HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-18 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Town Council Afternoon Meeting Agenda
VAIL TO W N C O U N C IL R E G U L AR ME E TIN G
Agenda
Town Council C hambers
11:00 AM, June 18, 2019
Notes:
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time Council will
consider an item.
Public comment on any agenda item may be solicited by the Town Council.
1.Joint meeting with Eagle County Commissioners and Emergency Manager
Birch
1.1.J oint meeting with Eagle County Commissioners and Emergency Manager
Birch (@ county offices)
120 min.
Background: Council will depart from the municipal building at 11:10 am and
return approximately at 2:30 pm. The regular meeting will begin at 2:45 pm.
2.Regular Afternoon Meeting Begins at 2:45 p.m.
3.Presentation / Discussion
3.1.100% Renewable Energy - PuRE Program Resource Selection 15 min.
Presenter(s): Kristen Bertuglia, Environmental Sustainability Manager
Action Requested of Council: Staff requests the Vail Town Council select
the resource mix for the participation in the PuRE program, or alternatively,
provide staff with direction on what information Council requires to make
this determination.
Background: Resolution No. 23, Series of 2019 was approved by the Vail
Town Council on May 21, 2019, allowing all town electricity to come from
renewable sources. The Council will discuss whether the renewable
resource should be wind, solar, or hydro-electric power, or a combination
thereof.
Staff Recommendation: Staff originally recommended a 100% wind power
purchase due to cost. However, given the other considerations of the Vail
Town Council (habitat and wildlife impacts, in-state development, ability to
drive additional renewable development, etc.) all individual, or a combination
of resource options are viable.
3.2.I nntopia/ Destimetrics Seasonal Update 30 min.
Presenter(s): Tom Foley, I nntopia/ Destimetrics
Background: Tom Foley will present a look back at the W inter 2018-2019
season and provide a brief outlook of Summer 2019 season.
3.3.Upcoming Election Update - Format and Timeline 10 min.
Presenter(s): Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
Background: The Town of Vail Clerk’s office will be conducting an at-the-poll
election on November 5, 2019 to elect members of the Vail Town Council.
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The memorandum includes the 2019 election calendar; which outlines
important deadlines for candidates.
3.4.2018 E HU Compliance Update 10 min.
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director
Background: The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an update to
the Vail Town Council on the status of the deed-restriction compliance
efforts that have been underway by the Town’s Housing Department since
December, 2018. Unless directed otherwise, the Housing Department shall
maintain the Town’s Compliance Policy of 100% verification and zero-
tolerance for non-compliance. The consequences of this policy will likely
result in summons to appear in court for violating the terms of the recorded
deed-restriction.
3.5.Proposed Policy Updates for Town of Vail Commemorative Bench Program 20 min
Presenter(s): Greg Hall Director of Public Works/Tranportation
Action Requested of Council: Staff recommends that the Town Council
review the recommended policy update for the Commemorative Bench
Program and direct staff accordingly.
Background: The Town of Vail Commemorative Bench Program was
introduced in 2001. A formal process was put in place in which the public
could purchase a commemorative bench for a 10-year term at a cost of
$2,000. The popularity of the program has exceeded the Town’s ability to
place additional commemorative benches in requested locations (currently
have 29 new requests unfilled since 2017). Given the administrative and
resource challenges associated with the current policy, an internal staff
team was formed with representation from Public W orks, Economic
Development, Communications and the Town Manager ’s Office to develop
recommendations to help streamline and sustain the program long-term.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Town Council review the
following policy questions regarding an update to the Commemorative
Bench Program:
4.D R B / P E C Update (5 min.)
4.1.D RB / P E C Update
Presenter(s): Chris Neubecker, Planning Manager
5.Information Update (5 min.)
5.1.May 6 2019 A I P P Meeting Minutes
5.2.Minutes from the May 1, 2019 C S E Meeting
6.Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (10 min.)
6.1.Boards Appreciation Night Date August 27, 2019 Bone Diggers for Boards
Appreciation Night
7.Executive Session
7.1.Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(b)(e) - to
discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property
interests; to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to
10 min.
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determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, Regarding:
potential real property acquisition
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
8.Recess
8.1.Recess 4:40 p.m. (estimate)
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VA I L TO W N C O UNC I L A G E ND A ME MO
I T E M /T O P I C: J oint meeting with Eagle County Commissioners and E mergency Manager B irch
(@ county offices)
B AC K G RO UND: Council will depart from the municipal building at 11:10 am and return
approximately at 2:30 pm. T he regular meeting will begin at 2:45 pm.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Joint Agenda 061819
Council E M Information 2019
Elected Officials Senior Executives Quick Reference Guide
Checklist for Mayors, Managers Elected Officials
Policy Group Plan
County Disaster Declaration Process
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VAIL EAGLE COUNTY JOINT MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY JUNE 18, 2019 12-2 PM
500 BROADWAY, EAGLE
*Please arrive 11:45 for lunch/networking
12:00-1:00 PM - Emergency Operations Center
Emergency Management for Policy Makers (and working lunch)
The Critical Role of Policy Makers during an Emergency
Roles & Relationships: Town, County, State, and Federal Government
Emergency Operations Plan Overview (County EOP & Town of Vail EOP)
Emergency Declaration Process Scenario Walkthrough
1:00-2:00 PM – Eagle County Room
Non-Emergency Policies for Discussion
Housing
Transportation
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Town Council Emergency Management Information Reference- June 2019
Town of Vail Charter
Section 4.11 - Emergency Ordinances:
Emergency ordinances for the preservation of public property, health, welfare, peace, or safety, shall
be approved only by the unanimous vote of councilmembers present or a vote of five (5)
councilmembers, whichever is less. The facts showing such urgency and need shall be specifically
stated in the measure itself. No ordinance making a grant of any special privilege, levying taxes, or
fixing rates charged by any town-owned utility shall be passed as an emergency measure. An
emergency ordinance shall require passage at one (1) meeting of council. However, neither a public
hearing nor a first publication as provided in section 4.10 of this charter shall be required. An
emergency ordinance shall take effect upon final passage. One publication shall be required within
ten (10) days after passage, or as soon thereafter as possible. (Charter amd. 11-6-2012: 1972
Charter)
Section 9.10 - Amendments After Adoption:
(a) Supplemental Appropriations. If, during the fiscal year, the manager certifies that there are
available for appropriation revenues in excess of those estimated in the budget, the council by
ordinance may make supplemental appropriations for the year up to the amount of such excess.
(b) Emergency Appropriations. To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property or the
public peace, the council may make emergency appropriations. Such appropriations may be made
by emergency ordinance in accordance with provisions of section 4.11 of this charter. To the extent
that there are no available unappropriated revenues to meet such appropriations, the council may by
emergency ordinance authorize the issuance of emergency notes, which may be renewed from time
to time, but the emergency notes and renewals of any fiscal year will be paid no later than the last
day of the fiscal year next succeeding that in which the emergency appropriation was made.
Section 13.5 – Emergency Powers:
In case of riot, insurrection, or extraordinary emergency, the town manager shall assume the
authority to execute any action necessary for the protection of life and property. Such authority may
include but not be limited to establishing regulations governing conduct and activities related to the
cause of the emergency, and if the emergency situation continues, the town manager shall convene
the council who may take such action as it deems necessary. In the event it becomes necessary, the
line of succession provided in section 13.6 of this charter shall be followed. (1972 Charter)
Section 13.6 - Continuity Of Government:
The council shall have the power to provide for continuity of government of the town of Vail in the
event of natural or enemy caused disaster. Such power shall be employed in a manner which will
preserve representative government in the town of Vail, and which will provide an orderly line of
succession of officers, notwithstanding the provisions of this charter. Such succession shall
commence with the town manager, the mayor and the mayor pro tem and shall then revert to the
councilmembers by order of seniority, then through an orderly line of succession of the
administrative department heads. (Charter amd. 11-6-2012: 1972 Charter)
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Town of Vail Emergency Operations Plan - 2014 Version
Policy References
This Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) should provide the necessary guidance for the personnel
who have responsibilities to provide their services for the protection of lives, property, and the
environment within the incorporated areas of the Town of Vail. The EOP serves as the
foundation for the further development of detailed plans, procedures, and databases, to enable
efficient, cost effective implementation of response activities. Each organization and agency
which has a role in this plan or its elements should develop Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) which provide step-by-step instructions for accomplishing assigned functions.
The Town of Vail EOP is based upon an operational structure utilizing the Incident Command
System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) to coordinate emergency
response and recovery operations as adopted per Town Council Resolution 2 (April 2005). The
ICS/NIMS provides a framework designed to standardize incident management for all types of
hazards and across all levels of government.
The Eagle County EOP is based upon an operational structure utilizing Emergency Support
Functions (ESF’s). They are mechanisms for grouping functions most frequently used to provide
county support both for declared disasters and emergencies under the Stafford Act and for non-
Stafford Act incidents. In the event that an incident scales to such magnitude or complexity that
neighboring county, regional and state resources may be needed to support the incident, the
Town of Vail will function under the structure of the County Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) utilizing the ESF model, as outlined within this EOP.
The EOP is a flexible document. It is recognized that changes from the content of this plan can,
and will, occur due to the unique nature of emergencies. This deviation, using initiative and
common sense, is authorized in order to adapt to the specific emergency and to promote public
safety.
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Town of Vail EOP is to establish a comprehensive, all hazards approach to
incident management across a spectrum of emergency management activities in order to protect
the lives and property of the citizens in the event of a natural or human-caused, including
terrorism, emergency or disaster. The primary goal of emergency management within the Town
of Vail is to prepare for, respond to and recover from the many consequences that can be
generated by a hazard. This plan provides general guidelines, principles and organizational
structure for managing and coordinating the overall preparedness, response and recovery
activities before, during and after emergency incidents that affect the Town of Vail.
1.2 Scope
The Town of Vail EOP covers the full range of complex and constantly changing requirements
in anticipation of or in response to threats or acts of terrorism, major disasters and other
emergencies that affect incorporated area of the Town of Vail. This plan is applicable to all
response organizations acting for or on behalf of the government of the Town of Vail. It is
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imperative that those organizations and departments participate within this plan and design
operational procedures to help them respond and recover from the damage and harm that
incidents may present.
This EOP addresses the full spectrum of activities related to incident management. This EOP
focuses on those activities that are directly related to an evolving incident or potential incident
rather than steady-state preparedness or readiness activities conducted in the absence of a
specific threat or hazard. The EOP also provides the basis to initiate long-term community
recovery and mitigation activities.
Annexes augment this plan to more efficiently cope with special requirements presented by
specific hazards or that outline specific procedures to be utilized during an incident. This plan
does not override any law, written policy, or organizational standard.
The EOP consists of two main sections:
• Basic Plan – The Basic Plan provides an overview of emergency organization and
policies to support most, if not all, emergency incidents that may occur within in the
Town of Vail. It describes the overall approach to disaster response and recovery
operations and assigns responsibilities for emergency tasks.
• Annexes – Support, functional and incident specific annexes develop specific
information and direction for managers and agencies concerning a particular emergency
management function or hazard. A hazard assessment, organizations charts and
responsibility tables are also included as annexes to this plan.
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Mitigation efforts are the responsibility of Town of Vail department heads as listed here (see also
Annex J: Mitigation Activities):
Hazard: Responsibility for Mitigation activities:
Aircraft Accident Federal Aviation Administration
Avalanche N/A
Civil Disturbance Vail Police Department
Dam Failure Colorado Division of Wildlife
Disease Outbreak / Epidemic Eagle County Public Health Dept.
Drought N/A
Earthquake N/A
Expansive Soils Vail Public Works
Extreme Heat N/A
Flood Vail Public Works
Hazardous Materials Vail Fire and Emergency Services
Information Technology System Failure Information Services Department
Landslide/Subsidence/Rockfall Vail Public Works
Mass Casualty N/A
Severe Weather (wind, hail, lightning) Vail Public Works
Structure Collapse Vail Community Development Dept.
Terrorist Events Vail Police Department
Tornado N/A
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Transportation Accident Vail Police Department
Urban Fire/Conflagration Vail Fire and Emergency Services
Utility Service Failure Independent Service Providers
Wildland Fire Vail Fire and Emergency Services
Winter Storms N/A
Workplace Violence Vail Human Resources Department
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2.1 Activating the EOP
This EOP is in effect at such time as:
• An incident, emergency or disaster within Town of Vail incorporated area occurs or is
imminent;
• An incident, emergency or disaster within the Town of Vail incorporated area is declared by
the town’s Chief Elected Official or designee, the Board of County Commissioners, the
Governor or a Presidential or federal agency declaration or designation is issued.
2.2 Disaster Declaration
A local disaster may be declared only by the principal executive officer of a political subdivision
or his/her appointee as pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-33.5-709. See Annex C Disaster Declaration. It
shall not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven days except by or with the
consent of the governing board of the political subdivision. Any order or proclamation declaring,
continuing, or terminating a local disaster emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity
and shall be filed promptly with the county clerk and recorder, city clerk, or other authorized
record-keeping agency and with the office of emergency management.
The effect a disaster declaration has on a local incident is to activate the response and recovery
aspects of the Town of Vail EOP and to authorize the furnishing and funding of assistance. A
disaster declaration should be issued when resources in the Town of Vail are expected to be
seriously depleted due to an emergency event. A disaster declaration will place into effect, or
rescind, Town guidelines that will ease the administrative burden that otherwise would delay life
and property saving actions. If the costs of an incident exceed the local authority having
jurisdiction’s (AHJ) capability to pay, they must declare a disaster.
Official notification and declaration of the event by the Mayor or Town of Vail Manager to the
Eagle County Commissioners is crucial to effective mutual-aid response from the state, federal,
and local governments. Two copies of an approved and signed disaster declaration should be
immediately forwarded to Eagle County. If the County Board of Supervisors also declares a
disaster it will then be forwarded to the Colorado Office of Emergency Management. One of
these copies will then be forwarded to the Governor by the Colorado Division of Emergency
Management. A blank Disaster Declaration form is located in Annex C Disaster Declaration.
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3.2 Policy Group
The Policy Group includes key senior and elected officials who establish community goals, make
strategic policy decisions and set priorities while considering the economic, legal, political and
social implications of the incident and maintaining the public trust. Issuing a Declaration of
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Disaster is one of the most critical recommendations the EOC and Policy Group can make.
Additionally they should:
• Provide for continuity of operations;
• Establish lines of succession for key positions;
• Designate departmental emergency operating centers and alternatives;
• Establish, equip and staff an EOC;
• Issue proclamations of disaster emergency and recommend protective actions (evacuation
or shelter in-place) if the situation warrants;
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3.10 Citizen Involvement
Vail residents play an integral part in disaster mitigation, preparedness and response. The Town
of Vail maintains a page on its website for citizen preparedness “Preparing for the Unexpected”
located at http://www.vailgov.com/subpage.asp?page_id=657 Key responsibilities for residents
include:
• Make a kit
• Make a plan, and
• Be informed
Additional responsibilities for citizens specific to wildland fire are included as part of the Town
of Vail Forest Health Plan (which can be located
http://www.vailgov.com/subpage.asp?dept_id=194) and include:
• Know the plan for exiting/evacuating in the event of a wildfire,
• Sign up for ECAlert,
• Get a Firewise inspection of owned property,
• Mitigate hazardous trees,
• Be vigilant in notifying authorities of suspected smoke or fire in the WUI,
• Understand the associated dangers and realities of living in the WUI,
• Attend local Ready, Set, Go meetings, and
• Make a list of essential items you will take in the event of immediate evacuation.
Refer also to Eagle County Emergency Preparedness Plan: Personal Preparedness
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During a declared emergency or disaster event, the following Town of Vail elected and
appointed officials, in the succession order listed, have the authority to execute the powers of the
council in accordance with C.R.S. § 30-11-107 and Town of Vail Charter Article XIII Section
13.5
1. Town Manager
2. Mayor
3. Mayor Pro Tem
4. Council Members by order of seniority on Council (total experience)
5. Assistant Town Manager
6. Department Heads in the following order:
1. Police Chief
2. Public Works Director
3. Community Development Director
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4. Fire Chief
5. Community Information Director
6. Human Resources/Risk Management Director
7. Finance Director
5.2 Delegation of Emergency Authority The authority to use an extraordinary power is given in
a disaster situation. Notwithstanding questions of authority, the Incident Commander has the
duty to immediately and unilaterally use powers identified in this plan whenever all of the
following conditions exist:
• Persons or property are directly exposed to severe danger;
• The impact of the danger is in progress or is imminent; and
• The time lost in obtaining approval from authorities would prevent successful protective
measures.
