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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-20 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Town Council Evening Meeting AgendaVAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Evening Agenda
Town Council Chambers
6:00 PM, February 20, 2018
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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 will be taken on each agenda item.
Citizen participation offers an opportunity for citizens to express opinions or ask questions regarding town
services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any items that are not on the agenda. Please
attempt to keep comments to three minutes; time limits established are to provide efficiency in the conduct of the
meeting and to allow equal opportunity for everyone wishing to speak.
1. Citizen Participation
2. Consent Agenda
2.1. Award of construction contract to Hess Contracting Inc. for access
improvements to Roger Staub Park
2.2. Town of Vail Letter of Support for Senator Donovan on SB 18-117 related to
the State's Greenhouse Gas Inventory
2.3. Resolution No. 9, Series of 2018, A Resolution Approving the First
Amendment to Lease Agreement Between the Town of Vail and the Eagle
County School District; Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto.
3. Town Manager Report
3.1. Town Manager Report
Presenter(s): Greg Clifton, Town Manager
4. Presentations / Discussion
5 min.
4.1. Final Review of 2018 Community Survey 30 min.
Presenter(s): Suzanne Silverthorn, Communications Director, Chris,
Cares, RRC Associates
Action Requested of Council: The Town Council is asked to provide final
direction regarding the 2018 community survey to include questions,
schedule and methodology.
Background: The Town of Vail community survey has been used to probe
public policy issues and solicit feedback on additional topics of community
interest. It has also been used to measure the town's operational
performance as compared with previous years. The most recent surveys
February 20, 2018 - Page 1 of 1
were conducted in 2014 and 2016. A 2018 survey has been budgeted to
coincide with the new Town Council term and to benchmark municipal
service levels. The purpose of this discussion is to receive final direction
from the Town Council related to the survey details, including a schedule,
methodology and topics.
4.2. Vail Valley Foundation Presentation and Funding Request for Proposed 30 min.
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Improvement (Digital Screen)
Presenter(s): Mike Imhof, Vail Valley Foundation
Action Requested of Council:
Feedback on funding proposal.
Background: Vail Valley Foundation proposes a digital screen installation at
the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater with a request from the Town of Vail for
funding support of the capital improvement.
4.3. USFS and Town of Vail Partnership Programs, including 1) Noxious Weeds 30 min.
Management program, 2) Intermountain Fuel Reduction program, 3) Trails
and Wildlife
Presenter(s): Aaron Mayville, USFS, Gregg Barrie, Public Works
Action Requested of Council: Provide feedback on programs and input on
funding the weed management program.
Background: There will be information and updates presented about the 1)
Noxious Weeds Management program, 2) Intermountain Fuel Reduction
program, 3) Trails and Wildlife. The USFS Holy Cross District Ranger will
be present to review and answer questions about these topics.
4.4. Energy Management System Update
Presenter(s): Mark Hoblitzell, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
Action Requested of Council: Staff requests the Vail Town Council consider
the service levels of the proposed energy management software system.
Background: With the goal of implementing an efficient energy tracking and
emissions reporting system for Town of Vail municipal operations, staff
released a Request for Proposals for a qualified firm to provide software
services.
Staff Recommendation: Service Level 1 provides for the in -budget option.
However, staff recommends the Vail Town Council consider Service Level 2,
which includes real-time data, scalability with the town's finance system, and
advanced greenhouse gas emissions reporting compatible with third party
platforms.
5. Action Items
5.1. Slifer Square Project Update and Contract
Presenter(s): Chad Salli, Project Engineer, Public Works
Action Requested of Council: Authorizing the Town Manage to enter into an
agreement in a form approved by the Town Attorney in an amount not to
exceed $3,027,583.14 with Icon Inc. for completion of the Slifer Square
Project.
Background: Staff has identified 4 significant maintenance issues
concerning Slifer Square, as follows, 1) Damaged storm sewer, 2) Storm
water being discharged into Gore Creek without treatment, 3) Water leaking
from the fountain, and 4) Corroded steel snowmelt mains. In addition to the
repairs necessary at Slifer Square, the portion of Meadow Drive along the
Austria Haus is proposed to be reconstructed, see memo for details.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends authorizing the Town Manage to
15 min.
30 min.
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enter into an agreement in a form approved by the Town Attorney awarding
the base bid and Meadow Drive along the Austria Haus alternate in an
amount not to exceed $3,027,583.14 with Icon Inc. and further investigate
retrofitting the existing parking structure drainage vault to improve water
quality.
5.2. Ordinance 5, Series 2018, First Reading, Ordinance amending Chapter 4 15 min.
of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code regarding Electronic Personal Assistive
Mobility Devices and Electric Assisted Bicycles
Presenter(s): Gregg Barrie, Sr. Landscape Architect
Action Requested of Council: Adopt, or adopt with revisions, Ordinance 5,
Series 2018 amending Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code
regarding Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices and Electric
Assisted Bicycles.
Background: The ordinance addresses regulations about the electronic
personal assistive mobility devices and electric assisted bicycles. The topic
has been discussed at previous council meetings and the Town Code would
be amended if the legislation is approved.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption, or adoption with
revisions, of Ordinance 5, Series 2018 amending Chapter 4 of Title 7 of
the Vail Town Code regarding Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility
Devices and Electric Assisted Bicycles.
6. Public Hearings
6.1. Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2018, Second Reading, An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 9 of Title 1 of the Vail Town Code by Amending Section
1-9-8 and Adding a New Section 1-9-10, Concerning the Sealing and
Expungment of Criminal Records
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments or deny
Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2018, upon second reading.
Background: Senate Bill 16-116 provided a simplified process for sealing
criminal justice records by providing defendants an option to immediately
petition the court for a sealing order and providing for an administrative fee
for sealing such records. Pursuant to C.R.S.§ 18-13-122(13), a municipal
court may seal criminal records concerning illegal possession or
consumption of ethyl alcohol or marijuana by an under -aged person.
Ordinance No. 2, Series 2018 provides a procedure to seal or expunge
certain criminal records in accordance with such legislation.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2018, upon
second reading.
6.2. Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2018, Second Reading, An Ordinance
Amending Title 7, Chapter 2, Article B of the Vail Town Code, by the
Addition of a New Section 4 Regarding Driving Under Restraint
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments or deny
Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2018 upon second reading.
Background: The Colorado legislature passed House Bill 17-1162, effective
August 9, 2017, concerning action that can be taken against an individual
based on the individual's failure to pay for a traffic violation. Ordinance No.
3, Series 2018 would adopt certain provisions of House Bill 17-1162
authorizing municipal enforcement of driving under restraint or suspension.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2018 upon
5 min.
5 min.
February 20, 2018 - Page 3 of 1
second reading.
6.3. Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2018, Second Reading, An Ordinance
Amending Title 10 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code by the Addition of a
New Chapter 4, Concerning the Cultivation of Marijuana on Residential
Property
Presenter(s): Craig Bettis, Commander, and Matt Mire, town Attorney
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments or deny
Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2018 upon second reading.
Background: Under Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution,
cultivation of both medical and recreational marijuana is generally limited to
6 plants, with 3 or fewer being mature. As a result of new legislation, without
local regulation, the 6 -plant limitation could be increased to 12 plants.
Ordinance No. 4, Series 2018 adopts local regulations to restrict the
number of marijuana plants that may be cultivated on residential property to
6, and further adopts regulations to limit the impacts of such cultivation on
surrounding areas.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2018 upon
second reading.
7. Adjournment
7.1. Adjournment 9:00 p.m. (estimated)
5 min.
Meeting agendas and materials can be accessed prior to meeting day on the Town of Vail website
www.vailgov.com. All town council meetings will be streamed live by High Five Access Media and available
for public viewing as the meeting is happening. The meeting videos are also posted to High Five Access Media
website the week following meeting day, www.highfivemedia.org.
Please call 970-479-2136 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with
48 hour notification dial 711.
February 20, 2018 - Page 4 of 1
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Award of construction contract to Hess Contracting Inc. for access improvements
to Roger Staub Park
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memorandum
February 20, 2018 - Page 5 of 1
TOWN OF VAIIL.
Memorandum
To: Vail Town Council
From: Department of Public Works
Date: February 20, 2018
Subject: Roger Staub Park Improvements Construction Contract
I. BACKGROUND
Improvements to Roger Staub Park, 371 W. Gore Creek Drive, are budgeted in the 2018
Capital Park Maintenance account. The design and preparation of construction documents
for the project were prepared by Town staff and all required DRB approvals have been
completed. The project was bid on January 23, 2018 with 2 bidders responding. Hess
Contracting Inc., Avon, CO, submitted the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $86,226.
There are sufficient funds in the 2018 Capital Park Maintenance account to cover the bid
amount and complete other miscellaneous planned park improvement projects.
II. ACTION REQUESTED BY COUNCIL
Staff is requesting that the Town Council direct the Town Manager to enter into a
Construction Contract with Hess Contracting Inc. in the amount of $86,226.
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Construction Contract. With approval, work will begin on
or around April 16, 2018 with anticipated completion by May 31, 2018.
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TOWN t f UAIL
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Town of Vail Letter of Support for Senator Donovan on SB 18-117 related to the
State's Greenhouse Gas Inventory
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
TOV Letter of Support SB 18-117
February 20, 2018 - Page 7 of 1
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Vail, Colorado 81657
vailgov.com
February 12, 2018
Senator Kerry Donovan
State of Colorado
Via email kerry.donovan.senate@state.co.us
Dear Senator Donovan,
Town Council
970.479.2106
970.479.2157 fax
Greetings from home, and thanks for all the important work that you are doing in
Denver. I am writing to share our support for SB18-117 -- a bill that will deliver a much-
needed and updated greenhouse gas inventory for the State of Colorado. The current
statewide inventory does not reflect recently adopted Colorado laws and policies. SB18-
117 will require the Department of Public Health and Environment to create biannual
reports on greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado, by sector. This will, in turn, put
Colorado in a stronger position to monitor GHG emissions toward the successful pursuit
of meeting 2025 reduced emission goals.
The Town of Vail supports SB -117. In addition to the statewide benefits of having more
accurate monitoring information, this bill will enable local governments like the Town of
Vail to more accurately gauge how localized efforts are contributing to statewide
reductions. Thank you, Senator, for advancing this important legislation ... we truly
appreciate your dedication to this very important issue.
Very Sincerely,
V-1)01
Dave Chapin, Mayor
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Resolution No. 9, Series of 2018, A Resolution Approving the First Amendment
to Lease Agreement Between the Town of Vail and the Eagle County School District; Setting Forth
Details in Regard Thereto.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution No. 9 Series of 2018
Exhibit to Res. No. 9
February 20, 2018 - Page 10 of
RESOLUTION NO. 9
Series of 2018
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF VAIL AND THE EAGLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND SETTING FORTH
DETAILS IN REGARD THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is
a home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Colorado and the Town Charter (the "Charter");
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have been duly
elected and qualified;
WHEREAS, the Eagle County School District (the "District") is a State of Colorado school
district duly organized and operated pursuant to Article IX of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S.
§ 22-30-101, et seq.;
WHERRAS, on April 12, 2006, the Parties entered into a lease of certain real property
owned by the Town to the District for the Red Sandstone Elementary School, (the "Lease");
WHEREAS, the term of the Lease is through June 30, 2035;
WHEREAS, by an Intergovernmental Development the Parties agreed to construct a
parking structure on a portion of the Property not needed by the District for the Red Sandstone
Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, now the Parties wish to amend the Lease with to modify the leased premises
to exclude the parking structure.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
1. The First Amendment to Lease is hereby approved in substantially the same form
attached hererto as Exhibit A and in a form approved by the Town Attorney, and
the Town Manager is hereby authorized to execute the First Amendment to Lease
on behalf of the Town.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council
of the Town of Vail held this 20th day of March 2018.
Dave Chapin,
Mayor of the Town of Vail, Colorado
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny,
Town Clerk
Resolution No. 9, Series of 2018
February 20, 2018 - Page 11 of
EXHIBIT A
FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE (the "Amendment") is made this day
of , 2018 (the "Effective Date"), by and between the Town of Vail, a Colorado
home rule municipality with an address of 75 South Frontage Road, Vail, Colorado
81657 (the "Town"), and the Eagle County School District, a Colorado school district
with an address of 948 Chambers Avenue, P.O. Box 740, Eagle, Colorado 81631 (the
"District").
WHEREAS, the District is a State of Colorado school district duly organized and
operated pursuant to Article IX of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. § 22-30-101, et
seq.
WHEREAS, the Town is a Colorado municipality organized and operated
pursuant to its home rule charter and Colorado law;
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2006, the Parties entered into a lease of certain real
property owned by the Town to the District for the Red Sandstone Elementary School,
recorded in the records of the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder at Reception No.
200619320 (the "Lease");
WHEREAS, the term of the Lease is through June 30, 2035;
WHEREAS, by an Intergovernmental Development Agreement dated
, 2017, the Parties agreed to construct a parking structure on a portion of the
Property not needed by the District for the Red Sandstone Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, now the Parties wish to amend the Lease to modify the leased
premises to exclude the parking structure.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual performance of the
covenants, agreements, and stipulations contained herein, the sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. The Lease is hereby modified as follows:
a. Exhibit A-1, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, is
hereby substituted for Exhibit A in the Lease and shall be referred to as the "Premises."
b. The driveway, as depicted on Exhibit A-1, will be open to public use and
emergency access.
c. The location and use of the Premises are subject to all easements of
record now existing or hereafter granted by the Town.
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2. All remaining provisions of the Lease shall remain unchanged and in full force
and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment as of the
Effective Date.
