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Agenda
Town Council Chambers
2:00 PM, October 3, 2017
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Notes:
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time Council will
consider an item.
Public comment on any agenda item may be solicited by the Town Council.
1. Presentations / Discussion
1.1. Discussion with Commission on Special Events about 2017 Events
Presenter(s): Barry Davis, Mark Gordon, Commission on Special Events
Action Requested of Council: At this time, no formal action is being
requested of the Town Council.
Background: This is discussion about the continued strategic alignment
between Commission on Special Events and Town Council. The
Commission on Special Events begins the 2018 Event Funding process on
Monday, October 9 and is requesting feedback from the Town Council
regarding policy direction and current strategy.
1.2. Traffic Calming Discussion
Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer
Action Requested of Council:
Discuss next steps with regard to traffic calming
Background: The Town Council has requested information with regards to
traffic calming in response to complaints of speeding in residential areas.
Staff Recommendation: Review the Staff memo and provide direction with
regards to next steps on traffic calming.
2. DRB / PEC Update
2.1. DRB / PEC Update
Presenter(s): Chris Neubecker, Planning Manager
3. Information Update
3.1. Future Council Meeting Agenda Topics
3.2. 1-70 Vail Underpass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Celebration on Oct 13
3.3. August 2017 Sales Tax Report
3.4. July 2017 Vail Business Review
3.5. VLHA Meeting Results
45 min.
30 min.
10 min.
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3.6. Fall 2017 Stream Tract Tree Removal Project Update
3.7. Revenue Update
4. Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports
4.1. Review dates for Japan Sisterhood City Exploration Visit
Presenter(s): Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
5. Executive Session
5 min.
5.1. Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(e) - to discuss 30 min.
the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests; and
to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators,
Regarding possible property acquisition and the Vail App.
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
6. Recess
6.1. Recess at 4:00 p.m.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Discussion with Commission on Special Events about 2017 Events
PRESENTER(S): Barry Davis, Mark Gordon, Commission on Special Events
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: At this time, no formal action is being requested of the
Town Council.
BACKGROUND: This is discussion about the continued strategic alignment between
Commission on Special Events and Town Council. The Commission on Special Events begins
the 2018 Event Funding process on Monday, October 9 and is requesting feedback from the
Town Council regarding policy direction and current strategy.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CSE Work Session with Council
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Commission on Special Events Work Session
with Town Council
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Overview — Annual Check In with Town Council
• CSE Five Year Strategic Plan was approved on 6/6/2017
• Continued alignment with council on priorities and strategy for special
events and programs for 2018
• For consideration & discussion:
• 2016 Community Survey — Events Results
• Balanced Event Calendar
• ROI — Economic Impacts by Event Category: 2015 & 2016
• 2017 Current Occupancy Reports YoY
• Spring Back to Vail Concert
• Role of Ambient Events
• 2018 Budget
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CSE Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Vail Commission on Special Events (CSE) is accountable to deliver an
annual Special Events Plan which ensures world class events and programs
that are fully aligned with Vail's brand. The CSE will effectively and
efficiently allocate available budget behind this objective.
The Events Plan will deliver measureable results in terms of
specific goals: economic impact, optimization of the event calendar, positive
community experience and integration, as well as positive Net Promoter
Score results that lead to future loyalty.
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Town Council Direction
The CSE is part of the Town of Vail's Economic Development Office and
relies on the Town Council to provide:
• Policy direction
• Consistent special events funding
• Proactive development of appropriate special event venues
• Town of Vail staff support for special events as required
Research has proven that special events generate additional sales tax
revenues in the Town of Vail.
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2016 Community Survey Results - Events
About the right
number
Too few events
Too many events
Figure 39.
Opinions Regarding Quantity of Events by Year
-7 510
741%
81%
X2016
■ 2014
• 2012
20% 30% 40% 50% 80% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
Figure 40.
Satisfaction with Events (2016)
The overall quality of events in Vail
Frontage Road express bus to transport
event -goers between Lionshead, Vail
Village and Ford Park in the summer
Overall quality of event venue options in
Vail
▪ 1 -Not at aII satisfied
▪ 2
3
4
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40%
40%
36%
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15%
20%
17%
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 10C%
Percent Responding
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Balanced Event Calendar
Provide a balanced, year round calendar of events appealing to residents and
guests of diverse interests by:
• Attracting and developing cultural, recreation and community events that
enhance and contribute to Vail's world-class reputation and have a positive
impact on the community.
• Cultivating education and enrichment events that will provide opportunity for
intellectual discussion as well as positively impact the community in other
ways.
• Encouraging activation of events to create an expanded presence throughout
the community and stimulate the participation of the merchants, restaurants
and bars, and lodges.
> External impacts to CSE Event Calendar: Events not funded by CSE on
private property or locations that do not require an event permit
through the town. �(
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ROI — Economic Impacts by Event Category: 2015 & 2016
2016 Vail Special Events (33 events):
Category
Events
Evaluated
Attendee
Days
Direct Econ
Impact per
Attendee
Direct
Economic
TOV & LMD
Tax Impact
TOV
Funding
Econ.
Impact
Payback
Tax
Impact
Payback
CATEGORY
TOTAL
TOTAL
Day
Impact
TOTAL
Budget
Ratio
Ratio
CRC (Cultural, Rec. & Cmty)
23
254,897
$ 144
$ 36,597,574
$ 1,296,108
$ 835,700
$ 44
$ 1.55
TOV Council Designated
5
125,272
$ 128
$ 16,027,039
$ 602,296
$ 805,965
$ 20
$ 0.75
EE (Education & Enrichment)
5
10,911
$ 48
$ 526,639
$ 18,863
$ 139,000
$ 4
$ 0.14
Totals:
33
391,080
$ 136
$ 53,151,251
$ 1,917,268
$1,780,665
$ 30
$ 1.08
2015 Vail Special Events (25 events):
Category
Events
Evaluated
Attendee
Days
Direct Econ
Impact per
Attendee
Day
Direct
Economic
Impact
TOV & LMD
Tax Impact
TOV
Funding
Econ.
Impact
Payback
Ratio
Tax
Impact
Payback
Ratio
CATEGORY
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
Budget
TOTAL
TOTAL
CSE -allocated
18
234,042
$ 159
$ 37,325,028
$ 1,256,081
$ 648,500
$ 58
$ 1.94
TOV Council Designated
5
110,322
$ 104
$ 11,508,277
$ 377,068
$ 718,900
$ 16
$ 0.52
Life Long Learning
2
1,734
$ 69
$ 119,412
$ 2,881
$ 50,000
$ 2
$ 0.06
Totals:
25
346,098
$ 141
$ 48,952,718
$ 1,636,030
$1,417,400
$ 35
$ 1.15
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2017 Current Occupancy Reports YoY
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Desfl [VI etrics
Executive Summary
Executive Summary
Res Activity Outlook as of Aug 31, 2017
Data based on a sample of up to 25 properties in the Vail destination, representing up to 2059 Units (DestiMetrirs Census') and 54.23%ot 3797 total units in the Vail destination {'Destination Census"")
Last Month Performance: Current YTD vs. Previous YTD
2017118
2016/11
Year over Year %
Variance
Vail Occupancy for last month (Aug) changed by (-2.0%)
Occupancy (Aug) : 58.6% 59.9% -2.0%
Vail ADR for last month (Aug) changed by (25%)
Vail RevPAR for last month (Aug) changed by (0.4%)
Next Month Performance: Current YTD vs. Previous YTD
Vail Occupancy for next month (Sep) changed by (-4.0%)
Vail ADR for next month (Sep) changed by (6 6%)
Vail RevPAR for next month (Sep) changed by (2.3%)
Historical oast 6 months Month Actual Performance: Current YTD vs. Prevkiis YTD
IVail Occupancy for the past 6 months changed by (0.8%) Occupancy 532% 52.8% 0.8% 1
Vail ADR for the past 6 months changed by (4.4%) ADR $ 341 $ 327 4.4%
Vail RevPAR for the past 6 months changed by (52%) RevPAR $ 182 $ 173 5.2%
Future 6 Month On The Books Performance: Current YTD vs. Previous YTD
Vail Occupancy for the furture 6 months changed by (-13.5%) Occupancy 22.9% 26.5% -13.5%
Vail ADR for the future 6 months changed by (2.8%) ADR $ 432 $ 420 2.8%
Vail RevPAR for the future 6 months changed by (-11.1%) RevPAR $ 99 $ 111 -11.1 °lo
ADR (Aug)
RevPAR (Aug)
Occupancy (Sep)
ADR (Sep)
RevPAR (Sep)
$ 262
$ 153
42.6%
$ 772
$ 94
$ 255
$ 153
44.4%
$ 2D8
$ 92
2.5%
0.4%
-4.0%
5.6%
2.3%
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2018 Spring Back to Vail Concert
• Plan for council funding for $100K for musical act for 2018
• Conditions for funding musical act/concert
• Role of CSE
• Updated Event Plan:
• One signature concert at Solaris on March 31
• Pond -skimming at Golden Peak on April 15
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Role of Ambient Events
• Priority level for funding
• Importance to guest experience
• 2016 Intercept Survey Results
Ambient Community Events:
• Ambient events which contribute to a sense of community, vitality and fun; enhance
the guest experience and promote high NPS (Net Promoter Score)
• Primarily local media exposure
• Community celebrations: i.e. Vail America Days, Vail Holidays, Vail Family Fun Fest
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Role of Ambient Events
What are the primary reasons for your visit to Vail?
Recreation/vacation/leisure
Visit friends/family/relatives
Special event/festival/concert
17%
Wedding/family reunion -10%
Business meeting or conference.7%
26%
79%
Other I 3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Percent Responding
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17% of surveyed guests came to Vail
primarily to attend events, yet 53% of
them participated or experienced an
event during their visit.
