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WORK SESSION AGENDA
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
75 S. Frontage Road W.
Vail, CO 81657
8:00 A.M., APRIL 1, 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: Eagle County Regional Airport Tour and Presentations (240
min. )
PRESENTER(S): Greg Phillips, Paul Gordon, Mike Brown and Gabe Shalley
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Listen to the presentations, ask questions
and provide direction for next steps.
BACKGROUND: The Vail Town Council has identified as one of their goals to
enhance economic vitality by growing a vibrant and diverse economy that keeps us
at the forefront of our resort competitors for the long term with continued
opportunities for private and public investment and philanthropy. One of the
outcomes of this goal is to provide leadership to expand air service with a
continued focus on securing an international air terminal.
The agenda for the tour and presentations is as follows:
8:00 a.m. Leave Town of Vail for Eagle County Regional Airport
8:45 a.m. Arrive Terminal B Vail Valley Jet Center for presentations
8:45 a.m. Welcome – Greg Phillips and Paul Gordon
9:00 a.m. Update on airport master plan and air service - Greg Phillips
9:30 a.m. Update on Eagle Air Alliance – Mike Brown and Gabe Shalley
10:00 a.m. Questions and Discussion
10:30 a.m. Tour – Greg Phillips and Paul Gordon
11:15 a.m. Depart airport for Town of Vail
12:00 p.m. Arrive Town of Vail
2. ITEM/TOPIC: Council Lunch Break 12:00 - 1:00 pm (60 min. )
3.
ITEM/TOPIC: DRB/PEC Update (10 min. )
PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell
4.
ITEM/TOPIC: Town of Vail Street Light Replacement Acceleration Proposal
(20 min)
PRESENTER(S): Greg Hall John King
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Provide direction to staff on the street light 4/1/2014
replacement acceleration proposal to allow the staff and lighting consultant to
finalize the Phase 2 Energy Enhancement LED Lighting project.
BACKGROUND: As presented to the Vail Town Council on January 16, 2014 the
Town of Vail received approval of grant from Holy Cross Energy to convert all
remaining Town of Vail lights to LED technology which saves the town operating
dollars in the future as well as reduced the town's energy consumption. In
preparing the more detailed analysis it became apparent out of the Town's nearly
700 outdoor lights there are approximately 124 which are scheduled for
replacement. The staff is recommending accelerating the replacement of 81 lights
this year verses the approximately 12-16 replacements the town has been
performing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to prepare the LED upgrade analysis
based on the proposed accelerated replacement schedule for final town council
review on April 15, 2014.
5.
ITEM/TOPIC: The purpose of this work session is to update the Vail Town
Council on the progress of the Vail Village Character Area Preservation
project. The Vail Village Character Area Preservation project is reviewing
the Vail Village Master Plan and the Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan
to address the following problem statement:
As buildings in the Village continue to redevelop or as other changes occur
to the physical features of Vail Village, are the town's current regulations,
design standards and guidelines sufficient to ensure that the special
character of Vail Village is not just maintained but also enhanced. (30 min.)
PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell and Tom Braun, Braun Associates
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The Vail Town Council is asked to listen to
the presentation, ask questions, and provide feedback regarding the comments
heard from the public and the Planning and Environmental Commission.
BACKGROUND: On November 20, 2012, the Vail Town Council directed staff
and Tom Braun, Braun Associates, to proceed forward with the Vail Village
Character Area Preservation project.
On February 7, 2013, several focus group meetings were held with various
stakeholders in the Vail Village. Comments from those focus groups can be found
in the attached Planning and Environmental Commission memorandum dated
March 11, 2013.
On February 11 and March 11, 2013, the Planning and Environmental Commission
were introduced to the project and began discussing elements of the Vail Village
Master Plan and the Vail Village Design Guide Plan that may need to be
addressed in order to ensure redevelopment is achieving the desired results.
6. ITEM/TOPIC: The purpose of this discussion is to present preliminary
options for the redevelopment of Booth Creek Park to the TC for review and
comment prior to obtaining public comment on a set of options for the park.
(30 min.)
PRESENTER(S): Todd Oppenheimer
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The TC is requested to consider the 5
redevelopment options presented for BCP and direct staff in regards to the 4/1/2014
following actions.
1. Are there Options for Booth Creek Park the Town Council desires to…
a. Eliminate?
b. Add?
c. Modify?
2. Does the Town Council agree with the following next steps for the
project?
a. Schedule and conduct a neighborhood meeting to gather input and
feedback on the selected options. This meeting will be scheduled prior to
the close of the ski season.
b. Report back to the Town Council on May 13, 2014 with the results of the
neighborhood meeting and one or more revised park redevelopment
options.
BACKGROUND: Please see attached memorandum.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: There is no staff recommendation.
7.
ITEM/TOPIC: Discussion relative to the evaluation of 12 potential sites for a
permanent Skate Park. (20 min.)
PRESENTER(S): Todd Oppenheimer
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Staff does not have a recommendation for
a potential site for a skate park. All publically-owned potential sites have been
analyzed and the findings are included within this presentation. Staff is seeking
direction from the Town Council on how to proceed. The two questions are as
follows:
1. Should the town continue to offer a skate park as a recreation amenity?
2. If so, is there a preferred site, or selection of sites, that warrant further study
and public process?
BACKGROUND: Plese see attached memorandum.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: No staff recommendation.
8.
ITEM/TOPIC: Update on Vail Town Council Action Plan 2014-16 (45 min.)
PRESENTER(S): Stan Zemler
9.
ITEM/TOPIC: Information Update:
1) FebruarySales Tax;
2) March Revenue Highlights;
3) January Business Review (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)(b)(e);
to receive legal advice on specific legal questions, determine positions,
develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, regarding: Town owned unit at
Village Inn Plaza Phase V; 2) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b)(e) - to receive legal
advice on specific legal questions, determine positions, develop a strategy
and instruct negotiators, regarding: update on pending litigation; 3) C.R.S.
§24-6-402(4)(b)(e) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and 4/1/2014
to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators and,
discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property
interests, regarding Vail Trails East encroachment onto Town property. (30
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)
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THE NEXT REGULAR VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK
SESSION WILL BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 P.M. (or TBD),
TUESDAY, April 15, 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:
Discussion of plan to enhance long-term competitiveness - WS- 4/15
Resolution No. 12 - Holy Cross Energy Easement for Timber Ridge - ES -
4/15
Eagle County Commissioners joint meeting - WS - 5/6
2014 Burton US Open Recap - 30 min. - WS - 5/6
Community Survey Results - 30 min. - ES - 6/15
I-70 Vail Underpass Traffic Analysis Update - ES - TBD - Tom
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
Community Garden permission to proceed through the process for fence
installation - TBD
Walking Mountains zero watse program presentation - TBD
4/1/2014
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: Eagle County Regional Airport Tour and Presentations
PRESENTER(S): Greg Phillips, Paul Gordon, Mike Brown and Gabe Shalley
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Listen to the presentations, ask questions and
provide direction for next steps.
BACKGROUND: The Vail Town Council has identified as one of their goals to enhance
economic vitality by growing a vibrant and diverse economy that keeps us at the forefront of
our resort competitors for the long term with continued opportunities for private and public
investment and philanthropy. One of the outcomes of this goal is to provide leadership to
expand air service with a continued focus on securing an international air terminal.
The agenda for the tour and presentations is as follows:
8:00 a.m. Leave Town of Vail for Eagle County Regional Airport
8:45 a.m. Arrive Terminal B Vail Valley Jet Center for presentations
8:45 a.m. Welcome – Greg Phillips and Paul Gordon
9:00 a.m. Update on airport master plan and air service - Greg Phillips
9:30 a.m. Update on Eagle Air Alliance – Mike Brown and Gabe Shalley
10:00 a.m. Questions and Discussion
10:30 a.m. Tour – Greg Phillips and Paul Gordon
11:15 a.m. Depart airport for Town of Vail
12:00 p.m. Arrive Town of Vail
ATTACHMENTS:
Town Council Memorandum and Attachments
4/1/2014
To: Vail Town Council
From: Economic Development Office
Date: April 1, 2014
Subject: Eagle County Regional Airport Tour and Presentations
I. BACKGROUND
The Vail Town Council has identified as one of their goals to enhance economic vitality
by growing a vibrant and diverse economy that keeps us at the forefront of our resort
competitors for the long term with continued opportunities for private and public
investment and philanthropy. One of the outcomes of this goal is to provide leadership
to expand air service with a continued focus on securing an international terminal.
The agenda for the tour and presentations is as follows:
8:00 a.m. Leave Town of Vail for Eagle County Regional Airport
8:45 a.m. Arrive Terminal B Vail Valley Jet Center for presentations
8:45 a.m. Welcome – Greg Phillips and Paul Gordon
9:00 a.m. Update on airport master plan and air service – Greg Phillips
9:30 a.m. Update on Eagle Air Alliance – Mike Brown and Gabe Shalley
10:00 a.m. Questions and Discussion
10:30 a.m. Tour – Greg Phillips and Paul Gordon
11:15 a.m. Depart airport for Town of Vail
12:00 p.m. Arrive Town of Vail
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Listen to the presentations, ask questions and provide direction for next steps.
ATTACHMENTS
TOV EGE Presentation 4-01-14
EGE Presentation to County and Managers
4/1/2014
Town of Vail Council Update
April 1, 2014
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4/1/2014
4/1/2014
Airport footprint -632 acres
Single Runway (07/25) –9,000’ x 150’ (1000’displaced threshold)
Grooved Asphalt (resurfaced 2009 –Excellent condition)
Primary Landing Direction to the west (Runway 25)
Terminal 86,000 square feet –built in 1996, remodeled in 2001, updated 2012
5 Airline Gates/10 commercial aircraft parking spaces
3 Airlines (American, United, Delta)
1375 vehicle parking spaces
Budget:
Airport/Airfield -$4.7M
Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation (ECAT –63-20 Corp.) -$4.8M
Economic Impact (CDOT 2012) $635,900,000
By the Numbers
4/1/2014
Recently completed:
Executive Summary
Financial Chapter
Environmental Sustainability Chapter
Airport Layout Plan drawings
Final document preparation
Remaining items:
30 day public comment close Apr 11, ‘14
Present to BoCC for contingent approval end of April, ‘14
FAA final circulation/comment period by July, ‘14
Airport Master Plan
4/1/2014
Goal 1 –Foster a culture of teamwork, wellness, balance and
results.
Goal 2 -Ensure safety and efficiency of airfield and landside
operations.
Goal 3 -Implement Master Plan/Capital Improvement Plan for 2014.
Goal 4 –Implement air service development plan.
Goal 5 –Complete international airport terminal feasibility study.
Goal 6 –Identify opportunities to enhance transportation for Eagle
County Citizens.
2014 Work Plan
4/1/2014
AIRPORT:
Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Building
Runway/Taxiway Pavement Maintenance
Airfield Wireless backbone
Tower roof replacement
Tower Voice Switch upgrade
Wildlife Hazard Assessment complete
ECAT/ADMIN:
Rules & Regulations Update
Minimum Standards Update
Terminal Area/Roadway Plan
Baggage Carousel rehabilitation
PA System upgrade
Signage upgrades
Admin Office remodel
Website Update
2014 Selected Projects
4/1/2014
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AIR SERVICE UPDATE
4/1/2014
Vail/Eagle One Hour Service Area
Note: Red line designates one-hour drive time; shaded area includes zip codes for which most of the area is
within the one-hour drive time; major ski areas shown in brown.
