential challenges to locating uses other than retail or restaurant, ski storage and ski clubs uses, are more clearly enumerated in Section V below. All mountain resorts struggle with the seasonality of their economies. The Town of Vail, through significant resource expenditure, has attempted to diminish this seasonality. Any enactment of policy must remain cognizant of the potential dangers of seasonality and its direct and indirect effects on the sales tax generation, vitality and the guest experience. It should be noted that the existence of non-direct sales tax generating uses as permitted uses in the Town Code above the street level or first floor (office, residential and personal services) does not in itself support adding additional uses as permitted or conditional. All uses must be evaluated on their merits in determining allowable locations and operating characteristics within the goals and purposes of the code. The importance of moving forward consciously in a deliberate and well thought out manner can not be understated. The allowance of uses in locations previously not permitted can have far reaching, unanticipated consequences. Although new code language may be repealed or changed if problems arise, the effects can be long term. The existence of nonconforming uses can be an encumbrance on the realization of the Town of Vail’s adopted goals. 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 7 Classifications of Commercial Ski Storage/Private Ski Clubs Traditional Ski Storage Private Ski Club Concierge Hotel Service Overnight Slopeside Ski Storage Remote Community Ski Club Customer Base seasonal renters members guests & owners walk-ins members Level of Staffing low high high moderate low Storage Location below grade below grade varied below grade varied Affiliations none varied hotels & condos none private out of town groups Valet none slopeside racks slopeside racks slopeside racks none Seasonality winter mostly year round year round winter only winter only Demand available capacity full capacity varied available capacity available capacity Additional Amenities none food & drink, lounge varied none food & drink, lounge Fee Structure seasonal initiation plus yearly fee room rates & HOA dues nightly initiation plus yearly fee Examples Double Diamond Ski Valet Mountain Club Golden Peak Club Game Creek Club Base Camp (Sebastian) Gorsuch (Four Seasons) Ski Haus (Sonnenalp) Troy’s Ski Shop (Austria Haus) SSV Cordillera Vail Club 2/18/2014 Town of Vail It is the intent of these use distinctions and their corresponding characteristics to assist in the policy discussion and ultimately in the direction staff receives from Council. It is important to remember that revised zoning regulations and development standards resulting from any change in policy will have impacts on the villages’ horizontal zoning schemes. V. CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITTIES The Vail Town Council has instructed staff to work with the Planning and Environmental Commission to explore the regulatory framework necessary to actualize the benefits resulting from a revised policy on ski storage/ski club that permits locations other than the basement or garden levels. It is essential for the decision makers to understand and address not only the perceived benefits but also the challenges resulting from this change in policy direction. To do this effectively, staff has created lists of use attributes, both opportunities and challenges, to assist in ensuring that the result of any changes to the code result in a net benefit to the community. To put it in the simplest of terms, we must not create regulations whose unintended consequences result in the diminution, on the whole, of the Vail brand, guest experience, village vibrancy or sales tax collections. Opportunities • Enhance guest experience by increasing the availability of ski storage locations. • Meet guest expectations by increasing the variety and presence of ski storage/ski club options • Increase indirect sales tax generation by encouraging post-skiing expenditures in the villages as a result of being unencumbered of equipment. • Maintain and increase Average Daily Rates (ADR) for area lodging through continued and expanded concierge ski services. An increase in ADR has a direct effect on tax generation through an increase in the amount of lodging tax collected. Challenges • Non-optimal level of direct sales tax generation • Potential seasonality of operation • Restricted hours of operation (no evening activity) • Privatization of guest options and experiences • Outdoor storage of skis and accessories • Transportation by operators of ski equipment between hotel and condominium developments and the ski storage/ski club operation (loading and delivery) • Oversaturation of use within a building or area 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 9 VI. QUESTIONS In recognition of the abbreviated time frame as a result of the moratorium and to assist in maximizing the productivity of the worksession, staff has prepared the following questions/requests. This list is not all encompassing and staff encourages the Commission to bring forth additional questions that may assist in the facilitation of the meeting. 1. Should the identified differences in types of ski storage/ski clubs result in a differentiation in allowable use locations? 2. The Council has instructed staff to implement the revision to the policy of ski storage/private ski clubs which may permit these uses to operate in locations other than the basement or garden levels of a structure. What type of use does the Commission recommend is most appropriate? (Conditional, Use by Right, Accessory) 3. Does the Planning and Environmental Commission wish to add to the opportunities and challenges presented in Section V? 4. Staff requests the Commission discuss each opportunity and concern and any code provisions that are to be most effective in response. VII. NEXT STEPS It is staff’s intent to explore the ideas and alternatives presented by the Planning and Environmental Commission and return on February 24, 2014 with draft regulations that attempt to address both the opportunities available through the change in policy and the unintended consequences resulting from the expansion of allowable use locations. VIII. ATTACHMENTS A. Letter to Council from Mauriello Planning Group, 02-03-2014 2/18/2014 !!!! February 3, 2014!! Vail Town Council! ℅ Jonathan Spence! Planner! Town of Vail ! 75 South Frontage Road! Vail, Colorado 81631!!! Re:!Ski Club Uses on Second Floor!! Dear Town Council:!! Mauriello Planning Group has been working closely the with owner of the second ﬂoor of the Vista Bahn Building, Remonov and Company, Inc., which is located within the Commercial Core 1 zone district. This letter is intended to provide some justiﬁcation for allowing ski club uses with ski lockers and equipment storage on the second ﬂoor of this building and potentially throughout the CC1 zone district subject to a conditional use permit (CUP) approval. We agree with many of the conclusions of the Town staff, primarily that the use has changed and the Town Code does not address the different types of ski locker facilities very well.!! Guest Demands and Location As you are undoubtedly aware, locals and guests within Vail and throughout the region demand the convenience of having quality ski locker facilities in very close proximity to the base of Vail Mountain. Many skiers and riders today want to limit how far they have to walk in ski boots, and to a lesser degree snowboard boots, and with skis, poles, helmets. Those with kids also understand the difﬁculty of transporting the family with all of the equipment great distances through Vail Village. Additionally, as the skier population starts to age, the demand for convenience and limited stress become paramount and the demand for such locker facilities will only increase. Clearly, in Vail it is quite evident that the demand for the use exists and therefore the Town should make reasonable accommodation to the market demands.!! Community Beneﬁt of the Use The beneﬁts to visitors and guests are obvious. Locker facilities located near the Gondola reduce stress, enhance the entire ski experience, and improve the shopping and dining experience. The business and retail community beneﬁt from the secondary affects of having skiers, boarders, and guests walking around the core retail and dining areas in comfortable clothing and without having to worry about the security of their expensive equipment. Skis, boards, gloves, boots, helmets, and poles are all secured and ready for the next visit. When guests are able to walk through or around the Village without these encumbrances, they are far more likely to spend money in the local shops versus the alternative. Many are also more likely to remain parked in the local parking structures thus generating additional parking fees to the Town. One additional beneﬁt is that those storing their equipment in Vail helps to ensure they Mauriello Planning Group MPGVail.com P.O. Box 4777 dominic@mpgvail.com Eagle, CO 81631 970-‐376-‐3318 2/18/2014 will return to Vail to ski versus skiing in Beaver Creek which for many is a more proximate option (46.7% of our locker users are located in outside of Vail but in Eagle County). To some degree, ski lockers help to create Vail loyalty.!! Remonov conducted a survey of its ski club locker users located in the basement of the Vista Bahn Building (survey attached) and found that in fact the users do spend more time and money in Vail Village due to the ski locker amenity. While the survey is not intended to be an overly scientiﬁc study, it does demonstrate that those using lockers are more likely to be spending more money in local shops and restaurants then those that are either walking directly back to lodging facilities or to their cars. Of the respondents, 71% (there were 100 respondents to survey in total) indicated that without the locker they would be more likely to bypass shopping and dining opportunities.!! Revenue Impacts The staff memo provided sales tax generation analysis of ski locker facilities and restaurants. They found that locker/club facilities were a relatively low generator of direct sale tax collections with an average facility at $2.29 per sq. ft. whereas a restaurant facility generates more on the order of $17.00 per sq. ft. in direct sale tax collections. However, the analysis is missing what other uses that are uses permitted by right in basement and second ﬂoor locations and the related secondary impacts (i.e., the spending of those guests using locker facilities).!! Professional ofﬁces were not analyzed as part of the staff study. Ofﬁces have a limited average sales tax collection (probably close to $0 per sq. ft.). Personal services (beauty shops, nail salons, etc.) also have limited sale tax collections. However, these uses have other beneﬁts as a service and amenity including the generation secondary revenue impacts. Ski locker facilities have similar secondary sale tax generation impacts. !! In 2013, the Vista Bahn Building ski locker facility had an estimated 33,000 visits (average of two people per visit or 66,000 total people) and based on the survey results at least half of these people/couples are spending $51 or more ($51 average based upon the survey results) or $1,683,000 in total spending (this number is intended as an order of magnitude). Compare that to a professional ofﬁce with 4 principals and 6 support staff and maybe 4 daily visits by clients. For the sake of argument that’s 14 people per day coming to the ofﬁce and working 300 days per year; that’s 4,200 people coming to Vail Village per year (compared to 66,000 visiting the ski lockers). What are these folks spending per day on average in Town? Again let’s estimate they spend $25 per day each, that’s $105,000 per year. Clearly that number is high but it gives one an idea of the relative revenue impacts compared to a ski locker facility even as exaggerated as it may be. !! Displacement of Other Uses Its been stated that one of the concerns with allowing this guest amenity on the second ﬂoor within the CC1 district is the displacement of other desirable uses on the second ﬂoor in Vail Village. We spent some time examining the existing uses located on second ﬂoors throughout the core area. Most uses on the second ﬂoor are residential condominiums. There are also some hotel rooms located on the second ﬂoor. There are a couple of examples of retail spaces on the second ﬂoor, all of which are connected to a retail use located on the ﬁrst ﬂoor (Pepi’s Sports and Gorsuch are examples of this). There is one example of a restaurant use on a second ﬂoor, Los Amigos. A few real estate ofﬁces exist on the second ﬂoor including Ron Byrne’s ofﬁce and some small ofﬁce spaces in the Wall Street Building, as examples. The Ritz Club space in the Rucksack Building is in the process of being converted to a residential condo, a use by right on the second ﬂoor in the CC1 District. !! As these examples point out, there is a low likelihood that the ofﬁce and retail spaces would be consumed by ski club or locker uses. Even with the extreme demand for residential uses in the 2000s, none of these retail and ofﬁce spaces were converted to a residential.!! The idea that this use is so attractive that it would displace all other uses is not supported by history. All of the restaurants, night clubs, and bars that exist today throughout Vail Village at the basement level (Vendettas, Shakedown Bar, Loaded Joe’s, Samana Lounge, and Whiskey Jacks) remain as active commercial uses and yet these are locations where a ski club or locker facility could be located today as a use by right for the last 30 years. This displacement fear is not supported by the experience in Vail Village.!! Proposed Code Language We agree that protecting the ﬁrst ﬂoor uses is important and are not suggesting any changes to the current protections. We believe that it is reasonable to allow ski lockers and club-like facilities as a Conditional Use Permit (or as a permitted use) on the second ﬂoor and above. This requires review and approval by the PEC with the usual call-up provision afforded to the Town Council. The PEC must apply all of the review criteria and ﬁndings typical of a conditional use permit request. These review criteria include:!! 1.Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the town.! 2.Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public facilities and public facilities needs.! 3.Effect upon trafﬁc, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, trafﬁc ﬂow and control, access, maneuverability, and removal of snow from the streets and parking areas.! 4.Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses.! 5.Such other factors and criteria as the commission deems applicable to the proposed use.! 6.The environmental impact report concerning the proposed use, if an environmental impact report is required by chapter 12 of this title.!! The PEC also must make the following ﬁndings to approve any conditional use permit:!! 1.That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the purposes of this title and the purposes of the zone district in which the site is located.! 2.That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.! 3.That the proposed use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this title.!! We believe this review process and the criteria gives the Town an opportunity to review such a use critically. However, if the Town desired “use speciﬁc criteria” to provide additional protection to the Town, Section 12-16-7: Use Speciﬁc Criteria and Standards could also be amended to add criteria speciﬁc for this use. For instance, the location of the use and its proximity to the gondola might be a relevant criteria and might prevent such uses in more remote areas of the CC1 zone district.! ! Conclusion It is apparent that ski lockers and clubs provide an important amenity to locals and guests of Vail Village and that there are ﬁnancial beneﬁts to the business community and the Town’s coffers by allowing for the use. Allowing these ski clubs and locker facilities on the second ﬂoor are not likely to negatively affect the vibrancy of the retail core of the village and in fact will likely add to the vitality of the Town. !! We encourage you to make this code amendment and allow our client to move forward with reasonable economic use of his property before another season passes by. Come April, my client will have been delayed a year by this process. !! We appreciate your consideration. !! Sincerely,! Dominic F. Mauriello, AICP! Principal!!! Ski Locker Room Survey Results 2013-‐ 2014 Ski Season Vista Bahn Building – 333 Bridge St. Vail, CO. Survey conducted January 6 – February 2, 2014 100 Surveys Completed (200 total lockers/176 leased) 1. I am a Returning Guest 95% New Guest 2.5% Hotel Guest 2.5% 2. My residence is in Town of Vail 33.3% Eagle County 46.7% Out of Eagle County 20% 3. How many people in your party use this locker? 1 17% 2 56% 3 20% 4+ 7% 4. How many days per year do you expect to use the locker (i.e., days you or someone in your family come to ski/ride)? 1-‐7 2% 8-‐14 6% 15-‐24 15% 25 – 34 13% 35 -‐ 44 4% more than 44 days 60% 5. If you did not have a convenient ski locker, would you be more likely to by-‐pass shopping and dining opportunities in Vail (i.e., walk straight to your car, home, condo, hotel room without shopping/dining)? Yes 71% No 11% or 18% maybe but definitely less than without my ski gear 6. On average how often do you frequent Vail restaurants, bars and stores before, during, or after skiing during the ski season? Never 0% 1-‐2 shops/restaurants each time 6% 3-‐4 56% 5+ 38% 7. On average, how much do you spend in the restaurants, bars and stores before or after skiing each time that you use your locker? $0-‐$20 13% $21-‐$50 31% $51-‐$100 29% More than $100 27% Thanks for taking the time to answer our survey. The Remonov Team 2/18/2014 From: Dominic Mauriello [mailto:dominic@mpgvail.com] Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 8:38 AM To: Council Dist List Cc: Jonathan Spence Subject: Ski Club/Storage Follow-up Dear Towncouncil Members: I wanted to follow-up with you on two items from the meeting last week. Since this is a legislative item, it is proper for me to contact you directly. First, there was a lot of rhetoric about the impacts of allowing ski clubs on the second floor and how that would displace Los Amigos restaurant. The space that Los Amigos occupies, because of its orientation to grade on the south side of the building, is considered a first floor space so it would be unaffected by allowing ski club uses on the second floor. Ski clubs and commercial ski storage are not allowed on the first floor. I verified this information with Town staff. I thought it was important to correct statements made by several people at the hearing in this regard. Second, I wanted to follow-up on a question from Jenn regarding the types of leases envisioned in the proposed Vista Bahn ski club. Most of the lockers would be leased on a more seasonal basis. The number of lockers available for short terms guests will be directly related to the number of lockers leased by hotels or condominium projects for use by their guests. Other than hotel and condo guests, there would not be daily locker rental available. Thank you again for taking up this issue and providing direction to the PEC and staff to move forward with allowing ski club locker use on the second floor subject to a conditional use permit with appropriate safeguards. Sincerely, Dominic F. Mauriello, AICP Mauriello Planning Group, LLC PO Box 4777 2205 Eagle Ranch Road Eagle, Colorado 81631 970-376-3318 cell www.mpgvail.com 2/18/2014 Page 1 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION February 10, 2014 at 1:00pm TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME 75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657 MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Bill Pierce Luke Cartin Henry Pratt Susan Bird Michael Kurz John Rediker departed at 3:05 prior to the start of the 3rd item Pam Hopkins Site Visit: 1. Medley Residence – 4444A Streamside Circle 15 minutes 1. A request for a final review of a variance, from Section 12-14-17, Setback From Water Course, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Chapter 12-17, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for additional gross residential floor area within the stream tract setback, located at 4444A Streamside Circle/Lot 11, Bighorn Subdivision 4th Addition, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140001) Applicant: Mark Medley, represented by Steven James Riden Architect Planner: Joe Batcheller ACTION: Tabled to February 24, 2014 MOTION: Hopkins SECOND: Bird VOTE: 5-1-0 (Kurz opposed) Joe Batcheller gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. Commissioner Kurz asked if the Environmental Sustainable Coordinator had been consulted with regard to the application. Joe Batcheller stated he had not spoken with the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator. He added that he had spoken to the adjacent duplex owner who asked that the trees to be relocated on the west elevation be ensured to survive. Commissioner Pierce asked about the age of the trees planted on the west elevation and the finished floor elevation of the basement and the high water elevation. Steven Riden spoken to the trees having been planted 4 or 5 years ago. He then spoke to the difference between the floor elevation and high water elevation. Commissioner Hopkins inquired how the sub-pumps would be powered. Steven Riden stated they would be you typical electric pumps with floats to trigger the power. Commissioner Hopkins also asked how the high water mark was determine. Steven Riden did not know; it was on the survey. Commissioner Bird asked how the limit of disturbance fence works. Steven Riden said that it was a construction fence with a silt fence attached. There was no public comment. 2/18/2014 Page 2 Commissioner Pratt asked if it were relevant to the request that the property has changed ownership since the adoption of the stream setback regulations. Commissioner Rediker asked two questions. How does staff’s recommendation jive the Town trying to eliminate encroachments into the Streamtract? Are there any studies regarding impacts of concrete walls so close to the creek? Joe Batcheller stated he had no information on the second question; and that the condition with the approval is an attempt to mitigate any potential impacts to the steam. Warren Campbell clarified the difference between efforts to improve town owned stream tracts and private property that fronts streams. Steven Riden responded that the owner intends to do some work to protect the bank and with regard to native vegetation. He spoke to the depth of the existing foundation being nine feet on the south side and it steps up on the west side. The foundation will need to be extended down to a deeper depth. Commissioner Rediker asked about the Army Corps of Engineers having been consulted or was their involvement needed. Joe Batcheller spoke to the application not needing the Corps review. Commissioner Kurz asked George Ruther, Director of Community Development, if there was anything precluding the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator from reviewing applications such as this. He added that he struggles to evaluate a request such as this which may have impacts on stream health when the Water Quality Improvement Plan doesn’t allude to cause and therefore solutions to solve the problem. George Ruther stated there wasn’t; however, the town staff has been enforcing encroachments onto publicly owned property and not improvements on private property. Commissioner Bird inquired as to the methods used to construct the improvements and how materials and equipment will be prevented from causing negative impacts to the creek. Steven Riden elaborated on the ability to construct the improvements. Commissioner Pratt asked if the path around the house was critical to the design. Steven Riden stated that his owner desired the path. Commissioner Pierce asked how the dirt would be removed from the crawlspace. Steven Riden spoke to the soil being removed from the west side window wells. Jim Lamont, Vail Homeowners Association, spoke to his group’s goal of have fair and equitable treatment. The salient issue is that there are criteria to be used in evaluating this request. He added that he does not believe there are clear, enforceable standards for what can occur within the stream setback with regard to landscaping. He highlighted that he has spoken to plant specialists and it is his belief that a plan for streambank vegetation needs to be developed. He believes there needs to clearer ordinances with regard to the stream setbacks. George Ruther spoke to breaking the application into two questions. First does the application comply with the criteria. Second apply any conditions necessary to address the concerns, if any. 2/18/2014 Page 3 Commissioner Pratt stated that the basement excavation was in compliance, however, the walkout was not in compliance. Commissioner Kurz stated that he voted in opposition to the tabling as he did not feel a hardship had been proven. 30 minutes 2. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for a rezoning from the High Density Multiple-Family District to the Vail Village Townhouse District, located at 303 (Vail Rowhouses 7-13) and 483 Gore Creek Drive (Texas Townhomes)/ Lots 7-13, A Resubdivision of Block 5 and a part of Gore Creek Drive, Vail Village Filing 1, and Lots 1 – 9 Vail Village Filing 4, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140002) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Jonathan Spence ACTION: Recommendation of approval MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Hopkins VOTE: 6-0-0 Jonathan Spence gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. Commissioner Pratt asked for clarification regarding the creation of the zone district and the fact that no properties were currently in that zoning. He then asked why the Town was making the application. He followed up with a question regarding whether or not this would be “spot zoning”. Jonathan Spence responded with a brief history of the VVT District and why the town was the applicant. Spence also explained spot zoning and why this effort, supported by the Vail Village Master Plan, is no considered spot zoning. Commissioner Kurz asked for precedence with regard to zoning a property in the face of opposition or have properties been allowed to opt out? George Ruther spoke to the rezoning of Lionshead as a result of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. John Dunn, attorney for Dolph Bridgewater, stated his clients were neutral with regard to this request. Dominic Mauriello, spoke to the history of the application which included the town taking over the concept of the VVTH district which landed the responsibility for applying the district with the town. Several properties are just not comfortable with opting in to the application to rezoning, much as the Vail International was not comfortable with being rezoned Lionshead Mixed Use-1 district when the opportunity presented itself. 90 minutes 3. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for prescribed regulation amendments, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to amend Titles 12 & 14, Zoning Regulations and Development Standards, pertaining to the definitions, use restrictions and development standards for Commercial Ski Storage and Private Ski Clubs, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140003) Applicant: Town of Vail Planner: Jonathan Spence ACTION: Tabled to February 24, 2014 MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Bird VOTE: 5-0-0 2/18/2014 Page 4 Jonathan Spence gave a presentation per the staff memorandum. Commissioner Pierce asked what was creating the urgency with this request. Jonathan Spence spoke to the moratorium that expires in March. Commissioner Kurz asked what has changed that would cause the town to not utilize horizontal zoning. Jonathan Spence spoke to how the use has changed and that it may be appropriate to included it as a permitted or conditional uses in certain zone districts. Commissioner Pierce inquired as to what land uses would be displaced if a change was made to include a new land use such as was being discussed. Jonathan Spence spoke to his conversation with several commercial real estate brokers that provided insight on the demands for office and what makes a particular use occur in a location or not. Commissioner Bird stated that she sees a distinction between ownership and leasing of this type of use. Jonathan Spence spoke to how land use regulations do not take into consideration the ownership. There was discussion regarding how the zoning code lists multiple uses, both permitted and conditional, on the various floors of structures in Vail Village and Lionshead. What was being discussed with this request was not the creation of a singular allowed use. Dominic Mauriello, representing Rick Mueller, owner of the Vista Bahn Building. He pointed to the document he provided that is attached to the staff memorandum. He added that the prevailing policy direction given by the Council was to allow the use as a conditional use while providing protection against any unwanted consequences. He spoke to how once a property becomes residential it is unlikely it will ever become a different use. He concluded by stating that this new use will not displace desired land uses which is exhibited by the multiple below grade clubs and restaurants which have not become ski storage/clubs over the past few years. Commissioner Pierce spoke to the Los Amigos as being first floor on the ski yard and second floor along Bridge Street. He added that he sees this as a conditional use. He spoke to the need to understand where clients and guests will expect to be dropped off. Tom Neyens, owner of Ski Valet, operator of ski storage since 1991, stated that this use has become more privatized and is looked to be marketed to groups largely from outside Vail. He does not see an immense need for the use and he has availability. He understands people want to be in the Vail Village, however, do we want this use at the top of Bridge Street? The top of Bridge Street was blighted with the absence of the Tap Room this past summer. He believes this use at the top of Bridge Street will create blight and a dead zone as there will be no draw to the general public. He suggested that the Commission be very careful about making this change. Many of the clubs in existence currently offer free beer and food, which results in no greater generation of tax dollars. 