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
EAGLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOWN OF VAIL
Greg Clifton, Town Manager
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ITEM/TOPIC: Town Manager Report
PRESENTER(S): Greg Clifton, Town Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Town Manager Report
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February 20, 2018 - Page 15 of
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75 South Frontage Road West
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vailgov.com
TOWN MANAGER REPORT -
February 20th TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOPICS
• Clubhouse Update
• 1-70 Auxiliary Lanes
• Vail Valley Health Annual
Meeting
• Annual CCCMA Meeting
Town Manager's Office
970.479.2106
970.479.2157 fax
Clubhouse Update
The Vail Recreation District Subcommittee met for two hours on February 6t"
Numerous items were discussed and the meeting was productive.
Specific to the Clubhouse, thorough discussion was had with regard to the status
of pending items that need to be addressed, with notable progress since the last
update to the Town Council. As a reminder, the town has had a commissioning
agent review the project systems to ensure they are constructed and operating as
designed. Initially the commission agent generated a list of over 80 items to
address. It is noted that some of these items are suggested improvements which
were not part of the design but may make the building more functional from a
systems standpoint.
The contractor has completed the majority of the items, the town had our
independent mechanical contractor verify the completion of the items; a few
required rework and those have been completed.
The commissioning agent, the MEP design consultant, architect, contractor, subs
and town staff and VRD staff are scheduled to review the entire list March 1st on
site as part of the commissioning and project close out. The contractor
completed the rest of the punch list work that was identified for the fall, with the
exceptions that are noted below, as well as the majority of over 170 items
provided in a warranty list just after the first of the year.
Specific items still outstanding to be completed this spring, subsequent to April
15th, will be:
• vinyl floor replacement (all public areas)
• one tree replacement
• roof leak (under warranty)
• water penetration spot (not under warranty)
• some concrete repair
• some asphalt repair
• final door resolution in the banquet room.
The town continues to hold over $174,000 as a final payment once all the work is
completed. This retention of funds, and the inclusion of our Facilities Manager
John King in the resolution process, has proven to be effective in seeing the
many items addressed. So progress has been, and remains, very good. Thanks
to Greg Hall, John King, and the many others who have overseen these lingering
details.
February 20, 2018 - Page 16 of
Town Manager's Report
1-70 Auxiliary Lanes Update
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Vail Health Annual Meeting
The annual meeting occurred on January 30th and the attendance was very high.
It was an excellent meeting loaded with in-depth information related to the
services provided, the structure of the organization (a non-profit), the staff (965
local employees, emergency care and urgent care, the many specialty services
and levels of care that are provided, sports medicine, the volunteer corps, and
related topics. I am taking the liberty of posting two images from the
presentation, related to mental health (and its significance related to the recently
approved ballot measure), and the master plan (related to pending construction
and the new facilities that will be completed in the near term).
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February 20, 2018 - Page 17 of
MENTAL HEALTH
• Increase in detox patients from 210 (2014) to
511 {2016).
• Nearly 13% of Eagle County 7th & 8th graders
have a suicide plan.
• People with mental illness wait an average of
10 years to seek treatment.
• 60% of people with a mental illness don't
receive treatment.
• 20% of veterans suffer from PTSD or severe
depression.
• Ballot 1A designates $1.2 million annually for
mental health services in Eagle County.
Counselors in schools, jails
Operation of walk-in clinic, mental health beds,
social detox facility
MASTER FACILITY PLAN
West Wing completed (2015-17)
East Wing started (2017-20)
• Increased size for our growing community
• Modernized facility that is easy to navigate
• New 24x7 Emergency Department
• New patient rooms & intensive care unit
• Additional physician clinic space
• Expanded medical research capabilities
• New entrance off South Frontage Road
• On -campus helipad
• More covered parking
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Town Manager's Report Page 3
February 20, 2018 - Page 18 of
Colorado City and County Managers Association
The annual conference occurred in Glenwood Springs on February 8th and 9th. It
was a good conference with about 260 management level employees from local
governments throughout the state attending. The list of topics and presentations
was excellent. Highlights included an inspiring keynote speech by Randy Fox, a
leadership expert and NCAA basketball official; a panel discussion related to
economic development; and an interesting presentation entitled "Sustainovation:
Unlocking Sustainable Innovation in Government" presented by Nick Kittle (who
has experience as a dynamic TedX speaker).
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TOWN Of 9
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Final Review of 2018 Community Survey
PRESENTER(S): Suzanne Silverthorn, Communications Director, Chris, Cares, RRC
Associates
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: The Town Council is asked to provide final direction
regarding the 2018 community survey to include questions, schedule and methodology.
BACKGROUND: The Town of Vail community survey has been used to probe public policy
issues and solicit feedback on additional topics of community interest. It has also been used to
measure the town's operational performance as compared with previous years. The most recent
surveys were conducted in 2014 and 2016. A 2018 survey has been budgeted to coincide with the
new Town Council term and to benchmark municipal service levels. The purpose of this discussion
is to receive final direction from the Town Council related to the survey details, including a
schedule, methodology and topics.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memo Community Survey
draft 2018 Community Survey
2016 Community Survey Results
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TOWN of VAIL:
Memorandum
To: Vail Town Council
From: Greg Clifton, Town Manager
Suzanne Silverthorn, Communications Director
Date: February 20, 2018
Subject: Final Review of 2018 Community Survey
BACKGROUND
The Town of Vail Community Survey has been used to probe public policy issues and solicit
feedback on additional topics of community interest. It has also been used to measure the
town's operational performance as compared with previous years. The most recent surveys
were conducted in 2014 and 2016. A 2018 survey has been budgeted to coincide with the new
Town Council term and to benchmark municipal service levels. At the February 6, 2018 work
session, the Town Council reviewed a working draft of the survey questions, proposed
methodology and identified additional topics to probe. The purpose of this work session is to
review the updated survey draft and provide any additional direction in preparation for the
survey's distribution in the March -April time frame.
II. TOWN COUNCIL TOPICS & THEMES
Following the February 6 work session, the 2018 draft survey has been modified to include the
following topics and themes identified by Town Council:
• Transit — Q. 16 — Potential for increased bus ridership with increased frequency
• Community Issues & Opportunities — Q. 27 contains an introduction that identifies
Council prioritization of "careful budgeting" and "economic vitality." The survey question
(Q. 27) asks respondents to prioritize areas of focus. It has been modified to reflect
input from Council and staff. The bank of questions also asks about the level of support
for a dedicated funding source for Events, as well as a funding source for Deed
Restricted Housing. These questions could be asked in terms of a "tax increase subject
to voter approval," or as shown in the survey draft it could not specify what the source
of the funding would be. Note: This topic has been flagged for additional discussion with
Town Council.
• Planning -Related Programs — Q. 28 — includes the addition of "optimizing the use of
developed town -owned lands and facilities for the long-term needs of the community."
• Financial Prioritizing — Q. 29 — Includes revised description, re: "new indoor event
space," a revised description for parking management and new transportation (bus)
categories.
• Deed Restricted Housing — Q. 30 — revised to reflect current housing efforts by the
town.
• The Environment — Q. 32 — presents two alternative questions related to the
environment.
• Emergency Preparedness — Q. 35 — has been added, re: resiliency suggestion. The
question provides an introduction to acquaint the respondent with the topic. It then asks
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about awareness of hazards related to multiple event types — wildfire, flood or
hazardous materials.
• Parking & Transportation — Q. 37 and Q. 38 — has been added, re: bike share and car
share programs
• Ownership and Property Rental Information — Q. 45 — has been added, re:
neighborhood character/quality of life impacts
• Participation incentives — To increase participation in the survey, staff proposes
promotion of 10 drawings (up from 5 drawings in 2016) from March 12 through April 9
with survey -takers eligible to win $100 each in the 10 separate drawings. We would call
out the first drawing that would occur based on the first 100 surveys received, adding
some incentive to responding promptly.
III. COMMUNITY SURVEY METHODOLOGY
The proposed methodology for the 2018 survey would use two techniques: 1) A "statistically
valid" survey distributed to a random sampling of approximately 4,500 households (2,500
residents and 2,000 part-time residents) using an initial postcard mailing inviting recipients to
enter a password to complete the survey online. (Note, as in the past, two passwords per
household would be provided to encourage broad participation). This mailing would be followed
by a second postcard reminder to encourage further response. RRC has used this two -card
mailing technique with success in other communities. 2) Promotion of an open invitation to
complete the survey online without a password restriction. In addition, staff recommends the
return of an incentive program implemented at Council's suggestion in 2016 in which a weekly
drawing is promoted for one of 10 $100 Visa gift cards to encourage participation.
The initial postcard invitation mailing would be based on a list of Vail households to be
obtained through the Town or other sources. In addition, paper copies of the survey would be
made available upon request as an alternative to the on-line survey; this would be described
on the postcard invitation. Additionally, the survey would be available for distribution in Town of
Vail buildings as a mail -back option. These techniques have been used successfully in the past
in Vail. The proposed methods will permit comparability to past research and represent an
inclusive outreach to citizens with several different types of invitations to participate. The
results will provide a proven tool for understanding community sentiment.
IV. TIMELINE
A proposed schedule for the 2018 survey project is as follows:
Feb. 6 Afternoon Session Review of draft survey and discussion of community issues/topics
by Town Council
Feb. 20 Evening Session Survey review and refinement by Town Council
Week of Feb. 27 Finalization of survey
Week of March 5 Mailing postcards to Vail households to invite participation
(includes a sampling of second homeowners and business
representatives). Reminder postcards to be sent approximately
March 21.
March 26 Promotion of survey to enlist participation by all interested parties
using open link address
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March 26 to April 16 Distribution of paper copies in municipal facilities for mail -back
April 18 Last day for survey participation
June Presentation of report
V. ACTION REQUESTED OF TOWN COUNCIL
Staff is seeking direction from the Town Council regarding finalization of the 2018 Community
Survey questions, schedule and methodology.
VI. ATTACHMENTS
2018 Revised Survey Draft
2016 Survey Results
Town of Vail Page 3
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TOWN OFD
COMMUNITY SURVEY 2018 DRAFT #2 - FOR STAFF AND COUNCIL REVIEW
2/20/2018
First, a few questions about you and the general state of Vail...
1. Is your residence (either year-round or seasonal) within the town of Vail?
[ ] Yes [ ] No (GO TO Q. 2)
If yes, where?
[ ] East Vail
[ ] Booth Falls and Bald Mountain Road areas
[ ] Booth Creek/Aspen Lane
[ ] Golf Course
[ ] Vail Village
[ ] Lionshead
[ ] Potato Patch, Sandstone
2. Which of the following best describes you?
[ ] Year-round resident (11+ months/year)
[ ] Part-time resident
[ ] Employed in the town of Vail but don't live there
[ ] Get mail in the town but don't live or work there
[ ] Non-resident owner of business/commercial property
[ ] Buffehr Creek, Lionsridge, the Valley
[ ] Vail Commons/Safeway area
[ ] West Vail (north of 1-70)
[ ] Matterhorn, Glen Lyon
[ ] Intermountain
[ ] Not a resident of the town of Vail
[ ] Other
3. What is the ZIP Code of your primary residence?
4. Would you say that things in the town of Vail are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track?
[ ] Right direction
[ ] Wrong track
[ ] Don't know
In a few words, why do you feel that way?
(Please attach an additional sheet of paper with your comments if needed on any survey question.)
5. Using the 1 to 5 scale below, how satisfied are you with the Town of Vail local government in terms of providing
information to citizens about what local government is doing, including offering ample public engagement opportunities,
approachability, and being collaborative in the decision-making process?
NOT AT ALL
SATISFIED
1
1
1
1
Providing information to citizens
Offering public engagement opportunities
Being collaborative in decision-making process
Approachability of staff and Town Council members
Do you have any specific comments on your ratings?
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
VERY
SATISFIED
4 5
4 5
4 5
4 5
DON'T
KNOW
x
x
x
x
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TOWN SERVICES — The following questions ask you about your use of various services provided by the Town and your
satisfaction with these services.
The Public Works Department provides maintenance of public areas including parks, buildings, roads and village areas.
6. Rate your satisfaction with Public Works services in the Town of Vail:
NOT AT ALL
SATISFIED
Snow removal on roads
VERY DON'T
SATISFIED KNOW
1 2 3 4 5 x
Road and street maintenance by the Town of Vail
(potholes, sweeping, drainage, etc.)
1 2 3 4 5 x
Overall park maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 x
Appearance and condition of Town -owned buildings 1 2 3 4 5 x
Friendliness and courteous attitude of
Public Works employees 1 2 3 4 5 x
Cleanliness of pedestrian villages 1 2 3 4 5 x
Cleanliness of public restrooms 1 2 3 4 5 x
Do you have any suggestions on how Public Works can improve its services?
Public Safety
7. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Fire Services in the Town of Vail:
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Response times to emergency incidents 1 2 3 4 5 x
Wildfire mitigation efforts 1 2 3 4 5 x
Courtesy and helpfulness of fire department staff 1 2 3 4 5 x
Timely plan -check and fire system inspections 1 2 3 4 5 x
Fire safety, awareness and education programs 1 2 3 4 5 x
Do you have any suggestions on how the Fire Department can improve its services?
8. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Police Services in the Town of Vail:
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Overall feeling of safety and security 1 2 3 4 5 x
Appropriate presence of police on foot/vehicle patrol 1 2 3 4 5 x
Friendliness and approachability of
Vail police department employees 1 2 3 4 5 x
Overall quality of service 1 2 3 4 5 x
Visibility of police foot/vehicle patrol 1 2 3 4 5 x
Trustw rthincscConfidence in the police department 1 2 3 4 5 x
Do you have any suggestions on how the Police Department can improve its services?
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The Community Development Department provides planning, design review, environmental programs, and building inspection
services.
9. Do you know that Town now offers an online portal that provides information on reviews in progress, property research,
building permits, and on-line planning applications?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
9a. And are you aware that this portal provides the ability to notify the Town of a code violation?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
10. Have you used the services of the Community Development Department within the past 12 months?
[ ]Yes [ ]No(GOTOQ.12)
11. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of the Community Development Department:
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Availability of information (e.g., public records)
1 2 3 4 5 x
Timeliness of response (to telephone calls, inspections,
questions/inquiries, plan review, etc.)
