HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-04 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
2:00 P M, February 4, 2020
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.Presentation / Discussion
1.1.Eagle River W ater & Sanitation District Capital Projects and Associated
Rate I ncreases
20 min.
Presenter(s): Linn Brooks, General Manager of Eagle River Water &
Sanitation District and J ames W ilkins, Director of Finance for Eagle River
W ater & Sanitation District
Action Requested of Council: None
Background: Eagle River Water & Saniation District will present an
overview of their upcoming capital projects and the associated increases in
water and wastewater rates. They will discuss the primary factors that are
causing rates to increase and show how E RW S D rates compare to other
water and wastewater treatment providers locally and nationally.
1.2.I -70 and C D OT Project Update 20 min.
Presenter(s): Greg Hall, Public W orks Director
Action Requested of Council: No action is requested at this time as this is
an informational update to the Town Council on current work associated with
I -70 and C D OT
Background:
The purpose of this item is to present updates on the I -70 corridor and
Colorado Department of Transportation. I nformation to be presented
includes:
Brief overview of the W est Vail Pass Auxiliary Lane Project and other
projects
I -70 Collaborative Effort Update
I -70 Coalition Update
C D OT 2040 I ntermountain Transportation Planning Region (I MTP R)
Regional Plan and My Transportation Plan statewide planning
process
Grant award for Vail Transit smart system update
Links to past studies on topic areas Town Council identified during
their retreat
Staff Recommendation: Provide Staff with any input regarding the issues
1.3.Eagle County Housing Task Force – “Breaking Down Barriers to Acquiring
Deed Restrictions” Presentation
20 min.
Presenter(s): Dr. Robert Lipnick, E C HTF Co-Chair and George Ruther,
Housing Director
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Background: The Eagle County Housing Task Force recently convened a
series of roundtable interviews with private sector participants involved with
housing developments to gain insights on how best to break down the
barriers to housing development within the Valley. The purpose of this
presentation is two-fold: 1) share the findings of the roundtable interviews,
and 2) share recommendations for breaking down barriers in the hopes of
increasing the supply of deed-restricted homes.
1.4.Bighorn Creek Crossing – Potential Deed-Restricted, Resident-Occupied
Development in East Vail
30 min.
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director
Background: An opportunity exists for the Town of Vail and the Colorado
Department of Transportation (C DoT) to enter into a public partnership to
address the housing needs of their respective organizations. There is a
potential deed-restricted, resident occupied development opportunity in East
Vail on a vacant parcel of land presently owned by the Colorado Department
of Transportation. The 1.82 acre vacant parcel is located at the intersection
of Spruce W ay and Columbine Drive.
1.5.Discussion on Revenue Generation through Taxes Versus Fees.10 min.
Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran, Finance Director
Action Requested of Council: None. I nformational only.
Background: Vail Town Council requested information on revenue
generation through taxes versus fees during their retreat on J anaury 21,
2020.
2.D R B / P E C Update (5 min.)
2.1.D RB / P E C Update
Presenter(s): J onathan Spence, Planning Manager
3.Information Update (5 min.)
3.1.V LHA J anuary 14, 2020 Meeting Results
3.2.J anuary Revenue Update
4.Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (10 min.)
4.1.Proposed Peer Resort Visits for 2020 10 min.
Presenter(s): Patty Mc Kenny, Assistant Town Manager, Mia Vlaar,
Economic Development Director
Action Requested of Council: I nput on suggestions for several peer resort
visits.
Background: Town Council programming includes budget for visiting peer
resorts in an effort to learn more about what is occurring in the comparable
ski resort industry. Several suggested locations will be reviewed for the
proposed 2020 visits.
5.Executive Session
5.1.Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e) - to determine
positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, regarding: potential
deed restricted housing sites; 2) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to receive legal
45 min.
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advice on specific legal questions; regarding: marijuana in town delivery
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
6.Recess
6.1.Recess 4:45 pm 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: Eagle River Water & S anitation District Capital P rojects and Associated Rate
I ncreases
P RE S E NT E R(S ): L inn Brooks, General Manager of E agle River Water & Sanitation District and
J ames W ilkins, Director of F inance for E agle River Water & Sanitation District
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: None
B AC K G RO UND: E agle River Water & Saniation District will present an overview of their
upcoming capital projects and the associated increases in water and wastewater rates. They will
discuss the primary factors that are causing rates to increase and show how E RW S D rates
compare to other water and wastewater treatment providers locally and nationally.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
E RW S D Memorandum Capital Projects and Rate Increases
2020 Rates for Monthly Water and W astewater Services
E RW S D Presentation
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Linn Brooks, General Manager
James Wilkins, Director of Finance
DATE: January 29, 2020
RE: Water and Wastewater Capital Projects and Associated Rate Increases
Summary: Linn Brooks and James Wilkins will present an overview of the Eagle River Water & Sanitation
District’s upcoming capital projects and the associated increases in water and wastewater rates. They will
discuss the primary factors that are causing rates to increase and show how district rates compare to
other water and wastewater treatment providers locally and nationally.
Background: The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District increased monthly rates for water and sewer
service in 2020. Monthly service rates pay for the operating costs of providing water and sewer services
on an annual basis.
Sewer service rates have increased 7.4%, resulting in an increase of $2.58 per month, per single family
equivalent (SFE), for an average customer. Water service rates have increased 11.1%, resulting in an
increase of $4.53 per month, per SFE, for an average customer. These increases are due to a variety of
factors:
• Regulations – the water and sanitation industry is highly regulated. As stewards of our natural
environment, the district proactively addresses regulations that will affect operations.
• Infrastructure Replacement – investment in upgrades and replacement for aging infrastructure is
implemented according to system condition assessments and master plans.
• Operating Costs – on average, water and sewer operational costs have increased 5.8%.
Sewer service rate increases are largely due to upcoming regulatory-driven capital projects, most notably
a major upgrade to the Avon wastewater treatment facility to meet new state nutrient regulations. This
project will allow the facility to comply with new and upcoming regulations, improve stream water quality,
increase capacity to meet future needs, replace aging infrastructure, and mitigate odor impacts.
The district remains a committed environmental and financial steward through master planning efforts to
address increased regulatory compliance standards. Budgeting for upcoming years represents the
essentials needed to continue operating in a proactive manner, while meeting the goals set for necessary
maintenance, replacement, and regulatory compliance, and still being responsible to our customers’
finances and expectations of service. Ongoing capital expenses to meet changing environmental
regulations and replace aging infrastructure are expected to result in rate increases in water and sewer
services of 8 to 10% for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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2020 Rates for Monthly Water and Wastewater Services
Linn Brooks, General Manager
James Wilkins, Director of Finance
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Eagle River Water & Sanitation District
Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority
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Service Areas
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Rate Drivers
•Regulations
•Infrastructure Replacement
•Operating Costs
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Regulations
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Nutrient Regulation 85
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Avon WastewaterNutrient Upgrade Project
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Avon WastewaterNutrient Upgrade Project
Headworks
Primaries
Aeration Basins and Blowers
Secondary Clarifiers and Pumping
Odor Control
Equalization
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Historical and Projected Capital Spending
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Infrastructure Replacement
10
November 2019 emergency water main
repair in Intermountain
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Operating Costs
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2020 Rates
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Estimated average monthly bill increases are per Single Family Equivalent (SFE).
Increases during the summer months will likely be higher for customers that use additional water for landscaping.