The use of an extraordinary power which has not been approved by specified authorities shall be
limited to those measures which will eliminate the immediate danger. Having used an
extraordinary power without the benefit of approval, the Incident Commander shall immediately
seek confirmation from the specified authority.
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5.6 Liability of Public Employees and Officials Colorado’s Government Immunity Act is
found in Section 2 Colorado Revised Statute 24-10-105. It makes it clear that public officers and
employees are not personally liable for any negligent torts committed in the course of their
employment. The law mandates that the Town of Vail be joined as a party to any negligence
lawsuits against employees and further requires that employee's judgment and legal expenses be
paid by the Town of Vail.
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TOV EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Updated 6/13/2014
ANNEX C: DISASTER DECLARATION
A local disaster may be declared only by the principal executive officer of a political subdivision
or his/her appointee as pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-33.5-709. It shall not be continued or renewed for
a period in excess of seven days except by or with the consent of the governing board of the
political subdivision. Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing, or terminating a local
disaster emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with
the county clerk and recorder, city clerk, or other authorized record-keeping agency and with the
office of emergency management.
The effect a disaster declaration has on a local incident is to activate the response and recovery
aspects of the Town of Vail EOP and to authorize the furnishing and funding of assistance. A
disaster declaration should be issued when resources in the Town of Vail are expected to be
seriously depleted due to an emergency event. A disaster declaration will place into effect, or
rescind, Town guidelines that will ease the administrative burden that otherwise would delay life
and property saving actions.
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Official notification and declaration of the event by the Mayor to the Eagle County
Commissioners is crucial to effective mutual-aid response from the state, federal, and local
governments. Two copies of an approved and signed disaster declaration should be immediately
forwarded to Eagle County. If the County Board of Supervisors also declares a disaster it will
then be forwarded to the Colorado Office of Emergency Management. One of these copies will
then be forwarded to the Governor by the Colorado Division of Emergency Management. The
Governor has the option of declaring a localized state disaster and may make a request to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region VIII office in Denver. FEMA will
then forward this request to Washington D.C. and FEMA will make a recommendation to the
President of the United States.
Requesting State and Federal Assistance:
Formal assistance from the county, state or federal governments follows complex processes that
usually require verification of damages, costs, needs, and financial condition. Individuals will be
on hand prior to requesting this level of assistance that will provide detailed information
regarding processes, paperwork, and types of assistance available at the time.
State Assistance:
The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (CDHSEM)
monitors all emergency situations that occur within the state and will provide assistance and
consultation during an emergency. CDHSEM will send a representative, usually the Northwest
Regional Field Officer to assist if requested and will be in contact with the EOC. Before the state
issues a request for assistance, their teams of response personnel will gather information
concerning the extent of damage, type of assistance required, and the location of damages.
Financial assistance for disasters not related to wildland fire, search and rescue activities,
hazardous materials releases, and some other situations, will require the state to first review Vail
and Eagle County’s financial reports on file with the Department of Local Affairs. Precedence
has been set in Colorado that the state will usually not provide reimbursement for insured
financial losses or until the jurisdiction is close to exhausting all financial reserves.
The state will provide the necessary information, forms, and personnel for helping Vail and
Eagle County to request state assistance. A state disaster will usually require 24 to 48 hours to
process, depending on the severity of the incident.
Federal Assistance:
Only the State Governor or acting Governor may request assistance from the federal
government. If the Governor is considering requesting federal assistance, state teams, in
conjunction with FEMA will:
• Survey affected areas to determine the extent of public and private damage.
• Determine what types of federal disaster assistance is required.
• Advise the regional FEMA director on the Town and County’s eligibility for federal aid.
In order for federal assistance to be implemented it first must be determined that “...the situation
is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state
and the affected local governments and that federal assistance is necessary.” If this condition is
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not met, federal assistance will not be available. A request for federal assistance may take several
days or weeks to process. Federal assistance is generally divided into two categories: assistance
to individuals and assistance to state and local governments.
Federal Assistance to Individuals:
This type of assistance is directed to the people and victims of the disaster. FEMA will
publicize this information and open up tele-registration centers where individuals can
call and apply for assistance and get information on the following programs:
• Alternative housing for disaster
• Crisis counseling victims
• Unemployment assistance
• Family grants
• Legal services
• Loans to businesses
• Agricultural technical assistance
• Income tax relief and waivers
Federal Assistance to State and Local Governments:
Following surveys by FEMA teams, the following types of assistance may be available to the
governments in Eagle County:
• Debris clearing from land or water
• Repair of public buildings and utilities
• Repair of roads & bridges utilities
• Repair of recreational areas
Several other federal programs may be used to help Vail and Eagle County with public
restoration after a disaster. This type of assistance may take many forms. It may include low-
interest loans to communities, use of federal equipment and machines, and assistance with public
schooling costs.
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DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER
WHEREAS, the town of Vail suffered serious damage to
caused by
which
occurred on and,
WHEREAS, the cost and magnitude of responding to and recovering from the impact of
is in the
excess of the Town of Vail’s available resources.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT, IT’S RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Town of Vail,
declares this to be a local disaster.
I also understand that, according to Colorado State Statute, this disaster declaration will
expire seven days from today, unless approved by the Town of Vail Town Council as a whole.
Dated in Eagle County, Colorado, this day of , 20 at
hours.
(MAYOR of the Town of Vail)
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TOV EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Table of Contents
Promulgation Document / Signatures ............................................................................................ 5
Approval and Implementation ....................................................................................................... 6
Record of Changes ......................................................................................................................... 7
Record of Distribution ................................................................................................................... 8
• Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 9
1.1. Purpose ........................................................................................................................ 9
1.2. Scope ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.3. Situation ......................................................................................................................10
1.4. Critical Facilities .........................................................................................................10
1.5. Access & Functional Needs Populations ................................................................... 11
1.6. Hazard Analysis Summary ........................................................................................ 13
1.7. Capability Assessment ............................................................................................... 13
1.8. Mitigation Overview .................................................................................................. 14
1.9. Planning Assumptions ............................................................................................... 15
2. Concept of Operations ........................................................................................................... 16
2.1. Activating the Emergency Operations Plan ............................................................... 16
2.2. Disaster Declaration .................................................................................................. 16
2.3. Incident Command System ........................................................................................ 17
2.4. Emergency Operations Center.................................................................................... 17
2.5. Emergency Support Functions ................................................................................... 18
3. Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities.................................................................. 19
3.1. Emergency Operations Center Staff .......................................................................... 20
3.2. Policy Group............................................................................................................... 22
3.3. Emergency Operations Center Manager .................................................................... 21
3.4. Command ................................................................................................................... 21
3.5. Operations Section...................................................................................................... 22
3.6. Planning Section ........................................................................................................ 22
3.7. Logistics Section ........................................................................................................ 22
3.8. Finance and Administration Section .......................................................................... 23
3.9. Non-Governmental and Volunteer Organizations ..................................................... 23
3.10. Citizen Involvement .................................................................................................. 24
4. Communications .................................................................................................................... 24
4.1. Technical Communications ....................................................................................... 24
4.2. Eagle County Emergency Management Notification ................................................ 24
4.3. Public Information ..................................................................................................... 25
5. Continuity of Government ..................................................................................................... 25
5.1. Succession of Authority ............................................................................................. 26
5.2. Delegation of Emergency Authority .......................................................................... 27
5.3. Preservation of Records ............................................................................................. 27
5.4. Protection of Government Resources ........................................................................ 28
5.5. Administration ........................................................................................................... 28
5.6. Liability of Public Employees and Officials ............................................................. 28
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5.7. Protection of the Environment ................................................................................... 28
5.8. Consumer Protection.................................................................................................. 28
5.9. Non-Discrimination.................................................................................................... 29
5.10. Duplication of Benefits .............................................................................................. 29
6. Plan Development and Maintenance ..................................................................................... 29
6.1. Responsibility............................................................................................................. 29
6.2. After Action Reviews ................................................................................................ 29
6.3. Training and Exercises .............................................................................................. 29
7. Authorities and References .................................................................................................... 30
7.1. Local Authorities / References .................................................................................. 30
7.2. State Authorities / References ................................................................................... 30
7.3. Federal Authorities / References ............................................................................... 30
8. Acronyms ............................................................................................................................... 31
Supporting, Functional and Incident Specific Annexes
Annex A: Hazard Vulnerability Assessment
Annex B: Department Roles & Responsibilities / Emergency Support Functions
Annex C: Disaster Declaration and Requests for State/Federal Assistance
Annex D: Annual Operating Plan for Wildland Fire
Annex E: Air Attack Funding Commitment Letter - Vail Resorts
Annex F: Damage Assessment
Annex G: Evacuation Plan
Annex H: Flood and Debris Flow Plan
Annex I: CDOT I-70 Traffic Incident Management Plan
Annex J: Mitigation Activities
Annex K: Technical Communications Plan
Annex L: Crisis Communications Plan
Annex M: Black Lakes Dam No. 1 & 2 Emergency Action Plans
Annex N: UCR Incident Organizer (Forms)
Annex O: Agreements (Mutual Aid, Intergovernmental, Memoranda of Understanding, etc.)
Annex P: Official TOV Hazard Maps (Avalanche, Rockfall, Debris Flow)
Annex T: Vail Wildland Pre-Incident Plan (Zones)
Annex U: 2015 World Ski Championship Red Cross Support Plan
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Town of Vail rev. 06/12/2019
Reference Guide
Elected Officials / Senior Executives Quick Reference Guide
Incident Management Overview
Incident Management and Coordination Examples
As a senior leader, your primary responsibilities are to support the senior executive in establishing overall
incident policy, providing guidance on incident priorities, and ensuring that your organization’s resources
are appropriately engaged in incident management. The overall incident management structure includes
the following levels: the Policy Group/Multiagency Coordination (MAC) Group which is comprised of your
fellow department heads and senior leaders in your organization; the Emergency Operation Center (EOC)
Director, who oversees resource and planning support to the on-scene personnel and ancillary activities
such as sheltering and donations management; the Public Information Officer (PIO), who ensures that the
public receives accurate, timely and consistent information about the incident; and the Incident
Commander, who directs on-scene incident personnel responsible for saving lives, stabilizing the incident,
and protecting property and the environment.
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Elected Officials/ Senior Executives Quick Reference Guide
Reference Guide
Overarching Priorities
• Unity of Effort: Unity of effort and
coordination across all organizations
involved in the response.
• Life Safety: Safety and security of the first
responders, support personnel, and the
general population.
• Incident Stabilization: Leadership is
established to stabilize the incident and
reduce any future impact.
• Protect Property and Environment:
Protection of infrastructure assets,
systems, and networks, whether physical
or virtual.
• Recovery: Reestablishing services and
assisting the community to return to a new
normal.
Senior Executive Essential
Responsibilities
• Ensuring the continuity of government.
• Activating specific legal authorities
(disaster declarations, evacuations, states
of emergency or other protective actions).
• Coordinating with the PIO to keep the
media and public informed.
• Requesting assistance through the
Emergency Operations Center Director.
• Resolving any resource allocation conflicts.
• Coordinating with other elected officials /
senior executives, including state and
federal offices, legislative delegations and
other dignitaries to implement protective
actions and ensure the safety and welfare
of constituents.
• Participating in a MAC Group, if required.
What to Expect
• The Emergency Operations Center will
gather and analyze incident information.
• The Emergency Operations Center
Director provide situational updates to
you during an incident.
• Concerns and questions should be
directed to the Emergency Operations
Center Director.
Example Public Messaging
• We are aware that an incident (provide
details) occurred (at time / location).
• At this time, (list agencies that are
responding) and (the status). We are
gathering additional information and will
share it as it becomes available.
• At this time, we are asking that the public
(what actions should be taken i.e.
sheltering in place, evacuate).
• People, including schools and daycares
that are impacted by the lock down will
be released once the area is safe.
• Public transit is currently (provide status).
• Up-to-date information will be provided
(list all outlets that the public could
access i.e. local media outlets, Facebook,
Twitter).
• Emergency Manager: (970) 471-0640
• TOV Command Post: (970) 477-5273
• Eagle County EOC: (970) 328-3432
• TOV PIO: (970) 471-1361
• JIC: will provide for Incident
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Eagle County Emergency Management Checklist
for Mayors/Managers/Elected Officials
Before the Disaster - NOW
❏Sign up for EC Alert
❏Have Eagle County Emergency Management (ECEM) contacts in your cell phone:
❏Birch Barron 970-471-0640 birch.barron@eaglecounty.us
❏Dana Erpelding 303-917-8044 dana.erpelding@eaglecounty.us
❏Chris Lindley 303-435-5120 chris.lindley@eaglecounty.us
❏Rebecca Larson 970-471-0112 rebecca.larson@eaglecounty.us
❏Identify critical infrastructure in your jurisdiction and have contact info for these facilities/systems:
❏Power
❏Water
❏Communication Systems
❏Medical
❏Roads/Bridge (Egress, Ingress)
❏Schools/Community Centers
❏Identify vulnerable populations in your jurisdiction and have a POC for each in your community:
❏Non-English Speaking
❏Elderly
❏Schools/Daycares
❏Residents without personal vehicles
❏Participate in community-wide planning, training, and exercises, including reading/updating:
❏Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
❏Continuity of Operations (COOP)
❏Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan (PDMP)
❏Develop/update mutual aid agreements with other jurisdictions/agencies
❏Appoint a representative to participate in the Public Safety Council and/or Local Emergency Planning
Committee
❏Develop a roster of elected officials with 24-hour contact numbers
During a Disaster
❏Notify Eagle County Emergency Management (ECEM). ECEM will do all of the following:
❏Provide a single POC for all requests/coordination for county and state level support
❏Notify all other Mayors, Managers and Elected officials
❏Notify State Emergency Management
❏Ensure the EC PIO Group (public information) has been notified
❏Emergency public information will be posted at http://www.ecemergency.org/
❏Start and share a Situation Report Overview (online real-time updates on the situation)
❏Coordinate with you, your legal representative and the EC Attorney's office if an emergency
declaration is needed
❏Activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate local, state, Federal resources
❏Log into issue paper and share with any responding partners. Include the following:
❏Type of Emergency
❏Location(s)
❏Magnitude (size/scope, if the event will increase/decrease and how rapidly)
❏ Casualties and Property Damage (crucial to determine state or Federal disaster declaration)
❏Communication channels on the scene (radio, cell phone, Internet, etc.).
❏What agencies are involved and what additional agency support is needed
❏Resources committed and resources needed
❏Need for evacuation of people and/or animals
❏Other impacts including public safety concerns and/or damage to medical facilities, public utilities,
roads/bridges, other public infrastructure, environmental impacts
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❏Begin identifying any needs and share with ECEM. Think immediate, next 12 hours, 24,48...
❏Personnel
❏PIOs
❏Law Enforcement
❏Engineers
❏Command Post support
❏Logistical support
❏Communication
❏Responders
❏Employees
❏Residents/Media
❏Translation/Interpretation
❏Shelter/Housing
❏Responders
❏Residents
❏Animals
❏Transportation
❏Barricades/Signage
❏Heavy Equipment
❏Food
❏Responders
❏Residents
❏Animals
❏Medical
❏Mass Care
❏Mass Casualty
❏For long-term events, the first 48 hours is always rough, but think ahead as the event unfolds, days,
weeks, months...
❏Staffing
❏Identify staff to cover each shift and how to rotate your staff to prevent burn out
❏Identify staff and support you are going to need long-term
❏Finance/Resource Requests
❏Track all time and costs for your agency for both staff in the field and working remotely
❏Document check-in and check-out for all staff and volunteers - this is key for
reimbursement!