1 2 3 4 5 x
Building permit review and inspections 1 2 3 4 5 x
Courtesy and attitude/helpfulness 1 2 3 4 5 x
Knowledge/ability to answer questions 1 2 3 4 5 x
Do you have any suggestions on how the Community Development Department can improve its services?
Parking and Bus Service
12. Are you aware that the Town offers residents/employees a variety of parking passes and discount parking programs?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
13. Do you own a parking pass or value card this season?
[]No
Why do you not buy a parking pass or value card?
[ ] Yes: [ ] Gold pass
[ ] Blue pass
[ ] Green pass
[ ] Pink pass
[ ] Value card
14. Please rate your satisfaction with public parking services in Vail.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Booth attendant courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 x
Parking structure cleanliness 1 2 3 4 5 x
Overflow Vail Frontage Road parking (safety) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Overflow Frontage Road parking (convenience/ease of access) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Ease of parking in summer 1 2 3 4 5 x
Ease of parking in winter 1 2 3 4 5 x
Overall parking fees/pricing structure 1 2 3 4 5 x
Other than adjusting parking fees, what could the Town of Vail do to improve your satisfaction with parking in the town?
15. Please rate your satisfaction with bus service.
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NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Frequency of in -town shuttle (Lionshead to Golden Peak) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Frequency of outlying service — Vail neighborhoods 1 2 3 4 5 x
Bus driver courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 x
Dependability of bus service 1 2 3 4 5 x
Cleanliness of buses 1 2 3 4 5 x
Level of crowding on buses 1 2 3 4 5 x
Atmosphere/sense of safety on buses 1 2 3 4 5 x
16. Would you use the TOV buses more if frequency of service was increased?
J. 1 Yes 1 1 No f l Uncertain
16a. (IF YES) On which routes would you like to see more frequent service?
16b. Do you have other suggestions on how bus services can be improved in Vail?
EVENTS
Vail has developed a wide variety of events and special programs in all seasons that have become part of our community culture.
Our events now include concerts, festivals, athletic events, arts and learning -based programs, and other activities.
17. In general, how would you describe the experience that events in Vail create for you and your guests?
VERY VERY DON'T
NEGATIVE NEUTRAL POSITIVE KNOW
1 2 3 4 5 x
18. With respect to the number of events in Vail, are there:
[ ] Too few events [ ] About the right number [ ] Too many events
18a. Is there a specific type of event or special program you would like to see added to Vail's town -wide calendar?
19. How effectively do you feel our mix of events is appealing to the right audiences for Vail?
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
EFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE KNOW
1 2 3 4 5 x
20. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of town -wide events:
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
The overall quality of events in Vail
1 2 3 4 5 x
Overall quality of cultural, community, recreational,
performing arts, business conference venue options in Vail 1 2 3 4 5 x
Is there anything else you want to say regarding your level of satisfaction with events?
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COMMUNITY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
21. The Town of Vail invests in various events in Vail. In general, what is your opinion of this economic development
strategy?
[ ] I strongly support the Town's financial investment in events
[ ] I am somewhat in favor
[ ] I am neutral
[ ] I somewhat oppose
[ ] I strongly oppose
22. Do you have any further comments on events or programs in Vail?
Library Services
Vail Public Library offers access to information resources of many types to serve the needs of Vail's guests, residents,
businesses and schools.
23. Please respond to the following questions using "Yes" or "No."
Do you have a library card in the Town of Vail?
Do you access the library remotely as well as in person?
Have you used the library's website or e -newsletter?
YES NO
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24. How frequently do you use the library? times per month
25. What do you like best about Vail Public Library?
What would you like to see us add/offerlchange?
26. Please rate your overall satisfaction with Vail Public Library:
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
1 2 3 4 5 x
How can the library improve its services?
The following questions provide you with an opportunity to express your opinions concerning areas of public
policy that require tradeoffs and/or prioritization. They include questions on areas of emphasis that have been
identified by Town Council for consideration in the coming months including topics related to the Environment,
Work Force Housing and Parking. Note that the Council has a continuing commitment to careful budget
management (keeping Vail fiscally healthy), and economic vitality (investing in facilities, services and events to keep
Vail competitive).
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27. The Vail Town Council and staff value community input to help understand your priorities. For each area listed below,
indicate the level of priority you believe is appropriate. (Use a 1 to 5 scale where 1=Not a Priority, 3=Somewhat, 5=High
Priority.)
NOTA HIGH DON'T
PRIORITY NEUTRAL PRIORITY KNOW
1. Environmental sustainability (waste and energy
conservation programs, environmental education, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x
2. Actions to protect and enhance Gore Creek 1 2 3 4 5 x
3. Climate action and leadership on matters of policy
(economic, social and environmental) 1 2 3 4 5 x
4. Focus on Housing for middle income and service worker
households in vital support roles 1 2 3 4 5 x
5. Guest relations and customer service 1 2 3 4 5 x
5,6. Parking opportunities for residents and visitors/guests 1 2 3 4 5 x
6:7. Public safety (police and fire services) 1 2 3 4 5 x
8 Transportation needs (Eagle County/regional) bus service 1 2 3 4 5 x
7A. Transportation needs (in -Town) bus service 1 2 3 4 5 x
10. Pursuing a dedicated funding sourcoa to provide ongoing
support for events and programs to serve visitors
and the Vail community 1 2 3 4 5 x
11. Pursuing a dedicated funding source to provide ongoing
financial support for deed restricted housinq-
1
2
3
4
5
x
What two areas are your highest priorities? (Insert numbers from list: #
Any comments on your responses?
,# )
28. The history of Vail is deeply rooted in a vision for its future, and successful master planning initiatives targeted towards
achieving the community's vision. Over time, master plan actions get implemented and the vision for the community needs
to be revisited to remain relevant. There are several master planning initiatives being considered by the Vail Town Council.
For each area listed below, indicate the level of priority you believe is appropriate. (Use a 1 to 5 scale where 1=Not a Priority,
3=Somewhat, 5=High Priority.)
NOTA HIGH DON'T
PRIORITY NEUTRAL PRIORITY KNOW
Undertaking a community visioning plan to better
determined Vail's future 1 2 3 4 5 x
Planning for the future of the West Vail area 1 2 3 4 5 x
Planning to ensure that the Town is optimizing the use of
developed town -owned lands and facilities for the long --term
needs of the community 1 2 3 4 5 x
Are there any other master planning initiatives the Town Council should be considering?
Do you have any specific comments on your responses?
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Comment [CC1]: Alternatively, this question
could be asked, "Pursuing a modest sales tax
increase, subject to voter approval, to provide
ongoing support for events and programs..."
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nancial Prioritizing
e are interested in the relative priority that you would place on improvements to serve the Vail community including
sidents and visitorslguests. Recognizing that the categories of projects listed below would likely involve significant
iestment that may require expenditures greater than the Town's typical annual budget, please provide your input.
29
With $5 increments being the smallest amount you might use, if you had $100 to spend on major efforts, how would you
allocate that $100 across the following categories? Or, if you would not allocate funds to any of these categories, please
indicate by checking the box provided below. Leave any items blank if you don't want to allocate funds to a category and
please make sure your allocation totals $100.
$ Defining overall comprehensive parking management policies to ensure that there is adequate parking for residents and
visitors at peak times, potentially using a combination of additional parking spaces and pricing/management strategies
$ Environmental Sustainability efforts (including waste and recycling, wildlife habitat, climate change, Gore Creek restoration
and energy efficiency)
$ Expanded housing opportunities for a wide range of household incomes and a variety of resort community occupations
middle incomc and service worker households
$ Creation of a new indoor events and programs space to support a variety of cultural and community activities
$ Transportation improvements to address needs through bus service - in Vail
$ Transportation improvements to address needs through bus service - regionally
$ Planning and development of a Civic Centerjenhanced community spaces including the Dobson Arena/Library/Lionshead
Parking Structure, Town Hall, etc.)
$ Other: (please explain)
$ 100
OR
[ ] I would not allocate any substantial funding to these types of efforts in the future
Do you have any -comments on any of your responses above?
Deed -Restricted (Work Force) Housing Opportunities
30. The Vail Town Council acknowledges the important role deed -restricted housing plays in maintaining and sustaining
community in Vail. There has been discussion about various techniques to expand deed -restricted opportunities in the area.
Please indicate your opinion using the scale of 1 to 4 below.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
SUPPORTIVE SUPPORTIVE KNOW
Allowing developers to meet their deed restricted housing
requirement outside town boundaries
1 2 3 4 x
Apply deed restricted housing requirements to all new or
expanded residential development 1 2 3 4 x
Allowing increases in residential density in appropriate
locations or circumstances 1 2 3 4 x
Identify and financially support opportunities for regional partnerships
to construct new deed restricted housing outside town boundaries 1 2 3 4 x
Other: (please provide your suggestions):
1 2 3 4 x
Do you have any suggestions on how work force housing opportunities can be improved?
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The Environment
Vail has successfully undergone an audit as part of its goal to become a globally -certified sustainable destination.
Sustainable destinations seek to leverage the positive benefits of tourism while ensuring the health and viability of the local
community.
31. Do you have any comments or suggestions concerning Vail's efforts toward being a sustainable destination?
32. Please rank the importance of the following environmental sustainability program focus areas for the Town of Vail:
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT KNOW
Climate change action and policy advocacy 1 2 3 4 5 x
Recycling and waste reduction 1 2 3 4 5 x
Renewable energy projects in town (e.g., solar PV on buildings) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Stronger enforcement and ticketing of existing regulations 1 2 3 4 5 x
Wildlife habitat areas (for food, shelter, movement, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Alternative question — If this is added Q32 would be deleted:
Now in its second year of implementation, the Gore Creek Strategic Plan identified improved regulations as of the strategic actions
to improve water quality. Using the scale below, indicate your opinion.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
SUPPORTIVE SUPPORTIVE KNOW
An increase to stream setback rules 1 2 3 4 x
A watershed protection ordinance that would restrict pesticide use 1 2 3 4 x
A "no -mowing" zone (to restrict lawn mowing next to waterways) 1 2 3 4 x
33. The Town is currently working on improving and protecting Gore Creek water quality. Please identify the barriers that exist
toward your personal use of environmentally friendly landscaping practices on your property. Rate the following on a scale
of 1 to 5 where 1 is "strongly disagree" and 5 is "strongly agree" that these are barriers.
STRONGLY STRONGLY DON'T
DISAGREE AGREE KNOW
Lack of knowledge of eco -friendly practices 1 2 3 4 5 x
HOA handles landscaping/HOA rules 1 2 3 4 5 x
I prefer a green turf lawn, space to play, socialize, etc. 1 2 3 4 5 x
Lack of effective alternatives to pesticides/herbicides 1 2 3 4 5 x
Costs are prohibitive 1 2 3 4 5 x
Lack of eco -friendly landscapers 1 2 3 4 5 x
Native plants and vegetation are not visually appealing;
they attract nuisance animals, and/or obscure views 1 2 3 4 5 x
Other 1 2 3 4 5 x
34. Wildfire poses a risk to our homes, environment, economy, recreation and safety. Effective wildfire mitigation requires a
multi -faceted approach. Please indicate your opinion using the scale of 1 to 4 below.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
SUPPORTIVE SUPPORTIVE KNOW
Creation of defensible space on individual properties (where
vegetation is reduced or modified to create a buffer
around the home) 1 2 3 4 x
Evaluation of the defensible space around each home
by trained personnel 1 2 3 4 x
Design standards that facilitate the creation
of defensible space (such as using deciduous trees
rather than conifers) 1 2 3 4 x
Household Preparedness for an Emergency
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Comment [CC2]: Or this could be asked
something like, What does "being a sustainable
destination" mean to you personally?
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Being prepared for a catastrophic event (for example, wildfire, a flood, or a hazardous materials spill on 1-70) would include
understanding what you should do in conditions where you might not have the support or intervention of first responders.
Preparedness means that you have an evacuation plan/kit and you have registered with EC alert so that you can receive
timely notification of an impending threat or evacuation.
35. How prepared would you say you and your household are in the event of a catastrophic emergency event?
[ ] Extremely prepared
[ ] Somewhat prepared
[ ] Slightly prepared
[ ] Not at all prepared
Do you have any comments or unanswered questions related to Emergency Preparedness in Vail?
Parking and Transportation
36. The Town is working on finding an appropriate balance between adequate vehicle parking and encouraging use of
public transit and other alternative transportation means. Should Town parking rates be based on demand (i.e., higher
rates at the busiest times and lower rates when there is little demand, similar to hotels and airlines)?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
37. Would you be in favor of creating a bike share program in the Vail area (i.e. bikes available for rent in selected locations
on local streets)?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
37a. jIF YES) Would you use the bike share program?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
38. Would you be in favor of creating a car share program in the Vail area (i.e. cars available for rent on a short -term basis
in selected areas of town) for guests and locals
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
38a. (IF Yes) Would you use the car share program?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
Do you have any suggestions on other ways to encourage alternative transportation use opportunities?
Ownership and Property Rental Information
39. Do you own or rent your residence?
[] Own
[ ] Rent
[ ] Other (specify)
40. How long have you lived within the town of Vail (or owned property if a non-resident)?
[ ] Less than 1 year
[ ] 1-5 years
[ ] 6-15 years
[ ] More than 15 years
[ ] Not applicable
41. Are you aware that the Town has recently adopted new short-term rental regulations (i.e. for home/condominium rentals of
less than 30 consecutive days)?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
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42. (If own home) Over the past year have you rented out your residence short-term?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
43. (If own home and rent out residence short-term)
Do you rent it through:
[ ] A management company
[ ] Myself/online social sources as as VRBO, Airbnb, Flipkey, etc.