Destination
Distance
(miles)
Time
(hr:min)
Vail
Beaver Creek
Downtown Denver
Denver International Airport
Aspen
Grand Junction
Steamboat Springs
35
22
131
155
70
115
86
0:37
0:39
2:11
2:33
1:30
1:57
1:45
Drive To/From EGE 2012 population in
one hour service
area: 69,240
4/1/2014
EWREWREWREWREWREWREWREWREWR
EGEEGEEGEEGEEGEEGEEGEEGEEGE
LAXLAXLAXLAXLAXLAXLAXLAXLAX ATLATLATLATLATLATLATLATLATL
DENDENDENDENDENDENDENDENDEN
DFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFW
IAHIAHIAHIAHIAHIAHIAHIAHIAH
JFKJFKJFKJFKJFKJFKJFKJFKJFK
MIAMIAMIAMIAMIAMIAMIAMIAMIA
MSPMSPMSPMSPMSPMSPMSPMSPMSP
ORDORDORDORDORDORDORDORDORD
YYZYYZYYZYYZYYZYYZYYZYYZYYZ
EGE Has Nonstop Service to 11 Destinations
Source: Innovata Schedule data
Winter
Winter & Summer
Year-Round
Flights Seats
AA DFW 319 10 1,280
757 7 1,267
JFK 757 7 1,267
LAX 319 7 896
MIA 757 7 1,267
ORD 757 7 1,267
AC YYZ 319 1 120
DL ATL 757 8 1,440
MSP 757 1 180
UA DEN Q400 29 2,059
EWR 737 7 826
IAH 737 7 826
TOTAL 98 12,695
Weekly OutboundAirlineMarketAircraft
March 2014 Weekly Snapshot
4/1/2014
Vail/Eagle Has More Unique Destinations and Weekly
Outbound Seats than Peer Airports (Winter)
Number of
Airlines
Unique
Nonstop
Destinations
Weekly
Departures
Weekly
Seats
4
3
5
4
2
4
4
4
3
Vail/Eagle
Aspen
Bozeman
Bozeman (no G4)
Gunnison
Hayden
Jackson Hole
Montrose
Montrose (no G4)
11
8
11
9
4
9
10
8
7
98
184
125
120
22
71
79
68
64
12,695
12,108
11,038
10,208
1,879
6,962
9,422
4,799
4,135
Weekly
Departures
Weekly
Seats
+4.3%
+22.7%
+0.0%
+0.0%
N/A
+9.2%
+27.4%
+4.6%
+4.9%
-4.6%
+22.6%
+8.2%
+9.0%
-17.6%
-2.8%
+25.7%
-1.0%
-1.1%
Year-over-year Change
Source: Innovata Schedule data, March 2014
4/1/2014
Eagle’s Largest Carrier is American
United is the Dominant Carrier at Peer Airports (Winter)
56%
7%
49%
24%
11%9%
20%
1%
23%
2%
3%13%
6%
13%
4%
38%
23%43%
6%
20%
17%
41%
21%40%
30%
22%
40%
28%
14%
48%
18%11%
21%21%
32%26%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
EGE ASE BZN GUC HDN JAC MTJ TOTAL
AA Other DL UA (DEN)UA (Other)% Seats by Carrier
Source: Innovata schedule for March 2014
4/1/2014
Peer Airport Aircraft Size Comparison
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50
75
100
125
150
Vail/Eagle Aspen Bozeman Gunnison Hayden Jackson Hole Montrose
Average Seats per Departure
12 Month Rolling
•EGE has the largest average aircraft size by far at 130.8 seats
per departure
•The next highest is JAC with 111.1 seats per departure, 15%
smaller than EGE
Source: U.S. DOT T-100 Report, Innovata schedule
4/1/2014
Vail/Eagle Average One-way Fare is at Record High Level
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
Average One-way Fare
12 Month Rolling
Note: Fares do not include taxes, fees and surcharges
Source: U.S. O&D Survey
Current
$285
EGE Runway
Construction
Current PEAK (July 2012 –June 2013) average one-way fare: $285
•Up $6 or 2% year-over-year
•Up $71 or 33% over past 4 years (average of 10% per year)
By Average
Quarter One-way Fare
2q10 $225
3q10 $184
4q10 $263
1q11 $259
2q11 $268
3q11 $236
4q11 $306
1q12 $281
2q12 $265
3q12 $236
4q12 $314
1q13 $288
4/1/2014
Vail/Eagle Fares Have Grown Significantly
Higher Than Denver
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
Vail/Eagle Denver
Average Fare
12 Month Rolling
Current
$285
Current
$172
Southwest Starts
DEN Service
Note: Fares do not include taxes, fees and surcharges
Source: U.S. O&D Survey
EGE Runway
Construction
4/1/2014
The Average One-way Fare Difference Between Vail/Eagle
and Denver Has Grown to Record High Levels
$0
$25
$50
$75
$100
$125
$150
Average One-way Fare Differential
(Vail/Eagle > Denver)
12 Month Rolling
Current
$113
Note: Fares do not include taxes, fees and surcharges
Source: U.S. O&D Survey
EGE Runway
Construction
4/1/2014
Airline Mergers –DL/NW, UA/CO, AA/US
Capacity Cutbacks
Aging Fleets
Increasing Fuel Cost
Pilot Shortage
Bad Snow…
Air Service Trends & Impacts
4/1/2014
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1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
62,930
85,503
122,430
174,533
177,341
173,241
188,745
169,826
171,182
170,601
193,717
215,464
218,105
232,250
214,715
182,673
204,889
194,140
168,338
167,490
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4/1/2014
Airport Load Factor Trends
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Vail/Eagle Aspen Bozeman Gunnison Hayden Jackson Hole Montrose
Load Factor
12 Month Rolling
Source: U.S. DOT T-100 Report
•Load Factors at EGE and all peer airports have
increased in the past year
•EGE load factor (67.1%) is within 1.8 points of
peak load factor in calendar year 2009 (68.9%)
EGE Runway
Construction
4/1/2014
Vail/Eagle Load Factors Full Year July 2012 -June 2013
Load Factor
Source: U.S DOT T-100 Report, July 2012 -June 2013
82.7%81.0%
74.5%73.1%
68.4%67.0%
62.2%58.5%58.4%
42.8%
MSP (DL)ATL (DL)MIA (AA)IAH (UA)DFW (AA)EWR (UA)JFK (AA)ORD (AA)DEN (UA)LAX (AA)
•DL’s service to MSP generates the highest load factor (83%)
•AA’s service to LAX generates the lowest load factor (43%)
4/1/2014
Full Year Ended June Load Factors in Nearly All Markets Are
Up Year-Over-Year
Source: U.S DOT T-100 Report
10.5
4.3
5.6
3.7
2.4
(0.6)
4.3
1.0
8.3
6.6
MSP (DL)ATL (DL)MIA (AA)IAH (UA)DFW (AA)EWR (UA)JFK (AA)ORD (AA)DEN (UA)LAX (AA)
Year-Over-Year Load Factor Change (in Points)
•DL’s service to MSP also achieved the largest year-over-year
load factor increase (11 load factor points)
•UA’s service to EWR was the only market with a load factor
reduction (1 load factor point)
4/1/2014
Peer Airport O&D One-way Fare Comparison
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
Vail/Eagle Aspen Gunnison Hayden Jackson Hole Montrose Bozeman
Average One-way Fare
12 Month Rolling
Note: Excludes taxes, fees and surcharges
Source: U.S. O&D Survey
•Average fares at all airports except MTJ are at or near record high
levels, this is due to the impact of Allegiant entering the market
•ASE ($304) recently overtook EGE ($285) for the highest average fare
EGE Runway
Construction
4/1/2014
Change in Fare Since Full Year 2007 for Peer Airports
Change in Fare
31.6%
23.2%
1.6%
27.4%
22.0%
24.4%
27.6%
EGE ASE BZN GUC HDN JAC MTJ
•Average fares were benchmarked to calendar year 2007 to
account for impact of nationwide economic recession
•Fares at EGE increased the most since 2007, up 32%
•Fares were up at all peer airports, ranging from 2% at BZN to
28% at MTJ
Note: Compares Apr 2012 –Mar 2013 to calendar year 2007
Source: U.S. O&D Survey
4/1/2014
4,918
3,800
3,083
2,179
2,105
1,753
1,730
1,670
1,590
1,550
1,481
1,428
1,370
1,361
1,291
1,095
1,080
1,004
973
949
Washington
Boston
Tampa
Austin
Orlando
Raleigh/Durham
Bay Area
Philadelphia
Birmingham
New Orleans
Nashville
Jacksonville
Detroit
San Juan
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Fort Myers
Pittsburgh
Charlotte
Memphis
Vail/Eagle Top Domestic Metro Destinations
Winter (Jan 2013 –Mar 2013) Without Nonstop Service
Top 20 O&D Markets
•Washington includes BWI, DCA & IAD
•Boston includes BOS, MHT & PVD
•Tampa includes TPA & PIE
•Orlando includes MCO & SFB
•Bay Area includes OAK, SFO & SJC
Source: U.S O&D Survey
4/1/2014
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Source: Vail Resorts and U.S. O&D Survey
4/1/2014
Priority Targets for New/Improved Air Service
Chart 25
American Airlines
•Monitor passenger acceptance of A319 deployment at EGE
•A319 deployment could lead to new point-to-point service
•Target market: Nonstop service to Chicago-O’Hare in summer
•Target market: Nonstop service to Charlotte (CLT)
Allegiant Air
•Target market: A319 to Las Vegas (LAS)
Delta Air Lines
•Work with DL to investigate capabilities of aircraft other than B757
•Target market: Nonstop service to New York-LaGuardia (LGA)
•Target market: Expanded service to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) 4/1/2014
Priority Targets for New/Improved Air Service
Chart 26
Great Lakes Airlines
•Target market: Nonstop service to Denver to complement United
JetBlue Airways
•Target market: Service to New York-Kennedy (JFK), Ft. Lauderdale
(FLL), Long Beach (LGB), Boston (BOS) and Austin (AUS)
Southwest Airlines
•Target market: B737-700 to numerous markets including Chicago-
Midway (MDW), Dallas-Love (DAL), Baltimore (BWI), Houston -
Hobby (HOU), Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX), Oakland (OAK),
Austin (AUS), St. Louis (STL) and Kansas City (MCI)
4/1/2014
Priority Targets for New/Improved Air Service
Chart 27
United Airlines
•UA connections at DEN are unreliable and thus the carrier should
provide additional hub service to EGE
•UA provides less relative capacity at EGE compared to peer
airports and based on benchmarks to other similar sized markets,
should be able to support additional off-peak frequencies
•Target market: Nonstop service to Chicago-O’Hare (ORD)
•Target market: Nonstop service to Washington-Dulles (IAD)
Virgin America
•Target market: A319 to San Francisco (SFO)
4/1/2014
Currently utilize one CBP agent –439 aircraft cleared 2013/14
Mexico and Latin America –fastest growing markets for Vail
Resorts and Aspen Skiing Company
Approx $2.6 M for International Arrivals Facility in Terminal B
$700-800k annual operations cost
CBP Participation
International Service
4/1/2014
EGE -The Gateway to the
Rocky Mountain Resort Region!
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Our Goals
The EGE Air Alliance provides a formal home for community air
service efforts. The EGE Air Alliance continues to pursue the
following goals:
Maintain a strong, focused and active board of directors
consisting of both public and private representatives
throughout Eagle County.
Develop, maintain and grow private and public sector participants
for short‐term fundraising and support of future long‐term
funding.
Research, identify and implement one or more long-term
funding mechanisms by 2015.
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What We Know –A Brief Recap
Our competitors overall are increasing their enplanements and
available seats, while enplanements and available seats at EGE are
declining (27% loss in available seats since 2007)
Our competitors have dedicated funding sources to help bring
more seats and new markets to their communities; EGE is dependent
on public-private partnerships to impact our air service program
Increasing air service from new markets is key to our continued
competitive advantage and provides a better guest experience
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What We Know
Competitive resort community airports (Gunnison/Crested Butte,
Montrose/Telluride, Steamboat, Sun Valley, Mammoth) have
dedicated funding sources which raise $2m +
EGE users show increased intent to return, tend to stay longer
& tend to spend more while here
Economic impacts of EGE are significant and impact all sectors
of our economy & each municipality in Eagle County
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What We Know
EGE Air Alliance was re-energized in 2013 –increased public &
private participation (thank you) and new board of directors
Houston flight in summer 2013 matched expectations with 62%
overall load factor
We will continue to work closely with Greg Phillips & county air
service consultant firm (Campbell-Hill Aviation) as well as Vail
Resorts and other stakeholders
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What’s Next?
Stakeholders have asked Alliance to research long term funding
models and opportunities –this effort is under way
Houston flight will continue under revenue guarantee for
summer 2014
Business fundraising and outreach continues
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: Council Lunch Break 12:00 - 1:00 pm
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MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: DRB/PEC Update
PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell
ATTACHMENTS:
March 19, 2014 DRB Meeting Results
March 24, 2014 PEC Meeting Results
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA
PUBLIC MEETING
March 19, 2014
Council Chambers
75 South Frontage Road West - Vail, Colorado, 81657
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Tom DuBois
Andy Forstl
Brian Gillette
Rollie Kjesbo
Libby Maio
PROJECT ORIENTATION 1:00pm
SITE VISITS
1. Chedraui Residence – 68 East Meadow Drive Unit 10 & 11
2. Vail Village Transportation Center – 241 East Meadow Drive
3. Harman Residence – 4284 Columbine Drive
MAIN AGENDA 3:00pm
1. Harman Residence DRB140031 / 10 minutes Joe
Final review of changes to approved plans (garage, master suite, height, GRFA)
4284 Columbine Drive/Parcel D, Bighorn Subdvision
Applicant: Jeremy & Julia Harman, represented by KH Webb Architects
ACTION: Approved with Conditions
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Gillette VOTE: 5-0-0
CONDITION(S): The applicant shall provide Staff with an access easement agreement prior to
issuance of a building permit.