Which of the following did you or your group participate in while in the area? - By Year
Shopping
Hiking! backpacking
Festivals, local events, or concerts
53%
53%
49%
Biking — road
Other
Golf
Whitewater rafting
Climbing
Wedding or similar event
Horseback riding
Water sports) boating
23%
20%
18%
9%
16%
9%
14%
28%
■ 2016
■ 2015
75%
68%
69%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Percent Responding
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2018 Budget
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Commission on Special Events
2017 Budget
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
+ 3% over 2015
+1% over 2016
Same as 2017
TOV Budget Allocation to CSE: (CRCE+Admin)
$ 836,810
$ 861,800
$ 879,036
$ 884,800
$ 893,648
$ 893,648
Fireworks Contract Carryover from 2012
$ 31,500
Designated: Education and Enrichment (EEE) Event
Funds Available:
N/A
$ 90,000
$ 91,800
$ 150,000
$ 151,500
$ 151,500
Additional "One-time Only" Event Funding from Counc
$ 159,990
$ 50,000
$ 121,700
$ 100,000
TOV Council Designated: Funding for Fireworks
$ 50,000
$ 51,500
$ 52,015
$ 52,015
TOTAL ANNUAL BUDGET
$ 1,028,300
$ 1,001,800
$ 1,020,836
$ 1,208,000
$ 1,197,163
$ 1,097,163
Administrative
Meeting and Miscellaneous Expenses:
$ 3,271
$ 3,500
$ 3,036
$ 3,000
$ 3,030
$ 3,030
Event Marketing Liaison: (match VLMD contribution)
$ 15,360
$ 15,000
$ 20,000
Moved to salary
line item
MKT Vail Strategic Consulting:
$ 24,950
RRC Event Surveys for all events funded >$10,000 +
incentives for participation ($2800)
$ 40,000
$ 50,000
$ 52,800
$ 53,328
$ 53,328
Total Administrative Funding:
$ 83,581
$ 18,500
$ 73,036
$ 55,800
$ 56,358
$ 56,358
Total CSE Cultural, Recreational and Community
(CRCE) Event Funds Available:
$ 944,719
$ 893,300
$ 806,000
$ 950,700
$ 937,290
$ 837,290
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SPORTS / TOURNAMENTS
FESTIVALS /AMBIENT
■ MUSIC
COMMUNITY / CHARITY
CULINARY
■ EDUCATION / ENRICHMENT
■ VAIL MOUNTAIN
Calendar updated July 2017
JANUARY
Vail Yeti Hockey Club 1 1/6, 1/13, 1/14
■ Vail Symposium 1 1/5, 1/6, 1/18, 1/19, 1/25
■ Vail Jazz Winter Series 1 1/12
■ Vail Veterans Program 1 1/22 - 1/26
FEBRUARY
■ Vail Jazz Winter Series 1 2/2, 2/4
Vail Yeti Hockey Club 1 2/3, 2/4, 2/17, 2/18, 2/24, 2/25
■ Vail Symposium 1 2/9, 2/16, 2/23
■ Vail Centre Torch Awards Gala 1 2/10
Ski for MS 1 2/18
CarniVail 1 2/25 - 2/26
Burton US Open Snowboard Championship 1 2/27 - 3/5
MARCH
Burton US Open Snowboard Championship 1 2/27 - 3/5
■ Vail Jazz Winter Series 1 3/2, 3/29
■ Vail Veterans Program 1 3/5 - 3/10
Vail Yeti Hockey Club' 3/10, 3/11, 3/17, 3/18, 3/24, 3/25
■ Vail Symposium 1 3/9, 3/16, 3/17, 3/30
U16 Rocky/Central Junior Championships 1 3/11 - 3/17
Pink Vail 13/25
Shamrock Shuffle Snowshoe Race! 3/18
Vail Film Festival 1 3/30 - 4/2
APRIL
Vail Film Festival 1 3/30 - 4/2
Taste of Vail 1 4/5 - 4/8
Project Funway 1 4/8
Vail Yeti Hockey Club 1 4/14
■ Vail Symposium 1 4/13, 4/14
■ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: Pollinators 1 4/5 - 6/30
Spring Back to Vail' 4/14 - 4/16
■ Closing Day Vail Mountain 1 4/23
Skate Vail's Melee in the Mountains 1 4/29
MAY
■ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: Pollinators 1 4/5 - 6/30
Vail Whitewater Race Series 1 Tuesdays 1 5/9 - 6/6
■ Vail Centre - Cornell University Leadership in Hospitality 1 5/7 - 5/10
JUNE
Vail Whitewater Race Series 1 Tuesdays 1 5/9 - 6/6
■ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: Pollinators 1 4/5 - 6/30
Community Arts Programs 1 6/1, 6/15
GoPro Mountain Games 1 6/8 - 6/11
■ Gondola One and Eagle Bahn Gondola Open Daily 1 6/9 - 9/4
■ Vail Jazz Festival 1 6/9 - 9/4
Ride the Rockies Bike Ride (passing through) 1 6/12
■ Hot Summer Nights Concerts 1 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
■ Vail Craft Beer Classic 1 6/16 - 6/18
■ King of the Mountain Volleyball 1 6/16 - 6/18
■ Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show 1 Sundays 1 6/18 - 10/1
■ Vail Lacrosse Tournament 1 6/19 - 6/21
■ Bravo! Vail Music Festival 1 6/22 - 8/5
Vail Arts Festival 1 6/23 - 6/25
Vail Family Fun Fest 1 Saturdays 1 6/24 - 8/5
Vail Lacrosse Shootout 1 6/25 - 7/4
■ Vail Centre - Duke University Nonprofit Management 1 6/25 - 6/30
■ Vail Summer Bluegrass Series 1 Wednesdays 1 6/28 - 7/19
Vail Farmers' Market Farm to Table Dinner Series 1 6/30
JULY
■ Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show 1 Sundays 1 6/18 - 10/1
■ Vail Family Fun Fest 1 Saturdays 1 6/24 - 8/5
■ Vail Jazz Festival 1 6/9 - 9/4
■ Gondola One and Eagle Bahn Gondola Open Daily 1 6/9 - 9/4
■ Bravo! Vail Music Festival 1 6/22 - 8/5
Vail Lacrosse Shootout 1 6/25 - 7/4
■ Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: John Fielder -Photo Workshop 1 7/1-7/2
Vail America Days & July 4th Parade 1 7/4
■ Community Arts Programs 1 7/6, 7/20
■ Triple Bypass Bike Ride 1 7/8 - 7/9
■ La Sportiva Vail Trail Running Series 1 Vail HillClimb 1 7/8
■ Hot Summer Nights Concerts 1 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
■ Vail Summer Bluegrass Series 1 Wednesdays 1 6/28 - 7/19
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SPORTS / TOURNAMENTS
FESTIVALS / AMBIENT
MUSIC
COMMUNITY / CHARITY
CULINARY
▪ EDUCATION / ENRICHMENT
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Calendar updated July 2017
JULY - Continued
• Prep Baseball Report West Championships 1 7/13 - 7/16
• Vail Farmers' Market Farm to Table Dinner Series 1 7/14, 8/4
• Courage Classic Bike Ride 1 7/22
• Vail Centre - Yale University Diversity Leadership 1 7/23 - 7/26
• Kick It 3v3 National Soccer Championship 1 7/28 - 7/30
• Vail Dance Festival 1 7/29 - 8/12
AUGUST
Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show 1 Sundays 1 6/18 - 10/1
Vail Family Fun Fest 1 Saturdays 1 6/24 - 8/5
• Vail Jazz Festival 1 6/9 - 9/4
• Gondola One and Eagle Bahn Gondola Open Daily 1 6/9 - 9/4
• Bravo! Vail Music Festival 1 6/22 - 8/5
• Vail Dance Festival 1 7/29 - 8/12
• Community Arts Programs' 8/3, 8/17
• Hot Summer Nights Concerts 1 8/15, 8/22
• Vail Farmers' Market Farm to Table Dinner Series 1 8/4
• Westin Athletic Club Mountain Bike Race Series 1 Davos Dash 1 8/2
• La Sportiva Vail Trail Running Series 1 Berry Picker 5k 1 8/5
• i25Kia.com Copper Triangle Bike Ride 1 8/5
Vail Kids Adventure Games 1 8/9 - 8/13
• Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: Imperiled Plants of Colorado 1 8/16-10/1
• Gerald R. Ford 30th Anniversary Celebration Concerts 1 8/18-8/19
▪ TransRockies Run 1 8/19 - 8/20
• Ragnar Relay 1 8/25
• La Sportiva Vail Trail Running Series 10k & 5k @ 10,000'1 8/5
SEPTEMBER
Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show 1 Sundays 1 6/18 - 10/1
• Vail Jazz Festival 1 6/9 - 9/4
• Gondola One and Eagle Bahn Gondola Open Daily 1 6/9 - 9/4
• Gondola One and Eagle Bahn Gondola Weekend Only 1 9/8 - 10/1
• Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: Imperiled Plants of Colorado 1 8/16-10/1
• Gourmet on Gore 1 9/1 - 9/4
Vail Rotary Duck Race 1 9/3
• Community Arts Programs 1 8/3, 8/17
Vail Oktoberfest Lionshead 1 9/8 - 9/10
Vail Automotive Classic 1 9/8 - 9/10
Casual Classic Bike Ride 1 9/9
SEPTEMBER Continued
• Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show' Sundays 1 6/18 - 10/1
• Vail Oktoberfest Vail Village 1 9/15 - 9/17
• Colorado Grand 1 9/15 - 9/16
The Fall Wine & Food Classic: Taste of Vail 1 9/22 - 9/23
Slow Fashion Vail 1 9/22 - 9/23
Vail Pioneer's Weekend 1 9/22 - 9/24
• Vail Beaver Creek Restaurant Week 1 9/29 - 10/8
• Outlier Offroad Festival 1 9/30 - 10/1
OCTOBER
• Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show' Sundays 1 6/18 - 10/1
• Betty Ford Alpine Gardens: Imperiled Plants of Colorado 1 8/16-10/1
• Vail Beaver Creek Restaurant Week 1 9/29 - 10/8
• Vail Valley Soccer Cup 1 10/6 - 10/8
• SSCV: Annual Ski Swap 1 10/20 - 10/22
• Trick or Treat Trot 1 10/31
• Global Solutions Forum 1 10/25 - 10/27
• Vail Centre - Cornell Hospitality Financial Management 1 10/15-18
NOVEMBER
• Vail Centre - Yale Diversity and Inclusive Leadership 1 11/8 - 11/9
Opening Day Vail Mountain 1 11/17
DECEMBER
_ Vail Yeti Hockey Club 1 12/8
• Vail Snow Days 1 12/8 - 12/10
• Vail Holidays - Fun Run 1 12/16
• Vail Holidays - Kris Kringle Market 1 12/16 - 12/17
• Vail Holidays - Ice Skating & Cookie Decorating 1 12/17
• Vail Holidays - Holiday Tree Lighting 1 12/17
• Vail Holidays - Cocktails & Canvas Lantern Making 1 12/20
• Vail Holidays - Holiday Lantern Walk 1 12/22
• Vail Winterfest Ice Theater 1 12/22
• Vail Holidays - Torchlight Parade & Fireworks 1 12/31
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2017 Town of Vail Special Events Calendar
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Category Key:
Community & Charity
Sports/
Tournaments
Culinary
Music Festival Ambient
Enrichment &
Education
BC/Vail Mountain
Holidays
Jan -17
Feb -17
Mar -17
Apr -17
May -17
Jun -17 Jul -17
Aug -17
Sep -17
Oct -17
Nov -17
Dec -17
New Years Day
1/1 and
MLK Day
1/16
President's Day
2/20
Easter
4/16
Memorial Day
5/29
4th of July
7/4
Labor Day
9/4
Thanksgiving
11/23
Christmas
12/25
Vail Yeti Hockey Club Season - Jan 6, 13, 14, Feb 3, 4, 17, 18, 24, 25, Mar 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 Dec 1, 2, 15, 16
Vail Veterans
Program
1/22-1/26
Burton US Open
Snowboard Championship
2/27-3/5
Taste of Vail
4/5-4/8
Vail Whitewater Race Series
5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/20, 6/6
Vail America Days'
7/4
i25Kia.com Copper
Triangle
8/5
Gourmet on Gore
9/1-9/4
Global Solutions
Forum
October TBD
Opening Day Vail
Mountain
TBD
Vail Snow Daze
12/8-12/10
Vertical Express for
MS
2/18
Vail Veterans
Program
3/5-3/10
Spring Back to Vail
4/14-4/16
GoPro Mountain
Games
6/8-6/11
Triple Bypass
Bike Ride
7/8-7/9
Vail Kids Adventure
Games
8/9-8/13
Vail Oktoberfest'"
Lionshead
9/8-9/10
Vail Village
9/15-9/17
Vail Valley Soccer Cup
Tournament
10/6-10/8
Vail Holidaze
12/10 & 12/17,
12/31
CarniVail MJunior
2/25-2/26
U16 Rocky/Central
Champs
3/11-3/17
Closing Day Vail
Mountain
4/23
Vail Craft Beer Classic
6/16-6/18
PBR West
Championships
7/20-7/23
TransRockies Run
8/19-8/20
Vail Automotive
Classic
9/10
Ski Swap
10/20-10/22
Starting Hearts
All You Need is Heart
February TBD
Shamrock Shuffle
3/11
Skate Vail's Melee in
the Mountains
4/29
King of the Mountain
Volleyball
6/16-6/18
Courage Classic
7/22
Ragnar Relay
8/25
Colorado Grand
9/15-9/16
Trick or Treat Trot
10/31
Pink Vail
3/25
Vail Lacrosse
Tournament
6/19-6/21
Kick It 3x3 soccer
7/28-7/30
Crazy Mountain
Brewery's Edfest
8/26
Taste of Vail
South American
9/21-9/24
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Vail Film Festival
3/30-4/2
Ride the Rockies
6/12
Slow Fashion Vail
9/22-9/24
Vail Arts Festival
6/23-6/25
Vail/Beaver Creek
Restaurant Week
9/29-10/8
Bravo! Vail
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Vail Outlier Offroad
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9/30-10/1
Vail Lacrosse Shootout
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Vail Summer Bluegrass Concert Series
Wednesdays
6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19
Farm To Table Dinners
6/30, 7/14, 8/4
Vail Family Fun Fest
Saturdays
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Vail Farmer's Market
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Vail Dance Festival
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23rd Annual Vail Jazz Festival
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GRFA: Hot Summer Nights - Tuesdays
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Vail Centre Programming
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Community Art Events for the Town of Vail
6/1, 6/15, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 9/7, 9/21
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TOWN Of9
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Traffic Calming Discussion
PRESENTER(S): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Discuss next steps with regard to traffic calming
BACKGROUND: The Town Council has requested information with regards to traffic calming in
response to complaints of speeding in residential areas.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review the Staff memo and provide direction with regards to
next steps on traffic calming.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memo
Attachment A - Traffic Calming Measures
Attachment B - Durango Traffic Calming
Attachment C - Presentation
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TOWN OF VAIL.
Memorandum
To: Vail Town Council
From: Public Works Department
Date: October 3, 2017
Subject: Traffic Calming Discussion
I. TRAFFIC CALMING BACKGROUND
The primary purpose of traffic calming is to reduce vehicle speeds and/or traffic volumes
on a single street or a street network. Traffic calming measures consist of physical
constraints or perceived constraints to produce the desired effects to improve the quality
of life in both residential and commercial areas and increase the safety and comfort of
those walking and bicycling.
Generally traffic calming is implemented along roadways within residential and
commercial areas with significant pedestrian activity. The implementation is as a result
of excessive speeds or high volume of traffic for a specific area. Many of these types of
areas have posted speed limits of 30mph or below, but have vehicular speeds of 30-40
mph. Traffic calming measures have been shown to effectively slow vehicles to
approximately 25mph.
AIS Severity (6 fatal]
Vehicle Impact Speed vs. Pedestrian Injury
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3
2
Non -Severe Injuries
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 96 36
Impact Speed (mph)
One of the main objectives of slowing traffic is to minimize pedestrian/vehicle conflicts
and the resulting injuries. Incidents involving pedestrians and motor vehicles at
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increasing speeds are proven to be life threatening. The Chart above represents the
severity of pedestrian injuries based on the impact speed with a motor vehicle.
The streets in Vail that have generally been discussed for traffic calming are residential
roads. The most recent speed study data on these roads show an 85th percentile speed
of 24-29 mph. These results indicate that drivers are generally not going as fast as
some residents perceive, but are going higher than the posted limits of 15mph and
25mph. Based on accident history, it was also found that the Town's residential streets
do not have a sufficient number of crashes to identify a discernible pattern or area of
concern.
Despite the above, discussions have continued to revolve around reducing vehicle
speeds to 15-20mph. This type of reduction will require significant traffic calming
measures, not by simply posting lower speed limits or attempting to strictly enforce a
15mph posted speed limit. It is extremely difficult to enforce a 15 mph speed limit as
most drivers find it very difficult to drive that slow thus making the majority of drivers in
violation; and there is a misperception that raising or lowering speed limits will in turn
cause drivers to increase or decrease their speeds as well. Studies show that people
generally drive the roadway as they perceive conditions warrant and will ignore limits
that are unrealistically too low or too high. The speed study done by public works
supports this position.
II. TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES
Effective traffic calming measures can be divided into four general categories, as shown
below;
Non -Physical Measures
Physical Measures
Vertical Measures
Horizontal Measures
Diversions
Speed Enforcement
Textured Pavements
Traffic Circles
Street Closures
Radar Trailers
Speed Humps
Roundabouts
Diagonal Diverters
Lane Striping
Speed Lumps
Curb Extensions
Semi-diverters
Signage
Speed Tables
Chicanes
Pavement Markings
Raised Crosswalks
Lateral Shifts
High Visibility Crosswalks
Raised Intersections
Neckdowns
On -Street Parking
Realigned Intersections
Raised Pavement Markers
Bulbouts
Streetscaping
Two -Lane Chokers
Multi -Way Stops
One -Lane Chokers
Turn & Other Restrictions
Center Island Narrowing
Gateways / Entryways
Medians
Colored Pavements
Illustrations, Pros and Cons of each of the above are provided in Attachment A.
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The Town of Vail residential streets generally have narrow road widths of 20-24' with
speed limits of 15 or 25mph, and have limited Right of Way to implement many of the
more significant Horizontal Measures. Due to these restrictions the traffic calming
measures that may be applicable in Vail are highlighted in yellow.
However careful consideration must be applied when implementing any traffic calming
measures. Physical Measures of traffic calming can significantly impact emergency
service vehicles, transit, snow removal equipment, and have an undesirable effect to
some residents and neighborhoods. Impacts such as;
• Emergency vehicle response times are impacted negatively by forcing
emergency vehicles to slow down or to use a less desirable route.
• Transit vehicles are impacted particularly by vertical measures; even at very low
speeds, vertical measures can cause significant discomfort for bus passengers;
and the long wheelbases of buses can make it difficult for them to navigate
through some horizontal measures.
• Snow removal equipment can also be impacted by many of the physical
measures. The physical measures make it more difficult to clear snow from the
roads and can be difficult to see under a blanket of snow; and if a plow does hit a
blunt object used for traffic calming it can cause severe damage to the
equipment, the driver, and the traffic calming measure itself.
• Noise generated by deceleration and acceleration of vehicles, and from vehicles
going over vertical measures.
III. TRAFFIC CALMING IMPLEMENTATIONS & POLICIES IN COLORADO
Staff has received input from several Colorado communities regarding Traffic Calming.
Aspen has recently installed a median along Mill Street which reduced the 85th
percentile seed from 27 to 23m h.
They also installed a speed table on Neale Ave which reduced the 85th percentile speed
from 29 to 24mph.
Avon has recently changed the striping on West Beaver Creek Blvd. to aide in Traffic
Calming and provide bike lanes. West Beaver Creek Blvd., where it is adjacent to 1-70
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EB, has been restriped to remove the double yellow and add new shoulder lane striping
that accommodates 10' vehicular lanes and 4' bike lanes. This effort has reduced traffic
speeds to where 80% of traffic is going below 27 mph.
Durango has implemented a policy on Traffic Calming that requires Traffic Calming on
all local residential streets that meet the following criteria;
• Carry 100 or more vehicles per peak hour,
• Have a relatively straight alignment for a distance of 500' or more
• And on streets that are configured in a way to be desirable to be used as a short
cut to avoid congestion.
Durango has also provided approved methods of Traffic Calming including many of the
measures listed above. See attachment B for the full policy and list of traffic calming
measures.
Lakewood has implemented a Traffic Calming policy which allows Speed Humps,
Permanent Speed Display Signs, and Temporary Speed Display Signs, upon request of
residents. Speed Humps requests must be submitted by a resident living on that
particular street, and:
• The residents of that street must submit a petition signed by 95% of residents
living on that block
• At least 80% must be in favor of the speed hump.
• The cost must be split 50/50 between the city and the residents.
Similarly the Permanent Speed Displays must be petitioned and 80% approved and the
cost split is 90/10, with the city paying 90%. Lakewood specifically will not install
"Children at Play Signs", change speed limits at resident requests, nor install stop signs
for speed control. http://lakewood.org/TrafficCalming/
IV. TRAFFIC CALMING IN VAIL
Most excessive speed complaints occur in the spring, summer, fall, when the roads are
dry, and in areas where streets have long straight sections (i.e. West Gore Creek Drive,
Chamonix, Main Gore Drive, Lions Ridge Loop, Buffehr Creek Road). Based on the
most recent Town of Vail speed studies, the residential streets listed above plus a few
others, have an 85th percentile speed of 24-29 mph, in areas where the regulation
speed limits are 15mph or 25mph. During the majority of the winter, snowy conditions
can provide some traffic calming measure in Vail, since snow packed roads, high snow
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banks, and the limited sight distance during snow storms generally keep drivers at bay.
Snow packed roads provide traffic calming due to the irregular snowy surface and poor
traction for the majority of traffic. In addition high snow banks introduce horizontal traffic
calming measures by narrowing roads and limiting sight distance. Conversely, our
snow removal operations diligently remove these speed deterrence factors as they are
safety concerns throughout the winter.
Relative to most traffic calming studies and implementations the Town of Vail speeds
are relatively low. Most traffic calming implementations are intended to slow vehicles
that are going 30-40 mph down to 25-30 mph. As shown in the figure below, these
typical installations require traffic calming measures every 400'- 650'. However, in order
to reduce vehicle speeds from 24-29 down to the suggested speed limit of 20 mph
along an entire length of a street, it is likely that multiple traffic calming measures would
need to be implemented every 225'±. A commonly referred to speed study shown
below, shows the expected speeds based on traffic calming measure spacing.
85th Percentile Speed at Midpoint (mph)
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Figure 3.45. Midpoint Speed versus Distance Between Slow Points.
The Institute of Traffic Engineers compiled the most comprehensive data on
effectiveness of traffic calming measures on approximately 350 sites throughout the
country. The summary results are shown below:
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ITE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES — SUMMARY PAGE
Device
Sample
Size
85th Percentile
Before Speed
(mph)
85th Percentile
After Speed
(mph)
Average
Change in
Speed (mph)
Average
Percent
Change
12 -foot Humps
179
35
27.4
-7.6
- 22%
14 -foot Humps
15
33.3
25.6
-7.7
- 23%
22 -foot Tables
58
36.7
30.1
-6.6
- 18%
Longer Tables
10
34.8
31.6
-3.2
- 9%
Raised Intersections
3
34.6
34.3
-0.3
- 1%
Circles
45
34.2
30.3
-3.9
- 11%
Narrowings
7
34.9
32.3
-2.6
- 4%
One -Lane Slow
Points
5
33.4
28.6
-4.8
- 14%
Diagonal Diverters
7
29.3
27.9
-1.4
- 4%
Source: FHWA/ITE: Trafc Calming: State of Practice, pg 104
In most cases summarized above, the speeds prior to installation of traffic calming
measures were 30-40mph. This is consistent with additional research, where excessive
speeding in residential areas is generally considered an 85th percentile of over 30mph.
The Town's speed study data shows our 85th percentile speed study data at 24-29mph.
With that in mind staff has reviewed several traffic calming options for Vail based on the
information provided above. Many different options may be implemented but for
simplicity and for best measured results we have identified the use of speed humps, or
similar, as an example, at this point in time. These as well as other alternatives will
need to be vetted by all departments and by the impacted neighborhoods prior to
developing an implementable plan. Speed humps and other vertical measures have
significant drawbacks as identified above, and come with much controversy. The Town
will need to provide a significant public outreach program in addition to the examination
of local speed studies to document there is a safety concern, and also have thorough
discussions with transit, emergency services, and maintenance operations prior to any
implementation.
Vail Traffic Calming Example
The installation of traffic calming vertical measures, like speed humps, along West Gore
Creek Drive (85th percentile of 29 mph), in order to slow the speeds down to 20 mph
along the entire street, would require approximately 11 speed humps (@ $3000-$5000
per speed hump) along the 2450' long road. The expectation is that there would be a
reduction in speed by 3-8mph down to 21-26mph. This would significantly impact the
Town's bus route, emergency response, snow removal operations, and the
neighborhood, and would require further vetting. Alternatively, horizontal measures
could be installed instead to minimize the impact to transit and emergency operations;
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however studies have shown these measures are less effective. Neckdowns and/or
chokers, especially on low volume roads, tend to allow vehicles to drive down the center
of them at only a slightly reduced speed since there is unlikely to be an opposing
vehicle. These measures tend to slow most drivers down by 2-3mph. A third option
may be to use non physical measures; this might include enforcement, speed radar
signage, or bike lane striping similar to what has been done in Eagle -Vail and Avon.
This would narrow the road width down to 18'-20', while providing 2-3' striped bike
lanes, still allowing vehicles to cross the striping to pass oncoming vehicles. This also
may be a viable option for Vail Valley Drive to help direct bicycle traffic out of the center
of the road and into striped bike lanes. This measure is a perceived constraint and may
not discourage all drivers from speeding, especially as striping fades and residents
become accustomed to the configuration.
Each of the above options would require vetting with the neighborhood and could be
implemented on a test basis at any of the historically noted roads that have requested
traffic calming, i.e. West Gore Creek Drive, Chamonix, Main Gore Drive, Lions Ridge
Loop, Buffehr Creek Road.
Sunburst Drive
Sunburst Drive currently has striped bike lanes, similar to that discussed above,
however it also has a pavement width of 34' (includes curb and gutter). One option to
calm traffic in this location would be to reduce the pavement width to 28' (including curb
and gutter), remove the double yellow, add 4' striped bike lanes, and then add an
attached 6'-8' bike path/sidewalk starting from the driving range path and extending to
the South Frontage Road.
Vail Valley Drive & South Frontage Road Intersection
The intersection of Vail Valley Drive and the South Frontage Road at the Vail Village
Parking Structure is a continued cause for confusion for unfamiliar motorists. At this
location the South Frontage Road traffic is required to stop for the Vail Valley Drive
cross traffic. The reason for this is two -fold; initially this was done for limited sight
distance reasons and to eliminate the need for vehicles to stop on the steep grade of
Vail Valley Drive, which made it difficult for vehicles to start again after a stop during
icy/snowy conditions. More recently, this has come to be critical to allow for the free
flow of the heavy traffic during busy afternoon rush hours leaving from the Gold
Peak/Ski Club Vail area. A typical stop condition at this location would not only be a
continuous limited traction issue in the winter, but also could easily cause traffic to back
up past East Meadow Drive significantly impacting the In -Town bus system. As shown
in the picture below the intersection is currently signed to help encourage Vail Valley
Drive traffic to "Go" and not stop, however due to its unusual configuration and limited
sight distance motorists find this movement uncomfortable. This condition leads to
unrequired stops and frustrated drivers on both Vail Valley Drive and the South
Frontage Road.
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This summer the Town added additional signage and added street markings ("Stop
Ahead" and "Stop") on the Frontage road to ensure Frontage road traffic stops.
Additional measures could include, removing the boulder wall and berm on the east
corner to increase sight distance; OR to encourage Vail Valley Drive motorists to "Go" a
green and flashing amber traffic light could be added. Studies show drivers are much
more apt to react to red and green lights then static signs. A steady green light could be
added to the intersection to encourage Vail Valley Drive drivers to "Go". The flashing
yellow could then be activated by a push button activated RFIB pedestrian crossing
sign, enhancing pedestrian crossing safety as well. Coupled with red flashing LED stop
signs on the South Frontage Road, this could improve the safety of the intersection and
help encourage Vail Valley Drive drivers to "Go". Long term solutions for this
intersection include restricting left turns out of Vail Valley drive, forcing a free flow right
turn to a potential roundabout at the east end of Ford park where vehicles could go back
west. This long term solution is shown in the Vail Transportation Master Plan. Staff
more recently is looking at a possible compact roundabout at this location to allow the
desirable left turn movement at this location.
V. NEXT STEPS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends Council provide direction regarding next steps for the traffic calming
discussion and possible test site(s) and improvements.
Critical questions to discuss at future Council sessions and prior to an implementation
include;
• Does the Town have an excessive speed issue on residential streets that
warrants mitigation? And if so are non-physical or physical measures warranted?
• What are the positions of emergency services, transit, street maintenance
operations, and the neighborhoods on traffic calming measures?
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Based on feedback from Council staff will come back with additional information on
traffic calming and outline a process for an implementation plan at a future Council
meeting.
VI. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A — Traffic Calming Measures
Attachment B — Durango Traffic Calming Measures
Attachment C — Presentation
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1. Speed Enforcement
Description: Temporary targeted speed limit enforcement in
areas where residents are concerned.
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Advantages
Disadvantages
• May be implemented immediately
• Expensive to maintain for an
with little planning
extended period of time
• No impact to emergency response
• May only be effective for a short time
times
• May only be effective for short
• Effective for reducing speeds in a
distances
short span
• Secondary benefits include reduced
crime and a higher sense of security
Cost: Varies
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2. Radar Trailers
Description: A radar trailer can be placed adjacent to a roadway to
measure and display a passing vehicles speed. Providing the posted
speed limit on the device reminds drivers to slow down if they are
traveling too fast.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• In the long-term, less expensive than
• Only effective for one direction of
police enforcement
travel at a time
• May be implemented immediately
• May only be effective for a short time
with little planning
■ May only be effective for short
• No impact to emergency response
distances
times
• Effective for reducing speeds in a
short span
Cost: Varies
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3. Lane Striping
Description: Lane striping can be used to visually narrow travel lanes
in a given area. By using highly visible stripes, vehicles are
encouraged to slow down.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Inexpensive
• May be implemented quickly with
little planning
• No impact to emergency response
times
• Increases maintenance costs
Cost: $0.15 - $1.00 per linear foot (paint)
$1 - $5 per linear foot (plastic)
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4. Signage
Description: Placing appropriate warning and information signs and
additional regulatory signs reminds motorists of the various roadway
conditions and hazards of the area.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Inexpensive
• No impact to emergency response
times
• Increases maintenance costs
• Signs typically considered unsightly —
most people do not want them in their
yard
Cost: $50 - $100 per sign
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5. Pavement Marking Legends
Description: The speed limit or other driver information can be
painted onto the street to remind drivers of the speed limit or other
area conditions that warrant special attention.