2/18/2014 Page 5 Rick Mueller, owner of the Tap Room Building, spoke to his club concept which would be open to everyone. He spoke to the generation of parking revenue by his users as they parking in the town structures. He highlighted a survey he did of his users and the majority stated that they are more likely to stay in town to enjoy shopping and dining because of this available use. He spoke to a comparison of an office use and the proposed use in terms of the increased flow of people to and from an identical space. His proposal is a part of the ski culture. The market is going to dictate how many spaces go to this land use. All second floor spaces are not going to become ski clubs/storage. What is the town trying to control? The town is constantly trying to bring more people into town and this just continues that goal. Chris Creamer, manager of Ski Haus for Intrawest, spoke to need to figure out who the target market is in this conversation. He believes a retail and rental element is needed to accompany the land use. He has available ski lockers, so he doesn’t see the need. People come to his store and Vail because of convenience. The next great thing is to provide convenience. Commissioner Bird asked what Mr. Creamer uses his space for in the summer. Chris Creamer stated that the below grade storage space is mostly being used for back stock and storage in the summer. Commissioner Pierce spoke to a need for balance. Every space cannot become ski lockers as it would not be attractive to guests. How much space do we have now that could be potential ski lockers? Tommy Neyens stated he gets $1,250 for basic locker service and few amenities. He spoke to cost of locker and club memberships increasing as you go up Bridge Street. Is there anyway to do something at the parking structure? There is no lodge or storage provided at the base of the mountain. He believes the Cordillera Club was a mistake and continuing that would be a mistake. The use should be pushed to the base of Bridge street in close proximity to the parking structures. Jonathan Spence spoke to a need to focus on the policy in this discussion not the specific second floor of the Vista Bahn Building. He used the example of real estate offices having once been permitted on the first floor and then prohibited has made the spaces more valuable (scarcity of allowed spaces) and are likely never to be a different land use. Commissioner Kurz stated that having experience in brand and business development he cannot find any opportunities that outweigh the concerns. He believes this use belongs in the basement and maybe on upper floors like the fourth floor. Jonathan Spence spoke to staff’s desire to provide any information it can to help make the decision. Some data is not possible to find. It would be possible to quantify the amount of space on the lowest level or garden level. George Ruther asked that we open the conversation up as this is a work session. We have already heard about loading and delivery concerns and that it may be more appropriate at the parking structures. Seasonality is an issue that has come up. The need for convenience for the guest. Commissioner Bird suggested there may be issues with public verses private and how does that work. 2/18/2014 Page 6 George Ruther spoke to previous conversations which including a ski storage use as a part of a ski rental shop which has retail. Jeff Babb, representing Vail resorts, stated he is still having difficulty understanding what is trying to be addressed. Each of these is a different animal. The skier guest is looking for these services. Basic overnight ski storage does not make money, it pays for itself. There are waiting lists for some clubs and there is availability in other clubs. He does not believe we want to be in the business of limiting the various markets individuals want to take advantage. Guests want proximity. A family does not want to dress their family in the parking structure but at the base of the mountain. What are we trying to do? Are we looking at ski clubs holistically or a specific space for a business opportunity? Dominic Mauriello suggested that the conversation should not involve available capacity. He believes a need can be demonstrated. Location is what this is all about. As an example the number of open tables at the town’s restaurants is not used as an evaluation tool for whether or not there are enough restaurants or if more are needed. This is a conversation he believes has been going on since he was a planner with the town which was how do we get people out of their skis to spend more time in the villages. A ski locker creates loyalty to a particular resort by the renter of the locker. Commissioner Bird spoke to the possibility to collect tax on initiation fees and a monthly use tax. Commissioner Kurz stated that people who do not ski do not see a benefit from the change of available uses in a proposal such as this. Are we making a change to address 300 people or 10s of thousands? And is that change positive? This is a challenge that is not listed. The extension of the club to include summer activities makes this more appropriate. Commissioner Pratt believes the biggest challenge is to not interfere with market forces. Sees the clubs are a necessary amenity but they limit opportunities. A village full of ski storage is not desired. Office is not likely to rent at the top of Bridge Street. Feels like we are rewriting the code to address a single instance. We need to spend our time anticipating the market instead of trying to control it. A good chef can make a restaurant successful anywhere in a town of this size. He does not believe it is appropriate for him to make these decisions. Jonathan Spence clarified that he believes the Commission is the appropriate authority to make these decisions. Rick Mueller spoke to the past 8 months of lost opportunity. He has spoken to a dozen restaurateurs that have looked at the space and the second floor is of concern. Commissioner Hopkins spoke to her experience with her office in town and when they were permitted to be converted to residential. She continued by explaining the degradation of the community through the loss of office throughout the village. Not a place for locals anymore. Tommy Neyen spoke to the 2006 determination of similar use which was flawed as the Cordillera Club has not operated as a cocktail lounge and bar as it was determined to be the same as. We need to get this down to a manageable discussion. If we want to get people here we need to do daily basket storage, not private lockers. Private lockers and clubs will result in the situation where residences on Forest and Beaver Dam Roads are occupied for a minimal amount of time each year and dark and inactive most of the year. 2/18/2014 Page 7 Commissioner Pierce stated that he does not believe we need to have the amount of basement floor quantified as there is a significant amount of below grade space currently in place. Why haven’t the permitted spaces for commercial ski storage been converted thus far. Commissioner Kurz spoke to a need simplify the chart. It would be important to add value to the brand by making a use year round. Commissioner Pratt stated he believes there needs to be more time to think about this proposal. Tommy Neyens spoke to comments by Councilman Kurz comments about taking the time necessary. Commissioner Pierce spoke to the location of drop off and parking for ski clubs and ski storage being no better than other lodges. 4. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council on a major amendment to a Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, pursuant to Section 12-9A-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for an increase in gross residential floor area to facilitate additions to existing dwelling units, located at 100 East Meadow Units 501 and 502 (Vail Village Inn Phase 3) /Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC130046) Applicant: Deltec Bank and Trust, represented by Eggers Architect Planner: Jonathan Spence ACTION: Table February 24, 2014 MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Hopkins VOTE: 5-0-0 5. Approval of January 27, 2014 minutes MOTION: Pratt SECOND: Bird VOTE: 5-0-0 6. Information Update 7. Adjournment MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Bird VOTE: 5-0-0 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 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. Times and order of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time the Planning and Environmental Commission will consider an item. 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 7, 2014 in the Vail Daily. 2/18/2014 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 ITEM/TOPIC: Discussion of Ordinance No. 6, Series 2014, An Ordinance Enacting Title 5, Chapter 12, Vail Town Code, "Recycling Requirements". PRESENTER(S): Kristen Bertuglia BACKGROUND: At the conclusion of the Town Council work session held January 7, 2014, Council directed staff to finalize the draft Community Wide Recycling ordinance in order to facilitate commercial and residential recycling, based upon recommendations provided by the Vail Recycling Advisory Committee and community feedback. ATTACHMENTS: Community Wide Recycling Memo Community Wide Recycling Presentation Ordinance No. 6, Series of 2014 2/18/2014 TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development Department DATE: February 18, 2014 SUBJECT: First Reading of Ordinance No. 6, Series 2014, an ordinance enacting Title 5, Chapter 12, Vail Town Code, “Recycling Requirements”, establishing regulations regarding recycling of discarded materials by solid waste generators, and solid waste services provided by waste services companies operating in the town of Vail and setting forth details in regards thereto. I. SUMMARY Ordinance No 6, Series 2014 enacts a new chapter in the Vail Town Code requiring recycling in the Town of Vail, and associated measures to ensure policy, infrastructure, economic incentives, and education to ensure the maximum waste diversion rate. II. BACKGROUND Vail Town Council Waste Diversion Goal Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan Waste Diversion Goal (adopted January, 2009): Reduce the amount of Town of Vail landfill contributions by 10% within 5 years (2013) and 25% within 10 years (2019). At the conclusion of the work session held January 7, 2014, the Vail Town Council directed staff to finalize the draft Community Wide Recycling ordinance in order to facilitate commercial and residential recycling, based upon recommendations provided by the Vail Recycling Advisory Committee and community feedback. III. VAIL COMMUNITY WIDE RECYCLING ORDINANCE COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Since the January 7th work session, staff met with community members, waste haulers, the Vail Economic Advisory Council, the Vail Police Department and business owners to gather additional feedback on the Community Wide Recycling Ordinance language. Questions and results of these meetings follow. Vail Town Council Questions: How can we ensure that any ordinance we pass is enforceable, and enforced? As written, the ordinance is enforceable and will be enforced through complaint, and or spot checks. The Vail Police Department and Code Enforcement are empowered to assess penalties for non-compliance if necessary. Also in response to this concern, the 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 2 requirement for “new staff training” has been removed. Staff found that while requiring businesses to educate new employees on how, and where to recycle is a necessary element in any recycling program, that it would not be appropriate to track this data or enforce this action. Because the ordinance requires that each business recycle, the Town will provide tools that businesses may use to educate their staff. How can we ensure that education is a key piece of the Community Wide Recycling effort? Staff will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) in the upcoming months for a pre-and- post education, communications and marketing campaign to ensure that the community has the tools to be successful. To be consistent and prevent having to change the policy in the future, shouldn’t recyclable containers should be wildlife resistant? Yes, this element is now included in the ordinance, Section 5-12-6. Large roll-off recycling containers such as the containers at the Vail Community Drop-Off Center are exempt. We have heard haulers say that costs may increase due to new regulations. Can you provide a cost analysis to determine how much they may increase? Because the Town of Vail is an open subscription market (the Town does not contract with one hauler for trash service), staff was unable to obtain exact pricing. One hauler stated that prices may not increase, and for the residential customer who participates in Save as You Recycle, they may decrease or stay the same. Haulers will educate residents on how to take full advantage of the program. However, because the ordinance requires weekly pickup of recyclables, more labor will be required and prices may reflect this if trash is not decreased by adequate volume. Another hauler stated that prices may increase substantially, due to the variability of the recyclables commodity market, and that it is important that customers understand that recycling is not free. What are the unintended consequences of this regulation? • Requiring weekly pickup of recycling will increase truck traffic on residential streets in Vail (recycling pickup is currently every other week from three different haulers). This may increase the town’s carbon footprint initially, though more recycling will reduce the overall carbon footprint eventually. To avoid this issue and likely decrease costs, the Town may contract for trash and recycling services for residential units (like the towns of Eagle and Minturn), however thus far Council has been supportive of maintaining an open subscription market. • Invariably, one of the first questions municipalities ask about the Save As You Recycle concept (variable prices for different sized trash bins, or pay-as-you-throw) is its impact on the incidence of increased illegal dumping. Overall, PAYT does not lead to increased illegal dumping. A series of surveys and interviews with hundreds of communities conducted over the past two decades by Skumatz Economic Research Associates Inc. (SERA) have found that the vast majority of communities that adopt PAYT do not report increased incidences of illegal dumping. Communities report that illegal dumping is a “perceived” barrier and not an actual barrier. Although many communities report that they thought illegal dumping would increase with PAYT only a small portion actually do see increases. Virtually all of the communities 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 3 that report an increase of illegal dumping after implementing PAYT also report that illegal dumping returns to pre-PAYT levels within one to three months1. Community Questions: May 1st might be too soon for an effective date, given the lead time on new containers, and adjustments required to comply, can this be changed? The new effective date of the ordinance is June 1, 2014. The original ordinance required that haulers embed at least 96 gallons of recycling with commercial trash accounts. At a building with common trash service for several businesses, it is too complicated to assign just 96 gallons worth of recycling among all businesses. What if recyclables need to be separated into cardboard, commingled and paper, which is included in the rate and what is extra? In response to this concern, Vail’s ordinance, like Apen’s, now requires that recycling rates be fully embedded in commercial trash bills as well as residential. Haulers are required to provide as much recycling as “necessary to prevent frequent overflow” and not separate trash rates from recycling rates. The Vail Homeowners Association would like the Vail Town Council to support a policy for a “no net increase in truck traffic in the Village and Lionshead” as a result of this ordinance. Can the Town purchase electric carts for use by the business community to transport recyclables to the Vail Resorts loading dock? Trash and recycling trucks currently service properties in Vail Village and Lionshead, but they do not necessarily pick up recyclables from each business. It is the intent of the ordinance that recycling service increase, and trash service decrease, which would eventually result in no net increase. However, additional routes may be required. From the business community’s perspective staff has heard that if recycling is not convenient, they would likely not participate, especially during high seasons, as they cannot spare the staff time. Requiring businesses to transfer recyclable material off-site would not address this issue. I do not have space at my business for recyclables, e.g., I only have one trash enclosure outdoors that is only large enough for a trash dumpster or compactor, what can I do? The volume of “waste”, or overall items thrown away including recycling, is the same regardless of the presence of a recycling program. In many cases trash dumpsters will need to be reduced in sized or changed, or creative solutions employed to separate trash from recyclables. Aren’t bear proof containers are expensive? Doesn’t the current wildlife ordinance require haulers unlock and re-lock containers at the curb? Today, the Town of Vail wildlife ordinance does not require haulers to re-lock the container after dumping. The largest recycling containers (96 gallons) are approximately $150-$200, 64 gallons cost slightly less. 1 Ecoconservation Institute, PAYT Fact Sheet: http://www.paytnow.org/PAYT_FactSheet_IllegalDumping.pdf 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 4 Other Ordinance Changes: Hauler Licensing vs. Registration The ordinance now uses the word “registration” rather than “licensing” when referring to solid waste haulers because the Town is not verifying or certifying any qualifications of the companies, but rather, simply requiring compliance with the terms of the ordinance in Sections 5-12-3 and 5-12-4. IV. ACTION REQUESTED The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 6, Series of 2014, upon first reading. V. ATTACHMENTS A. Ordinance No. 6, Series 2014, Community Wide Recycling Ordinance 2/18/2014 Vail Community Wide Recycling Vail Town Council - February 18, 2014 2/18/2014 TOWN OF VAIL WASTE DIVERSION GOAL Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan (Adopted by the Vail Town Council, 2009) •Reduce the amount of Town of Vail landfill contributions by 10% within 5 years, 25% within 10 years. –Divert 25% of the Town’s waste by 2019 Town of Vail’s Current Residential Diversion Rate = 9% Vail Village and Lionshead = 15 - 20% Colorado = 17% National = 34.8% Telluride = 30% Boulder = 50% San Francisco Diversion Rate = 77% Town of Vail | Community Development | 2/18/14 2/18/2014 EAGLE COUNTY 2010 LANDFILL WASTE RESIDENTIAL WASTE SORT RESULTS 58% of residential trash & 59% of the commercial trash (or 90,000 tons) per year could be prevented from going to the landfill, using existing recycling programs. 2/18/2014 VAIL VILLAGE AND LIONSHEAD COMMERCIAL WASTE SURVEY Town of Vail | Community Development| 2/18/14 2/18/2014 COMMUNITY WIDE RECYCLING ORDINANCE 5 Town of Vail | Community Development | 2/18/14 Advisory Committee Recycling Goals •Divert at LEAST 25% of Vail’s waste •Make Recycling Easy and Convenient •Enhance Community Pride •Be a Leader in Sustainability – Model for other communities •Educate •Support Local Programs •Utilize Incentives •Create a Reasonable phase-in period •Enforceable by the Town •Measure Progress Advisory Committee 2/18/2014 COMMUNITY WIDE RECYCLING ORDINANCE What Makes a Community Recycling Program Great? 6 Town of Vail | Community Development| 2/18/14 Data Infrastructure Economic Incentives Data Infrastructure Economic Incentives Haulers Residents & Guests Businesses 2/18/2014 COMMUNITY WIDE RECYCLING ORDINANCE What Makes a Community Recycling Program Great? 7 Town of Vail | Community Development| 2/18/14 Data Hauler Registration Tracking at the Landfill/MRF Reporting to Town •Bi-annually •Weights – Recycling/Trash •Provide Notice to Customers •How/What to Recycle •Levels of Service 2/18/2014 Infrastructure COMMUNITY WIDE RECYCLING ORDINANCE What Makes a Community Recycling Program Great? 8 Town of Vail | Community Development| 2/18/14 New Bin Size More Frequent Pick Up Businesses, Landlords, Properties Provide On-site 2/18/2014 COMMUNITY WIDE RECYCLING ORDINANCE What Makes a Community Recycling Program Great? 9 Town of Vail | Community Development| 2/18/14 Save As You Recycle Embedded Rates at the Curb Embedded Rates at your Business Economic Incentives The next largest size bin must cost at least more than 80% of the first e.g. $10 for 32 gal, $18 for 64 gal, and $32 for 96 gal 2/18/2014 COMMUNITY WIDE RECYCLING ORDINANCE What Makes a Community Recycling Program Great? 10 Town of Vail | Community Development| 2/18/14 Marketing Campaign Bi-lingual Labels on Cans Notification to Customers Education 2/18/2014 COMMUNITY WIDE RECYCLING ORDINANCE Additional Requirements 11 WILDLIFE RESISTANT RECYCLING CONTAINERS REQUIREMENT Pros •Protects Wildlife •Prevents scattered recyclables Cons •More expensive can •More labor for haulers Town of Vail | Community Development | 2/18/14 2/18/2014 COMMUNITY WIDE RECYCLING ORDINANCE Enforcement 12 HAULER/REGISTRANT Must follow registration requirements, or be subject to an audit or penalty (e.g., reporting, providing weekly service, embedding rates, offering Save as You Recycle, providing signage, etc.) GENERATOR (BUSINESS OR RESIDENT) Must follow regulations associated with mandatory recycling, or be subject to penalty (e.g. businesses and residents must recycle, provide recycling options, education for new employees, etc.) Town of Vail | Community Development | 2/18/14 Complaints Spot Checks Penalty 2/18/2014 WHAT’S NEXT? •March 4 th – Second Reading of Community Wide Recycling Ordinance •Pre and Post Marketing Campaign – Public Education •June 1st – Effective Date Town of Vail | Community Development | 2/18/14 2/18/2014 2/18/2014 Page 1 ORDINANCE NO. 6 SERIES 2014 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12, VAIL TOWN CODE, “RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS”, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS REGARDING RECYCLING OF DISCARDED MATERIALS BY SOLID WASTE GENERATORS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY SOLID WASTE SERVICES COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE TOWN OF VAIL AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN REGARDS THERETO. WHEREAS, the Town of Vail, in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado (the “Town”) is a home rule Town duly existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of Colorado and its home rule charter (the “Charter”); WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the “Council”) have been duly elected and qualified; WHEREAS, Article 5 of the Charter sets forth the procedures for amending the Vail Town Code; WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is committed to environmental protection and stewardship; WHEREAS, through the adoption of the Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan, the Town of Vail has established a goal of reducing the waste going to the landfill by 25 percent by 2019. Increased participation in recycling programs and maximizing capture rate of recyclables through existing and future programs are necessary to meet and exceed the recycling goal; WHEREAS, the current waste diversion rate in Eagle County is between 17 and 19 percent, and the diversion rate in the Town of Vail is approximately 10 percent in the residential sector and 19 percent in the business sector, below the national average waste diversion rate of 34.5 percent; WHEREAS, The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment estimates that each person generates approximately 3,150 pounds of waste per year and a large portion of the disposed materials could be reused, recycled or put to other beneficial use, resulting in significant resource, energy, and economic savings; WHEREAS, as the Eagle County landfill reaches permitted capacity, it is becoming more difficult and expensive to site, permit and develop new landfill capacity; WHEREAS, through the adoption of the Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan, the Town of Vail has also established a goal of reducing community greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2020, and diverting waste from the landfill is one of the most cost effective and efficient ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions resulting from landfills and new resource processing; 2/18/2014 Page 2 WHEREAS, municipalities are empowered by C.R.S section 30-15-401(1)(a)(II) to inspect vehicles proposed to operate in the conduct of business of transporting ashes, trash, waste, rubbish, garbage, or industrial waste products or any other discarded materials; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 6, Series 2014, shall be known as “The Community Wide Recycling Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12, is hereby enacted as follows: 5-12-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of this Chapter is to establish policy and infrastructure to support recycling in the Town of Vail in order to reduce the town’s impact on the environment and ensure ongoing waste diversion education to residents and guests. 5-12-2: DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply: Base Unit of Refuse: The smallest increment of volume of refuse or solid waste collection which is no larger than 32 gallons of capacity. Commercial Customer: Any premises where a commercial, industrial, or institutional business or enterprise is undertaken, including, without limitation, retail shops and establishments, eating or drinking establishment, healthcare facilities, child daycare centers, public and private schools, professional and business offices, religious institutions, and public buildings and facilities. Discarded Materials: All putrescible and non–putrescible solid waste discarded from any residential, multi-family or commercial source including recyclable material. The term discarded materials shall exclude discarded or abandoned vehicles or parts thereof, sewage sludge, hazardous waste, materials used for fertilizer and recyclable material that have been source separated for collection. Hauler: A registered person or company in the business of collecting, transporting or disposing of discarded materials for a fee, or for no fee except as described in Subsection B. of 5-12-3. Multi-Family Customer: Any residential structure(s) that employs a communal system for solid waste and or recyclable materials collection. Non-Attractant: Any substance which does not attract wildlife, including, not limited to, food products, pet food, feed, compost, grain or salt or materials which formerly contained such items. 2/18/2014 Page 3 Recycling: The process of separating recyclable materials from refuse and placement for collection by a hauler for the purpose of such materials being re-used or reprocessed into new or different materials. Residential Customer: Any residential structure(s) that does not employ a dumpster or communal service for solid waste and or recyclable materials collection. Recyclable Materials: Materials from any commercial, multi-family, or residential source to be collected separately for the purpose of such materials being repurposed or reprocessed into new or different materials. Recycling Facility: A licensed Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) (e.g. the Eagle County MRF) that accepts and sorts, packages, and otherwise prepares recyclable materials to be repurposed or reprocessed into new or different materials. Refuse: As defined in 5-9-2, Vail Town Code. Refuse shall not include recyclable material. Solid Waste: All putrescible and non-putrescible waste or refuse, excluding discarded or abandoned vehicles or parts thereof, sewage sludge, hazardous waste, materials used for fertilizer and recyclable material that have been source separated for collection. Source Separation: The process by which recyclable materials are separated at the point of generation by the generator thereof from solid waste for the purposes of recycling. 5-12-3: HAULER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: It shall be unlawful for any person or company to operate or conduct business as a hauler of residential, multi- family, or commercial solid waste or recyclable material without first obtaining a municipal solid waste hauler registration as set forth in this Section. A. Applicability: 5-12-3 applies to any hauler of solid waste or recyclable material operating in the Town of Vail. B. Exceptions: The following persons or entities are not required to obtain a municipal solid waste collection registration: 1. Any person or their designee who transports to the landfill only the refuse that person generates 2. A civic, community, benevolent or charitable nonprofit organization collecting, transporting and marketing recyclables solely for the purpose of raising funds for a civic, community, benevolent, or charitable event 3. A property owner or agent thereof who transports discarded materials left by a tenant upon such owner’s property, so long as such property owner is not provided compensation from tenants on a regular basis 2/18/2014 Page 4 4. Demolition or construction contractors or landscaping companies that produce and transport discarded material produced incidentally to the demolition, construction, or landscaping work 5. Any person who transports only liquid waste (e.g. restaurant grease or portable toilet waste) 6. The Town of Vail municipal organization and employees thereof, who transport solid waste, recyclable materials and compostable materials generated by the municipal organization, public containers, or special events 7. Special event producers, who transport solid waste and recyclable materials for permitted events 8. Companies that provide special event collection services (e.g. electronic waste collection, on-site paper shredding) 9. Companies contracted by registered solid waste haulers C. Registration Process: The Town of Vail Community Development Department shall set forth the standards for the implementation of the municipal solid waste hauler registration process including the amount of the registration fees, the designation of recyclable materials, and the schedule for collecting registration fees. 1. Proof of Insurance: Upon request, registered municipal solid waste haulers shall provide proof of general comprehensive liability / automobile insurance policy protecting the hauler from all claims for damage to property of for bodily injury, including death, which may arise from operations under or in connection with this registration and providing limits of coverage of not less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for bodily injury and property damage per occurrence or in aggregate. 5-12-4: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE HAULER REQUIREMENTS A. Bi-Annual Reporting Required: All registered municipal solid waste haulers (the “registrant”) shall submit twice yearly reports to the Community Development Department on the weight (in tons) of Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials collected within the Town limits of Vail. For loads that contain Solid Waste or Recyclable Materials originating in part from within the Town limits and in part from outside the Town limits the reported quantity may be estimated by the registered hauler but shall use an approved format provided by the Town of Vail which shall include the use of both the scale tickets and customer route sheets, and reported as an estimate. B. Submittal Required: Bi-annual reports shall be submitted on May 1 and October 1, or on the next business day, using a format approved by the Community Development Department. All reports shall be treated as confidential commercial documents under the provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act. C. Recyclable Material Designation: Except for materials that customers have not properly prepared for recycling and so are contaminated 25 percent or 2/18/2014 Page 5 more of non-recyclable refuse, haulers may not dispose of recyclable materials set out by customers by any means other than delivering it to a MRF that sorts, packages, and otherwise prepares recyclable materials to be repurposed or reprocessed into new materials. D. Notice: Haulers of residential, multi-family, or commercial solid waste shall give each of its customers written notice of all available service options and corresponding variable rates upon commencement of service. Written notice of the full range of services including variable rate service, container sizes, and the recycling service options including the materials that may be recycled shall be provided to all new customers upon commencing service and all haulers shall provide notice at least annually to customers on the full range of services, container sizes, variable rates and recycling options including the materials that may be recycled. On or before January 31st each year the hauler shall deliver to the Community Development Department a true and correct copy of the notices sent to each customer type. E. Residential Embedded Rates: On residential customer waste bills, haulers shall combine charges for solid waste and recyclable material collection service and may not itemize them separately. F. Residential Volume Based Rates: Haulers shall offer each of its customers the option to subscribe to different levels of service with different capacities of solid waste containers, such as 32, 64 and 96 gallon containers/carts, and shall charge their customers based on this volume of service. For residential source customers, the base unit of solid waste service shall be no larger than the approximate capacity equivalent of a 32 gallon container or cart. If a customer does not select a level of service, the provider shall establish a default minimum level of service that is not larger than 2 units of service or a single 64 gallon container or cart. 1. Variable Rates: Haulers shall charge variable rates for the corresponding level of service or units of solid waste collection for residential customers. a. Haulers shall structure the increments of their variable rate at a multiple of the base unit of solid waste collection which is no larger than 32 gallons. The second largest increment of solid waste collection shall be no larger than two times the capacity of the base unit or no larger than 64 gallons, and the third largest increment of solid waste collection shall be no larger than two times the capacity of the second largest increment of solid waste collection. Such rate increments shall be equal to 80% or more of the charges for the base unit of collection (e.g, if $10.00 is applied to a 32 gallon container, a minimum of $18.00 shall be applied to a 64 gallon container, and a minimum of $32.40 shall be applied to a 96 gallon container). b. The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to prohibit any hauler from establishing rules and regulations regarding the 2/18/2014 Page 6 safe maximum weight of containers of solid waste and recyclable material containers. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting any hauler from providing separate pricing for special collection of bulky items, yard waste, contaminated recyclables, unscheduled pick-up or extra volumes of solid waste or recyclable material, or more than what was subscribed for with the hauler. G. Commercial Embedded Rates: On commercial customer account bills, every solid waste hauler shall combine charges for solid waste and recyclable material collection service and may not itemize them separately. Haulers shall provide sufficient recyclable material capacity and frequency service to prevent an overflow of material. H. Auditing: A representative of the Town of Vail may audit a registered municipal solid waste hauler’s subscription, billing and other relevant records to determine whether or not the provider has complied with the provisions of 5-12-4 at the provider’s office located nearest to the Town of Vail during hours that the office is open for business, on at least five day’s written notice. I. Frequency of Residential Recycling Service: Haulers shall offer each of their residential customers curbside recyclables collection service at the same frequency of all other refuse collection, no smaller than 64 gallons capacity of the designated recyclable materials. All containers are subject to the provisions of Section 5-9, Vail Town Code, wherein all attractants shall be stored in wildlife resistant, locked containers. Non-attractants are not required to be stored in wildlife resistant, locked containers provided they are not mixed with attractants. J. Container Labels: Haulers shall provide labels or label all solid waste and recycling material containers indicating what materials are accepted in each container. The labels shall include pictures and words of the acceptable materials and be in both English and Spanish. 5-12-5: DESIGNATED RECYCLABLES LIST A. Designated Recyclables (Collection): The recyclable materials that haulers are required to pick up shall be set forth in the Town’s ‘Recyclable Materials List’ which shall be prepared and may be amended as conditions change. The Recyclable Materials List shall be available for review on the Town’s website. B. Designated Recyclables (Generators): The recyclable materials that generators are required to source separate from their solid waste shall be set forth in the Town’s ‘Recyclable Material List’ which shall be prepared and amended as conditions change. The Recyclable Materials List shall be available for review on the Town’s website. 2/18/2014 Page 7 5-12-6: RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS A. Placement of Recyclable Materials and Solid Waste for Pick Up: 1. All recyclable materials accumulated on any premises shall be placed in a container or containers separate from solid waste. 2. Recyclable materials shall not be placed in solid waste containers. 3. No refuse, solid waste, or compost shall be placed in any recycling container. 4. Nothing in this section is intended to prevent any person from donating or selling recyclable materials generated on their premises. B. Requirement for Recycling Service: 1. All recyclable material shall be source separated, stored, and presented for collection by a registered municipal solid waste hauler. 2. It shall be the duty of any owner or occupant of any premises to ensure that containers designated for collection or disposal as solid waste do not contain recyclable materials when such containers are offered for solid waste collection. 3. It shall be the duty of any owner or occupant of any premises to ensure that they contract for recycling service or otherwise provide service for the delivery of recycling material to a MRF. The service shall be of an adequate level to prevent the designated recyclable material containers from overflowing on a regular basis. 4. The container(s) shall be wildlife resistant, and handled in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 9, Vail Town Code, employing a latching mechanism on the access door sufficient to defeat attempts by wildlife to enter. a. Exception: Recycling containers greater than 20 cubic yards of capacity. 5. Any owner or occupant of a commercial establishment with solid waste disposal containers available for customers or guests shall make available a container for recyclable materials that is of similar size and located in an equally convenient location. 2/18/2014 Page 8 5-12-7: VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT A. Violations (Hauler): It shall be unlawful for haulers to: 1. Fail or refuse to follow the requirements for registration of this chapter or; 2. Aid or abet another in any attempt to evade any requirements imposed by this chapter. 3. Violation of provisions of the ordinance shall be subject to penalties according to Section 1-4-1, Vail Town Code. B. Violations (Generator): It shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant of any residential, multi-family, or commercial premises to: 1. Fail or refuse to follow the requirements imposed by this chapter 2. Aid or abet another in any attempt to evade any requirements imposed by this chapter. 3. Violation of provisions of the ordinance shall be subject penalties according to Section 1-4-1, Vail Town Code. C. Enforcement: Town of Vail police and code enforcement officers shall have the authority to issue a warning notice or a summons and complaint to any person in violation of this chapter. D. Penalty Assessment: A resident or owner/occupant of a commercial establishment shall be deemed to have been issued an appropriate notice of violation if it is personally served upon the resident or owner/occupant, placed in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid and addressed to the resident or owner/occupant according to the last known address given by the resident or owner/occupant to any town of Vail or Eagle County government department. If the identity of the resident is not known, the entity responsible for payment of refuse removal services for the subject location will be held responsible for complying with this chapter and for any penalties assessed pursuant to the same. Section 7. Effective Date: Ordinance 6, Series 2014, shall be in effect as of June 1, 2014. Section 8. 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 the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 9. 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. 2/18/2014 Page 9 h Section 10. 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 11. 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 AND FINAL READING this 18th day of February, 2014 and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 4th day of March, 2014, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail Colorado. ________________________ Andrew P. Daly, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Tammy Nagel, Acting Town Clerk INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON SECOND AND FINAL READING this __ day of ___, 2014, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail Colorado. ________________________ Andrew P. Daly, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Tammy Nagel, Acting Town Clerk 2/18/2014 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 ITEM/TOPIC: Lionshead Landscape Medians PRESENTER(S): Tom Kassmel ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review 2014 Lionshead Landscape Medians Project BACKGROUND: The design and construction of the landscaped medians are budgeted for within the 2014 Vail Reinvestment Authority’s and Town’s budget in the amount of $1 million. This budget is expected to cover the capital costs of the design and construction of the project, however as discussed when the decision was made to move forward with the project there are additional maintenance costs that go along with this project and will need to be budgeted for. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Move forward with the planned Lionshead Landscape Medians, less the western most median, and add the appropriate maintenance resources to the budget. ATTACHMENTS: Memo Presentation 2/18/2014 To: Town Council From: Public Works Date: 2-18-2014 Subject: Lionshead Landscape Medians I. SUMMARY The purpose of today’s work session is to review the background of and discuss the effects of the planned construction of the Lionshead Landscape Medians. The design and construction of the landscaped medians are budgeted for within the 2014 Vail Reinvestment Authority’s and Town’s budget in the amount of $1 million. This budget is expected to cover the capital costs of the design and construction of the project, however as discussed when the decision was made to move forward with the project at the June 18th, 2013 Council meeting, there are additional maintenance costs that go along with this project and will need to be budgeted for. The Lionshead Landscape Medians project is a project that was previously discussed to enhance the South Frontage Road from the Lionshead Parking Structure entry west to Vail Spa. Allow not to the ultimate Frontage Road width in this area, this section of roadway was recently widened to accommodate overflow parking, turn lanes and bike lanes which resulted in large areas of painted asphalt medians. These medians have been scheduled to be replaced with landscaped medians similar to the ones recently installed in front of the Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Sebastian, and Solaris. It is significantly beneficial to have this project constructed this spring in order to be complete prior to CDOT’s scheduled Frontage Road asphalt overlay this summer and fall, and to be complete prior to the 2015 World Ski Championships. Because this project doubles the amount of landscape medians in Town, increased maintenance and operation costs for irrigation, landscaping, and snow removal will need to be added in current and future budgets. This project can also be considered the straw that broke the camels back. The Town has been enhancing the Town and the Frontage Roads with roadside parking/overflow parking, bike lanes, shoulders and landscaped medians for the past 6 years with few increased resources. By the time this summer is over we will have almost a mile of landscaped medians and 11 miles of Frontage Road widened bike lanes/shoulders which also accommodate over 1000 cars during overflow parking events. These improvement help shape Vail’s World Class image along the Frontage Roads with 2/18/2014 beautification and better recreational amenities such as bike lanes and better accommodations for overflow parking. All these improvements come at a substantial capital costs but also require the on-going investment of operational costs. II. BACKGROUND Since 1993 the Town of Vail has had an adopted Vail Transportation Master Plan (VTMP). The master plan has evolved over the past 20 years to keep up with changing conditions, with the most recent update being approved in June of 2009. The purpose of the Master Plan is to guide the implementation of Vail’s transportation system into the future for at least another 20 years. A consistent theme of each iteration of the VTMP has been improvements to the Frontage Roads, specifically to include adequate auxiliary lanes. This theme was also recognized during the Lionshead Master Plan (LHMP) adoption process in 1999. The Town reaffirmed this by adopting a typical section for the Frontage Roads in 2009. The typical sections include landscaped medians to accommodate auxiliary lanes and break up the ‘sea’ of asphalt pavement. Recent examples of these include the Vail Plaza Hotel and Four Season’s medians as compared to areas with no medians in front the Vail Village Parking Structure. The purpose of today’s work session is to provide the Council with a better understanding of the layout and impacts of these identified Frontage Rd. improvements, specifically with regards to the improvements from the Lionshead Parking Structure to Vail Spa. These anticipated improvements have been based on the LHMP, VTMP and the Frontage Road Functional Master Plan presented to Council in December of 2009 and again in May of 2010. These improvements were also identified as improvements to be completed by the Vail Reinvestment Authority, funded by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as a part of the adopted Lionshead Public Facilities Development Plan most recently amended by Resolution Series 9 of 2005. The LHMP, VTMP and the Frontage Road Functional Master Plan were developed to allow the Town to comprehensively plan the function and aesthetic of the future Frontage Road, as well as to provide future direction for staff and future adjacent developments. The Frontage Road Functional Master Plan came at a time when a better understanding of physical constraints and impacts were needed, identifying more specific locations of medians and walls. It also identified the impacts of Frontage Road Parking as it related to the development of the CDOT/FHWA parking plan improvements. In previous discussion of the VTMP and Frontage Road Functional Master Plan, there have been comments made regarding the “doubling” and “tripling” of the amount of asphalt the town has along the Frontage Road. Staff has tried hard to balance the amount of perceived asphalt on the Frontage Roads by integrating landscaped medians which provides an aesthetic enhancement and a visual buffer of the asphalt. In 2009/10 when the plan was being presented to the PEC and DRB staff quantified the square 2/18/2014 footage of existing asphalt at that time and the proposed plan. Below is a result of that exercise. “Vail is certainly somewhat unique in the character of the roadways which run thru town. The amount of existing asphalt is driven by the location of I-70, being an east west dividing line separating the north and south parts of Town. I-70, with its limited access points, requires the use of Frontage roads on both sides of the interstate that need to serve the local access points. Therefore at a minimum two lanes are required for both the North and South Frontage Roads. Above and beyond those basic needs are capacity needs (turn lanes at intersections and access points) and safety requirements (shoulders/bike lanes). Below is a comparison chart of existing asphalt area(2009) and proposed asphalt area. If it were not for I-70 it might be possible that Vail could be served by one five lane roadway, similar to Copper, Keystone and Aspen.” As shown in the above table from 2009, the percent increase of asphalt that was planned to be added to the South Frontage Road from the proposed Simba Run/I-70 Underpass project to the Main Vail roundabout was about 35%, all being generated by planned auxiliary lanes (turn lanes), bike lanes and parking lanes. The majority of this additional 35% has already been added in the past 4 years, however the ultimate Frontage Road section allows for approximately 8’ of additional of widening to the north with large retaining walls. Though the section currently installed and proposed will be adequate until such time a major redevelopment of the Lionshead Parking Structure lot and Ever Vail occur. In the interim the next step is to now reduce the asphalt impact by removing a significant portion of it and replacing it with 1,000 feet of landscape medians. The landscape medians will provide the desired aesthetic look and feel of the Frontage roads, specifically in the Vail Village and Lionshead areas. They also provide some traffic calming and improved access control. The Lionshead medians project will implement an additional large section of the Vail Frontage Road Functional Plan, adding new medians from the Lionshead Parking Structure west to the Vail Spa entrance. This would only leave only two missing sections of landscape medians in the Vail Village to Lionshead area, specifically being the section from the Municipal building to the Lionshead Parking Structure and from Vail 2/18/2014 Spa to the Ritz Carlton. This project, as mentioned above will not widen the road to the ultimate section, leaving the westbound and eastbound lanes narrower than ultimately anticipated. III. Lanscape Medians Maintenance Impacts The purpose of today’s work session is to discuss the impacts the Lionshead Landscape Median project will have on the South Frontage Road and the increased maintenance. The Lionshead Landscape Medians project is a project that was previously discussed to enhance the South Frontage Road from the Lionshead Parking Structure entry west to Vail Spa. This section of roadway was recently widened to accommodate overflow parking, turn lanes and bike lanes which resulted in large areas of painted asphalt medians. These medians have been scheduled to be replaced with landscaped medians similar to the ones recently installed in front of the Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Sebastian, and Solaris. It is significantly beneficial to have this project constructed this spring in order to be complete prior to CDOT’s scheduled Frontage Road asphalt overlay this summer and fall, and to be complete prior to the 2015 World Ski Championships. Because this project doubles the amount of landscape medians in Town, increased maintenance and operation costs for irrigation, landscaping, and snow removal will need to be added in current and future budgets. There has also been recent discussion of eliminating the section of median from West Lionshead Circle to the Vail Spa, in order to accommodate left turning emergency vehicles into the proposed Strata Loading/Delivery entrance & Fire Staging area. This project can also be considered the straw that broke the camels back. The Town has been enhancing the Town and the Frontage Roads with roadside parking/overflow parking, bike lanes, shoulders and landscaped medians for the past 6 years with almost no increased resources. By the time this summer is over we will have almost a mile of landscaped medians and 11 miles of Frontage Road widened bike lanes/shoulders which also accommodate over 1000 cars during overflow parking events. These improvement help shape Vail’s World Class image along the Frontage Roads with beautification and better recreational amenities such as bike lanes and better accommodations for overflow parking. All these improvements come at a substantial capital costs but also require the on-going investment of operational costs. And since the Frontage Road is not being widened to its ultimate width, the narrower shoulders complicate snow removal to some degree. Specifically regarding snow removal it will be critical to remove the snow quickly and efficiently “curb to curb”. The new landscape medians will narrow the existing asphalt areas in both the westbound and eastbound directions and will change the way the town plows and removes snow in that area. The westbound lanes will still have snow plowed to the north curb and hillside, the eastbound lanes will have snow plowed to the south curb except in the area of the Lionshead Transit Center where the snow will have to be pushed straight east to the end of the median and then pushed across the frontage road 2/18/2014 Figure 3: 1/31/14 Painted median at right center of main wheel path Figure 1: 1/31/14 Vehicles over painted median by 3-5’ Figure 2: 1/31/14 Curb is 4’-5’ back under snow Double Yellow Curb Curb 2/18/2014 Figure 5: 2/14/14 Snow Storage to white line The proposed 11’-12’ for shoulder/bike lane/overflow parking provides ample width 90% of the year. The proposed width will allow vehicles to park with 2’ clear on the north side for door swing, 6’ for standard vehicular width, and another 3’ clear for drivers side door swing. There will not be room for snow storage and parking at the same time, therefore, it will have to be cleared “curb to curb” to provide adequate room for parking. This effort will require additional equipment and man hours. During the June 18th, 2013 discussion regarding additional maintenance, staff had identified the need for additional snow removal maintenance resources, however at that time it was difficult to project the specific resources needed. It was determined that staff would have a better idea of resources needed after the snow removal crew had adapted to the new West Vail North Frontage Road permanent roadside parking improvements at Safeway. Now that we have now gone thru half the winter removing snow from these new parking improvements we have a better idea of what it will take to clear snow efficiently in the newly proposed Lionshead Landscape Median project area. Staff recommends the addition of the following for snow removal; 2/18/2014 -One Frontend Loader with blower attachment -One Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) -Increasing the snow removal budget from $10,000 to $45,000 The above additional resources are based on the efforts taken to clear the snow at the West Vail parking, the existing landscape medians, and discussions of how best to clear this new landscape median/parking area. More specifically actual data was taken from recent snow storms and the effort it took to clear the snow to the curb at the West Vail parking. For example, it took a (1) frontend loader, (1) frontend loader with blower, (2) Town of Vail end dumps, and (2) contracted end dumps 10 hours to clean up and remove the snow at the West Vail parking area to the curb on the Monday and Tuesday after the 30” of snow received on the weekend of 1/31/14. That does not include the actual time plowing the snow to the curb during that storm. It is specific to the removal of the excess snow generated along the parking. The contracted trucking total cost was approximately $5000 for that removal effort. Staff is and will continue to track the costs of the efforts to remove snow at the West Vail parking to better understand and evaluate the snow removal operational impacts. Staff believes based on that effort and strategies discussed to clear snow in the Lionshead landscape median area, we will be able to effectively clear snow curb to curb, the majority of the time, if we maintained a specific frontend loader with blower for Frontage Road duty during and after snow storms. This would allow normal snow removal operations to remain at their current service levels throughout town, with this additional Frontage road blowing regiment to be on-going during and after storms. This will not only assist with clearing this Lionshead landscape median area but also provide efficiencies elsewhere along the Frontage roads, specifically at the West Vail parking and the remaining 3 miles of typical overflow South Frontage Road parking. Specifically regarding the additional irrigation and landscape maintenance effort that will begin once the medians are completed this Spring staff projects it will require; -One additional Irrigation Technician pick up truck -One additional Landscape Crew truck -One additional 0.5 Landscaper With regards to impacts to emergency services, the Fire department recently provided input regarding the median planned from West Lionshead Circle to Vail Spa. This particular median was designed to specifically limit the loading/delivery entrance of the Strata redevelopment project to only right-in and right-out vehicular movements, as approved by CDOT. However this also is the entrance to the Fire staging area, and emergency responses will generally come from the Main Vail Fire Station and be required to make a left into the development which would be blocked by the medians. With the medians in place it will force emergency services to make a left at West Lionshead Circle and go around past the Ritz and Vail Spa to ultimately make a right into the staging area. Since this would delay response time, the Fire Department has suggested eliminate the construction of this particular median. Eliminating this section will eliminate approximately 250’ of the 2000’ length of medians. Long term this section could be added back in once the roundabout is installed with Ever Vail, which would accommodate a turning emergency vehicle. 2/18/2014 IV. OPTIONS Staff recommends choosing one of the following options; (See next page for Pros and Cons) Option 1 Move forward with the Lionshead landscape median project as planned, less the western most median, and adding the following resources to the budget; Resource Cost Annualized* 1. One Irrigation Technician pick up $ 30,000 $3500 2. One Landscape Crew truck $ 35,000 $6300 3. One Front End Loader $240,000 $41,000 4. One Blower Attachment $145,000 $25,000 5. One FTE HEO $ 75,000 6. One 0.5 Landscaper $ 35,000 7. Increase contract snow removal budget by $ 35,000 8. Inc. budget for water, electrical, gas/diesel TBD *Annualized costs are the costs of the equipment including operating expenses over the life of the equipment. Option 2 Proceed with the project as in Option 1, appropriating all resources items except 3, 4 & 5 recognizing that without these resources the parking areas adjacent to these new landscape median will not be available for most overflow parking days, losing ~80 spaces, at least until the remaining resources are appropriated. This will also require some additional enforcement to keep people from parking in this area on those overflow days. Option 3 Eliminate or defer the project, at least until such time as the maintenance resources can be appropriated. Recognizing the town will not be able to take advantage of the planned CDOT asphalt overlay this summer, and will be required to pay for one if and when the median project does move forward. (Approximately $300,000) 2/18/2014 Option Pros Cons Option 1 - Landscape Medians & Full Resources Enhance Frontage Road Aesthetics Added capital investment in equipment Implements portion of Master Plan Adds on-going maintenance costs Takes advantage of CDOT overlay (Saving ~$300,000) Disrupts traffic with short delays during snow hauling operations Maintains 80 overflow parking spaces Breaks up "sea" of asphalt Provide some Traffic calming Provide some Access Control Option 2 - Landscape Medians & Partial Resources Enhance Frontage Road Aesthetics Conflicts with Parking Policy objective to allow overflow parking in this area Implements portion of Master Plan Added capital investment in equipment (Less than Option 1) Takes advantage of CDOT overlay (Saving ~$300,000) Adds on-going maintenance costs Defers major capital equipment costs Disrupts traffic with short delays during snow hauling operations Defers some on-going maintenance costs Breaks up "sea" of asphalt Provide some Traffic calming Provide some Access Control Option 3 - Eliminate/Defer Eliminate/Defer Construction Costs Does not implement Master Plan Eliminate/Defer some Maintenance Costs Painted medians & "sea" of asphalt remain, no aesthetic treatment Maintains 80 overflow parking spaces Not in place for 2015 Championships Snow operations remain the same Additional Overlay Costs (~$300,000) Allows further consideration of medians and maintenance costs V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Option 1 moving forward with the Lionshead landscape median project as planned, and recommended by the Master Plan, less the western most median to accommodate emergency services, and adding the appropriate resources to the budget. VI. ATTACHMENTS Lionshead Landscape Medians Presentation 2/18/2014 Li o n s h e a d L a n d s c a p e M e d i a n s Pu b l i c W o r k s Fe b r u a r y 1 8 , 2 0 1 4 Photo by Jack Affleck 2/18/2014 Li o n s h e a d L a n d s c a p e M e d i a n s Su m m a r y 2 To w n of Va i l | Pu b l i c Wo r k s | 2/ 1 8 / 1 4 • Li o n s h e a d L a n d s c a p e Me d i a n s ap p r o v e d 6/ 1 8 / 1 3 fo r 20 1 4 Co n s t r u c t i o n • En h a n c e ae s t h e t i c s of Li o n s h e a d F r o n t a g e Ro a d s • Re p l a c e ex i s t i n g as p h a l t pa i n t e d me d i a n s , re m o v e s “s e a ” of asphalt • Pr o v i d e so m e tr a f f i c ca l m i n g an d ac c e s s co n t r o l • Ad d s la n d s c a p e d me d i a n s al o n g 20 0 0 fe e t of th e Li o n s h e a d Fr o n t a g e Rd . • De s i g n & Co n s t r u c t i o n bu d g e t : $1 mi l l i o n • Re q u i r e s Ad d i t i o n a l Ma i n t e n a n c e Re s o u r c e s • “S t r a w th a t br o k e th e ca m e l s ba c k ” • Af t e r th i s su m m e r th e To w n wi l l ha v e ad d e d th e fo l l o w i n g in the pa s t 6 wi t h fe w ad d i t i o n a l ma i n t e n a n c e re s o u r c e s ; 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PRESENTER(S): Suzanne SIlverthorn and Chris Cares, RRC ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review, modify and approve the questions to be included in the 2014 Community Survey in preparation for distribution in the late-March/early- April time frame. BACKGROUND: The Town of Vail Community Survey has been used to probe public policy issues and solicit feedback on additional topics of community interest. It has also been used to measure the town's operational performance as compared with previous years. The most recent surveys were conducted in 2003, 2005, 2010 and 2012. A 2014 survey has been budgeted to coincide with the new Town Council term and to benchmark municipal service levels. At the Feb. 4, 2014 work session, the Town Council directed staff to proceed with the 2014 survey preparation process and to update the draft questions based on topics and themes identified during Town Council’s discussion. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Finalize questions to be included in the 2014 Town of Vail Community Survey. ATTACHMENTS: 2014 Community Survey Memorandum 2014 Draft Survey with Strikeouts 2014 Draft Survey Clean 2012 Survey Results 2/18/2014 To: Vail Town Council From: Stan Zemler, Town Manager Suzanne Silverthorn, Community Information Date: February 18, 2014 Subject: Review of Draft Questions for 2014 Community Survey I. BACKGROUND The Town of Vail Community Survey has been used to probe public policy issues and solicit feedback on additional topics of community interest. It has also been used to measure the town's operational performance as compared with previous years. The most recent surveys were conducted in 2003, 2005, 2010 and 2012. A 2014 survey has been budgeted to coincide with the new Town Council term and to benchmark municipal service levels. At the Feb. 4, 2014 work session, the Town Council directed staff to proceed with the 2014 survey and update the draft questions with topics identified during Town Council’s discussion. The purpose of today’s work session is to review, modify, approve and/or provide direction regarding the updated draft in preparation for the survey’s distribution in the late-March/early-April time frame. II. TOWN COUNCILTOPICS & THEMES Following the Feb. 4 work session, the 2014 draft survey has been modified to include the following topics and themes identified by Town Council:  Parking - Additional emphasis on adequacy and satisfaction of parking, plus open- ended questions and awareness. This includes the addition of a question on paid summer parking, which was used in the 2010 survey, plus valet parking and evaluation of skier drop-off and Frontage Road improvements.  Special Events – Refine questions based on current needs, including attitudes toward funding of selected large events.  Retail Marijuana Sales – New questions probing community sentiment on retail marijuana sales and/or clubs within the town as well as locations (Vail Village, West Vail, etc.).  Environmental – Less emphasis on wildfire mitigation and more emphasis on Gore Creek Water Quality with some education on front end.  What’s missing in Vail? – Add an open-ended question to solicit ideas, large and small.  