2. Northwoods Condominiums DRB140032 / 15 minutes Joe
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (new façade materials)
600 Vail Valley Drive/Tract B, Vail Village Filing 7
Applicant: Northwoods Condominium Association, represented by Zehren and Associates
ACTION: Tabled to April 2, 2014
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kjesbo VOTE: 4-0-1 (DuBois recused)
3. Chedraui Residence DRB140039 / 15 minutes Joe
Final review of an addition (combine units)
68 East Meadow Drive Unit110/Lot O, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Antonio Chedraui, represented by Gies Architects
ACTION: Tabled to April 2, 2014
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Kjesbo VOTE: 5-0-0
4. Strata DRB140041 / 10 minutes Warren
Final review of changes to approved plans (roof)
701 & 705 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Lionshead Filing 3
Applicant: Lionshead Inn, represented by Rodrigo Cortina
ACTION: Approved
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Maio VOTE: 5-0-0
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5. Town of Vail DRB140062 / 15 minutes George
Final review of new construction (parking lane)
241 East Meadow Drive/Lot B-C, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Tom Kassmel
ACTION: Deny
MOTION: Gillete SECOND: Maio VOTE: 4-1-0 (Kjesbo opposed)
CONDITION(S):
STAFF APPROVALS
Leaman Residence DRB140036 Warren
Final review of changes to approved plans (loft, roof)
1998 Sunburst Drive/Lot 19, Vail Valley Filing 3
Applicant: Lee Leaman, represented by Beth Levine, Architect.
Lions Mane Condominiums DRB140044 Jonathan
Final review of a minor exterior alteration (re-roof)
1116 Sandstone Drive/Lot A5, Block A, Lion’s Ridge Filing 1
Applicant: Lions Mane Homeowners Association, represented by Turner Morrris
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular office
hours in the project planner’s office, located at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75
South Frontage Road. Please call 479-2138 for information.
Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24 hour notification. Please call 479-2356,
Telephone for the Hearing Impaired, for information.
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
March 24, 2014 at 1:00pm
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS / PUBLIC WELCOME
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Bill Pierce Susan Bird
John Rediker
Henry Pratt
Luke Cartin
Pam Hopkins
Michael Kurz
Site Visit:
1. Vail Village Information Center – 231 East Meadow Drive
2. Vail Village Inn Phase III – 100 East Meadow Drive
30 minutes
1. 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: Tabled to April 14, 2014
MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Cartin VOTE: 6-0-0
Jonathan Spence gave a presentation per the staff memorandum.
Commissioner Pierce asked for clarification regarding the changes to the roof plan.
Don Eggers explained the changes to using the roof plan and elevations.
Commissioner Pierce spoke to a concern with the proposed roof form not being sensitive to the
existing roof forms and looking like an addition and not a part of the overall architectural
character.
Don Eggers spoke to the goal of obtaining day lighting into the new work out room with the new
dormer between the two existing raised roof elements.
Commissioner Pierce suggested a shed roof dormer or skylights to get day light into the new
workout room. He suggested the mass of the proposed roof dormers seems to be off.
Jonathan Spence inquired as to several ideas regarding changes to the proposed south side roof
changes. Should the roof form be narrowed, lowered, both?
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Commissioner Pierce and Hopkins offered several thoughts on how to address the concern. It
was suggested that the two taller roof elements could be bridged.
Commissioner Pratt offered a suggestion regarding the roof form between the two taller dormers
and the south side windows looking squashed. The south side roof dormer should be integrated
into the lower portion of the unit. The dormers as proposed do not fit the architecture.
Commissioner Kurz inquired as to the roof material and the requirements of the Vail Town Code.
Jonathan Spence and Warren Campbell discussed the requirements of the Vail Town Code.
45 minutes
2. A request for the review of an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12-
16, Conditional Uses, Vail Town Code, for a public tourist/guest service related facility (Vail
Village Information Center), to allow for the construction of additions and exterior elevation
changes, located at 231 East Meadow Drive/ Lot B & C, Block 5D, Vail Village Filing 1, and
setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140006)
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by GPSL Architects
Planner: Joe Batcheller
ACTION: Approved as amended
MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Rediker VOTE: 5-0-1 (Pratt recused)
AMENDMENT:
The application was amended to include the conditional use permit request for the
addition and exterior changes to the information center solely.
Commissioner Pratt recused himself from the discussion as he is the architect on the project.
Joe Batcheler gave a presentation per the staff memorandum.
Commissioner Hopkins inquired as to how the use of the on-street parking lane would function
with guest seeking information and the shared use of the parking lane for special event buses to
Ford Park.
Greg Hall, Public Works Director, inquired if there were any comments on the proposed changes
to the building.
Commissioner Hopkins suggested that the new roof forms over the entries (north and south) to
the information center potentially be raised to address a concern of the taller element seeming top
heavy. She asked that the Design Review Board review this concern.
Greg Hall spoke to the history of the review of the proposed on-street parking lane. He
highlighted the data used for the Vail Transportation Master Plan as being as accurate as could
be expected with the data available. He continued by identifying the Frontage Road was a part of
the I-70 right-of-way and those standards were used to review the proposed on-street parking
lane. The discussion continued by highlighting several concerns with the proposed site plans
provide by the Community Development to address concerns.
Commissioner Pierce inquired as how guest find the information center today and how many
visits are there a day.
Suzann Silverthorne, Public Information Officer, stated that there were 40,000 visits a year which
is approximately 109 visits per day.
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Commissioner Rediker ran through some ideas regarding the use of the upper deck of the
parking garage, include short term parking, shopper parking, visitor parking.
Greg Hall identified structural weight concerns as preventing the parking of if oversized/larger
vehicles on the top deck of the structure.
Commissioner Pierce stated that parking was critical to the success of an information center.
Greg Hall spoke to the town’s bike lane policies and standards.
Commissioner Rediker inquired for additional information regarding the user groups of each lane
in front (north) of the information center.
Greg Hall responded by identifying the users of each lane.
Commissioner Hopkins inquired as to the provision of accessible parking spaces.
Greg Hall identified where the accessible spaces were located on the site plan.
Commissioner Cartin spoke to the potential to add some additional softscape in front of the
information center to balance the loss of softscape in the right-of-way.
Greg Hall spoke to the structural limitations to support landscaping on the parking deck and
issues experienced in the past with landscaping on the parking deck.
Commissioner Kurz spoke to his experience with the traffic on the Frontage Road and the lanes
to the north of the information center as being used heavily and it would be unsafe to add this on-
street parking lane. He could not support the on-street parking lane.
Commissioner Hopkins spoke to the need for lighting to make it safe for buses.
Commissioner Cartin agreed with Commissioner Kurz, and highlighted that visitors are not
familiar with the transit systems and are not focused on driving when looking to address their
needs. He suggested reassigning several parking spaces for the information center would be
appropriate. He concluded by stating that the on-street parking lane would put the least
experiences drivers (guests) in an on-street parking lane off the Frontage Road in one of the
busiest stretches.
Commissioner Kurz inquired as to the break down in visitors into each information center.
Suzanne Silverthorne spoke to the increasing visitation of the Lionshead Information Center.
Commissioner Rediker feels like parking needs to be provided for the information center and
while maybe the location on the Frontage Road may or may not make this stretch off road less
safe it needs to be provided. He suggested the repurposing of existing areas of the top deck of
the parkgin structure to accommodate all the needs (users).
The Commissioners held a free flowing discussion of options, design possibilities, and reasons for
the off street parking lane.
The Commission discussed several options regarding the application and moving it forward. After
these discussions the applicant amended their application to remove the on-street parking lane
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from the proposal. The application was solely to review the conditional use permit for the
additions and amendments to the information center.
3. A request for the review of a conditional use permit, pursuant to 12-9C-3, Conditional Uses, Vail
Town Code, for a public and quasi-public indoor community facilities (education center), to allow
for the construction of the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Education Center, located 530 South
Frontage Road/Unplatted, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC140005)
Applicant: Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, represented by Jack Hunn
Planner: Jonathan Spence
ACTION: Table to April 14, 2014
MOTION: Cartin SECOND: Rediker VOTE: 6-0-0
4. Approval of March 10, 2014 minutes
MOTION: Kurz SECOND: Cartin VOTE: 6-0-0
5. Information Update
The Commission and Staff thanked Bill pierce and Susan Bird for their service on the Planning
and Environmental Commission.
The Commission was informed and invited to the Construction Kick-off Meeting at Donovan
Pavilion the following week.
6. Adjournment
MOTION: Cartin SECOND: Rediker VOTE: 6-0-0
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during
regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage
Road. The 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 March 21, 2014 in the Vail Daily.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: Town of Vail Street Light Replacement Acceleration Proposal
PRESENTER(S): Greg Hall John King
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Provide direction to staff on the street light
replacement acceleration proposal to allow the staff and lighting consultant to finalize the
Phase 2 Energy Enhancement LED Lighting project.
BACKGROUND: As presented to the Vail Town Council on January 16, 2014 the Town of
Vail received approval of grant from Holy Cross Energy to convert all remaining Town of Vail
lights to LED technology which saves the town operating dollars in the future as well as
reduced the town's energy consumption. In preparing the more detailed analysis it became
apparent out of the Town's nearly 700 outdoor lights there are approximately 124 which are
scheduled for replacement. The staff is recommending accelerating the replacement of 81
lights this year verses the approximately 12-16 replacements the town has been performing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to prepare the LED upgrade analysis based on the
proposed accelerated replacement schedule for final town council review on April 15, 2014.
ATTACHMENTS:
Staff memo
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Public Works Departments
Date: April 1, 2014
Subject: Town Street Light Replacement Acceleration Proposal
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to present an opportunity for accelerating the Town
of Vail’s street light replacement program to coincide with the Phase Two Energy
Enhancement project using LED lighting technology. As presented to the Town Council
on January 21, 2014, the town applied for and received approval for a grant up to
$ 170,449 through the Holy Cross Energy’s Think BIG Grant process.
II. BACKGROUND
As a component of the Phase II energy enhancement grant it was required to perform a
detailed inventory and analysis of the town’s existing overall outdoor lighting. The Town
of Vail has a number various lighting fixtures and styles and has over the years
converted the older lights to meet the current dark sky and aesthetics standards.
Below is a chart and photos depicting the various Town of Vail light styles
The Town of Vail budgets approximately $ 75,000/year in various accounts to convert
the old light styles to the current standards. This equates to approximately 12-16 lights
per year. The most significant budget is the street light replacement account at
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III. PROJECT PPROPOSAL
In addressing the LED lighting retrofit project. It was determined not to retrofit lights
which are scheduled for replacement in the timeframe of the life of the LED bulbs.
Taking advantage of the Holy Cross Grant allows up to 4 years of replacement to
happen in one year verses Holy Cross Energy rebate program. In addition, some of the
Town’s most prominent locations have lights which will be visible or out of place with
partial replacement/conversion during the 2015 Championships.
The town staff has complied a chart of the current status and numbers of lights that
remain to be replaced as well as funds being requested to convert the lights to current
standards prior to converting to LED bulbs.
The Town has nearly 700 outdoor lights, of which 124 are outdated standards. The staff
has analyzed the 124 and 81 would be candidates for advancement to prior to LED
conversion.
IV. PROJECT FUNDING
The approach proposed and recommended by the Town Staff would accelerate the
replacement of the existing lights in a much shorter timeframe than budgeted but would
allow for a reduction of funds in out years for such replacements.
The preliminary cost of the project is estimated as follows:
V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Vail Town Council direct staff to proceed to replace the remaining
“old” out of standard street lights in preparation for the LED street light retrofit project.
Staff will return on April 15 to the council to review and approve the more detailed
project scoping, analysis and pricing prepared by Illuminix on the entire Phase 2 Energy
Enhancement Project and to recommend the appropriate budgets and as necessary the
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supplements to the budgets. The Town Council is not being asked to make a final
decision on the acceleration of the replacement of the Town Street lights at this time,
but give direction on the street light acceleration proposal to allow for the completion of
the final analysis and final costs of the two projects to be completed for the April 15
Town Council meeting.
VI. NEXT STEPS
The second phase of the town’s Energy Conservation timeline is as follows:
Project detailed analysis January-March 2014
Town Council review of detailed phase 2 project April 2014
Construction/installation award May 2014
Installation period June-September 2014
Measurement/ Verification and reimbursement October-November 2014
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: The purpose of this work session is to update the Vail Town Council on the
progress of the Vail Village Character Area Preservation project. The Vail Village Character
Area Preservation project is reviewing the Vail Village Master Plan and the Vail Village Urban
Design Guide Plan to address the following problem statement:
As buildings in the Village continue to redevelop or as other changes occur to the physical
features of Vail Village, are the town's current regulations, design standards and guidelines
sufficient to ensure that the special character of Vail Village is not just maintained but also
enhanced.
PRESENTER(S): Warren Campbell and Tom Braun, Braun Associates
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The Vail Town Council is asked to listen to the
presentation, ask questions, and provide feedback regarding the comments heard from the
public and the Planning and Environmental Commission.
BACKGROUND: On November 20, 2012, the Vail Town Council directed staff and Tom
Braun, Braun Associates, to proceed forward with the Vail Village Character Area Preservation
project.
On February 7, 2013, several focus group meetings were held with various stakeholders in the
Vail Village. Comments from those focus groups can be found in the attached Planning and
Environmental Commission memorandum dated March 11, 2013.
On February 11 and March 11, 2013, the Planning and Environmental Commission were
introduced to the project and began discussing elements of the Vail Village Master Plan and
the Vail Village Design Guide Plan that may need to be addressed in order to ensure
redevelopment is achieving the desired results.