Advantage
Disadvantages
• Inexpensive
• May be implemented immediately
with little planning
• No impact to emergency response
times
• Increased maintenance costs
• Has not been proven to reduce
speeds
Cost: $25 - $50 per letter or number
$100 - $200 per symbol
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6. High Visibility Crosswalk
Description: High intensity paint or plastic can be used in a dense
pattern to clearly delineate a crosswalk. Should be accompanied by
appropriate signage.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Inexpensive
• Requires more maintenance than
• No impact to emergency response
normal crosswalk
times
• May provide pedestrian with false
• Helps collect and distribute
sense of security, especially when
pedestrians at one point along the
used at mid -block locations or
street
uncontrolled approaches to an
• Increases visibility of pedestrian
intersection
Cost: $200 per crosswalk per lane
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7. On -Street Parking
Description: Designates area along a street to store vehicles. May be
used along one or both sides of the street. May also be a revenue
generator through permit, meter, or other methods.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• May be ineffective if parking not
adequately utilized
• May reduce sight distance for both
drivers and pedestrians
• Provides more vehicle storage
• May increase certain types of vehicular
• Narrows street width to encourage
crashes
slower vehicle traffic
• Shortens pedestrian crossing distance
• May restrict bicycle movements
• Traffic volumes may increase,
• Encourages pedestrian activity in an
especially inareas with high demand
area
and low availability of off-street
parking
• May impede emergency response
vehicles and solid waste collection
Cost: Dependent on frequency of spaces; enforcement costs, etc.
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8. Raised Pavement Markers
Description: Raised pavement markers are plastic reflectors installed
in the pavement that, when installed in series, alert the driver when
they are deviating from the travel lane. They can be installed on the
centerline and edgeline of a roadway or across a roadway to function
as a rumble strip. They are often used on curves.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Inexpensive
• Noise
• May be implemented immediately
• May be unintentionally removed
with little planning
during snow removal
• No impact to emergency response
• Increased maintenance cost
times
• Secondary benefits include increased
delineation and roadway safety
Cost: $2 - $7 per marker
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9. Streetscaping
Description: Streetscaping can
incorporate many different ideas and
approaches. Typically, streetscaping
includes planting street trees and other
landscaping along the roadway.
Streetscaping also usually involves
establishing a planting area between
the street and the sidewalk.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• May reduce speeds and volumes
• Can create vehicular hazards
• Positive aesthetic effect
• Can create poor visibility conditions
• Good Functionality
if installed too dense
• Increases pedestrian safety
• High cost
• Improves quality of life for
• Possibly increased maintenance costs
neighborhood
• No impact to emergency response
times
Cost: Varies depending on materials, length and width of application
area, and availability of right-of-way
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10. Multi -Way Stops
Description: Multi -way stops involve placing
stop signs on all approaches to an intersection.
Considerations for Multi -way stops should follow
the guidelines as described in the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Advantages
Disadvantages
• If traffic signals are warranted, can be
• Speeds between intersections often
used as a temporary measure
increase
• Can reduce intersection collisions
• Increases noise and air pollution
• Little impact to emergency response
• Can cause rear -end accidents
times
• Requires enforcement
• May be implemented quickly with
• If stop signs are not warranted,
little planning
disregard for the measure can create
• May provide a safer crossing for
dangerous situations
pedestrians
Cost: $300-$600 per intersection
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11. Turn Prohibitions and Other Restrictions
Description: Turn prohibition signs are posted to restrict movement
through a given area and to limit travel in
certain directions. Other restrictions, such as
"No Trucks," can also help reduce cut -
through traffic. Speed limit reductions can be
used in areas where existing speed limits are
higher than desired; however, speed limit
changes alone are generally not effective in
significantly reducing travel speeds on local residential streets.
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Advantages
Disadvantages
• Inexpensive to install
• Deliberate violation could create a
• No impact to emergency response
hazard
times
• May divert problem onto another
• May increase pedestrian safety
street
• Transit and school buses can be
• Requires enforcement
exempted
• Requires approval of an enabling
• Restriction can be "part time"
ordinance
• Not effective for reducing speeds
Cost: $100 - $200 per sign + enforcement costs
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12. Gateways / Entryways
Description: Gateways include decorative
signing and/or landscaping to visually
identify the entrance to a neighborhood or
commercial district. This measure helps to
make the area appear more as a destination
rather than a connection to another area.
Gateways are often incorporated into a median island.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• May reduce volumes
• Can create vehicular hazards
• Positive aesthetic effect
• Can create poor visibility conditions
• Good Functionality
• Can be expensive
• Improves quality of life for
neighborhood
• No impact to emergency response
times
Cost: Varies depending on materials, length and width of application
area
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13. Colored Pavements
Description: Pavement can be installed with many different colors
and patterns. These unique properties can slow drivers by forcing
them to process different patterns as they approach an area. Colored
pavement can also help delineate the separation between a travel lane
and lanes that accommodate other modes of transportation.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• May reduce speeds and volumes
• Can create vehicular hazards
• Positive aesthetic effect
• Can make roadway features difficult
• Good Functionality
to see if installed too densely
• Increases pedestrian safety
• Increased maintenance
• Improves quality of life for
• Surface can be slick — hazardous to
neighborhood
pedestrians and cyclists
• No impact to emergency response
times
Cost: Varies depending on materials, length and width of application
area
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Vertical Traffic Calming Measures
Vertical traffic calming measures provide variations in pavement
height and materials to cause discomfort to vehicles operating in an
unsafe manner. The following vertical traffic calming measures are
included in this section:
14. Textured Pavements
15. Speed Humps
16. Speed Lumps
17. Speed Tables
18. Raised Crosswalks
19. Raised Intersections
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14. Textured Pavement
Description: Textured pavements can alert
motorists to special conditions through sound
and/or vibration. Rumble strips are typical example
of how textured pavement can produce a sound to
warn a driver approaching a hazardous condition.
Textured pavements combined with colored
pavements to delineate a special area, such as a historic district.
Brick pavers are a form of textured pavement.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• May reduce vehicle speeds
• May add aesthetic value
• If used at an intersection, can calm
two streets at once
• Little or no impact to emergency
response times
• Textured materials are expensive
• Increased noise
• Difficult for physically challenged
individuals to maneuver
• Increased maintenance costs
Cost: Varies with material and area of installation
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15. Speed Humps
Description: Raised hump (pavement undulation)
in the roadway with a parabolic top which extends
across the road at right angles to the direction of
traffic flow. Most effective if used in a series;
spaced 300'-500' apart
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Advantages
Disadvantages
• Effective in reducing speeds
• Increased noise when vehicles travel
• Compatible with pedestrian and
over them
bicycle movements
• Increased maintenance costs
• May also decrease cut -through traffic
• Slows emergency vehicles and buses
by increasing travel time
• Aesthetics
• Inexpensive
• Can be very uncomfortable to vehicle
occupants with certain disabilities
Cost: $1,500-$2,000
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16. Speed Lumps
Description: Speed lumps are a variation of speed
humps that add two cut-outs for tires of larger
vehicles. The cut-outs are designed so that wider
vehicles, such as emergency vehicles, can fit
through with little slowing but a standard vehicle
must pass at least one side of its wheels over the
hump.
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Advantages
Disadvantages
• Effective in reducing speeds
• Aesthetics
• Maintains rapid emergency response
• Private vehicles with large wheel
time
bases can avoid the humps
• Inexpensive
• Increased noise
• Relatively easy for bicyclists to cross
• Increased maintenance costs
if installed correctly
• Can be very uncomfortable to vehicle
occupants with certain disabilities
Cost: $1,800 - $2,500
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17. Speed Tables
Description: Speed tables are elongated speed
humps with flat tops that usually allow for the
entire wheel base of a standard vehicle to be on the
top flat part. Usually, a textured pavement or
alternate design is used to distinguish the speed
table from the rest of the roadway.
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Advantages
Disadvantages
• Smoother than humps for larger
• Aesthetics, if decorative surface
vehicles
material is not used
• Effective in reducing speeds
• Decorative materials are expensive
• Compatible with pedestrian and
• Increased noise
bicycle movements
• Increased maintenance costs
• May also decrease cut -through traffic
• Slows emergency vehicles and buses
by increasing travel time
• Can be very uncomfortable to vehicle
occupants with certain disabilities
Cost: $1,500 - $4,000 each (depending on materials)
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18. Raised Crosswalks
Description: Raised crosswalks are
equivalent to speed tables with crosswalk
markings. Should be accompanied by
appropriate signage.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Smoother than humps for larger
• Aesthetics, if decorative surface
vehicles
material is not used
• Effective in reducing speeds
• Decorative materials are expensive
• Increases visibility for pedestrians
• Increased noise
• Slows vehicular traffic at conflict
• Increased maintenance costs
point with pedestrians
• Slows emergency vehicles and buses
• Better than a simple crosswalk for
• Can be very uncomfortable to vehicle
visually impaired pedestrians
occupants with certain disabilities
• May also decrease cut -through traffic
by increasing travel time
Cost: $1,800 - $4,500 (depending on materials)
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19. Raised Intersections
Description: Raised intersections are equivalent
to speed tables, only they are applied over the
entire intersection with ramps on all sides. They
are normally at or near the same elevation as the
sidewalk. Often include textured and/or colored
pavements.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Smoother than humps for larger
• Aesthetics, if decorative surface
vehicles
material is not used
• Effective in reducing speeds
• Decorative materials are expensive
• Increases visibility for pedestrians
• Increased noise
• Slows vehicular traffic at conflict
• Increased maintenance costs
point with pedestrians
• Slows emergency vehicles and buses
• May also decrease cut -through traffic
• Can be very uncomfortable to vehicle
by increasing travel time
occupants with certain disabilities
Cost: Varies by material used and intersection size
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Horizontal Traffic Calming Measures
Horizontal traffic calming measures use items such as raised islands
and traffic circles to eliminate straight-line travel that allows high
speeds. These horizontal traffic control measures are included in this
section:
20. Traffic Circles
21. Roundabouts
22. Curb Extensions
23. Chicanes
24. Lateral Shifts
25. Neckdowns
26. Realigned Intersections
27. Bulbouts
28. Two -Lane Chokers
29. One -Lane Chokers
30. Center Island Narrowing
31. Medians
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20. Traffic Circles
Description: Provides circular, counter-
clockwise operations at intersections by
placing a raised island in the middle of the
intersection. Vehicles on the `thru' street must
change their travel path to maneuver around
the circle. Entry into the intersection is often
controlled by Yield signs on all approaches.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• May significantly reduce speeds on
• May require the removal of parking
the `thru' street
near intersection
• Reduces intersection collisions
• May cause sight distance problems
• Provides additional street aesthetics
for vehicles
• May be used as a volume control
• Depending on size and location, may
device without limiting access
have high installation costs
• May impact emergency response
times
• May impede large vehicles
Cost: $5,000 —
10,000
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21. Roundabouts
Description: Similar to traffic circles but
larger and with "splitter" islands on each
approach that flare entry into the circle. They
are more typically used as a substitute for a
traffic signal. Traffic on the approaches must
yield to vehicles within the circle.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Reduces vehicle speeds
• Often requires a large amount of right
• Eliminates typical left -turn conflicts
of way
• In the long run, more economical to
• May require additional lighting to
maintain than a traffic signal
lessen driver confusion at night
• Adds to street aesthetics
• Not a typical traffic calming measure
• Reduces crash severity at
for local streets (used more for
intersections
collectors and minor thoroughfares)
• Initial costs are high
Cost: Single lane roundabout $20,000-$120,000 (Varies depending
on Right -of -Way requirements)
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22. Curb Extensions
Description: Used to make pedestrian crossing movements shorter
and easier. Used to narrow the roadway cross-section at particular
points (intersection, mid -block, etc.) but still maintains separate lanes
for opposing traffic flows. Often used in combination with a raised
crosswalk.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Narrows street width to encourage
• Conflicts with flow of bicycle lanes
slower vehicle traffic at specific
• Requires removal of some on -street
points
parking
• Shortens pedestrian crossing distance
and makes pedestrians more visible
• May facilitate more on -street parking
spaces
• Intended to reduce vehicle speeds
Cost: $7,000-
10,000/pair
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23. Chicanes
Description: Physical constriction
built at the curbside of the roadway
to create bends in a formerly
straight road. Vehicles are forced to o
negotiate the narrowed street in a
serpentine fashion. Retrofitting an
existing street typically allows only one lane through the chicane so
that opposing traffic must alternate passage through the constraints.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Typically results in lower speeds
• May lead to an increase in head-on
• One lane chicanes can significantly
collisions
reduce cut -through traffic
• Higher maintenance costs
• Can be aesthetically pleasing
• Can severely impact emergency
response times
• Should not be used in areas with
frequent driveways
• Loss of on -street parking
Cost: $4,000 - $8,000 (depends on length of road affected)
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24. Lateral Shifts
Description: A lateral shift is a curb extension
which shifts the roadway horizontally. A second
shift downstream may move the roadway back to
the original alignment. These are also frequently
called two-lane chicanes.