❏Remind staff to complete and save detailed logs of actions taken, resources
requested, and financial records
❏Understand financial implications for mutual aid and cost sharing agreements
❏EOC
❏Establish shift schedule to ensure senior official is available to authorize overtime,
expenditures, prioritize resource requests, make policy decisions
❏Share information with local, State and/or Federal elected officials
❏Understand the incident objectives, provide visible leadership and set policy
❏Ensure citizen needs are being met and they are receiving accurate/timely information
❏Ensure that staff and responder needs are being met
❏Routinely inspect incident and remain visible/accessible to the public when safe to do so
❏Monitor response efforts and prepare for recovery operations
After a Disaster
❏Tour damaged areas and meet with impacted residents
❏Participate in ‘after action’ reviews to capture lessons learned
❏Develop a recovery plan and work with state and federal agencies to secure recovery funds
❏Consider mitigation projects which could lessen or prevent future damage
❏Ensure appropriate logs, resource requests, financial records are maintained in one central place
❏Initiate cleanup and/or recovery contracts as appropriate
❏Continue to inform the public of the recovery efforts in coordination with the Public Information Officer
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Appendix Y
Policy Group Plan
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Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan
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Policy Group
The Eagle County Policy Group consists of the chief appointed or elected officials (county
manager, mayors/managers/chairs of affected jurisdictions, Sheriff) and other key advisors
(deputy county manager, police chief, fire chief, public works director, district ranger, PIO,
emergency manager, etc.). This group is responsible for all major policy decisions and overall
operations. This group does not have responsibility for direct emergency management at a site
during an incident. That responsibility rests with the Incident Command organization. The Policy
Group is facilitated by the Eagle County Manager or his/her designee.
The key responsibilities of the Policy Group are:
Authorize emergency spending to the extent allowed by laws and regulations and in accordance with
approved resolutions or ordinances.
Authorize use of available resources beyond normal functions, locations and times.
Provide direction to the EOC for prioritizing resource allocation.
Discuss and coordinate the need to declare an emergency and/or a disaster if appropriate. Separate
declarations are required for each affected jurisdiction (county, municipalities). For process see
Appendix H. A declaration is a request to the State for assistance.
Work closely with the EOC Manager to provide support and coordination.
Direct relocation of affected populations.
Support field operations through resource acquisition approval and policy decisions.
Discuss and coordinate with the County Manager the imposition of emergency regulations
(curfew, alcohol sales, quarantines, event cancellations, etc.).
Acquire vital supplies.
Provide guidance for allocation, rationing, or redistributions of food, water, prophylactics, etc.
Ensure that recovery operations are carried out.
Assist businesses with their recovery.
Work with Finance/Administration Section Chief(s) to ensure that all costs during the response
and recovery phases are tracked and all avenues to recover these costs from the state and federal
governments are explored.
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Appendix H
Disaster Declaration Process
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Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan
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Disaster Declaration Process
Disaster Declarations steps:
Local agencies respond: Response is made by appropriate local agencies supplemented by
mutual aid from neighboring communities and volunteer agencies. If the situation exceeds the
local capabilities, they may request assistance from Eagle County.
Local Emergency/Disaster Declaration: A local municipality or special district may declare a
local disaster or an emergency by notifying the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners
(BoCC) or County Manager. The County may then choose to activate the response and recovery
components of the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan.
Emergency Powers: The County Manager may exercise any and all powers granted by
applicable state law subsequent to issuance of the Emergency Declaration.
During the existence of a state of emergency, the County Manager may promulgate such
regulations, as he or she deems necessary, to protect life and property and preserve critical
resources. These regulations shall be confirmed at the earliest practical time by the BoCC, shall
be given widespread circulation, and shall be disseminated to the news media. These regulations
may include, but shall not be limited to powers granted by applicable state law. Specifically the
County Manager may:
Exercise emergency spending authority to the limits allowed by resolution.
Suspend the provisions of procedures for conduct of county business, if strict compliance
would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the
emergency.
Transfer the direction, personnel, or functions of county departments for the purpose of
performing or facilitating emergency services.
Subject to any applicable legal requirements to provide compensation, commandeer or
utilize any private property if the County Manager finds this necessary to cope with the
emergency.
Direct and compel evacuation of persons from any stricken or threatened area within the
County if the County Manager deems this action necessary for the preservation of life or
other emergency mitigation, response, or recovery measures.
Prescribe routes, modes of transportation, and destinations in connection with evacuation.
Control ingress to and egress from a disaster area, the movement of persons within the
area, and the occupancy of premises therein.
Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms,
explosives, or combustibles within the county.
Make provisions for the availability and use of temporary emergency housing.
Waive all provisions for competitive bidding and may direct the purchasing agent to
purchase necessary supplies in the open market at not more than commercial prices.
The County Manager is authorized to exercise all powers permitted by county resolution
or ordinance and state law to require emergency services of any county officer or
employee and command the aid of as many citizens of the county as he or she deems
necessary in the execution of his or her duties. Such persons shall be entitled to all
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privileges, benefits, and immunities as are provided by state law for civil defense
workers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is recognized that other or different terms
may be agreed to in mutual aid or other agreements among various entities which may be
in control.
State Disaster Declaration: At the onset of any major incident (even before a disaster
declaration) in Eagle County, it is necessary to contact the Colorado Office of Emergency
Management (COEM). The COEM is available 24 hours a day (303-279-8855).
An Eagle County Commissioner or the County Manager may choose to initiate a formal local
disaster declaration. Such declaration should be made with the collaboration of the County
Manager, impacted municipalities, impacted County department heads and the Emergency
Manager and as many of the Commissioner’s as are available. The declaration must be ratified by
the BoCC at either a regular or an emergency meeting within 7 days of issuance. See C.R.S. § 24-
33.5-709. All Eagle County Emergency and Disaster declarations automatically expire 30 days
after they are issued and must be renewed by the BoCC.
Why Declare a Disaster?
To authorize emergency spending measures
To gain access to TABOR emergency reserves
To qualify for certain types of federal and state disaster assistance
To activate local and inter-jurisdictional emergency plans and mutual assistance
agreements
To support the enactment of temporary emergency restrictions or controls (e.g., curfews,
price controls)
The State Responds with state resources as requested (and/or needed) by the local
government
The Colorado Office of Emergency Management, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs,
Department of Public Health & Environment, Department of Transportation, Department of
Local Affairs, Department of Public Safety, Colorado State Patrol, Department of Human
Services, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Natural Resources are all examples
of Colorado agencies who may respond to a disaster.
The State may declare a disaster or emergency by Executive Order or Proclamation of the
governor if the governor finds a disaster has occurred or the threat of a disaster or emergency is
imminent. This frees up State TABOR reserves and Disaster Emergency funds, enables the
governor to temporarily enact or suspend State restrictions or controls, activates the State
Emergency Operations Plan, and activates the State Emergency Operations Center.
Damage Assessment. The State can request a disaster declaration from the governor with
a preliminary damage assessment (see appendix F) from the local government
submitted through the Colorado Office of Emergency Management.
The state can also perform a formal federal, state, and local preliminary damage assessment with
FEMA to determine if damage amounts may qualify for a presidential disaster request and
therefore, federal assistance.
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A presidential disaster declaration and/or emergency can be requested by the governor to the
President through FEMA, based on the damage assessment, and an agreement to commit state
funds and resources to the long-term recovery.
FEMA will evaluate the request and recommend action to the White House based on the
disaster damage assessment, the local community and the state’s ability to recover.
The President approves the request or FEMA informs the governor it has been denied.
The decision process could take a few hours or several weeks depending on the nature
of the disaster.
Note: The difference between a disaster declaration and an emergency declaration is that an
emergency can be declared even though there is no disaster. An example would be the Summit of
the Eight or World Youth Day. Additional resources were requested and the State Emergency
Operations Plan was activated. Also, an emergency declaration is generally of lesser scope and
impact than a major disaster declaration.
Federal Disaster Declaration:
Declaration Types: There are two types of Declarations provided for in the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act): Emergency Declarations and
Major Disaster Declarations. Both declaration types authorize the President to provide federal
disaster assistance. However, the cause of the declaration and type and amount of assistance
differ.
Emergency Declarations: An Emergency Declaration can be declared for any occasion
or instance when the President determines federal assistance is needed. Emergency
Declarations usually supplement state and local efforts in providing emergency services,
such as the protection of lives, property, public health, and safety, or to lessen or avert the
threat of a catastrophe in any part of the United States. The amount of emergency
assistance is capped at $5 million per single event. If additional assistance is needed, the
President must report to Congress.
Major Declaration: The President can declare a Major Disaster Declaration for any
natural event, including any hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, wind-driven water,
tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or
drought, or, regardless of cause, fire, flood, or explosion, that the President believes has
caused damage of such severity that it is beyond the combined capabilities of State and
local governments to respond. A major disaster declaration provides a wide range of
Federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure, including funds for
both emergency and permanent work.
Assistance Available for Major Declarations: Not all programs, however, are activated for
every disaster. The determination of which programs are activated is based on the needs found
during damage assessment and any subsequent information that may be discovered. FEMA
disaster assistance falls into three general categories:
Individual Assistance - aid to individuals and households;
Public Assistance - aid to public and tribal (and certain private non-profit) entities for
certain emergency services and the repair or replacement of disaster damaged public
facilities; and
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Hazard Mitigation Assistance - funding for measures designed to reduce future losses
to public and private property. Some declarations will provide only individual assistance
or only public assistance. Hazard mitigation opportunities are assessed in most situations.
FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA
also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages
the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security on March 1, 2003.
NOTE: The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, 44 CFR; 201.6, provides grants for
implementation of both pre and post disaster mitigation projects through the FEMA
Hazards Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). A current FEMA approved hazard
mitigation plan is required in order to be eligible to receive HMGP funds.
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Disaster / Emergency Declaration
WHEREAS, Eagle County has suffered serious damage to roads, bridges, homes,
businesses, and other public and private facilities caused by _________________, which
occurred on _______________; and [Include sufficient detail concerning the nature of
the disaster or emergency and the area threatened]
WHEREAS, the cost and magnitude of responding to and recovering from the
impact of the ensuing event is far in excess of the county’s available resources;
and[Include as much detail as is available concerning the conditions, magnitude of
damage and the like]
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-33.5-709(1) “A local disaster may be
declared only by the principal executive officer of a political subdivision. It shall not be
continued or renewed in excess seven days except by or with the consent of the
governing board of the political subdivision”; and
WHEREAS, “The effect of a declaration of local disaster emergency is to
activate the response and recovery aspects of any and all applicable local and
interjurisdictional disaster and emergency plans and to authorize the furnishing of aid and
assistance under such plans.” C.R.S. § 24-33.5-709(2).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DECLARED by the County Manager of Eagle
County, Colorado:
THAT, it is hereby determined and declared that [this to be an
emergency/disaster area etc…].
THAT, this Declaration shall be promptly filed with the Eagle County Clerk and
Recorder and with the Colorado Office of Emergency Management.
THAT, this Declaration is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of
the citizens of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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DECLARED this ____ day of _______________, 20__ AT EAGLE COUNTY,
COLORADO AT ___.M.
Eagle County, Colorado
By and through its County Manager
By:____________________________________
County Manager
NOTE: Supply two (2) copies to OEM -
9195 East Mineral Avenue, Suite 200
Centennial, Colorado 80112
Fax: 720-852-6750
OEM will forward one (1) copy to the
Governor’s Office. File with the Clerk and Disseminate to the Public
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Commissioner _______moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 20__-____
RESOLUTION DECLARING A CONTINUATION OF DISASTER OR
EMERGENCY DECLARATION
WHEREAS, Eagle County suffered serious damage to roads, bridges, homes,
businesses, and other public and private facilities caused by _________________, which
occurred on _______________; and[Include sufficient detail concerning the nature of the
disaster or emergency and the area threatened][Identify if this is a ratification of and
continuation of prior County Manager declaration pursuant to C.R.S. 24-33.5-709]
WHEREAS, the cost and magnitude of responding to and recovering from the
impact of the ensuing event is far in excess of the county’s available resources;[Include
as much detail as is available concerning the conditions, magnitude of damage and the
like]
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-33.5-709(1) “A local disaster may be
declared only by the principal executive officer of a political subdivision. It shall not be
continued or renewed in excess seven days except by or with the consent of the
governing board of the political subdivision”; and
WHEREAS, “The effect of a declaration of local disaster emergency is to
activate the response and recovery aspects of any and all applicable local and
interjurisdictional disaster and emergency plans and to authorize the furnishing of aid and
assistance under such plans.” C.R.S. § 24-33.5-709(2).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of
Eagle County, Colorado:
THAT, the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners determines and
declares [an emergency, or continuing emergency/disaster this to be a disaster area
etc…]
THAT, this Resolution and Declaration shall be promptly filed with the Eagle
County Clerk and Recorder and with the Office of Emergency Management.
THAT, this Resolution and Declaration is necessary for the public health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, this ____ day of _______________, 20__.
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
____________________________ By: ______________________________
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
Chair
______________________________
Commissioner
____________________________
Commissioner
Commissioner ____________________ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution.
The roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner ______________
Commissioner ______________
Commissioner ______________
This resolution passed by __________________ vote of the Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
NOTE: Supply two (2) copies to OEM -
9195 East Mineral Avenue, Suite 200
Centennial, Colorado 80112
Fax: 720-852-6750
OEM will forward one (1) copy to the
Governor’s Office. File with the Clerk and Disseminate to the Public
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VA I L TO W N C O UNC I L A G E ND A ME MO
I T E M /T O P I C: 100% Renewable Energy - P uR E P rogram Resource S election
P RE S E NT E R(S ): K risten Bertuglia, E nvironmental Sustainability Manager
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: Staff requests the Vail Town Council select the
resource mix for the participation in the PuR E program, or alternatively, provide staff with direction
on what information Council requires to make this determination.
B AC K G RO UND: Resolution No. 23, Series of 2019 was approved by the Vail Town Council on
May 21, 2019, allowing all town electricity to come from renewable sources. T he Council will
discuss whether the renewable resource should be wind, solar, or hydro-electric power, or a
combination thereof.
S TAF F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: Staff originally recommended a 100% wind power purchase
due to cost. However, given the other considerations of the Vail Town Council (habitat and wildlife
impacts, in-state development, ability to drive additional renewable development, etc.) all individual,
or a combination of resource options are viable.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Staff Memorandum
Resource Comparison
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TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Town Manager’s Office – Environmental Sustainability
DATE: June 18, 2019
SUBJECT: 100% Renewable Energy – Resource Selection
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this work session is to allow the Vail Town Council to discuss and select the
renewable energy resource(s) associated with Resolution No. 23, Series of 2019, pledging to
purchase renewable energy through the Holy Cross Energy PuRE program, Powered by 100%
Renewable Energy, for all Town of Vail electric accounts.
II. BACKGROUND
Resolution No. 23, Series of 2019 was approved by the Vail Town Council on May 21, 2019,
allowing all town electricity to come from renewable sources, in accordance with the Town of
Vail’s Environmental Sustainability Strategic Plan (ESSP), adopted by the Vail Town Council in
2009:
Goal #2, “Reduce the Town of Vail municipal and community energy use by 20% below 2006
levels by 2020, in order to effectively reduce the Town’s contribution to greenhouse gas
emissions and impact on global climate change.
Note that though the adoption of the Pure program is in accordance with the ESSP, the
renewable energy associated with the purchase will not count toward the 2020 emissions goal
per the Vail Town Council’s direction.
Holy Cross Energy Current Power Supply
Holy Cross Energy Renewable Energy Options
Through the Holy Cross Energy PuRE program, the town will purchase renewable energy at
one of, or a combination of, the following rates: $.00076/kWh for wind, $.0107/kWh for
hydroelectric power, and $.01222/kWh for solar. Since HCE is currently supplied by 39%
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renewable energy, members are only responsible for the remaining 61% to offset their bills with
renewable energy. Members may choose the renewable energy source which tracks with
electricity bills.