ATTACHMENTS:
Power Point Presentation
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. . . . . to identify aspects of the physical character of the
Village and to assure as far as possible that future
changes will be consistent with the established
character, and will make positive contributions to the
quality of life.
. . . . recent rapid growth, both in size and popularity, has
introduced new pressures for development, which many
feel threaten the unique qualities from which that
success has been derived.
Vail Village Urban Design Guide Plan 1980
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KIANDRA LODGE/ONE WILLOW PLACE
GOLDEN PEAK HOUSE/BRIDGE STREET LODGE
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MILL CREEK COURT BUILDING
PEPI’S
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BELL TOWER BUILDING
GORE CREEK DRIVE
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THE QUESTION AT HAND
As buildings in the Village continue to re-
develop or other changes occur in the Village,
are the Town’s current regulations, design
standards and guidelines sufficient to ensure
that the special character of Vail Village is not
just maintained but also enhanced?
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Catalyst for Project
Vail Village Master Plan
Goal #1
Encourage high quality redevelopment while preserving the architectural scale
of the Village in order to sustain its sense of community and identity.
Objective 1.4
Recognize the “historic” importance of the architecture, structures, landmarks,
plazas and features in preserving the character of Vail Village.
Policy 1.4.1
The historical importance of structures, landmarks, plazas and other similar
features shall be taken into consideration in the development review process.
Policy 1.4.2
The town shall grant flexibility in the interpretation and implementation of its
regulations and guidelines to help protect and maintain the existing character of
the Vail Village
Policy 1.4.3
Identification of “historic” importance shall not be used as the sole means of
preventing or prohibiting development in Vail Village.
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PROJECT GOALS/OBJECTIVES
•Identify buildings, structures, landmarks, plazas and
other features that define or contribute to the
character of Vail Village.
•Re-evaluate regulatory tools with respect to how they
can preserve the unique architectural scale of Vail
Village in order to sustain its sense of place.
•Assess potential refinements to regulatory tools and
potential alternatives to regulatory tools
•Determine strategy/steps for implementation
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PROJECT OUTCOME
•Define the features that contribute to the character of Vail
Village
•Answer the question –
Are the Town’s current regulations, design standards and
guidelines sufficient to ensure that the special character of
Vail Village is not just maintained but also enhanced?
•If the answer is “yes”, the project is complete.
•If the answer is “no”, we will have defined through the course
of this initial phase of work a strategy/work program for specific
amendments to the Town review process. A second phase of
work will then be initiated to implement these amendments.
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APPROACH TO PROJECT
Step 1 - complete
Identify buildings, structures, landmarks, plazas and other
features that define or contribute to the Village’s character.
Step 2 - complete
Evaluate current regulatory tools with respect to their
effectiveness in preserving the Village’s character.
Step 3 - complete
Review urban design/character preservation programs in other
comparable communities.
Step 4 - to be completed
Identify potential refinements/alternatives to existing guidelines,
development standards and review procedures.
Step 5 – to be completed
Define a specific strategy/work program for implementation (if
any) of new and/or refined guidelines.
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APPROACH TO PROJECT
Step 1- completed
Identify buildings, structures, landmarks, plazas and
other features that define or contribute to the Village’s
character.
•Inventory of existing conditions
•Review/critique of existing review procedures
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THE BUILDINGS
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PLACES AND SPACES
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PLACES AND SPACES
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STREETS AND CORRIDORS
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VIEWS
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WINDOWS AND DOORS
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DETAILING
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3 small group interviews
1.5-2.0 hours each
21 total participants
Mixture of “old guard/new guard”, land owners, developers,
architects, interested individuals
Variety of comments – general and specific
Step 1 - complete
Identify buildings, structures, landmarks, plazas and
other features that define or contribute to the Village’s
character.
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Summary of community input:
•The character of the Village is critical to Vail’s identity
•By and large the guidelines and process works,
•The Village core is distinct from the rest of the Village,
“character” is strongest in this area
•Some variation to the literal interpretation of the “Swiss Alpine
village” is acceptable
•There is no one single building in the Village that rises to
“landmark status”
Step 1 - completed
Identify buildings, structures, landmarks, plazas and
other features that define or contribute to the Village’s
character.
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Summary of community input:
•Few “iconic/landmark” improvements – Covered Bridge, The
Clock Tower*
•The scale of buildings, views, plazas and public spaces,
pedestrian flow, dining decks, etc. are what set the Village apart
•Guidelines may need a refinement here or there, but no major
overhaul of system is needed
•General sense of what is most important –
Building scale
Need to consider non-conforming buildings/future redevelopment
Public spaces/pedestrian flow/vitality and street life
Quality of design/construction/materials
Architecture
Step 1 - complete
Identify buildings, structures, landmarks, plazas and
other features that define or contribute to the Village’s
character.
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Based on community input and evaluation of existing guidelines,
topics for discussion presented to the PEC/TC included:
1.Landmarks
2.Where UDGP applies
3.Non-conforming buildings/re-development potential
4.Architectural Character
5.Specific elements of UDGP
•Retail storefronts/expansions
•Retail Storefront/windows
•Retail Storefronts/landscaping
•Building height calculations
•Sun/shade
•Dining decks/patios
Step 2 - complete
Evaluate current regulatory tools with respect to their
effectiveness in preserving the Village’s character.
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Barbara, California
Park City, Utah
Step 3 - completed
Review urban design/character preservation programs in
other comparable communities.
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Step 4 – to be completed
Identify potential refinements/alternatives to existing
guidelines, development standards and review
procedures.
Work to be done:
•Staff and consultant to evaluate input from PEC and
TC, existing regulations and overall project goals.
•Staff and consultant to prepare recommendations for
amendments to the existing review process.
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Step 5
Define next steps/potential strategy for implementation
(if any) of new or refined guidelines.
Work to be done:
•Present specific recommendations to PEC.
•Present recommendations to Town Council.
•Finalize strategy/work program for Phase II of project.
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Next Steps
Unless directed otherwise by Council, staff and
consultant are prepared to initiate work to complete
Steps 4 and 5. The following schedule is anticipated:
PEC Review – May/June
Town Council Review – July/August
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: The purpose of this discussion is to present preliminary options for the
redevelopment of Booth Creek Park to the TC for review and comment prior to obtaining public
comment on a set of options for the park.
PRESENTER(S): Todd Oppenheimer
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The TC is requested to consider the 5 redevelopment
options presented for BCP and direct staff in regards to the following actions.
1. Are there Options for Booth Creek Park the Town Council desires to…
a. Eliminate?
b. Add?
c. Modify?
2. Does the Town Council agree with the following next steps for the project?
a. Schedule and conduct a neighborhood meeting to gather input and feedback on
the selected options. This meeting will be scheduled prior to the close of the ski
season.
b. Report back to the Town Council on May 13, 2014 with the results of the
neighborhood meeting and one or more revised park redevelopment options.
BACKGROUND: Please see attached memorandum.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: There is no staff recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Booth Creek Park Options Memorandum
Booth Creek Park Options Presentation
Booth Creek Park Process 1.7.14 memorandum
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Public Works Department
Date: April 1, 2014
Subject: Booth Creek Park – Preliminary Redevelopment Options
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this discussion is to present preliminary options for the redevelopment
of Booth Creek Park to the Town Council for review and comment prior to obtaining
public comment on a set of options for the park.
II. BACKGROUND
On January 7 staff presented draft problem statement, goals, and ground rules (givens),
key issues, process and schedule for the Booth Creek Park redevelopment project. The
January 7, 2014 memorandum is attached. Based on Town Council feedback, and
further internal discussion, staff was asked to return with preliminary options for the
redevelopment of the park for Town Council review prior to initiating any public process
for the project. Once public input is received, staff will return to the Town Council with a
recommended option.
Funding for the redevelopment of Booth Creek Park is included in the 5 year RETT
budget as follows:
2014 Design/Playground $ 635,250
2014 Tennis Courts $ 262,000
2017 Park Redevelopment $1,556,880
$2,454,130
The Town Council may want to consider reallocating the different funding years into one
comprehensive project. The existing site is such a condition that it warrants complete
redevelopment of the entire site at once rather than through a phased project.
Vail’s Existing Park system
For its size and permanent population Vail has an exceptional park system. There are 2
community parks and 7 neighborhood parks within the town. In addition, there are large
tracts of open space and stream corridors to preserve the natural qualities of the town
and provide passive recreation opportunities. Each of the park properties has a unique
mix of facilities and amenities that are used and enjoyed by the residents of the
neighborhood they serve as well as residents and guests from outside the
neighborhood.
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As part of preparing the various park redevelopment options, the VRD staff was asked
to provide input regarding the types of recreation facilities being requested of them by
members of the community. Not surprisingly, given the quality and mix of existing
facilities, the list is very short. The only facility being requested by the community is
pickleball courts. Pickleball is a form of tennis played on a ¼ size tennis court with
paddles and whiffle balls. A standard double tennis court can be lined for pickleball or
separate courts can be constructed. Suggestions for other recreation facilities may
come from specific public comment on the project.
The redevelopment options for Booth Creek Park include a park configuration with a
skate park facility. A permanent skate park for Vail is an on-going separate but related
discussion as BCP is one of 4 properties suggested for consideration by the TC.
Additional discussion on this option will follow.
III. PARK REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS
Staff has prepared and evaluated 5 options for the redevelopment of Booth Creek Park.
These options are focused on various recreation amenities that may be desired by the
community and the arrangement of the amenities on the site. All options have been
evaluated for cost. Options 1 – 4 are within the combined budget included in the RETT
5 year capital budget. Option 5, Skate Park, would require additional funding. The
Town Council is asked to keep in mind that the costs are estimates based on recent
historic pricing applied to calculated quantities of work. Estimates can not take into
account how contractors may look at a competitively bid project and current market
conditions. Actual bid prices may vary from the estimated costs presented. After a
public process and the selection of a preferred option by the Town Council, staff will
retain the services of a qualified contractor to perform a detailed cost estimate for the
project.
Parking
On-site parking is included in the northwest corner of the property in all options.
Neighborhood design criteria requires parking to be screened or hidden from
neighboring properties and this location is where Manns Ranch Road and a useable
portion of the site are at a similar grade. This is also where a few existing head in –
back out spaces are currently located. There is amply opportunity to screen the parking
area with existing and planted vegetation in this location.
There is no standard for the number of required parking spaces in the Town of Vail
Development code. The parking number for BCP options is based on guidelines from
the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). The NRPA makes the
following recommendations for parking numbers for community and neighborhood park
facilities.
First 2 acres of park property 5 spaces
Each additional acre 1 space
Add’l major facilities 1 space per 4 patrons
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Booth Creek Park is 3 acres in size so a minimum of 6 parking spaces is recommended.
These spaces provide parking for patrons using the playground, turf grass areas and
walking paths. Tennis and pickleball can accommodate 4 uses at a time so 2 additional
spaces are recommended for each double court. Bocce ball (or horseshoes pits) can
accommodate 4 users at a time so 1 additional space is recommended for each court.
The picnic shelter included on some options is shown with 2 picnic tables. At 4 persons
per table 2 additional spaces are recommended. Applying the same 1 space for 4
patrons of the skate park requires an understanding of how many users a skate park
can accommodate. The City of Portland, OR references a guideline of 380 square feet
per user. The skate park shown on Option 5 is 13,800 square feet. Using the guideline
from Portland, the number of users would be 36. Divided by 4 the parking
recommendation would be 9 additional spaces. The number of parking spaces is listed
in each option and varies between 8 and 15 spaces.
Landscaping
On all of the options, the vegetation shown is existing vegetation. The bright green
color indicates areas that will receive a combination of turf grass and/or ornamental
landscape planting. Specific landscape plans have not been made for the options. It is
too early in the redevelopment process for that level of design. Landscaping cost
allowances have been included in the estimated costs for each option.
Options
Following is a brief description of each park redevelopment option with a list of pros and
cons for each design.
Option 1 – Upgrade Existing Park
Redevelops park facilities in their current locations on the site and adds missing
elements such as turf grass, parking and a restroom.
Facilities include:
1 Double tennis court
4100 sq. ft. custom playground
Unisex restroom with drinking fountain.
Turf grass lawn area, 11,700 sq. ft.
Picnic tables, benches and bike racks
Low level path lighting
8 on-site parking spaces
Pros:
Active park elements are furthest from the neighboring residences.
Consistent with neighborhood design criteria.
Maintains existing wetland areas and minimizes impacts to exiting vegetation.
Cons:
Layout is very congested on the southern edge of the park.
ADA access requires a ramp with 8% grade and handrails be built between the
playground and the bike path.
Stairs required for direct access at the north end of tennis court.
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Restroom is a long distance from the playground.
Option 2 – Traditional Neighborhood Park
Similar mix of facilities as Option 1 with the addition of a small picnic shelter and larger
restroom. Park facilities are arranged in a more balanced way that is more open to the
south.