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Advantages
Disadvantages
• Is an effective tool for slowing traffic
on high volume streets
• Easy functionality for large vehicles
• Less effective for reducing speeds
than a one lane chicane
• Proper design is crucial to avoid lane
changing by vehicles
• Loss of on street parking
• May require additional right-of-way
Cost: Varies by length, width and shift distance
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25. Neckdowns
Description: Neckdowns like the one pictured below, are used to
make streets more pedestrian -friendly by shortening the crossing
distance and reduce speed by narrowing the travel lanes.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Increased pedestrian safety and range
• Reduces speeds
• May require bicyclists to merge with
traffic
• May slow emergency vehicles
• Loss of on -street parking
Cost: $4,000 - $6,000
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26. Realigned Intersections
Description: Realigned intersections are
changes in alignment that convert T -
intersections with straight approaches into
curving streets that meet at right angles. A
former "straight -through" movement along
the top of the T becomes a turning movement.
This is one of the few traffic calming
measures available for T -intersections.
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Advantages
Disadvantages
• Reduces speeds at T -intersections
• Can reduce cut -through traffic by
reassigning right of way at an
intersection
• Typically requires additional right -of-
way on one corner
• Construction can be costly
• May have minor impacts on
emergency response times
Cost: Varies with the magnitude of the project
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27. Bulbouts
Description: Similar to curb extensions at
intersections. Used to narrow the street width
to help facilitate pedestrian movements and
reduce speeds on one or more approaches.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Reduces vehicle speeds near
• Does not accommodate bicycle paths
intersection
• May affect turning movements
• Makes pedestrian crossing safer and
(especially for larger trucks)
easier
• Improve sight line between vehicle
and pedestrians
• May help accommodate pedestrians
with disabilities
• May facilitate more on -street parking
Cost: $4,000 -
5,000 per corner
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28. Two -Lane Chokers
Description: Two-lane chokers are used at
mid -block points to reduce the overall cross
section of the street providing a natural slow
down point.
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Advantages
Disadvantages
• May reduce speeds
• No vertical and little or no horizontal
• May reduce volumes
deflection
• Positive aesthetic effect
• Loss of on -street parking
• Good functionality
• Bicyclists may have to merge with
• Provides safer pedestrian crossings
traffic
• May encourage more use of on -street
parking
• No impact to emergency response
times
Cost: $7,000 -
10,000
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29. One -Lane Chokers
Description: Curb extensions toward the
center of the roadway that reduce the street
from two lanes to one lane. This requires
vehicles to come to a stop and yield to on
coming traffic.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Reduces speeds and volumes
• Loss of on -street parking
• Positive aesthetic effect
• Bicyclists may have to merge with
• Good functionality
traffic
• Safer pedestrian crossings
• Opposing vehicles trying to use same
space
• Can significantly delay emergency
vehicles
Cost: $7,000 - $10,000
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30. Center Island Narrowing
Description: Narrowing of the roadway with a
raised center island, typically planted, between
the travel lanes. They also provide a pedestrian
refuge thereby allowing pedestrians to cross
one travel lane at a time.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• May reduce speeds and volumes
• Positive aesthetic effect
• Good functionality
• Increases pedestrian safety
• Loss of on -street parking
• Can impact emergency response
vehicles if lanes made too narrow
• Should not be used in areas with
frequent driveways
Cost: Varies depending on size and material
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31. Medians
Description: Used to separate lane movements and
provide a visual cue along the roadway. Medians
can be especially effective along curves. Medians
can also be used as a diversion device by restricting
access at intersections and to adjacent properties.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Prevents any passing maneuvers
• May require parking removal
along roadway
• Can be costly
• Provide area for street landscaping
• May limit access depending on length
• Reduces vehicle speeds, along a
of median section
curve
■ May reduce sight distance depending
• Provides pedestrian refuge area and
on roadway alignment, size of median
aids crossing maneuvers
• May impact emergency response
• Can be used to restrict movements at
times
intersections
Cost: Varies depending on size and material
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Diversion Traffic Calming Measures
Diversion measures change the flow of traffic and limit or eliminate
certain movements. Diversion measures should only be used as a
final option when any of the previously mentioned measures have not
yielded the desired results. Even in these cases, Diversion measures
should be implemented only with careful planning. Diversion
measures should not be considered on primary emergency routes
unless provisions can be made to maintain access for emergency
vehicles. The following Diversion measures are included in this
section:
32. Street Closures
33. Diagonal Diverters
34. Semi-diverters
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32. Street Closures
Description: Barrier or pavement removal intended
to block all vehicle access on a street. Pedestrian
and bicycle access is typically maintained. Often
designed to allow emergency vehicles to `break-
through' the closure. Cul-de-sacs are a common
form of this measure.
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Advantages
Disadvantages
• Eliminates through traffic
• Reduces speeds
• Improves safety for all modes of
transportation
• Limits access
• Creates problems for emergency
vehicles
• Often need to construct turn-arounds
or cul-de-sacs near the closure point
Cost: $20,000 (Dependent on Size)
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33. Diagonal Diverters
Description: Diagonal diverters bisect an
intersection diagonally, disconnecting the legs of
the intersection and creating two separate
roadways. This can be accomplished with a
simple barrier such as guardrail or through la ,
pavement removal and landscaping. Pedestrian I�"
and bicycle access is typically maintained. Can be designed to allow
emergency vehicles to `break -through' the barrier.
Advantages
Disadvantages
• Reduces speeds and volumes
• Can be an aesthetic enhancement
• Good Functionality
• Increases pedestrian safety
• Improves quality of life for
neighborhood
• Can create vehicular hazards
• Can create poor visibility conditions
• Can be expensive
• Potentially servere impacts on
emergency response times
Cost: Varies depending on size and materials
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34. Semi-diverters
Description: A semi-diverter is a barrier, usually a
landscaped island, on one side of a street at an
intersection that permits traffic on the opposite
direction to pass through; thereby creating a one-
way street at the intersection but maintaining two-
way traffic for the rest of the block.
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Advantages
Disadvantages
• Reduces volumes
• Can create vehicular hazards
• Positive aesthetic effect
■ Restricts access at all times - not just
• Good Functionality
during peak periods
• Increases pedestrian safety
• Can create poor visibility conditions
■ Improves quality of life for
• Can be expensive
neighborhood
• Does not control speed
• Limits cut -through traffic
• May impact emergency response
times
Cost: Varies with application size.
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DUI:?ANGO
C 010 R A V 0
CHAPTER 4 SITE DESIGN AND NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP
ARTICLE 4-2 STREETS, SIDEWALKS, TRAILS, AND UTILITIES
Division 4-2-2 Streets, Driveways, and Access Points
Sec. 4-2-2-8 Traffic Calming
A. Generally. Traffic calming is required on local residential streets that:
1. Carry 100 or more vehicles per hour during peak hours and have a relatively straight alignment for a distance of
500 feet or more; or
2. Are configured or connected in such a way that they are likely to be attractive as a short-cut to avoid congested
intersections or difficult turning movements.
B. General Design Requirements. Traffic calming devices shall be designed to:
1. Provide a focal point or aesthetic asset to the street segment or intersection in which they are located;
2. Allow for access by emergency vehicles and snow plows; and
3. Allow for cost-effective long-term maintenance (including irrigation if necessary).
C. Mid -Block Traffic Calming. The following traffic calming devices may be approved by the City Engineer for use in
straight street sections:
1. Pavement changes (materials or colors);
2. Elevated pedestrian crossings, which may be combined with tapered bulb -outs that narrow the street from the
sides;
3. Tapered bulb -outs in parking lanes; and
4. Chicanes and comparable devices that narrow lanes and shift traffic by changing the location of curbs on the
sides of the street. See Figure 4-2-2-8A, Illustrative Mid -Block Traffic Calming Measures.
Figure 4-2-2-8A
Illustrative Mid -Block Traffic Calming Measures
Pavement Material Change
Pavement Color Change
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Figure 4-2-2-8A
Illustrative Mid -Block Traffic Calming Measures
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Elevated Pedestrian Crossing
Interruption in Parking Lane
(one or both sides of the street)
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Chicane
D. Intersection Traffic Calming. The following traffic calming devices may be approved for use at intersections:
1. Roundabouts;
2. Neckdowns;
3. Textured pavements, provided that crosswalks are not textured; and
4. Diverters and median barriers. See Figure 4-2-2-8B, Illustrative Intersection Traffic Calming Measures.
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Figure 4-2-2-8B
Illustrative Intersection Traffic Calming Measures
Roundabout
Neckdown
Textured Pavement
Diverter
Median Barrier
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Figure 4-2-2-8B
Illustrative Intersection Traffic Calming Measures
Effective on: 7/1/2014
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Traffic Calming
Reduce Vehicular Speeds
Reduce Traffic Volumes
Typically for Residential or High Pedestrian Activity Areas
Posted Speed Limits <3omph
But with vehicular speeds of 3o-4omph
Vail Residential Road Speed Limits 15-25 mph
Actual Vehicular Speeds 24-29mph
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Traffic Calming Measures
Effective Measures Slowing vehicles to 25mph
Non -Physical Measures & Perceived Constraints
Physical Constraints
• Horizontal
• Vertical
Impacts to
• Emergency Response
• Transit
• Snow Removal
• Neighborhood (Noise, Inconvienence)
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Non -Physical Measures
Physical Measures
Vertical Measures
Horizontal Measures
Diversions
Speed Enforcement
Textured Pavements
Traffic Circles
Street Closures
Radar Trailers
Speed Humps
Roundabouts
Diagonal Diverters
Lane Striping
Speed Lumps
Curb Extensions
Semi-diverters
Signage
Speed Tables
Chicanes
Pavement Markings
Raised Crosswalks
Lateral Shifts
High Visibility Crosswalks
Raised Intersections
Neckdowns
On -Street Parking
Realigned Intersections
Raised Pavement
Markers
Bulbouts
Streetscaping
Two -Lane Chokers
Multi -Way Stops
One -Lane Chokers
Turn & Other Restrictions
Center Island Narrowing
Gateways / Entryways
Medians
Colored Pavements
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Traffic Calming In Colorado
Aspen
• Mill St. Median: Reduced traffic 27mph to 23 mph
• Neale Ave. Speed Table: Reduced traffic 29mph to
24mph
Avon
• W. Beaver Creek Blvd. Restripe: traffic at -27mph
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Traffic Calming in Colorado
Durango
• Requires traffic calming
• loo VPH or more
• Straight for > 500'
• Short Cut/Congestion avoidance streets
Lakewood
• Allows Speed Humps & Speed Display Signs
• 8o% of Residents on street must agree
• Cost split 50/5o for Speed Humps
• Cost split 90/10 for Speed Display Signs
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Vail Options
Vail Speeds 24-29mph
Reduction to 20 mph requires significant traffic calming
Installations every 225' to consistently reduce speed
Device
Sample
Size
85th
Percentile
Before Speed
(mph)
85th
Percentile
After Speed
(mph)
Average
Change in
Speed
(mph)
Average
Percent
Change
12 -foot Humps
179
35
27.4
-7.6
- 22%
14 -foot Humps
15
33.3
25.6
-7.7
- 23%
22 -foot Tables
58
36.7
30.1
-6.6
- 18%
Longer Tables
10
34.8
31.6
-3.2
- 9%
Raised Intersections
3
34.6
34.3
-0.3
- 1%
Circles
45
34.2
30.3
-3.9
- 11%
Narrowings
7
34.9
32.3
-2.6
- 4%
One Lane Slow Pts.
5
33.4
28.6
-4.8
- 14%
Diagonal Diverters
7
29.3
27.9
-1.4
- 4%
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Vail Examples
West Gore Creek Drive
Current Speed 29mph
Length of road: 2450'
Install Speed Humps: 11 @ 225' spacing
Expected Speed Reduction: 3-8mph
Estimated Cost: $6o,000 to $8o,000
Negative Impacts:
Emergency Services
Transit
Snow Removal
Neighborhood (Noise & Inconvenience)
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Vail Examples
Any Residential Street
• Shoulder lane striping similar to Avon
• 9-10' travel lanes & 2-3' shoulder/bike lane
• Estimated Cost: --$3000-$5000 per road
• Speed Reduction: Unknown (initially 2-3mph)
• Negative Impacts:
• Yearly Maintenance and cost
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Vail Example
Sunburst Drive
• Reduce pavement width 34' to 28'
• 10' travel lanes & 4' bike lanes
• Add attached 6' to 8' sidewalk
• Estimated Cost: $700,000-$1,000,000
• Speed Reduction: estimated 2-3 mph
• Negative Impacts:
• Sidewalk adds to snow removal effort
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Vail Valley Drive / South Frontage Rd.
Unconventional Intersection
Safety Concern / Noise nuisance
Long Term Option:
Compact Roundabout $6M
Short Term Options:
Striping & Signage: complete
Green / Amber Light
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Vail Valley Drive / South Frontage Rd.
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Next Steps
Does the Town have an excessive speed issue?
If so, does it warrant mitigation?
If so, what traffic calming measures / policies should
be further discussed?