Town Electric Offset Options
kWh Usage 100% Wind 100% Hydro 100% Solar
4,643,782 $35,293 $49,688.47 $56,654.14
The premium purchase prices are based upon the wholesale rate Holy Cross Energy pays for
the power, and each has its advantages. Wind has a higher capacity factor and compliments
daytime solar use. Wind is also the least expensive product but is not necessarily located in the
state of Colorado. A large portion of Holy Cross Energy’s hydro power is purchased through
Wester Area Power Association (WAPA), which includes projects outside of Colorado, while the
PuRE program funding is dedicated to projects within the Holy Cross service territory made up
of several different hydro-electric projects in the state. Solar makes up only 2% of the current
power supply, however it allows for the greatest potential expansion due to decreasing costs
and alignment with the uses of our buildings during the daytime hours. Solar purchased through
the PuRE program would cover projects located in the state of Colorado.
III. DISCUSSION
The Vail Town Council has approved $57,000 for the PuRE program renewable energy
purchase and could allocate any portion of the funds to any or all of the resources. Based upon
the discussion at the May 21st Town Council session staff has prepared considerations for
tradeoffs of the renewable energy sources. Note that these considerations are relative to each
other and the overall environmental impact of selecting renewable sources over traditional are
orders of magnitude greater than any of the issues listed (Appendix A).
IV. STAFF REQUEST
Staff requests the Vail Town Council select the resource mix for the participation in the PuRE
program, or alternatively, provide staff with direction on what information Council requires to
make this determination.
V. ATTACHMENTS
A. Appendix A – Relative Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy Resources
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RENEWABLE
RESOURCE
Land Use Water Use Wildlife and Habitat Life Cycle Emissions Public Health and Community Additionality
Potential
Wind Medium - NREL found that large
scale facilities use between 30
and 141 acres per MW of power
output capacity (a typical new
utility-scale wind turbine is about
2 megawatts). However, less
than 1 acre per MW is disturbed
permanently and less than 3.5
acres per MW are disturbed
temporarily during construction.
Remaining land can be used for
other productive purposes:
livestock grazing, agriculture,
highways, and hiking trails.
Alternatively, wind facilities can
be sited on brownfields.
Low - There is no
water impact
associated with the
operation of wind
turbines. As in all
manufacturing
processes, some
water is used to
manufacture steel and
cement for wind
turbines.
Low- (location dependent) Peer-reviewed
research found evidence of bird and bat
deaths from collisions with wind turbines
are due to changes in air pressure caused
by the spinning turbines, as well as from
habitat disruption. NWCC concluded
impacts are relatively low and do not pose a
threat to species populations. Bats and
Wind Energy Cooperative concluded that
keeping wind turbines motionless during
times of low wind speeds could reduce bat
deaths by more than half without
significantly affecting power production.
Other wildlife impacts can be mitigated
through better siting of wind turbines.
Anecdotally, some CO wind farms cite no
avian deaths. Research shows between
10,000-330,000 avian deaths/year due to
wind farms vs. fossil fuel production at 24
Low - Between 0.02 and 0.04 pounds of
carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour.
To put this into context, estimates of life-
cycle global warming emissions for natural
gas generated electricity are between 0.6
and 2 pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent
per kilowatt-hour and estimates for coal-
generated electricity are 1.4 and 3.6
pounds of carbon dioxide equivalent per
kilowatt-hour.
Medium - Sound, visual impact,
shadow flicker - Some people
living close to wind facilities
have complained about sound
and vibration issues, but
industry and government-
sponsored studies in Canada
and Australia have found that
these issues do not adversely
impact public health. Mitigation
measures apply to sound
reduction, site dependent.
High - large scale wind
contracts are currently
underway, large
potential at decreasing
costs, many in-state
Solar Medium-High- Can be minimized
by focusing on rooftops, siting
large scale at lower-quality
locations: brownfields,
abandoned mining land, or
existing transportation and
transmission corridors. Generally
3-5 acres/MW of solar for ground-
mounted systems, dependent on
tilt, slope, etc. can be around 2.5
acres or up to 6-8 acres/MW.
Low - Some water
used in manufacturing
process for cooling
and production of
equipment.
Low - Dependent on location, construction
process and habitat use. Equipment itself
is generally fixed and does not have lights
or noises, however, fencing could be
impactful, where installed.
Low- 0.07 and 0.18 pounds of carbon
dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour.
Manufacturing, materials transportation,
installation, maintenance, and
decommissioning and dismantlement.
Low-Medium - Size and site
dependent, large scale solar
can have a visual impact; lower
profile, screening can help
mitigate. Panels are treated with
anti-glare coating to absorb
light, rather than reflect.
High - decreasing
costs, high potential in
Colorado, high
developer interest,
favorable utility
partnerships, potential
for storage high
Hydropower High - Change of landscape and
ecosystems - Flooding land for a
hydroelectric reservoir has an
extreme environmental impact: it
destroys forest, wildlife habitat,
agricultural land, and scenic
lands
Medium-High -
Consumptive use may
be low, but the
ecosystem shift and
evaporative losses
may be high.
High - Facilities can have a major impact
on aquatic ecosystems. Though there are a
variety of methods to minimize the impact
(including fish ladders and in-take screens),
fish and other organisms can be injured and
killed by turbine blades. Stagnant water,
weeds, inappropriate flows,
evaporation/water loss.
Low - Small river plants emit between 0.01
and 0.03 pounds of carbon dioxide
equivalent per kilowatt-hour. Life-cycle
emissions from large-scale hydroelectric
plants built in semi-arid regions are also
modest: approximately 0.06 pounds of
carbon dioxide equivalent per kilowatt-hour.
Medium - Size and site
dependent - change in water
resources, visual impact.
Low - limited availability
to create more
hydropower plants
For more information on solar and land use: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2013, Land-Use Requirements for Solar Power Plants in the United States, https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy13osti/56290.pdf
For more information on avian deaths and wind power/fossil fuels: Benjamin K. Sovacool, The Avian and Wildlife Costs of Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power
https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/21/wind-power-results-bird-deaths-overall/
RELATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
June 18, 2019 - Page 35 of 122
VA I L TO W N C O UNC I L A G E ND A ME MO
I T E M /T O P I C: I nntopia/ Destimetrics Seasonal Update
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Tom F oley, I nntopia/ Destimetrics
B AC K G RO UND: Tom F oley will present a look back at the W inter 2018-2019 season and
provide a brief outlook of S ummer 2019 season.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Inntopia Presentaion 6-18-19
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Vail Town Council
June 18, 2019
Data as of April 30, 2019
Presented by Tom Foley
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Economy
100.0
120.0
140.0
160.0
180.0
200.0
220.0
240.0
260.0
280.0
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
Dow Jones
Unemployment
Confidence
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Economy
•Dow Jones:
•10 year anniversary Feb 2009 recession low 7,063 points; 10 year gain 19,531 pts
•Up 10.1% / 2431 Pts since April 2018; Up 6.3% / 1586 Pts Since Nov 1
•Winter Gain = 4 Months; Decline = 2 Months
•Survived Shutdown, Tariffs, Trade War
•+ /- Remains Oversold; Exchange Rates very high; Guidance Challenges; Trade
•Consumer Confidence
•10 year anniversary Feb 2009 recession low 25 points; 10 year gain 104.2 pts
•Up 2.9% / 5.0 pts since April 2018; Down 6.3% / 8.7 pts since Nov 1
•Winter Gain = 3 Months; Decline = 3 Months
•Wavering of-late, Consecutive declines
•+/- Remains strong; spending still strong; interest rate increases; Trade
•Unemployment Rate / Jobs
•10 year anniversary Feb 2009 recession 8.1 percent (recession high 10.2%, Oct
‘09)
•3.6 percent – near statistical ‘full employment; Stable
•Winter Job Creation: 201,000, Prior 6 mos 213,000
•+/- Hit / miss projections 50/50; wages consistently increasing; over-employment,
staffing issues; Trade June 18, 2019 - Page 39 of 122
Montaneros
Sitzmark Lodge
Sonnenalp Resort of Vail
The Sebastian
The Wren
Tivoli Lodge
Vail International Condos
Vail Mountain Lodge
Vail Racquet Club
Vail Spa Condominiums
Vail Marriott
The Lodge at Vail
The Ritz-Carlton Residences
4
Antlers at Vail
Arrabelle at Vail Square
Christiania Lodge &
Christiania Condos
Destination Resorts Vail
Vail Residences at Hotel Talisa
Evergreen Lodge at Vail
Four Seasons Resort Vail
Hotel Talisa
iTrip - Vail
Lion Square Lodge
Lodge at Lionshead
Lodge Tower
•Manor Vail Resort
27 Vail Submitting Properties
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•Aspen
•Avon, Colorado
•Breckenridge
•Beaver Creek
•Big Sky
•Copper
•Gunnison/Crested Butte
•Keystone
•Jackson Hole
•Jackson Hole
•North Lake Tahoe
•Snowmass
•Steamboat
•Park City Area
•Summit County, CO
•Sun Valley
•Telluride
•Vail
•Winter Park
Participating Destinations
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Reports with data as of April 30, 2019 include
27 properties representing 2,402 units
63% of total community census
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Vail Property Participation
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Snow
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Dates
Season Opening Closing
18/19 11/14/2018 04/21/2019 (159 days)
17/18 11/22/2017 04/15/2018 (145 days)
16/17 11/25/2016 04/23/2017 (150 days)
15/16 11/20/2015 04/17/2016 (150 days)
14/15 11/21/2014 04/19/2015 (150 days)
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Skiers! 51.9 53.7 53.9 53.3 50.0 46.7 50.8 54.0 54.6 52.7 54.0 52.5 54.1 52.1 52.2 57.3 54.4 57.6 57.1 56.9 58.9 55.1 60.5 57.4 59.8 60.5 51.0 56.9 56.5 53.6 52.8 54.8 53.3 59.1 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
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Vail Occupancy
Winter 2018/19
-1%
+10% +11%
+4%
Industry
+5%
+5%
+4% +3%
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Vail ADR
Winter 2018/19
-4%
-2%
-11%
-4%
+2%
-4%
Industry
+1
-4%
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Vail RevPAR
Winter 2018/19
-5%
+8%
-1%
+6%
-0.1% +0.2%
Industry
+6%
+1%
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Vail Change in Occupancy & ADR
Winter 2018/19
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Vail Winter Season YOY Change in
Room Nights Available & Room Nights Booked
2018/19 2017/18 YOY Change
Room Nights Available 442,481 427,447 3.5%
Room Nights Booked 238,202 219,446 8.5%
Occupancy 53.8% 51.3% 4.9%
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Vail Fill Analysis as of 1/31/19
Winter 2018/19
+87.9% +51.5% +49.7% +15.3% -7.6% +64.4%
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Performance Spectrum
HIGHEST
PERFORMING
DESTINATION
LOWEST
PERFORMING
DESTINATION
VAIL
DESTINATIONS
GAIN / DECLINE
Occupancy
62.1%
36.2%
53.8%
16/1
ADR
$596
$147
$536
11/6
RevPAR
$370
$64
$289
15/2
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Aggregate Winter Rates Gaining
-15.0%
-10.0%
-5.0%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
$-
$50.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$250.00
$300.00
$350.00
$400.00
$450.00
2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19
Industry Wide Winter ADR Performance & YOY
Change
West Industry Wide ADR West Industry Wide YOY % Change in ADR
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… but Rate gains are slowing……
6.5%
8.1%
7.0% 6.3% 6.3% 6.8%
4.6%
11.6%
5.5%
5.0%
3.7%
11.2%
6.1%
7.8% 8.6%
9.8%
5.9%
3.8%
3.8%
0.7%
8.0%
5.1%
1.5%
-0.9%
0.7%
2.8% 2.9%
1.4%
3.3%
5.1%
1.9%
-4.3%
2.7% 2.3%
4.3%
-2.7%
-10.0%
-5.0%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
ADR Gains Softening
YOY ADR May 2016 to April 2019
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Vail Daily Occupancy Report
Winter 2018/19 as of 4/30/19
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Vail Daily Occupancy Report
Winter 2018/19 as of 1/31/19
Easter 2018 Burton US
Open 2019
Shift in MLK Vail Snow
Daze 2019
FBLA 2018
Burton US
Open 2018
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Vail Occupancy
Summer 2019
-25%
-12%
-0.7% -7.8%
Industry
-0.7%
-0.7%
+4%
+1%
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Vail ADR
Summer 2018
-2%
+6%
+3.4%
Industry
+2.5%
+2%
+4%
+1%
-0.3%
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Vail RevPAR
Summer 2018
-26%
+1%
-4.6%
Industry
+1.9%
-8%
-9%
+6%
+0.3%
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Performance Spectrum - Summer
HIGHEST
PERFORMING
DESTINATION
LOWEST
PERFORMING
DESTINATION
VAIL
DESTINATIONS
GAIN / DECLINE
Occupancy
51.4%
7.2%
23.0%
7/10
ADR
$430
$151
$248
13/4
RevPAR
$170
$16
$57
11/6
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30 Day Change
SUMMER AS OF
APRIL 30
SUMMER AS OF MAY
31
ABSOLUTE DIFFERENCE
Occupancy
23.0%
-7.8%
28.2%
-7.3%
+0.5 Pts
ADR
$248
+3.5%
$243
-0.7%
-4.2 Pts
RevPAR
$57
-4.6%
$68
-7.8%
-3.3 Pts
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Vail Daily Occupancy Report
Summer 2019
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Seasonal Comparisons 31.7% 31.3% 27.3% 28.7% 30.4% 32.6% 37.5% 39.9% 44.7% 47.1% 47.2% 48.3% 47.1% 39.1% 39.7% 42.0% 40.6% 42.7% 43.6% 46.5% 48.7% 50.1% 48.8% 48.8% 0.67
0.80
0.69 0.68
0.75 0.76
0.86 0.86
0.92 0.94 0.97 0.99
0.00
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.80
0.90
1.00
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
'07 ('07/08
Winter)
'08 ('08/09
Winter)
'09 ('09/10
Winter)
'10 ('10/11
Winter)
'11 ('11/12
Winter)
'12 ('12/13
Winter)
'13 ('13/14
Winter)
'14 ('14/15
Winter)
'15 ('15/16
Winter)
'16 ('16/17
Winter)
'17 ('17/18
Winter)
'18 ('17/18
Winter)
Year
Summer Aggregate Occupancy Winter Aggregate Occupancy Ratio: Summer to Winter Occupancy
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Seasonal Comparisons $164 $164 $156 $157 $160 $165 $186 $193 $200 $214 $232 $237 $325 $301 $289 $294 $307 $318 $331 $352 $362 $373 $384 $384 0.50 0.55 0.54 0.53 0.52 0.52 0.56 0.55 0.55 0.57 0.60 0.62
0.00
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0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.80
0.90
1.00
$-
$50.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$250.00
$300.00
$350.00
$400.00
'07
('07/08
Winter)
'08
('08/09
Winter)
'09
('09/10
Winter)
'10
('10/11
Winter)
'11
('11/12
Winter)
'12
('12/13
Winter)
'13
('13/14
Winter)
'14
('14/15
Winter)
'15
('15/16
Winter)
'16
('16/17
Winter)
'17
('17/18
Winter)
'18
('17/18
Winter)
Year
Summer Aggregate ADR Winter Aggregate ADR Ratio: Summer to Winter ADR
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Seasonal Comparisons $51 $51 $43 $45 $49 $54 $70 $77 $90 $103 $109 $114 $152 $118 $114 $123 $125 $136 $144 $164 $176 $187 $197 $197 0.33
0.43
0.38 0.37 0.39 0.39
0.48 0.47 0.51 0.55 0.55 0.58
0.00
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.80
0.90
1.00
$-
$25.00
$50.00
$75.00
$100.00
$125.00
$150.00
$175.00
$200.00
$225.00
'07 ('07/08
Winter)
'08 ('08/09
Winter)
'09 ('09/10
Winter)
'10 ('10/11
Winter)
'11 ('11/12
Winter)
'12 ('12/13
Winter)
'13 ('13/14
Winter)
'14 ('14/15
Winter)
'15 ('15/16
Winter)
'16 ('16/17
Winter)
'17 ('17/18
Winter)
'18 ('17/18
Winter)Ratio: Summer to Winter ADR Year
Summer Aggregate RevPAR Winter Aggregate RevPAR Ratio: Summer to Winter RevPAR
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Thank You!