Facilities include:
1 Double tennis court
4900 sq. ft. custom playground
24’ octagonal picnic shelter
Two stall restroom with drinking fountain.
Turf grass lawn area, 20,000 sq. ft.
Picnic tables, benches and bike racks
Low level path lighting
10 on-site parking spaces
Pros:
Better distribution of park features.
Layout has an attractive appearance from the Frontage Road.
Restroom is convenient to tennis and playground.
Park access is accomplished without ramps.
Consistent with neighborhood design criteria.
Maintains existing wetland areas and minimizes impacts to exiting vegetation.
Cons:
Stairs required to access north side of tennis court.
Tennis is closer to neighboring residences (but the open turf area is further away)
Option 3 – Sport Courts
A more intensive redevelopment option that focuses on a variety of sport court facilities
including tennis, pickleball and bocce (or horseshoes).
Facilities include:
1 Double tennis court
1 Double pickleball court
1 Bocce ball court
3900 sq. ft. custom playground
Two stall restroom with drinking fountain.
Picnic tables, benches and bike racks
Low level path lighting
11 on-site parking spaces
Pros:
More recreation opportunities.
Park access is accomplished without ramps.
Consistent with neighborhood design criteria.
Maintains existing wetland areas and minimizes impacts to exiting vegetation.
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Cons:
Restroom is not convenient to courts or playground as shown.
Site is crowded without large open turf grass area.
Both courts require 10 foot chainlink fences.
Option 4 – Pickleball Courts
Layout similar to Option 2 – Traditional Neighborhood Park with 2 double pickleball
courts in place of a single double tennis court.
Facilities include:
2 Double pickleball courts
3900 sq. ft. custom playground
24’ octagonal picnic shelter
Two stall restroom with drinking fountain
Turf grass lawn area, 19,000 sq. ft.
Picnic tables, benches and bike racks
Low level path lighting
12 on-site parking spaces
Pros:
Better distribution of park features.
More recreation opportunities.
Layout has an attractive appearance from the Frontage Road.
Restroom is convenient to all park facilities.
Park access is accomplished without ramps or stairs.
Consistent with neighborhood design criteria.
Maintains existing wetland areas and minimizes impacts to exiting vegetation.
Cons:
Both courts require 10 foot chainlink fences.
Loss of current tennis courts.
Option 5 – Skate Park
Replaces court facilities with a 13,800 sq. ft. skate park which includes street elements
and a large bowl. The skate park is based on a similar design installed in 2007 in
Austin, TX. This park is referred to as the “Best Skate Park in Texas”. The option also
includes a sizeable custom playground and open turf grass area. The parking number
generated requires some of the parking to be created as parallel spaces along Manns
Ranch Road.
Facilities include:
13,800 sq. ft. skate park
3900 sq. ft. custom playground
Two stall restroom with drinking fountain.
Picnic tables, benches and bike racks
Low level path lighting
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10 on-site parking spaces and 5 on-street spaces (with room for 5 additional
spaces)
Pros:
Highest ranking of all evaluated skate park sites.
Provides permanent skate park facility, lacking in Vail, without displacement of
other existing recreation facility.
Skate Park location has good visibility from the Frontage Road and is separated
for neighboring residences by substantial vegetation and distance.
Restroom is convenient to all park facilities..
Park access is accomplished without ramps or stairs.
Maintains existing wetland areas and minimizes impacts to exiting vegetation.
Cons:
Loss of current tennis courts.
No large open lawn area, largest is 7500 sq. ft.
Option is inconsistent with neighborhood design criteria with on-street parking.
IV. SUMMARY
The five options presented for Booth Creek Park are viable options for the park
redevelopment project. There is some room to mix and match different park elements
in the next round of preliminary design options. At this point the Town Council may
want to direct staff to eliminate certain options form consideration and/or modify other
options and revisit them at the next council meeting. There is sufficient budget in the 5
year RETT capital budget to construct any of the options with the exception of the skate
park option. The Town Council may also want to determine how neighborhood and
community input should be obtained as the project moves forward.
V. ACTION REQUESTED
The TC is requested to consider the 5 redevelopment options presented for Booth
Creek Park and direct staff in regards to the following actions.
1. Are there Options for Booth Creek Park the Town Council desires to…
a. Eliminate?
b. Add?
c. Modify?
2. Does the Town Council agree with the following next steps for the project?
a. Schedule and conduct a neighborhood meeting to gather input and
feedback on the selected options. This meeting will be scheduled prior to
the close of the ski season.
b. Report back to the Town Council on May 13, 2014 with the results of the
neighborhood meeting and based on neighborhood/public input and Town
Council discussion direct staff on the next steps in selecting a preferred
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4/1/2014
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Department of Public Works
Date: January 7, 2013
Subject: Booth Creek Park Redevelopment Process
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum and Council presentation is to present to the Vail Town
Council for review, comment and approval the Problem Statement, Goals, Givens, Public
Process and Schedule for the redevelopment of Booth Creek Park.
II. BACKGROUND
Booth Creek Park, located at 2900 Manns Ranch Road, is one of Vail’s 18 public park and open
space properties. Originally deeded to the Town of Vail by Vail Associates in 1984 and
developed in 1986 (tot lot) the park is 3.0 acres in size and is zoned Outdoor Recreation. The
park is bounded on the east by another open space property along Booth Creek. This stream
tract parcel is 3.8 acres in size and is zoned Natural Area Preservation.
The existing recreation facilities in Booth Creek Park consist of a tennis courts, tot lot, picnic
tables, and bicycle path. The tennis court is in very poor condition with numerous cracks in the
surfacing and fence damage. A second tennis court was removed several years ago by the Vail
Recreation District because its condition had rendered it un-useable and unsafe. The tot lot is
structurally sound but lacks any significant play value and is not in compliance with the current
playground safety standards and guidelines. Booth Creek Park is the only park which does not
have a public restroom facility with a playground. The bicycle path is part of the North
Recreation Trail system and is in good condition.
The neighborhood boundaries for Booth Creek Park extend from the East Vail interchange to
the Vail Golf Course.
III. PROBLEM STATEMENT
The amenities that currently exist in Booth Creek Park were constructed in the mid-1980’s.
They are worn out, damaged and not in compliance with current standards and expectations for
park facilities in Vail. The park is poorly organized and does not take advantage of the space
that is available within the site. The park lacks adequate public facilities similar to Vail’s other
parks. It is the Town’s responsibility to ensure the Town facilities are constructed, maintained
and operated in a manner consistent with the expectations of our residents and guests.
Goal
To provide the Booth Creek neighborhood and the community with the same level of world-class
recreation facility that exists in other neighborhood parks throughout town by:
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• Replacing lost recreational opportunities due to deterioration of the existing
facility.
• Improving the quality, character and functionality of the facility consistent with
other Vail neighborhood parks.
• Bringing the facility into compliance with current standards and guidelines for
playground safety and facility accessibility.
GROUND RULES (GIVENS)
a. The redevelopment project boundary will include the following areas:
Booth Creek Park, Block 1, Lot 11, Vail Village 13th Filing
Booth Creek streamtract, Tract B, Vail Village 13th Filing
Colorado Department of Highways right-of -way for North Frontage Road East
Public right-of -way of Manns Ranch Road and Booth Falls Drive.
b. The Development Plan will respect and enhance natural and man-made character of the
site.
c. The project will comply with the current playground safety standards and guidelines.
d. The project will meet all applicable Town codes.
e. The Town of Vail will work collaboratively with the neighborhood and community park users
and the Vail Recreation District in determining park elements, park design, phasing and
construction within the established budget.
f. Town Council has the final decision-making authority on the redevelopment project,
adoption of implementing options, public improvements, and public financing mechanisms.
The Town Council or its authorized boards (e.g., PEC and DRB) will make final decisions
on subsequent site-specific development proposals consistent with the redevelopment
plan.
IV. Key issues
a. Determining the desired approach to the design and development of the playground.
b. Determining what amenities and features are to be included in the park redevelopment.
c. Obtaining necessary Board approvals for the Development Plan including the number of
parking spaces required for the park facility and the extent to which the Booth Creek
Streamtract parcel is to be included in the park redevelopment
d. Phasing and timing of the improvements to coincide with the project funding.
V. PROCESS
The Vail Town Council has acknowledged the poor condition of the recreation facilities in Booth
Creek Park and has funded improvements to the park in the RETT Capital Park budget as
follows:
2013 $ 250,000 Planning and design
2014 $ 385,250 Initial infrastructure construction
2014 $ 262,000 Tennis court construction
2017 $1,556,880 Park redevelopment
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The process for redevelopment of Booth Creek Park will involve the following steps:
1. Budget establishment
2. Neighborhood Input
3. Preliminary Site Plan
4. Artist selection by AIPP if required
5. Solicit and hire consultant to produce presentation graphics and construction
documents.
6. Phased Development Plan approval by the PEC
7. Approval of the Development Plan by the Town Council
8. Final Site Plan
9. Development Plan component approval by the Design Review Board
10. Construction Documents
11. Bidding and Construction
Booth Creek Park is considered to be a “neighborhood” park in the Vail park system. This is
similar to parks like Ellefson, Buffehr Creek, Stephens Park, Red Sandstone and Bighorn Parks.
Neighborhood parks are characterized by smaller or few recreation amenities and limited on-site
parking as compared to “community” parks like Ford and Donovan Parks. The first step in
development or redevelopment of a neighborhood park is to determine what the neighborhood
desires in the park. Neighborhood demographics play an important part in determining the
types of facilities to be included in the park design. However, it is common for parents with
children to travel to various parks throughout the community to visit different playgrounds and
take advantage of alternate types of amenities. Tennis courts, if included in the redevelopment,
would have the same effect of bringing in park users from outside the neighborhood. These
factors will have an effect on the number of parking spaces required by the Planning and
Environmental Commission.
For reference, the following table lists some general information on other neighborhood parks in
Vail.
Park Facility Restroom Picnic
Shelter
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Stephens Yes 250 SF 4,200 SF 41,600 SF 15 2.13 Acres
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Ellefson Yes 350 SF 5,100 SF 14,000 SF 5 1.0 Acre
Bighorn Yes 400 SF 6,900 SF 65,300 SF 10 5.16 Acres
Buffehr Creek Yes None 2,900 SF 23,800 SF 5 1.35 Acres
Booth Creek No None 2,700 SF None 14 3 Acres
PLAYGROUND DESIGN APPROACH
Assuming a children’s playground is desired in the park design, the approach to the playground
warrants specific discussion. All of the Vail playgrounds that have been constructed or
reconstructed since 2001 have included an artistic element. The involvement of the Art in
Public Places Board in selecting artist and approving artistic concepts has resulted in several
truly unique playground designs. Staff and the AIPP have approached artist involvement in
Vail playgrounds in two ways. These are making the play structures themselves the art element
and, incorporating artist designed elements into the playground and surrounding site. For
example, the playgrounds in Bighorn, Red Sandstone and Lionshead Parks have play
structures that are the art elements. The playgrounds in Donovan and Ford Parks have artistic
elements in and around the playground. The budget for the playground improvements should
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cover the cost of construction using either of the approaches. The second approach used
decreases the time required for design and preparation of construction documents and may be
preferred.
VI. SCHEDULE
The following outline presents a preliminary schedule for the Booth Creek Park redevelopment
project.
Town Council discussion 1/7/14
Neighborhood meeting 1/19/14 week of
Prepare preliminary site plan 1/20 – 2/7/14
Neighborhood follow-up meeting 2/10/14 week of
Prepare final draft site plan 2/17 – 3/12/14
TC presentation site plan/phasing 3/18/14
Design/engineering consultant start 3/19/14
Prepare PEC/DRB submittals 4/2 – 6/17/14
PEC 1 5/12
DRB 1 5/7
PEC 2 6/9 (80% CDs)
DRB 2 6/17
Prepare Phase 1 Construction Documents 5/8 – 7/11/14
(Coordinate design/build of tennis court while in process)
Phase1 Bidding and Construction 8 – 11/14
VII. SUMMARY
Staff is prepared to begin the process for redevelopment of Booth Creek Park. Residents in the
area of the park have voiced concerns about the condition of the existing facilities especially the
tennis courts. Funds have been allocated in the RETT Capital Budget for planning and design
as well as construction of improvements. Neighborhood and community meetings can be
scheduled this winter with the goal of developing an overall plan for the park including how the
improvements may be phased to correspond with the budget allocations. Once staff has
prepared an overall plan, design and engineering consultants will be hired to assist with the
presentation graphics for the entitlement process and construction documents. The public
involvement would begin in January and proceed through entitlement as well as during
construction. The entitlement process would occur from April through June. Construction would
take place starting in August.
VIII. ACTION REQUESTED
Staff requests the Town Council to provide direction on the following items:
1. Review, comment and approval of the goals, givens, process and schedule.
2. Review, comment and approval of the planning and design process for the
redevelopment of Booth Creek Park starting with neighborhood/community meetings.
3. Preference, if any, on the approach to the design of the playground and integration of art
elements.