Two-way Communications – Use survey to inform respondents about improvements the town has made based on previous surveys and ask for feedback on those improvements. Examples include mention of changes in Community Development processing and Frontage Road/parking improvements. III. METHODOLOGY The proposed methodology for the 2014 survey would use two techniques: 1) an initial postcard mailing to households, business owners and part-time residents inviting recipients to 2/18/2014 Town of Vail Page 2 enter a password to complete the survey online; and 2) promotion of an open invitation to complete the survey online without a password restriction. The two formats would be used to enhance participation, especially among subgroups of residents (such as the youth segment). The initial postcard invitation mailing would be based on a list of Vail households to be purchased from a third-party provider. In addition, paper copies of the survey would be available for distribution in Town of Vail buildings as a mail-back option. These methods were used in 2012 and resulted in 677 completed responses with a margin of error of about 4.6 percent measured for the surveys that were distributed randomly. The proposed method would ensure comparability to past research and would represent an inclusive outreach to citizens with several different invitations to participate. The results provide an effective tool for understanding community sentiment. IV. TIMELINE The proposed schedule for the 2014 survey project is as follows: Feb. 4 Work Session Review of draft survey and discussion of community issues/topics by Town Council Feb. 18 Work Session Review of draft survey revisions by Town Council Week of March 10 Finalization of survey Week of March 24 Mailing to Vail households to invite participation (includes a sampling of second homeowners and business representatives) April 7-14 Promotion of survey to enlist participation by all interested parties April 7-14 Distribution of paper copies in municipal facilities for mail-back April 28 Last day for survey participation June Presentation of report V. ACTION REQUESTED OF TOWN COUNCIL Review, modify, approve and/or provide direction regarding the questions to be included in the 2014 Community Survey in preparation for distribution in the late-March/early-April time frame. VI. ATTACHMENTS 2014 Draft Survey w/ Strikeouts 2014 Draft Survey Clean 2012 Survey Results 2/18/2014 1 2014 DRAFT #1 – FOR DISCUSSION Note – Sections Highlighted in Blue are Council Policy Questions developed in 2012. Yellow highlights indicate new questions, and strikethrough text indicates suggested deletions. First, a few questions about the general state of Vail… 1. Would you say that things in the town of Vail are going in the right direction, or have they pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track? [ ] Right direction [ ] Wrong track [ ] Don’t know In a few words, why do you feel that way?_____________________________________________________________________ (Please attach an additional sheet of paper with your comments if needed on any survey question.) 2. Over the past two years has the sense of community within the town improved, gotten worse or stayed the same? [ ] Improved [ ] Gotten worse [ ] Stayed the same [ ] Don’t know/no opinion 3. Using the 1 to 5 scale below, how satisfied are you with the Town of Vail local government in terms of providing information to citizens about what local government is doing, including offering ample public engagement opportunities and being collaborative in the decision-making process? NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Providing information to citizens 1 2 3 4 5 x Offering public engagement opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 x Being collaborative in decision-making process 1 2 3 4 5 x Do you have any comments or suggestions on your responses?_____________________________________________________ COMMUNITY ISSUES (FOR COUNCIL POLICY DISCUSSION) 4. The Vail Town Council and staff value community input to help understand your priorities. For each area listed below, indicate the level of priority you believe is appropriate. (Use a 1 to 5 scale where 1=Not a Priority, 3=Somewhat, 5=High Priority.) NOT A HIGH DON’T PRIORITY NEUTRAL PRIORITY KNOW 1. Actions to improve Vail’s appeal as a well-rounded community (a great place to live, work and play) 1 2 3 4 5 x 2. Budget and capital management 1 2 3 4 5 x 3. Economic vitality 1 2 3 4 5 x 4. Environmental sustainability (waste and energy conservation programs, environmental education, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x 5. Focus on housing for middle income workers in vital support roles (e.g., future development of Chamonix property in West Vail) 1 2 3 4 5 x 2/18/2014 2 6. Focus on housing for service workers (e.g., redevelopment of Timber Ridge) 1 2 3 4 5 x 7. Guest relations and customer service 1 2 3 4 5 x 8. Parking opportunities for residents 1 2 3 4 5 x 9. Parking opportunities for employees 1 2 3 4 5 x 8.10. Parking opportunities for visitors and guests 1 2 3 4 5 x 9.11. Transportation needs (bus service – local and regional) 1 2 3 4 5 x What one area is your highest priority? (Insert number from list: #_______________) The Vail Town Council’s Long-Term Goals and Initiatives for 2012 2014 through 2022 focus on four these primary areas:  Improve economic vitality  Grow a balanced community (address the current and desired demographics for the town)  Improve Continually elevate the quality of the experience  Develop future leadership Do you have any specific comments or suggestions for the Council regarding these goals? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Looking to Vail’s future (three to five years from now and after the 2015 World Championships), are there “big” ideas that you would like to see pursued by the Town and partners? __________________________________________________ 6. What would you like to have available in Vail that is not already here?____________________________________________ 7. Would you be in favor of the Town of Vail permitting a recreational marijuana retail business or club in the Town? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 8. If yes or uncertain, what commercial areas of town should be considered as locations for a marijuana retail business or club? (Check all areas that should be considered) [ ] Vail Village [ ] Lionshead [ ] West Vail Do you have any comments on your responses?____________________________________________________________________ EVENTS Vail has developed a wide variety of events in all seasons that have become part of our community culture. Our events now include concerts, festivals, athletic events and other activities. 9. In general, how would you describe the experience that events in Vail create for you and your guests? VERY VERY DON’T NEGATIVE NEUTRAL POSITIVE KNOW 1 2 3 4 5 x Do you have any comments on your response concerning events? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. What are your three favorite events in Vail? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 2/18/2014 3 11. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of town-wide events. Quantity of events – are there: [ ] Too few events [ ] About the right number [ ] Too many events NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW The overall quality of events in Vail 1 2 3 4 5 x Ease of access to event venues (Ford Park Fields, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail Village, Lionshead, Dobson Arena) 1 2 3 4 5 x Parking availability during special events 1 2 3 4 5 x Frontage Road express bus to transport event-goers between Lionshead, Vail Village and Ford Park in the summer 1 2 3 4 5 x How do you typically access events in Vail? [ ] Public transportation [ ] Walking or cycling [ ] Driving Do you have any further comments on events in Vail?_____________________________________________________ 12. What do you believe is the town-wide economic impact of events in Vail? VERY VERY DON’T NEGATIVE NEUTRAL POSITIVE KNOW 1 2 3 4 5 x FEES AND TAXES 13. Which statement below best describes your opinion about the relationship between taxes/fees and the services that are provided by the Town of Vail? [ ] I am satisfied with the current level of taxes and services [ ] I am willing to pay more taxes to get more services [ ] I feel that I pay too much for the services I receive [ ] I am willing to accept service reductions if it means lower taxes [ ] I have no opinion (If satisfied or willing to pay more) Are there specific types of services, programs or amenities you would like to see expanded or improved?____________________________ ____________________________________ 2/18/2014 4 THE ENVIRONMENT 14. Please rate the amount of emphasis that is being placed on the following in Vail. (Use a scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means “Much Too Little Emphasis” and 5 means “Far Too Much Emphasis.”) MUCH TOO ABOUT FAR TOO DON’T LITTLE RIGHT MUCH KNOW Overall attention to the threat of wildfire from beetle-killed trees through forest management such as cutting and removing trees, and forest regeneration 1 2 3 4 5 x Enforcement of the dead tree removal ordinance to address the beetle infestation 1 2 3 4 5 x Addressing energy consumption 1 2 3 4 5 x Gore Creek water quality 1 2 3 4 5 x 15. Using a scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means “Not at all important” and 5 means “Extremely important,” how important are the following issues on which the Town of Vail could take action? Waste and recycling 1 2 3 4 5 x Gore Creek water quality 1 2 3 4 5 x Water quantity (conservation) 1 2 3 4 5 x Plastic bags 1 2 3 4 5 x Energy use 1 2 3 4 5 x Climate change/reduced snowpack 1 2 3 4 5 x Other (please describe):____________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 x 16. Please indicate the level of priority you would like to see placed on the following: NOT A HIGH DON’T PRIORITY NEUTRAL PRIORITY KNOW Emphasis on “zero waste” (composting/recycling, etc.) at community events 1 2 3 4 5 x A plastic bag initiative to ban the bags in grocery stores (restrictions would apply at 2 grocery stores and shoppers could bring their own bags and/or would have an option to purchase a paper bag for 20 cents) 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your responses to Questions 9 and 10?______________________________________________________ 17. Gore Creek is an environmental resource to the Town of Vail as well as an economic driver. Three main causes for impairment of Gore Creek have been identified: 1) degradation of riparian area, 2) impacts of urban runoff and impervious surfaces, and 3) pollutants associated with land use activities. The Town is beginning a Gore Creek Water Quality Action Plan to address these concerns. Which of the following would you support? STRONGLY STRONGLY OPPOSE NEUTRAL SUPPORT DK More stringent requirements for pesticide applicators 1 2 3 4 5 x Homeowner education on water quality best management practices and pesticide/landscape chemical application alternatives 1 2 3 4 5 x More stringent regulation with respect to development near waterways: Increased setbacks from waterways 1 2 3 4 5 x Increased requirements on type and maintenance of landscaping 1 2 3 4 5 x Treatment of storm water 1 2 3 4 5 x 2/18/2014 5 TOWN SERVICES The Community Development Department provides planning, design review, environmental programs, and building and restaurant inspection services. 18. Have you used the services of the Community Development Department within the past 12 months? [ ] Yes [ ] No (GO TO Q. 23) 19. (IF YES) How did you access their services? (Check all that apply) [ ] Website [ ] Telephone [ ] Walk in to office [ ] Attend a meeting [ ] Other:______________________________________ 20. Are you aware that the Community Development Department has made changes in procedures (for example, over-the- counter permits) in response to survey results and other feedback? [ ] Yes [ ] No 21. Have you noticed changes in any aspects of service delivery? [ ] Yes (please describe) [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 22. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of the Community Development Department. NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Availability of information (e.g., public records) 1 2 3 4 5 x Overall service and efficiency 1 2 3 4 5 x Timeliness of response (to telephone calls, inspections, questions/inquiries, plan review, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x Building permit review and inspections 1 2 3 4 5 x Courtesy and attitude/helpfulness 1 2 3 4 5 x Knowledge/ability to answer questions 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?_____________________________________________________________________ The Public Works Department provides maintenance of public areas including parks, buildings, roads and village areas. 23. Rate your satisfaction with Public Works services in the Town of Vail: NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Snow removal on roads 1 2 3 4 5 x Road and street maintenance by the Town of Vail (potholes, sweeping, drainage, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x Overall park maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 x Appearance and condition of town-owned buildings 1 2 3 4 5 x Friendliness and courteous attitude of Public Works employees 1 2 3 4 5 x Cleanliness of pedestrian villages 1 2 3 4 5 x Cleanliness of public restrooms 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?____________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 6 Public Safety 24. Have you utilized Vail Fire for any service, inspection or emergency within the past 12 months? [ ] Yes [ ] No (GO TO Q. 26) 25. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Fire Services in the town of Vail. NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Response times to basic medical emergencies and fires 1 2 3 4 5 x Courtesy and helpfulness of firefighters and fire prevention staff 1 2 3 4 5 x Timely plan-check and fire inspection systems on remodeled or new construction 1 2 3 4 5 x Fire safety, awareness and education programs provided 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?_____________________________________________________________________ 26. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Police Services in the town of Vail. NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Overall feeling of safety and security 1 2 3 4 5 x Appropriate presence of police on foot/vehicle patrol 1 2 3 4 5 x Friendliness and approachability of Vail police department employees 1 2 3 4 5 x Overall quality of service 1 2 3 4 5 x Crime prevention 1 2 3 4 5 x Managing parking and traffic control issues 1 2 3 4 5 x Visibility of police foot/vehicle patrol 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?______________________________________________________________________ Parking and Bus Service 27. When you visit Vail Village/Lionshead, what is your first choice for parking for the following purposes? (Check one only for each, as applicable) FOR SHOPPING FOR WORK FOR SKIING I PREFER I PREFER I PREFER Lionshead Parking Structure [ ] [ ] [ ] Vail Village Parking Structure [ ] [ ] [ ] Cascade Area [ ] [ ] [ ] North Frontage Road in West Vail (Safeway area) [ ] [ ] [ ] Donovan Park [ ] [ ] [ ] Other: ______________________ [ ] [ ] [ ] 28. Why do you prefer that location to enter the mountain for skiing? [ ] Variety of shops and restaurants [ ] Overall experience [ ] Ski lockers [ ] Shorter walking distance [ ] Gets to parts of the mountain I prefer to ski [ ] Other: _________________________ 2/18/2014 7 29. Do you think there is enough parking in the Town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain Any comments on your response?________________________________________________________________________ 30. (Last asked in 2010) Would you support charging a fee for parking in public lots in Vail during the summer months for the purpose of providing more parking opportunities? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 31. Some have suggested that additional valet services be provided within the town to improve the experience in Vail. Would such services be of interest to you and your household/visitors/guests? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 32. Are you aware that the Town offers residents/employees a variety of parking passes and discount parking programs? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 33. Do you own a parking pass or value card this season? [ ] No (GO TO Q. 35) Why do you not buy a parking pass or value card?_____________________________________________________ [ ] Yes: [ ] Gold pass [ ] Blue pass [ ] Green pass [ ] Pink pass [ ] Value card 34. How satisfied are you with the benefits of your pass this year? NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?______________________________________________________________________ 35. Are you aware of the free skier drop-off areas in Vail ? (CHECK ALL OF WHICH YOU ARE AWARE) [ ] Lionshead, west end of parking structure [ ] Golden Peak [ ] Vail Village, Hanson Ranch Road 36. Please rate your satisfaction with public parking services in Vail. NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Overall parking fees/pricing structure 1 2 3 4 5 x Booth attendant courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 x Parking structure cleanliness 1 2 3 4 5 x Frontage Road improvements for safety and convenience (paving, shoulder widening, sidewalks, bus stops) 1 2 3 4 5 x Parking availability during winter periods 1 2 3 4 5 x Parking availability during summer periods 1 2 3 4 5 x Parking availability during Ford Park events 1 2 3 4 5 x The “Free after 3:00” Program in the parking structures 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?_______________________________________________________________________ 37. How many times per month do you use TOV bus service? times per month in winter________ in summer_______ Has your use of Town of Vail bus service changed during peak ski times this winter? 2/18/2014 8 [ ] Yes, increased [ ] Yes, decreased [ ] No change Are there any specific concerns or considerations that reduce influence your use of bus services? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 38. Please rate your satisfaction with bus service. NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Frequency of in-town shuttle 1 2 3 4 5 x Frequency of outlying service 1 2 3 4 5 x Bus driver courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 x Dependability of bus service 1 2 3 4 5 x Cleanliness of buses 1 2 3 4 5 x Level of crowding on buses 1 2 3 4 5 x Late night bus service—Town of Vail 1 2 3 4 5 x Late night bus service—ECO Regional Transit 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?________________________________________________________________ Library Services The Town of Vail Public Library offers access to information resources of many types to serve the needs of Vail's guests, residents, businesses and schools. 39. Do you hold have a library card in the Town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No 40. Do you access the library remotely as well as in person? [ ] Yes [ ] No 41. How frequently do you use the library? _______ times per month 42. What typically brings you to the library? (Check the two most important categoriesall that apply, for both in-person and remote use) [ ] Materials (books, magazines, audio CDs, DVDs, downloadable audio/eBooks) [ ] Friendly/helpful/courteous staff [ ] Online databases [ ] Computers [ ] Wireless access [ ] Children’s story hours/programs [ ] Programs for adults/families [ ] Interlibrary loan services 43. Have you used the new library website? [ ] Yes (any comments on its look and feel?___________________________________) [ ] No 44. How frequently do you use the library? _______ times per month 45. Do you know that there is an active Friends of the Library group? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 2/18/2014 9 46. What do you like best about your experiences at the library?__________________________________ Do you have any further comments or suggestions concerning library services? _____________________________________________________________________________________ 47. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the followingVail Public Library: NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW 1 2 3 4 5 x Library collection (including magazines, books, audio and visual media) 1 2 3 4 5 x Library Story Hour 1 2 3 4 5 x Summer Reading Program 1 2 3 4 5 x Databases 1 2 3 4 5 x Friendliness/courtesy of library staff 1 2 3 4 5 x Library news releases 1 2 3 4 5 x Library website 1 2 3 4 5 x Library mobile app 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?___________________________________________________________________________ SOURCES OF LOCAL INFORMATION 48. How do you receive information about the Town of Vail that may be of interest to you? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) INFORMATION FROM THE TOWN OF VAIL [ ] Website (www.vailgov.com) [ ] E-services (meeting announcements, agendas, news releases, newsletters, etc.) [ ] Attend or watch meetings (live web streams, Channel 5) [ ] Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES [ ] Newspaper [ ] Radio [ ] Television [ ] Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) [ ] Other (please describe):_____________________________________________ PLEASE LIST SPECIFIC SOURCES FOR EACH [ ] Online [ ] Newspaper [ ] Radio [ ] Television [ ] Other 49. Do you subscribe to e-services provided by the Town of Vail? [ ] No (GO TO Q. 33) [ ] Yes (which ones?) [ ] Special event info [ ] News releases [ ] Sales tax info [ ] Library updates [ ] Art in Public Places [ ] Community Development Department updates [ ] Meeting agendas [ ] Twitter [ ] Other__________________________________________ 2/18/2014 10 50. How satisfied are you with the e-services provided by the Town of Vail? NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW 1 2 3 4 5 x 51. As you may be aware, a “big idea” has been periodically suggested that would attempt to address the impacts of I-70 as it passes through Vail. Recognizing that this idea has received no serious study to date and that any efforts to deal with the impacts will take many years, and would likely involve major costs (including the potential for a property tax increase), please provide some initial input to local decision makers. To eliminate or reduce traffic noise from I-70, which of the following long-term solutions do you support for exploratory consideration? (Check all that apply) [ ] Extensive sound walls to contain Interstate noise [ ] Covering portions of I-70 (also known as “cut and cover” solution) [ ] A combination of sound walls and covering I-70 [ ] Relocating I-70 in a tunnel, removing it altogether from the community [ ] Live with the condition, increasing enforcement of speed limits [ ] No opinion Do you have any additional comments on this topic? __________________________________________________________ EVENTS Vail has developed a wide variety of events in all seasons that have become part of our community culture. Our events now include concerts, festivals, athletic events and other activities. 52. In general, how would you describe the experience that events in Vail create for you and your guests? VERY VERY DON’T NEGATIVE NEUTRAL POSITIVE KNOW 1 2 3 4 5 x Do you have any comments on your response concerning events? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 53. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of town-wide events. Quantity of events – are there: [ ] Too few events [ ] About the right number [ ] Too many events NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW The overall quality of events in Vail 1 2 3 4 5 x Ease of access to event venues (Ford Park Fields, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail Village, Lionshead, Dobson Arena) 1 2 3 4 5 x Parking availability during special events 1 2 3 4 5 x Frontage Road express bus to transport event-goers between Lionshead, Vail Village and Ford Park in the summer 1 2 3 4 5 x 2/18/2014 11 54. The Town of Vail invests in various events in Vail. In general, what is your opinion of this economic development strategy? [ ] I strongly support the Town’s financial investment in events [ ] I am somewhat in favor [ ] I am neutral [ ] I somewhat oppose [ ] I strongly oppose 55. Do you think that the Town of Vail should be using its fund reserves to invest in large events? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain Do you have any further comments on events in Vail?_____________________________________________________ Please provide the following demographic information. Remember that all responses remain strictly confidential and are reported only in group format. 56. What is the ZIP code of your primary residence? _________________________________ 57. Which of the following best describes you? [ ] Year-round resident (11+ months/year) [ ] Part-time resident (what is the ZIP Code of your primary residence? ___________________) [ ] Employed in the town of Vail but don’t live there [ ] Get mail in the town but don’t live or work there [ ] Non-resident owner of business/commercial property 58. Which of the following best describes your employment status? [ ] Work 8 months or more a year in the local area (Vail Valley) [ ] Work 7 or fewer months a year in the local area (Vail Valley) [ ] Currently employed outside of the local area (work on Front Range, out of state, etc.) [ ] Not employed: retired [ ] Not employed: unemployed and/or looking for work [ ] Not employed: homemaker [ ] Other:____________________________________________________ 59. Is your residence (either year-round or seasonal) within the town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, where? [ ] East Vail [ ] Booth Falls and Bald Mountain Road areas [ ] Booth Creek/Aspen Lane [ ] Golf Course [ ] Vail Village [ ] Lionshead [ ] Potato Patch, Sandstone [ ] Buffehr Creek, Lionsridge, the Valley [ ] Vail Commons/Safeway area [ ] West Vail (north of I-70) [ ] Matterhorn, Glen Lyon [ ] Intermountain [ ] Not a resident of the town of Vail [ ] Other______________________________ 60. Do you own or rent your residence? [ ] Own [ ] Rent [ ] Other (specify)_________________________________________ 2/18/2014 12 61. How would you rate cell phone service at your residence or business in town? POOR AVERAGE EXCELLENT DON’T KNOW 1 2 3 4 5 x OR [ ] Service not available [ ] Don’t have a cell phone Any comments on your response?__________________________________________________________________________ TO BE ASKED AGAIN IN 2016 62. How long have you lived within the town of Vail (or owned property if a non-resident)? [ ] Less than 1 year [ ] 1-5 years [ ] 6-15 years [ ] More than 15 years [ ] Not applicable 63. (IF RESIDENT) Do you own or operate a business within the town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No 64. Are you a registered voter in Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No 65. Which of these categories best describes your household status? [ ] Single, no children [ ] Couple, no children [ ] Household with children living at home [ ] Empty-nester, children no longer at home 66. Are you: [ ] Male [ ] Female 67. In what year were you born?___________________ THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR CONTINUING EVALUATION PROGRAM. If you would like to receive updates and information from the Town of Vail, please include your email address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 1 2014 DRAFT #1 – FOR DISCUSSION First, a few questions about the general state of Vail… 1. Would you say that things in the Town of Vail are going in the right direction, or have they pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track? [ ] Right direction [ ] Wrong track [ ] Don’t know In a few words, why do you feel that way?_____________________________________________________________________ (Please attach an additional sheet of paper with your comments if needed on any survey question.) 2. Using the 1 to 5 scale below, how satisfied are you with the Town of Vail local government in terms of providing information to citizens about what local government is doing, including offering ample public engagement opportunities and being collaborative in the decision-making process? NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Providing information to citizens 1 2 3 4 5 x Offering public engagement opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 x Being collaborative in decision-making process 1 2 3 4 5 x Do you have any comments or suggestions on your responses?_____________________________________________________ COMMUNITY ISSUES (FOR COUNCIL POLICY DISCUSSION) 3. The Vail Town Council and staff value community input to help understand your priorities. For each area listed below, indicate the level of priority you believe is appropriate. (Use a 1 to 5 scale where 1=Not a Priority, 3=Somewhat, 5=High Priority.) NOT A HIGH DON’T PRIORITY NEUTRAL PRIORITY KNOW 1. Actions to improve Vail’s appeal as a well-rounded community (a great place to live, work and play) 1 2 3 4 5 x 2. Budget and capital management 1 2 3 4 5 x 3. Economic vitality 1 2 3 4 5 x 4. Environmental sustainability (waste and energy conservation programs, environmental education, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x 5. Focus on housing for middle income workers in vital support roles (e.g., future development of Chamonix property in West Vail) 1 2 3 4 5 x 6. Focus on housing for service workers (e.g., redevelopment of Timber Ridge) 1 2 3 4 5 x 7. Guest relations and customer service 1 2 3 4 5 x 8. Parking opportunities for residents 1 2 3 4 5 x 9. Parking opportunities for employees 1 2 3 4 5 x 10. Parking opportunities for visitors and guests 1 2 3 4 5 x 11. Transportation needs (bus service – local and regional) 1 2 3 4 5 x What one area is your highest priority? (Insert number from list: #_______________) The Vail Town Council’s Long-Term Goals and Initiatives for 2014 through 2022 focus on these primary areas: 2/18/2014 2  Improve economic vitality  Grow a balanced community  Continually elevate the quality of the experience 4. Looking to Vail’s future (three to five years from now and after the 2015 World Championships), are there “big” ideas that you would like to see pursued by the Town and partners? __________________________________________________ 5. What would you like to have available in Vail that is not already here?_____________________________________________ 6. Would you be in favor of the Town of Vail permitting a recreational marijuana retail business or club in the town? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 7. If yes or uncertain, what commercial areas of town should be considered as locations for a marijuana retail business or club? (Check all areas that should be considered) [ ] Vail Village [ ] Lionshead [ ] West Vail Do you have any comments on your responses?____________________________________________________________________ THE ENVIRONMENT 8. Using a scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means “Not at all important” and 5 means “Extremely important,” how important are the following issues on which the Town of Vail could take action? NOT AT ALL EXTREMELY DON’T IMPORTANT NEUTRAL IMPORTANT KNOW Waste and recycling 1 2 3 4 5 x Gore Creek water quality 1 2 3 4 5 x Water quantity (conservation) 1 2 3 4 5 x Plastic bags 1 2 3 4 5 x Energy use 1 2 3 4 5 x Climate change/reduced snowpack 1 2 3 4 5 x Other (please describe):____________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 x 9. Gore Creek is an environmental resource to the Town of Vail as well as an economic driver. Three main causes for impairment of Gore Creek have been identified: 1) degradation of riparian area, 2) impacts of urban runoff and impervious surfaces, and 3) pollutants associated with land use activities. The Town is beginning a Gore Creek Water Quality Action Plan to address these concerns. Which of the following would you support? STRONGLY STRONGLY DON’T OPPOSE NEUTRAL SUPPORT KNOW More stringent requirements for pesticide applicators 1 2 3 4 5 x Homeowner education on water quality best management practices and pesticide/landscape chemical application alternatives 1 2 3 4 5 x More stringent regulation with respect to development near waterways: Increased setbacks from waterways 1 2 3 4 5 x Increased requirements on type and maintenance of landscaping 1 2 3 4 5 x Treatment of storm water 1 2 3 4 5 x 2/18/2014 3 TOWN SERVICES The Community Development Department provides planning, design review, environmental programs, and building and restaurant inspection services. 10. Have you used the services of the Community Development Department within the past 12 months? [ ] Yes [ ] No (GO TO Q. 15) 11. (IF YES) How did you access their services? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) [ ] Website [ ] Telephone [ ] Walk in to office [ ] Attend a meeting [ ] Other:______________________________________ 12. Are you aware that the Community Development Department has made changes in procedures (for example, over-the- counter permits) in response to survey results and other feedback? [ ] Yes [ ] No 13. Have you noticed changes in any aspects of service delivery? [ ] Yes (please describe) [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 14. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of the Community Development Department. NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Availability of information (e.g., public records) 1 2 3 4 5 x Overall service and efficiency 1 2 3 4 5 x Timeliness of response (to telephone calls, inspections, questions/inquiries, plan review, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x Building permit review and inspections 1 2 3 4 5 x Courtesy and attitude/helpfulness 1 2 3 4 5 x Knowledge/ability to answer questions 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?_____________________________________________________________________ The Public Works Department provides maintenance of public areas including parks, buildings, roads and village areas. 