[ ] Both a management company and rent it myself
[ ] Other
44. (If own home) How do you expect to be using your home five years from now? (check all that apply)
[ ] As a primary residence for my household, the owner
[ ] I intend to sell my home within the next five years but stay in the area
[ ] I intend to sell my home in the next five years and relocate outside the area
[ ] A vacation home for owner or guests of owner
[ ] I intend to use home as my retirement residence
[ ] Vacation rental to visitor/tourists
[ ] Rented long term to local resident
[ ] Other
[ ] Don't know/uncertain
45. Using the scale below, has your neighborhood character or quality of life been affected by short-term rentals in your
immediate area?
Negatively affected Neither negative or positive Positively affected
1 2 3 4 5
46. In your opinion, to what extent is the Toss of long-term rental housing a problem in Vail at this time?
j ] Not a problem
1 1 One of the region's lesser problems
1 1 A moderate problem
[ ] One of the more serious problems
[ ] A critical problem in the region
Do you have any further comments on your experience with the rental housing situation in Vail?
Please provide the following demographic information. Remember that all responses remain strictly confidential
and are reported only in group format.
47. Which of the following best describes your employment
status?
[ ] Work 8 months or more a year in the local area (Vail Valley)
[ ] Work 7 or fewer months a year in the local area (Vail Valley)
[ ] Currently employed outside of the local area (work on Front
Range, out of state, etc.)
[ ] Retired
[ ] Unemployed and/or looking for work
[ ] Homemaker
[ ] Other:
48. (If work in the Vail Valley) How many jobs do you currently
hold (winter 2018)? jobs
What is the location of your place of work in the Vail
Valley? (Check all that apply)
[ ] In the town of Vail [ ] Minturn
[ ] Eagle Vail [ ] Eagle
[ ] Avon [ ] Gypsum
[ ] Beaver Creek [ ] Other:
[ ] Edwards
49. (IF RESIDENT) Do you own or operate a business within
the town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No
50. Are you a registered voter in Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No
51. Which of these categories best describes your household
status?
[ ] Single, no children
[ ] Couple, no children
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[ ] Household with children living at home [ ] Male [ ] Female
[ ] Empty -nester, children no longer at home
53. In what year were you born?
52. Are you:
Do you have any additional comments or suggestions?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR CONTINUING EVALUATION PROGRAM.
After submitting your survey, you will have the opportunity to enter the prize drawing. Your survey responses are
confidential.
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Please check any of the following that interest you:
[ ] Enter me for a chance to win a drawing for one of $100 VISA Gift Cards. The first 100 completed surveys will comprise
the first pool of entrants, so complete your survey and enter soon!
[ ] Add me to the Town's email list for periodic updates and communications
Email address:
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TOWN OFD
COMMUNITY SURVEY 2016
First, a few questions about you and the general state of Vail...
1.
Is your residence (either year-round or seasonal) within the town of Vail? [ ] Yes
If yes, where?
[ ] East Vail
[ ] Booth Falls and Bald Mountain Road areas
[ ] Booth Creek/Aspen Lane
[ ] Golf Course
[ ] Vail Village
[ ] Lionshead
[ ] Potato Patch, Sandstone
2. Which of the following best describes you?
[ ] Year-round resident (11+ months/year)
[ ] Part-time resident (what is the ZIP Code of your primary residence? ) (GO TO Q. 4)
[ ] Employed in the town of Vail but don't live there
[ ] Get mail in the town but don't live or work there
[ ] Non-resident owner of business/commercial property
[ ] No (GO TO Q. 2)
[ ] Buffehr Creek, Lionsridge, the Valley
[ ] Vail Commons/Safeway area
[ ] West Vail (north of 1-70)
[ ] Matterhorn, Glen Lyon
[ ] Intermountain
[ ] Not a resident of the town of Vail
[ ] Other
3. What is the ZIP Code of your primary residence?
4. Would you say that things in the town of Vail are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track?
[ ] Right direction
[ ] Wrong track
[ ] Don't know
In a few words, why do you feel that way?
(Please attach an additional sheet of paper with your comments if needed on any survey question.)
5. Using the 1 to 5 scale below, how satisfied are you with the Town of Vail local government in terms of providing information to
citizens about what local government is doing, including offering ample public engagement opportunities, approachability, and
being collaborative in the decision-making process?
Approachability of staff and
Town Council members
Providing information to
citizens
Offering public engagement
opportunities
Being collaborative in
decision-making process
• 1=Not at all satisfied
■ 2
3
4
• 5=Very satisfied
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17%
32%
33%
35%
28%
19%
24%
26%
34%
13% 8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
In November 2015 four members were newly elected to the Vail Town Council. What are your hopes and expectations of the current Council?
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SOURCES OF LOCAL INFORMATION
6. How do you receive information about the Town of Vail that may be of interest to you? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
INFORMATION FROM THE TOWN OF VAIL
[ ] Website (www.vailgov.com)
[ ] E -services (meeting announcements, agendas, news releases, newsletters, etc.)
[ ] Attend or watch meetings (live web streams, Channel 5)
[ ] Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES
[ ] Newspaper
[ ] Radio
[ ] Television
[ ] Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
[ ] Other (please describe):
TOWN SERVICES — The following questions ask you about your use of various services provided by the Town and your satisfaction
with these services.
The Public Works Department provides maintenance of public areas including parks, buildings, roads and village areas.
7. Rate your satisfaction with Public Works services in the Town of Vail:
Cleanliness of pedestrian
villages
Overall park maintenance
Snow removal on roads
Friendliness and courteous
attitude of Public Works
employees
Cleanliness of public
restrooms
Road and street maintenance
by the Town of Vail (potholes,
sweeping, drainage, etc.)
Appearance and condition of
Town -owned buildings
• 1=Not at all satisfied
■ 2
■ 3
■ 4
• 5=Very satisfied
64%
:1:1
50%
41%
37%
32%
29%
36%
34%
A 35%
43%
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•
16%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
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Public Safet
8. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Fire Services in the Town of Vail:
Courtesy and helpfulness of
firefighters and fire prevention
staff
Response time to basic medical
emergencies and fires
Wildfire mitigation efforts
Fire safety, awareness and
education programs provided
Timely plan -check and fire
system inspections on
remodeled or new construction
• 1=Not at all satisfied
■ 2
3
4
• 5=Very satisfied
68%
60%
43%
23%
31%
41%
7% I
8%
33%
19%
37%
Mi. 36%ma 23% Al
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
9. Have you utilized Vail Police for any service or emergency within the past 12 months?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
10. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Police Services in the Town of Vail:
Overall feeling of safety and
security
Friendliness and
approachability of Vail police
department employees
Overall quality of service
Crime prevention
Appropriate presence of police
on foot/vehicle patrol
Visibility of police foot/vehicle
patrol
Managing parking and traffic
control issues
• 1=Not at all satisfied
■ 2
3
4
• 5=Very satisfied
60%
55%
46%
44%
41%
39%
28%
29%
27%
36%
36%
32%
33%
34%
18%
20%
23%
6%
5%
9% 6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
The Community Development Department provides planning, design review, environmental programs, and building inspection services.
11. Have you used the services of the Community Development Department within the past 12 months?
[ ] Yes [ ] No (GO TO Q. 14)
12. (IF YES) How did you access their services? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
[ ] Website
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[ ] Telephone
[ ] Walk in to office
[ ] Attend a meeting
[ ] Other:
13. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of the Community Development Department:
Courtesy and attitude/helpfulness
Knowledge/ability to answer
questions
Timeliness of response (to telephone
calls, inspections, questions/inquiries,
plan review, etc.)
Availability of information (e.g., public
records)
Building permit review and
inspections
Overall service and efficiency
• 1=Not at all satisfied
■ 2
3
4
• 5=Very satisfie
47%
46%
40%
40%
37%
35%
35%
13%
5%5%
17%
40% 11.
34% Ai
38%
15%
15%
6%
5%
6% 8%
17%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
Parking and Bus Service
14. Are you aware that the Town offers residents/employees a variety of parking passes and discount parking programs?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
15. Do you own a parking pass or value card this season?
[ ] No (COMMENT BELOW AND GO TO Q. 16)
Why do you not buy a parking pass or value card?
[ ] Yes: [ ] Gold pass
[ ] Blue pass
[ ] Green pass
[ ] Pink pass
[ ] Value card
16. How likely are you to buy a parking pass next year?
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
LIKELY LIKELY KNOW
1 2 3 4 5 x
Any comments on your response?
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17. Please rate your satisfaction with public parking services in Vail.
Ease of parking in summer
Booth attendant courtesy
Parking structure cleanliness
Overflow Frontage Road
parking (convenience/ease of
access)
Overflow Vail Frontage Road
parking (safety)
Overall parking fees/pricing
structure
Ease of parking in winter
• 1=Not at all satisfied
■ 2
■ 3
■ 4
• 5=Very satisfied
61%
49%
24%
14%
13%
12%
11%
24%
31%
23% 411
21%
1
10%
16%
29%
29%
20%
28%
1
1
1
19%
19%
19%
33%
30%
19%
20%
16%
16%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
18. Has your use of Town of Vail bus service changed during peak ski times this winter?
[ ] Yes, increased
[ ] Yes, decreased
[ ] No change
Are there any specific concerns or considerations that influence your use of bus services?
19. Please rate your satisfaction with bus service.
Dependability of bus service
Bus driver courtesy
Atmosphere/sense of safety on
buses
Frequency of in -town shuttle
Cleanliness of buses
Frequency of outlying service
Level of crowding on buses
• 1=Not at all satisfied
■ 2
■ 3
■ 4
• 5=Very satisfied
58%
52%
48%
48%
46%
35%
31 %
30%
33%
32%
9%
12%
15%
16%
37%
30%
i
i
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11
15%
24%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
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EVENTS
Vail has developed a wide variety of events in all seasons that have become part of our community culture. Our events now include
concerts, festivals, athletic events and other activities.
20. In general, how would you describe the experience that events in Vail create for you and your guests?
VERY VERY DON'T
NEGATIVE NEUTRAL POSITIVE KNOW
Do you have any comments on your response concerning events?
1 2 3 4 5 x
21. With respect to the number of events in Vail, are there:
[ ] Too few events [ ] About the right number [ ] Too many events
22. Is there a specific type of event you would like to see added to Vail's town -wide program?
23. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of town -wide events:
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 all satisfied
■ 2
3
4
• 5=Very satisfiea
40%
36%
33%
20%
40%
17%
■
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
24. The Town of Vail invests in various events in Vail. In general, what is your opinion of this economic development strategy?
[ ] I strongly support the Town's financial investment in events
[ ] I am somewhat in favor
[ ] I am neutral
[ ] I somewhat oppose
[ ] I strongly oppose
Do you have any further comments on events in Vail?
Library Services
Vail Public Library offers access to information resources of many types to serve the needs of Vail's guests, residents, businesses
and schools.
25. Please respond to the following questions using "Yes" or "No."
YES
Do you have a library card in the Town of Vail?
Do you access the library remotely as well as in person?
Have you used the library's website or e -newsletter?
NO
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26. How frequently do you use the library? times per month
27. What do you like best about Vail Public Library?
What would you like to see us addlofferlchange?
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28. Please rate your overall satisfaction with Vail Public Library:
NOT AT ALL VERY DON'T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
1 2 3 4 5 x
Do you have any further comments or suggestions concerning library services?
COMMUNITY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The following questions provide you with an opportunity to express your opinions concerning several areas of public policy that
require tradeoffs and/or prioritization. They include questions on areas of emphasis that have been identified by Town Council for
consideration in the coming months including topics related to the Environment, Work Force Housing and Parking. In addition to
the questions that are based on scales, please feel free to offer your comments or suggestions in the spaces provided.
29. The Vail Town Council and staff value community input to help understand your priorities. For each area listed below, indicate the
level of priority you believe is appropriate. (Use a 1 to 5 scale where 1=Not a Priority, 3=Somewhat, 5=High Priority.)
Budget and capital management
(keeping Vail fiscally healthy)
Actions to protect and enhance Gore
Creek
Focus on housing for middle income
and service worker households in
vital support roles
Economic vitality (investing in
facilities, services and events to
keep Vail competitive)
Transportation needs (bus service —
Iocal and regional)
Guest relations and customer
service
Environmental sustainability (waste
and energy conservation programs,
environmental education, etc)
Parking opportunities for residents
Parking opportunities for
visitors/guests
• 1=Not a priority
■ 2
• 3=Neutral
■ 4
• 5=High priority
What two areas are your highest priorities?
Ai
46%
44%
43%
40%
36%
28%
29%
24%
14%
mil 16%
19%
31%
32%
26%
1
6%
19%
1
1
1
20%
24%
29%
27%
20%
25%
II
1
5%5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
Do you have any comments on your responses?
Community Infrastructure
30. Some have suggested that Vail needs a sizable enclosed space to support a variety of cultural and community activities, and
events. How important do you feel such a facility is to the town's future?
NOT AT ALL SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT VERY DON'T
IMPORTANT UNIMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT KNOW
1 2 3 4 x
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31. If you said somewhat or very important, what type of facility would you like to see created, and what types of activities would
you want to accommodate there?
Housing
32. There has been discussion about various techniques to expand work force housing opportunities in the area. Please indicate your
opinion using the scale of 1 to 4 below.
Increasing the requirement for contributing to
work force housing as a condition imposed on
developers in the town
Permitting required housing to be built
down -valley, outside current town boundaries
Requiring a contribution to work force housing
as a condition for new or expanded residential
development
Permitting increased density in limited locations
or circumstances
• 1=Not at all supportive
■ 2
■ 3
• 4=Very supportive
50%
=V
27%
28%
32%
27%
30%
8%
22%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
The Environment
33. Please rank the importance of the following environmental sustainability program focus areas for the Town of Vail:
Recycling and waste reduction
Renewable energy projects in
town (e.g., solar PV on
buildings)
Dark sky protections
Climate change action and
advocacy
Plastic bag regulations exist for
grocery stores in Vail; expand
the program to all retail outlets
Stronger enforcement and
ticketing of existing regulations
• 1=Not at all important
■ 2
3
4
• 5=Extremely important
MIlli
29%
19%
27%
28%
19%
16%
21%
27%
14% I
23%
24%
23%
20%
33%
8%
19%
r
25%
14%
13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
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34. The Town is currently working on improving and protecting Gore Creek water quality. Please identify the barriers that exist
toward your personal use of environmentally friendly landscaping practices on your property. Rate the following on a scale of 1 to
5 where 1 is "strongly disagree" and 5 is "strongly agree" that these are barriers.