Additional feedback necessary from:
• Neighborhoods
• Emergency Services
• Transit
• Street Maintenance
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: DRB / PEC Update
PRESENTER(S): Chris Neubecker, Planning Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
September 20, 2017 DRB Meeting Results
September 25, 2017 PEC Meeting Results
TOWN IfO
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TOWN OF 141 #
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
September 20, 2017, 3:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
1 Call to Order
MEMBERS PRESENT
Doug Cahill
Rollie Kjesbo
Bill Pierce
Andy Forstl
2. Project Orientation
2.1. 1:00
MEMBERS ABSENT
Peter Cope
3. Site Visits
3.1. Kuelling Residence - 4872 Meadow Lane Unit A
3.2. RS2 LLC Residence - 4273 Columbine Drive
3.3. Logan Residence - 815 Potato Patch Drive (Cancelled)
3.4. Gatto Pardo Bianco LLC - 100 East Meadow Drive Unit 15 (Cancelled)
3.5. La Cantina — 241 East Meadow Drive
4. Main Agenda
4.1. DRB17-0289 - La Cantina
Final review of an exterior alteration (deck)
Address/Legal Description: 241 East Meadow Drive / Tract B & C, Vail Village
Filing 1
Applicant: La Cantina, represented by Dominick Architects
Planner: Chris Neubecker
ACTION: Table to October 18, 2017
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Cahill VOTE: 4-0-0
4.2. DRB17-0295 - Edwards Residence
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 2670 Bald Mountain Road / Lot 29, Block 2, Vail
Village Filing 13
Applicant: Dean Edwards, represented by Michael Hazard Associates
Planner: Chris Neubecker
ACTION: Approve with condition
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Cahill VOTE: 4-0-0
CONDITION(S):
1. Prior to application for a building permit, the Applicant shall revise the
plans to show that all new window trim will match the trim design,
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materials and size of the trim on existing windows on the home.
4.3. DRB17-0360 - Logan Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (deck)
Address/Legal Description: 815 Potato Patch Drive / Lot 2, Block 1, Vail
Potato Patch Filing 1
Applicant: Kent Logan, represented by Pierce Architects
Planner: Jonathan Spence
ACTION: Table to October 4, 2017
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Cahill VOTE: 4-0-0
4.4. DRB17-0381 - Red Sandstone Elementary School
Final review of new construction
Address/Legal Description: 551 North Frontage Road West/Lot 8, Block 2,
Vail Potato Patch Filing 1
Applicant: Eagle County School District & Town of Vail, represented by TAB
Architects
Planner: Matt Panfil
ACTION: Table to October 4, 2017
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Cahill VOTE: 4-0-0
4.5. DRB17-0387 - RS2 LLC Residence
Final review of new construction
Address/Legal Description: 4273 Columbine Drive/Lot 16, Block 9, Bighorn
Subdivision 3rd Addition
Applicant: RS2 LLC, represented by La Dolce Architecture, Inc.
Planner: Matt Panfil
ACTION: Approve
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Cahill VOTE: 4-0-0
4.6. DRB17-0372 - Sturm Residence
Final review of a change to approved plans (roofing)
Address/Legal Description: 5044 Main Gore Drive South / Lot 2, Vail
Meadows Filing 1
Applicant: Leisa K. Sturm Revocable Trust, represented by evoDOMUS LLC
Planner: Jonathan Spence
ACTION: Deny
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Forstl VOTE: 3-1-0 (Cahill
opposed)
4.7. DRB17-0389 - Kuelling Residence
Final review of a separation request
Address/Legal Description: 4872 Meadow Lane Unit A/Lot 14, Block 7,
Bighorn Subdivision 5th Addition
Applicant: Christopher Kuelling, represented by KH Webb Architects Planner:
Jonathan Spence
ACTION: Approve
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Forstl VOTE: 4-0-0
4.8. DRB17-0390 - Gatto Pardo Bianco LLC
Final review of an exterior alteration (facade)
Address/Legal Description: 100 East Meadow Drive Unit 15/Lot 0, Block 5D,
Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Gatto Pardo Bianco LLC, represented by Steven James Riden
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Architect
Planner: Jonathan Spence
ACTION: Table Indefinitely
MOTION: Kjesbo SECOND: Cahill
5. Staff Approvals
VOTE: 4-0-0
5.1. B17-0351 - Mountain Bridge LLC
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 360 East Lionshead Circle Unit 8/Lot 6, Block 1,
Vail Lionshead Filing 2
Applicant: Mountain Bridge LLC, represented by JLN Construction Planner:
Andy Rogers
5.2. B17-0352 - De Abiega Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 360 East Lionshead Circle Unit 9/Lot 6, Block 1,
Vail Lionshead Filing 2
Applicant: Jose De Abiega, represented by JLN Construction
Planner: Andy Rogers
5.3. B17-0353 - Hornsilver Properties LLC
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 360 East Lionshead Circle Unit 10/Lot 6, Block 1,
Vail Lionshead Filing 2
Applicant: Hornsilver Properties LLC, represented by JLN Construction
Planner: Andy Rogers
5.4. B17-0354 - Blue Eyes Properties LLC
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 360 East Lionshead Circle Unit 12/Lot 6, Block 1,
Vail Lionshead Filing 2
Applicant: Blue Eyes Properties LLC, represented by JLN Construction
Planner: Andy Rogers
5.5. DRB17-0280 - Baggaley Residence
Final review of a change to approved plans (solar panels)
Address/Legal Description: 4352 Spruce Way #5 / Lot 9, Block 3, Bighorn 3rd
Addition
Applicant: Jason Baggaley, represented by Active Energies Solar LLC
Planner: Jonathan Spence
5.6. DRB17-0384 - Shirley Residence
Final review of a change to approved plans (window/skylight/patio)
Address/Legal Description: 303 Gore Creek Drive Unit 8/Lot 8, Block 5, Vail
Village Filing 1
Applicant: Erickson Shirley, represented by Pure Design Studio
Planner: Chris Neubecker
5.7. DRB17-0386 - Vail Public Library
Final review of an exterior alteration (library box)
Address/Legal Description: 2485 Garmisch Drive/Lot 1, Block H, Vail Das
Schone Filing 2
Applicant: Vail Public Library
Planner: Chris Neubecker
October 3, 2017 - Page 86 of 11
5.8. DRB17-0393 - Holiday House
Final review of an exterior alteration (re -waterproofing) Address/Legal
Description: 9 Vail Road / Lot B, Vail Village Filing 2 Applicant: Holiday House,
represented by R.A. Nelson
Planner: Chris Neubecker
5.9. DRB17-0395 - Hokin Residence
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 174 Gore Creek Drive Unit 357 / Lot A, Block 5C,
Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: William Hokin, represented by Martin Manley Architects
Planner: Jonathan Spence
5.10. DRB17-0397 - Austria Haus
Final review of an exterior alteration (fireplace vent)
Address/Legal Description: 242 East Meadow Drive / Tract C, Block 5E, Vail
Village Filing 1
Applicant: Austria Haus, represented by ACDF Corporation
Planner: Matt Panfil
5.11. DRB17-0398 - Sudow Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (window)
Address/Legal Description: 4255 Columbine Way Unit 16 / Lot 20, Bighorn
Subdivision
Applicant: Elyse Howard
Planner: Matt Panfil
5.12. DRB17-0399 - Antlers Condominiums
Final review of an exterior alteration (landscaping)
Address/Legal Description: 680 Lionshead Place / Lot 3, Vail Lionshead Filing
3
Applicant: Antlers Condominiums, represented by Neils Lunceford
Planner: Matt Panfil
5.13. DRB17-0402 - High Pines LLC
Final review of an exterior alteration (landscaping)
Address/Legal Description: 758 Potato Patch Drive Unit A / Lot 5, Block 2, Vail
Potato Patch Filing 1
Applicant: High Pines LLC, represented by Back Bowls Construction Planner:
Matt Panfil
5.14. DRB17-0403 - Williams Family Trust
Final review of an exterior alteration (landscaping)
Address/Legal Description: 302 Mill Creek Circle / Lot 7, Block 1, Vail Village
Filing 1
Applicant: Williams Family Trust II, represented by Old Growth Tree Service
Planner: Jonathan Spence
5.15. DRB17-0405 - Doubletree Hotel
Final review of a change to approved plans (south entrance vestibule/ski
storage)
Address/Legal Description: 2211 North Frontage Road West / Lot 1, Vail Das
Schone Filing 3
Applicant: Widewaters Group, represented by Baskervill Architects Planner:
Chris Neubecker
October 3, 2017 - Page 87 of 11
5.16. DRB17-0407 - Malone Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (landscaping)
Address/Legal Description: 86 Forest Road / Lot 2, Block 7, Vail Village Filing
1/Raether Minor Subdivision
Applicant: Steven Kirchner
Planner: Jonathan Spence
5.17. DRB17-0408 - Northridge Condominiums
Final review of an exterior alteration (repaint)
Address/Legal Description: 2437/2439/2447 Chamonix Lane/Lots 23/24/25,
Block A, Vail Das Schone Filing 1
Applicant: Northridge Condominiums, represented by Mountain Valley
Property Management
Planner: Jonathan Spence
5.18. DRB17-0410 - Eagle River Water & Sanitation District
Final review of an exterior alteration (water tank clean/repair/paint)
Address/Legal Description: 2734 Snowberry Drive / Lot 14, Block 9, Vail
Intermountain Development Subdivision
Applicant: Eagle River Water & Sanitation District
Planner: Jonathan Spence
5.19. DRB17-0412 - Chamonix Chalets Homeowners Association
Final review of an exterior alteration (Landscaping)
Address/Legal Description: 2489 Chamonix Lane/Lots 20 & 21, Block C, Vail
Das Schone Filing 1
Applicant: Chamonix Chalets Homeowners Association, represented by Vail
Valley Tree Service
Planner: Chris Neubecker
5.20. DRB17-0413 - Galvin Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (landscaping)
Address/Legal Description: 303 Gore Creek Drive Unit 12 / Lot 12, Block 5,
Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Michael Galvin, represented by SRE Building Associates Planner:
Jonathan Spence
5.21. DRB17-0414 - East Lionshead Circle Sidewalk
Final review of an exterior alteration (sidewalk)
Address/Legal Description: East Lionshead Circle/Block 1, Vail Lionshead
Filing 1
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Chad Salli
Planner: Jonathan Spence
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 Town Council Chambers. Times
and order of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to
determine at what time the Design Review Board will consider an item. Please call 970-
479-2138 for additional information. Sign language interpretation available upon request
with 24-hour notification, dial 711.
October 3, 2017 - Page 88 of 11
1�� PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
TOWN OF VAIL # September 25, 2017, 1:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
1. Call to Order
Present: Pam Hopkins, Ludwig Kurz, John -Ryan Lockman, John Rediker, and
Brian Stockmar, Brian Gillette
Absent: Karen Perez
2. Main Agenda
3. Staff requests that the report out to the Planning and Environmental Commission be
tabled to December 11, 2017 to address design considerations.
A report to the Planning and Environmental Commission on the Administrator's
approval of an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to
Section 12-16-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for a steel -
frame tensile fabric shelter at the softball fields spectator plaza area, located at 580
South Frontage Road East (Ford Park)/Unplatted, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (PEC17- 0032)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Jonathan Spence
Motion: Table to December 11, 2017
First: Kurz Second: Stockmar
Vote: 5-0-0
4. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council of an application
establishing Special Development District No. 42 (Vail Mountain View Residences),
pursuant to Section 12-9(A), Special Development Districts, Vail Town Code, to
allow for the development of a mixed use building consisting of 12 dwelling units
with 15 attached accommodation units (lock -offs), 19 accommodation units and 10
employee housing units, and related uses and improvements, located at 430 and
434 South Frontage Road (Vail Mountain View Residences on Gore Creek)/ Lot 1,
Vail Village Filing 5, formerly known as part of Lot 1, a Resubdivision of Tract D,
Vail Village Filing 5, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC17-0006)
Applicant: Lunar Vail LLC, represented by Mauriello Planning Group
Planner: Jonathan Spence
Motion: Table to October 9, 2017
First: Stockmar Second: Kurz Vote: 6-0-0
5. A request for review of a final plat, pursuant to Title 13 Chapter 4, Minor
Subdivisions, Vail Town Code, to allow for a subdivision of a parcel of land located
at 3700 North Frontage Road East/Unplatted, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (PEC17-0041)
Applicant: Mauriello Planning Group
Planner: Chris Neubecker
Motion: Approve with Condition(s)
First: Stockmar Second: Kurz
Vote: Stfblicbr 3, 2017 - Page 89 of 11
(Rediker opposed)
Conditions of Approval:
1. Approval of this plat shall expire on December 29, 2017, unless the
final plat is recorded with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder.
2. This subdivision approval shall be contingent upon the applicant
receiving approval of the pending rezoning of the property for the
Housing (H) district on the western 5.4 acres of the property, and the
Natural Area Preservation (NAP) district on the eastern 17.9 acres of
the property.
Planner Neubecker introduced the project. Neubecker spoke to the related rezoning
application. Neubecker spoke to the applicable criteria for approval and the staff's
recommendation.
Kurz- Has the town attorney reviewed the application?
Neubecker-No, but it has been reviewed by staff including the Town's Engineer
Stockmar- Has anything changed related to the rezoning?
Neubecker-No
Rediker-What is the status of the rezoning and are they interdependent?
Stockmar - Asked if the applicant would be OK with a contingency that the
subdivision does not go into effect unless the Town Council approves the
associated rezoning application. Mauriello indicated "yes".
Mauriello, representing the applicant, provided a short PowerPoint and referenced
that the criteria for approval is very similar to the rezoning.
Public Comment - None
Stockmar-1St step in a complex project. Supports the process.
Gillette -Agrees with staff
Hopkins -agrees with staff
Kurz -Agrees with staff
Lockman -Agrees with staff
Rediker-Agrees with staff but has reservations about the applicability of the criteria
at this stage in the process when the project and future development plan is
unclear. Would like Town Council to address this. We should not have to make a
decision without knowing what will be built here.