15. Rate your satisfaction with Public Works services in the Town of Vail: NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Snow removal on roads 1 2 3 4 5 x Road and street maintenance by the Town of Vail (potholes, sweeping, drainage, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x Overall park maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 x Appearance and condition of town-owned buildings 1 2 3 4 5 x Friendliness and courteous attitude of Public Works employees 1 2 3 4 5 x Cleanliness of pedestrian villages 1 2 3 4 5 x Cleanliness of public restrooms 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?____________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 4 Public Safety 16. Have you utilized Vail Fire for any service, inspection or emergency within the past 12 months? [ ] Yes [ ] No (GO TO Q. 18) 17. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Fire Services in the Town of Vail. NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Response times to basic medical emergencies and fires 1 2 3 4 5 x Courtesy and helpfulness of firefighters and fire prevention staff 1 2 3 4 5 x Timely plan-check and fire inspection systems on remodeled or new construction 1 2 3 4 5 x Fire safety, awareness and education programs provided 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?_____________________________________________________________________ 18. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Police Services in the Town of Vail. NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Overall feeling of safety and security 1 2 3 4 5 x Appropriate presence of police on foot/vehicle patrol 1 2 3 4 5 x Friendliness and approachability of Vail police department employees 1 2 3 4 5 x Overall quality of service 1 2 3 4 5 x Managing parking and traffic control issues 1 2 3 4 5 x Visibility of police foot/vehicle patrol 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?______________________________________________________________________ Parking and Bus Service 19. Do you think there is enough parking in the Town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain Any comments on your response?________________________________________________________________________ 20. (Last asked in 2010) Would you support charging a fee for parking in public lots in Vail during the summer months for the purpose of providing more parking opportunities? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 21. Some have suggested that additional valet services be provided within the town to improve the experience in Vail. Would such services be of interest to you and your household/visitors/guests? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 22. Are you aware that the Town offers residents/employees a variety of parking passes and discount parking programs? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 2/18/2014 5 23. Do you own a parking pass or value card this season? [ ] No (GO TO Q. 25) Why do you not buy a parking pass or value card?_____________________________________________________ [ ] Yes: [ ] Gold pass [ ] Blue pass [ ] Green pass [ ] Pink pass [ ] Value card 24. How satisfied are you with the benefits of your pass this year? NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?______________________________________________________________________ 25. Are you aware of the free skier drop-off areas in Vail? (CHECK ALL OF WHICH YOU ARE AWARE) [ ] Lionshead, west end of parking structure [ ] Golden Peak [ ] Vail Village, Hanson Ranch Road 26. Please rate your satisfaction with public parking services in Vail. NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Overall parking fees/pricing structure 1 2 3 4 5 x Booth attendant courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 x Parking structure cleanliness 1 2 3 4 5 x Frontage Road improvements for safety and convenience (paving, shoulder widening, sidewalks, bus stops) 1 2 3 4 5 x The “Free after 3:00” Program in the parking structures 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?_______________________________________________________________________ 27. Has your use of Town of Vail bus service changed during peak ski times this winter? [ ] Yes, increased [ ] Yes, decreased [ ] No change Are there any specific concerns or considerations that influence your use of bus services? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 28. Please rate your satisfaction with bus service. NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW Frequency of in-town shuttle 1 2 3 4 5 x Frequency of outlying service 1 2 3 4 5 x Bus driver courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 x Dependability of bus service 1 2 3 4 5 x Cleanliness of buses 1 2 3 4 5 x Level of crowding on buses 1 2 3 4 5 x Any comments on your response?______________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 6 Library Services The Town of Vail Public Library offers access to information resources of many types to serve the needs of Vail's guests, residents, businesses and schools. 29. Do you have a library card in the Town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No 30. Do you access the library remotely as well as in person? [ ] Yes [ ] No 31. How frequently do you use the library? _______ times per month 32. What typically brings you to the library? (Check all that apply, for both in-person and remote use) [ ] Materials (books, magazines, audio CDs, DVDs, downloadable audio/eBooks) [ ] Friendly/helpful/courteous staff [ ] Online databases [ ] Computers [ ] Wireless access [ ] Children’s story hours/programs [ ] Programs for adults/families [ ] Interlibrary loan services 33. Have you used the new library website? [ ] Yes (any comments on its look and feel?___________________________________) [ ] No 34. Do you know that there is an active Friends of the Library group? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain 35. What do you like best about your experiences at the library?__________________________________ Do you have any further comments or suggestions concerning library services? _____________________________________________________________________________________ 36. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the Vail Public Library: NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW 1 2 3 4 5 x SOURCES OF LOCAL INFORMATION 37. How do you receive information about the Town of Vail that may be of interest to you? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) INFORMATION FROM THE TOWN OF VAIL [ ] Website (www.vailgov.com) [ ] E-services (meeting announcements, agendas, news releases, newsletters, etc.) [ ] Attend or watch meetings (live web streams, Channel 5) [ ] Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES [ ] Newspaper [ ] Radio [ ] Television [ ] Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) [ ] Other (please describe):_____________________________________________ EVENTS 2/18/2014 7 Vail has developed a wide variety of events in all seasons that have become part of our community culture. Our events now include concerts, festivals, athletic events and other activities. 38. In general, how would you describe the experience that events in Vail create for you and your guests? VERY VERY DON’T NEGATIVE NEUTRAL POSITIVE KNOW 1 2 3 4 5 x Do you have any comments on your response concerning events? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 39. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of town-wide events. Quantity of events – are there: [ ] Too few events [ ] About the right number [ ] Too many events NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW The overall quality of events in Vail 1 2 3 4 5 x Ease of access to event venues (Ford Park Fields, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail Village, Lionshead, Dobson Arena) 1 2 3 4 5 x Parking availability during special events 1 2 3 4 5 x Frontage Road express bus to transport event-goers between Lionshead, Vail Village and Ford Park in the summer 1 2 3 4 5 x 40. The Town of Vail invests in various events in Vail. In general, what is your opinion of this economic development strategy? [ ] I strongly support the Town’s financial investment in events [ ] I am somewhat in favor [ ] I am neutral [ ] I somewhat oppose [ ] I strongly oppose 41. Do you think that the Town of Vail should be using its fund reserves to invest in large events? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain Do you have any further comments on events in Vail?_____________________________________________________ Please provide the following demographic information. Remember that all responses remain strictly confidential and are reported only in group format. 42. What is the ZIP code of your primary residence? _________________________________ 43. Which of the following best describes you? [ ] Year-round resident (11+ months/year) [ ] Part-time resident (what is the ZIP Code of your primary residence? ___________________) [ ] Employed in the town of Vail but don’t live there [ ] Get mail in the town but don’t live or work there [ ] Non-resident owner of business/commercial property 44. Which of the following best describes your employment status? [ ] Work 8 months or more a year in the local area (Vail Valley) [ ] Work 7 or fewer months a year in the local area (Vail Valley) 2/18/2014 8 [ ] Currently employed outside of the local area (work on Front Range, out of state, etc.) [ ] Not employed: retired [ ] Not employed: unemployed and/or looking for work [ ] Not employed: homemaker [ ] Other:____________________________________________________ 45. Is your residence (either year-round or seasonal) within the town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, where? [ ] East Vail [ ] Booth Falls and Bald Mountain Road areas [ ] Booth Creek/Aspen Lane [ ] Golf Course [ ] Vail Village [ ] Lionshead [ ] Potato Patch, Sandstone [ ] Buffehr Creek, Lionsridge, the Valley [ ] Vail Commons/Safeway area [ ] West Vail (north of I-70) [ ] Matterhorn, Glen Lyon [ ] Intermountain [ ] Not a resident of the town of Vail [ ] Other______________________________ 46. Do you own or rent your residence? [ ] Own [ ] Rent [ ] Other (specify)_________________________________________ 47. How long have you lived within the town of Vail (or owned property if a non-resident)? [ ] Less than 1 year [ ] 1-5 years [ ] 6-15 years [ ] More than 15 years [ ] Not applicable 48. (IF RESIDENT) Do you own or operate a business within the town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No 49. Are you a registered voter in Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No 50. Which of these categories best describes your household status? [ ] Single, no children [ ] Couple, no children [ ] Household with children living at home [ ] Empty-nester, children no longer at home 51. Are you: [ ] Male [ ] Female 52. In what year were you born?___________________ THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR CONTINUING EVALUATION PROGRAM. If you would like to receive updates and information from the Town of Vail, please include your email address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 1 Community Survey 2012 SUMMARY OF RESULTS: RANDOM LINK First, a few questions about the general state of Vail… 1. Would you say that things in the town of Vail are going in the right direction, or have they pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track? 2012 (n=412) 2010 (n=521) 2007 (n=397) 2005 (n=404) 70% 58% 58% 70% Right direction 18 28 30 19 Wrong track 13 14 12 10 Don’t know In a few words, why do you feel that way?_____________________________________________________________________ (Please attach an additional sheet of paper with your comments if needed on any survey question.) 2. Over the past two years has the sense of community within the town improved, gotten worse or stayed the same? 2012 (n=411) 2010 (n=369) 2007 (n=400) 2005 (n=404) 18% 9% 14% 17% Improved 16 26 36 21 Gotten worse 50 54 45 53 Stayed the same 16 11 5 8 Don’t know/no opinion Do you have any comments or suggestions on your response?_____________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 2 COMMUNITY ISSUES 3. The Vail Town Council and staff value community input to help understand your priorities. For each area listed below, indicate the level of priority you believe is appropriate. (Use a 1 to 5 scale where 1=Not a Priority, 3=Somewhat, 5=High Priority.) The Vail Town Council’s Long-Term Goals and Initiatives for 2012 through 2022 focus on four primary areas: • Improve economic vitality • Grow a balanced community (address the current and desired demographics for the town) • Improve the quality of the experience • Develop future leadership Do you have any specific comments or suggestions for the Council regarding these goals? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 3 EVENTS Vail has developed a wide variety of events in all seasons that have become part of our community culture. Our events now include concerts, festivals, athletic events and other activities. 4. In general, how would you describe the experience that events in Vail create for you and your guests? VERY VERY NEGATIVE NEUTRAL POSITIVE mean n 2 2 12 27 57 4.4 379 Do you have any comments on your response concerning events? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. What are your three favorite events in Vail? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 6. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of town-wide events. Quantity of events – are there: 12% Too few events 81 About the right number 8 Too many events n=353 NOT AT ALL VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED mean n The overall quality of events in Vail 1% 3 13 46 36 4.1 355 Ease of access to event venues (Ford Park Fields, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail Village, Lionshead, Dobson Arena) 4 11 25 34 26 3.7 364 Parking availability during special events 12 24 33 21 11 3.0 349 Frontage Road express bus to transport event-goers between Lionshead, Vail Village and Ford Park in the summer 6 7 26 29 32 3.7 283 How do you typically access events in Vail? 30% Public transportation 26 Walking or cycling 44 Driving n=366 Do you have any further comments on events in Vail?_____________________________________________________ 7. What do you believe is the town-wide economic impact of events in Vail? VERY VERY NEGATIVE NEUTRAL POSITIVE mean n 0% 2 9 38 50 4.4 352 FEES AND TAXES 8. Which statement below best describes your opinion about the relationship between taxes/fees and the services that are provided by the Town of Vail? 61% I am satisfied with the current level of taxes and services 10 I am willing to pay more taxes to get more services 15 I feel that I pay too much for the services I receive 6 I am willing to accept service reductions if it means lower taxes 8 I have no opinion n=371 (If satisfied or willing to pay more) Are there specific types of services, programs or amenities you would like to see expanded or improved?____________________________ ____________________________________ 2/18/2014 4 THE ENVIRONMENT 9. Please rate the amount of emphasis that is being placed on the following in Vail. (Use a scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means “Much Too Little Emphasis” and 5 means “Far Too Much Emphasis.”) MUCH TOO ABOUT FAR TOO LITTLE RIGHT MUCH mean n Overall attention to the threat of wildfire from beetle-killed trees through forest management such as cutting and removing trees, and forest regeneration 15% 27 54 3 1 2.5 330 Enforcement of the dead tree removal ordinance to address the beetle infestation 17 26 51 4 1 2.4 304 Addressing energy consumption 5 25 53 8 8 2.9 300 Gore Creek water quality 11 27 55 6 1 2.6 286 10. Please indicate the level of priority you would like to see placed on the following: NOT A HIGH PRIORITY NEUTRAL PRIORITY mean n Emphasis on “zero waste” (composting/recycling, etc.) at community events 12% 10 21 29 29 3.5 357 A plastic bag initiative to ban the bags in grocery stores (restrictions would apply at 2 grocery stores and shoppers could bring their own bags and/or would have an option to purchase a paper bag for 20 cents) 37 9 17 16 21 2.8 362 Any comments on your responses to Questions 9 and 10?______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ TOWN SERVICES The Community Development Department provides planning, design review, environmental programs, and building and restaurant inspection services. 11. Have you used the services of the Community Development Department within the past 12 months? 21% Yes 79 No (GO TO Q. 14) n=360 12. (IF YES) How did you access their services? (Check all that apply) n=76 23% Website 43 Telephone 62 Walk in to office 19 Attend a meeting 12 Other:______________________________________ 2/18/2014 5 13. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of the Community Development Department. Any comments on your response?_____________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 6 The Public Works Department provides maintenance of public areas including parks, buildings, roads and village areas. 14. Rate your satisfaction with Public Works services in the Town of Vail: Any comments on your response?____________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 7 Public Safety 15. Have you utilized Vail Fire for any service, inspection or emergency within the past 12 months? n=354 15% Yes 85 No (GO TO Q. 17) 16. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Fire Services in the town of Vail. Any comments on your response?_____________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 8 17. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Police Services in the town of Vail. Any comments on your response?______________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 9 Parking and Bus Service 18. When you visit Vail Village/Lionshead, what is your first choice for parking for the following purposes? (Check one only for each, as applicable) FOR SHOPPING FOR WORK FOR SKIING I PREFER I PREFER I PREFER Lionshead Parking Structure 14% 18% 23% Vail Village Parking Structure 69 28 35 Cascade Area 1 3 North Frontage Road in West Vail (Safeway area) 4 2 2 Donovan Park 1 1 Other: ______________________ 12 52 37 n=341 258 320 19. Why do you prefer that location to enter the mountain for skiing? n=325 3% Variety of shops and restaurants 9 Overall experience 13 Ski lockers 20 Shorter walking distance 28 Gets to parts of the mountain I prefer to ski 28 Other: _________________________ 20. Do you own a parking pass or value card this season? 76% No (GO TO Q. 22) 24 Yes: 4% Gold pass 20 Blue pass 4 Green pass 4 Pink pass 68 Value card 21. How satisfied are you with the benefits of your pass this year? NOT AT ALL VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED mean n= 5% 8 29 25 33 3.7 80 Any comments on your response?______________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 10 22. Please rate your satisfaction with public parking services in Vail. Any comments on your response?_______________________________________________________________________ 23. How many times per month do you use TOV bus service? 15.3 times per month in winter, n=330 7.7 times in summer, n=309 Are there any specific concerns or considerations that reduce your use of bus services? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 11 24. Please rate your satisfaction with bus service. Any comments on your response?________________________________________________________________ Library Services The Vail Public Library offers access to information resources of many types to serve the needs of Vail's guests, residents, businesses and schools. 25. Do you hold a library card in the Town of Vail? n=356 63% Yes 37 No 26. What typically brings you to the library? (Check the two most important categories) n=257 90% Materials (books, magazines, audio CDs, DVDs) 15 Computers 10 Wireless access 11 Children’s story hours/programs 9 Programs for adults/families 27. How frequently do you use the library? 2.5 times per month, n=304 2/18/2014 12 28. What do you like best about your experiences at the library?___________________________________________________ 29. Please rate your satisfaction with the following: Any comments on your response?___________________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 13 SOURCES OF LOCAL INFORMATION 30. How do you receive information about the Town of Vail that may be of interest to you? (Check all that apply) n=348 54% Online 84 Newspaper 9 Radio 23 Television 11 Other 31. Do you subscribe to e-services provided by the Town of Vail? n=61 81% No (GO TO Q. 33) 19 Yes (which ones?) 62% Special event info 63 News releases 23 Sales tax info 26 Library updates 17 Art in Public Places 29 Community Development Department updates 33 Meeting agendas 10 Twitter 5 Other__________________________________________ 32. How satisfied are you with the e-services provided by the Town of Vail? NOT AT ALL VERY SATISFIED SATISFIED mean n 2% 2 14 40 42 4.2 61 33. As you may be aware, a “big idea” has been periodically suggested that would attempt to address the impacts of I-70 as it passes through Vail. Recognizing that this idea has received no serious study to date and that any efforts to deal with the impacts will take many years, and would likely involve major costs (including the potential for a property tax increase), please provide some initial input to local decision makers. To eliminate or reduce traffic noise from I-70, which of the following long-term solutions do you support for exploratory consideration? (Check all that apply) n=349 21% Extensive sound walls to contain Interstate noise 28 Covering portions of I-70 (also known as “cut and cover” solution) 30 A combination of sound walls and covering I-70 27 Relocating I-70 in a tunnel, removing it altogether from the community 38 Live with the condition, increasing enforcement of speed limits 8 No opinion Do you have any additional comments on this topic? __________________________________________________________ Please provide the following demographic information. Remember that all responses remain strictly confidential and are reported only in group format. 34. What is the ZIP code of your primary residence? _________________________________ 35. Which of the following best describes you? n=354 53% Year-round resident (11+ months/year) 37 Part-time resident (what is the ZIP Code of your primary residence? ___________________) 6 Employed in the town of Vail but don’t live there 2 Get mail in the town but don’t live or work there 1 Non-resident owner of business/commercial property 2/18/2014 14 36. Which of the following best describes your employment status? n=355 41% Work 8 months or more a year in the local area (Vail Valley) 6 Work 7 or fewer months a year in the local area (Vail Valley) 22 Currently employed outside of the local area (work on Front Range, out of state, etc.) 21 Not employed: retired 1 Not employed: unemployed and/or looking for work 3 Not employed: homemaker 6 Other:____________________________________________________ 37. Is your residence (either year-round or seasonal) within the town of Vail? n=354 82% Yes 18 No If yes, where? n=289 25% East Vail 2 Booth Falls and Bald Mountain Road areas Booth Creek/Aspen Lane 3 Golf Course 8 Vail Village 6 Lionshead 14 Potato Patch, Sandstone 6 Buffehr Creek, Lionsridge, the Valley 2 Vail Commons/Safeway area 17 West Vail (north of I-70) 4 Matterhorn, Glen Lyon 8 Intermountain Not a resident of the town of Vail 5 Other______________________________ 38. Do you own or rent your residence? n=346 87% Own 12 Rent 1 Other (specify)_________________________________________ 39. How would you rate cell phone service at your residence or business in town? POOR AVERAGE EXCELLENT mean n 13% 12 29 21 23 3.3 343 OR 1% Service not available Don’t have a cell phone Any comments on your response?__________________________________________________________________________ 40. How long have you lived within the town of Vail (or owned property if a non-resident)? n=280 3% Less than 1 year 13 1-5 years 25 6-15 years 52 More than 15 years 8 Not applicable 41. (IF RESIDENT) Do you own or operate a business within the town of Vail? 16% Yes 84 No n=280 42. Are you a registered voter in Vail? 51% Yes 49 No n=338 43. Which of these categories best describes your household status? n=352 19% Single, no children 24 Couple, no children 24 Household with children living at home 32 Empty-nester, children no longer at home 44. Are you: n=347 52% Male 48 Female 45. In what year were you born? Average age=55.6, n=330 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR CONTINUING EVALUATION PROGRAM. If you would like to receive updates and information from the Town of Vail, please include your email address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2/18/2014 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 ITEM/TOPIC: Information Update: 1) VEAC February 11 Meeting Minutes; 2) Vail Economic Indicators May – October 2013; 3) CSE February 5 DRAFT Meeting Minutes; 4) Vail Global Energy Forum; ATTACHMENTS: VEAC Meeting Minutes 021114 Vail Economic Indicators May - October 2013 020514 DRAFT CSE Meeting Minutes Vail Global Energy Forum 2/18/2014 Vail Economic Advisory Council (VEAC) February 11, 2014 MEETING NOTES  VEAC Members Present: Rayla Kundolf; Matt Ivy; Michael Kurz; Paul Wible; Kim Newbury; Chris Romer; Brian Nolan; Rob Levine; Margaret Rogers; Bob Boselli; Laurie Mullen; Mia Vlaar; Mark Gordon; Mike Ortiz  Others Present: Jim Lamont - Vail Homeowners Association; Linn Brooks and Siri Roman – Eagle River Water and Sanitation District; Michael Cacioppo  TOV Staff Present: Town Manager Stan Zemler; Finance Director Judy Camp; Economic Development Manager Kelli McDonald; Landscape Architect Gregg Barrie; Environmental Sustainability Coordinator Kristen Bertuglia.  Gore Creek Stream Health Gregg Barrie and Kristen Bertuglia presented the Gore Creek Water Quality Strategic Action Plan. Gore Creek is an economic driver for the Town of Vail as well as enhancing the quality of life for guests and residents and thus it is important to improve the water quality. Three general causes for the decline in water quality in Gore Creek:  Degradation of the riparian buffer and stream bank habitat  Impacts of impervious cover and urban runoff  Pollutants associated with land use activities and urban runoff Gore Creek Strategic Action Plan Purpose Statement (draft): To ensure that Gore Creek is an outstanding example of environmental quality, recreation and wildlife habitat in a world-class resort community. The Town of Vail is committed to restoring the quality of water in Gore Creek to ensure it is removed, and is never again listed on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s list of “impaired” streams. Goals, objectives, strategies and action steps were presented along with a timeline to achieve the desired outcomes. How can the business community help:  Best management practices  Eyes and ears in the community  Support the Strategic Action Plan Advisory Committee  Water-wise Wednesdays 2/18/2014  River certification program  Give feedback For more information please see www.vailgov.com  Recycling Update Kristen Bertuglia gave an update on Vail Community Wide Recycling. The town’s waste diversion goal is 25% by 2019, it is currently 9%. Colorado is at 17% and the nation is at 34.8%. Advisory Committee recycling goals include:  Divert at least 25% of Vail’s waste  Make recycling easy and convenient  Be a leader in sustainability – model for other communities  Educate  Support local programs  Utilize incentives  Create a reasonable phase-in period  Enforceable by the town  Measure progress Next Steps:  Community feedback  February 18th – first reading of community wide recycling ordinance  Pre and post marketing campaign – public education  June 1 – effective date For more information please see: www.vailgov.com  Financial Report Judy Camp reviewed with the members a report on 2013 sales tax. Highlights included:  2013 sales tax collections are a record $22 million; up 9.5% from 2012 and up 12% from 2008  Ten out of twelve months reached a new record for sales tax collections in 2013; not April due to Easter timing or May, the smallest month  Major redeveloped properties contributed $2.3 million or 10.5% of total sales tax in 2013 compared with 9.6% in 2012. Collections from redeveloped properties were up 19.8% while base properties grew at a slower pace of 8.4%  Retail growth was highest at 12.3% followed closely by lodging at 12%. Redeveloped properties in the lodging categories outpaced all other segments with 32% growth. 2/18/2014  Ski season 2013/14 is off to a good start with both November and December sales tax collections up more than 14% over 2012.  Town Manager Report Stan Zemler reviewed the 2014 areas of focus developed by the Vail Town Council which include:  Enhance economic vitality  Grow a balanced community  Continually elevate the quality of the experience Next steps are for TOV staff to prepare an action plan and timeline to achieve the stated goals. The VEAC will then prepare an 18 month work plan to assist in the areas of focus relative to economic vitality.  Citizen Input None  Other Business None  Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at The Antlers Lodge in the Caribou Pronghorn Room. 2/18/2014 Attachment: Vail Economic Indicators Table Town of Vail Economic Indicators Summary: Summer 2013 (Based on data as of October 31, 2013. Updated February 2014, when data was available.) INTRODUCTION: This introduces a summary report of Vail Economic Indicators and represents a summer (May-October) seasonal view as of October 31, 2013 and is supported by a more granular chart (attached). It is being published as soon as practical after the data has become available. Most statistical comparisons are based on year-over-year comparisons, unless otherwise noted. This summary is intended to provide a review of recent economic activity and to serve as a benchmark from which future activity can be compared. The data is depicted by general category (Tourism, Real Estate, Town Revenue, Business Growth and Macroeconomics) and revised seasonally (Winter, November – April; Summer, May – October). While the referenced data is presented in a chart format, this brief summary is provided as a part of the Town of Vail 2013 Economic Development Strategic Plan and is limited in scope by the availability of data from secondary sources, and thought to be generally accurate but not independently verified. TOURISM indicators continue to strengthen over the last several years, some of which have well exceeded their pre- recessionary peaks in 2008. Vail lodging statistics best emulate the multi-night destination guest and have seen increases across the board; Lodging occupancy increased (+3.4%) as did average daily rate (+2.8%) resulting in an increase in overall revenue (+6.3%) over the previous summer. When comparing Vail to other U.S. western mountain resorts (based on overall DestiMetrics industry data), the “industry” increased year over year in all three lodging metrics but to a larger degree than Vail, with lodging occupancy increasing +5.7%, average daily rate increasing +5.5% and overall revenues increasing +11.5%, compared to Vail’s 6.3% increase. Traffic through the Tunnel increased very slightly for the second year but is still down (-7.7%) from its highest level during the summer of 2009. Passenger deplanements at Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) had significantly declined (-18.0%) from 2011 to 2012 but the summer of 2013 saw an increase (+8.7%), while passenger deplanements decreased slightly at Denver International Airport (-2.3%). 