Native plants and vegetation are not
visually appealing; they attract nuisance 8% 20% 14%
animals, and/or obscure views
Costs are prohibitive
Lack of eco -friendly landscapers
I prefer a green turf lawn, space to play,
socialize, etc.
Lack of effective alternatives to
pesticides/herbicides
Lack of knowledge of eco -friendly
practices
HOA handles landscaping/HOA rules
• 1=Strongly disagree 1
• 2
■ 3
■ 4
• 5=Strongly agree
8%
11%
12%
15%
13%
18%
22%
36% 17%
42% 16%
16%
22% 15%
19%
23%
30%
27% 17%
24%
33%
16%
16%
30% 12%
28% 6%
11%
17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
35. Wildfire poses a risk to our homes, environment, economy, recreation and safety. Effective wildfire mitigation requires a multi-
faceted approach. Please indicate your opinion using the scale of 1 to 4 below.
Creation of defensible space on individual
properties (where vegetation is reduced or
modified to create a buffer around the home)
Evaluation of the defensible space around
each home by trained personnel
Modifying design standards to facilitate the
creation of defensible space (such as using
deciduous trees rather than conifers)
• 1=Not at all supportive
■ 2
3
• 4=Very supportive
Parking
43%
33%
33%
39%
12% 6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percent Responding
36. Do you think there is enough parking in the town of Vail in summer?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] Uncertain
37. ...And for winter days?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] Uncertain
Any comments on your response concerning parking?
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38. Would you support charging a fee for parking in public lots in Vail during the summer months?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] Uncertain
39. The Town is working on finding an appropriate balance between adequate vehicle parking and discouraging the use of cars (and
encouraging use of public transit and other modes). Should Town parking rates be based on demand (i.e., higher rates at the
busiest times and lower rates when there is little demand, similar to hotels and airlines)?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] Uncertain
Financial Prioritizing Exercise
We are interested in the relative priority that you would place on improvements to serve the Vail community including residents and
visitors/guests. Recognizing that the categories of projects listed below would likely involve significant investment that may require
expenditures greater than the Town's typical annual budget, please provide your input.
40. With $5 increments being the smallest amount you might use, if you had $100 to spend on major efforts, how would you allocate
that $100 across the following categories? Or, if you would not allocate funds to any of these categories, please indicate by
checking the box provided below. Leave any items blank if you don't want to allocate funds to a category and please make sure
your allocation totals $100.
Expanded housing opportunities for middle income
and service worker households
Parking improvements to add capacity at peak times
Actions to protect and enhance Gore Creek
Transportation improvements to address needs
through bus service, both local and regional
Creation of a sizable enclosed space to support a
variety of cultural and community activities and events
Other $5
$11
$18
$20
$20
■
$27
$0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 $30
Average Allocation Amount
OR
[ ] I would not allocate any substantial funding to these types of efforts in the future.
Do you have any comments on your responses?
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Please provide the following demographic information. Remember that all responses remain strictly confidential
and are reported only in group format.
41. Which of the following best describes your
employment status?
[ ] Work 8 months or more a year in the local area (Vail
Valley)
Work 7 or fewer months a year in the local area
(Vail Valley)
Currently employed outside of the local area (work
on Front Range, out of state, etc.)
Retired
Unemployed and/or looking for work
Homemaker
Other:
42. (If work in the Vail Valley) How many jobs do you
currently hold (winter 2016)? jobs
What is the location of your place of work in the Vail
Valley? (Check all that apply)
[ ] In the town of Vail
[ ] Eagle Vail
[ ] Avon
[ ] Beaver Creek
[ ] Edwards
[ ] Minturn
[ ] Eagle
[ ] Gypsum
[ ] Other:
43. Do you own or rent your residence?
[ ] Own
[ ] Rent
[ ] Other (specify)
44. How long have you lived within the town of Vail (or
owned property if a non-resident)?
[ ] Less than 1 year
[ ] 1-5 years
[ ] 6-15 years
[ ] More than 15 years
[ ] Not applicable
45. (IF RESIDENT) Do you own or operate a business
within the town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No
46. Are you a registered voter in Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No
47. Which of these categories best describes your
household status?
[ ] Single, no children
[ ] Couple, no children
[ ] Household with children living at home
[ ] Empty -nester, children no longer at home
48. Are you:
[ ] Male [ ] Female
49. In what year were you born?
Are there any questions that were missed that you would like included in future surveys?
Do you have any additional comments or suggestions?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN OUR CONTINUING EVALUATION PROGRAM.
Please check any of the following that interest you:
[ ] Enter me for a chance to win a drawing for one of five $100 VISA Gift Cards. The first 100 completed surveys will comprise
the first pool of entrants, so complete your survey and enter soon!
[ ] Add me to the Town's email list for periodic updates and communications
Finally, would you be willing to participate in an on-line "focus group" discussion on matters concerning community
direction and priorities? These discussions would take place in the following months and would likely require 15 to 30
minutes of your time.
[ ] Yes, I am interested in participating
Email address:
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TOWN Of 9
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Vail Valley Foundation Presentation and Funding Request for Proposed Gerald
R. Ford Amphitheater Improvement (Digital Screen)
PRESENTER(S): Mike Imhof, Vail Valley Foundation
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Feedback on funding proposal.
BACKGROUND: Vail Valley Foundation proposes a digital screen installation at the Gerald R.
Ford Amphitheater with a request from the Town of Vail for funding support of the capital
improvement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memo VVF Funding Request
VVF Presentation
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TOWN OF VAIL'
Memorandum
To: Town Council
From: Greg Clifton
Date: February 15th, 2018
Subject: Presentation and Request from Vail Valley Foundation
Background
Council, I had a meeting with Mike Imhof, Executive Director of the Vail Valley
Foundation, on Tuesday, February 13th. The topic of the meeting is the installation of a
high resolution LED digital screen at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.
The project, as I understand it, has been on the planning table for some time, and there
was a test run of the infrastructure at a performance last summer (2017). While I am
lacking details, Mike will be presenting this to the Council during your regular meeting
on the 20th
The project has a tight timeline and the order for the screen (a large singular screen that
will be installed below the center roofline at the edge of the roofline facing the lawn
seating) is scheduled to occur at the end of this month. Installation is scheduled for
May of this year.
The Foundation is requesting town financial assistance. Specifically, the project total
cost is estimated to be about $443K and a town contribution of $185K is requested. If
approved, this allocation will need to be appropriated in a mid -year budget adjustment.
The presentation during the Council meeting is intended to be informative. There is no
action item slated at this time, although I believe that the Foundation will return at the
next Council meeting to request action related to the request for financial assistance.
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✓ Substantial venue enhancement and improved lawn
experience
✓ Allows for expanded, dynamic programming
✓ Live streaming our venue and Vail to global audience
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✓ Recognition of our generous donors and partners
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PROJECT TIMELINE:
✓ January 2018 -Vendor Selection and Contract
Approval Process Begins
✓ February 28, 2018 - LED Ordered From China
✓ May 1, 2018 - Installation Begins
CAPITAL EXPENSE:
✓ $443,000
✓ $60,000 CONTINGENCY
TOWN OF VAIL FUNDING REQUEST:
✓ One time capital support of $185,000
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THANK YOU!
TOWN Of 9
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: USFS and Town of Vail Partnership Programs, including 1) Noxious Weeds
Management program, 2) Intermountain Fuel Reduction program, 3) Trails and Wildlife
PRESENTER(S): Aaron Mayville, USFS, Gregg Barrie, Public Works
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Provide feedback on programs and input on funding
the weed management program.
BACKGROUND: There will be information and updates presented about the 1) Noxious Weeds
Management program, 2) Intermountain Fuel Reduction program, 3) Trails and Wildlife. The
USFS Holy Cross District Ranger will be present to review and answer questions about these
topics.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memo USFS and TOV Programs
February 20, 2018 - Page 55 of
TOWN OF VAIL'
Memorandum
To: Vail Town Council
From: Department of Public Works
Date: February 20, 2018
Subject: Town of Vail / U.S. Forest Service Weed Management Partnership
I. INTRODUCTION
This agenda item will be presented in conjunction with a discussion with Aaron Mayville,
the District Ranger for the Holy Cross Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service. Mr.
Mayville will address this request as well as provide an update on the Intermountain Fuel
Reduction Project and other trail and wildlife topics.
Over the past two summers, the Town of Vail and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
entered into a partnership to control the spread of noxious weeds along the town
boundary on USFS land. That partnership resulted in the treatment of approximately 350
acres of native hillside, and a significant reduction in the noxious weed infestations along
the northern Town of Vail/USFS property boundary. Staff is requesting the opportunity to
continue this program in 2018. It is not currently funded.
II. BACKGROUND
By definition, a noxious weed is a non-native or "alien" plant that is listed on the State
Noxious Weed List. These plants are highly invasive and spread at an alarming rate,
usually to the detriment of native plants and wildlife. Infestations can, and have, quickly
spread to adjacent properties. Per the Town of Vail Noxious Weed Ordinance and the
Colorado Noxious Weed Act, all property owners, both public and private, must manage
noxious weeds on their property.
The town has aggressively managed noxious weeds on town -owned property over the
last 12 years. In addition, increased efforts to ensure that private property owners are
managing noxious weeds are having a positive impact. Eliminating the spread of noxious
weeds from the town's developed areas into surrounding native areas is one goal of
these management efforts.
The natural areas surrounding Vail are important for wildlife, native plants and for the
quality of life of Vail's residents and guests. The loss of these areas to noxious weed
infestations would be detrimental to Vail. In recent years, USFS budgets have been
drastically cut and the Holy Cross Ranger District works with one full time and four
seasonal employees to manage over one million acres of forest property. Partnering with
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the local office is the most effective way to ensure that the forest lands immediately
adjacent to Vail are properly managed to reduce the spread of these plants into new
areas and help return the currently infested areas into healthy ecosystems.
Last season, the USFS engaged the Western Colorado Conservation Corps (WCCC), a
non-profit organization that works with land managers on projects such as trail
construction and maintenance, fuel mitigation and invasive species control. WCCC holds
a commercial applicator license with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and all staff
on the specialized crew are trained as applicators.
In 2017, the WCCC and USFS provided over 1,300 manhours of noxious weed
management at a cost of $22,500. Through the partnership, the Town of Vail contributed
$15,000 and the USFS funded the remainder and provided all herbicides. In addition to
the work through this partnership, the USFS also performed weed management work at
all four Wilderness Area trailheads in East Vail, and partnered with Vail Resorts over the
past two years to manage weeds on Vail Mountain. This combined effort is significant for
the forests surrounding Vail.
III. GRANT APPLICATIONS
• For the upcoming management season, WCCC, in partnership with the USFS, was
awarded a grant through the National Forest Foundation (NFF) in the amount of
$37,500. The USFS anticipates using between $15,000-$22,500 to fund labor for
noxious weed work in the Vail area (2-3 weeks).
• The Town of Vail has applied for a "State and Local Forestry Grant" through the
Colorado Department of Agriculture in the amount of $15,000. Per the grant
guidelines, this funding could be used on town -owned lands that border USFS land,
furthering the efforts along the urban/native habitat interface. If granted, this could
fund an additional 2 weeks of labor on town -owned lands. The award notice for this
application is expected in mid-February.
If all grants are awarded and the Town Council funds the additional $15,000, the total
project budget would be $45-$50,000.
IV. 2018 PROJECT FOCUS
In 2018, the project will focus on weed management across approximately 2,400 acres
between Davos and Pitkin Creek (see attached Map). Some portions of the management
area have been treated previously, but much of it has not. One difficulty of management
efforts for this project is a plant known as yellow toadflax, which is found in dense
pockets throughout much of the management area. Yellow toadflax is best treated in late
fall while most of the other weeds are best treated earlier in the season requiring two
treatment periods.
In addition, if awarded, the Dept. of Agriculture grant will focus efforts on town -owned
lands along the same boundary as well as some areas along south boundary including
the Katsos Open Space, and parcels above Donovan Park.
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V. USFS/TOV PARTNERSHIP
Continuing the partnership with the USFS will require two initial actions:
1) Staff would request an addition of $15,000 to the current weed management
budget of $45,000. This will equal the budgets each of the past two years. This
would be added to the Supplemental Budget Appropriation in March.
2) Adoption of a Participating Agreement, through a Resolution, prior to the start of
the project.
VI. ADDITIONAL WEED MANAGEMENT ACTIONS FOR 2018
These efforts are part of the larger Town of Vail Noxious Weed Management Plan which
also includes management of town -owned right-of-way, open space and park areas,
contact with property owners and public education via email, newspaper and the town's
website. In addition, for 2018, the town will again hire a Weed and Pest Management
Intern for the summer to assist with identification, management of infested areas and
enforcement of the Noxious Weed Ordinance on private property.
VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The efforts put into management of these native areas over the past two years have
shown success. In many areas, thistles were so thick it was difficult to move through
them, and while many areas are better, some have yet to be treated. Staff recommends
that continuing the program for 2018 can be highly beneficial to the native habitat
impacted by these plants.
VIII. ACTION REQUESTED BY COUNCIL
Staff requests that the Council consider the proposal to continue this partnership in 2018
and potentially 2019 as a project "wrap-up".. If the Council agrees to fund the additional
$15,000 for 2018, it will be included in the upcoming Supplemental Budget Appropriation.