6. A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a Prescribed
Regulations Amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code,
to amend Section 12-2-2, Definitions of Words and Terms, Vail Town Code, to
amend and clarify the definitions of Commercial Ski Storage, Ski Club, First Floor or
Street Level, and Basement or Garden Level; to create a new definition for Ski
Storage Lockers; to amend Section 12-14-21 Outdoor Display of Goods concerning
ski racks, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC17-0042)
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Chris Neubecker October 3, 2017 - Page 90 of 11
Motion: Table to October 9, 2017
First: Gillette Second: Hopkins Vote: 6-0-0
Planner Neubecker brought the commission up to speed on status of the project
and some of the challenges between the regulations and guest expectations.
Neubecker spoke to proposed language and questions where feedback from the
PEC and the Town Council would be helpful. He spoke in general to these
remaining questions.
Commissioners Rediker and Gillette offered ideas on how to proceed.
Neubecker discussed how we ended up where we are.
Gillette asked about the genesis of the apparent problems.
Rediker spoke to his understanding of the original regulations and horizontal zoning.
He asked about the intersection of the definitions and operating characteristics.
Neubecker used the Four Seasons operation on Wall Street to illustrate the
challenges with the existing language.
Stockmar spoke to a need for a clear understanding of the problem.
Gillette asked for a clarification on what is occurring at the Four Seasons.
Neubecker explained the different levels of the structure used by the Four Seasons.
Rediker returned the discussion to the 5 questions included in the staff
memorandum. Rediker spoke to the question of pedestrian easements.
Neubecker spoke to the situation arising from pedestrian easements, and how many
properties in the commercial core areas are surrounded by easements.
Rediker spoke to his feeling that any encroachment into the easement is an
impediment and that long term encroachments can be problematic.
Kurz spoke to conflicting interests and overarching goals including safety, respecting
business investments and aesthetics; he feels that wholesale changes are not
warranted.
Rediker spoke to the definitions discussion in the staff memo.
A brief discussion concerning what is and is not taxed in relation to ski stores and ski
storage.
Hopkins asked for further clarifications regarding the Four Seasons building.
Lockman asked about what other communities are doing.
Neubecker spoke to other resort communities including Aspen and Breckenridge.
Rediker asked about how ski shops and ski stores are related to this.
Neubecker pointed to the challenges associated with the current regulations and ski
store operations.
Public Comment
October 3, 2017 - Page 91 of 11
Mike Brumbaugh, Venture Sports (Base Camp) -Spoke to the Four Seasons
operation, the basement situation and the easement situation. What is legal and
what is not illegal?
Rediker asked how the current regulations impact his operation.
Mike Brumbaugh spoke to what their operation is and the gray areas.
Tom Higgins, American Ski Exchange - Very difficult. Everyone has self -interests on
the task force. Want more bars and not more private clubs. Need to be concerned
with vitality. This issue is getting more complicated, not less. We have a short
season. Is ski storage a service or an amenity? Changing the rules penalizes those
that have played by the rules.
Rediker asked Tom Higgins to describe his operation.
Tom Higgins described his business operation.
Marco Valenti, Vail Resorts Retail - Spoke to the evolution of the discussions within
the task force. Spoke to mobile ski storage as opposed to ski clubs. Felt that certain
retail aspects are outside the purview of the task force. Spoke to guest expectations.
Rediker asked which ski clubs Vail Resorts operates.
Marco Valenti spoke to the clubs and their operations. Supports adding clarity.
Concerned about easements and its affects on business operations.
Zach Meyers, General Manager of the Arrabelle, spoke to the Arrabelle operation
and how it was designed with the regulations in mind.
Sean Filiault, Pepi's Sports - Spoke about his operation. Was not a part of the task
force (out of town). Does not support wheeling lots of racks out onto the street.
Brent Martin, Four Seasons - Discussed the model that they run. Reminded the task
force and the PEC that they are not competing with each other, but with other
destination resorts (i.e. Jackson Hole). Spoke to the need for a location closer to the
hill which was what started the partnership with the Gorsuch. He described what
occurs on what level of the "Hong Kong" building on Wall Street. Does not see why
ski clubs on the second floor are a problem; they drive more traffic than office. Spoke
to the ski rack issue.
Jeff Evans, Christie Sports - Spoke to the changes in the economics of the ski
industry. Greatest growth will be with rentals.
Rediker asked about storage of skis.
Evans spoke about the 60 racks that store the rental skis.
Neubecker spoke to pedestrian easements in the vicinity of Christie Sports.
Tommy Neyens, Ski Valet in Lionshead - Greatest concern is equity. Would like to
keep things the way they are. No ski clubs on the second floor. Has concerns about
ski storage on the first floor. Supports horizontal zoning. Outdoor storage on private
property is OK. Hours may be too generous.
Commissioner Lockman- Still confused. Clarity? Operations all over the place. What
has been proposed will not necessarily help. Does not see the answers. Can some
October 3, 2017 - Page 92 of 11
of these issues be handled on a case by case basis?
Commissioner Hopkins- Understands the complexity of the issue. Sees it as old
school vs. new services. Understands the concerns with black holes (spaces that are
not used in summer) and ski clubs. Not ready to take action.
Commissioner Kurz- Not ready to act. Recognizes lack of agreement and feels that
pressure to act may result in more unintended consequences.
Commissioner Gillette- More than one issue. Bulk ski storage vs. skis for sale. How
many ski racks to we want to see? Bulk Ski Storage may be different than ski clubs.
Commissioner Stockmar- Understands the problem better, but not fully. Issues about
commercial vibrancy are present. Concern with just being a storage area. Have not
reached an answer. It's more than about ski storage. This is the tip of the iceberg
concerning vitality.
Commissioner Rediker-Appreciated the public's input. Horizontal zoning still valid
and important. What is ski storage? Maybe looking at what a rental shop does.
Impractical for ski rental shops to store skis in the basement. Don't want rental shops
to be fronts for hotels. Concerned with 2nd floor ski clubs. Spoke to pedestrian
easements. Not sure what the answer is. Case by case analysis of easements may
be necessary.
7. Approval of Minutes
September 11, 2017 PEC Meeting Results
Motion: Approve
First: Kurz
(Gillette Abstained)
8. Adjournment
Second: Stockmar Vote: 5-0-1
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. Please call 711 for
sign language interpretation 48 hour prior to meeting time.
Community Development Department
October 3, 2017 - Page 93 of 11
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Future Council Meeting Agenda Topics
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memo Future Agenda Topics
TOWN Of 9
October 3, 2017 - Page 94 of 11
TOWN OF VAIIL.
Memorandum
To: Mayor and Town Council
From: Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
Date: October 3, 2017
Subject: Proposed agenda topics for future meeting agendas
I. SUMMARY
The listing below reflects proposed topics to b scheduled at future Town Council meetings and
is informational only. Dates and topics are subject to change.
Proposed Date
Subject to Change
Other Meetings
1-70 Underpass Project Completion Ribbon Cutting Celebration @ noon 13 -Oct
Oct 17
Regular Meeting
VLMD Meeting : Resolution for 2018 VLMD Budget Afternoon
VRA Meeting : Resolution for 2018 Budget Afternoon
ECO Services Update & Transit Development Plan Project Update Afternoon
Vail Trailblazer Award Nomination Invitation (Nov 1 through Dec 15) Afternoon
TOV Resolution for 2018 VLMD Budget Evening
2018 Budget Ordinance, Second Reading Evening
Commercial Ski Storage Legislation Evening
Short Term Rental Legislation Evening
Open Burning Legislation Evening
Nov 7
Election Day & Regular Meeting
CSE Funding Proposals Evening
Mountain View Development Agreement Evening
Res. Adopting Transportation Impact Fee Schedule Evening
Mill Levy Certification Ordinance, First Reading Evening
Nov 21
Regular Meeting
Organizational meeting for new town council - swear in new members & select Afternoon
Mayor & Mayor Pro Tem
Town Council Orientation Afternoon
Evening Meeting to begin at 6 pm Evening
Dec 5
Regular Meeting
VLMDAC Interviews & Appointments Afternoon
Mill Levy Certification Ordinance, Second Reading Evening
Third Supplemental Budget Ordinance, First Reading Evening
Dec 19
Regular Meeting
CSE Interviews & Appointments
Third Supplemental Budget Ordinance, Second Reading
Afternoon
Evening
October 3, 2017 - Page 95 of 11
TOWN Of9
VAIL TOWN COUNCILAGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: 1-70 Vail Underpass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Celebration on Oct 13
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
1-70 Invitation
October 3, 2017 - Page 96 of 11
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 1 12 NOON
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Underpass
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Please join us at the 1-70 Vail Underpass
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Celebration
Shuttle Service to the Event
Beginning at 11:30 a.m., shuttle buses will loop from
Lionshead parking structure and Donovan Park parking lot
to the underpass event site
Bikes and Pedestrians to the Event
Meet at the underpass
Signs and traffic control will guide you to the event site
refreshments 1 underpass and art acknowledgements
R.S.V.P. by October 6 to
Suzanne Silverthorn at ssilverthornvailgov.com
TOWN OF VAIL
Town of Vail 75 S. Frontage Road, Vail, CO 81657
(970) 479-2100
October 3, 2017 - Page 97 of 11
VAILTOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: August 2017 Sales Tax Report
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
August 2017 Sales Tax Report
TOWN Of UAJL
October 3, 2017 - Page 98 of 11
MEMORANDUM
September 27, 2017
To: Vail Town Council
Kathleen Halloran
From: Johannah Richards
Re: August 2017 Sales Tax
Vail will collect an estimated $27,350 in additional August sales tax to bring
collections up to $1,783,474. August will be down 3.6% or $66,341 from August
2016 and down 5.9% or $112,827 from budget.
Current year to date sales tax collections are down 1.5% or $281,355 from 2016
and down 0.4% or $75,145 from budget.
October 3, 2017 - Page 99 of 11
Month
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Town of Vail
Sales Tax Worksheet Estimate
8/31/2017
2012 2013 2014 2015
2016 Budget
2017
Collections
Budget
Variance
% Change
from
2016
% Change
from
Budget
January
2,597,985
2,783,306
2,976,655
2,619,673
2,564,383
2,795,688
2,855,524
3,145,620
3,483,245
3,696,798
3,738,824
3,711,004
3,722,242
11,238
-0.44%
0.30%
February
2,527,130
2,718,643
3,071,615
2,588,889
2,577,360
2,803,136
2,994,580
3,267,351
3,477,419
3,593,947
3,746,055
3,677,917
3,690,319
12,402
-1.49%
0.34%
March
2,852,954
2,986,446
3,327,304
2,504,567
2,685,004
3,143,418
3,185,859
3,650,157
3,788,185
4,053,961
4,225,921
3,619,002
3,637,829
18,827
-13.92%
0.52%
April
1,280,324
1,330,740
1,098,918
1,235,941
1,156,934
1,191,690
1,183,087
1,069,186
1,280,641
1,370,929
1,089,749
1,288,533
1,384,809
96,276
27.08%
7.47%
May
449,283
545,874
622,103
516,150
421,925
473,292
487,739
563,602
607,729
584,454
654,462
670,927
652,696
(18,231)
-0.27%
-2.72%
June
805,362
953,017
918,061
717,233
873,765
895,951
963,143
1,023,801
1,153,247
1,242,400
1,318,092
1,351,149
1,382,377
31,228
4.88%
2.31%
July
1,255,243
1,265,781
1,397,842
1,121,860
1,228,767
1,481,329
1,573,499
1,654,161
1,829,102
1,937,989
2,053,773
2,105,358
2,141,590
36,232
4.28%
1.72%
August
1,055,614
1,162,746
1,349,795
1,068,391
1,147,352
1,310,471
1,380,710
1,507,048
1,674,813
1,702,579
1,849,815
1,896,301
1,783,474
(112,827)
-3.59%
-5.95%
Total
12,823,895
13,746,553
14,762,293
12,372,704
12,655,490
14,094,975
14,624,141
15,880,926
17,294,381
18,183,057
18,676,691
18,320,191
18,395,336
75,145
-1.51%
0.41%
September
832,549
908,318
834,569
753,754
761,425
889,945
978,037
994,135
1,054,015
1,240,277
1,349,929
1,383,919
October
614,396
688,519
662,767
581,033
594,362
623,420
644,577
755,133
752,295
835,649
906,385
931,126
November
799,582
747,877
719,109
651,873
701,075
788,430
825,873
947,627
962,344
997,100
989,320
996,463
December
2,771,258
2,821,871
2,652,628
2,553,974
2,963,763
3,184,645
2,973,826
3,422,178
3,818,096
3,885,849
3,840,919
3,903,301
Total
17,841,680
18,913,138
19,631,366
16,913,338
17,676,115
19,581,415
20,046,454
21,999,999
23,881,131
25,141,932
25,763,244
25,535,000
October 3, 2017 - Page 100 of 119
VAILTOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: July 2017 Vail Business Review
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
July 2017 Vail Business Review
TOWN Of UAJL
October 3, 2017 - Page 101 of 1
TOWN OF VAIL
75 South Frontage Road West
Vail, Colorado 81657
vailgov.com
Vail Business Review
July 2017
September 27, 2017
Finance Department
970.479.2100
970.479.2248 fax
The Vail Business Review breaks down the four percent sales tax collected for the month of
July 2017.
Overall July sales tax increased 4.3% with retail decreasing 1.2%, lodging increased 16.7%,
food and beverage increased 2%, and utilities/other decreased by 10.8%. Excluding the out of
town category; sales tax for the month of July was up 8.1%.