28 different special events took place during the 2013 summer months, which include the addition of two new events and the discontinuation of 4 events that were held in the summer of 2012. Most notable was the return of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, which was absent in 2012 and accounted for 30,000 attendees during its inaugural year in 2011. In 2013 the Town of Vail contracted with a third party research firm (RRC Associates) to provide attendance counts for publicly funded events. Since the report is not available at this time, this report includes attendance numbers provided by the event producers, which, in some cases, vary significantly with the attendance counts provided by RRC due to a variety of methods of counting used by the event producers. The attendance count methodology will be addressed with producers for 2014 to provide a consistent method across the board. In summary, overall tourism continues to move in a positive direction, fueling tangible increases in sales and lodging tax (see Town Revenue Metrics) in the process. REAL ESTATE indicators show less dramatic changes in sales volume during the summer of 2013 compared to 2012 and to previous years, which have represented varying real estate sales patterns due to the redevelopment of Vail and newly constructed lodging properties, and had been contrary to the overall downward trend in the national economy during the recession. This may indicate a “normalization” of real estate sales in Vail and year over year comparisons may begin to reflect the performance of the greater economy and warrant a comparison to county and national trends in the future. When comparing summer 2013 to summer 2012, the following observations can be made: the number of transactions has increased (+6.5%) as has price per square footage (+4.4%) and list-to-sale price ratio (+2.0%). Conversely, gross sales decreased (-10.7%) and average price per transaction (-12.0%) has decreased. Very few units in newly constructed high-end developments were sold during this time period, while many units in legacy condominium properties were sold. This infers that the new construction pipeline has dried up and the normalcy of the summer 2013 will be more apparent when future seasons show less inconsistent spikes and dips. TOWN REVENUE includes: sales tax, construction use tax, property tax and real estate transfer tax revenues along with general fund balance as an indicator of the Town’s level of reserves. Sales tax is segmented by business type (retail, lodging and food/beverage) and further broken down geographically by Vail neighborhoods and excludes tax from out-of-town businesses. All in-town segments combined continue to show an increase in overall summer sales tax revenue (+5.0%) over the previous summer season, which follows two seasons of growth and result in a dramatic increase (+34.9%) over the past three years. Specifically, lodging (+6.5%) saw a higher year over year increase than food and beverage (+4.3%) and retail (+4.5%) sales tax collections. When segmented by neighborhood, Vail Village once again saw the largest increase overall (+6.1%) compared to Lionshead (+5.3%) and Cascade/Sandstone/East & West Vail (+2.3%). The sales tax collected during the summer of 2013 exceeded the summer of 2012, which was the highest level of any summer in 2/18/2014 Attachment: Vail Economic Indicators Table history. The new lodging properties, restaurants and retail outlets, specifically Solaris and the Four Seasons at Vail, all have been opened for two years or more and are included in the tax revenues for 2011 & 2012, thus providing more of an “apples vs. apples” comparison for this 2013 analysis. Despite this, continued increases in all segments are apparent and show an overall increase in spending in the Town of Vail. This season’s upturns have resulted in 2013 sales tax collections exceeding the pre- recession season of 2008 by +24.0% in the Town of Vail. A study conducted by DestiMetrics shows that the average of comparable ski towns was also up season-over-season in both taxable sales (+3.6%) and in taxable lodging sales (+4.5%) but to a slightly lesser degree than the Town of Vail. * Annual metrics are used instead of seasonal metrics to track construction use tax, property tax, real estate transfer tax and town reserves, and therefore are not available for analysis for this iteration of this summary. BUSINESS GROWTH is based on broader county and national indicators, many of which are tracked on an annual basis and lag significantly. Most indicators are not available for this update, except Banking Deposits in Eagle County are up (+2.7%) from the previous reporting period (July 2011 – June 2012). MACROECONOMICS: Positive economic momentum first noted in November 2012 has continued through late 2013, with moderate increases in consumer confidence and inconsistent job creation, while financial marketplaces soared. However, the underlying reality remains that the economy is trending upward but on tenuous footing, with employers and consumers, whose activity accounts for 67 percent of the U.S. economy, continuing to be fickle and reactionary. Though Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was strong in the fourth quarter of 2013 with a 3.2 percent gain, this is down from a 4.1 percent gain in Q3 and resulted in an annual GDP growth rate of 1.9 percent, well below the 2.8 percent experienced in 2012 and short of expectations. While GDP growth is a positive in any circumstance, there is little evidence that these gains were driven by consumers, with increased export of goods and services contributing most strongly to the gain, while consumer inventories contracted. The Federal government has provided for smoother sailing, with the passage of a spending bill in January that eliminates the threat of a second government shutdown in four months, and as recently as February 11th, the house voted to extend the debt ceiling with no preconditions or attached legislation, the first such move since 2009. It is noteworthy that consumer confidence and spending have both fallen dramatically in each of the preceding debt ceiling crises and this passage may well support growth in both indicators, which are underperforming financial markets. . Since our last report in July, 2013, consumer confidence has increased three times and declined three times and, at 80.7 points, is slightly below the 81.0 points in July. Consumers continue to cite low- to moderate confidence in both earnings and employment potential in the short-term, a sentiment attributable to disappointing job creation numbers, which have been declining steadily over the past 6 months. During this period, employers have added an average of 152,000 jobs per month, with the most recent months of December and January at 75,000 and 113,000, respectively. Globally, while there is greater stability in the Eurozone than we’ve seen in several years, foreign economies also continue to struggle with recovery, slow ing international travel to the US, while a strengthening US dollar has put downward pressure on travel from outside the borders and, conversely made foreign travel more attractive, potentially moving dollars offshore. While these threats remain on the watch list for the coming months, overall the economy is better poised for growth than at any time in the past six years. We will look for several things to click over the coming months, most immediately the re-emergence of employers and job creation, which should be bolstered by stability at the federal government level, in turn trickling to increased consumer confidence and spending and allowing for continued recovery of the housing market, which is now showing consistent signs of recovery. This will allow consumers to contribute more appropriately to the 2.3 percent gain in GDP that is projected for 2014. This foundational data set and summary will be further updated and expanded upon seasonally, taking its place among the tools available to the Town, its various committees and the public it serves. Ralf Garrison Director and Senior Analyst DestiMetrics 2/18/2014 Da t a p r o v i d e d w e r e c o l l e c t e d b y t h e T O V a n d D e s t i M e t r i c s i n J a n . 2 0 0 9 a n d u p d a t e d i n F e b . 2 0 1 4 f r o m a v a r i e t y o f s e c o n d a r y s o u r c e s , w h i c h a r e t h o u g h t t o b e a c c u r a t e , b u t n o t i n d e p e n d e n t l y v e r i f i e d a n d b e s t u s e d as a general overview as a result. In d i c a t o r S o u r c e F o c u s S t u d y R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 5 - '0 6 ) Da t a ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 6 - '0 7 ) Da t a ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 7 - '0 8 ) Da t a ( ' 0 7 - ' 0 8 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 8 - '0 9 ) Da t a ( ' 0 8 - ' 0 9 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 9 - '1 0 ) Da t a ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) Report Date ('10-'11)Data ('10-'11)Report Date ('11-'12)Data ('11-'12)Report Date ('12-'13)Data ('12-'13) Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 59 . 6 % Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) 60 . 3 % Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) 58 . 6 % Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) 52 . 1 % Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 ) 54 . 7 % Winter (November '10 - April '11)55.2%Winter (November '11 - April '12)54.5%Winter (November '12 - April '13)54.9% Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 38 . 4 % Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 39 . 4 % Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 38 . 0 % Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 33 . 5 % Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 35 . 1 % Summer (May '11 - October '11)38.5%Summer (May '12 - October '12)40.1%Summer (May '13 - October '13)41.5% Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $3 6 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) $3 7 6 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) $4 0 7 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) $3 8 4 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 ) $353Winter (November '10 - April '11)$374Winter (November '11 - April '12)$398Winter (November '12 - April '13)$415 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $1 5 8 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $1 5 5 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $1 5 5 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $1 4 6 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) $151Summer (May '11 - October '11)$163Summer (May '12 - October '12)$169Summer (May '13 - October '13)$173 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Va i l R e c r e a t i o n Di s t r i c t Vi s i t o r s t o t h e V a i l Go l f C o u r s e Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 22 , 3 0 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 24 , 6 0 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 24 , 9 9 3 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 23 , 4 1 4 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 23 , 3 3 2 Summer (May '11 - October '11)21,963Summer (May '12 - October '12)25,000Summer (May '13 - October '13)24,000 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 32 5 , 9 7 2 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) 34 2 , 4 1 7 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) 35 0 , 8 9 6 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) 28 8 , 3 0 7 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 ) 32 4 , 9 7 9 Winter (November '10 - April '11)343,896Winter (November '11 - April '12)319,223Winter (November '12 - April '13)335,151 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 29 7 , 3 4 9 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 31 2 , 6 0 3 Summer (May '11 - October '11)645,725Summer (May '12 - October '12)Not availableSummer (May '13 - October '13)347,451 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 17 6 , 7 1 6 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) 17 4 , 0 8 5 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) 18 4 , 5 0 5 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) 18 2 , 0 2 8 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 ) 18 7 , 0 4 5 Winter (November '10 - April '11)179,971Winter (November '11 - April '12)167,682Winter (November '12 - April '13)173,777 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 21 8 , 4 8 2 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 22 1 , 2 3 3 * ( V V M C Pa r k i n g L o t C l o s e d ) Summer (May '11 - October '11)463,139Summer (May '12 - October '12)Not availableSummer (May '13 - October '13)153,566 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 9, 4 0 6 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) N/ A Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) 5, 9 4 7 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) 7, 8 3 6 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 ) 7, 7 9 5 Winter (November '10 - April '11)1,675Winter (November '11 - April '12)2,074Winter (November '12 - April '13)4,401 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) JU L Y 4 T H Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) JU L Y 4 T H Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) JU L Y 4 T H Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) JU L Y 4 T H Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 4, 8 5 3 Summer (May '11 - October '11)3,072Summer (May '12 - October '12)Not availableSummer (May '13 - October '13)2,294 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 45 / V V 2 7 / L H Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) 66 / V V 3 1 / L H Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) 58 / V V 2 5 / L H Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) 50 / V V 2 5 / L H Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 ) 40 / V V 2 0 / L H Winter (November '10 - April '11)7/VV 7/LHWinter (November '11 - April '12)8/VV 7/LHWinter (November '12 - April '13)10 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) JU L Y 4 T H Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) JU L Y 4 T H Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) JU L Y 4 T H Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) JU L Y 4 T H Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 21 / V V 1 4 / L H Summer (May '11 - October '11)15/VV 9/LHSummer (May '12 - October '12)Not availableSummer (May '13 - October '13)14/VV 6/LH Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 10 , 8 9 4 , 0 4 2 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) 11 , 3 5 9 , 3 5 0 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) 12 , 0 0 5 , 3 7 7 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) 11 , 6 1 2 , 9 9 0 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 ) 11 , 8 4 8 , 6 2 7 Winter (November '10 - April '11)12,421,502Winter (November '11 - April '12)12,618,182Winter (November '12 - April '13)12,337,722 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 12 , 6 3 9 , 8 4 5 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 13 , 2 3 7 , 8 1 8 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 13 , 6 0 0 , 0 7 9 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 13 , 5 1 7 , 7 9 2 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 13 , 9 7 4 , 2 8 1 Summer (May '11 - October '11)14,117,198Summer (May '12 - October '12)14,213,370Summer (May '13 - October '13)13,895,694 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 18 0 , 0 8 6 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) 17 9 , 6 2 0 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) 18 1 , 6 0 2 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) 17 3 , 3 3 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 ) 16 6 , 4 0 9 Winter (November '10 - April '11)161,847Winter (November '11 - April '12)147,121Winter (November '12 - April '13)138,583 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 37 , 7 5 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 48 , 0 4 3 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 37 , 3 0 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 8, 4 3 4 ( a i r p o r t w a s cl o s e d M a y - A u g . ) Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 37 , 7 6 0 Summer (May '11 - October '11)32,418Summer (May '12 - October '12)26,626Summer (May '13 - October '13)29,162 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) 20 , 0 0 4 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) 18 , 0 5 1 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) 20 , 9 4 9 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 ) 17 , 4 8 3 Winter (November '10 - April '11)16,323Winter (November '11 - April '12)17,757Winter (November '12 - April '13)22,635 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 25 , 0 3 2 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 22 , 6 5 8 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 26 , 0 9 8 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 24 , 7 7 4 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 24 , 1 6 8 Summer (May '11 - October '11)26,132Summer (May '12 - October '12)26,142Summer (May '13 - October '13)19,640 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) No t a v a i l a b l e Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) 14 , 3 1 9 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) 12 , 5 7 5 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) 11 , 5 7 6 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 ) 10 , 6 1 6 Winter (November '10 - April '11)6,972Winter (November '11 - April '12)8,689Winter (November '12 - April '13)29,225 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 31 , 1 0 3 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 25 , 3 4 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 19 , 3 1 9 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 18 , 0 0 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 17 , 2 3 7 Summer (May '11 - October '11)18,307Summer (May '12 - October '12)27,883Summer (May '13 - October '13)16,512 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 5, 4 0 6 , 9 5 2 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) 5, 6 9 4 , 8 8 4 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) 5, 7 0 9 , 0 0 7 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) 5, 7 3 0 , 8 8 9 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 ) 5, 6 9 0 , 2 6 2 Winter (November '10 - April '11)5,236,367Winter (November '11 - April '12)5,160,226Winter (November '12 - April '13)5,211,592 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 5, 5 8 5 , 1 5 8 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 6, 0 7 4 , 0 2 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 5, 8 2 1 , 0 9 2 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 6, 0 4 3 , 7 2 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 5, 8 3 3 , 1 3 9 Summer (May '11 - October '11)5,554,275Summer (May '12 - October '12)5,598,788Summer (May '13 - October '13)5,609,828 Lo d g i n g R e p o r t : Oc c u p a n c y De s t i M e t r i c s : Bo o k i n g p a t t e r n s a t 18 V a i l l o d g i n g pr o p e r t i e s Lo d g i n g R e p o r t : Av e r a g e N i g h t l y Ro o m R a t e s De s t i M e t r i c s : Bo o k i n g p a t t e r n s a t 18 V a i l l o d g i n g pr o p e r t i e s 75,000 (estimate)85,000 (estimate)Annual (January '11 - December '11) 80 , 0 0 0 ( e s t i m a t e ) Av e r a g e n u m b e r o f ro o m s o c c u p i e d (2 2 4 7 o u t o f 3 5 9 8 ) Av e r a g e n i g h t l y ro o m r a t e s Ea g l e C o u n t y A i r p o r t Nu m b e r o f d a y s Pa r k i n g s t r u c t u r e s fu l l Nu m b e r o f v e h i c l e s in V a i l V i l l a g e Pa r k i n g S t r u c t u r e TO V T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Co m m u n i t y Ce n t e r At t e n d a n c e Pa r k i n g C o u n t s TO V T r a n s p o r t a t i o n TO V T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Nu m b e r o f v e h i c l e s in L i o n s h e a d Pa r k i n g S t r u c t u r e Nu m b e r o f v i s i t o r s to t h e D o b s o n I c e Ar e n a CD O T TO V T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Co m m u n i c a t i o n De p a r t m e n t Tu n n e l T r a f f i c Va i l I n f o r m a t i o n Ce n t e r V i s i t s Co m m u n i c a t i o n De p a r t m e n t DI A Ai r p o r t S t a t i s t i c s Nu m b e r o f v i s i t s t o th e L i o n s h e a d In f o r m a t i o n C e n t e r Nu m b e r o f v e h i c l e s on f r o n t a g e r o a d s Nu m b e r o f p e o p l e in t o D e n v e r In t e r n a t i o n a l Ai r p o r t Nu m b e r o f p e o p l e in t o E a g l e C o u n t y Ai r p o r t Nu m b e r o f v e h i c l e s th r u t h e Ei s e n h o w e r Tu n n e l / V a i l P a s s Nu m b e r o f v i s i t s t o th e V a i l V i l l a g e In f o r m a t i o n C e n t e r Annual (January '13 - December '13)85,000 (estimate) Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : T o u r i s m ( 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 1 3 ) An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 9 - De c e m b e r ' 0 9 ) 80 , 0 0 0 ( e s t i m a t e ) An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 8 - De c e m b e r ' 0 8 ) 80 , 0 0 0 ( e s t i m a t e ) An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 1 0 - De c e m b e r ' 1 0 ) Va i l R e c r e a t i o n Di s t r i c t Annual (January '12 - December '12) Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : T o u r i s m Pa g e 1 o f 7 Last Modified: 2/12/2014 2/18/2014 Da t a p r o v i d e d w e r e c o l l e c t e d b y t h e T O V a n d D e s t i M e t r i c s i n J a n . 2 0 0 9 a n d u p d a t e d i n F e b . 2 0 1 4 f r o m a v a r i e t y o f s e c o n d a r y s o u r c e s , w h i c h a r e t h o u g h t t o b e a c c u r a t e , b u t n o t i n d e p e n d e n t l y v e r i f i e d a n d b e s t u s e d as a general overview as a result. In d i c a t o r S o u r c e F o c u s S t u d y R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 5 - '0 6 ) Da t a ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 6 - '0 7 ) Da t a ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 7 - '0 8 ) Da t a ( ' 0 7 - ' 0 8 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 8 - '0 9 ) Da t a ( ' 0 8 - ' 0 9 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 9 - '1 0 ) Da t a ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) Report Date ('10-'11)Data ('10-'11)Report Date ('11-'12)Data ('11-'12)Report Date ('12-'13)Data ('12-'13) Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : T o u r i s m ( 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 1 3 ) Ea s t e r : D a t e S u n d a y Ap r i l 1 6 , 2 0 0 6 Su n d a y Ap r i l 8 , 2 0 0 7 Su n d a y Ma r c h 2 3 , 2 0 0 8 Su n d a y Ap r i l 1 2 , 2 0 0 9 Su n d a y Ap r i l 4 , 2 0 1 0 SundayApril 24, 2011SundayApril 8, 2012SundayMarch 31, 2013 4t h o f J u l y : D a y o f th e w e e k Ju l y 4 , 2 0 0 6 Tu e s d a y Ju l y 4 , 2 0 0 7 We d n e s d a y Ju l y 4 , 2 0 0 8 Fr i d a y Ju l y 4 , 2 0 0 9 Sa t u r d a y Ju l y 4 , 2 0 1 0 Su n d a y July 4, 2011 MondayJuly 4, 2012 WednesdayJuly 4, 2013 Thursday Ch r i s t m a s : D a y o f th e w e e k De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 0 6 Mo n d a y De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 0 6 Tu e s d a y De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 0 7 We d n e s d a y De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 0 8 Th u r s d a y De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 0 9 Fr i d a y December 25, 2010 SaturdayDecember 25, 2011 SundayDecember 25, 2012 Tuesday Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $2 . 3 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 6 - A p r i l ' 0 7 ) $2 . 3 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 7 - A p r i l ' 0 8 ) $3 . 0 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 8 - A p r i l ' 0 9 ) $1 . 8 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r '0 9 - A p r i l ' 1 0 $2 . 8 5 Winter (November '10 - April '11)$3.12Winter (November '11 - April '12)$3.35Winter (November '11 - April '12)$3.33 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $2 . 7 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $3 . 0 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $3 . 6 9 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $2 . 4 4 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) $2 . 7 6 Summer (May '11 - October '11)$3.56Summer (May '12 - October '12)$3.52Summer (May '12 - October '12)$3.56 Ev e n t At t e n d a n c e Hi g h l i n e S p o r t s & En t e r t a i n m e n t Ca r n i v a i l F e b r u a r y 2 6 - 2 8 , 2 0 0 6 VR I p r o d u c e d t h e ev e n t - n o # ' s av a i l a b l e Fe b r u a r y 1 8 - 2 0 , 20 0 7 ( V V T C B ) 7, 0 0 0 Fe b r u a r y 3 - 5 , 2 0 0 8 (H i g h l i n e S p o r t s ) 10 , 0 0 0 Fe b 2 2 - 2 4 , 2 7 , 2 0 0 9 15 , 0 0 0 Fe b 1 4 - 2 0 , 2 0 1 0 20 , 0 0 0 Mar 6-11, 201120,000Feb 21, 201220,000Event did not occurEvent did not occur Sk i a n d S n o w b o a r d Cl u b V a i l NO R A M C u p 2 0 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 22 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 1 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 2011Event did not occur2012Event did not occurJan. 31-Feb 5, 2013278 Total 110 Men, 83 Ladies, 85 Coaches + Officials Va i l V a l l e y Fo u n d a t i o n Th e S e s s i o n / T e v a Wi n t e r G a m e s Ja n u a r y 1 2 - 1 5 , 2 0 0 6 14 , 7 5 0 Ja n u a r y 1 1 - 1 4 , 2 0 0 7 15 , 0 0 0 Fe b r u a r y 7 - 1 0 , 2 0 0 8 17 , 0 0 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r Event did not occurEvent did not occurTeva Winter Games: Year 1 Feb. 9-12, 201210,000Teva Winter Games: Year 2 Feb. 8-10, 201317,319 Sk i a n d S n o w b o a r d Cl u b V a i l Ju n i o r O l y m p i c s : 7 da y s / 1 s t W e e k i n Ma r c h e a c h y e a r 20 0 6 : V a i l + B C 16 5 A t h l e t e s w/ p a r e n t s + co a c h e s 2 6 5 t o t a l 20 0 7 Ev e n t w a s h e l d i n As p e n 20 0 8 17 5 A t h l e t e s w/ p a r e n t s + co a c h e s 2 8 0 t o t a l Ma r c h 5 - 1 1 , 2 0 0 9 16 0 a t h l e t e s Ma r c h 3 - 1 1 , 2 0 1 0 17 0 a t h l e t e s 2011Event did not occurMar 3-10, 2012175 athletes 500 total2013 event in BC due to BurtonN/A Hi g h l i n e S p o r t s & En t e r t a i n m e n t Bu r t o n U S O p e n Sn o w b o a r d i n g Ch a m p i o n s h i p s 20 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 22 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 1 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 2011Event did not occur2012Event did not occur1st year: Feb 27-March 291,000 Va i l V a l l e y M e d i c a l Ce n t e r PI N K V a i l 2 0 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 22 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 1 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 2011Event did not occur2012Event did not occur3/9/2013 $352K raised1319 Va i l F i l m I n s t i t u t e V a i l F i l m F e s t i v a l M a r c h 3 0 - A p r i l 2 , 2 0 0 6 12 , 0 0 0 Ma r c h 2 9 - A p r i l 1 , 20 0 7 14 , 0 0 0 Ap r i l 3 - 6 , 2 0 0 8 12 , 5 0 0 Ap r i l 2 - 5 , 2 0 0 9 12 , 0 0 0 Ap r i l 1 - 4 , 2 0 1 0 14 , 0 0 0 Mar 31- Apr 3, 201114,000Mar 29-Apr 1, 20125,071* RRC (14,000*from recap)March 28-31, 201312,000 Ta s t e o f V a i l T a s t e o f V a i l A p r i l 5 - 8 , 2 0 0 6 4, 0 0 0 Ap r i l 1 1 - 1 4 , 2 0 0 7 7, 0 0 0 Ma r c h 2 9 - A p r i l 1 , 20 0 8 7, 0 0 0 Ap r i l 1 - 4 , 2 0 0 9 6, 0 0 0 Ap r i l 8 - 1 0 , 2 0 1 0 6, 6 0 0 April 7, 20115,000Apr 5, 2012: Lamb Cook-off8,000April 3-6, 201310,731 Hi g h l i n e S p o r t s & En t e r t a i n m e n t Sp r i n g B a c k t o V a i l A p r i l 3 - 1 6 , 2 0 0 6 24 , 0 0 0 Ap r i l 2 - 1 5 , 2 0 0 7 26 , 0 0 0 Ap r i l 7 - 1 3 , 2 0 0 8 30 , 0 0 0 Ap r i l 1 3 - 1 9 , 2 0 0 9 30 , 0 0 0 + Ap r i l 1 2 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 0 40 , 0 0 0 Apr 16-24, 201170,000 (2 weekends)Apr 9 - 15, 201230,000April 8-14, 201340,000 Hi g h l i n e F e a s t ! May 24-27, 2013 (inaugural year)950 Va i l V a l l e y Fo u n d a t i o n Te v a M o u n t a i n Ga m e s ( G o P r o M t n Ga m e s b e g i n n i n g 20 1 3 ) Ma y 3 1 - J u n e 4 , 2 0 0 6 28 , 0 0 0 Ma y 3 0 - J u n e 3 , 20 0 7 30 , 0 0 0 Ju n e 4 - 8 , 2 0 0 8 35 , 0 0 0 Ju n e 4 - 7 , 2 0 0 9 40 , 0 0 0 - V V F i s n o w pr o m o t e r Ju n e 3 - 6 , 2 0 1 0 35 , 0 3 7 June 2-5, 201146,897May 31-June 3, 201243,889*June 6-9, 201353,579 Ki n g o f t h e M o u n t a i n Ki n g o f t h e Mo u n t a i n V o l l e y b a l l Ju n e 1 6 - 1 8 , 2 0 0 6 56 0 p a r t i c i p a n t s + 2. 5 e s t i m a t e d en t o u r a g e p e r pl a y e r Ju n e 1 5 - 1 7 , 2 0 0 7 62 2 p a r t i c i p a n t s + 2. 5 e s t i m a t e d en t o u r a g e p e r p l a y e r Ju n e 1 3 - 1 5 , 2 0 0 8 65 0 p a r t i c i p a n t s + 2. 5 e s t i m a t e d en t o u r a g e p e r pl a y e r Ju n e 1 9 - 2 1 , 2 0 0 9 76 4 p a r t i c i p a n t s +2 . 5 e n t o u r a g e p e r pl a y e r Ju n e 1 8 - 2 0 , 2 0 1 0 82 8 p a r t i c i p a n t s June 17-19, 2011984 participantsJune 15-17, 20121,110 participants (6,860* total)June 14-163,000 Va i l C h a m b e r a n d Bu s i n e s s A s s o c i a t i o n So u t h o f t h e B o r d e r Fi e s t a 20 0 6 No t i m p l e m e n t e d 20 0 7 No t i m p l e m e n t e d 20 0 8 No t i m p l e m e n t e d Ju n e 2 0 , 2 0 0 9 1, 0 0 0 Ju n e 1 2 , 2 0 1 0 2, 5 0 0 June 11, 20116,2002012Did not occur2013Did not occur Va i l V a l l e y Fo u n d a t i o n Ho t S u m m e r N i g h t s 10 T u e s d a y s : J u n e 1 3 - Au g u s t 2 9 33 , 0 6 3 9 T u e s d a y s : J u n e 1 9 - Au g u s t 2 1 , 2 0 0 7 32 , 6 2 5 9 T u e s d a y s : J u n e 1 6 - Au g u s t 1 9 , 2 0 0 8 28 , 6 6 8 9 T u e s d a y : J u n e 1 6 - Au g 1 8 36 , 6 2 9 Tu e s d a y s , J u n 1 5 - Au g 2 4 31 , 8 6 5 9 Tuesdays, June 14- Aug 30, 201133,6839 Tuesdays, June 12- Aug 21, 201232,7169 Tuesdays, Jun 18 - Aug 2730,505 Me a d o w D r i v e Pa r t n e r s h i p Va i l F a r m e r s ' Ma r k e t Ju n e 1 8 - S e p t e m b e r 17 , 2 0 0 6 ( 1 4 M a r k e t s ) 10 0 , 0 0 0 Ju n e 1 6 - S e p t e m b e r 23 , 2 0 0 7 ( 1 4 Ma r k e t s ) 12 0 , 0 0 0 Ju n e 2 2 - S e p t e m b e r 21 , 2 0 0 8 ( 1 4 Ma r k e t s ) 13 0 , 0 0 0 Ju n e 2 1 - S e p t 2 0 , 20 0 9 ( 1 4 m a r k e t s ) 14 0 , 0 0 0 Ju n e 2 0 - S e p 1 9 , 20 1 0 14 0 , 0 0 0 June 19-Sept 25, 2011 (15 markets)168,000June 17- Sept 30 (16 Markets)140,00017 Sundays, June 16- Oct 6205,742 Va i l C h a m b e r a n d Bu s i n e s s A s s o c i a t i o n BB Q B o n a n z a 2 0 0 6 No t i m p l e m e n t e d Ju n e 2 3 , 2 0 0 7 ( 1 s t ye a r ) 1, 2 5 0 Ju n e 2 1 , 2 0 0 8 3, 5 0 0 Ju n e 2 7 , 2 0 0 9 4, 2 0 0 Ju n e 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 5, 8 0 0 June 25-26, 201124,0002012Did not occurEvent did not occurDid not occur Co l o r a d o L a c r o s s e Pr o m o t i o n s Va i l L a c r o s s e Sh o o t o u t Ju n e 2 4 - J u l y 4 , 2 0 0 6 10 2 t e a m s 16 , 0 0 0 t o t a l Ju n e 2 7 - J u l y 4 , , 20 0 7 10 0 t e a m s 17 , 1 1 6 t o t a l Ju n e 2 8 - J u l y 6 , 2 0 0 8 10 4 t e a m s 18 , 8 1 9 t o t a l Ju n e 2 6 - J u l y 5 , 20 0 9 95 T e a m s 16 , 0 0 0 t o t a l Ju n e 2 6 - J u l 4 , 2 0 1 0 10 3 T e a m s 1 7 , 5 0 0 to t a l June 25- July 3, 2011107 Teams 18,500June 30-July 8, 201299 Teams 23,617June 29-July 713,543 Ea g l e V a l l e y E v e n t s A m e r i c a D a y s T u e s d a y , J u l y 4 , 2 0 0 6 30 , 0 0 0 We d n e s d a y , J u l y 4 , 20 0 7 35 , 0 0 0 Fr i d a y , J u l y 4 , 2 0 0 8 35 , 0 0 0 Sa t u r d a y , J u l y 4 , 20 0 9 40 , 0 0 0 Su n d a y , J u l y 4 , 2 0 1 0 35 , 5 0 0 Monday, July 4, 201142,000Wed. July 4, 2012 Human Movement Management42,000 (63 parade entries)Highline: July 4-655,000 Fu e l P r i c e s En e r g y I n f o r m a t i o n Ad m i n i s t r a t i o n Ho l i d a y T i m i n g Ca l e n d a r Av e r a g e p r i c e o f ga s o l i n e p e r g a l l o n (U S D ) i n C o l o r a d o - av e o f w e e k l y av e r a g e s Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : T o u r i s m Pa g e 2 o f 7 Last Modified: 2/12/2014 2/18/2014 Da t a p r o v i d e d w e r e c o l l e c t e d b y t h e T O V a n d D e s t i M e t r i c s i n J a n . 2 0 0 9 a n d u p d a t e d i n F e b . 