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Colorado High Country Peer Comparison:
Water and Sewer Monthly Costs
13Cost per SFE per MonthTown
Monthly Water Total Monthly Sewer Total
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National Monthly Cost Comparison:
50 Largest Cities Water & Wastewater Rate Survey
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2019 2020
Black & Veatch Management Consulting
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Historical and Projected Total Average Monthly
Bill, per SFE, for ERWSD Customers
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Water Efficiency and Cost Control Tools
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THANK YOU
Customer Service
970-476-7480
customerservice@erwsd.org
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2020 Rates for Monthly Water and Wastewater Services
Linn Brooks, General Manager
James Wilkins, Director of Finance
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Eagle River Water & Sanitation District
Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority
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3
Service Areas
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Rate Drivers
•Regulations
•Infrastructure Replacement
•Operating Costs
4 February 4, 2020 - Page 26 of 120
5
Regulations
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Nutrient Regulation 85
6 February 4, 2020 - Page 28 of 120
Avon Wastewater
Nutrient Upgrade Project
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Avon Wastewater
Nutrient Upgrade Project
Headworks
Primaries
Aeration Basins and Blowers
Secondary Clarifiers and Pumping
Odor Control
Equalization
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Historical and Projected
Capital Spending
9 February 4, 2020 - Page 31 of 120
Infrastructure Replacement
10
November 2019 emergency water main
repair in Intermountain
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Operating Costs
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2020 Rates
12
Estimated average monthly bill increases are per Single Family Equivalent (SFE).
Increases during the summer months will likely be higher for customers that use additional water for landscaping.
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Colorado High Country Peer Comparison:
Water and Sewer Monthly Costs
13Cost per SFE per MonthTown
Monthly Water Total Monthly Sewer Total
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National Monthly Cost Comparison:
50 Largest Cities Water & Wastewater Rate Survey
14
2019 2020
Black & Veatch Management Consulting
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Historical and Projected Total Average Monthly
Bill, per SFE, for ERWSD Customers
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Water Efficiency and Cost
Control Tools
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THANK YOU
Customer Service
970-476-7480
customerservice@erwsd.org
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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: I -70 and C D O T P roject Update
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Greg Hall, Public Works Director
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: No action is requested at this time as this is an
informational update to the Town Council on current work associated with I -70 and C D O T
B AC K G RO UND:
The purpose of this item is to present updates on the I -70 corridor and C olorado D epartment of
Transportation. I nformation to be presented includes:
B rief overview of the West Vail Pass Auxiliary L ane P roject and other projects
I -70 Collaborative E ffort Update
I -70 Coalition Update
C D O T 2040 I ntermountain Transportation P lanning Region (I MT P R) Regional P lan and My
Transportation P lan statewide planning process
Grant award for Vail Transit smart system update
L inks to past studies on topic areas Town Council identified during their retreat
S TAF F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: Provide S taff with any input regarding the issues
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
I70 Update
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TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Greg Hall, Director of Public Works and Transportation
DATE: February 4, 2020
SUBJECT: I -70 and CDOT Project update
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this item is to present updates on the I-70 corridor and Colorado Department of
Transportation projects.
Information to be presented includes:
Brief overview of the West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lane Project Status and other projects
I–70 Collaborative Effort Update
I-70 Coalition Update
CDOT 2040 Intermountain Transportation Planning Region (IMTPR) Regional Plan and
My Transportation Plan statewide planning process
Grant award for Vail Transit smart system update
Links to past studies on topic areas Town Council identified during their retreat
II. BACKGROUND
The 2011 I-70 Mountain Corridor PEIS Record of Decision (ROD) identifies a preferred
alternative with several specific projects.
The preferred alternative was a consensus driven solution, developed by the Collaborative
Effort (CE). Greg Hall is the western representative Co-Chair and Randy Wheelock, Clear Creek
County Commissioner, is the eastern representative Co-Chair of the CE. The CE is a corridor
wide broad stakeholder group which includes both CDOT and FHWA leadership and was
created to develop the preferred alternative and to assist in carrying out the I-70 ROD over the
life of the project.
The Town of Vail is involved in multiple arenas regarding the I-70 corridor. Specific projects
include:
West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes project is currently undergoing a Tier 2 Environmental
Assessment.
Floyd Hill Improvements from the top of Floyd Hill to the Veterans’ Memorial Tunnels.
PROJECT UPDATES
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Current Environmental Assessments
West Vail Pass Aux Lanes preferred alternative is undergoing environmental review and
technical reports are being produced regarding the many impacts to consider. These include:
Wildlife
Water Quality
Recreation
Noise
Emergency operations
Maintenance and traffic operations
Safety
Construction Impacts
Project Phasing and Funding
Aesthetics
Non preclusion of Advanced Guideway technology
Others
The project is following CDOT’s Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS)
process (http://www.coloradodot.info/projects/contextsensitivesolutions/decision/6-stepprocess).
As a part of this process the project team is required to set up a Project
Leadership Team (PLT). The PLT is a non-decision-making group who ensures the
project stays on task, is a public and open process, and meets the goals, purpose and
needs of the project. Greg Hall and Dick Cleveland are on the PLT.
In addition to the Project Leadership Team, there is a technical team with members covering all
aspects of the project. The town is represented on the technical team as well as additional
community partners providing technical input. Specific issues teams are created to work on a
defined item to help the process. Engineering, public information, environmental, police and fire
and recreation have all participated in the task issues.
Finally, the public will be involved throughout the process, with many ways and opportunities to
participate.
One issue critical to Vail is noise, the PLT requested a specific neighborhood meeting for the
East Vail neighborhood to discuss the preliminary results of the noise analysis. This meeting will
be held February 13th with a presentation at 5:30 and an open house following from 6:00 – 7:00
at the Vail Golf and Nordic Center.
The overall project schedule includes a technical team meeting in late spring to early summer to
review the various reports and recommendations, release of a draft Environmental Assessment
in the summer for public comment and then a final decision anticipated in late 2020.
The following project link provides additional information. https://www.codot.gov/projects/I-70-
West-Vail-Auxiliary-Lanes
The estimate for the entire project is $750M. This project is the number-one project of the
IMTPR from a statewide priority and received number-one status from the CDOT Region 3
planning process. It is the number-two priority project of the I-70 Coalition. Currently $68M has
been identified as a match to request INFRA (Infrastructure for Rebuilding America) federal
grant for a first phase, most likely from MM184 to MM190 in the EB direction.
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Floyd Hill is the number-one project of I-70 coalition, this $600M project currently has $300M
budgeted.
Two other projects which will begin studies include improvements to interchanges 203 Frisco
and 205 Silverthorn and an EB Auxiliary lane from Frisco to Silverthorne. These projects are a
high priority of the I-70 Coalition.
Finally, the Vail Pass Rest Area will begin a study to redesign and upgrade water and sewer
systems, rebuild the restrooms as well as other improvements.
Collaborative Effort
The Collaborative Effort has semi-annual meetings in May and October. The PEIS identified a
reassessment of the project purpose and need to be evaluated in 2020 by the Collaborative
Effort. The Collaborative Effort formed a sub committee to develop and approve by consensus a
workplan for the reassessment. CDOT has hired a consultant team to work with the sub
committee and the full Collaborative Effort to conduct and by consensus concur with the
reassessment process. This work will take place during 2020, with the full Collaborative Effort
meeting 4 times to complete the work.
The second subcommittee of the Collaborative Effort is the Floyd Hill Funding Gap analysis. A
consultant team has been hired to assist the sub committee in evaluating various funding
scenarios and evaluate specific issues with each. The sub committee will report back to gain
consensus and full concurrence.
I-70 Coalition
Vail is a founding member of the I-70 Coalition. Scott Robson represents the Town of Vail on
the I-70 board.
The coalition is continuing to keep the I-70 corridor front and center as follows:
Advocate for improvements on the I-70 mountain corridor
Direct Involvement in all current studies, design and construction projects along the I-70
corridor.
Engage in transportation funding discussions
Information sharing and outreach
Travel Demand Management(TDM) Strategies
o Traveler Education and outreach
o Partner with businesses to provide off peak travel incentives
o Promote TDM strategies through resorts, local governments and tourism-based
organizations
o Develop and Enhance TDM related partnerships
o Support carpooling and carpool parking
specific projects, two of which were carpool apps Gondola and Tread
Share.
o Support and promote transit
Monitoring and supporting Bustang and Snowstang.