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VA I L TO W N C O UNC I L A G E ND A ME MO
I T E M /T O P I C: Upcoming Election Update - F ormat and Timeline
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
B AC K G RO UND: The Town of Vail Clerk’s office will be conducting an at-the-poll election on
November 5, 2019 to elect members of the Vail Town Council. The memorandum includes the
2019 election calendar; which outlines important deadlines for candidates.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
2019 Municipal Election Memorandum
June 18, 2019 - Page 67 of 122
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
DATE: June 4, 2019
RE: November 5, 2019 Regular Municipal Election Update
Town of Vail November 5, 2019 Regular Municipal Election Update
The Town of Vail Clerk’s office will be conducting an at-the-poll election on November 5, 2019 to
elect members of the Vail Town Council. Vail voters will choose four of the seven Town Council
members. The seats are held by Kevin Foley, Kim Langmaid, Jen Mason and Greg Moffet. Kevin
Foley, Kim Langmaid and Jen Mason are eligible to run for reelection. Greg Moffet is term limited.
The table below reflects the timeline for petition circulation beginning August 6 and ending August
26.
91 days before election – August 6, 2019
First day candidates may circulate nomination petitions. C.R.S. § 31-10-302(2).
90 days before election – August 7, 2019
First day voters may apply for absentee voter's ballots with the Town Clerk for this election.
C.R.S. § 31-10-1002(1). Voters may already be on a permanent absentee voter list based on
prior request. C.R.S. § 31-10-1002(2.5)
71 days before election – August 26, 2019
Last day candidates may circulate nomination petitions. C.R.S. §§ 31-10-302(2).
Last day to file nomination petitions with Town Clerk. C.R.S. § 31-10-302(6).
The Town Clerk’s Office has already begun reviewing the detailed timeline and election deliverables
for the November election and will have candidate packets ready for distribution by the first of
August. There will also be some election related news releases and website postings ready for
publication beginning in July.
Eagle County Coordinated Mail Ballot Election on November 5, 2019
Eagle County will be conducting a mail ballot election on November 5, 2019 for voters to vote on
county and state initiatives. The County will have a voter service and polling center at the Grand
View Room at the top of the Lionshead Parking Structure. Voters will be able to drop off their ballots
or have a replacement ballot issued to them at that location. Both the Town Clerk and the County
Clerk have found this to be a convenient service for the Vail voters. Again, Election Day is
November 5, 2019.
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November 5, 2019 Regular Municipal Election Calendar
91 days before election – August 6, 2019
First day candidates may circulate nomination petitions. C.R.S. § 31-10-302(2).
90 days before election – August 7, 2019
Last day for any changes in the boundaries of election precincts (except in
cases of precinct changes resulting from annexations). C.R.S. § 31-10-502(2)(a).
First day voters may apply for absentee voter's ballots with the Town Clerk for
this election. C.R.S. § 31-10-1002(1). Voters may already be on a permanent
absentee voter list based on prior request. C.R.S. § 31-10-1002(2.5)
71 days before election – August 26, 2019
Last day candidates may circulate nomination petitions. C.R.S. §§ 31-10- 302(2).
Last day to file nomination petitions with Town Clerk. C.R.S. § 31-10-302(6).
64 days before election – Se pte mbe r 3, 2019 (September 2 is Labor Day)
Last day for nominees to withdraw. C.R.S. § 31-10-303(1).
45 days before election – Se pte mbe r 20, 2019 (September 21 is Saturday)
Last day to send mail ballots to military and overseas electors who have submitted a valid
ballot application. C.R.S. § 31-10-102.8(2).
22 days before election – Octobe r 14, 2019
Last day for person to move into the state and be eligible to vote in this election. C.R.S.
§ 31-10-201(1)(b).
First day for registered electors to appear in Town Clerk's office and change
address. C.R.S. § 31-10-208.
21 days before election – Octobe r 15, 2019
Filing deadline for candidate FCPA reports. C.R.S. § 1-45-108(2)(a).
15 days before election – Octobe r 21, 2019
Last day to appoint election judges. C.R.S. § 31-10-401.
7 days before election – October 29, 2019
Town Clerk to deliver absentee ballots no later than 72 hours after ballots have been
received by Town Clerk (assumes October 25 for date printed ballots were received; this
deadline could be earlier). C.R.S. § 31-10-1002(2).
6 days before election – October 30, 2019
Last day to register to vote. C.R.S. § 31-10-205.
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Friday before election – Nove mbe r 1, 2019
Filing deadline for candidate FCPA reports. C.R.S. § 1-45-108(2)(a).
Last day to file application for an absentee ballot with Town Clerk. If applying now,
voter must pick up the absentee voter's ballot at Town Clerk's office before close of
business on Election Day. C.R.S. §§ 31-10-1002(1); 31-10-1002(2).
Election Day – Nove mbe r 5, 2019
Last day for registered elector to appear at County Clerk and Recorder's office to
change address. C.R.S. § 31-10-208.
Polling locations open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voters standing in line
at the close of polls may cast their vote. C.R.S. § 31-10-601.
Absentee ballots must be received before 7:00 p.m. C.R.S. § 31-10-1004(1).
After all votes have been read and counted, judges file certificate and statement, post
abstract and deliver all supplies to Town Clerk. C.R.S. §§ 31-10-613; 31-10- 614; 31-10-
615.
June 18, 2019 - Page 70 of 122
VA I L TO W N C O UNC I L A G E ND A ME MO
I T E M /T O P I C: 2018 E HU Compliance Update
P RE S E NT E R(S ): George Ruther, Housing Director
B AC K G RO UND: The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an update to the Vail Town
Council on the status of the deed-restriction compliance efforts that have been underway by the
Town’s Housing Department since December, 2018. Unless directed otherwise, the Housing
Department shall maintain the Town’s Compliance P olicy of 100% verification and zero-tolerance
for non-compliance. T he consequences of this policy will likely result in summons to appear in
court for violating the terms of the recorded deed-restriction.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
2018 E H U Compliance Update
June 18, 2019 - Page 71 of 122
Memorandum
To: Vail Town Council
From: Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator
Date: June 18, 2019
Subject: 2018 Deed-Restricted Employee Housing Compliance Status Report
__________________________________________________________________________
I. SUMMARY
The Town of Vail Housing Department is charged with verifying compliance of more
than 775 deed-restricted properties in the Town of Vail, annually. Housing staff sent
more than 300 notices with affidavit forms attached to deed-restricted property owners
in December of 2018 informing each of the obligation to provide documentation
demonstrating compliance by no later than February 1, 2019, per the terms the
recorded deed-restrictions. This was followed up with certified return receipt requested
letters in February, 2019 to those who hadn’t yet responded by the February 1st
deadline.
As a result, only nine (9) of those property owners have still not yet complied with the
required affidavits. Of those 9, one (1) is not required to rent the property by the terms
outlined in the recorded deed-restrictions, and no further action will be taken. The
remaining eight (8) deed-restricted property owners who are required to owner occupy
or rent to qualified employees, but have not, and are more than two months delinquent,
will be served a summons to appear in court.
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an update to the Vail Town Council on
the status of the deed-restriction compliance efforts that have been underway by the
Town’s Housing Department since December, 2018. Unless directed otherwise, the
Housing Department shall maintain the Town’s Compliance Policy of 100% verification
and zero-tolerance for non-compliance. The consequences of this policy will likely
result in summons to appear in court for violating the terms of the recorded deed-
restriction.
III. BACKGROUND
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As of December 2018, there were 779 deed-restricted employee housing units (“EHUs”)
in the Town of Vail (the “Town”). There are a number of versions of deed-restrictions in
Town. These varies versions were recorded over time as the Town’s deed-restricted
housing program evolved. The main versions of deed-restrictions are:
• Deed-restrictions recorded prior to December 31, 1992 do not require occupancy
by a qualified employee or verification of compliance.
• Deed-restrictions recorded between January 1, 1993 and December 31, 1994 do
not require occupancy by a qualified employee but do require annual verification
of compliance by February 1 each of year.
• Deed-restrictions recorded between January 1, 1995 and April 4, 2000 require
occupancy by a qualified employee and do require annual verification of
compliance by February 1 of each year.
• Deed-restrictions recorded after April 4, 2000 require occupancy by a qualified
employee, with some allowing vacancy for up to 5 months each year, and do
require annual demonstration of compliance with a notarized affidavit by
February 1 of each year.
IV. VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
The owners of all EHUs were sent a notification letter and an affidavit form on
December 10, 2018, in advance of the February 1, 2019, compliance verification
deadline, as a courtesy reminder. 76 of the owners who failed to respond by the
prescribed deadline were sent certified letters with a return request requested on
February 22, 2019. Of the owners receiving the certified letters 9 have yet to respond
and demonstrate compliance.
Owners of deed-restrictions recorded prior to 1992 receive an annual request for
information about the use of the EHU. There are 27 homes in this category. The Town
received 10 responses out of the 27 units. Though not required, this information is used
to track utilization, etc.
Deed-restrictions recorded between 1992 and 1994 do not require occupancy by a
qualified employee, but the deed restriction does require annual verification of use.
There are 20 homes in this category. The Town received 19 responses out of the 20
property owners. One (1) owner has not yet responded.
Deed-restrictions recorded between 1995 and early 2000 require occupancy by a
qualified employee and are required to submit annual verification of compliance with the
deed restriction. There are 139 homes in this category. Two (2) owners in this category
have yet to respond.
Owners of deed-restrictions recorded since April 2000 are required occupancy by an
Employee (some restrictions allow for up to 5 months vacancy each year) and are
required to submit a notarized affidavit annually. There are 593 homes in this category.
Six (6) owners have not yet responded in this category. Of the six (6) owners four (4)
reside in the Chamonix Vail Townhomes.
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V. NEXT STEPS
There are a total of nine (9) owners of deed-restricted homes that have failed to meet
the compliance verification deadline and not submitted the required annual affidavits.
These nine (9) owners who were sent a second certified return receipt requested letter
requesting submittal of their affidavit by March 25, 2019. Court action shall commence
for those owners.
Attachment A lists the owner names, addresses and legal descriptions of the nine (9)
non-compliant properties with repeat offenders highlighted in yellow.
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Attachment A
OWNER LEGALDESC ADDRESS
2018 Annual
Compliance
Date
Received
Noncompliant
/ summons
mailed
Non Compliant
Issue
Restrictive Covenant
/Deed Restriction / Late
Elizabeth Ross Johnson
Revocable Trust
Vail Village 1st - Block 1
Lot 17
375 Mill Creek Cir.
No
Response
2/27/2019 No response Type II, no rental required,
Affidavit required, due Feb
1, late 2016
Jeffrey H. Bulten-Erickson Lion's Ridge 1st - Simba
Run Unit 2401 E
1100 N. Frontage Rd.
Unit 2401 E
No
Response
03/21/2019 no response Type III, shall rent, due
Feb 1, late 2017, 2016
Norma Jean & Pamela
Hughes Ajlouny
Vail Village West 2nd -
Lot 20
1835 West Gore Creek
Dr.
No
Response
03/21/2019 no response Type I, shall rent, due Feb
1, late 2017, 2016
Dobbie Property Owner
LLC
Howenstine Subdivision -
Lot 2
2752 South Frontage
Rd. W. Unit B
Yes, non-
compliant
03/21/2019 affidavit indicates
not rented
Type III, shall rent, due
Feb 1, late 2017, 2016,
Lazier Tivoli LLC Vail Village 5th Filing -
Block 2 Lot E
386 Hanson Ranch Rd. No 03/21/2019 affidavit Type III shall rent, due Feb
15; late 2017, 2013
Jackie Snook Chamonix Vail
Community Unit 6
2373 Lower Traverse
Wy. Unit A
No 03/21/2019 affidavit, employee
verification
affidavit, W2 or
paystub, prior year
tax return, IRS
8821 form
Type III, shall be owner
occupied, may rent, due by
Feb. 1, No Response
Dan McNutt Chamonix Vail
Community Unit 9
2361 Lower Traverse
Wy. Unit B
No-partial 03/21/2019 affidavit, employee
verification
affidavit, W2 or
paystub, prior year
full tax return, IRS
8821 form
Type III, shall be owner
occupied, may rent, due
Feb. 1
Christopher Bivona Chamonix Vail
Community Unit 5
2373 Lower Traverse
Wy. Unit B
No-partial 03/21/2019 Missing affidavit,
employee
verification
affidavit or self
employment
verification
information, W2 or
paystub, signed
IRS 8821 form
Type III, shall rent, due
Feb 1
Mark Harrington & Deborah
Weissbard Harrington
Chamonix Vail
Community Unit 25
2347 Upper Traverse
Wy. Unit B
No-partial 03/21/2019 hours non-
compliant
Type III, shall rent, due
Feb 1
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VA I L TO W N C O UNC I L A G E ND A ME MO
I T E M /T O P I C: Proposed Policy Updates for Town of Vail Commemorative B ench P rogram
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Greg Hall Director of Public Works/Tranportation
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: Staff recommends that the Town Council review the
recommended policy update for the Commemorative Bench Program and direct staff accordingly.
B AC K G RO UND: The Town of Vail Commemorative B ench P rogram was introduced in 2001. A
formal process was put in place in which the public could purchase a commemorative bench for a
10-year term at a cost of $2,000. The popularity of the program has exceeded the Town’s ability to
place additional commemorative benches in requested locations (currently have 29 new requests
unfilled since 2017). Given the administrative and resource challenges associated with the current
policy, an internal staff team was formed with representation from P ublic Works, Economic
Development, Communications and the Town Manager’s Office to develop recommendations to
help streamline and sustain the program long-term.
S TAF F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: Staff recommends that the Town Council review the following
policy questions regarding an update to the Commemorative B ench P rogram:
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Staff Memo
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Attachement B Appication Form
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following objectives for the program update:
1. Review to ensure the Town has a program that is administered with
clear expectations to donors
2. Town bench program should reflect costs associated with the program
and reviewed periodically
3. Town bench program should resolve expired benches and allow for a
continuation of requests moving forward
4. Administer the bench program in an orderly and timely way, allowing
current participants time to respond upon pending expirations and
being responsive to new participants
IV. CURRENT INVENTORY OF OVERALL BENCHES AND CORRRESPONDING
COMMEMORATIVE BENCHES
The current inventory of commemorative benches totals 58 benches and is identified as
follows: 1) those up for renewal; 2) benches with agreements; and 3) benches without
agreements.
Vail Village | 92 Total benches
39 commemorative benches, 15 with agreements, 6 no agreements, 18 currently
up for renewal
31 available in more desirable spots
22 are located in less desirable locations such as designated smoking areas, bus
shelters and hard to find locations
Vail Village area includes Bridge Street, Gore Creek Drive, Wall Street, Gore
Creek Promenade, Slifer Plaza, Seibert Circle, International Bridge, East
Meadow Drive and Vail Transportation Center
Lionshead Mall | 38 Total benches
All 38 locations are available for participation in the commemorative bench
program; however, donor selections have focused on locations in Vail Village as
more desirable
Vail Parks | 14 Total benches
10 commemorative benches, 2 with agreements, 1 no agreement, 7 currently up
for renewal
Bighorn Park = 2 2 with agreements 2 up for renewal
Ford Park = 3 2 with agreements 1 no agreement 2 up for renewal
Kendall Park = 1 1 with agreement 1 up for renewal
Willow Park = 2 2 with agreements 2 up for renewal
Stephens Park = 3 1 with agreement
Mayors Park = 3 1 with agreement
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Miscellaneous Areas | 5 benches
Locations: Library, Dobson Ice Arena, Vail Valley Drive bus stop
1 with agreements, 2 no agreements, 2 up for renewal
Memorialized in perpetuity w/Town Council approval | 4 benches
Rod Slifer bench at Slifer Square No Records/agreement
Pam Brandmeyer behind the Library Signed agreement
Kathy Langenwalter/Dick Cleveland at Children’s Fountain Signed agreements
Ryan Cunningham on Gore Creek Drive Signed agreement
V. OTHER MEMORIALS
In addition to the commemorative benches, staff has identified three additional
memorial plaques; however, there is no record of a formal review or approval process
by the Town Council:
Susan B. Nott Memorial Bridge (also known as Aspen Court Bridge). Susan was
a local ice climber and mountaineer; she died in 2006. The plaque is on the north
end of the bridge. Susan’s mother was one of the founders of the Vail Nature
Center and is still active in the community.