Electronic filing and payment of Vail sales tax is now an option. Please visit
www.vailgov.com/epay
Town of Vail sales tax forms, the Vail Business Review and sales tax worksheets 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
Kathleen Halloran at (970) 479-2116.
Sincerely,
Johannah Richards
Sales Tax Administrator
October 3, 2017 - Page 102 of 1
July
TOWN OF VAIL BUSINESS REVIEW
TOM OF VAIL-
Sales Tax Newsletter
July 2017 Sales Tax
July
2016
Collections
July
2017
Collections
July
Change
VAIL VILLAGE
Retail
Lodging
F&B
Other
Total
LIONSHEAD
Retail
Lodging
F&B
Other
326,769
317,103
433,752
17,762
1,095,386
93,176
194,194
121,064
3,308
369,328
427,608
445,374
4,733
1,247,043
90,006
200,022
122,142
6,365
13.02
34.85 %
2.68 %
-73.35 %
13.85 %
-3.40 %
3.00 %
0.89 %
92.40
Total 411,742 418,536 1.65 %
CASCADE VILLAGE/EAST VAIL/SANDSTONE/WEST VAIL
Retail 176,402 181,944 3.14 %
Lodging 62,509 43,384 -30.60 %
F & B 48,901 48,708 -0.40 %
Other 8,055 9,549 18.54
Total 295,867 283,584 -4.15 %
OUT OF TOWN
Retail 131,869 77,985 -40.86 %
Lodging 14,852 16,006 7.77 %
F & B 1,796 1,462 -18.62 %
Utilities & Other 102,690 96,976 -5.56 %
Total 251,207 192,428 -23.40 %
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July
TOWN OFTOWN OF VAIL BUSINESS REVIEW
VAIL
Sales Tax Newsletter
July 2017 Sales Tax
TOTAL
July
2016
Collections
July
2017
Collections
July
Change
Retail 728,216 719,262 -1.23 %
Lodging And Property Mgmt 588,657 687,020 16.71
Food and Beverage 605,513 617,686 2.01
Other 131,816 117,623 -10.77 %
Total
2,054,202 2,141,590
RETAIL SUMMARY
4.25 %
July July July
2016 2017 yo
Collections Collections Change
RETAIL -FOOD 157,797 161,152 2.13
RETAIL -LIQUOR 53,801 53,515 -0.53 %
RETAIL -APPAREL 184,734 190,660 3.21
RETAIL -SPORT 112,884 128,414 13.76
RETAIL -JEWELRY 28,624 37,955 32.60
RETAIL -GIFT 7,995 6,844 -14.39 %
RETAIL -GALLERY 6,730 5,249 -22.00 %
RETAIL -OTHER 175,617 135,472 -22.86 %
RETAIL -HOME OCCUPATION 36 0 -100.00 %
Total 728,216 719,262 -1.23 %
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: VLHA Meeting Results
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
VLHA Meeting Results August 22, 2017
VLHA Special Meeting Results August 30, 2017
VLHA Special Meeting Results September 5, 2017
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Vail Local Housing Authority
Meeting Results
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
3:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Community Development Large Conference Room
75 South Frontage Road West, Vail, Colorado 81657
MEMBERS PRESENT
Steve Lindstrom
Mary McDougall
Francisco Meza
Staff
George Ruther
Lynne Campbell
MEMBERS ABSENT
James Wilkins
Molly Murphy
A quorum being present Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 3:10PM.
The Board reviewed and approved the meeting results from August 8, 2017.
Motion: Meza Second: McDougall Vote: 3-0
The Board reviewed and approved the meeting results from August 15, 2017
Motion: McDougall Second: Lindstrom Vote 3-0
Staff reviewed the status of the Vail InDEED website and the intent to go live in September.
Some modifications to the site were requested to add the following questions to the
application: what's the amount of the mortgage remaining, what is your current market value,
how did you determine your value?
The Board received an update on the PEC August 14, 2017 meeting results regarding the
Commercial Linkage Employee Generation and Mitigation Rates. PEC did not provide a
decision at the August 14th meeting and staff will be taking the item back on August 28 with
additional information addressing the Commissioner's concerns.
Ruther explained the Comprehensive Open Lands Plan have been pushed back until October
Town Council session. The Board discussed options for housing if the public doesn't want to
expand the Town boundaries or hillside building then the Town needs to review increasing
density to allow for housing. The Board wants to ensure their voice is heard and will provide a
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recommended housing policy statement. Staff will provide an updated Open Lands Plan
schedule to the Board.
McDougall made a motion to enter executive session per C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(b)(e) - to
discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests; to receive legal
advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct
negotiators, Regarding: Solar Vail Redevelopment located at 501 North Frontage Road West,
Vail, Colorado and to review Vail InDEED application located at 1136 Sandstone Drive Unit
A107, Vail, Colorado.
Motion: McDougall
Second: Meza Vote: 3-0
Meza motioned to close the executive session and reopen the regular meeting.
Motion: McDougall
Second: Meza Vote: 3-0
McDougall motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: McDougall Second: Meza
Adjournment at 5:00 PM
Next Meeting — September 12, 2017
Vote: 3-0
Future Agenda Items:
• Bi Annual VLHA Report
• Revision 1999 Employee Housing Guidelines, Lottery Process
• ToV GIS Online Map Training
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Vail Local Housing Authority Special
Meeting Results
Wednesday August 30, 2017
2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Community Development Large Conference Room
75 South Frontage Road West, Vail, Colorado 81657
MEMBERS PRESENT
Steve Lindstrom
Mary McDougall
Mollie Murphy Morales
Francisco Meza
Staff
George Ruther
Lynne Campbell
MEMBERS ABSENT
James Wilkins
Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM as a quorum was present.
McDougall motioned to enter an executive session per C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(b)(e) -
to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests; to
receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a
strategy and instruct negotiators, Regarding: Solar Vail Redevelopment Proposal.
Motion: McDougall
Second: Meza Vote: 4-0
McDougall motioned to close the executive session and reopen the public meeting.
Motion: McDougall Second: Morales (Murphy) Vote: 4-0
Meeting adjourned at 3:20PM.
Motion: McDougall
Second: Meza Vote: 4-0
Next Special Meeting — September 5, 2017
Next Regular Meeting — September 12, 2017
Future Agenda Items:
• Vail Resorts Employee East Vail Housing Proposal
• Comprehensive Open Lands Plan Housing Policy Statement Revision
• 1999 Employee Housing Guidelines, Lottery Process
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• ToV GIS Online Map Training
• Bi Annual VLHA Report
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MEMBERS PRESENT
Steve Lindstrom
James Wilkins
Molly Morales
Mary McDougall
Francisco Meza
Staff
Lynne Campbell
George Ruther
Vail Local Housing Authority
Special Meeting Results
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Community Development Large Conference Room
75 South Frontage Road West, Vail, Colorado 81657
MEMBERS ABSENT
A quorum being present James Wilkins called the meeting to order.
1. Mauriello Planning Group reviewed Vail Resort's Employee East Vail Housing Proposal to
be presented at the September 11, 2017 Planning and Environmental Commission. Vail
Resort's representative, Kristin Williams, addressed the Board's site questions. The Board
is in favor of the proposed rezoning.
Wilkins motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:15PM.
Motion: Wilkins Second: McDougall
Next Meeting — September 12, 2017
Vote: 4-0 (Morales
departed prior to vote)
Future Agenda Items:
• Comprehensive Open Lands Plan Housing Policy Statement Revision
• 1999 Employee Housing Guidelines, Lottery Process
• ToV GIS Online Map Training
• Bi Annual VLHA Report
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VAIL TOWN COUNCILAGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Fall 2017 Stream Tract Tree Removal Project Update
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memo Stream Tract Tree Update
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Memorandum
To: Vail Town Council
From: Gregg Barrie, Senior Landscape Architect
Paul Cada, Wildfire Program Administrator
Date: October 3, 2017
Subject: Fall of 2017 Stream Tract Tree Removal Project Update
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this item is to update the Town Council on the Fall of 2017 Stream Tract
Tree Removal project for managing the dead and dying spruce population along the
town -owned stream tract. This is work that was started in the spring of this year and
follows the Stream Tract Forest ManagementPlan.
II. BACKGROUND
In early September, staff provided an update to the Council regarding proposed tree
removals. At that time, staff was estimating the removal of between 60 and 100 dead
and "brood" trees in the stream tract. Several council members commented that leaving
trees that were not deemed a hazard would be acceptable. With this mind, staff
reevaluated the dead and dying trees and has reduced the recommended removals to
twenty-eight (28) trees for the Fall 2017 removal project.
III. COST AND PROJECT TIMING
Staff received two qualified bids for the work ranging between $22,500 and $25,000.
With the reduce removal quantity, the project can be funded with existing tree
maintenance and park maintenance funds and should not require a supplemental
budget appropriation in December.
The work is scheduled to occur between October 9th and 20th and will take care of the
majority of the remaining hazard removals in the stream tract. In subsequent years, this
work should become more of a maintenance project than a large removal project.
IV. ACTION REQUESTED BY COUNCIL
No action is required for this project to proceed, however comments are welcome.
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VAILTOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Revenue Update
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Sept Revenue Updates
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TOWN OF VAIL
REVENUE UPDATE
October 3, 2017
Sales Tax
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, August collections are estimated to be
$2,783,474 down 3.6% from last year and down 5.9% compared to budget. Year
to date collections of $18,395,336 are down 1.5% from prior year and down 0.4%
from budget. Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 1.9% for
August.
Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
RETT collections through September 26 total $4,751,048 up 22.2% from this
time last year. The annual 2017 RETT budget totals $5.85 million.
Construction Use Tax
Use Tax collections through September 26 total $1,220,047 down 21.1%
compared to collections of $1,546,430 from this time last year. The annual
budget totals $1,545,000.
Summary
Across all funds, year-to-date total revenue of $45.4 million is up 2.3% from the
amended budget and down 1.5% from prior year. Variances from prior year are
the result of decreases in sales tax and construction fees.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Review dates for Japan Sisterhood City Exploration Visit
PRESENTER(S): Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memo Japan Visit
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TOWN OF VAIL'
Memorandum
To: Mayor and Town Council
From: Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
Date: October 3, 2017
Subject: Sisterhood Exploration Visit 2018: Preferred dates for visit to Japan, Yamanouchi
Town and Nagano Prefecture
I. SUMMARY
Souichi Nakamura, the representative appointed by Governor Shuichi Abe, Governor of
Nagano and Mayor Takefushi, Yamanouchi-machi, Japan, has been working with town staff on
travel arrangements for a Vail delegation to engage in an exploration visit for a sisterhood
relationship. Mr. Nakamura has informed us that the preferred visit dates of the Japanese
officials would be January 20 through January 26.
Staff would like feedback about the preferred dates in order to confirm with Mr. Nakamura what
will work best for Town of Vail.
Proposed 2018 Dates
Please see three date options below presented by the Japan delegation:
1. Jan 17 — 23 (Wed. through Tuesday)
2. Jan 19 — 25 (Friday through Thursday)
3. Jan 20 — 26 (Saturday through Friday) — preferred dates by Japan
Please note several meetings around this January timeframe include:
• the second council meeting is January 16
• CAST meets on Jan 18 and 19
• there are five Tuesdays in January which helps create a longer window between council
meetings
JANUARY 2018
SURD.
WIDVDAV
TUESDAY
WEONESDAV
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SAR6OAY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
6
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
29
21
22
23
24
25
28
27
28
29
30
31
At this time, there may also be some discussion about "who" might like to be part of the Vail
delegation; a final decision would occur after November 7. The 2018 budget currently includes
travel for six people. Previous Vail delegations for sisterhood exploration visits have included
town council members, staff, and community members and/or board members. The
"objectives" of the sisterhood relationship may help in determining "who" might become part of
the delegation. Visiting delegates may be those people who are able to provide dialogue on
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the focus areas; Japan exchange programming focus areas are proposed to include mountain
tourism, transportation, and environmental sustainability. The planning details for business
meetings continue to be reviewed by town staff and Japanese officials and will be approved by
town council once it is finalized. The proposed travel itinerary is below and may be adjusted
based on need.
Proposed Travel Itinerary
Day 1 & 2 Travel
Jan 20 & 21 Days
Day 3
Jan 22
Day 4
Jan 23
Day 5
Jan 24
Day 6
Jan 25
Day 7
Jan 26
Town of Vail
Touring
Activities
Touring
Activities
And
Business
Meeting
Ski Day
Touring
and
Business
Meeting
Travel
Day
(schedule is subject to change)
1. Vail to Denver
2. Denver to Tokyo
1. Imperial Palace — Chiyoda, Tokyo
2. Matsumoto Castle — Matsumoto City
3. Travel to Yamonouchi
1. Jigokudani Wild Snow Monkey Park
2. Welcoming Ceremony
3. Business Meeting with Municipal
Japanese Officials — Municipal Building
(Governor will attend)
4. Welcome Dinner
1. Ski at Shiga Kogen: Yakebitaiyama &
Higashi-tateyama Resorts
1. Zenkoji Temple
2. Business meeting with Nagano
Prefecture Governor and government
officials
1. Nagano to Tokyo
2. Tokyo to Denver
3. Denver to Vail
Spend night in
Tokyo
Spend night in
Yamanouchi
Spend night in
Yamanouchi
Spend night at
Ski area
Spend night in
Nagano or Tokyo
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(e) - to discuss the
purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests; and to determine positions,
develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, Regarding possible property acquisition and the Vail
App.
PRESENTER(S): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
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VAILTOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Recess at 4:00 p.m.
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