Front Range Passenger Rail Commission
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Traction Legislation rule making
CDOT 2040 Planning process
Through the IMTPR the town has been participating in the development of the CDOT 2040
planning process. The result will be a new 2040 state transportation plan The IMTPR members
along with the public identified over 240 projects or areas of emphasis for the region. These
were initially reviewed by the members, then prioritized by counties, then the five member
counties prioritized the projects for a regional list using two major categories, highway
improvements and alternative modes. The list was then prioritized amongst the four planning
regions in CDOT Transportation Region 3. Attached is the IMTPR prioritized list. This process
will continue to move forward as part of CDOT’s My Transportation Planning statewide process.
Even though there is a prioritized list of projects, the entire list of projects will be included in the
unconstrained portion of the plan.
Multi Modal Options Fund (MMOF) Grant
The town applied for and is awaiting final confirmation of $350,000 grant award as a 50/50
match to replace and greatly enhance the Vail Transit smart technology system. (NextBus). The
town’s portion of the grant is being funded with bus acquisition funds. The enhanced system will
not only continue the NextBus current capabilities, have an ability to provide automatic
passenger counts allowing customers to not only know when the bus is coming but whether it is
a full bus. This information on the backside will allow the transit team to evaluate improvements
to the system. The deployment of Wi-Fi on all the buses. Provide for automated Stop
annunciation and visual stop recognition. The ability to look-in “live” to the bus cameras if an
incident is occurring. This will greatly improve the late-night safety of both drivers and
customers. Next steps pending final award would be a vendor solicitation process, vender
selection and contract award system implementation.
Previous Transportation Studies
Regarding the recent council retreat and some of the themes which were discussed, the
following list and links are being provided of past studies which touch on some of the subject
matter.
Intermountain Connection Rail Studies for Eagle County
https://www.eaglecounty.us/Transit/ECO_Transit_Vision_2030/Plans_and_Studies/
Dowd Canyon Feasibility Study Phase I and II
Vail Tunnel Report
http://www.vailgov.com/docs/dl_forms/VailTunnelOptionsDraft.pdf
2011 I-70 PEIS ROD
https://www.codot.gov/projects/i-70-oldmountaincorridor/final-peis/finalpeisfile-download.html
2010 Rocky Mountain Rail Study
http://rockymountainrail.org/RMRA_Final_Report.html
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2014 Advanced Guideway Study
https://www.codot.gov/library/studies/studyarchives/AGSstudy/final-ags-feasibilitystudy/final-
studycomplete.pdf
2014 Interregional Connection Study
https://www.codot.gov/library/studies/studyarchives/ICS/ics-finalreport-january-2014/ics-
finalreportsections-1thru9-2-10-14.pdf
IV. ACTION REQUESTED
No action is requested at this time as this is an informational update to the Town Council on
current work associated with I-70 and CDOT
V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Provide Staff with any input regarding the issues.
VI. ATTACHMENTS
a) IMTPR prioritized projects
IMTPR 2040 Plan
Priorities Summary 1
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I T E M /T O P I C: Eagle County Housing Task F orce – “B reaking Down B arriers to A cquiring Deed
Restrictions” Presentation
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Dr. Robert L ipnick, E C HT F Co-Chair and George Ruther, Housing Director
B AC K G RO UND: The Eagle County Housing Task F orce recently convened a series of
roundtable interviews with private sector participants involved with housing developments to gain
insights on how best to break down the barriers to housing development within the Valley. The
purpose of this presentation is two-fold: 1) share the findings of the roundtable interviews, and 2)
share recommendations for breaking down barriers in the hopes of increasing the supply of deed-
restricted homes.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Eagle County Housing Task Force Breaking Down Barriers 02042020
E C O TF P Presentation
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Eagle County Housing Task Force
George Ruther, Housing Director
Date: February 4, 2020
Subject: Eagle County Housing Task Force – “Breaking Down Barriers to Acquiring Deed
Restrictions” Presentation
1. SUMMARY
The Eagle County Housing Task Force exists, in part, to advocate for the advancement of deed-
restricted housing initiatives within Eagle County and help each individual municipality achieve
their housing-related goals. The Task Force is comprised of industry experts committed to
increasing the supply of deed-restricted homes in the Eagle River Valley. To that end, the
Eagle County Housing Task Force recently convened a series of roundtable interviews with
private sector participants involved with housing developments to gain insights on how best to
break down the barriers to housing development within the Valley. The Task Force intends to
share this presentation with community leaders across the region.
The purpose of this presentation is two-fold:
1) share the findings of the roundtable interviews, and
2) share recommendations for breaking down barriers in the hopes of increasing the supply
of resident-occupied, deed-restricted homes.
In the end, the Eagle County Housing Task Force is requesting the support and leadership of
the Vail Town Council to instruct its Town staff to consider the input of the private sector
partners from the roundtable interviews and implement changes which break down barriers with
the intent of realizing Vail’s housing goal.
2. BACKGROUND
It is often said, “your systems are perfectly aligned to get the results you get.” In this instance,
the inadequate supply and lack of availability of housing in the Eagle River Valley is likely due to
our culture, policies, processes, and regulations being perfectly aligned such that they do not
deliver the housing that is needed. The Task Force believes substantive changes in our
systems are needed.
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Town of Vail Page 2
The Eagle County Housing Task Force values the importance of the private sector in achieving
the community’s housing goal. It has been long understood by the Task Force and the Vail
Town Council alike, the public sector cannot solve the housing challenges without the support
and participation of the private sector. With that understanding in mind, the Task Force believes
the Vail Town Council adopted housing policy statements which support public-private
partnerships and break down barriers to housing development. Specifically, Housing Policies
#2, 3, and 5 state,
#2 Housing Partners – We use public/private partnerships and actively pursue
local and regional solutions to increase the supply of deed-restricted homes.
#3 Private Sector Importance – We foster a proactive and solutions-oriented
environment that promotes private sector investment to create deed-restricted
homes.
#5 Breakdown Barriers – We align our land use regulations, building and
energy conservation codes to achieve our vision and housing goal, and
development applications are thoroughly, timely and efficiently
reviewed5.getting to “yes” is our shared objective
3. ACTION REQUESTED
The Eagle County Housing Task Force respectfully requests that the Vail Town Council
instructs its staff to consider the input of the private sector partners from the roundtable
interviews and implement substantive changes to the culture, policies, processes and
regulations which break down barriers with the intent of realizing Vail’s housing goal.
Can the Eagle County Housing Task Force count on the Vail Town Council to
demonstrate the leadership needed to implement substantive changes and break down
barriers in hopes of increasing the supply of deed-restricted, resident-occupied homes
for the community?