Elizabeth Alexandra Burks, April 8, 1991 – September 11, 1993. Elizabeth’s
plaque is located on a stone in the center of a flower bed at Stephen’s Park.
Elizabeth was hit while being pushed in a stroller on the South Frontage Road
near the park. Elizabeth’s family has since left the valley.
Newt Wheatley, Katsos Ranch Open Space, placed with permission by friends
and family. Newt was an ice climber who died in an avalanche in Officer’s Gulch.
VI. PROPOSED COMMEMORATIVE BENCH POLICY UPDATES
Staff has proposed the following be implemented into the new Commemorative Bench
Program to reflect the growing demand and address recurring costs:
1. Effective January 1, 2020, Town of Vail Commemorative Benches will be
approved for a 5-year term at a cost of $4,000 with no renewal. Donor will
receive their bench plaque at the end of their 5-year term; if the donor can not be
located, the plaque will be kept at the Public Works Administrative office for a
determined amount of time.
2. Benches up for renewal under the existing 10-year term will be notified of the
new policy once approved and given the opportunity to renew at the new 5-year
term at $4,000 or offered to have their bench plaque mailed to them. In the
notification from the Town, it will be made clear that this will be the last term
offered.
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3. With the new 5-year term policy, this will free up opportunities for other donors to
utilize the program. Past donors may seek out a variety of area non-profit
organizations for additional commemoration opportunities, such as the Vail
Public Library, Vail Memorial Park and many others, once their bench term is up.
4. Every two years, the rate structure will be increased to help offset the cost and
maintenance of the benches based on the annual Denver/Boulder CPI inflation
calculation.
5. The new policy will make it clear to donors that they are purchasing the
opportunity to honor a loved one during a specified 5-year term and are not
buying the bench or a guaranteed spot.
6. The bench will be placed at the discretion of the Town within Vail Village or the
Lionshead Mall. (Note: Most favorable location is within Vail Village; this change
will help redistribute benches throughout both villages and eliminate existing
issues of placing benches back in their requested spot due to necessary removal
for redevelopment, special events and snow removal).
7. Commemorative benches will be placed only within Vail Village and Lionshead
Mall. Existing benches will be eliminated from parks and along recreation trails
due to space limitations, maintenance access and overall coordination
challenges. These benches will be relocated to Vail Village or Lionshead. (Note:
One option is to exempt the Mayors Park bench location due to its visibility and
popularity.
8. The maximum size for the bench plaque is 2 ½” x 6” and will be ordered and
installed by the Town.
VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATON
Staff recommends that the Town Council review the recommended policy update for
the Commemorative Bench Program and direct staff accordingly.
VIII. ACTION REQUESTED BY COUNCIL
Staff recommends that the Town Council review the following policy questions
regarding an update to the Commemorative Bench Program:
Does the Town Council support a new one-time, 5-year term for the
Commemorative Bench program effective January 1, 2020 in which current
benches up for renewal would have the opportunity to participate in the 5-year
term?
Does the Town Council support a 5-year term cost of $4,000 in 2020 to be
increased every two years based on the annual Denver/Boulder CPI inflation
calculation to offset the cost of maintenance and administration?
Does the Town Council support refining the Commemorative Bench program
to the geographic areas of Vail Village and Lionshead Mall with the exception
of Mayors Park? This would eliminate commemorative benches in outlying
parks and other locations unless the bench has been authorized the Town
Council.
Does the Town Council support placement of benches at staff’s discretion?
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Does the Town Council wish to memorialize plaques in memory of Susan B.
Nott, Elizabeth Burks and Newt Wheatley?
Attachments:
Appendix A Other Comparison Bench Programs
Appendix B Current Bench Program Application Agreement Form
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RESEARCH OF OTHER BENCH PROGRAMS FOR COMPARISON
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
$10,000.00 per Bench.
Bench styles very.
Lifetime Term.
Plaque: Thin engraved copper plate.
Replacement, donor gives annual gift to garden.
No more space available due to lifetime term.
Vail Memorial Park, East Vail
Price varies due to different options and if Vail Residence, Eagle County Resident or
Non‐Vail or Eagle County Resident.
Stone Bench:
o $30,000.00
Flagstone along base of the dry stacked walls:
o Vail Resident* $2,000.00
o Eagle County Resident** $3,500.00
o Non‐Vail or Eagle County Resident $5,000.00
Stone in one of the dry stacked walls:
o Vail Resident* $2,500.00
o Eagle County Resident** $3,750.00
o Non‐Vail or Eagle County Resident $6,250.00
Boulder though out park:
o Vail Resident* $5,000.00
o Eagle County Resident** $6,250.00
o Non‐Vail or Eagle County Resident $8,750.00
Vail and Eagle County Resident is someone who has lived in or owned property in the
Town of Vail or County for 5 consecutive years at any time in their lives.
Lifetime Term
Denver Botanic Gardens
$10,000.00.
Teak Bench.
10‐year Term.
Plaque: Bronze
Renewal fee is another $10,000.00 for an additional 10‐year term.
Limits number of benches that can be sold.
Denver Zoo
$10,000. Two years ago they sold for $2,500.00.
3 bench types:
o Large Log bench cut in half set on log supports.
o Wooden stat bench w/metal frame.
o Plastic composite bench.
10 year term with first right of refusal, renewal term @ $10,000.00
Plaque: Thin engraved copper plate.
Crested Butte, Colorado (Ski Resort)
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$1,800.00 / wood bench / 20‐year term.
$2,800.00 / powder‐coated metal bench / 20‐year term.
Winter Park, Colorado (Ski Resort)
$3,500.00 easily.
Powder‐coated metal bench.
Life‐cycle Term. Donor may extend the life‐cycle term by paying the current value of a
new donation.
Plaque: Bronze
Steamboat Spring, Colorado (Ski Resort)
Canceled Bench program.
Maintenance became an issue, got tired of program.
Aspen, Silverthorne, Telluride and Boulder – No bench programs.
Santa Cruz, California (Costal Resort)
$2,500.00.
Plastic composite bench with brass plaque.
10‐year term.
Program is young, reviewing their policy to look at price and renewal term.
Whistler, BC (Ski Resort)
Tribute Plaque Program
$3,000.00
Recycled plastic stats with power coated aluminum frames.
10‐year term with 10‐year renewal term @ $3,000.00.
Plaque: Bronze
Add 2 additional plaques for an additional cost of $500.00 per plaque all conditions of
the original agreement including the term of the agreement will apply.
Victoria, BC
$3,000.00 / wood boards’ w/metal frame / 10‐year term.
$3,500.00 / wood boards’ w/metal frame / 20‐year term.
Plaque: Bronze
Both contracts are without a renewal option.
Only existing benches are available, no new locations. This may change.
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VA I L TO W N C O UNC I L A G E ND A ME MO
I T E M /T O P I C: D R B / P E C Update
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Chris Neubecker, P lanning Manager
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
June 5, 2019 D R B Meeting Results
June 10, 2019 P E C Meeting Results
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D E S IG N R E V IE W B O AR D
June 5, 2019, 3:00 P M
Town Council C hambers
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
1.Call to Order
2.Project Orientation
2.1.2:00 P M
3.Site Visits
3.1.1 Vail Road - Four Seasons Flame Restaurant
3.2.696 Forest Road - LS C 27 L L C Residence
4.Main Agenda
4.1.D R B19-0144 - Four Seasons Flame Restaurant
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 1 Vail Road/Lot A-C, Vail Village Filing 2
Applicant: Ex Vail LLC Extell Development, represented by OZ Architecture
Planner: Erik Gates
1. Approved with the condition that rose colored paneling be used.
Doug Cahill moved to approve with conditions. Peter Cope seconded the
motion and it passed (4-0).
Absent:(1)Campbell
4.2.D R B19-0056 - Nova Sherman L LC Residence
Final review of a new construction (duplex)
Address/Legal Description: 4822 Meadow Lane/Lot 9, Bighorn 5th Addition
Applicant: Nova Sherman L L C, represented by RA L Architects I nc.
Planner: Ashley Clark
Doug Cahill moved to approve. Peter Cope seconded the motion and it
passed (4-0).
Absent:(1)Campbell
4.3.D R B19-0186 - Ostling Residence
Final review of new construction (duplex remodel/rebuild)
Address/Legal Description: 706 Forest Road Units A & B/Lot 9, Block 1, Vail
Village Filing 6
Applicant: Paul & Danita Ostling, represented by Shepherd Resources, I nc.
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Planner: Ashley Clark
Doug Cahill moved to table to J une 19, 2019. J ohn Rediker seconded the
motion and it passed (4-0).
Absent:(1)Campbell
4.4.D R B19-0187 - L S C 27 L LC
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 696 Forest Road/Lot 8, Block 1, Vail Village
Filing 6
Applicant: L S C 27 LLC, represented by Suman Architects
Planner: J onathan Spence
Doug Cahill moved to approve. Peter Cope seconded the motion and it
passed (4-0).
Absent:(1)Campbell
4.5.P E C19-0017 - Title 12 & 14 Code Clean-up Discussion
Final review of a zoning code text amendment
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.Staff Approvals
5.1.B19-0174 - Schaetzel Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (reroof)
Address/Legal Description: 2566 Arosa Drive/Lot 5, Block C, Vail Das
Schone Filing 1
Applicant: W illiam & Barbara Schaetzel, represented by Colorado
Contracting Unlimited
Planner: Glen Morgan
5.2.D R B18-0521 - The Valley Condominiums
Final review of an exterior alteration (stairs)
Address/Legal Description: 1522 Buffehr Creek Road/Parcel A, Lion's Ridge
Subdivision Filing 2
Applicant: The Valley Condominiums
Planner: Chris Neubecker
5.3.D R B19-0076 - Timber Falls Condominiums
Final review of an exterior alteration (tennis courts)
Address/Legal Description: 4451 Timber Falls Court/Timber Falls
Condominiums
Applicant: Timber Falls Owners Association I nc., represented by Mountain
Valley Property Management
Planner: Erik Gates
5.4.D R B19-0127 - Riverhouse Condominiums
Final review of an exterior alteration (repaint)
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Address/Legal Description: 83 W illow Place/Lot 3, Block 6, Vail Village Filing
1
Applicant: Riverhouse Condominiums, represented by Sharper I mage
Painting, I nc.
Planner: Chris Neubecker
5.5.D R B19-0136 - Rosenbach Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (siding)
Address/Legal Description: 103 Rockledge Road/Lot 4, Block 7, Vail Village
Filing 1/Raether Minor Subdivision Replat
Applicant: Gary & Susan Rosenbach, represented by Shaeffer Hyde
Construction
Planner: Erik Gates
5.6.D R B19-0137 - La Nonna Ristorante
Final review of an exterior alteration (retractable awning)
Address/Legal Description: 100 East Meadow Drive Unit 24/Lot O, Block
5D, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Nico Vail I nc., represented by Sign Design
Planner: J onathan Spence
5.7.D R B19-0139 - Kemosabe
Final review of an exterior alteration (lights)
Address/Legal Description: 230 Bridge Street/Lot B, Block 5, Vail Village
Filing 1
Applicant: Slifer Building L L C, represented by J en Bastien
Planner: Chris Neubecker
5.8.D R B19-0141 - Mad Jess Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (deck/A C units)
Address/Legal Description: 344 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 10, Block 2, Vail
Village Filing 3
Applicant: Mad J ess Properties L L C, represented by K H W ebb Architects
Planner: Erik Gates
5.9.D R B19-0155 - Sunwood at Vail Condominiums
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 4594 Meadow Drive/Sunwood at Vail
Conodminiums
Applicant: Sunwood at Vail Condominiums, represented by Mountain Valley
Property Management
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.10.D R B19-0156 - Lindseth Residence
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 4376 Streamside Circle W est Unit A/Lot 5,
Bighorn Subdivision 4th Addition
Applicant: Virginia M. Lindseth Trust, represented by Mountain Valley
Property Management
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Planner: Ashley Clark
5.11.D R B19-0159 - Flower Residence
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 1335 Westhaven Drive/Cascade Village -
Cascade Creek
Applicant: Elizabeth Ramsey Flower
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.12.D R B19-0161 - Sampson Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (retaining walls)
Address/Legal Description: 1824 Alta Circle/Lot 36, Vail Village W est Filing 1
Applicant: Peter Sampson
Planner: Erik Gates
5.13.D R B19-0167 - Bealer Residence
Final review of a change to approved plans (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 1975 Placid Drive Unit 12/Lot 29-42, Vail Village
West Filing 2
Applicant: J ohn & Natalia Bealer, represented by Beth Levine Architect, I nc.
Planner: Erik Gates
5.14.D R B19-0169 - Bryan Residence
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 5107 Main Gore Drive North / Lot 4, Block 1,
Bighorn Subdivision 5th Addition
Applicant: Scott Bryan
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.15.D R B19-0170 - Streich Residence
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 5097 Main Gore Drive North / Lots 2 & 3, Block
1, Bighorn Subdivision 5th Addition
Applicant: Frederick Streich
Planner: J onathan Spence
5.16.D R B19-0171 - Schaefer Residence
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description:
1874 Glacier Court Unit A/Lot 22, Block 2, Lion's Ridge Subdivision Filing 3
Applicant: Sawyer Family Partners LTD, represented by Mike Schaefer
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.17.D R B19-0172 - Mad Jess Properties L LC
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 344 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 10, Block 2, Vail
Village Filing 3
Applicant: Mad J ess Properties L L C, represented by Old Growth Tree
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Service
Planner: Erik Gates
5.18.D R B19-0173 - Storr Residence
Final review of a change to approved plans (landscaping)
Address/Legal Description: 1965 Sunburst Drive/Lot 11, Vail Valley Filing 3
Applicant: Hans G. Storr Revocable Trust, represented by Sipes Architects,
I nc.
Planner: J onathan Spence
5.19.D R B19-0179 - Santisi Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 2655 Larkspur Lane / Lot 4, Block 2, Vail
I ntermountain
Applicant: Michael Santisi
Planner: J onathan Spence
5.20.D R B19-0182 - Festa Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (venting)
Address/Legal Description: 5040 Main Gore Place Unit C1 / Sundial Phase
2
Applicant: J erome Festa, represented by Rob Hall's Kitchens Plus
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.21.D R B19-0183 - Vath Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (paint/windows/doors/reroof)
Address/Legal Description: 1044 Homestake Circle/Lot 4, Block 6, Vail
Village Filing 7
Applicant: Tricia & Steven Vath, represented by TA B Associates, I nc.
Planner: J onathan Spence
5.22.D R B19-0184 - Edelweiss Condominiums
Final review of an exterior alteration (repaint)
Address/Legal Description: 103 W illow Place/Lot 4, Block 6, Vail Village
Filing 1
Applicant: Edelweiss Condominiums, represented by Sharper I mage
Painting, I nc.
Planner: Chris Neubecker
5.23.D R B19-0188 - Kesavan Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (vent)
Address/Legal Description: 114 W illow Road Unit 660-661/Lot 7, Block 6,
Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Srinivasan & Amy Kesavan, represented by Carlson Construction
Company, I nc.
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.24.D R B19-0189 - Vail Marriott
Final review of an exterior alteration (reroof)
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Address/Legal Description: 715 W est Lionshead Circle/West Day
Subdivision
Applicant: Diamondrock Vail Owner LLC, represented by The Roofing
Company
Planner: J onathan Spence
5.25.D R B19-0191 - Vail Marriott
Final review of an exterior alteration (reroof)
Address/Legal Description: 715 W est Lionshead Circle/West Day
Subdivision
Applicant: Diamondrock Vail Owner LLC, represented by The Roofing
Company
Planner: J onathan Spence
5.26.D R B19-0193 - Cimex Invest Inc.
Final review of a change to approved plans (landscaping)
Address/Legal Description: 165 Forest Road/Lot 29, Block 7, Vail Village
Filing 1
Applicant: Cimex I nvest I nc., represented by Berglund Architects
Planner: Chris Neubecker
5.27.D R B19-0194 - Kneser Residence
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 4173 Spruce W ay Unit B/Lot 11, Block 9,
Bighorn Subdivision 3rd Filing
Applicant: J ames & Sally Kneser, represented by Old Growth Tree Service
Planner: J onathan Spence
5.28.D R B19-0195 - Vail Ptarmigan LL C
Final review of a change to approved plans (windows/GRFA)
Address/Legal Description: 1067 Ptarmigan Road/Lot 3, Block 5, Vail Village
Filing 7/Vail Village Filing 10
Applicant: Vail Ptarmigan LLC, represented by Sipes Architects, I nc.