4/1/2014
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: Discussion relative to the evaluation of 12 potential sites for a permanent
Skate Park.
PRESENTER(S): Todd Oppenheimer
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Staff does not have a recommendation for a potential
site for a skate park. All publically-owned potential sites have been analyzed and the findings
are included within this presentation. Staff is seeking direction from the Town Council on how
to proceed. The two questions are as follows:
1. Should the town continue to offer a skate park as a recreation amenity?
2. If so, is there a preferred site, or selection of sites, that warrant further study and public
process?
BACKGROUND: Plese see attached memorandum.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: No staff recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Skate Park Site Analysis Memorandum
Skate Park Site Analysis Matrix
4/1/2014
To: Vail Town Council
From: Public Works Department
Date: April 1, 2014
Subject: Permanent Skate Park – Site Selection Options
Summary
The Vail Town Council has engaged in discussion regarding site selection for a permanent
skate park two times in the last ten years. The dates of these discussions were December 2004
and January 2007. At the time of the 2004 discussion there was no skate park facility in Vail.
Old wooden structures that had been installed seasonally on the top deck of the Lionshead
Structure had deteriorated and were discarded. The 2004 discussion resulted in no action
being taken to move forward with a skate park facility of any kind. The 2007 discussion also did
not result in the identification of a permanent skate park facility. It did however reinstate the
temporary, seasonal skate park on the top deck on the Lionshead Structure. Work on the
existing skate park structures was completed in 2008 at a cost of $160K. Annual cost to set up
and take down the skate park is $35K.
The list of possible sites has changed slightly since the 2008 discussion. Stephens Park West I
snow a wetland mitigation site and has bee removed from consideration. The area between the
north and south Lionshead Parking Structures, Lionshead Atrium, has been added to the list.
The existing Lionshead skate park structures are within 2 years of needing replacement. The
estimated cost to reconstruct them as they are today is $250K. The current winter storage site
at Malloit Park in Minturn may not be available on a long term basis. The Vail Valley Charitable
Fund has said 2014 is the last year for the annual rummage sale and they will begin the process
of vacating the site after this years sale is complete. The property is owned by the Eagle
County School District. An alternate winter storage site will be difficult to procure.
If Vail is to continue to provide a skate park as a recreational amenity for its citizens and guests,
action will need to be taken to select a site and begin planning, design and funding. Staff is
requesting the Town Council provide direction in the following manner.
1. Should the town continue to offer a skate park as a recreation amenity?
2. If so, is there a preferred site, or selection of sites, that warrant further study and public
process?
This request is not for direction to construct a skate park but only to begin with preliminary study
and process.
Site Selection Criteria
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Following is the site selection criteria presented in 2007. This criterion remains relevant today
when considering a site as suitable for development of a skate park.
Primary Criteria:
1. 10,000 SF minimum sizes available: Literature states that most communities which
build skate board parks of 5000 to 7000 SF say they wish they had doubled the size.
2. Distance to a commercial center: A distance of less than 1300 feet (0.25 mile) for
access to snacks and drinks, possible skate shop business opportunity is desirable.
3. On TOV bus route: Bus access will reduce parking demand and allow for younger
users to access without being driven. In-town and outlying bus routes and the distance
to the nearest bus stops are indicated.
4. Accessible to bikes and pedestrians to reduce parking demand and allow for younger
users to access without being driven.
5. Distance to adjacent residential units of at least 100 feet or separated by a roadway,
stream, or dense vegetation.
Secondary Criteria:
1. Restrooms availability: Restrooms are mandatory and an existing facility will reduce
cost and space requirements. The distance to the nearest restroom facility is indicated.
2. Parking availability: Parking is mandatory and an existing facility will reduce cost and
space requirements. The distance to the nearest existing parking area is indicated.
3. Proximity to other recreation activities: Additional recreation opportunities promote
family participation, increase visibility, and share support facilities.
4. A site in a high traffic area: Increased visibility increases use and reduces vandalism
problems.
5. Requires Master Plan amendment: A required master plan amendment can add
considerable time and potential public controversy to the planning process. On the Red
Sandstone School site the lack of support from the school administration is considered
similar to the need for a master plan amendment. Park and recreation facilities are
permitted or conditional uses in the zone districts of each of the sites. Rezoning is not a
requirement. The Park and/or Open Space designations do not impact proposed use of
a site, only the ability of a future council from changing use or transferring the property.
Site Comparisons
The attached matrix provides a simple comparison of each of the sites based on the above
criteria. Each site is given a score based on the number of positive responses for each of the 10
criteria.
The following narrative readdresses the 2007 Site Selection Evaluation for each of the 12 sites
included in the evaluation. The site comparison categories have been left as they where stated
in 2007. In addition to the 12 sites an additional site at the Lionshead Parking Structure is
proposed and evaluated.
Category 1: Clean Site
Donovan Park Middle Bench
At one time this site was considered for an employee housing complex. It was made
Designated Park property for future consideration as Designated Open Space as a means to
prohibit such changes in use. There are no plans for development of the site. The site does not
meet 3 of the 5 primary criteria and 4 of the 5 secondary criteria.
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Chamonix Site
Existing Land Use Plan on the 3.6 acre site includes 58 deed-restricted dwelling units at 16 to
17 units per acre. Development of a 10-12,000 square foot skate park with minimal buffer
would require approximately 0.5 acre and reduce the number of dwelling units by 8 or 9 units.
This site is in reasonable proximity to the West Vail Commercial area and on the West Vail bus
route. Parking and restroom facilities would need to be incorporated into the overall
development plan of the site. The site meets all 5 of the primary criteria but only 1 of the 5
secondary criteria. Loss of housing units on this site is the largest drawback to this site..
Category 2: Expanded Use
Booth Creek Park
Booth Creek Park is a neighborhood park currently slated for redevelopment. The Town
Council will be presented with options for the redevelopment of the park which include a skate
park facility. This option is offered to help the Council visualize how the site may function with
the inclusion of a skate park. The site meets 9 of the 10 criteria with distance to a commercial
area being the one negative factor.
Bighorn Park/King Arthurs
The property across the street from Bighorn Park is referred to as King’s Arthur’s Court for a
housing that was proposed at one time. The site is below an avalanche hazard zone which
should not affect a summertime activity. The site meets 3 of the 5 primary criteria and 4 of the 5
secondary criteria.
Stephens Park West
The site referenced is the open meadow east of Kinnikinnick Road and west of the playground.
It is approximately 16,000 sq. ft. in size and now a wetland mitigation site and has been
removed from consideration.
Soccer Field
The open space area east of the existing sand volleyball courts is approximately 49,000 square
feet in size. The King of the Mountain Volleyball tournament has grown into a successful event
and the promoter is always looking for additional courts. This area could be designed and
developed as additional recreation facilities volleyball and skate park. Parking is approximately
500 feet from the site and the closest in-town bus stop is on-half mile to the west at Golden
Peak. Conflicts and concerns associated with the golf course would have to be evaluated. The
site meets 3 of the 5 primary criteria and 3 of the 5 secondary critera.
Category 3: Change of Use
Donovan Park Lower Bench
The western end of the existing Donovan Park grass field in the referenced site. Without
modification of the soccer field dimensions the available area would be approximately 5000
square feet which is below the minimum size desired. The site meets 3 of the 5 primary criteria
and 4 of the 5 secondary criteria.
Ford Park NW Tennis Court
The existing clay courts 3 and 4 are the referenced site. These are the courts most impacted by
recent changes to Ford Park. The size of the area is 12,500 sf. A skate park was not included
in the 2013 Ford Park Master Plan. The change of use may require modifications to the current
master plan document which is likely to be controversial. The site meets 4 of the 5 primary
criteria and 4 of the 5 secondary criteria.
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Red Sandstone Park
A skate park at this site would displace the existing sand volleyball court. The size of the area is
approximately 8700 square feet which is below the minimum sized desired. Additional parking
would be required at a cost in excess of $50K. The site meets 3 of the 5 primary criteria and all
5 of the secondary criteria.
Red Sandstone School
The area at the south end of the pedestrian overpass is the site. The size is approximately
12,000 square feet and would accommodate a 10,000 square foot skate park. It is close to the
Lionshead Commercial area and on the bus route but would require construction of a restroom
facility. This site is not supported by the school administration due to proximity with the school.
Parking or property to construct additional parking is unavailable. The nearest site is Red
Sandstone Park where 7 or 8 additional spaces could be constructed at a cost in excess of
$50K. The park is approximately 1000 feet away. Park users are likely to park illegally before
walking that distance. The site meets 4 of the 5 primary criteria but only 1 of the 5 secondary
criteria.
Chalet Road Tennis Courts
This 26,000 square foot parcel includes and existing 12,500 square foot tennis court which
would be displaced by the construction of a skate park. Chalet Road would need to be
converted into parking spaces if parking at the Golden Peak base area is unavailable. There is
currently no public restroom on-site. The nearest public restrooms are within the Golden Peak
base area or Ford Park. The site meets 3 of the 5 primary criteria and all 5 of the secondary
criteria.
Buffehr Creek Park
A skate park at this site would displace a portion of the open turf area. The approximate size of
the area that could be created is 6900 sq. ft. which is less than the minimum area desired. The
site meets 3 of the 5 primary criteria and all 5 of the secondary criteria. The proximity to
residential units may be the largest drawback to this site.
Category 4: Temporary Site
Lionshead Parking Structure
Ramps for this 14,100 square foot site were constructed in 2008. Each year TOV and VRD
crews with the assistance of a paid contractor assemble and disassemble the skate park
features. The ramps and nearing the end of their expected life requiring reinvestment of funds
to sustain the skate park ($250K). During the winter months they are stored in Minturn on
School District property currently used by the Vail Valley Charitable Fund, VVCF, for their
annual rummage sale. The existing storage area is approximately 7500 square feet in size.
The VVCF has stated that 2014 will be the last year for the annual rummage sale. Following the
sale they will begin the process of vacating the site and turning it over to the School District.
Long term use of the site for storage of the ramps is not secure at this time. The site meets 9 of
the 10 criteria but the loss of winter storage space is a major issue.
New Skate Park Concept
Lionshead Parking Structure Atrium
A local skater has proposed a concept for a small skate park feature that would activate and
energize the atrium space in the Lionshead Structure. This is the unused space between the
north and south structures. There is a 5 foot grade change from north to south across the 25’
width and the site receives little or no direct sunlight. The Lionshead Entry project, scheduled to
begin spring 2014, adds a new ramp across the atrium area near the west end. The remaining
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area is approximately 4000 square feet in size. Combined with appropriate lighting and possibly
art work and a weather canopy the concept could result in a nice amenity for the area and would
not preclude an additional larger skate park elsewhere in town. The vertical surface of one of
the adjacent stair towers could be made into a climbing wall to provide additional recreation
opportunities. This type of feature would require an operational agreement with the Vail
Recreation District. There are no adjacent neighbors that would be impacted and restroom
facilities and parking are readily available as well as commercial facilities are close by. A link to
a video fly-through of the proposal is available. This site meets 4 of the 5 primary and
secondary criteria.
Conclusion
A perfect site for the development of skate park in Vail does not exist. Of the 12 sites
evaluated the highest ranking are as follows:
Booth Creek Park
Lionshead Parking Structure (existing temporary)
The next group all have the next highest ranking of 8 are as follows:
Chamonix
Red Sandstone Park
Ford Park Tennis
Chalet Road Tennis
Buffehr Creek Park
Lionshead Atrium
The discussion presented indicates the existing Lionshead Structure site may no longer be
viable because of the lack of winter storage. Master plan revisions at Ford Park are highly
controversial making displacement of existing tennis courts unlikely to occur. Chamonix is an
undeveloped site but a skate park will displace some of the proposed housing and require
modification of the master plan and business plan. Of the 4 existing park sites remaining, Booth
Creek Park is the only site currently slated for redevelopment although the Chalet Road Tennis
courts are nearing replacement age and condition. These 2 sites my warrant further
consideration.
The Lionshead Atrium site is smaller than the desired 10,000 sq. ft. size but does not displace
another use and is not in anyone’s backyard. This site may also warrant further consideration.
Staff Recommendation
Staff does not have a recommendation for a potential site for a skate park. All
publically-owned potential sites have been analyzed and the findings are included within
this memorandum. Staff is seeking direction from the Town Council on how to proceed.
The two questions are as follows:
1. Should the town continue to offer a skate park as a recreation amenity?
2. If so, is there a preferred site, or selection of sites, that warrant further study and
public process?
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: Update on Vail Town Council Action Plan 2014-16
PRESENTER(S): Stan Zemler
ATTACHMENTS:
Council Action Plan Worksheet
Council Action Plan Overview
4/1/2014
Council Action Plan Draft
1-Apr 15-Apr 6-May 20-May 3-Jun 17-Jun 1-Jul 15-Jul 5-Aug 19-Aug 2-Sep 16-Sep 7-Oct 21-Oct 4-Nov 18-Nov 2-Dec 16-Dec
Community
survey results
presented
Park City peer
resort report out
and follow up
Report on resort
competitiveness
Council offsite
retreat on
competitiveness
plan
Adopt strategic
competitiveness
plan
Aspen peer resort
report out and follow
up
Economic
diversity
discussion with
stakeholders
VVMC master plan
/orthopedics
Eagle County
Airport site visit;
discussion with
County
Commissioners
on air service
expansion.