Attachments:
• 2018 Project Area Map
• Photos (3 pages)
• Before and After images of weed management efforts in the Town of Vail
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2018 USFS/Town of Vail/WCCC
Weed Management Project Areas
Gore Creek Watershed..
invasive Plant Partnership
2018 Treatlrrerrt,' urvey Units
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Areas shown on this
map represent US
Forest Service Land
along the Town of Vail
boundary being treated
in 2018 for noxious
weed infestations. This
project is a partnership
between the U.S. Forest
Service and the Town of
Vail. Labor is provided
by the Western Colorado
Conservation Corps.
Some of these areas
have already benefitted
from two seasons of
weed management
efforts through this
partnership. A third
season will ensure a
significant suppression
and, in some areas,
eradication of noxious
weed populations.
When coupled with the
Town of Vail Boundary
Weed Management
Project, over 2,400
acres of public lands are
included in 2018 weed
management projects
along the Vail/USFS
interface.
Examples of noxious weed infestations between West it and Spraddle Creek along the north side
of 1-70. Weeds include musk thistle, plumeless thistle, yellow toadflax, and oxeye daisy.
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Above: Steve Elzinga, USFS Weed Manager in the work area during 2016.
Below: Spray crew working on biennial thistles above West Vail in 2016
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Above: WCCC crew taking a break from spraying above West Vail in 2017.
Below: Musk thistle post-treatment
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Before and After
Weed Management Successes
Spraddle Creek hillside
Left: 2015 Musk Thistle
Right: 2016 after treatment
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Vail Chapel
Above: 2015 Canada Thistle
Below: 2016 after treatment
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Donovan Park Upper Bench
Above: 2007 Oxeye Daisy
Below: 2008 after treatment
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West Vail north hillside
Left: 2015 Musk Thistle
Right: 2016 after treatment
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Tract A — Bald Mountain
Above: 2014 Musk Thistle
Below: 2014 — same area, one day later - after hand removal
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TOWN Of 9
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Energy Management System Update
PRESENTER(S): Mark Hoblitzell, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Staff requests the Vail Town Council consider the
service levels of the proposed energy management software system.
BACKGROUND: With the goal of implementing an efficient energy tracking and emissions
reporting system for Town of Vail municipal operations, staff released a Request for Proposals for
a qualified firm to provide software services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Service Level 1 provides for the in -budget option. However,
staff recommends the Vail Town Council consider Service Level 2, which includes real-time data,
scalability with the town's finance system, and advanced greenhouse gas emissions reporting
compatible with third party platforms.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
EMS Update Memorandum
EMS Update Appendix
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TOWN OF VAIL'
Memorandum
To: Vail Town Council
From: Community Development Department
Date: February 20, 2018
Subject: Energy Management System Update
I. Background
In 2017, the environmental team in coordination with public works and facilities released
a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an energy management system to provide tracking
for the town's energy consumption as well as verified greenhouse gas calculations for
municipal facilities. Currently this information is manually inputted and calculated on an
annual basis through a bulk data transfer via email from local utilities or, in the case of
natural gas, hand -keyed each month by the general services administrator from
invoices. An automated system will reduce errors, free up staff resources for priority
projects, and provide data to facilities and sustainability staff in a timely manner; either
on monthly billing cycles or near real-time depending on the location.
The town's Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan (ESSP), adopted in 2009,
identified energy efficiency as a major goal targeting a 20% reduction in municipal and
community energy use by 2020. Since the adoption of the 2009 ESSP, the town has
adopted stronger climate action goals with a 25% by 2025 and an 80% reduction in
greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To date, the town has completed a number of
projects that have helped achieve a 31 % reduction in water consumption and a 34%
reduction in electricity consumption. Unleaded gasoline use by the town's vehicle fleet
has declined. However, natural gas consumption has seen more than a 100% increase
with the expansion of snowmelt and diesel consumption has risen with expansion of bus
service.
Utilities are a major annual expense for the Town of Vail, with a combined cost of over
$1.1 million. In 2016, the Town of Vail spent $419,612.96 on Electricity, $522,494 on
natural gas, over $395,000 on fuels, and around $190,000 on water.
Project Goal
The goal of this project is to implement an energy and sustainability management
system that will provide the Town of Vail with an important monitoring, reporting, and
decision making tool that can help meet environmental goals and drive cost savings. In
addition to helping achieve sustainability goals, the EMS system will streamline and
consolidate information from the town's 170 electric, 21 natural gas, and 80 water, and
fleet fuel accounts and provide the best possible data to all staff and decision makers.
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Review Criteria
In order to meet the project goals, the staff project team reviewed firms and proposals
against the following criteria:
• Intuitive and visually appealing user interface
• Experience working multiple -account account organizations spread across
multiple facilities and locations
• System adaptability to seamlessly incorporate future growth and real-time
technologies
• Ability to integrate software with existing systems (fleet fuels, snowmelt, etc.)
• User generated reporting capabilities
• Value and long-term system viability/sustainability
• Monitor and record electricity, gas, water, and fleet fuel usage across facilities
• Flexibility to incorporate sub metering and provide real-time data
• Deliver access to reporting of utility usage across facilities, including real time
data where possible
• Provide remote, on-line access to utility usage data, including real time. This
should also include a public access portal for display facilities and web access
• Track and record environmental conditions at facilities to allow for weather
normalization
• Provide long-term storage of data
• Provide GHG calculations and emissions totals
• Provide excellent customer service and support
• Incorporate and manage data for approximately 170 electric accounts, 21 gas, 80
water, and municipal fleet fuel consumption
11. Energy Management Systems
Energy Management Systems (EMS) provide the basic function of tracking and
monitoring utility consumption. These systems can incorporate real-time data, provide
greenhouse gas calculations, alert users to variances in use and billing data, and
provide education on behavior, trends, and best practices in sustainable buildings. In a
local deployment, these systems have the potential to communicate directly with smart
meters and other sub meters to provide near real-time information. Existing sources of
this data in the Town of Vail include new Holy Cross smart meters, certain natural gas
meters, solar installations, and building controls installed through Johnson Controls.
Data from the EMS will immediately be used by facilities, general services, and the
environmental sustainability staff, and in the future, if auditing and control requirements
are met, most EMS systems can also be used by finance and accounting to automate
bill payment and tracking processes.
An EMS system will meet environmental sustainability goals by providing a data
collection and monitoring tool to track improvements from prior and new energy
efficiency projects, a 3rd party validated GHG calculation including totals for each
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building and overall municipal operations. This information can also be valuable in
supporting public education goals of the sustainability plan. Internal education on
energy consumption can drive staff behavior and cultural changes that lead to reduced
energy consumption. Public display portals can be set up in municipal facilities to show
energy use and solar energy production engaging residents and guests.
The information collected through the EMS also provides a valuable management tool
to facilities staff by helping to determine which efficiency and sustainability projects
provide the most impact and cost benefit to the community by determining the total
impacts of each facility using modeling and predictive capabilities.
EMS System Service Levels
Service Level 1
$10-12,000 annually
(in -budget option)
Service Level 2
$20-30,000 annually
Service Level 3
$100,000+ annually
Automated Billing Data
Import
Automated Billing Data
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Automated Billing Data
Import
Weather Normalization
Weather Normalization
Weather Normalization
GHG reporting
GHG Reporting
GHG reporting
Real Time Data Import
Real Time Data Import
Public Education Portal
Public Education Portal
Energy Star Building
Scoring
Energy Star Building
Scoring
Multiple Hardware
Compatibility and
Scalability
Multiple Hardware
Compatibility and
Scalability
Energy Modeling
Capabilities
Energy Modeling
Capabilities
Customized Hardware
Installation
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Energy Solutions
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making, automate functions, and meet sustainability reporting requirements.
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IV. Cost Savings
Total cost savings can be achieved by EMS systems and the expected savings
amounts can vary. A study by Lawrence Berkeley National Lab found that EMS systems
can achieve up to an 8% savings across all energy accounts or up to a 17% savings on
a specific site.' These savings can be achieved in the following sectors.
• 2-4% energy reduction through improved scheduling
• 5-8% savings from behavioral changes
• 1-2% savings from bill auditing and reconciliation
• 2-3% savings from detecting portfolio drift (leaving lights/computers/etc. on)
• 2-8% reduction through alerts set up to help minimize peak demand use
• Time and labor savings through a reduction in manual entry, GHG research, and
consolidating multiple data sources.
V. Staff Recommendation
$12,000 was approved in the 2017 budget for the launch and installation of the EMS.
This was a simple bare -bones estimate to create a placeholder for the minimum system
needs and annual subscription fees prior to the release of the RFP. Staff is
recommending the Town Council consider service level 2, with a budget of $34,000,
which would allow the town to implement the most value for the dollar system available
and meets both the objectives and review criteria. Annual subscription fees are
estimated $22,000. Comparable EMS vendors that provide the real-time data services
can cost as much as $400,000 for implementation and $200,000 in annual subscription
fees.
1 Energy Information Systems (EIS) Technology, costs, benefit, and best practice uses
http://eis.lbl.gov/pubs/Ibnl-6476e.pdf
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Appendix:
Energy Information Management Systems Expected Savings and Supporting Research
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Energy Information Management Systems
Expected Savings and Supporting Research
Energy Information Systems like BuildingOS is the key
component to a median of 17% site energy savings.
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab researched Lucid as one of a dozen
companies in a study and found that "Energy Information Systems were
cited as a critical component in achieving 17 percent median site
savings, and 8 percent median portfolio savings; these energy savings
were calculated to represent approximately $56,000 and $1.3 million in
utility cost savings. Here is a link to the research paper by Lawrence
Berkeley National Labs - http://eis.lbl.gov/pubs/IbnI-6476e.pdf
Below is a list of areas, where Lucid's BuildingOS can provide energy
savings:
ERNEST ORLANDO LAWRENCE
BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY
Energy information systems (EIS):
Technology costs, benefit, and best
practice uses
Jessica Granderson, Guanling Lin, Mary Ann
Piave
Environmental Energy Technologies Division
November 2013
• 2-4% energy reduction via Scheduling tool - Scheduling, or optimizing building energy
use for unoccupied hours such as nights, weekends, or holidays, is an oftentimes
overlooked and no -cost way to save money. With real-time data, Lucid's Heat Map Analysis
tool shows you how much electricity your buildings are using 24/7/365, giving you the tools
to visually compare weekday consumption to weekend consumption, daytime to nighttime
loads, and other non -occupied or partially occupied times of day like holidays. Smart Start -
Up and Coasting goes one step beyond Setbacks to optimize building energy consumption
during occupied periods. With real-time data and Lucid's Heat Map Analysis and Load
Profile Analysis tool, you can overlay your HVAC electricity consumption over your total
building's energy consumption and daily average temperature data to identify the optimal
time your building's HVAC equipment and BMS should be coming on and dialing back as
building occupants begin to head home.
People -Centered
Initiatives for
Increasing
Energy Savings
John A. "Skr Lartner
ACEEE
Cald
A report by the ACEEE found that behavioral
efficiency gains can reduce energy by up to 25%.
• 5-8% Savings via Behavioral Efficiency Changes -
benchmarking can cut energy use by an average of 7%, just by
making owners more aware of how the building is performing and
pointing out anomalies that need to be corrected. These factors
come into play for behavioral efficiency changes: Real-time
feedback creates motivation for action when the result is seen
instantaneously by the user. Public Commitments employ social
pressure to guide people towards completing their commitment.
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Peer Comparison / Normative Comparisons are empirically proven to motivate people to
change their behavior towards what is considered the `norm.' Empathetic Gauges are
storytelling instruments that establish an emotional connection.
• 1-2% Savings via Bill Reconciliation/Bill Auditing - Bill Reconciliation can deliver
significant savings with a simple verification against your utility bill. Using your own billing
data or an automated monthly bill service, Lucid's Bill Analysis tool can quickly and easily
compare the utility meter's billed consumption and your sub -meters reported consumption
for all the buildings in your portfolio.
• 2-3% Savings via the Portfolio Drift Analytics Application - Detecting deviations in
building consumption, baseload or peak load over time. Portfolio Drift is an energy
management term used to describe the increase over time that inevitably occurs in
normalized energy consumption. What are the potential savings: New buildings drift 10-30%
on average from their commissioned energy use in the first 2 years of occupancy (Research
from LBNL). 4-18% of all energy used in buildings is due to faults - things like leaving lights
on when a building isn't occupied have a significant impact on energy use. Up to 65% of
power use from plugged -in devices is wasted (Research from the IEA).
3-8% Reduction via Peak Demand Shaving using Alerts - Peak Demand tariffs on your
electricity bill may be as high as 40% of commercial building energy spend.
• Potential Savings: If you reduce peak demand by 25%, you can save on average 10% off
your total energy bill, and if you reduce peak demand by 50%, that's 20% savings off your
entire energy bill. In less than 5 minutes you can set up Alerts within Lucid's BuildingOS to
notify you by email when you have hit your peak consumption and or when your
consumption is going over a peak demand threshold as set by your team. Lucid's Load
Profile Analysis tool can be used to analyze your historical consumption patterns to develop
building appropriate thresholds.
Using Lucid's Comparisons tool allows you to identify areas of potential peak energy demand
savings are by showing you which of your electrical loads is consuming the most.
Time Savings - Labor Cost
In addition to the energy savings listed above, there are also
productivity gains, by reducing manual data entry, consolidating
disparate data sources and automated reporting. In some
organizations, data collection, entering and analysis requires a
dedicated full time employee. For true ROI calculation for your
organization, make sure to include the labor cost for any
employee currently involved in energy data tracking and analysis
efforts.
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TOWN Of UAIL
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Slifer Square Project Update and Contract
PRESENTER(S): Chad Salli, Project Engineer, Public Works
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Authorizing the Town Manage to enter into an
agreement in a form approved by the Town Attorney in an amount not to exceed $3,027,583.14
with Icon Inc. for completion of the Slifer Square Project.