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Eagle County
Housing Task Force
Molly Morales
Chris Romer
Elyse Howard
Esgar Acosta
George Ruther
Greg Moffet
Jason Cowles
Kim Williams
Kristin Williams
Michael Glass
Mick Daly
Scot Hunn
Steve Spessard
Bobby Lipnick, Co-Chair
Michael Hazard, Co-Chair
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Purpose
●Provide feedback from private sector professionals (developers, planners,
architects, financiers) during a roundtable interviews
●Share recommendations for breaking down barriers in the hopes of increasing
the supply of deed-restricted homes
●The Eagle County Housing Task Force (ECOHTF) is requesting the support and
leadership of the TOV to instruct its Town staff to consider the input of the
private sector professionals to implement changes which break down barriers
with the intent of realizing Vail’s housing goal
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Background
●The inadequate supply and lack of availability of housing in the Eagle River
Valley is likely due to our culture, policies, processes and regulations being
aligned such that they do not deliver the housing needed
●The ECOHTF believes substantive changes in our systems are needed
●The Task Force values the importance of the private sector in achieving the
community’s housing goals
●The Task Force and the Vail Town Council both understand the public sector
cannot solve the housing challenges without the support and participation of
the private sector
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Successes
●Town of Vail (TOV) as an example of
progressive, customer
service-oriented organization and
processes
●TOV Housing credited for
partnership-supported results (Vail
Indeed and Chamonix)
●Public-private partnerships, fee
waivers and expedited processes
cited as successful models to emulate
Chamonix
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Barriers: Culture
●Inadequate staffing capacity and lack of experience and knowledge about land
development
●Too much involvement from attorneys
●Lack of accessibility to staff and leadership
●Lack of accountability-staff indifferent to delays and mistakes that cost time
and money
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Barriers: Culture
●Lack of leadership- decision makers are indifferent to process and staffing
obstacles
●Staff and decision makers often unaware of private sector goals, realities and
risks involved in development
●Excessive civil engineering details too early in projects- affects timing and
feasibility to meet market demands
●Lack of trust- staff not empowered by leadership to make interpretations; staff
not willing to meet with applicants without attorney present
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Barriers: Process
●Process is too formal and cumbersome; not understandable by lay people or
even developers
●Process in unpredictable
●Over reliance on attorneys and overly conservative interpretations- operating
out of fear of setting precedent
●Policies misaligned with regulations and processes
●NIMBYs have disproportionate impact on decision makers
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Recommendations
●The ECOHTF recommends during the pre-application stage of a project to
solicit public input in a public forum to aid understanding of projects and
address NIMBYism
●Projects must embody better quality and innovation envisioned by the
Community that rewards the risk taken by the private sector
●Streamline documents and provide a clear alignment between culture, policies,
processes and regulations
●Educate developers on process and housing requirements
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Recommendations
●Provide leadership training to housing advocates
●Structure fees and waivers to align with housing policies and requirements
●Provide proper resources to ensure reasonable and timely access to staff and
decision makers
●Shorten review times
●Build trust and understanding between the public and private sectors
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Recommendations
●Host regular symposiums and workshops with industry leaders to educate the
Eagle River Valley on best practices
●Create and allow for conceptual reviews to identify “fatal flaws” and set
predictable requirements and timelines prior to detailed review
●Private sector must take leadership roles and get involved in policy formation
●Ensure portfolio lender and secondary market lenders are involved early in the
process
●Finance community should work with the housing authority to develop best
practices for financing
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Findings
●Process needs to be predictable, consistent, streamlined and aligned with
affordable housing policies
●Culture and organizational capacity must be trust based, solution oriented,
customer focused and aligned with housing and development policies
●Knowledge and resources need to be shared and communicated
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Questions
&
Suggestions?
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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: Bighorn Creek Crossing – Potential Deed-Restricted, Resident-Occupied
Development in E ast Vail
P RE S E NT E R(S ): George Ruther, Housing Director
B AC K G RO UND: An opportunity exists for the Town of Vail and the Colorado Department of
Transportation (C DoT ) to enter into a public partnership to address the housing needs of their
respective organizations. There is a potential deed-restricted, resident occupied development
opportunity in East Vail on a vacant parcel of land presently owned by the Colorado Department of
Transportation. The 1.82 acre vacant parcel is located at the intersection of Spruce Way and
Columbine Drive.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Potential Deed-Restricted, Resident-Occupied Development in East Vail Memorandum
Bighorn Creek Conceptual Presentation
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To: Vail Town Council
From: George Ruther, Housing Director
Date: February 4, 2020
Subject: Bighorn Creek Crossing – Presentation of Potential Deed-Restricted, Resident-
Occupied Development in East Vail
1. SUMMARY
The purpose of this memorandum is to present a potential deed-restricted, resident-occupied
development opportunity in East Vail on a vacant parcel of land presently owned by the
Colorado Department of Transportation. The 1.82 acre vacant parcel is located at the
intersection of Spruce Way and Columbine Drive.
This presentation is for information only, and therefore, no action is requested of the Vail Town
Council at this time. Staff will, however, present background information on the opportunity and
identify possible next steps to pursue if the potential opportunity warrants further exploration.
This agenda item has the potential to advance many of the community goals, actions and
strategies identified in the Vail Town Council Action Plan 2018-2020 and help achieve the
Town’s adopted housing goal of acquiring 1,000 new deed restrictions.
2. BACKGROUND
An opportunity exists for the Town of Vail and the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDoT) to enter into a public partnership to address the housing needs of their respective
organizations. The objective of the initiative would be to foster a public partnership between the
two organizations to increase the availability of quality home opportunities for their respective
employees and their families. The objective is accomplished by utilizing an undeveloped parcel
of land to create a mix of new, deed-restricted homes in East Vail.
Town staff has met on two occasions with local representatives from CDoT about this potential
public partnership opportunity. As a result of these meetings, six conceptual design proposals
have been generated. The purpose of the conceptual design proposals is to illustrate possible
site layouts and better understand the potential opportunities for residential development on the
site. In the end, it appears residential development is possible with densities ranging from 15 to
27 dwelling units total in either townhomes or apartments. It is also possible to develop a mix of
these home types. That said, there are site constraint and logistics issues to be addressed. A
copy of the design proposals has been attached for reference.
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3. NEXT STEPS
A series of next steps has been identified to advance discussions with CDoT regarding the
potential public partnership opportunity. Those steps include:
• Assemble a pre-development team comprised of ToV and CDoT staff
• Engage in a public engagement/outreach process
• Prepare a memorandum of understanding/letter of intent between the two public
partners prescribing roles, responsibilities, financial obligations, project management, etc
of the partnership.
• Determine the land ownership transfer process
• Present a more refined proposal to commissions, boards, councils and decision makers
• Develop an initial project timeline
• Prepare a preliminary project budget and cost estimate
• Present possible partnership arrangements to decision makers (i.e. land lease, for-
sale/for-rent, property management, etc.
• Engage in discussions with internal stakeholders
4. EXHIBITS
Bighorn Creek Crossing Conceptual Design Proposals – 04 February 2020 – 359
Design
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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: Discussion on Revenue Generation through Taxes Versus Fees.
P RE S E NT E R(S ): K athleen Halloran, F inance Director
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: None. I nformational only.
B AC K G RO UND: Vail Town Council requested information on revenue generation through taxes
versus fees during their retreat on J anaury 21, 2020.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
tax vs fee
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__________________________________________________________________________
Memorandum
TO: Town Council
FROM: Finance Department and Town Clerk
DATE: February 4, 2020
SUBJECT: Tax versus Fee Discussion
I. SUMMARY
Town Council requested a discussion of regulatory fees versus voter-approved taxes.
II. BACKGROUND
In preparation for a potential ballot question to Vail voters this November, Town Council
requested a discussion of two methods of generating revenue: Fees and taxes.
If the primary purpose of a charge is to defray reasonable direct and indirect costs of
providing a service or regulating an activity because such a charge does not raise revenue
for the general expense of government, then that charge is considered a “regulatory fee”.
Town Council may have to demonstrate revenue neutrality with a cost study or nexus to
prove that the fee would offset costs for the town to establish a regulatory “scheme” or
process aimed at accomplishing a town initiative or goal. Fees are not a tax, and thus
exempt from TABOR’s (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) requirements.
Example of fees currently collected by the town:
Short Term Rental Registration Fee: Revenue generated is used to offset staff and
software program to regulate the rental by owner industry. This fee was established in
2018.
Building Permit Fees: Revenue generated is used to offset staff and software costs to
regulate construction industry activity in town. These fees were updated in 2018.
Business license Fee: Revenue generated is used to go toward marketing and special
events activities to promote more business in town. These fees have not been
updated or increased for decades.
Daily parking fees: Revenue generated is used toward the operation of parking
structures. The full daily rate ($30) was updated in 2018, along with a new overnight
rate of $50.
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If the primary purpose of a charge is to raise revenue for general expenses of government,
then the charge is a tax. Per TABOR’s requirements, any tax must be approved by the
voters.
Examples of taxes currently collected by the town:
Sales tax of 4%: Revenue generated is split between the town’s General Fund (62%)
and Capital Projects Fund (38%).