Discussion of next
steps
Quarterly status
report on capital
projects and
programs
Quarterly status
report on capital
projects and
programs
Quarterly status
report on capital
projects and
programs
Community
survey results
presented
Retreat to define
balanced
community
Work session on
Chamonix-
direction and next
steps
Housing council
retreat VLHA
Work Session
with Eagle County
School District
Quarterly status
report on capital
projects and
programs
Quarterly status
report on capital
projects and
programs
Quarterly status
report on capital
projects and
programs
Community
survey results
presented
Work session
discussion of
SWOT results
Budget Retreat
Sales Tax Split
RETT
Events
Affordable Care Act
Other
Finalize budget
parameters
Major revenue
projections work
session
Council discussion of 5-
year capital and RETT
plans
Council review of
Town Manager's
budget - first draft
First reading of
2015 budget
ordinance
Second reading of
2015 budget
ordinance
Work session
discussion of
parking and
transportation
Work session on
technology
Quarterly status
report on capital
projects and
programs
Quarterly status
report on capital
projects and
programs
Quarterly status
report on capital
projects and
programs
Facilitate world-class recreation amenities.
Implement technology to ensure competitiveness.
Focus on environmental programs appropriate to our size.
Improve the quality/convenience of parking and transportation.
Design a future leadership program.
Continue to provide excellent municipal services.
Focus Area III - Continually Elevate the Quality of the
Experience
Goal: Deliver on the promise, “VAIL Like nothing on earth,” in everything we do.
Key Initiatives & Tactics
Initiate long range planning projects.
Define a practical housing policy.
Improve the regulatory environment for home improvement.
Develop a plan with the Eagle County School District for Red
Sandstone Elementary School.
Focus Area II - Grow a Balanced Community
Goal: Expand upon our community infrastructure as the foundation of our community’s
success with particular emphasis on an abundance of recreational, cultural and educational
opportunities while building capacity for future leaders.
Define a balanced community composition.
Provide leadership to expand EGE air service.
Develop and promote a TOV Endowment Fund to be launched in
January 2015.
Key Initiatives & Tactics
Focus Area I - Enhance Economic Vitality
Key Initiatives & Tactics
Continue an ongoing focus on maintaining economic diversity that
allows our economy to flourish while protecting it from fluctuating
market conditions.
Develop a long-term plan to enhance our competitiveness as a
resort community with Town Council adoption by October 2014.
Goal: Grow a vibrant and diverse economy that keeps us at the forefront of our resort
competitors for the long-term with continued opportunities for private and public investment
and philanthropy.
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4/1/2014
Vail Town Council - Areas of Focus | Ongoing Activities
Focus Area 1 – Enhance Economic Vitality
TOV Endowment Fund
• Establish organizing committee to create Town of Vail endowment fund with
development of purpose statement, governance structure and investment policy
• Research investment managers and banking institutions
Focus Area II – Grow a Balanced Community
Housing Policy
• Continue operation and management of western half of Timber Ridge while facilitating
construction of Lion’s Ridge Village Apartments on east side
Long Range Planning
• West Vail Master Plan
• Vail Land Use Plan
• Zoning regulations update
Leadership
• Work with Vail Leadership Institute to develop a leadership program of national renown
• Reengage in Town of Vail organizational development to promote and support TOV’s
ongoing success
• Create a Town of Vail transition plan to develop future leaders to continue the unique
traditions, values and culture of the TOV
Focus Area III – Continually Elevate the Quality of the Experience
Municipal Services
• Define expectations for service levels, re: “Vail Standards”
• Implement service commitments for 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships
• Develop a standard operating procedure for construction management of multi-million
dollar projects
• Maintain and improve a high level of readiness and response to natural and man-made
threats to ensure a safe and secure community with continued focus on emergency
preparedness, including wildland fire mitigation, education, prevention and effective
evacuation strategies
• Determine future of new town hall
4/1/2014
Parking & Transportation
• Conduct focus groups/citizen and non user survey assessments to probe quality and
convenience issues
• Replace existing parking equipment in 2014
• Construct new Lionshead parking structure entry and skier drop off improvements in
2014
• Complete Frontage Road bike lane/shoulder widening and turn lane projects in spring
2014 in advance of CDOT overlay in summer 2014
• Implement phase III wayfinding (pedestrian blades, directories/maps and bus stop signs)
in 2014
• Review parking policies regarding supply and demand, as well as operational policies
and rates prior to 2014-15 season
• Determine future use of $4.3 million parking pledge from Vail Resorts
• Review loading and delivery strategy
• Complete planning phase by 2015 and construct Vail I-70 underpass in 2016-17
• Explore additional park ‘n ride opportunities with Eagle County
• Contribute to ECO Transit long-range planning strategies
Environmental Programs
• Implement community-wide recycling program
• Complete actions identified in Gore Creek Water Quality Improvement Plan
• Continue ongoing stream tract enhancements
• Implement phase II energy reduction program for town facilities
• Determine public policy on future use of plastic bags
Technology
• Complete cellular/Wi-Fi installation by fall 2014
• Update town-wide camera infrastructure platform, including new bus cameras and
Vail/Lionshead Village security cameras by summer 2014
• Partner with Vail Resorts to share technology infrastructure and future strategies to
enhance guest experience
• Prioritize TOV technology needs, including redesign of website, phone system upgrade,
online payments, etc.
Recreation Amenities
• Complete 18th hole relocation at Vail Golf Club and companion driving range net project
• Remodel Nordic Center/Golf Course Clubhouse
• Complete upper bench improvements at Ford Park and Amphitheater improvements (on
time and on budget)
• Use Ford Park Master Plan and development review process for Betty Ford Alpine
Gardens Education Center to ensure facility complies with world-class standards
• Complete improvements to lower bench playground and restrooms at Ford Park
• Design and renovate Booth Creek Park
• Locate, design and create a timetable to build a permanent skatepark
4/1/2014
I-70 Mitigation
• Pursue noise wall demonstration project
• Continue sand berm project in East Vail
• Work with CDOT on maintenance and water quality issues
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council action plan 2014-2016
t he town of Vail continues to focus on being the premier international mountain resort community.
That focus is most evident in three specific areas: enhancing economic vitality, growing a balanced community
and continually elevating the quality of the e Xperience. In this report, learn more about what is happening in each
of these areas to secure Vail’s premier position.
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4/1/2014
Grow a vibrant and diverse economy that
keeps us at the forefront of our resort
competitors for the long-term with
continued opportunities for private and
public investment and philanthropy.
– Long-term strategic plan to enhance
competitiveness of TOV
– Economic diversity strategy
– Air service expansion leadership
– TOV endowment fund
expand upon our community
infrastructure as the foundation of our
town’s success with particular emphasis
on an abundance of recreational, cultural
and educational opportunities while
building capacity for future leaders.
– Balanced community composition
– Practical housing policy
– Red Sandstone Elementary School strategy
– Residential remodel process improvements
– Future leadership program
Deliver on the promise, “Vail like nothing on earth,”
in everything we do.
– Excellent municipal
services
– Convenient and efficient
parking and transportation
– Appropriately-sized
environmental programs
– Effective marketing initiatives
– Cutting-edge technology
competitiveness
– World-class
recreational amenities
– I-70 impact mitigation
enhance economic Vitality
Grow a balanceD community
continually eleVate the Quality
of the eX perience
the premier
international
mountain resort
community
council action plan 2014-2016
2
2014 areas of focus - Vail town council
our Vision : To be the Premier International Mountain Resort Community!
our mission: Grow a vibrant, diverse economy and community, providing our citizens and
guests with exceptional services and an abundance of recreational, cultural
and educational opportunities.
4/1/2014
Grow a vibrant and diverse economy that keeps us
at the forefront of our resort competitors for the long-term with continued opportunities for private and public
investment and philanthropy.
– Long-term strategic plan to enhance competitiveness of TOV
– Economic diversity strategy
– Air service expansion leadership
– TOV endowment fund
3
council action plan
KEy InITIATIVES & TACTICS
Develop a long-term plan to enhance our competitiveness as a resort community with Town Council adoption by October 2014.
— Conduct a review of existing research, develop competitive assessment (peer resort visits, analysis of infrastructure/facilities,
tax strategy, service delivery, etc.) and recommend actions.
— Components of the plan should include: 1) redirecting VLMD dollars, special events funding and expanding St. Moritz Sister City
activities to grow the destination and international overnight guest market; 2) identifying strategies to increase the effectiveness of
other marketing initiatives, including a review of the VLMD charter and further leveraging alignment between CSE and VLMDAC; 3)
recommendations from Village Character Study; and 4) establishing 2015 and 2016 budgets to align with long-term plan.
Continue an ongoing focus on maintaining economic diversity that allows our economy to flourish while protecting it from
fluctuating market conditions.
— Assess current economic drivers and determine key leverage points for increased diversity.
— Focus includes: 1) an emphasis on the destination orthopedics market that will bring more medical meetings to Vail and other related
activities; 2) facilitating completion and implementation of the Vail Valley Medical Center Master Facilities Plan; 3) continuing to
market health and wellness assets; 4) strengthening ties with small businesses by engaging VEAC, VCBA and VVP to help identify
additional town-related roles and/or actions for consideration; and 5) improving the regulatory environment for doing business in Vail
by continuing to improve development review process, special event permit process and storefront improvement incentive program for
2015 World Championships.
Provide leadership to expand EGE air service.
— Develop a strategy to provide support to expand EGE air service including continued dialogue for international terminal and funding for
flight guarantees for markets of interest to Vail.
Develop and promote a TOV Endowment Fund to be launched in January 2015.
— Establish organizing committee to create Town of Vail endowment fund with development of purpose statement, governance structure
and investment policy.
— Research investment managers and banking institutions.
— Determine appropriateness of “Friends of Public Art,” “Friends of Gore Creek” and “Friends of Trails.”
enhance economic Vitalityfocus area i - enhance economic Vitality
Goal : Grow a vibrant and diverse economy that keeps
us at the forefront of our resort competitors for
the long-term with continued opportunities
for private and public investment and
philanthropy.
4/1/2014
expand upon our community infrastructure as the
foundation of our town’s success with particular emphasis on an abundance of recreational, cultural and educational
opportunities while building capacity for future leaders.
– Balanced community composition
– Practical housing policy
– Red Sandstone Elementary School strategy
– Residential remodel process improvements
– Future leadership program
council action plan
KEy InITIATIVES & TACTICS
Define a balanced community composition.
— Assess current community composition and determine key leverage points for desired shifts in composition while extending our
geographic perspective to include the upper Eagle Valley (Vail to Edwards).
— Conduct a gap analysis to determine if there are additional amenities to be considered that would influence families to live in Vail.
— Build upon existing strategies that encourage Eagle County residents to utilize Vail (recreation programs, parking programs,
special events, etc.)
Define a practical housing policy.
— Review, update and adopt amendments to the 2008 Town of Vail Housing Strategic Plan.
— Determine potential viability for affordable housing to be built on the Chamonix property in West Vail and build first phase pending
favorable market conditions.
— Continue operation and management of western half of Timber Ridge while facilitating construction of Lion’s Ridge Village Apartments
on east side.
Develop a plan with the Eagle County School District for Red Sandstone Elementary School
— Review long-term facility maintenance and capital improvements schedule with representatives from Eagle County School District.
— Work with Eagle County School District representatives on long-term plan to retain school as viable community asset.
Improve the regulatory environment for home improvement.
— Introduce series of customer service initiatives to further improve the town’s development review process to include: 1) permit software;
2) inspection service hardware; 3) document imaging for citizen access; 4) GIS database expansion; and 5) citizen access portal.
Initiate long range planning projects.
— West Vail Master Plan.
— Vail Land Use Plan.
— Zoning regulations update.
Design a future leadership program.
— Work with Vail Leadership Institute to develop a leadership program of national renown.
— Reengage in Town of Vail organizational development to promote and support TOV’s ongoing success.
— Create a Town of Vail transition plan to develop future leaders to continue the unique traditions, values and culture of the TOV.
Grow a balanceD communityfocus area ii - Grow a balanceD community
Goal : Expand upon our community infrastructure
as the foundation of our community’s success
with particular emphasis on an abundance
of recreational, cultural and educational
opportunities while building capacity for
future leaders.
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Deliver on the promise, “Vail like nothing on earth,”
in everything we do.
– Excellent municipal services
– Convenient and efficient
parking and transportation
– Appropriately-sized
environmental programs
– Effective marketing initiatives
– Cutting-edge technology
competitiveness
– World-class recreational amenities
– I-70 impact mitigation
council action plan
KEy InITIATIVES & TACTICS
Continue to provide excellent municipal services.
— Conduct SWOT analysis to determine future service delivery strategies with early focus on 2015 budget planning.