BACKGROUND: Staff has identified 4 significant maintenance issues concerning Slifer
Square, as follows, 1) Damaged storm sewer, 2) Storm water being discharged into Gore Creek
without treatment, 3) Water leaking from the fountain, and 4) Corroded steel snowmelt mains. In
addition to the repairs necessary at Slifer Square, the portion of Meadow Drive along the Austria
Haus is proposed to be reconstructed, see memo for details.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends authorizing the Town Manage to enter into an
agreement in a form approved by the Town Attorney awarding the base bid and Meadow Drive
along the Austria Haus alternate in an amount not to exceed $3,027,583.14 with Icon Inc. and
further investigate retrofitting the existing parking structure drainage vault to improve water quality.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Slifer Square Memo
February 20, 2018 - Page 77 of
TOWN OF VAIL.
Memorandum
To: Vail Town Council
From: Department of Public Works
Date: February 20, 2018
Subject: Slifer Square Repair Project
I. ITEM/TOPIC
Slifer Square Repair Project
II. BACKGROUND
Staff has identified 4 significant maintenance issues concerning Slifer Square. These
included the following.
1. Damaged storm sewer
2. Storm water being discharged into Gore Creek without treatment,
3. Water leaking from the fountain, and
4. Corroded steel snowmelt mains.
In addition to the repairs necessary at Slifer Square, the portion of Meadow Drive along
the Austria Haus is proposed to be reconstructed with snowmelt tubing in a concrete
sub -slab with pavers set on top, same construction detail that was completed on
Meadow Drive along the Sonnenalp in 2012. This is due to the bus loading and
frequency of the In -Town route on the pavers which currently sit on top of the snowmelt
tubing in a sand bed and the weight of the busses eventually causes rutting in the
pavers and leaks in the snowmelt tubing.
The Slifer Square Repair Project was originally publicly bid in March of 2017 and bids
received were 50% over the project estimate. The project was deferred for staff and the
design team to investigate any project savings in redesign or material changes. One
significant design change was the redesign of the storm sewer/water quality to avoid the
requirement to remove the fountain to complete this work. The project was put to public
bid again in February 2018 with a base bid of replacing the snowmelt mains, installing a
primary water quality vault and the paver plaza reconstruction associated with the work
required to install the snowmelt mains and water quality vault. Bid alternatives were bid
to
• replace the Slifer Square fountain
• reconstruction of Meadow Drive along the Austria Haus
• replace the existing heated concrete bus lanes on Meadow Drive
• replacement of adjacent heated paver/stairs near Starbucks
• Installation of a secondary water quality vault.
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Staff received 1 bid for the Slifer Square Repair Project, Icon Inc.
Base Bid:
Bid Alt -Slifer Square Fountain:
Bid Alt -Meadow Dr along the Austria Haus
Bid Alt -Meadow Dr bus lanes concrete replacement with pavers:
Bid Alt -Adjacent Heated Paver/stairs replacement:
Bid Alt -Secondary Water Quality Vault:
The Capital Project Budget includes
$2,608,968.15
$1,207,589.69
$418,614.99
$348,009.76
$327,621.53
$335,568.83
• $1,420,000 2017 for design and construction of Slifer Square
• $800,000 in 2017 for the reconstruction of Meadow Drive along the Austria Haus
• $3,000,000 2018 for construction of Slifer Square
$5,220,000 Total
Options for moving forward include:
1. Award the full contract with all the bid alternates as bid and supplement the
budget to cover the budget shortage, $400,000
2. Award the base bid and any of the bid alternates and supplement the budget to
cover the budget shortage as needed.
3. Award the base bid and Meadow Drive along the Austria Haus for $3,027,583.14
with no supplemental required and further investigate retrofitting the existing
parking structure drainage vault to improve water quality _(See below).
Recently staff has learned of a less invasive option to improve water quality of the
drainage from the parking structure. It is a proprietary media that removes fine
sediment, nutrients, petroleum hydrocarbons and dissolved metals. Staff is
investigating if this material can be installed into an existing drainage vault in the
parking structure. Staff believes that the majority of pollutants that enter Gore Creek
from the Slifer Square outfall originate from the parking structure. This option would
treat the drainage from the structure before it enters the storm sewer under Slifer
Square and require no excavation. This would replace the bid alternative for a
secondary water quality vault that is proposed near the 10th Mountain Statue that would
require an 18' deep excavation for installation.
Also, the cost of recovery of the fountain reconstruction to eliminate the leakage would
be over 25 years based on current water rates. Due to the storm sewer/water quality
redesign, staff would further investigate a possible basin only repair to the fountain vs a
full replacement. The repair could be scheduled in the future.
The construction is scheduled for April 16 to June 29, 2018 with a summer work
stoppage and continue again from September 4 to November 15, 2018.
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorizing the Town Manage to enter into an agreement in a form
approved by the Town Attorney awarding the base bid and Meadow Drive along the
Austria Haus alternate in an amount not to exceed $3,027,583.14 with Icon Inc. and
further investigate retrofitting the existing parking structure drainage vault to improve
water quality. If the retrofit is unsuccessful, the Town could change order the secondary
water quality vault to be installed in the fall 2018.
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TOWN Of 9
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance 5, Series 2018, First Reading, Ordinance amending Chapter4 of Title
7 of the Vail Town Code regarding Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices and Electric
Assisted Bicycles
PRESENTER(S): Gregg Barrie, Sr. Landscape Architect
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Adopt, or adopt with revisions, Ordinance 5, Series
2018 amending Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code regarding Electronic Personal Assistive
Mobility Devices and Electric Assisted Bicycles.
BACKGROUND: The ordinance addresses regulations about the electronic personal assistive
mobility devices and electric assisted bicycles. The topic has been discussed at previous council
meetings and the Town Code would be amended if the legislation is approved.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption, or adoption with revisions, of
Ordinance 5, Series 2018 amending Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code
regarding Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices and Electric Assisted Bicycles.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memorandum
Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2018
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Memorandum
To: Vail Town Council
From: Department of Public Works
Date: February 20, 2018
Subject: First Reading of Ordinance 5, Series 2018 amending Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the
Vail Town Code regarding Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices and
Electric Assisted Bicycles
I. INTRODUCTION
In response to recent Town Council discussions regarding Electric Assisted Bicycles
(EABs) and Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (EPAMDs), also known as
Segways, the attached Ordinance amending Sections 7-4-4 and 7-4-5 of the Vail Town
Code is presented to the Town Council for review and adoption.
II. BACKGROUND
A. Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices
In 2011, the Vail Town Council passed an ordinance allowing EPAMDs on the town's
paved recreation trails. In late 2017, the current Town Council raised concerns about
EPAMD conflicts however, after a discussion with representatives of Vail Segway, a
local business operating Segway tours, the Council generally agreed to a trial period
and discussed options to better regulate their use. The attached draft ordinance
recommends the following:
• The town will allow one licensed EPAMD business operation in Vail
• The licensed operator can only provide supervised "tours" with a maximum of ten
(10) participants plus up to two guides
• Unsupervised rentals of EPAMDs to individuals will not be allowed
• The updated ordinance would not affect the use of personal owner -operated
EPAMDs except in currently restricted areas such as playgrounds, turf areas, etc.
B. Electric Assisted Bicycles
In 2017, the State of Colorado revised laws regulating EABs to allow them to be
operated on paved recreation trails, subject to local jurisdiction. The revised state law
also creates three "classes" of EABs and defines age requirements for Class 3 EABs.
At a December 2017 Council meeting, the Town Council agreed that the town
ordinance should more closely follow state law. The attached draft ordinance
recommends the following:
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• Defines EABs in accordance with state law
• Defines three "Classes" of EABs in accordance with state law
• Adds "soft surface trails" to the list of prohibited areas
III. FOR CONSIDERATION
Representatives of Vail Segway have requested two revisions to the attached
Ordinance. Arguments for the revisions will be presented during the meeting. The first
is a request to delete the requirement for an audible device on EPAMDs that are part of
a guided tour. The second is a request to lower the minimum age for the use of
EPAMDs from age 16 to age 12 for those on a tour.
Staff has no concerns with elimination of the audible device as long as the tour guide
has an audible device. Staff has reservations in regards to the age reduction based on
the use of EPAMDs in roadways and potentially crowded parks and recreation trails.
The State of Colorado has no age restrictions on EPAMD use.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends adoption, or adoption with revisions, of Ordinance 5, Series of 2018
amending Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code
V. ACTION REQUESTED BY COUNCIL
Adopt or adopt with revisions Ordinance 5, Series of 2018 amending Chapter 4 of Title 7
of the Vail Town Code
Attachment:
Attachment A
Ordinance 5, Series of 2018
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ORDINANCE NO. 5
SERIES 2018
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 7 OF THE VAIL
TOWN CODE REGARDING ELECTRONIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE
MOBILITY DEVICES AND ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLES
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2011-13, the Town Council adopted regulations
regarding the operation of Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices ("EPAMDs") in
the Town;
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to amend the Town Code to prohibit the
rental of EPAMDs without a permit issued by the Town;
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly recently passed House Bill 17-
1151, which refines the definition of an Electric Assisted Bicycle and affords such mode
of transportation a presumption of allowance on bike and pedestrian paths in the state
unless a municipality provides otherwise; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to implement House Bill 17-1551.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The definition of "Electric Assisted Bicycle" contained in Section 7-
4-1 of the Vail Town Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as
follows:
ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLE: A vehicle having three wheels or less,
fully operable pedals, and an electric motor not exceeding seven hundred
fifty (750) watts of power rating, and conforming to one of three classes as
follows:
A. "Class 1 electric assisted bicycle" means an electrical
assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when
the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the
bicycle reaches a speed of twenty (20) miles per hour.
B. "Class 2 electric assisted bicycle" means an electrical
assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance
regardless of whether the rider is pedaling but ceases to provide
assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty (20) miles per
hour.
C. "Class 3 electric assisted bicycle" means an electrical
assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when
the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the
bicycle reaches a speed of twenty-eight (28) miles per hour.
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Section 2. Section 7-4-4 of the Vail Town Code is hereby repealed in its
entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
Sec. 7-4-4. EPAMDS:
A. General Prohibition: It is unlawful for the owner of an EPAMD to
rent the EPAMD to any person in the Town unless the owner of the
EPAMD has obtained a permit from the Town in compliance with this
Section.
B. Permit: The Town will issue one permit to a commercial enterprise
owning EPAMDs and offering to the general public guided EPAMD tours
to groups of ten (10) persons or less, excluding tour guides. As a
condition of the permit, the permittee shall: maintain the EPAMDs in safe
working condition; ensure that all EPAMDs are equipped with operational
audible warning devices at all times; require that all EPAMD tour guides
are certified EPAMD operators; and ensure that the EPAMDs are
operated in compliance with all applicable law.
C. Prohibited Areas: Permitted EPAMDs are prohibited in or on the
following:
1. Vail Nature Center;
2. Betty Ford Alpine Garden;
3. Village Streamwalk;
4. Children's playgrounds;
5. Turf areas or soft -surface trails;
6. Natural/unimproved areas; and
7. Streets and highways that are parts of the state highway
system.
Section 3. Subsections B. and C of Section 7-4-5 of the Vail Town Code are
hereby amended as follows:
7-4-5: ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLES:
B. Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths: Notwithstanding any other provision
of this Chapter to the contrary, a person may operate a Class 1 or Class 2
electric assisted bicycle, with the motor activated, on any bicycle and
pedestrian path in the Town, other than a bicycle and pedestrian path in
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any of the prohibited areas set forth below. Class 3 electric assisted
bicycles are prohibited on all bicycle and pedestrian paths.
C. Prohibited Areas: It is unlawful for a person to operate an electric
assisted bicycle with the motor activated in or on the following:
1. Vail Nature Center;
2. Betty Ford Alpine Garden;
3. Village Streamwalk;
4. Children's playgrounds;
5. Turf areas or soft -surface trails;
6. Natural/unimproved areas; or
7. Sidewalks that are not part of a designated bicycle and
pedestrian path.
Section 4. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it
would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause
or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 5. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Town Code in this
ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation
that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any
other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended.
The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or ordinance
previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This
repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or
part thereof, theretofore repealed.
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INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 20th day of February, 2018 and
a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance is set for the 6th day of March,
2018, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Dave Chapin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 6th day of March, 2018.
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 5
SERIES 2018
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 7 OF THE VAIL
TOWN CODE REGARDING ELECTRONIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE
MOBILITY DEVICES AND ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLES
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2011-13, the Town Council adopted regulations
regarding the operation of Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices ("EPAMDs") in
the Town;
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to amend the Town Code to prohibit the
rental of EPAMDs without a permit issued by the Town;
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly recently passed House Bill 17-
1151, which refines the definition of an Electric Assisted Bicycle and affords such mode
of transportation a presumption of allowance on bike and pedestrian paths in the state
unless a municipality provides otherwise; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to implement House Bill 17-1551.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The definition of "Electric Assisted Bicycle" contained in Section 7-
4-1 of the Vail Town Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and reenacted to read as
follows:
ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLE: A vehicle having three wheels or less,
fully operable pedals, and an electric motor not exceeding seven hundred
fifty (750) watts of power rating, and conforming to one of three classes as
follows:
A. "Class 1 electric assisted bicycle" means an electrical
assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when
the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the
bicycle reaches a speed of twenty (20) miles per hour.
B. "Class 2 electric assisted bicycle" means an electrical
assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance
regardless of whether the rider is pedaling but ceases to provide
assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of twenty (20) miles per
hour.
C. "Class 3 electric assisted bicycle" means an electrical
assisted bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when
the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the
bicycle reaches a speed of twenty-eight (28) miles per hour.
Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2018
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Section 2. Section 7-4-4 of the Vail Town Code is hereby repealed in its
entirety and reenacted to read as follows:
Sec. 7-4-4. EPAMDS:
A. General Prohibition: It is unlawful for the owner of an EPAMD to
rent the EPAMD to any person in the Town unless the owner of the
EPAMD has obtained a permit from the Town in compliance with this
Section.