Construction Use Tax of 4%: Revenue generated by this tax on construction materials
is restricted to the Capital Projects Fund.
Real Estate Transfer Tax of 1%: Revenue generated is restricted to parks, recreation,
purchase of open lands, environmental sustainability, forest health and public art.
Ski Lift Tax of 4%: Revenue generated goes into the General Fund and intended to
help cover the cost of free public transportation.
Lodging Tax of 1.4%: Revenue is restricted by state statute (via a local marketing
district) to marketing, special events and the operation of welcome centers. The Town
of Vail uses these funds for summer marketing efforts.
III. DISCUSSION
Two highly prioritized town initiatives have been identified as requiring additional funding for
continued success of programs: Special Events and Housing. Currently those programs are
funded from the General Fund, Marketing Fund and Capital Projects Fund.
Special Events represent 8% ($3.2 million) of General Fund spending in addition to the
$300K annually funded from the Marketing Fund and $3.5 million in summer marketing by the
Vail Local Marketing District. General Fund expenditures traditionally include municipal
operations such as transit systems, police, fire, public works and administration. Special
event funding from the General Fund encumbers traditional municipal service expenditures.
An additional funding source would benefit the sustainability of both special events and
municipal services.
While Housing department staff and operations are funded through the General Fund,
housing programs such as the InDEED program and investments in employee housing
developments have been funded by the Capital Projects Fund. The housing initiatives make
up 32% of the Capital Projects Fund budget, with $10.6 million appropriated in 2019. Over
the next five years, the InDEED program has been budgeted with $2.5 million. Other
investments in employee housing developments are not currently reflected in the budget,
however that may change as opportunities arise. Peer resort communities have been
successful in establishing permanent funding sources through taxes and given them a
competitive advantage in creating employee housing.
IV. ACTION REQUESTED FROM COUNCIL
Pending Council direction, staff will return on February 18th with additional information on the
various opportunities for tax increases and comparisons with peer communities.
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I T E M /T O P I C: D R B / P E C Update
P RE S E NT E R(S ): J onathan S pence, Planning Manager
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
January 15, 2020 D R B Meeting Results
January 27, 2020 P E C Meeting Results
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
January 15, 2020, 3:00 PM
Town Council Chambers
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
1. Call to Order
1.1. Attendance
Present: John Rediker, Kit Austin, Doug Cahill, David Campbell, Peter Cope
Absent: None
2. Project Orientation
2.1. 2:00 PM
3. Site Visits
3.1. 555 East Lionshead Circle - Lazier Lionshead LLC
3.2. 1034 Homestake Circle - Kelton Residence
3.3. 281 Bridge Street - Slifer, Smith & Frampton
4. Main Agenda
4.1. DRB19-0670 - Kelton Residence
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 1034 Homestake Circle/Lot 5, Block 6, Vail
Village Filing 7
Applicant: Arthur & Elaine Kelton, represented by KH Webb Architects
Planner: Greg Roy
David Campbell moved to approve. John Rediker seconded the motion and it
passed (5-0).
4.2. DRB19-0699 - Pepi's Sports
Final review of an exterior alteration (storefront)
Address/Legal Description: 231 Gore Creek Drive/Lot A, Block 5B, Vail Village
Filing 1
Applicant: Gasthof Gramshammer Inc., represented by Zehren and Associates
Inc.
Planner: Greg Roy
David Campbell moved to approve. John Rediker seconded the motion and it
passed (5-0).
4.3. DRB19-0697 - Pinos Del Norte
Final review of an addition/exterior alteration (windows/doors/siding/ railings)
Address/Legal Description: 600 Vail Valley Drive/Tract B, Vail Village Filing 7
Applicant: Pinos Del Norte, represented by Shepherd Resources Inc AIA
Planner: Erik Gates
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate
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a uniform head height between windows and balcony openings on the 4th
floor of the north elevation.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate
a material band between the 4th and 5th floor exteriors of the east side of
the south elevation.
John Rediker moved to approve with conditions. David Campbell seconded the
motion and it passed (5-0).
4.4. DRB19-0700 - Clements Residence
Final review of a change to approved plans (patios/stairs/windows)
Address/Legal Description: 3245 Katsos Ranch Road Unit B/Lot 8B, Block 1, Vail
Village Filing 12
Applicant: Michelle Clements, represented by Berglund Architects LLC
Planner: Erik Gates
David Campbell moved to approve. John Rediker seconded the motion and it
passed (5-0).
4.5. DRB19-0595 - Lazier Lionshead LLC
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 555 East Lionshead Circle Unit C1/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail
Lionshead Filing 1
Applicant: Lazier Lionshead LLC
Planner: Jonathan Spence
John Rediker moved to table to February 5, 2020. David Campbell seconded the
motion and it passed (4-0-1).
Abstain: (1) Austin
4.6. DRB19-0680 - Slifer, Smith & Frampton
Final review of exterior alteration (windows/awnings/railing)
Address/Legal Description: 281 Bridge Street / Lot D & E, Block 5C, Vail Village
Filing 1
Applicant: Slifer, Smith & Frampton, represented by Nedbo Construction
Planner: Jonathan Spence
Staff approved.
4.7. DRB19-0701 - LSC 27 LLC Residence
Conceptual review of residential recreation facility
Address/Legal Description: 696 Forest Road / Lot 8, Block 1, Vail Villa ge Filing 6
Applicant: LSC 27 LLC, represented by Suman Architects & Mauriello Planning
Group
Planner: Jonathan Spence
John Rediker moved to table to February 5, 2020. David Campbell seconded the
motion and it passed (4-1-0).
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Absent: (1) Austin
4.8. DRB19-0672 - 1775 West Gore Creek LLC
The applicant requests this item be tabled to February 5, 2020.
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 1775 West Gore Creek Drive/Lot 8, Vail Village West
Filing 2
Applicant: 1775 West Gore Creek LLC, represented by Eric Johnson Architect
Planner: Jonathan Spence
John Rediker moved to table to February 5, 2020. David Campbell seconded the
motion and it passed (4-1-0).
Absent: (1) Austin
4.9. DRB19-0652 - Booth Heights
Final review of new construction (housing)
Address/Legal Description: 3700 North Frontage Road East/Lot 1, East Vail
Workforce Housing Subdivision
Applicant: Triumph Development
Planner: Jonathan Spence
John Rediker moved to table to a future undetermined date. David Campbell
seconded the motion and it passed (4-1-0).
Absent: (1) Austin
5. Staff Approvals
5.1. DRB19-0642 - Born Free LLC
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 493 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Village
Filing 6
Applicant: Born Free LLC, represented by KH Webb Architects
Planner: Greg Roy
5.2. DRB19-0673 - De Abiega/Blue Eyes Properties Inc.
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 380 East Lionshead Circle Units 9 & 12/Lot 7, Vail
Lionshead Filing 1
Applicant: Jose Ignacio & Susana De Abiega & Blue Eyes Porperties Inc,
represented by KH Webb Architects
Planner: Erik Gates
5.3. DRB19-0692 - Four Seasons Residences
Final review of exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 1 Vail Road / Lot A-C, One Vail Road Private
Residences
Applicant: Four Seasons Residences, represented by Anna Moser
Planner: Erik Gates
5.4. DRB19-0695 - Landauer Residence
Final review of exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 4507 Meadow Drive, unit 502 / Timber Falls Condo
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Applicant: Kori Landauer, represented by Home Depot USA
Planner: Greg Roy
5.5. DRB20-0003 - Lobitz Trust Residence
Final review of exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 1520 Buffehr Creek Road, unit C27 / Lot Parcel A,
Lion's Ridge Subdivision Filing 2 (Valley Condo)
Applicant: Rosanne M. Lobitz Trust, represented by Renewal by Anderson
Planner: Jonathan Spence
The applications and information about the proposals are available for public inspection during regular
office hours at the Town of Vail Community Development Department, 75 South Frontage Road. The
public is invited to attend the project orientation and the site visits that precede the public hearing in
the Town of Vail Town Council Chambers. Times and order of items are approximate, subject to
change, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time the Design Review Board will consider
an item. Please call 970-479-2138 for additional information. Sign language interpretation available
upon request with 24-hour notification, dial 711.