2 0 1 4 f r o m a v a r i e t y o f s e c o n d a r y s o u r c e s , w h i c h a r e t h o u g h t t o b e a c c u r a t e , b u t n o t i n d e p e n d e n t l y v e r i f i e d a n d b e s t u s e d as a general overview as a result. In d i c a t o r S o u r c e F o c u s S t u d y R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 5 - '0 6 ) Da t a ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 6 - '0 7 ) Da t a ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 7 - '0 8 ) Da t a ( ' 0 7 - ' 0 8 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 8 - '0 9 ) Da t a ( ' 0 8 - ' 0 9 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 9 - '1 0 ) Da t a ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) Report Date ('10-'11)Data ('10-'11)Report Date ('11-'12)Data ('11-'12)Report Date ('12-'13)Data ('12-'13) Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : T o u r i s m ( 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 1 3 ) Ev e n t At t e n d a n c e Br a v o ! Br a v o ! ( G R F A pe r f o r m a n c e s o n l y ) 19 p e r f o r m a n c e s : J u n e 28 - J u l y 2 8 , 2 0 0 6 36 , 7 2 7 19 p e r f o r m a n c e s : Ju n e 2 7 - J u l y 2 7 , 20 0 7 32 , 6 4 9 20 p e r f o r m a n c e s : Ju n e 2 5 - J u l y 2 5 , 20 0 8 34 , 8 6 8 19 P e r f o r m a n c e s : Ju l y 1 - A u g 4 , 2 0 0 9 34 , 5 3 0 Ju n e 2 5 - A u g 3 , 2 0 1 0 41 , 4 6 9 20 Performances: June 25-Aug 3, 2011 41,385June 25-Aug 4, 2012Ticketed: 45,492 Non-Ticketed: 13,205 Total: 58,697Summer 2013: Ticketed @ GRFA: 42,762Total: 60,982 Va i l V a l l e y Fo u n d a t i o n Va i l I n t e r n a t i o n a l Da n c e F e s t i v a l (G R F A pe r f o r m a n c e s o n l y ) 7 p e r f o r m a n c e s : J u l y 3 0 - Au g u s t 1 3 , 2 0 0 6 11 , 6 5 4 8 p e r f o r m a n c e s : J u l y 29 - A u g u s t 1 2 , 2 0 0 7 12 , 2 4 9 7 p e r f o r m a n c e s : J u l y 27 - A u g u s t 9 , 2 0 0 8 11 , 6 9 8 8 P e r f o r m a n c e s (G R F A ) : J u l y 2 7 - Au g 1 0 , 2 0 0 9 17 , 5 0 0 Ju l y 2 6 - A u g 1 0 , 20 1 0 20 , 6 0 9 9 Performances: July 26-Aug 14, 201116,968 10 Performances: July 24-Aug 11, 201218,419*9 Performances: July 28-Aug 918,700 Co m m i s s i o n o n Sp e c i a l E v e n t s Cu m u l a t i v e At t e n d a n c e a t GR F A Pe r f o r m a n c e s : A l l Ev e n t s Su m m e r 2 0 0 6 50 p e r f o r m a n c e s 91 , 7 5 2 Su m m e r 2 0 0 7 4 7 p e r f o r m a n c e s 86 , 3 3 2 Su m m e r 2 0 0 8 43 p e r f o r m a n c e s 83 , 7 6 2 Su m m e r 2 0 0 9 44 p e r f o r m a n c e s 91 , 0 1 3 Su m m e r 2 0 1 0 48 p e r f o r m a n c e s 98 , 4 4 4 Summer 201148 performances 101,549Summer 201249 performances 99,646Summer 201340 performances 91,481 Bl u e C r e e k Pr o d u c t i o n s LH S a t u r d a y Af t e r n o o n C l u b 20 0 6 No t i m p l e m e n t e d 20 0 7 No t i m p l e m e n t e d Su m m e r 2 0 0 8 : ( 1 s t ye a r : 5 F r i d a y s ) 2, 5 0 0 Ju l y 3 - A u g 1 4 , 2 0 0 9 (7 F r i d a y s : B l u e Cr e e k P r o d u c t i o n s 3, 5 0 0 6 S a t u r d a y s , J u l y 1 0 - Au g 1 4 , 2 0 1 0 2, 9 7 5 6 Saturdays, July 9- Aug 13, 20113,425June 16-Aug 11, 2012 (9 Saturdays)4,320*9 Saturdays: June 9- Aug 104,955 Mo o n R i v e r R a n c h Ro c k y M o u n t a i n An t i q u e F e s t i v a l 20 0 6 No t i m p l e m e n t e d 20 0 7 No t i m p l e m e n t e d Au g u s t 1 - 3 , 2 0 0 8 : (1 s t y e a r ) 8, 0 0 0 Au g 2 1 - 2 3 , 2 0 0 9 5, 0 0 0 Ju l y 1 6 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 0 5, 0 0 0 July 15-17, 20115,0002012Event did not occurEvent did not occurEvent did not occur Te a m Ch a m p i o n s h i p s I n t l Ki c k - I t 3 v 3 S o c c e r A u g u s t 4 - 6 , 2 0 0 6 35 1 t e a m s 73 7 1 i n c l u d i n g sp e c t a t o r s Au g u s t 3 - 5 , 2 0 0 7 30 9 t e a m s 64 8 9 i n c l u d i n g sp e c t a t o r s Au g u s t 1 - 3 , 2 0 0 8 30 0 t e a m s 63 0 0 i n c l u d i n g sp e c t a t o r s Ju l y 3 1 - A u g 2 , 2 0 0 9 30 0 t e a m s 8 1 0 0 in c l u d i n g sp e c t a t o r s Ju l 3 0 - A u g 1 , 2 0 1 0 28 8 T e a m s July 29-31, 201117,400 (290 teams)July 27-29, 201217,700 (295 teams)July 26 - 28, 201323,895 (295 teams) Ea g l e V a l l e y E v e n t s V a i l A r t s F e s t i v a l Au g u s t 1 1 - 1 3 , 2 0 0 6 : E L H C i r c l e 5, 0 0 0 Au g u s t 1 0 - 1 2 , 2 0 0 7 : E L H C i r c l e 3, 5 0 0 Au g u s t 8 - 1 0 , 2 0 0 8 : E L i o n s h e a d C i r c l e 3, 0 0 0 Ju n e 2 6 - 2 8 , 2 0 0 9 9, 0 0 0 Ju n e 2 5 - 2 7 , 2 0 1 0 8, 5 0 0 June 24-26, 201110,455June 29-July 1, 201215,149June 28-3014,472 Co m m i s s i o n o n Sp e c i a l E v e n t s Va i l S o u l M u s i c Fe s t i v a l 20 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r Au g . 2 0 - 2 1 , 2 0 1 0 (1 s t y e a r ) 1, 7 0 0 Aug. 19-20, 2011 1,600Aug. 17-19, 20121,874*Event did not occurDid not occur Co m m i s s i o n o n Sp e c i a l E v e n t s Di v a s H a l f Ma r a t h o n 20 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 1 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r Aug. 19-21, 2011 (1st year)2,6922012Did not occurEvent did not occurDid not occur Co m m i s s i o n o n Sp e c i a l E v e n t s US A P r o C y c l i n g Ch a l l e n g e 20 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 1 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r Aug. 25, 2011 (1st Year)30,0002012Did not occurAug 23. Friday30,000 Va i l J a z z F o u n d a t i o n J a z z @ t h e M a r k e t 9 S u n d a y s 2, 7 0 0 9 S u n d a y s 2, 7 0 0 9 S u n d a y s 2, 7 0 0 10 S u n d a y s : J u n e 2 8 - Au g 3 0 , 2 0 0 9 2, 7 0 0 9 S u n d a y s , J u n 2 7 - Au g 2 9 / n o J u l y 4 , 20 1 0 3, 0 0 0 Jun 26- Aug 28, 2011 (10 Sundays)3,500June 24- Aug. 30 (10 Sundays)1,500(10 Sundays)2,250 Va i l J a z z F o u n d a t i o n J a z z @ V a i l S q u a r e Ju l y 3 1 - A u g u s t 2 8 , 20 0 8 ( 1 s t y e a r : 5 Th u r s d a y s ) 3, 0 0 0 5 T h u r s d a y s : A u g 6 - Se p t 3 , 2 0 0 9 3, 5 0 0 5 T h u r s d a y s , A u g 5 - Se p 2 , 2 0 1 0 2, 7 0 0 July 7- Sept 1, 2011 (9 Thursdays)7,200(9 Thursdays)9,000(9 Thursdays)9,000 Va i l J a z z F o u n d a t i o n V a i l J a z z P a r t y S e p t e m b e r 1 - 4 , 2 00 6 3, 5 0 0 Au g u s t 3 1 - Se p t e m b e r 3 , 2 0 0 7 3, 5 0 0 Au g u s t 2 9 - S e p t 1 , 20 0 8 3, 5 0 0 Se p t 3 - 7 , 2 0 0 9 4, 0 0 0 Se p 2 - 6 , 2 0 1 0 4, 8 0 0 Sept 2-5, 20113,200Aug 31- Sept 3, 20123,500Aug 30 - Sept 2, 20133,000 Va i l J a z z F o u n d a t i o n Va i l J a z z F e s t i v a l : al l e v e n t s co m b i n e d 20 0 6 6, 2 0 0 20 0 7 6, 2 0 0 20 0 8 9, 2 0 0 Su m m e r 2 0 0 9 10 , 2 0 0 Su m m e r 2 0 1 0 10 , 5 0 0 June 26-Sept 5, 201113,900June 24- Sept 3, 2012 (40 performances)13,850*(40 performances in total)20,000 Va i l V a l l e y Fo u n d a t i o n St r e e t B e a t 2 0 0 5 - 0 6 ( 1 0 c o n c e r t s ) 28 , 5 0 0 20 0 6 - 0 7 ( 1 1 co n c e r t s ) 26 , 5 0 0 20 0 7 - 0 8 ( 6 c o n c e r t s ) 22 , 6 0 0 20 0 8 - 0 9 ( 1 0 co n c e r t s ) 25 , 0 0 0 20 0 9 - 2 0 1 0 ( 9 co n c e r t s ) 22 , 0 0 0 Dec. 2010-Apr. 2011 (9 concerts)22,500Dec. 2011- April 2012 (9 performances)14,000*Event did not occurEvent did not occur Gr a n d T r a v e r s e Ad v e n t u r e s / V R D Ke e n V a i l K i d s Ad v e n t u r e R a c e 20 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r Au g . 7 , 2 0 1 0 396Aug. 13, 20111,744August 10-12, 20122660*Aug 8-116820 (232 teams) Gr a n F o n d o U S A G r a n F o n d o V a i l 2 0 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 1 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 2011Event did not occurAug. 18-19 (1st year)466*Event did not occurEvent did not occur Hi g h l i n e S p o r t s & En t e r t a i n m e n t Go u r m e t o n G o r e 2 0 0 6 No t i n s t i t u t e d Se p t e m b e r 1 - 2 , 20 0 7 12 , 5 0 0 Au g u s t 2 9 - 3 1 , 2 0 0 8 18 , 0 0 0 Se p t 4 - 6 , 2 0 0 9 20 , 0 0 0 Se p t 4 - 5 , 2 0 1 0 20 , 0 0 0 - 3 0 , 0 0 0 Sept.3-5, 2011 (Monday added)30,000Aug 31- Sept 3, 201222,500*Aug 3- Sep 250,000 Hi g h l i n e S p o r t s & En t e r t a i n m e n t Ok t o b e r f e s t Se p t e m b e r 8 - 1 0 & 1 5 - 17 , 2 0 0 6 40 , 0 0 0 Se p t e m b e r 7 - 9 @ 1 4 - 16 , 2 0 0 7 40 , 0 0 0 Se p t e m b e r 5 - 7 & 1 2 - 14 , 2 0 0 8 40 , 0 0 0 Se p t 1 1 - 1 3 & 1 8 - 2 0 , 20 0 9 40 , 0 0 0 + Se p t 1 0 - 1 2 & 1 7 - 1 9 , 20 1 0 40 , 0 0 0 - 5 0 , 0 0 0 Sept. 9-11 & 16-18, 201140,000Sept 7-9 LH, Sept 14-16 VV, 201231,000*Sep 6-8 LH & 13-15 VV55,000 I O p e n e r s Va i l R e s t a u r a n t Mo n t h 20 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r Se p t . 2 0 - O c t 1 7 , 20 1 0 ( 1 s t y e a r e v e n t ) Un d e t e r m i n e d Sept. 19-Oct.16, 2011Event did not occurSept. 17- Oct. 1412,000*Event did not occurEvent did not occur Gr o u p 9 7 0 Va i l - B C R e s t a u r a n t We e k 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 1 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 2011Event did not occur2012Event did not occurSept 27 - Oct 6: Inaugural year42,211 Am e r i c a C u p A m e r i c a C u p 2 0 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 1 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r Sept. 15-18, 2011 (1st year)600Sept. 20-23850*Sep 10-15196 Competitors Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : T o u r i s m Pa g e 3 o f 7 Last Modified: 2/12/2014 2/18/2014 Da t a p r o v i d e d w e r e c o l l e c t e d b y t h e T O V a n d D e s t i M e t r i c s i n J a n . 2 0 0 9 a n d u p d a t e d i n F e b . 2 0 1 4 f r o m a v a r i e t y o f s e c o n d a r y s o u r c e s , w h i c h a r e t h o u g h t t o b e a c c u r a t e , b u t n o t i n d e p e n d e n t l y v e r i f i e d a n d b e s t u s e d as a general overview as a result. In d i c a t o r S o u r c e F o c u s S t u d y R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 5 - '0 6 ) Da t a ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 6 - '0 7 ) Da t a ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 7 - '0 8 ) Da t a ( ' 0 7 - ' 0 8 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 8 - '0 9 ) Da t a ( ' 0 8 - ' 0 9 ) Re p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 9 - '1 0 ) Da t a ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) Report Date ('10-'11)Data ('10-'11)Report Date ('11-'12)Data ('11-'12)Report Date ('12-'13)Data ('12-'13) Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : T o u r i s m ( 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 1 3 ) Ev e n t At t e n d a n c e An t h e m S p o r t s T o u r o f V a i l 2 0 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 1 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 2011Event did not occurSept. 29-30 (1st year) 2,521*Event did not occurEvent did not occur Li v i n g W e l l L i v i n g A t Y o u r P e a k 2 0 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 1 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 2011Event did not occurSept. 13-15423Sep 19-21350 Li o n s h e a d Me r c h a n t ' s As s o c i a t i o n C o l o r a d o G r a n d S e p t e m b e r 1 7 - 2 1 , 2 0 0 6 25 0 p a r t i c i p a n t s , n o co n c o u r s Se p t e m b e r 1 6 - 2 0 , 20 0 7 25 0 p a r t i c i p a n t s , n o co n c o u r s Se p t e m b e r 1 5 - 2 0 , 20 0 8 27 5 p a r t i c i p a n t s , 1, 2 5 0 C o n c o u r s sp e c t a t o r s Se p t 1 7 - 1 8 , 2 0 0 9 1, 0 0 0 Se p t 1 6 - 1 7 , 2 0 1 0 22 5 P a r t i c i p a n t s 12 0 0 S p e c t a t o r s Sept 16-17, 2011350 participants 1200 SpectatorsSept. 14-15, 20122,050*Sep 20-211,500 Va i l S y m p o s i u m Un l i m i t e d Ad v e n t u r e S p e a k e r Se r i e s ( 6 e a c h ye a r ) 20 0 6 72 5 20 0 7 1, 1 5 2 20 0 8 85 8 20 0 9 1, 0 0 7 20 1 0 777201181520126712013: 5 in series650 Va i l V a l l e y S o c c e r Cl u b Va i l C h a l l e n g e C u p O c t o b e r 7 - 8 , 2 0 0 6 2, 2 0 0 p l a y e r s 4, 0 0 0 s p e c t a t o r s Oc t o b e r 6 - 7 , 2 0 0 7 2, 0 0 0 p l a y e r s 3, 5 0 0 s p e c t a t o r s Oc t o b e r 4 - 5 , 2 0 0 8 1, 8 0 0 p l a y e r s 3, 2 0 0 s p e c t a t o r s Su m m e r 2 0 0 9 1, 5 0 0 p l a y e r s 3, 5 0 0 s p e c t a t o r s Su m m e r 2 0 1 0 19 8 0 p l a y e r s 3 , 5 0 0 - 40 0 0 s p e c t a t o r s October 1-2, 20113,100Oct. 6-7, 20127,500*Oct 5-6Requested Sk i a n d S n o w b o a r d Cl u b V a i l Sk i S w a p O c t o b e r 2 7 , 2 8 , 2 0 0 6 3, 0 0 0 Oc t o b e r 2 6 - 2 7 , 2 0 0 7 3, 5 0 0 No v e m b e r 7 - 8 , 2 0 0 8 4, 0 0 0 No v e m b e r 2 0 0 9 1, 7 0 0 No v e m b e r 2 0 1 0 2, 1 0 0 October 28-29, 20112,862Oct. 26-27, 20122,095Oct 25-261,857 Hi g h l i n e S p o r t s & En t e r t a i n m e n t Sn o w D a z e De c e m b e r 4 - 1 7 , 2 0 0 6 (1 s t y e a r ) 15 , 0 0 0 De c e m b e r 3 - 1 6 , 20 0 7 20 , 0 0 0 De c e m b e r 8 - 1 5 , 20 0 8 17 , 5 0 0 De c e m b e r 2 0 0 9 20 , 0 0 0 De c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 75 , 0 0 0 Dec. 5-11, 201175,000Dec. 10-16, 201255,000Dec 9-15, 201362,518 Hi g h l i n e S p o r t s & En t e r t a i n m e n t Va i l F a m i l y H o l i d a z e 2 0 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r De c e m b e r 2 0 1 0 ( 1 s t ye a r ) No t A v a i l a b l e Dec. 17-25, 3150,000Dec. 17-25, 31, 201250,000Dec 20-22, 31, 20138,325 Hi g h l i n e S p o r t s & En t e r t a i n m e n t Va i l N Y E 2 0 0 6 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 7 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 8 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 0 9 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 20 1 0 Ev e n t d i d n o t o c c u r 2011Event did not occurDec 31, 2012Not funded by CSE in 2012Dec 31, 2013900 * Attendance counted by third party (RRC Associates) Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : T o u r i s m Pa g e 4 o f 7 Last Modified: 2/12/2014 2/18/2014 Da t a p r o v i d e d w e r e c o l l e c t e d b y t h e T O V a n d D e s t i M e tr i c s i n J a n . 2 0 0 9 a n d u p d a t e d i n F e b . 2 0 1 4 f r o m a va r i e t y o f s e c o n d a r y s o u r c e s , w h i c h a r e t h o u g h t t o be a c c u r a t e , b u t n o t i n d e p e n d e n t l y v e r i f i e d a n d b e s t used as a general overview as a result. In d i c a t o r S o u r c e D e s c r i p t i o n R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) D a t a ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) D a t a ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 7 - ' 0 8 ) D a t a ( ' 0 7 - ' 0 8 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 8 - ' 0 9 ) D at a ( ' 0 8 - ' 0 9 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) D a t a ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) R e p ort Date ('10-'11)Data ('10-'11)Report Date ('11-'12)Data ('11-'12)Report Date ('12-'13)Data ('12-'13) Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 17 4 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) 17 5 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) 17 7 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) 97 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - A p r i l '1 0 ) 121Winter (November '10 - April '11)148Winter (November '11 - April '12)151Winter (November '12 - April '13)182 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 21 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 15 8 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 14 9 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 11 5 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - O c t o b e r '1 0 ) 195Summer (May '11 - October '11)126Summer (May '12 - October '12)186Summer (May '13 - October '13)199 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $1 , 1 6 8 , 2 4 9 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $2 , 1 6 9 , 9 3 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $2 , 2 5 8 , 3 6 4 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $2 , 8 5 4 , 3 2 5 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - A p r i l '1 0 ) $1,641,593Winter (November '10 - April '11)$1,780,462Winter (November '11 - April '12)$1,709,393Winter (November '12 - April '13)$1,423,375 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $1 , 3 9 1 , 5 2 6 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $1 , 3 7 0 , 6 9 2 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $2 , 5 0 8 , 7 8 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $1 , 1 1 2 , 7 2 8 . 7 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - O c t o b e r '1 0 ) $2,111,644.10Summer (May '11 - October '11)$1,443,006Summer (May '12 - October '12)$1,382,832Summer (May '13 - October '13)$1,234,990 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $7 2 7 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $9 0 2 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $7 6 8 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $1 , 1 0 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - A p r i l '1 0 ) $791Winter (November '10 - April '11)$809Winter (November '11 - April '12)$820Winter (November '12 - April '13)$734 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $8 3 1 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $7 2 6 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $1 , 3 4 4 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $5 6 8 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - O c t o b e r '1 0 ) $1,060Summer (May '11 - October '11)$724Summer (May '12 - October '12)$652Summer (May '13 - October '13)$682 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $2 0 3 , 2 7 5 , 3 0 0 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $3 7 9 , 7 3 8 , 2 0 0 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $3 9 9 , 7 3 0 , 5 0 0 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $2 7 6 , 8 6 9 , 5 0 0 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - A p r i l '1 0 ) $198,632,700Winter (November '10 - April '11)$258,807,117Winter (November '11 - April '12)$252,990,200Winter (November '12 - April '13)$259,054,380 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $3 0 1 , 9 6 1 , 1 0 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $2 1 6 , 5 6 9 , 4 0 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $3 7 3 , 8 0 9 , 3 0 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $1 2 7 , 9 6 3 , 8 0 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - O c t o b e r '1 0 ) $411,770,600Summer (May '11 - October '11)$174,867,073Summer (May '12 - October '12)$261,284,200Summer (May '13 - October '13)$235,995,092 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 94 . 9 0 % Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) 95 . 3 0 % Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) 96 . 0 0 % Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) 91 . 8 3 % Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - A p r i l '1 0 ) 85.44%Winter (November '10 - April '11)87.50%Winter (November '11 - April '12)89.27%Winter (November '12 - April '13)91.25% Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 94 . 5 0 % Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 94 . 4 0 % Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 97 . 4 0 % Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 85 . 1 2 % Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - O c t o b e r '1 0 ) 89.92%Summer (May '11 - October '11)90.00%Summer (May '12 - October '12)90.06%Summer (May '13 - October '13)91.86% Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 16 5 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) 16 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) 14 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) 82 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - A p r i l '1 0 ) 113Winter (November '10 - April '11)148Winter (November '11 - April '12)143Winter (November '12 - April '13)171 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 20 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 14 4 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 15 6 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 98 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - O c t o b e r '1 0 ) 194Summer (May '11 - October '11)120Summer (May '12 - October '12)182Summer (May '13 - October '13)194 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 5 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) 10 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) 11 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) 15 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - A p r i l '1 0 ) 8Winter (November '10 - April '11)5Winter (November '11 - April '12)8Winter (November '12 - April '13)11 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 2 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 6 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 17 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - O c t o b e r '1 0 ) 1Summer (May '11 - October '11)6Summer (May '12 - October '12)4Summer (May '13 - October '13)5 Annual (January '11 - December '11) Ea g l e C o u n t y As s e s s o r ' s O f f i c e Annual (January '11 - December '11)Annual (January '12 - December '12)0Annual (January '12 - December '12)0 Annual (January '12 - December '12)0 Annual (January '12 - December '12)089364 Gr o s s S a l e s An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 1 0 - De c e m b e r ' 1 0 ) Ea g l e C o u n t y As s e s s o r ' s O f f i c e Fr a c t i o n a l F e e Un i t s Co n s t r u c t e d Co m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t De p a r t m e n t Nu m b e r o f ad d i t i o n a l f r a c t i o n a l fe e u n i t s co n s t r u c t e d w i t h i n Va i l 0 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 1 0 - De c e m b e r ' 1 0 ) An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 1 0 - De c e m b e r ' 1 0 ) 29,006sfAnnual (January '11 - December '11)0 0 Annual (January '11 - December '11)0 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 1 0 - De c e m b e r ' 1 0 ) Pr i c e R a t i o Nu m b e r o f ad d i t i o n a l d w e l l i n g un i t s c o n s t r u c t e d wi t h i n V a i l Dw e l l i n g U n i t s Co n s t r u c t e d Av e r a g e r a t i o o f l i s t pr i c e t o s a l e p r i c e wi t h i n V a i l La n d T i t l e G u a r a n t e e Co m p a n y 9, 2 5 0 s f Co m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t De p a r t m e n t An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 6 - De c e m b e r ' 0 6 ) An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 6 - De c e m b e r ' 0 6 ) To t a l G r o s s S a l e s Am o u n t ( U S D ) wi t h i n V a i l 24 Nu m b e r o f ad d i t i o n a l h o t e l un i t s c o n s t r u c t e d wi t h i n V a i l Nu m b e r o f re s i d e n t i a l pr o p e r t i e s s o l d wi t h i n V a i l An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 6 - De c e m b e r ' 0 6 ) Re a l E s t a t e S a l e s Ea g l e C o u n t y As s e s s o r ' s O f f i c e To t a l n u m b e r o f Re a l E s t a t e Tr a n s a c t i o n s w i t h i n Va i l Ea g l e C o u n t y As s e s s o r ' s O f f i c e Av e r a g e s a l e p r i c e of R e a l E s t a t e tr a n s a c t i o n s w i t h i n Va i l Nu m b e r o f co m m e r c i a l pr o p e r t i e s s o l d wi t h i n V a i l Ea g l e C o u n t y As s e s s o r ' s O f f i c e Co m m e r c i a l Pr o p e r t i e s S o l d Sa l e P r i c e Pr i c e P e r S q u a r e Fo o t Av e r a g e p r i c e o f Re a l E s t a t e p e r sq u a r e f o o t w i t h i n Va i l Re s i d e n t i a l Pr o p e r t i e s S o l d Ne t N e w Co m m e r c i a l Sq u a r e F o o t a g e Co m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t De p a r t m e n t Ne t N e w Co m m e r c i a l S q u a r e Fo o t a g e Co n s t r u c t e d w i t h i n Va i l Ho t e l / Ac c o m m o d a t i o n Un i t s Co n s t r u c t e d Co m m u n i t y De v e l o p m e n t De p a r t m e n t Ea g l e C o u n t y As s e s s o r ' s O f f i c e An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 6 - De c e m b e r ' 0 6 ) 0 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 8 - De c e m b e r ' 0 8 ) An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 7 - De c e m b e r ' 0 7 ) 11 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 8 - De c e m b e r ' 0 8 ) 0 75 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 7 - De c e m b e r ' 0 7 ) An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 7 - De c e m b e r ' 0 7 ) 9 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 7 - De c e m b e r ' 0 7 ) 90 77 24 , 5 6 8 s f 36 , 2 0 7 s f An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 8 - De c e m b e r ' 0 8 ) An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 8 - De c e m b e r ' 0 8 ) 0 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 9 - De c e m b e r ' 0 9 ) 1, 5 5 2 s f An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 9 - De c e m b e r ' 0 9 ) 59 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 9 - De c e m b e r ' 0 9 ) 2 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 9 - De c e m b e r ' 0 9 ) Annual (January '13 - December '13)0 Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : R e a l E s t a t e ( 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 1 3 ) Annual (January '13 - December '13)4 Annual (January '13 - December '13)0 Annual (January '13 - December '13)0 0 Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : R e a l E s t a t e Pa g e 5 o f 7 Last Modified: 2/12/2014 2/18/2014 Da t a p r o v i d e d w e r e c o l l e c t e d b y t h e T O V a n d D e s t i M e tr i c s i n J a n . 2 0 0 9 a n d u p d a t e d i n F e b . 2 0 1 4 f r o m a va r i e t y o f s e c o n d a r y s o u r c e s , w h i c h a r e t h o u g h t t o be a c c u r a t e , b u t n o t i n d e p e n d e n t l y v e r i f i e d a n d b e s t used as a general overview as a result. So u r c e D e s c r i p t i o n R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) D a t a ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) D a t a ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 7- ' 0 8 ) D a t a ( ' 0 7 - ' 0 8 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 8 - ' 0 9 ) D a t a ( ' 0 8 - '0 9 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) D a t a ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) R e p o r t D a t e ('10-'11)Data ('10-'11)Report Date ('11-'12)Data ('11-'12)Report Date ('12-'13)Data ('12-'13) Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $2 , 1 5 0 , 6 4 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $2 , 2 3 5 , 6 6 5 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $2 , 1 0 2 , 1 1 6 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $1 , 5 9 8 , 2 7 1 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - Ap r i l ' 1 0 ) $1 , 6 9 6 , 0 7 2 Winter (November '10 - April '11)$1,958,121Winter (November '11 - April '12)$2,064,417Winter (November '12 - April '13)$2,237,745 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $7 0 9 , 0 9 1 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $7 2 4 , 9 9 8 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $6 6 6 , 1 5 5 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $5 7 3 , 5 0 5 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) $6 0 9 , 4 5 2 Summer (May '11 - October '11)$693,894Summer (May '12 - October '12)$761,608Summer (May '13 - October '13$823,182 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $6 8 0 , 2 9 2 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $7 0 4 , 9 1 1 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $8 5 6 , 9 0 6 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $8 2 8 , 9 1 5 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - Ap r i l ' 1 0 ) $8 8 3 , 5 5 6 Winter (November '10 - April '11)$977,397Winter (November '11 - April '12)$945,095Winter (November '12 - April '13)$979,379 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $1 5 4 , 9 8 4 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $1 5 1 , 5 6 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $2 1 0 , 3 4 3 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $1 8 7 , 1 7 5 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) $1 9 9 , 1 5 2 Summer (May '11 - October '11)$228,326Summer (May '12 - October '12)$228,588Summer (May '13 - October '13$231,196 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $1 , 1 0 9 , 7 8 1 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $1 , 1 4 4 , 3 8 8 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $1 , 1 9 2 , 7 0 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $1 , 1 5 3 , 7 8 9 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - Ap r i l ' 1 0 ) $1 , 0 9 5 , 9 4 4 Winter (November '10 - April '11)$1,131,777Winter (November '11 - April '12)$1,129,364Winter (November '12 - April '13)$1,165,058 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $7 0 7 , 5 8 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $7 1 2 , 1 2 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $7 6 4 , 7 2 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $6 8 0 , 9 5 1 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) $6 6 1 , 8 2 4 Summer (May '11 - 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Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $1 , 0 6 2 , 4 2 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $1 , 0 9 1 , 5 7 9 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $8 0 7 , 3 0 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - Ap r i l ' 1 0 ) $7 7 3 , 4 7 9 Winter (November '10 - April '11)$818,314Winter (November '11 - April '12)$835,811Winter (November '12 - April '13)$875,532 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $2 9 4 , 3 8 2 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $3 0 2 , 7 7 9 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $3 0 8 , 9 2 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $2 1 9 , 3 5 3 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) $2 3 7 , 9 6 4 Summer (May '11 - October '11)$268,044Summer (May '12 - October '12)$303,198Summer (May '13 - October '13$304,002 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $1 , 7 0 9 , 7 3 1 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $1 , 8 6 5 , 6 7 0 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $1 , 8 4 7 , 5 6 4 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $1 , 6 5 3 , 7 3 8 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - Ap r i l ' 1 0 ) $1 , 6 7 9 , 6 8 1 Winter (November '10 - April '11)$2,023,554Winter (November '11 - April '12)$2,248,504Winter (November '12 - April '13)$2,319,870 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $7 7 7 , 9 7 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $8 6 7 , 2 4 0 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $8 7 2 , 5 6 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $7 4 1 , 0 5 4 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) $8 5 3 , 5 4 9 Summer (May '11 - October '11)$1,082,986Summer (May '12 - October '12)$1,217,111Summer (May '13 - October '13$1,276,608 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $3 9 5 , 7 8 9 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $3 9 8 , 3 7 5 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $5 5 2 , 0 6 8 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $5 8 1 , 4 0 8 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - Ap r i l ' 1 0 ) $5 8 6 , 8 2 0 Winter (November '10 - April '11)$632,942Winter (November '11 - April '12)$636,214Winter (November '12 - April '13)$633,807 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $1 7 2 , 7 6 4 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $2 2 7 , 8 5 8 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $3 0 8 , 7 2 8 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $2 4 5 , 6 4 9 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) $2 7 8 , 2 2 9 Summer (May '11 - October '11)$287,316Summer (May '12 - October '12)$356,930Summer (May '13 - October '13$359,494 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $4 2 7 , 5 8 5 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $4 4 5 , 5 4 9 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $4 1 9 , 8 2 4 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $3 5 7 , 0 0 9 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - Ap r i l ' 1 0 ) $3 2 0 , 6 5 7 Winter (November '10 - April '11)$335,369Winter (November '11 - April '12)$341,398Winter (November '12 - April '13)$353,727 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $3 2 1 , 0 1 9 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $3 3 5 , 2 6 3 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $2 8 6 , 2 4 4 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $2 2 8 , 9 7 9 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) $2 5 5 , 1 4 7 Summer (May '11 - October '11)$269,587Summer (May '12 - October '12)$283,365Summer (May '13 - October '13$301,049 Sa l e s t a x % In c r e a s e Fu l l Y e a r 2 0 0 6 v s . f u l l ye a r 2 0 0 5 8. 2 % Fu l l Y e a r S a l e s T a x In c r e a s e ( D e c r e a s e ) 6. 0 % Fu l l Y e a r S a l e s T a x In c r e a s e ( D e c r e a s e ) 3. 8 % Fu l l Y e a r S a l e s T a x In c r e a s e ( D e c r e a s e ) -1 3 . 8 % Fu l l Y e a r S a l e s T a x In c r e a s e ( D e c r e a s e ) 4. 5 % Full Year Sales Tax Increase (Decrease)10.5%Full Year Sales Tax Increase (Decrease)2.4%Full Year Sales Tax Increase (Decrease)Not Available CP I % I n c r e a s e F u l l Y e a r 2 0 0 6 v s . f u l l ye a r 2 0 0 5 3. 2 % Fu l l Y e a r C P I I n c r e a s e (D e c r e a s e ) 2. 8 % Fu l l Y e a r C P I I n c r e a s e (D e c r e a s e ) 3. 8 % Fu l l Y e a r C P I I n c r e a s e (D e c r e a s e ) -0 . 4 % Fu l l Y e a r C P I I n c r e a s e (D e c r e a s e ) 1. 6 % Full Year CPI Increase (Decrease)3.2%Full Year CPI Increase (Decrease)2.1%Full Year CPI Increase (Decrease)#VALUE! Sa l e s t a x b e t t e r (w o r s e ) t h a n in f l a t i o n Fu l l Y e a r 2 0 0 6 v s . f u l l ye a r 2 0 0 5 5. 0 % Sa l e s T a x B e t t e r ( W o r s e ) Th a n I n f l a t i o n 3. 2 % Sa l e s T a x B e t t e r ( W o r s e ) Th a n I n f l a t i o n 0. 0 % Sa l e s T a x B e t t e r ( W o r s e ) Th a n I n f l a t i o n -1 3 . 4 % Sa l e s T a x B e t t e r ( W o r s e ) Th a n I n f l a t i o n 2. 