Planner: Erik Gates
5.29.D R B19-0196 - Lion Square Lodge
Final review of an exterior alteration (A C unit)
Address/Legal Description: 660 Lionshead Place/Lot 1, Vail Lionshead Filing
1 First Addition
Applicant: Lion Square Lodge, represented by C & C Plumbing &
Mechanical
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.30.D R B19-0197 - Peregrine Group Development L LC
Final review of a change to approved plans (grading/elevations/chimney)
Address/Legal Description: 5002 Snowshoe Lane/Lot 23, Vail Meadows
Filing 1
Applicant: Peregrine Group Development L L C, represented by Krueger
Architects
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Planner: Ashley Clark
5.31.D R B19-0198 - 1022 Eagles Nest LL C
Final review of a change to approved plans (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 1022 Eagles Nest Circle/Lot 3, Block 6, Vail
Village Filing 7
Applicant: 1022 Eagles Nest L L C, represented by Suman Architects
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.32.D R B19-0202 - Anderson Residence
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 1160 Sandstone Drive/Lot 1 & 2, Block 1, Lion's
Ridge Subdivision Filing 4
Applicant: Todger Anderson, represented by Old Growth Tree Service
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.33.D R B19-0203 - Robinson Family Realty L LC
Final review of an exterior alteration (vent/A C unit)
Address/Legal Description: 100 East Meadow Drive Unit 8/Lot M & O, Block
5D, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Robinson Family Realty LLC, represented by Vail Construction
Services
Planner: J onathan Spence
5.34.D R B19-0204 - Motsinger & Kellerman Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 3971 Bighorn Road 7I /Pitkin Creek Park Phase
I I I
Applicant: J ames F. Motsinger & Anne E. Kellerman Revocable Trust,
represented by W LM Building and Home Services
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.35.D R B19-0205 - Frost Townhomes
Final review of a change to approved plans (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 5187 Black Gore Drive/Lot 5, Heather of Vail
Applicant: Frost Townhouses, represented by LK S M Design, P C
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.36.D R B19-0206 - Zvibleman Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (sliding door)
Address/Legal Description: 1817 Meadow Ridge Road Unit 5/Lot 21, Buffehr
Creek Resubdivision
Applicant: Deborah & Barry Zvibleman, represented by Ron Kirkham
Planner: J onathan Spence
5.37.D R B19-0210 - Mitchell/Hussman Residences
Final review of an exterior alteration (repaint)
Address/Legal Description: 327 Rockledge Road Units E & W /Lots A & B,
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Rockledge Subdivision
Applicant: Dean Mitchell 2012 I rrevocable Gift Trust & Hussman Family
Trust, represented by Chadd Ziegler
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.38.D R B18-0211 - Shaefer Residence
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 1874 Glacier Court Unit A/Lot 22, Block 2, Lion's
Ridge Subdivision Filing 3
Applicant: Mike Schaefer
Planner: Ashley Clark
5.39.D R B19-0214 - P.E. Corp S A Karl Edgerton Residence
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 3946 Lupine Drive/Lot 5, Block 2, Bighorn
Subdivision 1st Addition
Applicant: P.E. Corp S A Karl Edgerton, represented by Mountain Valley
Property Management
Planner: Erik Gates
5.40.D R B19-0215 - Manchester Residence
Final review of a change to approved plans (roof)
Address/Legal Description: 2794 Snowberry Drive/Lot 16, Block 9, Vail
I ntermountain Development Subdivision
Applicant: Last Ridge Development Corp, represented by I ntention
Architecture
Planner: J onathan Spence
The applic ations and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during
regular office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South
Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that
precede the public hearing in the Town of Vail Town C ounc il Chambers. Times and order of
items are approximate, subject to c hange, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time
the Design Review Board will c onsider an item. Please call 970-479-2138 for additional
information. Sign language interpretation available upon request with 24-hour notification, dial
711.
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P L ANNI NG AND E NV I RO NM E NTAL C O M M I S S I O N
J une 10, 2019, 1:00 P M
Town Council C hambers
75 S. F rontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
1.Call to Order
Present: Pam Hopkins, Karen Perez, Brian Stockmar, Brian Gillette, Rollie
Kjesbo, J ohn Ryan Lockman
Absent: Ludwig Kurz
1.1.Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal advice
on specific legal questions, regarding quasi-judicial decision making.
30 min.
Brian Gillette moved to convene in Executive Session. Pam Hopkins
seconded the motion and it passed (6-0).
Absent:(1)Kurz
Karen Perez moved to adjourn Executive Session. Brian Gillette seconded
the motion and it passed (6-0).
Absent:(1)Kurz
1.2.Actions resulting from Executive Session 5 min.
2.Site Visits
2.1.2699 Davos Trail - Mexamer Davos L L C
3.Main Agenda
3.1.An appeal, pursuant to Section 12-3-3, Appeals, Vail Town Code, of an
interpretation by the Administrator of the Community Development
Department concerning Section 12-10-4: Additions or Changes, Vail Town
Code, regarding parking requirements for a redevelopment project, located
at 616 West Lionshead Circle/Lot 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 4 (Concert Hall
Plaza), and setting forth details in regards thereto. (TC19-0003)
45 min.
Applicant:Hughes Land Holding Trust, represented by Pierce Architects
Planner:Chris Neubecker
Mr. Neubecker reviewed the appeal application and provided the
commission with staff’s interpretation of the Town Code.
There was a discussion regarding the difference between an addition and
new construction and the role each plays in triggering parking
requirements.
Mr. Neubecker stated that parking would not be required for the portion of
the building to remain, but would be required for the addition or new
construction.
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Chairman Stockmar stated that a demo/rebuild is an addition by scraping
a substantial portion of a building and creating new construction in place of
the structure that was demolished. Mr. Stockmar clarified that the
foundation will remain.
Mr. Neubecker affirmed Mr. Stockmar ’s characterization and reiterated
that parking will only be required for the portion of new construction.
Mr. Lockman confirmed that under their review was staff’s interpretation of
the code and not a specific project. Upon inquiry from Mr. Lockman, Mr.
Neubecker confirmed this understanding, but that their decision may
impact future applications.
Mr. W illiam Pierce on behalf of the Hughes Land Trust, provided a
presentation. Mr. Pierce read from Mr. Neubecker ’s memo. Mr. Pierce
stated that they intend to construct new residential units and plan to provide
parking for those units.
Mr. Pierce argued that they are decreasing the demand for parking. Mr.
Pierce stated this discussion precipitated from their desire to lower the
pedestrian walkway level to be at the same elevation as the bus drop off.
He stated that they would like to eliminate the grade change from the bus
drop off to pedestrian walk-through level of the building.
Mr. Pierce stated the existing foundation is in good shape and would like to
utilize it.
Upon inquiry from Ms. Hopkins, Mr. Pierce described the grade of the site
and how they would like to lower the grade to remove the steps to allow for
pedestrian flow. Mr. Pierce stated that an entire set of steps on the east
side could be removed as a result of lowering the grade.
Mr. Pierce stated that they are proposing to use mechanized parking on
the site. Utilizing sheet A0.00.2 showing cubic volume of the building, Mr.
Pierce described the volume being removed and being maintained.
Mr. Pierce showed an image of 288 Bridge Street and stated that it was an
example of a demolition project. He stated at the time it was not considered
a demo/rebuild. He then reviewed the parking requirements and payment-
in-lieu for 288 Bridge Street.
Mr. Pierce then discussed Golden Peak renovation and stated it is similar
to the Concert Hall Plaza.
Mr. Pierce then reviewed the plans for the Landmark and stated that
parking was never provided. He then reviewed the Lionshead Master Plan
and stated they plan to provide all required parking for new uses.
Commissioner Stockmar called for public comments.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Neubecker stated that the code does not refer to volume of a building,
it refers to floor area. He noted that they are essentially removing the
building and then infilling into the existing foundation area.
Upon inquiry from Commissioner Gillette, Mr. Neubecker stated all the
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floor area will be removed.
There was a discussion regarding other options available to meet the
parking requirement.
Mr. Pierce stated that they are reducing the number of parking spaces and
for that reason they are reducing the parking demand.
Mr. Lockman stated the key point is that while the foundation is remaining
the space above is being removed.
Mr. Pierce stated that Mr. Neubecker ’s memo refers to redevelopment.
Mr. Lockman stated that Section 12-10-4, Addition or Changes, was
interpreted correctly by town staff. He noted that while the foundation
remains, this is a rebuild and parking needs to be provided.
Ms. Hopkins concurred with Mr. Lockman.
Ms. Perez concurred and stated that this is a new build even though the
foundation remains intact. She advised the applicant to explore one of the
other remedies available in the code to address parking.
Mr. Gillette stated it comes down to whether or not this is a new building or
an existing building and it is not quantified. Mr. Pierce confirmed there is
no existing GRFA, however, there is floor area.
Mr. Neubecker read Section 12-10-4 into the record.
Mr. Gillette stated the P E C must decide if this is an existing building or not.
Mr. Gillette stated there was a purpose the code was written this way.
Mr. Kjesbo stated that it is an existing building, with a change in use and
destroying the retail that is existing. He stated he is inclined to agree that
this is an addition or enlargement of an existing building and stated the
code’s intent is for parking to be provided for the new area. He noted that
floor area or GRFA is not included in the section.
Mr. Spence stated that the applicant could propose a text amendment to
clarify the current code.
Mr. Stockmar stated that the existing code is insufficient to make a
determination on its face. Mr. Stockmar noted the constraints the board
operates under, the board is unable to expand the code or create a new
category. He concurred with the majority of commissioners. Mr. Stockmar
stated that the board does not have the flexibility or power to create new
language. He noted that his vote would be to uphold the staff determination.
Rollie Kjesbo moved to uphold the Administrator's Determination. J ohn-Ryan
Lockman seconded the motion and it passed (5-1).
Ayes:(5)Hopkins, Kjesbo, Lockman, Perez, Stockmar
Nays:(1)Gillette
Absent:(1)Kurz
3.2.A request for the review of a variance from Section 12-6D-6, Setbacks, Vail
Town Code, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-17-1,
Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow for a variance to the front setback of 20
45 min.
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feet for a new Two-Family residential building, located at 2699 Davos
Trail/Lot 16, Block B, Vail Ridge Subdivision, and setting forth details in
regard thereto. (P E C 19-0015)
Applicant:Mexamer Davos LLC, represented by Scott S. Turnipseed A I A
Planner:Chris Neubecker
Mr. Neubecker presented the application. He noted that the code has
provisions for garages on steep lot, with grades of 30% or greater. He
stated that moving the structure around on the property has implications for
site disturbance. He further stated that evidence has not been provided to
demonstrate the lot as undevelopable. He noted that a previous subdivision
and lot line adjustment is creating constraints on the lot.
Mr. Stockmar asked if the garage has minimal setback and that the code
does not allow for an extension of that plane above the garage to include
any GRFA above.
Mr. Neubecker confirmed that GRFA or living space is not allowed above
the garage in the setback.
Mr. Glenn Harakal, architect with Scott Turnipseed Architecture, presented
the request for the variance. He noted the edge of the existing access
easement for the existing garage. Using a site plan, Mr. Harakal
demonstrated where the garage is sited.
Mr. Harakal stated that they are asking for variance because the last D RB
meeting where the D RB liked the structure with one negative comment
being that it appeared that the building as artificially pushed back into the
hillside.
Mr. Harakal stated that the building will be 30’ into the ground if they went
to a 20’ front setback. He described the parking and stairs at the property
across the street and noted they dealt with a similar condition.
Chairman Stockmar called for public comment.
Randy Fisher, owner of lot 17, stated the he re-subdivided the property in
1998 and the existing house he added on to was not needed. He
subdivided the property to show that a house could be built in compliance
on Lot 16. He noted that there is another way to develop the property and
argued that it can be done and has developed other properties in
compliance. He noted that he has investigated what it would take to develop
the house and described how. He stated he is concerned because it
impacts the value of his property. He noted there are other issues involved
but if you’re going to allow variances at the end of subdivision, then some
thought should be given to creating an access the spur. He stated it’s a
dangerous situation because large trucks are forced to back out. Mr.
Fisher stated that the existing dangerous condition would be exacerbated
by a structure in the setback. He asked the board to consider the
ramifications of bringing a building closer to the street. He stated he was
not notified of the meeting and would like to have time to prepare and would
like more opportunity.
J ay Nobrega, representing the developers, stated a concept was
presented to the D RB that did not required a variance but moving it
forward offers a superior design and argued that there has been
reasonable allowances made.
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Mr. Harakal stated he looked up all the adjacent properties and provided
the town with stamped envelopes for public notice.
Mr. Neubecker stated that a comment was made that the building would
look better, which is not a variance criteria. He further noted that other
properties may have been granted variances, however, each application
must stand on its own. Mr. Neubecker noted that the code does not limit
the length of retaining walls. He noted that he did not know the impact to
the site if they split and moved the upper portion back, which may increase
site coverage. He stated site coverage would be a separate issue.
Upon inquiry from Mr. Gillette, Mr. Neubecker stated that the D RB may
approve a garage in the front setback on a steep slope.
Mr. Kjesbo stated that the applicant stated the house can be built without
variances and noted that with new construction the design must be to the
lot and not require variances to make it work. The garage could be in the
setback and noted that he would not support a variance for GRFA in the
front setback. He further noted that this may be too much house for the lot
and a single-family structure may be more appropriate. He noted for those
reasons he cannot support the variance request.
Mr. Gillette concurred with Mr. Kjesbo and noted that the orientation of the
house is contrived and when compared with the lot, it does not make
sense.
Ms. Perez stated that the role of the P E C is to see if it meets the criteria.
She noted that its unique in the steepness, the code provides relief with
respect for the garage and retaining walls at the D RB level. She noted the
grant of a variance would be a special privilege.
Ms. Hopkins concurred and noted that the site coverage may be difficult to
reach may be that the structure is too big for the lot.
Mr. Lockman concurred with Mr. Kjesbo and did not feel the criteria had
been met.
Mr. Stockmar echoed the comments from the other commissioners. He
noted page 8 of the staff memo, that essentially the relationship of the
requested variance that the proposed location of the home would have
negative impacts on other structures in the vicinity. He noted that a
variance grant would be a grant of special privilege, particularly because
the applicant has stated that there are alternative options that would meet
the requirements of the code.
Rollie Kjesbo moved to deny. Karen Perez seconded the motion and it
passed (6-0).
Absent:(1)Kurz
3.3.A worksession to discuss a zoning code text amendment, pursuant to
Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for prescribed regulations
amendments to Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, to update
definitions, including the removal of redundant definitions, the consolidation
of definitions defined multiple times, relocation of 20% hardscaping standard
to Title 14 and amendment to the landscaping regulation to allow up to 20%
permeable hardscaped space, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
45 min.
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(P E C19-0017)
Applicant:Town of Vail
Planner:Ashley Clark
Ms. Clark introduced the proposed text amendments. There are areas of
the code that can be cleaned up. I ssues are arranged in the memo in
order of easiest to most complicated issues. No formal action is being
requested today. We will take these proposed changes to the D RB before
returning to the P E C on J une 24. We are looking for feedback from the
P E C on the ideas proposed so far. Also, Pete Wadden, Watershed
Education Coordinator, is present to answer questions about landscaping.
Stockmar – Let’s make this a back and forth discussion.
Gillette – Please point out when you get to the issues raised by Dominic
Mauriello in his email to the P E C.
Clark – Discussed elements of the code that are duplicated or the same in
both Title 12 and Title 14. These are Category 1 changes. Category 2
changes – These are duplicated, but with different language
Stockmar- Should we consider creating one section of the code with
definitions?
Clark – I n some cases, the terms are very technical, and are specific to
design related issues.
Perez – Add a reference to state that any definitions not found in this
section, please refer to another code section.