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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 anuary 27, 2020, 1:00 P M
Town Council C hambers
75 S. F rontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
1.Call to Order
1.1.Attendance
Present: Pam Hopkins, Rollie Kjesbo, Ludwig Kurz, J ohn-Ryan Lockman,
Karen Perez, Brian Gillette (arrived late)
Absent: Pete Seibert
2.Main Agenda
2.1.A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a zone district
boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town
Code, to allow for the rezoning of 2211 North Frontage Road W est which is
composed of Tract C, Lot 1 Lot 2, and Lot 3 Vail Das Schone Filing No. 1
and Lot 1, Vail Das Schone Filing 3, from the Commercial Core 3 (C C3)
District to the Public Accommodation-2 (PA-2) District and setting forth
details in regard thereto. (P E C19-0047)
This item will be heard concurrently with P E C19-0046 and P E C19-0048.
The applicant has requested this item be tabled to February 10, 2020.
5 min.
Applicant:TNRE F I I I Bravo Vail L L C W idewaters Group I nc., represented
by Mauriello Planning Group
Planner:Greg Roy
Rollie Kjesbo moved to table to February 10, 2020. Karen Perez seconded
the motion and it passed (5-0).
Absent:(2)Gillette, Seibert
2.2.A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council of an application
establishing Special Development District No. 42 (Highline Hotel Renovation
2019), pursuant to Section 12-9(A), Special Development Districts, Vail
Town Code, to allow for the development of a hotel addition to add 79
accommodation units, convert 19 existing dwelling units to 19 limited service
lodge units, create a 12 unit E HU dormitory, remove office space, add
conference space and build 16 unit employee housing apartment building,
and related uses and improvements, located at 2211 North Frontage Road
West which is composed of Tract C, Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3 Vail Das
Schone Filing No. 1 and Lot 1, Vail Das Schone Filing 3, and setting forth
details in regard thereto. (P E C19-0048)
This item will be heard concurrently with P E C19-0047 and P E C19-0046.
The applicant has requested this item be tabled to February 10, 2020.
Applicant:TNRE F I I I Bravo Vail L L C W idewaters Group I nc., represented
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by Mauriello Planning Group
Planner:Greg Roy
Rollie Kjesbo moved to table to February 10, 2020. Karen Perez seconded
the motion and it passed (5-0).
Absent:(2)Gillette, Seibert
2.3.A request for review of an Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7J -12,
Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for
construction of a hotel addition and an E HU apartment building, located at
2211 North Frontage Road West which is composed of Tract C, Lot 1, Lot
2, and Lot 3 Vail Das Schone Filing No. 1 and Lot 1, Vail Das Schone
Filing 3, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (P E C19-0046)
This item will be heard concurrently with P E C19-0047 and P E C19-0048.
The applicant has requested this item be tabled to February 10, 2020.
Applicant:TNRE F I I I Bravo Vail L L C W idewaters Group I nc., represented
by Mauriello Planning Group
Planner:Greg Roy
Rollie Kjesbo moved to table to February 10, 2020. Karen Perez seconded
the motion and it passed (5-0).
Absent:(2)Gillette, Seibert
2.4.A request for the review of a variance from Section 12-6D-8, Density
Control, Vail Town Code, to allow for a variance to the requirement that a
secondary unit in the Two-Family Primary/Secondary Residential zone
district not exceed 40% of allowable site GRFA, and a request for the review
of a variance from Section 12-15-3, Definition, Calculation, and Exclusions,
Vail Town Code, to allow for a variance to the stipulation that basement
GRFA deductions apply only to floors within six vertical feet of the lowest
level of a structure, both in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-17,
Variances, Vail Town Code, located at 775 Potato Patch Drive/Lot 19, Block
1, Vail Potato Patch Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(P E C19-0050)
30 min.
Applicant:Scott Ryan & Foster Gillett, represented by Mauriello Planning
Group
Planner:Erik Gates
Staff Planner Erik Gates gave a presentation on the application discussing
the property’s history and the regulatory history of the code as it related to
this property.
Discussion was had on why staff recommended approval of one of the
applications.
Dominic Mauriello: I ntroduces applicants, starts presentation for why the
applicant is requesting the two variances.
Foster Gillette makes an appeal to the P E C on why the variances are
needed.
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Mauriello goes through each variance criteria for each request and
addresses how each application is meeting the criteria. Shows quotes from
a 2004 staff report and P E C meeting on sections that stated that creating
non-conforming properties were not an intention of the code change.
Perez clarifies that some of the quotes shown were from items that were not
adopted by the Council.
Mauriello explains criteria 2, 3, and 4.
Discussion was had on why there is a 60/40 split, the difference in the zone
districts and the intent behind the 60/40.
Gates clarifies that only one of the units has been considered the primary
since it was built.
J onathan Spence explains the thought process behind some of the code
changes in 2016 with regard to the basement deduction.
Kjesbo: I was heavily involved in this. I was on P E C when this was passed
in 2004. We were thinking it would be by unit to allow deduction and not
structure. Council approved it as structure.
Spence: The six feet rule helped people because it gave people square
footage where none existed before.
Explanation of crawl space and height of ceiling vs 6ft separation of
basement floors takes place between commissioners.
Perez: The reality is the rule is six feet and that is our criteria.
Mauriello: Please vote on basement variance first as we will not need to
proceed with the second variance if that does not pass.
Gillette questions the reasoning behind the applicant’s request.
Kurz opens for public input. None comes forward. Opens commissioner
comments.
Kjesbo: I ’ve been doing this since beginning. I t’s been very clear since 2004
that Council wanted to look at it as one structure. I t’s clear that it is six feet
and granting this would be a grant of special privilege. I f we approved this,
we would have a lot of new variances coming in for this type of application.
Gillette: I agree with Kjesbo.
Perez: I agree that it would be a special privilege. I t is clearly stated to be
six feet and a single structure. I don’t see the hardship to overcome this.
Hopkins: I t breaks my heart; I remember the depressions and recessions.
They gave 250 for people to have incentive to fix up buildings. The result of
trying to take advantage of property to not increase the bulk and mass of
buildings. I t was meant to help and has done the opposite in this case.
Lockman: I ’m in favor of the 60/40, but not the six feet basement variance
which would be special privilege.
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Mauriello asked that the item be continued to the next meeting.
Rollie Kjesbo moved to table to February 10, 2020. Pam Hopkins seconded
the motion and it passed (6-0).
Absent:(1)Seibert
2.5.A request for review of an amendment to an approved Exterior Alteration for
the Launch Development, pursuant to Section 12-7H-7, Exterior Alterations
or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to modify the amount of required parking
and the design of the parking garage, located at 534 East Lionshead
Circle/Lot 2A, a resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3 and Tract E, Block 1, Vail
Lionshead Filing 1, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (P E C19-
0051)
30 min.
Applicant:Battle Mountain L L C Launch Development I nc.
Planner:J onathan Spence
1. Prior to submitting for building permit, the applicant shall revise the
arrival level floor plan to provide paver detail the delineates a
pedestrian path similar to the previous approval.
2. Prior to submitting for building permit, the applicant shall provide a
fee-in-lieu payment for the one (1) parking space, consistent with
the Section 12-10-16 of the Vail Town Code.
3. Prior to submitting for building permit, the applicant shall obtain
approval for a Correction Plat related to any reduction in the
required replacement of existing parking spaces.
4. The Transportation I mpact Fee shall be paid to the Town of Vail by
the applicant prior to issuance of any building permit.
5. Prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the
project, the Applicant shall execute and record deed restrictions, in
a form approved by the Town Attorney, for the on-site employee
housing units (EHUs) including a parking management plan.
6. The parking management plan for the on-site employee housing
units (EHUs) shall include a parking designation of one (1) space
per unit.
Planner Spence: The applicants left the last meeting understanding that they
needed to make some revisions, which they have done. Tom Braun will
discuss the revised proposal
Tom Braun: Started by introducing his team. This discussion can get very
complicated if you let it, but I ’m going to try to simplify this. The applicant
has been speaking with Vail 21 to discuss their concerns. Tom then spoke
about the original 2018 approval for this project. Had a surplus of parking
with the 3rd level. Always expected to lose some of their potential 93 spaces.
Fast forwarding to today, we are proposing dropping from 69 to 61 parking
spaces. Meeting that in five ways: eliminating an on-site E HU, adding 3
spaces to the entry level, receiving a waiver for one space, recalculating the
required replacement parking to lose 1 spot, and paying a fee-in-lieu for the
final spot.
Commissioner Kjesbo: Are there any spots reserved for Vail 21?
Braun: Yes, 24 spaces.
Spence: The deed restriction would have to detail how its parking is being
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met.
Gillette: W hy aren’t we just waiving the parking requirement for the E HU
Spence: The Commission had previously indicated that they were not in
support of this. No real basis to eliminate this. Also clarified that the
elimination of 1 E HU will not be out of compliance as this development was
proposing an extra E HU in the first place.
Braun: Using the overhead screens, showed where new parking spaces
would be located. Also discussed a snow storage parking space that was
counted as part of the parking spaces to be replaced. This should not have
been counted.
Commissioner Lockman: Asked a clarifying question about counting a
parking space as snow storage.
Planner Spence: W hen we receive an application showing a parking space
as snow storage, we do not interpret that spot as a parking space for zoning
purposes.
Braun: Then began to discuss his argument for a fee-in-lieu. Replacement
parking has ultimately required us to have more parking than we would need
if this was a completely new development. The D RB, Council, and master
plan have all been in support of this development.
Commissioner Perez: W here is your excess parking coming from?
Braun: Discussed the requirement for each kind of unit in the development.
This leaves 16 units to Vail 21 and a few spaces for the E HUs.
Open public comment
Keith Kapilla: I f the original plan was submitted with 48 parking spots, would
they still have the same allowable square footage.
Spence: Those metrics are unrelated as square footage is determined by lot
size.
Susan Cahill Vail 21 HOA rep.: Pleased with the revisions made, and willing
to work with the developer with this new proposal
Kingsley Brown, Vantage Point owner: Parking is a problem in Lionshead. I f
you’re focusing on making this more pedestrian focused, what is going to be
addressed regarding the Lionshead Circle. W here will the underground
structure be vented?
Bruce Zivic: Professional experience as an architect for 35 years. Has
worked with lodging and underground parking. Has been following this
project from the onset. Understands the challenges of working collaboratively
with your neighbor. I n my opinion this is the best solution moving forward. All
other problems are relatively small and manageable.
Commissioner Lockman: W anted to make sure the applicant was meeting all
parking criteria. Shame about losing an E HU, but ok. Ok with the waiver as
well. A little uncomfortable with the replacement parking recalculation but will
side with staff’s recommendation.
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Braun: To clarify, we won’t be venting exhaust from the basement because
of the automated system, only a handful on the entry level need venting.
Spence: W ill be addressed in the building permit and wont’ be blowing into
another building.
Perez: Appreciates the changes made since the last meeting and
appreciates the applicant accepting the additional conditions of the P E C.
Thinks this a much more reasonable proposal.
Gillette: Still does not want to eliminate parking. Would be in favor of this if
all the proposed eliminated spots were fee-in-lieu.
Kjesbo: Agrees with the replacement parking recalculation. W ill be in
support of this as proposed.
Kurz: Also appreciates the changes made since the last meeting. This is a
much better solution. I n favor of this application.
Perez: Wants a condition of approval to require parking for the current
E HUs. 2.8 are normally required.
Quick discussion among the commissioners settled on requiring 2 spaces
be dedicated to the E HUs.
Rollie Kjesbo moved to approve with conditions. J ohn-Ryan Lockman
seconded the motion and it passed (5-1).
Ayes:(5)Hopkins, Kjesbo, Kurz, Lockman, Perez
Nays:(1)Gillette
Absent:(1)Seibert
3.Approval of Minutes
3.1.J anuary 13, 2020 P E C Results
Rollie Kjesbo moved to approve. Karen Perez seconded the motion and it
passed (5-0).
Abstain:(1)Lockman
Absent:(1)Seibert
4.Adjournment
Rollie Kjesbo moved to adjourn. Karen Perez seconded the motion and it
passed (6-0).
Absent:(1)Seibert
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: V L HA J anuary 14, 2020 Meeting Results
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
V L H A January 14, 2020 Meeting Results
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Vail Local Housing Authority Agenda
January 14, 2020
3:00 PM
Town Council Chambers
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
Members Present:
Steve Lindstrom
Molly Morales
Mary McDougall
Members Absent:
James Wilkins
Francisco Meza
Staff Present:
Lynne Campbell
George Ruther, arrived at 3:42PM during executive session
1. Call to Order
A quorum being present Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 3:12PM.
2. Citizen Participation
2.1. Citizen Participation
There were no public comments.
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1. VLHA December 17, 2019 Meeting Results
MOTION: Morales SECOND: McDougall VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED
4. Main Agenda
4.1. Employee Housing Unit Exchange Request to release the recorded deed-
restriction located at 375 Mill Creek Circle and exchange it for a new
deed-restriction to be recorded at 4192 Spruce Way, Unit 205A, Altair Vail
Inn.
Presenter: Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator
Campbell reviewed the applicant’s request with the Authority.
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Morales motioned to recommend to the Vail Town Council to release the
recorded deed restriction at 375 Mill Creek Circle and replace with a Type
III deed restriction at Altair Vail Inn Unit 205-A.
MOTION: Morales SECOND: McDougall VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED
4.2. Discussion of a Communications Strategy for Deed-Restricted Homes in
Vail
Presenter: Suzanne Silverthorn and Susan Mitchell, Town of Vail
Lindstrom requested to reordered item 4.2 to hear after executive
session.
Mitchell stated it is time to review housing branding. Create one
brand/umbrella that works with all housing players: Vail Local Housing
Authority, Town Council and Housing Subcommittee. The intended goal is
to make locating housing information less confusing for the public.
The Authority agreed to the one name for the entire group related to
housing.
Mitchel asked if Vail InDEED is a program within housing?
Authority - Yes.
Mitchell reviewed some potential branding names and visual display
concepts. The display could summarize housing accomplishments and / or
statistics. Mitchell questioned if the Authority would prefer the name to be
straight forward or catchy.
Discussion ensued regarding potential names, taglines and visual
concepts. Mitchell, do taglines become program specific? She asked the
board to forward other names and taglines to her and pointed out the goal
is to clearly indicate VLHA works in partnership with Council.
Suzanne Silverthorn asked when money is spent down valley what does
that action includes. Does the brand name include any down valley
expenditures?
The branding timeline is needed sooner than later. Ruther noted
Magellan’s 2019 housing survey listed one item was to improve housing
awareness. The Town will do a follow up survey in June 2020 therefore,
branding concepts / decisions is needed sooner than later.
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Lindstrom asked if the tag lines, are they synonymous with the housing
mission?
Mitchell and Ruther thought note tagline as a “mini” mission (statement).
Ruther surmised tagline with “one home at a time” catches the full housing
department mission.
Mitchell asked what the Authority thought of using the existing Vail InDEED logo,
keeping only the mountains and windows. The InDEED program could be
relocated as a program under housing.
Members present agreed to the logo concept.
Mitchell asked the members to email ideas. She will attend the next meeting
January 28th.