— Define expectations for service levels, re: “Vail Standards.”
— Benchmark municipal service level ratings from 2014 Community Survey.
— Implement service commitments for 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Feb. 2-15.
— Develop a standard operating procedure for construction management of multi-million dollar projects.
— Maintain and improve a high level of readiness and response to natural and man-made threats to ensure a safe and secure community
with continued focus on emergency preparedness, including wildland fire mitigation, education, prevention and effective evacuation
strategies.
— Determine future of new town hall.
Improve the quality/convenience of parking and transportation.
— Conduct focus groups/citizen and non user survey assessments to probe quality and convenience issues.
— Replace existing parking equipment in 2014.
— Construct new Lionshead parking structure entry and skier drop off improvements in 2014.
— Complete Frontage Road bike lane/shoulder widening and turn lane projects in spring 2014 in advance of CDOT overlay in summer 2014.
— Implement phase III wayfinding (pedestrian blades, directories/maps and bus stop signs) in 2014.
— Review parking policies regarding supply and demand, as well as operational policies and rates prior to 2014-15 season.
— Determine future use of $4.3 million parking pledge from Vail Resorts.
— Review loading and delivery strategy.
— Complete planning phase by 2015 and construct Vail I-70 underpass in 2016-17.
— Explore additional park ‘n ride opportunities with Eagle County.
— Contribute to ECO Transit long-range planning strategies.
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Quality of the eX periencefocus area iii -
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Quality of the e Xperience
Goal : Deliver on the promise,
“VAIL Like nothing on earth,”
in everything we do.
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Deliver on the promise, “Vail like nothing on earth,”
in everything we do.
– Excellent municipal services
– Convenient and efficient
parking and transportation
– Appropriately-sized
environmental programs
– Effective marketing initiatives
– Cutting-edge technology
competitiveness
– World-class recreational amenities
– I-70 impact mitigation
council action plan
(continued from previsous page)
Focus on environmental programs appropriate to our size.
— Implement community-wide recycling program.
— Complete actions identified in Gore Creek Water Quality Improvement Plan.
— Continue ongoing stream tract enhancements.
— Implement phase II energy reduction program for town facilities.
— Determine public policy on future use of plastic bags.
Implement cutting-edge technology to ensure competitiveness.
— Complete cellular/Wi-Fi installation by fall 2014.
— Update town-wide camera infrastructure platform, including new bus cameras and Vail/Lionshead Village security cameras by summer
2014.
— Partner with Vail Resorts to share technology infrastructure and future strategies to enhance guest experience.
— Prioritize TOV technology needs, including redesign of website, phone system upgrade, online payments, etc.
Facilitate world-class recreation amenities.
— Complete 18th hole relocation at Vail Golf Club and companion driving range net project.
— Remodel nordic Center/Golf Course Clubhouse.
— Complete upper bench improvements at Ford Park and Amphitheater improvements (on time and on budget).
— Use Ford Park Master Plan and development review process for Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Education Center to ensure facility complies
with world-class standards.
— Complete improvements to lower bench playground and restrooms at Ford Park.
— Design and renovate Booth Creek Park.
— Locate, design and create a timetable to build a permanent skatepark.
Review mitigation strategies to reduce impact of I-70.
— Pursue noise wall demonstration project.
— Continue sand berm project in East Vail.
— Work with CDOT on maintenance and water quality issues.
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Quality of the eX periencefocus area iii -
continually ele Vate the
Quality of the e Xperience
Goal : Deliver on the promise,
“VAIL Like nothing on earth,”
in everything we do.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: Information Update:
1) FebruarySales Tax;
2) March Revenue Highlights;
3) January Business Review
ATTACHMENTS:
February Sales Tax
Revenue Highlights
January Business Review
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MEMORANDUM
March 25, 2014
To: Vail Town Council
Stan Zemler
Pam Brandmeyer
Judy Camp
From: Sally Lorton
Re: February Sales Tax
I estimate Vail will collect another $130,000 in February sales tax to bring
collections to $3,451,744. If so, February will be up 5.6% or $183,202 from
budget and up 5.6% or $184,393 from February 2013. Year to date increases
7.7% ($494,168) from 2013 and 6.4% ($415,884) from budget.
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% Change % Change
2014 Budget from from
Month 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Budget Collections Variance 2013 Budget
January 1,997,091 2,225,841 2,275,967 2,597,985 2,783,306 2,976,655 2,619,673 2,564,383 2,795,688 2,855,524 3,145,620 3,222,713 3,375,395 152,682 7.30%4.74%
February 2,111,163 2,362,825 2,429,377 2,527,130 2,718,643 3,071,615 2,588,889 2,577,360 2,803,136 2,994,580 3,267,351 3,268,542 3,321,744 53,202 1.66%1.63%
Total 4,108,254 4,588,666 4,705,344 5,125,115 5,501,949 6,048,270 5,208,562 5,141,743 5,598,824 5,850,104 6,412,971 6,491,255 6,697,139 205,884 4.43%3.17%
March 2,372,942 2,344,178 2,785,101 2,852,954 2,986,446 3,327,304 2,504,567 2,685,004 3,143,418 3,185,859 3,650,157 3,507,081
April 871,468 992,157 915,554 1,280,324 1,330,740 1,098,918 1,235,941 1,156,934 1,191,690 1,183,087 1,069,186 1,349,514
May 428,919 411,595 458,770 449,283 545,874 622,103 516,150 421,925 473,292 487,739 563,602 592,713
June 742,755 732,113 834,913 805,362 953,017 918,061 717,233 873,765 895,951 963,143 1,023,801 1,035,823
July 1,075,532 1,128,514 1,166,183 1,255,243 1,265,781 1,397,842 1,121,860 1,228,767 1,481,329 1,573,499 1,654,161 1,587,328
August 1,029,446 994,445 993,985 1,055,614 1,162,746 1,349,795 1,068,391 1,147,352 1,310,471 1,380,710 1,507,048 1,457,262
September 679,208 757,033 795,807 832,549 908,318 834,569 753,754 761,425 889,945 978,037 994,135 999,126
October 508,092 532,537 566,173 614,396 688,519 662,767 581,033 594,362 623,420 644,577 755,133 742,761
November 591,269 623,646 713,117 799,582 747,877 719,109 651,873 701,075 788,430 825,873 947,627 878,595
December 2,171,098 2,362,095 2,549,032 2,771,258 2,821,871 2,652,628 2,553,974 2,963,763 3,184,645 2,973,826 3,422,178 3,358,544
Total 14,578,983 15,466,979 16,483,979 17,841,680 18,913,138 19,631,366 16,913,338 17,676,115 19,581,415 20,046,454 21,999,999 22,000,000
Town of Vail
Sales Tax Worksheet
3/25/2014
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TOWN OF VAIL
REVENUE HIGHLIGHTS
April 1, 2014
Sales Tax
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, February collections are estimated to be
$3,451,744 up 5.6% from last year and up 5.6% compared to budget. Inflation
as measured by the consumer price index was up 1.1% for February. The
annual budget totals $22.0 million.
Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
RETT collections through March 26 total $954,998 down 3.3% from this time last
year. Of current collections, 23.5% is from major redevelopment projects
including Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton Residences, Solaris, and Lions Square
Lodge North. Collections not related to major redevelopment projects currently
total $730,545 down14.3% from prior year. The annual RETT budget totals $3.9
million.
Parking Revenue
Season to date:
Pass sales from November through March 25 total $728,997, up 9.5% from prior
winter season.
Daily sales from the parking structures from November through March 15 total
approximately $2.3 million, flat with prior winter season (prior season includes a
full month of March).
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Vail Business Review
January 2014
March 26, 2014
The January Vail Business Review breaks down the four percent sales tax collected for
January.
Overall January sales tax increased 7.3% with Retail increasing 7.2%, Lodging
increased 7.1%, Food and Beverage increased 10.2% and Utilities/Other (which is
mainly utilities but also includes taxable services and rentals) decreased .1%. The Out
of Town category continues to be greatly affected by construction, interior design firms
and furniture stores delivering in to Vail. Excluding the Out of Town category sales tax
for the month of January was up 7.4%.
Town of Vail sales tax forms, the Vail Business Review and the sales tax worksheet are
available on the internet at www.vailgov.com. You can subscribe to have the Vail
Business Review and the sales tax worksheet e-mailed to you automatically
from www.vailgov.com.
Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales
tax collections, as opposed to actual gross sales.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or
Judy Camp at (970) 479-2119.
Sincerely,
Sally Lorton
Sales Tax Administrator
4/1/2014
TOWN OF VAIL BUSINESS REVIEWTOWN OF VAIL BUSINESS REVIEWTOWN OF VAIL BUSINESS REVIEWTOWN OF VAIL BUSINESS REVIEW
JanuaryJanuaryJanuaryJanuary
Sales Tax Newsletter
January 2014 Sales TaxJanuary 2014 Sales TaxJanuary 2014 Sales TaxJanuary 2014 Sales Tax
JanuaryJanuaryJanuary
2013 2014 %
Collections Collections Change
VAIL VILLAGE
Retail 441,141 510,879 15.81 %
Lodging 619,364 660,177 6.59 %
F & B 481,917 532,248 10.44 %
Other 21,769 13,955 -35.90 %
Total 1,564,190 1,717,258 9.79 %
LIONSHEAD
Retail 204,277 220,107 7.75 %
Lodging 410,381 455,715 11.05 %
F & B 139,139 153,116 10.05 %
Other 5,416 7,091 30.93 %
Total 759,213 836,028 10.12 %
CASCADE VILLAGE/EAST VAIL/SANDSTONE/WEST VAIL
Retail 237,597 216,862 -8.73 %
Lodging 205,372 202,307 -1.49 %
F & B 75,925 83,685 10.22 %
Other 6,378 4,162 -34.74 %
Total 525,271 507,016 -3.48 %
OUT OF TOWN
Retail 66,540 70,310 5.67 %
Lodging 41,077 48,207 17.36 %
F & B 2,157 1,125 -47.85 %
Utilities & Other 187,219 195,450 4.40 %
Total 296,993 315,093 6.09 %
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JanuaryJanuaryJanuaryJanuary
Sales Tax Newsletter
January 2014 Sales TaxJanuary 2014 Sales TaxJanuary 2014 Sales TaxJanuary 2014 Sales Tax
TOTALTOTALTOTALTOTAL
JanuaryJanuaryJanuary
2013 2014 %
Collections Collections Change
Retail 949,555 1,018,157 7.22 %
Lodging And Property Mgmt 1,276,194 1,366,406 7.07 %
Food and Beverage 699,137 770,173 10.16 %
Other 220,783 220,659 -0.06 %
Total 3,145,668 3,375,395 7.30 %
RETAIL SUMMARYRETAIL SUMMARYRETAIL SUMMARYRETAIL SUMMARY
JanuaryJanuaryJanuary
2013 2014 %
Collections Collections Change
RETAIL-FOOD 173,054 152,147 -12.08 %
RETAIL-LIQUOR 58,665 62,312 6.22 %
RETAIL-APPAREL 148,015 159,272 7.60 %
RETAIL-SPORT 434,519 475,768 9.49 %
RETAIL-JEWELRY 22,414 22,809 1.76 %
RETAIL-GIFT 9,575 6,341 -33.78 %
RETAIL-GALLERY 8,084 8,686 7.45 %
RETAIL-OTHER 94,729 130,823 38.10 %
RETAIL-HOME OCCUPATION 499 0 -100.00 %
Total 949,555 1,018,157 7.22 %
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: Matters from the Mayor, Council and Committee Reports
4/1/2014
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b)(e); to receive legal
advice on specific legal questions, determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct
negotiators, regarding: Town owned unit at Village Inn Plaza Phase V; 2) C.R.S. §24-6-402
(4)(b)(e) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions, determine positions, develop a
strategy and instruct negotiators, regarding: update on pending litigation; 3) C.R.S. §24-6-402
(4)(b)(e) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions,
develop a strategy and instruct negotiators and, discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease,
transfer, or sale of property interests, regarding Vail Trails East encroachment onto Town
property.
PRESENTER(S): Matt Mire
4/1/2014
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2014
ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment (4:40 p.m.)
NOTE: UPCOMING MEETING START TIMES BELOW (ALL ARE APPROXIMATE DATES
AND TIMES AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
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THE NEXT REGULAR VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR WORK SESSION WILL BEGIN AT
APPROXIMATELY 12:30 P.M. (or TBD), TUESDAY, April 15, 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:
Discussion of plan to enhance long-term competitiveness - WS- 4/15
Resolution No. 12 - Holy Cross Energy Easement for Timber Ridge - ES - 4/15
Eagle County Commissioners joint meeting - WS - 5/6
2014 Burton US Open Recap - 30 min. - WS - 5/6
Community Survey Results - 30 min. - ES - 6/15
I-70 Vail Underpass Traffic Analysis Update - ES - TBD - Tom
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
Community Garden permission to proceed through the process for fence installation - TBD
Walking Mountains zero watse program presentation - TBD
4/1/2014