Clark – I n a few sections of the code, there are regulations in the
definitions. She reviewed definitions of dwelling unit, and employee
housing units. Also, we can not regulate satellite dishes, and so this should
be removed from the code. Site Coverage has two methods for measuring;
we recommend removing the definition in Title 14, and keeping it in Title
12.
Stockmar – I have seen properties underground that were allowed to be
built to the property line.
Clark – Discussed definitions of slope, difference between Title 12 and
Title 14.
The Commission wanted to ensure that any place there is not a definition
in one Title, that a reference be added to guide people to other Title where
definitions sit.
Clark – Reviewed Category 3 definitions, including Administrator and Vail
Comprehensive Plan.
Gillette – We have a lot of master plans that make up the Comprehensive
Plans. Should we just refer to this as the Town Master Plan?
Clark reviewed Category 4 definitions – Definition of Landscaping and
Landscape area, needs to be fixed. Language on 20% of the core
development areas needs to be addressed.
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Stockmar – Does the code differentiate between natural, untouched areas,
and landscaped areas? W e have some regulations on riparian areas.
Pete W adden discussed the goals of improving Gore Creek water quality,
which includes reducing impervious areas.
Gillette – Concerned about existing hardscape that was counted as
landscaping, as mentioned by Mauriello in his email. W e should have an
exception for existing impervious hardscape that was previously counted as
landscaping.
Gillette – I s a drip though deck pervious, or impervious? W hat about gravel
drives? How do people demonstrate that something is pervious? The cost
of pervious pavers and patios is cost prohibitive.
Clark showed examples of projects that were able to meet their landscaping
without needing to use any hardscape to meet the code. None of the
projects she has worked on since arriving at the Town needed to use
hardscaping to meet their required landscaping.
Stockmar – The Town’s goal is to get water to percolate through the ground
before running to the creeks, to improve water quality.
Wadden – The Gore Creek Action Plan directs staff to work to reduce
impervious surfaces.
Gillette – I think the smaller lots and need for hardscape is more prevalent
than you are indicating today.
Clark – I will do some more research on smaller lots, and some of the lots
Mr. Gillette has worked on.
4.Approval of Minutes
4.1.P E C Results May 13, 2019
Karen Perez moved to approve. Rollie Kjesbo seconded the motion and it
passed (5-0).
Abstain:(1)Lockman
Absent:(1)Kurz
5.Adjournment
Rollie Kjesbo moved to adjourn. Karen Perez seconded the motion and it
passed (6-0).
Absent:(1)Kurz
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspec tion during regular offic e hours at the
Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The public is invited to attend the project
orientation and the site vis its that prec ede the public hearing in the Tow n of Vail Community Development Department.
Times and order of items are approximate, subject to c hange, and c annot be relied upon to determine at w hat time the
Planning and Environmental Commission w ill c onsider an item. Please c all (970) 479-2138 for additional information. Please
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call 711 for sign language interpretation 48 hour prior to meeting time.
Community Development Department
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I T E M /T O P I C: May 6 2019 A I P P Meeting Minutes
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Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2019 - 8:30 a.m.
Town Council Chambers
AIPP Board members present: Susan Bristol, Julie Hansen, Kathy Langenwalter, Bill Pierce, Kara Woods
AIPP Board members absent: Patricia Donovan, Margaret Rogers
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator
1. Roll call and approval of minutes from April 1st meeting.
2. Citizen input.
3. Stephen’s Park Artistic Concept Approval, Todd Oppenheimer (attached presentation)
Todd reviews the Stephen’s Park playground area and the existing structural conditions which are designated
within the improvements. He then reviews the artistic concepts as presented by selected artist Ben Roth in
collaboration with the TOV design team. The Gore Creek quality initiatives have served as an inspiration in the
artistic / play elements. The design will incorporate 20 to 25 oversized “horsetail” plants created from welded
pipe forming a maze throughout the playground. The height is about 16 feet (tapered) with a wire meshed top
and will be painted the vibrant green similar to the actual plant. There will also be a stump-like play feature
within the space. Ben will contribute to the design of the stump, but it will be fabricated elsewhere. Kathy wants
to ensure that the paint is durable and applied so it will not get damaged with use. She questions if it can be
climbable. Todd explains the sections will be ground at the weld. Molly comments that the horsetails will be
complimented with bouncy bug features continuing the creek habitat theme throughout the play area. It will
create a sense of being transformed to a Liliputian. She remarks today the Board should focus on the art for
discussion in order to proceed with design and construction approval. Kara asks the Board for remarks
pertaining to the artistic concepts. The Board compliments the designs presented and believes it will be a fun
artistic addition to the playground. The Board motions and unanimously approves the artistic design elements
by Ben Roth for the Stephen’s Park playground.
4. Red Sandstone Garage Public Art Installation.
Molly updates the Board on the art installation taking place on Friday May 10 @ 9 am – 1pm. The artist did not
send a template, so the contractors drilled the placements for the anchor bolts by hand. She shares the staging
for the installation with the Board, including the plan for securing the site, placement of semi, and crane
location. She asks the Board to view the work as soon as possible for remarks, comments, and approval which
is necessary for releasing final payment. The artist did not apply anti-graffiti coating, he suggests painting over
any additions to the blade. Molly remarks that we may want to consider applying it especially on the lower
portions. Kathy is concerned the rusting won’t happen if it is applied. Susan asks if a clear coat was applied.
Molly has requested a maintenance plan from the artist, but has not yet received it.
5. Summer Mural Program Update.
Molly informs the Board about some exciting exposure Kelsey Montague has recently received since we have
gone under contract with her. Her Instagram has increased by 40,000 due in part largely to Taylor Swift
commissioning Kelsey to create a mural in Nashville announcing the release of her new album. The Taylor
Swift image standing before Kelsey’s mural has over 2.5 million likes. It was also featured on televised media.
The Board feels strongly about capturing Kelsey’s mural in Vail with the film crew who is creating a youtube
series focusing on the #whatliftsyou campaign with Kelsey and Courtney Montague. Being Fourth generation
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Coloradans, they want to focus on culture in a mountain town. They feel like Vail is the perfect backdrop for
this episode. Since VLMD has passed on funding the filming, the Board moves to fund the filming. They feel it
not only captures the public art, but it is a great marketing tool for culture in Vail. They do not want this to be a
missed opportunity. The Montagues would also provide us with shorter clips for social media deliverables. We
are hoping to have a meet and greet, perhaps a coloring book signing, in partnership with the Four Seasons.
Molly is working on the contracts for Pedro/Jaimie July 15 - 19 & Pat Milbery – August 12 – 16. The Board
discusses the area for Pat’s mural. At this time, they do not feel like Pat’s mural should extend to the outer
walls, but to create a larger mural on the designated inside area. The Board would like to see some better
lighting in the area drawing your attention to the mural.
6. Collection maintenance.
10th Mountain Division Soldier is off-site and being conserved in Loveland. It will be re-installed the last
week in June when the Slifer Square construction is completed. There is a sign at the site explaining
why it is not in place.
Bronze collection should be cleaned in the coming months.
Stone collection cleaning – Molly is getting an estimate to have the stone sculptures and base of the
10th Mountain Soldier cleaned this summer.
Stickwork – Public Works removed middle portion by hand which did not survive the Spring
“snowmaggeden.” Sam Dougherty came to Vail to assess the installation. It is stable and visually fine.
Pat & Sam are pleased with how it looks with the middle section removed. We will continue to do basic
maintenance around it this summer. Molly will hire security during GoPro concerts for the sculpture.
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7. Coordinator Updates.
Budget update: $30,000 in winterfest. $50,000 EW Partners – donation towards Ford Park art shack will
be put in the supplemental budget.
Marketing & press – ad in ART, articles in Lifestyle & Vail Beaver Creek Mags.
Calendar of events & programs – Meetings – June 3, July 1, August 5, Sept. 9; Alpine events –
handout; Art Walks – June 26 – Aug 28
“Artspiration” - TedEx Public Art Video – Helen Marriage:
https://www.ted.com/talks/helen_marriage_public_art_that_turns_cities_into_playgrounds_of_the_imagi
nation?language=en
8. Meeting adjourned.
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I T E M /T O P I C: Minutes from the May 1, 2019 C S E Meeting
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C S E Minutes 5-1-2019
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COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS MEETING
Vail Town Council Chambers
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 @ 8:30a.m.-11:00a.m.
AGENDA:
Meeting materials can be accessed after 4/26/19 at the following link:
May Meeting Packet
1. @8:30a.m.: Administrative Items (10 minutes)
• Approval of the Minutes from the CSE Meeting on April 3, 2019, Approved 7-0
• Motion to approve final funding for 10th Mountain Parades
• Davis motioned, Kundolf second, Valenti recused, Approved 6-0
• Upcoming events to attend: Miano ran through upcoming events and
discussed tickets for LFA event
• Legacy Fighting Alliance – 5/3
• Vail Whitewater Race Series – Tuesday Nights 5/7-6/4
• Wadey- VRD looking for restaurant to host after party May 14th
• Vail Beaver Creek Restaurant Week -5/26-6/2
• GoPro Mountain Games – 6/6-6/9
2. @8:40a.m.: Event Recaps (40 minutes)
• Ski for MS – Meg Sheehan, (10 minutes)
Sheehan ran through presentation and added following comments:
Huge addition was Johnny Mosley coming to town, brought out a few
thousand people to say hello. He also got to ski with some larger donors.
-Tyler Hamilton was also on site to ski with everyone
Kundolf commented: you listened, you got sponsors and there was
excitement this year, very well done
-Davis motioned to approve final funding, Valenti second, approved 7-0
• Family Apres Ski – Brian Hall (10 minutes)-
Brian Hall went through his presentation and touched on the following
highlights. Got into Vail Daily, folks were out with families taking great photos
and getting involved with social media
-Gordon – maybe skip Christmas next year because it is already so busy? A)
I will probably do that next year but depends on funding and what not. It does
give confused people the opportunity to ask questions and get people
information. We used to have a town crier to answer questions
-Kundolf – A lot of people came in and they were pumped up. Keep the cirque
thing here and pump that up. And I like the idea of a town crier
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-Valenti – Dec. 30th- niece and nephew were in town and they loved it and it
helped us handle dinner with no reservation and kids.
-Gordon – Is Arrabelle a cash sponsor? A) Yes they are. Vail Resorts is not
currently. It seems like a great opportunity to pull these organizations together
to help expand and it can help with training
-Rediker- I think it went well this year and I am excited for next year. When
you come back for funding talk about advertising in Vail Daily etc.
-Hall- actually working on doing some trade with Vail Daily to help out and do
a kids guide to aid in promotion
-Kundolf- Talk to concierge, they do a newsletter that you could get involved
with. Talk to Victor the head concierge at Sonnenalp, he handles that
-Marco made motion to approve final funding, Barry second, pass ,7-0.
• Powabunga – Austin Gavlak, Alex Ballesteros (20 minutes)
Played two minute video overview of event and said a final edit is still to come
Gavlak ran through overview of presentation and added following comments:
-Super excited about first year, really hit our demographic
-Lot of people throughout community came together to help pull everything
together
-Gordon asked when he received dashboard? Gavlak answered last night at
about 6pm.
-Kundolf commented - think it was a great first year event after having some
concerns. Start earlier next year. The visual was great driving by.
I had people from Denver, young professionals, they came, they had money
and spent money and stayed longer because they realized it wasn’t exactly
EDM but live musicians.
-Rediker commented- I went, I had a great time, the production level was
really good. My coworkers that are your target demo said that they truly
enjoyed themselves.
-Gavlak – big misconception on what kind of music it was
-Wadey -- offered positive feedback on VIP area
-Gavlak – we were really proud of that. Had seating areas, bottle service,
passed hors d’oeuvres, could walk up towards the stage. It was a really neat
environment.
-great attendance to upgrade to VIP from day 1 to day 2
- Wadey asked - Do you have a plan to work on the Mexico City market? ---
-Gavlak stated: Yes, I have some connections with families in Mexico City
that will help out.
-Davis commented- Very overwhelmed with the positive feedback. Police,
EMT’s, Mike Vaughn, all spoke highly.
-Kundolf commented: I think the ticketed concept helped with the emergency
services and that was a positive
-Gordon added: If it’s free it’s just community people that aren’t looking to
spend money, ticketed brings people in. And the production level was terrific.
And the bands were top notch, even though I didn’t know them. And different
vendors, it was new and exciting
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-Wadey – talk about budget?
-Gavlak- we didn’t make money this year but that’s ok. I think now that we
have marketing materials to help next year.
-Wadey – thinking about dates for next year?
-Gavlak – we are talking about it, but we may look to April
-Vlaar- the walkways not having snow is something we are looking at to help
people get to the venue.
- Gavlak – yes, walking along the river is a better experience than walking
Along I70, it doesn’t create a fun energy.
-Davis- motion to approve final funding – Kundolf second – passed 7-0
3. @9:20a.m.: RFP Dates for 2020 Funding, Matt Miano (20 minutes)
-Miano ran through 2018 dates and proposed similar dates for 2019 and opened for
discussion
Kundolf -We need to have our regular meeting for recaps
Gordon- commented on holidays that would exclude him from participation and all
agreed to work around those dates
-First Funding meeting “Producer Interviews” will be held on Thursday October 10
-Wednesday, October 16 will be the ‘Allocations’ meeting, Newbury-Rediker
encouraged everyone to be on top of their scoring and Kundolf suggested that the
scores be due by Sunday night October 13 from all CSE members.
-Wadey asked if there were ways to sync the software and Vlaar said we had time to
look into that.
-Miano to send out calendar invites for all meetings which led to discussion of where
to host the meetings. With needs being ample space, ability to project presentations
as well as record the meetings all agreed that the Grandview would be great as it
also provides parking options.
-Newbury Rediker thought Patty McKenny may prefer council chambers
-Kundolf added that she would be here through funding meetings but would then be
moving on as her home is under contract for sale.
-Wadey encouraged staff to include the Vail Mountain permit website on our next
event producer newsletter so that everyone new deadlines to submit to Vail
Mountain for on-hill activation.
-Bisantz asked if there was anyway to solicit specific events and conversation
ensued about sending out an RFP, all agreed to add to next agenda for further
discussion
-Jana Morgan spoke as VLMDAC representative and commended CSE and spoke
about collaboration and thought working together would help with the RFP process
And encouraged CSE members to continue to attend VLMDAC meetings
4. @9:40am.: Event Producer Brand Meeting Recap, Mia Vlaar (10 minutes)
-Wadey asked for recommendations from VLMD and suggested that CSE would
love to share ideas with VLMDAC for event marketing
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-Vlaar commented that the event marketing primarily plays in the Front Range
and not destination markets. And that the brand meeting with event promoters
was really positive meeting. She shared that at end of meeting Ariel of bluegrass
started to chat with other producers and how they can align marketing efforts
together and the idea of collaboration between events really took off.
- Kundolf – look at visuals from VLMDAC, but I’m not sure how it aligns with
events
5. @10:20.m.: New Business and Community Input (5 minutes)
-Vail Holidays Update - staff – really good brainstorming session with Laurie and
Angela
Vlaar – talked about weekly meeting with Vail Mtn. and additional activation in
Village with the mountain. More animation and more reasons to come
Beth Howard is also very interested in getting involved and is now at the helm of
Vail Mtn.
-Kundolf – I think we need some new and fresh ideas and to activate in
November will take some money to be successful
-Global Solutions Forum is asking $50K of town council and Carlie has asked
why we funded as we did
-Davis- I think we were just to far apart and that is a larger ask than I think they
are out of step
-Valenti- it was thoroughly discussed and we were all conformable with amounts
-Davis – I trust that council understands what it would be if council opened up
dialogue for one of our smallest EE funded events and it would diminish our
work.
Adjournment - Newbury Motioned, Davis Second 7-0 @10:25a.m.
Next CSE Meeting:
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 – 8:30-11:00a.m. - Vail Town Council Chambers
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I T E M /T O P I C: Boards Appreciation Night Date August 27, 2019 Bone Diggers for Boards
A ppreciation Night
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I T E M /T O P I C: Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S . §24-6-402(4)(a)(b)(e) - to discuss the
purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests; to receive legal advice on
specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators,
Regarding: potential real property acquisition
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
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I T E M /T O P I C: Recess 4:40 p.m. (estimate)
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