9 % Sales Tax Better (Worse) Than Inflation7.3%Sales Tax Better (Worse) Than Inflation0.3%Sales Tax Better (Worse) Than InflationNot Available TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t To t a l co n s t r u c t i o n u s e ta x e s c o l l e c t e d - An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 6 - De c e m b e r ' 0 6 ) No t i m p l e m e n t e d An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 7 - De c e m b e r ' 0 7 ) No t i m p l e m e n t e d An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 8 - De c e m b e r ' 0 8 ) $6 0 8 , 4 8 3 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 9 - De c e m b e r ' 0 9 ) $7 1 3 , 5 8 2 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 1 0 - De c e m b e r ' 1 0 ) $1 , 1 0 3 , 1 1 9 Annual (January '11 - December '11)$721,002Annual (January '12 - December '12)$1,221,734Annual (January '13 - December '13)Not Available TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t To t a l p r o p e r t y ta x e s c o l l e c t e d An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 6 - De c e m b e r ' 0 6 ) $2 , 7 5 1 , 0 3 2 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 7 - De c e m b e r ' 0 7 ) $2 , 8 3 0 , 3 3 1 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 8 - De c e m b e r ' 0 8 ) $4 , 0 9 2 , 1 6 7 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 9 - De c e m b e r ' 0 9 ) $4 , 3 1 7 , 4 1 7 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 1 0 - De c e m b e r ' 1 0 ) $4 , 7 8 2 , 9 4 5 Annual (January '11 - December '11)$4,866,254Annual (January '12 - December '12)$4,157,279Annual (January '13 - December '13)Not Available TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t To t a l R e a l E s t a t e Tr a n s f e r T a x co l l e c t e d An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 6 - De c e m b e r ' 0 6 ) $6 , 2 3 9 , 7 4 4 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 7 - De c e m b e r ' 0 7 ) $6 , 5 3 6 , 1 1 8 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 8 - De c e m b e r ' 0 8 ) $9 , 0 9 1 , 9 1 7 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 9 - De c e m b e r ' 0 9 ) $2 , 5 1 3 , 4 8 1 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 1 0 - De c e m b e r ' 1 0 ) $6 , 9 5 0 , 7 0 1 Annual (January '11 - December '11)$4,403,706Annual (January '12 - December '12)$5,452,937Annual (January '13 - December '13)Not Available TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t Ge n e r a l F u n d Ye a r - E n d Ba l a n c e As o f D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 20 0 6 $1 5 , 4 3 3 , 0 5 1 Ge n e r a l F u n d B a l a n c e a s of D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 2 0 0 7 $1 9 , 8 3 4 , 7 1 7 Ge n e r a l F u n d B a l a n c e a s of D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 2 0 0 8 $2 3 , 0 0 2 , 8 8 6 Ge n e r a l f u n d B a l a n c e a s of D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 2 0 0 9 $2 3 , 1 7 3 , 4 1 7 Ge n e r a l F u n d B a l a n c e a s of D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 2 0 1 0 $2 2 , 8 8 6 , 6 9 2 General Fund Balance as of December 31, 2011$23,546,285General Fund Balance as of December 31, 2012$23,403,652General Fund Balance as of December 31, 2013Not Available In d i c a t o r Va i l V i l l a g e Am o u n t c o l l e c t e d (U S D ) R e t a i l S a l e s T a x Am o u n t c o l l e c t e d (U S D ) Li o n s h e a d TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t Am o u n t c o l l e c t e d (U S D ) TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t Ca s c a d e / E . Va i l / S a n d s t o n e & W. V a i l Am o u n t c o l l e c t e d (U S D ) TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t L o d g i n g S a l e s T a x Va i l V i l l a g e TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t Li o n s h e a d TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t Ca s c a d e / E . Va i l / S a n d s t o n e & W. V a i l Am o u n t c o l l e c t e d (U S D ) Co n s t r u c t i o n U s e T a x To t a l R e a l E s t a t e T r a n s f e r Ta x To w n R e s e r v e s TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t Am o u n t c o l l e c t e d (U S D ) Am o u n t c o l l e c t e d (U S D ) Am o u n t c o l l e c t e d (U S D ) Ca s c a d e / E . Va i l / S a n d s t o n e & W. V a i l To t a l P r o p e r t y T a x F o o d & B e v e r a g e S a l e s T a x Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : T o w n R e v e n u e ( 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 1 3 ) Am o u n t c o l l e c t e d (U S D ) TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t Li o n s h e a d TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t To t a l S a l e s T a x v s . I n f l a t i o n as M e a s u r e d b y C P I TO V F i n a n c e De p a r t m e n t Va i l V i l l a g e Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : T o w n R e v e n u e Pa g e 6 o f 7 Last Modified: 2/12/2014 2/18/2014 Da t a p r o v i d e d w e r e c o l l e c t e d b y t h e T O V a n d D e s t i M e tr i c s i n J a n . 2 0 0 9 a n d u p d a t e d i n F e b . 2 0 1 4 f r o m a v ar i e t y o f s e c o n d a r y s o u r c e s , w h i c h a r e t h o u g h t t o b e a c c u r a t e , b u t n o t i n d e p e n d e n t l y v e r i f i e d a n d b e s t used as a general overview as a result. In d i c a t o r S o u r c e D e s c r i p t i o n R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) D a t a ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) D a t a ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 7 - ' 0 8 ) D a t a ( ' 0 7 - ' 0 8 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 8 - ' 0 9 ) D at a ( ' 0 8 - ' 0 9 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) D a t a ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) R e p ort Date ('10-'11)Data ('10-'11)Report Date ('11-'12)Data ('11-'12)Report Date ('12-'13)Data ('12-'13) Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) No t i m p l e m e n t e d Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $9 7 , 1 2 2 , 8 0 1 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $9 7 , 9 5 7 , 8 3 7 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $7 8 , 7 1 0 , 1 3 7 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - Ap r i l ' 1 0 ) $7 8 , 5 4 0 , 4 8 6 Winter (November '10 - April '11)$85,290,554Winter (November '11 - April '12)$84,893,678Winter (November '12 - April '13)Not available Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) No t i m p l e m e n t e d Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $3 0 , 6 3 6 , 7 6 5 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $2 9 , 4 9 6 , 3 7 5 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $2 4 , 4 2 3 , 3 8 9 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) $2 6 , 8 6 3 , 0 2 9 Summer (May '11 - October '11)$28,314,187Summer (May '12 - October '12)Not availableSummer (May '13 - October '13)Not available In d i c a t o r S o u r c e D e s c r i p t i o n R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) D a t a ( ' 0 5 - ' 0 6 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) D a t a ( ' 0 6 - ' 0 7 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 7 - ' 0 8 ) D a t a ( ' 0 7 - ' 0 8 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 8 - ' 0 9 ) D at a ( ' 0 8 - ' 0 9 ) R e p o r t D a t e ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) D a t a ( ' 0 9 - ' 1 0 ) R e p ort Date ('10-'11)Data ('10-'11)Report Date ('11-'12)Data ('11-'12)Report Date ('12-'13)Data ('12-'13) Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) 10 4 . 6 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) 10 7 . 8 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) 77 . 8 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) 35 . 3 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - Ap r i l ' 1 0 ) 52 . 9 Winter (November '10 - April '11)62.3Winter (November '11 - April '12)65.2Winter (November '12 - April '13)65.8 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) 10 4 . 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) 10 4 . 4 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) 52 . 6 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) 51 . 2 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) 53 . 3 Summer (May '11 - October '11)51.8Summer (May '12 - October '12)65.9Summer (May '13 - October '13)78.6 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 5 - Ap r i l ' 0 6 ) $1 . 2 0 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 6 - Ap r i l ' 0 7 ) $1 . 3 2 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 7 - Ap r i l ' 0 8 ) $1 . 5 0 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 8 - Ap r i l ' 0 9 ) $1 . 3 1 Wi n t e r ( N o v e m b e r ' 0 9 - Ap r i l ' 1 0 ) $1 . 4 1 Winter (November '10 - April '11)$1.37Winter (November '11 - April '12)$1.32Winter (November '12 - April '13)$1.31 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 6 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 6 ) $1 . 2 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 7 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 7 ) $1 . 3 7 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 8 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 8 ) $1 . 4 9 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 0 9 - Oc t o b e r ' 0 9 ) $1 . 4 2 Su m m e r ( M a y ' 1 0 - Oc t o b e r ' 1 0 ) $1 . 2 9 Summer (May '11 - October '11)$1.41Summer (May '12 - October '12)$1.26Summer (May '13 - October '13)$1.33Annual (July '11 - June '12)$1,385,085,000 8.10%Annual (January '12 - December '12)27,388 5,252Annual (June '11 - July '12)26,884 Annual (June '10 - July '11)5,242 5, 0 2 7 5, 2 7 8 Annual (January '11 - December '11) An n u a l ( J u l y ' 0 9 - J u n e '1 0 ) $1 , 4 0 9 , 0 3 2 , 0 0 0 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 1 0 - De c e m b e r ' 1 0 ) 9. 5 % An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 1 0 - De c e m b e r ' 1 0 ) 26 , 5 8 2 4, 9 6 0 An n u a l ( J u n e ' 0 9 - J u l y '1 0 ) An n u a l ( J u n e ' 0 8 - J u l y '0 9 ) An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 9 - De c e m b e r ' 0 9 ) 27 , 9 6 1 Am o u n t o f s a l e s (U S D ) An n u a l ( a s o f J u l y ' 0 7 ) A n n u a l ( J u n e ' 0 7 - J u l y '0 8 ) 4, 8 1 2 Ba n k i n g D e p o s i t s in E a g l e C o u n t y De s t i M e t r i c s (f o r m e r l y M T R i P ) Sa m e S t o r e S a l e s re p o r t s To t a l a m o u n t o f ba n k i n g d e p o s i t s (U S D ) FD I C Co l o r a d o De p a r t m e n t o f La b o r - L o c a l A r e a Un e m p l o y m e n t St a t i s t i c s Po p u l a t i o n Es t i m a t e s US F e d e r a l R e s e r v e s Em p l o y m e n t Co l o r a d o De p a r t m e n t o f La b o r - L o c a l A r e a Un e m p l o y m e n t St a t i s t i c s 2. 9 % 3. 4 % 4, 8 7 1 US D o l l a r v s . E u r o Un e m p l o y m e n t Ra t e Co l o r a d o S t a t e Go v e r n m e n t , De p a r t m e n t o f L o c a l Af f a i r s Co n s u m e r Co n f i d e n c e I n d e x US C o n f e r e n c e Bo a r d US D o l l a r v s . E u r o An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 6 - De c e m b e r ' 0 6 ) An n u a l ( a s o f J u l y ' 0 6 ) Co n s u m e r Co n f i d e n c e I n d e x Un e m p l o y m e n t r a t e in E a g l e C o u n t y An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 6 - De c e m b e r ' 0 6 ) Nu m b e r o f es t i m a t e d f u l l - t i m e re s i d e n t s i n V a i l Es t i m a t e d n u m b e r of p e o p l e e m p l o y e d in E a g l e C o u n t y An n u a l ( J u l y ' 0 5 - J u n e '0 6 ) 30 , 4 7 7 3. 6 % An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 8 - De c e m b e r ' 0 8 ) $1 , 3 7 3 , 1 3 9 , 0 0 0 $1 , 4 5 9 , 6 8 5 , 0 0 0 An n u a l ( J u l y ' 0 7 - J u n e '0 8 ) An n u a l ( J u l y ' 0 6 - J u n e '0 7 ) 29 , 1 2 7 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 7 - De c e m b e r ' 0 7 ) An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 8 - De c e m b e r ' 0 8 ) $1 , 4 9 1 , 8 4 7 , 0 0 0 30 , 3 0 0 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 7 - De c e m b e r ' 0 7 ) Annual (January '12 - December '12) An n u a l ( J u l y ' 0 8 - J u n e '0 9 ) $1 , 4 4 9 , 8 9 9 , 0 0 0 An n u a l ( J a n u a r y ' 0 9 - De c e m b e r ' 0 9 ) 7. 4 % Annual (July '10 - June '11)$1,370,288,000 Annual (January '11 - December '11)8.6%Annual (July '12 - June '13)Not available Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : M a c r o e c o n o m i c ( 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 1 3 ) Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : B u s i n e s s G r o w t h ( 2 0 0 4 - 2 01 3 ) Annual (July '12 - June '13)$1,422,107,000 Annual (January '13 - December '13)Not available Annual (January '13 - December '13)Not available Va i l E c o n o m i c I n d i c a t o r s : B u s i n e s s G r o w t h _ M a c r o E c on Pa g e 7 o f 7 Last Modified: 2/12/2014 2/18/2014 TOV/CSE Minutes: February 5, 2014 Page 1 of 6 DRAFT MINUTES: Town of Vail: COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS MEETING Vail Town Council Chambers Wednesday, February 5, 2014 @ 8:30 a.m. CSE Members Present: Jeff Andrews (@ 8:35 a.m.) Bobby Bank Amy Cassidy Barry Davis Mark Gordon Rayla Kundolf Nicole Whitaker Town of Vail Staff Present: Kelli McDonald, Economic Development Manager Sybill Navas, CSE Coordinator Tammy Nagel, Acting Town Clerk Molly Eppard, Art in Public Places Others Present: Laura Waniuk, CSE/VLMD Event Liaison Margaret Rogers, Vail Town Council Mike Imhof, Scott Bluhm, Vail Valley Foundation Missy Johnson, Peggy Wolfe and Jeff Brausch: Highline Brian Hall, Blue Creek Productions Jon Boord and Cati Miller, Solaris Davy Ratchford, Vail Resorts Marketing Meeting Materials may be viewed at: http://www.vailgov.com/WebLink8/Browse.aspx?startid=34151&row=1&dbid=0 CSE Chair, Barry Davis, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.  Administrative Items  Acting Town Clerk, Tammy Nagel, swore in newly appointed CSE member, Mark Gordon, who was appointed by the Town Council on December 17, 2013 to serve the remainder of the term vacated by Dave Chapin expiring on December 31, 2014 .  Approval of the Minutes of the CSE’s Special Meeting of January 15, 2014  Motion to approve the Minutes of the CSE Special Meeting of January 15, 2014, as presented. M/S/P: Kundolf/Cassidy/Unanimous – The motion passed 6-0. Andrews had not yet arrived. 2/18/2014 TOV/CSE Minutes: February 5, 2014 Page 2 of 6  Revised Meeting Schedule for 2014 – Vail Brand Presentation and joint meeting with VLMDAC on April 17, replaces the joint meeting originally scheduled for June 19. All local event producers will be encouraged to attend.  Review Financial Status and acceptances of funding allocations Sybill Navas reviewed the contract status and noted that the late year contracts will be sent out later for reasons of needing further information.  Council Goals*: Margaret Rogers (This item was moved forward in the agenda, since Bluhm and Imhof had not yet arrived.) Rogers referred to a three pronged approach: please see slide with graphic in packet materials. Continue to have Vail be the best place to be, foster economic growth to enable continued funding for commissions, like CSE. Three goals focus. Economic impact is almost 2 to 1 in terms of revenue for the town. We need to do a better job of communicating that Special Events are a revenue generator, events grow the vitality. Positive return on investment. CSE may want to communicate more clearly to the council. Showcase the ROI and benefit financially from events. Elevate the experience of both the guest and the second homeowner. Enhance the experience, helps encourage the people to stay here, spend money. This incl udes school quality, town services. It’s an overall living experience in Vail. Grow Vail’s community in a balanced manner, try to retain the full time residents in Vail, she stated that, “we don’t want to be a resort, we want to be a community.” Tricky thing to support sales of housing, make housing as affordable as the TOV can. Chamonix property will be developed and funded by the town, with first consideration given to people who work full time in Vail. Develop a base of families and single couples. Demographics are - people from Denver and others from all over the country who will retire here and stay here. There is an older demographic here, they have more money and they support the community. There will be another community survey with indepth questions about special events. Identify what are the intrinsic benefits of events including financial impact on hotels and restaurants, branding of events coupled with the TOV, millions of media impressions. Trying to compare our community impacts. People are not considering the international impact. More criteria, capture media impressions, need to make sure the numbers are accurate. How are they measuring the event media impressions? Need to understand this. List of media outlets and impressions, break it down and include it as an attachment. CSE is charged with putting together an action plan based on the TOV Goals.  GoPro Mountain Games: Mike Imhof, Scott Bluhm, Vail Valley Foundation- Request approval to have SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) event on Nottingham Lake in Avon Bluhm began by stating that they are looking for input on how to proceed if they want to add additional events that may lie outside the TOV boundaries. Recognize TOV as the sponsor and don’t want to diminish that impact. They have not approached Avon yet to use Nottingham Lake, want to discuss with CSE and TOV first. The games feature 23-25 events, 90% located in Vail. Presently the only outside events are the Fly Fishing finals and the 2/18/2014 TOV/CSE Minutes: February 5, 2014 Page 3 of 6 Whitewater Kayak race at Homestake Creek.There are SUP events on whitewater, but the SUP on flat water is more appealing to locals. Want to hold it on Sunday. Vail pools, lakes and reservoirs are too small to hold the event; an appropriate physical location doesn’t exist in Vail. Spectators will still consider the TOV as the hub of the events, they will return to Vail after the event. No intent to ask Avon for funding for this event. SUP is a natural fit for the Mountain Games. could grow registration fees. If vendors would want to participate and be at the SUP event, it would be a secondary location, primary would stay in Vail. The event would last one or two hours. Bank noted that the CSE had been requesting a venue in Lionshead for the last 6 years, and now was questioning the addition of an Avon venue. CSE members agreed by consensus that they are not in support of the request. Andrews noted that the secondary venues for the whitewater and flyfishing events are not in developed communities. Adding this component in Avon would dilute the energy of the event in Vail on the final day. Davis summarized that the CSE would be “fiercely protective” of keeping this event in Vail. Keen Vail Kids Adventure RaceMcDonald, Davis and Navas reported on separate meetings they had with the Vail Recreation District (VRD) and Grand Traverse Adventures. The Mattisons want to expand the event and have secured a significant sponsorship to enable them to take the event to a national level this summer, for a total of six games, each in a separate state. The local event will go on as usual, however the VRD has opted not to be part of the national tour until next year, in order to allow the event to grow and establish itself and to accommodate their sponsorship commitment to Keen.  Vail Summer Bluegrass Series Status Report: Ariel Rosemberg Email provided for review; Ariel will attend next meeting for briefing. Earlier this week he secured an opening act, which will be formally announced once the contract is signed. Event would most likely be held at 6:00 p.m., the same time (hour) as the Jazz Festival.  Event Recaps:  December 2013 Events: Jeff Brausch, Highline  Vail Snow Daze  Vail Holidaze  Vail NYE  Vail Snow Daze Brief highlights, marketing, PR and results. Full week of activities. Over 20 million media impressions. ROI calculations were done by Vail Resorts. ROI based on sales and lodging,excluding lift revenue. Further details on occupancy and revenue will be provided. During the review of demographic profiles questions arose regarding the data. Brausch stated that the ROI was reduced down to Vail guests, based on maze survey statistics. Request for the CSE to receive the data broken out by location and/or venue. Highline will research the data further and break out the numbers. The different indendent producers use various methodology to get to the numbers required. Andrews commented that the data must be conservative, as well as real istic. 2/18/2014 TOV/CSE Minutes: February 5, 2014 Page 4 of 6 Whitaker complimented Highline for attracting an older demographic with Big Head Todd and Matisyahu. Highline did a good job and it was a much larger, better event than in the previous year. Construction zone at Ford Park was a challenge for the venue side. McDonald noted that the fields were torn up; both Town of Vail and Vail Resorts had hoped that there would be a better aesthetic. Highline did a great job working around the obsatcles.  Vail Holidaze Brausch described the event as “not a reason people come, but an enhancement to their stay,”, resulting in the highest weekly net promoter score for the year. Skating show was spectacular, some are Olympic competitors. All programming was free for the visitor. Budgets were significantly reduced last year due to the loss of sponsorship by Vail Resorts, and further reduced for 2014. The skating shows may not be able to be funded from the existing funding next year. CSE needs to have a very specific idea of what their expectations are for the event. Skating shows are very well received. Seeking potential supplemental funding for both the New Year’s Eve fireworks and the skating components was an option that was discussed. There was general agreement that the revised programming for the Tree Lighting Ceremony and the partnership with the Art in Public Places program was very well received. Molly Eppard, director of Vail’s Art in Public Places program spoke about their partnership with Holidaze in the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies, which incorporated the “Logan Luminescence” ice sculpture installation in Slifer Fountain and a series of paper lantern workshops in partnership with the Vail Public Library. Although citing some challenges with the new location, she thanked the Public Works Department for their help with the installation, and thanked the Logans for their generous contribution to the ice sculpture project and Doe Browning for her contribution to the Paper Lantern workshops.Paper lantern participation exceeded 100 in the workshop with a demographic spread from five years old to eighty years old. Worked with Red Sandstone and Girl Scouts. The kids would like a more formal, structured parade of lights next year. Do we bring Santa Claus in next year? Great location for ice sculptures, added to the ambience of the Vail Village, night and day. Need to get those events on the calendar now, tree lighting, etc. Good partnership with Highline. Add the Boy Scouts to the event next year. Solidify the kid’s parade and make it a focus. Rogers added, “If you can get a ‘star’ skater, come to Council with the request.”  Vail NYE All at Dobson. The event didn’t do well financially. It is a challenge to hold events at Dobson and make a profit, lots of extra costs. Vail Rec District runs Dobson and has taken over the F&B making it more difficult for a promoter from a revenue opportunity perspective. It’s hard to turn a profit there without F&B. Price of tickets and talent, is cost prohibitive. Suggestions from Highline: There need to be exceptions, where the producer might be entitiled to a portion of the F&B. Perhaps waive fees for that venue. Still trying to figure out if they will produce the event in 2014. They are 50/50 on bidding for it. Will let the CSE know as soon as possible. 2/18/2014 TOV/CSE Minutes: February 5, 2014 Page 5 of 6 Davis remarked that he had not heard great feedback on the event; no champagne toast, sound wasn’t great. What if the event would be smaller, more expensive tickets? Should the events be more family focused next year? Whitaker shared feedback from their guests who were looking for something more Latin and family focused. What about providing an event for kids under 21? The outdoors is too cold to hold an event.  Motion to approve the recaps and final funding disbursements for Vail Snow Daze, Vail Holidaze, Vail NYE M/S/P: Kundolf/Bank//Unanimous The motion passed 7-0.  Noram Cup- Dec 15-20- cf: Euginnia Manseau, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail* (Moved to follow Highline recaps, since Euginnia Manseau had not yet arrived.) This race is one step below the World Cup. Feedback received from the race crews and skiers indicated it to be “the best race all season.” Athletes who come to Vail to train in November, stay for a month, and into the race series, which was moved to earlier in the season to follow the World Cup. The Event Producer doesn’t choose the dates, it’s up to the national governing body. If event is held in Vail again in 2015, then it would also have to be in December. Need good snow conditions to put on a great race experience for the competitors. Host main operations out of Manor Vail. People do stay at other facilities. Event Producer works directly with Manor Vail.  Vail America Days Planning Discussion: Peggy Wolfe, Highline Wolfe explained the bare bones budget for the event that reflects the $70,000 allocation, and reminded the CSE that last year’s allocation, with the $35,000 for the fireworks credited included, was $75,000. Due to the high cost of insurance (nearly $20,000) and the enhancements to the parade, Highline lost money on the event. The new budget cuts advertising by $5k, reduced signage and cancelling the publication of the parade guide to save $$. Event operations reduced by $9,600 by removing some sound equipment, security, entertainment. There will be only one grandstand location for announcements. Fireworks reduced by $21,000 to $14,000- adequate for a 7-8 minute show off the mountain.In closing, she stated, “It will be a much different event.” Could there be a subsidy from the Vail Daily to print the parade guide? Highline provided all the content. The number that Vail Daily would print and produce is based on ad sales. They want to get into different hotels, but the Vail Daily does different print runs for different locations. There are local organizations that could provide more entertainment instead of sitting on floats? Challenges are creating large gaps in the parade because of groups stopping to do performances, that’s why it’s better to have bands. What part of the admin expenses are insurance costs? Insurance line item is the same as it was in December. Administrative fees – consist of staffing, permit fees, insurance (~$15k). Insurance covers participants, spectators and the Highline staff. Could the fireworks have a name sponsor? Or should we go back to the Council to see if there can be additional funding. Seven minutes is not enough time for a fireworks show. 2/18/2014 TOV/CSE Minutes: February 5, 2014 Page 6 of 6 Wolfe explained that Highline came back as requested by the CSE to present a revised budget on what they can do to make the event happen within the budget. Highline has not started actively looking for sponsors. Fireworks show is a major concern, based on length of show. Highline to provide options to the council on what the choices are for the show. Rogers advised that communication with the council regarding what the ramifications of the fireworks are, as it would not be wise to surprise them. There was consensus among CSE members that the Council would be disappointed by the short length of the show. If we’re going to ask for more $, then the discussion should happen in March, prior to the due date for supplemental requests. Wolfe asked if, since it is a Town of Vail “owned” event, are there some addtional services that can be provided in-kind? Budget and costs broken out, could their be more town support? Jon Boord, representing Solaris, gave a brief overview of their planned activation for the 4th of July. Use Bol and Matsuhisa to provide food, beverages and entertainment. Have not contacted CineBistro and Yeti’s yet. Bring in music through the afternoon, work with Matsuhisa and military bands. Make it appropriate for the 4th of July and the location. PinkMonkey to add some decorations. Create some games for the kids and family to stay and play and then move on to other activities elsewhere. Use the lawn for both dining and a kids zone for games.  Discussion of the “Vail Brand” and how it is represented in events: Davy Ratchford, Vail Resorts Context of how the brand is used and positioned. How does the brand relate to the event strategy? See presentation for additional information. Lodging properties are buying the same keywords thus spending a lot of revenue across all lodging locations. How can more cooperation between lodges, CSE and VLDMAC help the situation. How are events that provide value to the community but don’t drive destination visitation evaluated? There were specific promotions and ads for specific events run by the VLMDAC last year, primarily in the Front Range. This is not likely to occur this summer. Perhaps there needs to be a work session between CSE and VLDMAC to discuss strategies and tactics and the marketing spend. It’s up to the CSE to put together the numbers and make recommendations based on event analytics as to which events are driving destination visitation. Approach events differently? Fewer events that are more iconic. Need to keep with the CSE’s mission of providing a balanced calendar of events.  New Business and Community Input: There was none.  Motion to adjourn @ 11:40 a.m. M/S/P: Cassidy/Kundolf/Unanimous- The motion passed 7-0 Next Regular CSE Meeting: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 @ 8:30 a.m. Vail Town Council Chambers 2/18/2014 To: Vail Town Council From: Commission on Special Events Date: February 18, 2014 Subject: Reconsideration of funding approval for the 2014 Vail Global Energy Forum The Commission on Special Events (CSE) is requesting that the Town Council withdraw their approval of the CSE’s funding allocation of $7,500 to the Vail Global Energy Forum, in consideration of the event marketing platform that came to light only after the decision to fund the event had been made, and the Town Council had upheld the CSE’s decision as well. Below is the photo of the Vail Global Energy Forum’s marketing effort display at DIA. We have since received response from Carl Colby that future advertising, mainly online and in the newspaper for the event could be revised. However, all existing signage and print marketing cannot be changed at this late date. The CSE remains open to considering support for the Vail Global Energy Forum in 2015, should the proposed marketing materials appropriately reflect the sponsorship from the Town of Vail. 2/18/2014 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 ITEM/TOPIC: Matters from the Mayor, Council and Committee Reports 2/18/2014 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 ITEM/TOPIC: Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(b)(e) - to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests; to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, Regarding: Timber Ridge Redevelopment; 2) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; Regarding: pending litigation. PRESENTER(S): Matt Mire 2/18/2014 VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014 ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment (4:40 p.m.) NOTE: UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW (ALL ARE APPROXIMATE DATES AND TIMES AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) -------------------- THE NEXT REGULAR VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 P.M. (or TBD), TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 IN THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Ongoing agenda items TBD: DRB/PEC updates - Warren - WS - 15 min.; Information Updates Attachments: WS - 15 min.; Executive Session items: 30 min.; Consent Agenda: 5 min.; Town Manager Report: 5 min. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Resolution No. 2 CDOT Simba Run Underpass IGA - ES - 3/4- Tom Amended FHU Contract - ES - 3/4 - Tom Village Information Center Design Update 30 min. - WS - 3/4 - Greg 2015 VVF Council Update - ES - 3/4 4G Nodes Update - WS - 3/4 - Ron Spraying Registration Ordinance 1st reading - ES - 3/4 - Gregg Barrie Marijuana Penalty Assessment Ordinance No. 5 2nd reading - ES - 3/4 - Matt Timeline for Council Goals Discussion - WS - 3/4 RRC Attendance Survey - WS - 30 min. - 3/4 Commercial Ski Storage Ordinance 1st reading - ES - 3/4 Spraying Registration Ordinance 2nd reading - ES - 3/18 Commercial Ski Storage Ordinance 2nd reading - ES - 3/18 AIPP, PEC, DRB and Bldg Fire Appeal Board Member Interviews and Appointments - WS & ES - 3/18 2nd Budget Supplemental - ES - 3/18 Clean Up Title 12 Ordinance - TBD NEPA and Uniformed Relocation Act - 30 min. - ES - Mike Vanderhoff - TBD Plastic bags - TBD Village Information Center - Greg - TBD Fee Schedule changes - George - TBD Neighborhood Speed Control - TBD - Greg/Dwight Housing Strategic Plan - George - TBD Beaver policy update - Kristen - WS - TBD Vail Valley Medical Center Master Plan Update - 60 min - ES - George - TBD 2015 WAC construction restrictions discussion - 30 min - WS- George - TBD Sister City discussion - TBD Discussion of future of RSES - TBD Streaming PEC & DRB - TBD 2015 Expectations/Legacy Piece - TBD 2015 Town-wide fulfillment - TBD VLMD Term limits - TBD Marijuana policy discussion - WS - Matt - TBD 2/18/2014