B. Permit: The Town will issue one permit to a commercial enterprise
owning EPAMDs and offering to the general public guided EPAMD tours
to groups of ten (10) persons or less, excluding tour guides. As a
condition of the permit, the permittee shall: maintain the EPAMDs in safe
working condition; ensure that all EPAMDs are equipped with operational
audible warning devices at all times; require that all EPAMD tour guides
are certified EPAMD operators; and ensure that the EPAMDs are
operated in compliance with all applicable law.
C. Prohibited Areas: Permitted EPAMDs are prohibited in or on the
following:
1. Vail Nature Center;
2. Betty Ford Alpine Garden;
3. Village Streamwalk;
4. Children's playgrounds;
5. Turf areas or soft -surface trails;
6. Natural/unimproved areas; and
7. Streets and highways that are parts of the state highway
system.
Section 3. Subsections B. and C. of Section 7-4-5 of the Vail Town Code are
hereby amended as follows:
7-4-5: ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLES:
B. Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths: Notwithstanding any other provision
of this Chapter to the contrary, a person may operate a Class 1 or Class 2
electric assisted bicycle, with the motor activated, on any bicycle and
pedestrian path in the Town, other than a bicycle and pedestrian path in
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any of the prohibited areas set forth below. Class 3 electric assisted
bicycles are prohibited on all bicycle and pedestrian paths.
C. Prohibited Areas: It is unlawful for a person to operate an electric
assisted bicycle with the motor activated in or on the following:
1. Vail Nature Center;
2. Betty Ford Alpine Garden;
3. Village Streamwalk;
4. Children's playgrounds;
5. Turf areas or soft -surface trails;
6. Natural/unimproved areas; or
7. Sidewalks that are not part of a designated bicycle and
pedestrian path.
Section 4. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it
would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause
or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 5. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Town Code in this
ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation
that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any
other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended.
The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or ordinance
previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 6. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This
repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or
part thereof, theretofore repealed.
Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2018
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INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 20th day of February, 2018 and
a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance is set for the 6th day of March,
2018, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Dave Chapin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 6th day of March, 2018.
Dave Chapin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2018
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TOWN Of UAIL
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2018, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending
Chapter 9 of Title 1 of the Vail Town Code by Amending Section 1-9-8 and Adding a New Section
1-9-10, Concerning the Sealing and Expungment of Criminal Records
PRESENTER(S): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with amendments or deny
Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2018, upon second reading.
BACKGROUND: Senate Bill 16-116 provided a simplified process for sealing criminal justice
records by providing defendants an option to immediately petition the court for a sealing order and
providing for an administrative fee for sealing such records. Pursuant to C.R.S.§ 18-13-122(13), a
municipal court may seal criminal records concerning illegal possession or consumption of ethyl
alcohol or marijuana by an under -aged person. Ordinance No. 2, Series 2018 provides a
procedure to seal or expunge certain criminal records in accordance with such legislation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2018, upon second
reading.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2018
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ORDINANCE NO. 2
SERIES 2018
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE VAIL
TOWN CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 1-9-8 AND ADDING A NEW
SECTION 1-9-10, CONCERNING THE SEALING AND EXPUNGEMENT
OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 16-116 provided a simplified process for sealing criminal
justice records by providing defendants an option to immediately petition the court for a
sealing order and providing for an administrative fee for sealing such records;
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 17-1208 clarified the process for sealing certain criminal
records;
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 18-13-122(13), a municipal court may seal
criminal records concerning illegal possession or consumption of ethyl alcohol or
marijuana by an under -aged person;
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 17-1204 amended and clarified various provisions of
Articles 18, 19 and 24, C.R.S., concerning the expungement of juvenile records in
certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to provide a procedure to seal or expunge
certain criminal records in accordance with such legislation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. Section 1-9-8 of the Vail Town Code is amended by the addition of
a new Subsection F, to read as follows:
1-9-8: COURT COSTS:
F. Record sealing fee: The Municipal Court shall assess costs of
sixty-five dollars ($65.00) upon a defendant's request to seal his or her
criminal justice record for violations other than convictions. Such costs
shall be in addition to any fines or penalties.
Section 2. Chapter 9 of Title 1 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended by
the addition of a new Section 1-9-10, to read as follows:
1-9-10: SEALING AND EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS:
A. Definitions. For purposes of this Section, the following terms shall
have the following meanings:
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BASIC IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION: The name, place and date of
birth, last -known address, social security number, occupation and address
of employment, physical description, photograph, handwritten signature,
sex, fingerprints, and any known aliases of any person.
PERSON IN INTEREST: The person who is the primary subject of a
criminal justice record or any representative designated by said person by
power of attorney or notarized authorization; except that, if the subject of
the record is under legal disability, "person in interest" means and includes
his or her parents or duly appointed legal representative.
JUVENILE: A person under eighteen (18) years of age.
B. Sealing of records other than convictions.
1. A person in interest may petition the Municipal Court for the
sealing of all criminal records of a defendant, except basic identification
information, in the following circumstances:
a. Upon the complete dismissal of a case against the
defendant;
b. Upon acquittal of the defendant on all counts in a case;
c. Upon completion of all terms of a diversion agreement by the
defendant; or
d. Upon completion of a deferred judgment and sentence
where all counts are dismissed.
2. Notwithstanding Subsection (B)(1) hereof, a person in
interest may not obtain a sealing order if:
a. The defendant owes restitution, fines, court costs, late fees,
or other fees in the case that is the subject of the petition to seal
criminal records, unless the Municipal Court vacated the order for
restitution, fines, court costs, late fees, or other fees;
b. An offense is not charged due to a plea agreement in a
separate case;
c. A dismissal occurs as part of a plea agreement in a separate
case in which a judgment of conviction has been entered; or
d. The only charges against defendant involved a class 1 or
class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense or a class A or class B traffic
infraction.
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C. Minors in possession of alcohol or marijuana.
1. Automatic sealing. The Municipal Court shall immediately
issue a sealing order in a case in which a defendant under the age of
twenty-one (21) is charged with illegal possession or consumption of ethyl
alcohol or marijuana in the following circumstances:
a. Upon the complete dismissal of a case against the
defendant;
b. Upon completion of a deferred judgment or diversion or any
other action resulting in dismissal of the case against defendant; or
c. Upon completion of any court-ordered substance abuse
education and payment of any fine for a first time conviction.
2. Sealing upon petition. The defendant may petition the
Municipal Court for an order sealing criminal records upon expiration of
one (1) year from the date of a second or subsequent conviction for illegal
possession or consumption of ethyl alcohol or marijuana. The Municipal
Court shall grant the petition if the defendant has not been arrested for,
charged with, or convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense
during the period of one (1) year following the date of the defendant's
conviction.
D. Expungement of juvenile records.
1. The Municipal Court shall automatically expunge the record
of a juvenile charged with a violation of the Town Code, within forty-two
(42) days of the occurrence of the following:
a. Upon a finding of not guilty at an adjudicatory trial;
b. Upon the complete dismissal of a case; or
c. Upon completion of a sentence.
2. Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (D)(1)
hereof, the Municipal Court shall not expunge the record of a juvenile if the
juvenile has any felony, misdemeanor, petty offense or delinquency
actions pending. In such case, the Municipal Court shall stay the petition
for expungement proceedings until resolution of any pending cases.
3. The Municipal Court may not expunge the records of a
person charged, adjudicated or convicted of any offense or infraction
pursuant to the Vehicle and Traffic Law, Title 42, C.R.S.
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4. The Municipal Court shall notify the prosecuting attorney that
all records in a case charging a juvenile with a municipal violation will be
expunged forty-two (42) days after completion of the sentence. The
prosecuting attorney may object within the forty-two (42) day period and,
in such case, the Municipal Court will schedule a hearing on the
expungement with notice sent to the juvenile's last known address. The
juvenile is not required to appear at the hearing. The Municipal Court
shall expunge the juvenile's records upon written findings that the juvenile
successfully completed the sentence or that the case is closed.
Section 3. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it
would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause
or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 4. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and
the inhabitants thereof.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 6th day of February, 2018 and a
public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance is set for the 20th day of February,
2018, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Dave Chapin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 20th day of February, 2018.
Dave Chapin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
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ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2018, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending
Title 7, Chapter 2, Article B of the Vail Town Code, by the Addition of a New Section 4 Regarding
Driving Under Restraint
PRESENTER(S): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with amendments or deny
Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2018 upon second reading.
BACKGROUND: The Colorado legislature passed House Bill 17-1162, effective August 9,
2017, concerning action that can be taken against an individual based on the individual's failure to
pay for a traffic violation. Ordinance No. 3, Series 2018 would adopt certain provisions of House
Bill 17-1162 authorizing municipal enforcement of driving under restraint or suspension.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2018 upon second
reading.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Ordinance No. 3 Series of 2018
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ORDINANCE NO. 3
SERIES 2018
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE B OF
THE VAIL TOWN CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 4
REGARDING DRIVING UNDER RESTRAINT
WHEREAS, the Colorado legislature passed House Bill 17-1162, effective
August 9, 2017, concerning action that can be taken against an individual based on the
individual's failure to pay for a traffic violation; and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to adopt certain provisions of House Bill 17-1162
authorizing municipal enforcement of driving under restraint or suspension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. Title 7, Chapter 2, Article B of the Vail Town Code is hereby
amended by the addition of a new Section 7-2B-4, to read as follows:
7-2B-4: DRIVING UNDER RESTRAINT OR SUSPENSION:
It is unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle
upon any street or highway in the Town with knowledge that such person's
license or privilege to drive, either as a resident or nonresident, is under
restraint or suspension for any reason, including an outstanding judgment.
Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it
would have passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause
or phrase thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and
the inhabitants thereof.
Section 4. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Town Code, as
provided in this ordinance, shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty
imposed, any violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution
commenced, nor any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of
the provision amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any
provision or any ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated
herein.
Section 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This
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repealer shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or
part thereof, theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 6th day of February, 2018 and a
public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance is set for the 20th day of February,
2018, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Dave Chapin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 20th day of February, 2018.
Dave Chapin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
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TOWN Of UAIL
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2018, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending
Title 10 of the Town of Vail Municipal Code by the Addition of a New Chapter 4, Concerning the
Cultivation of Marijuana on Residential Property
PRESENTER(S): Craig Bettis, Commander, and Matt Mire, town Attorney
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve, approve with amendments or deny
Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2018 upon second reading.
BACKGROUND: Under Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution, cultivation of
both medical and recreational marijuana is generally limited to 6 plants, with 3 or fewer being
mature. As a result of new legislation, without local regulation, the 6 -plant limitation could be
increased to 12 plants. Ordinance No. 4, Series 2018 adopts local regulations to restrict the
number of marijuana plants that may be cultivated on residential property to 6, and further adopts
regulations to limit the impacts of such cultivation on surrounding areas.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2018 upon second
reading.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
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ORDINANCE NO. 4
SERIES OF 2018
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE TOWN OF VAIL MUNICIPAL
CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 4, CONCERNING THE
CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, under Article XVIII, Section 16 of the Colorado Constitution, cultivation of
both medical and recreational marijuana is generally limited to 6 plants, with 3 or fewer being
mature;
WHEREAS, as a result of new legislation, without local regulation, the 6 -plant
limitation could be increased to 12 plants; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the
public health, safety and welfare to adopt local regulations to restrict the number of marijuana
plants that may be cultivated on residential property to 6, and to adopt regulations to limit the
impacts of such cultivation on surrounding areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. Title 10 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended by the addition of a
new Chapter 4, to read as follows:
Chapter 4
CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
10-4-1: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate the cultivation of marijuana on
residential property in the Town, regardless of whether the marijuana is for
medical or recreational use.
10-4-2: DEFINITIONS:
For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
MARIJUANA: All parts of the plant of the genus Cannabis whether growing or
not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of the plant, and every
compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its
seeds, or its resin, including marijuana concentrate, but excluding industrial
hemp, fiber produced from the stalks, oil, or cake made from the seeds of the
plant, sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination, or the weight
of any other ingredient combined with marijuana to prepare topical or oral
administrations, food, drink, or other product.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY: A single-family dwelling, multi -family dwelling, two-
family dwelling or other dwelling unit, as those terms are defined in Chapter 12 of
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this Code, including any associated accessory structures and front, rear or side
yards.
10-4-3: PLANT LIMIT:
Regardless of whether the marijuana is for medical or recreational use, it is
unlawful for a person to knowingly cultivate more than six (6) marijuana plants on
residential property or to knowingly allow more than six (6) marijuana plants to be
cultivated on residential property.
10-4-5: LIMITATION ON IMPACTS:
The cultivation of marijuana on residential property shall not be perceptible from
outside the residential property, including without limitation:
1. Common visual observation, including any form of signage;
2. Odor;
3. Light pollution or glare; or
4. Undue vehicle or foot traffic, including excess parking.
10-4-4: SAFETY REGULATIONS:
A. The cultivation of marijuana on residential property shall meet the
requirements of all applicable building and life/safety codes.
B. The cultivation of marijuana on residential property shall comply with all
applicable water and sewer regulations.
C. The use of flammable gas as a solvent in the extraction of
tetrahydrocannabinol or any other cannabinoid is prohibited on any residential
property.
D. The cultivation of marijuana on residential property is and shall be deemed
consent by the person cultivating the marijuana, upon reasonable notice, for the
Town to inspect the premises to determine compliance with this Chapter.
10-4-5: VIOLATION; PENALTY:
It is unlawful to violate any provision of this Chapter. Violations of this Chapter
shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 1-4-1 of this Code.
Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Town Council hereby declares it would have
passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase
thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
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Section 3. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 4. The amendment of any provision of the Vail Town Code, as provided in
this ordinance, shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any violation
that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor any other
action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision amended. The
amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any ordinance
previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 5. All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof,
theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 6th day of February, 2018 and a
public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance is set for the 20th day of February, 2018,
in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
Dave Chapin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED this
20th day of February, 2017.
Dave Chapin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
ITEM/TOPIC: Adjournment 9:00 p.m. (estimated)
TOWN Of UAIL
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