Staff and the Authority reviewed Vail Local Housing Authority’s name. Does the
word “local” remain?
Yes, according to Lindstrom so to differentiate between VLHA (Vail Local
Housing Authority) from VHA (Vail Homeowners Association).
Next steps, Mitchell will price video screens vs. visual display and discuss the
visual display location.
Silverthorn suggested the subcommittee also reviews the branding ideas. Once
the visual location is selected, we can move forward with the information.
5. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
5.1. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
Presenter: Steve Lindstrom, Chairman
Lindstrom noted the Highline project was postponed to the January 27th PEC
meeting and asked if any VLHA member could attend. Morales expressed
interest in attending.
McDougall motioned to enter executive session per Session per C.R.S. §24-6-
402(4)(a)(e).
MOTION: McDougall SECOND: Morales VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED
6. Executive Session
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6.1. Executive Session per C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(e) - to discuss the
purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests and to
determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators regarding:
three (3) submitted Vail InDEED applications and program details.
Presenter: Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator
Morales made a motioned to exit the executive session and reenter the regular
meeting.
MOTION: McDougall SECOND: Morales VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED
7. Any Action as a Result of Executive Session
7.1. Any Action as a Result of Executive Session
Morales motioned to instructed staff to continue with the Vail InDEED
negotiations as discussed in executive session.
MOTION: Morales SECOND: McDougall VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED
8. Adjournment
8.1. Adjournment (estimated 5:00PM)
McDougall motioned to adjourn the meeting at 4:45PM
MOTION: McDougall SECOND: Morales VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED
9. Future Agenda Items
9.1.
• Deed Restriction Compliance and Enforcement Policy
Recommendation
• Incentives for Long Term Rentals in the Town of Vail
• Housing Sites Discussion
• Civic Area Plan
• Land Banking (sale of GRFA)
• Public Health Housing Incentive, Eagle County Health
• Commercial Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning Updates
10. Next Meeting Date
10.1. Next Meeting Date January 28, 2020
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Meeting agendas and materials can be accessed prior to meeting day on the
Town of Vail website www.vailgov.com. All housing authority meetings are open
to the public. Times and order of agenda are approximate, subject to change, and
cannot be relied upon to determine at what time the Vail Local Housing Authority
will discuss an item. Please call (970) 479-2150 for additional information. Please
call 711 for sign language interpretation 48 hours prior to meeting time.
Housing Department
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I T E M /T O P I C: J anuary Revenue Update
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
January 2020 Revenue Update
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TOWN OF VAIL
REVENUE UPDATE
February 4, 2020
Sales Tax
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, December collections are estimated to be
$4,220,916 up 3.7% from last year and up 7.5% compared to budget. Year to
date collections of $29,322,712 are up 5.2% from prior year and up 8.3% from
budget. Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 2.3% for
December. The 2019 annual budget totals $27.1 million.
2020 budget totals $28.5 million, a 2.7% decrease from 2019 year to date
collections.
Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
RETT collections through December 31 total $7,217,631 down 5.6% from the
prior year. 2018 was a record year, with annual collections totaling $7.6M, up
21% from 2017. The 2019 amended budget totals $6,500,000.
During 2019 there were a total of 10 properties sold over $10 million, 21
properties sold between $5 and $10 million and 51 properties sold between $2.5
and $5 million. These properties accounted for 64% of the total RETT collections.
January collections total $559,255. The 2020 RETT budget totals $6,300,000.
Construction Use Tax
Use Tax collections through December 31 total $2,468,972 compared to
$3,689,131 from this time last year. The majority of the variance from prior year
is due to use tax collections from Vail Health remodel. The 2019 amended
budget totals $2,520,000.
January collections total $29,671. The 2020 budget totals $2,220,000.
Parking Revenue
Season to date:
Pass sales from November through January 30th total $1,686,463 up $121,758
or 7.8% from prior winter season. The majority of the increase in pass sales was
largely due to purchases by local businesses and increased interest in value
passes.
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Daily sales from the parking structures from November through January 26th total
approximately $1,915,027, down $245,294, or 11.4% from the prior winter
season.
Summary
Across all funds, year-to-date total revenue of $74.9 million is up 3.7% from
amended budget and down 5.0% from prior year. The majority of the increase
from budget is related to sales tax collections whereas the decrease from prior
year is related to construction use tax collections, construction related fees, and
reimbursements from the Vail Reinvestment Authority for projects within the
district.
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MEMORANDUM
February 4, 2020
To: Vail Town Council
Kathleen Halloran
From: Alex Jakubiec
Re: December 2019 Sales Tax
Vail will collect an estimated $49,000 in additional December sales tax to bring
collections up to $4,220,916. December will be up 3.7% or $150,046 from
December 2018 and up 7.5% or $294,316 from budget.
Year to date will be up 5.2% or $1,436,600 from 2018 and up 8.3%
or $2,242,712 from budget.
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2019 2019 YTD Budget % change % change 2014 2015201620172018 Budget CollectionsVariance from 2018 from BudgetJanuary 3,483,245$ 3,696,798$ 3,738,824$ 3,725,212$ 3,597,610$ 3,858,900$ 4,079,744$ 220,844$ 13.40% 5.72%February 3,477,419 3,593,947 3,746,055 3,692,592 3,818,356 3,872,440 4,135,058 262,618 8.29% 6.78%March 3,788,185 4,053,961 4,225,921 3,642,407 4,167,880 4,197,400 4,236,012 38,612 1.63% 0.92%April 1,280,641 1,370,929 1,089,749 1,386,780 1,233,474 1,313,380 1,444,529 131,149 17.11% 9.99%May 607,729 584,454 654,462 659,475 830,193 717,620 763,506 45,886 -8.03% 6.39%June 1,153,247 1,242,400 1,318,092 1,389,982 1,648,443 1,462,320 1,606,469 144,149 -2.55% 9.86%July 1,829,102 1,937,989 2,053,773 2,215,649 2,412,425 2,274,720 2,497,740 223,020 3.54% 9.80%August 1,674,813 1,702,579 1,849,815 1,863,949 2,195,175 2,003,920 2,247,010 243,090 2.36% 12.13%September 1,054,015 1,240,277 1,349,929 1,385,462 1,540,490 1,462,320 1,608,882 146,562 4.44% 10.02%October 752,295 835,649 906,385 936,954 1,106,596 947,800 1,225,291 277,491 10.73% 29.28%November 962,344 997,100 989,320 997,716 1,264,600 1,042,580 1,257,556 214,976 -0.56% 20.62%December 3,818,096 3,885,849 3,840,919 3,695,305 4,070,870 3,926,600 4,220,916 294,316 3.69% 7.50%Total23,881,131$ 25,141,932$ 25,763,244$ 25,591,483$ 27,886,112$ 27,080,000$ 29,322,712$ 2,242,712$ 5.15% 8.28%Actual CollectionsTOWN OF VAILSALES TAX2019 Budget Comparison $22,000,000 $23,000,000 $24,000,000 $25,000,000 $26,000,000 $27,000,000 $28,000,000 $29,000,000 $30,000,0002014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019Annual Tax Collections $3,600,000 $3,700,000 $3,800,000 $3,900,000 $4,000,000 $4,100,000 $4,200,000 $4,300,0002014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019December Tax Collections by YearFebruary 4, 2020 - Page 111 of 120
Vail Business Review
November 2019
February 4, 2020
The Vail Business Review breaks down the four percent sales tax collected for the month of
November 2019.
Overall November sales tax decreased 0.9% with retail increasing 7.1%, lodging decreased
13.0%, food and beverage decreased 7.0%, and utilities/other increased by 5.9%. Excluding the
out of town category; sales tax for the month of November was down 6.1%.
Electronic filing and payment of Vail sales tax is now mandatory. Please visit
https://vail.munirevs.com
Town of Vail sales tax forms, the Vail Business Review and sales tax worksheets are available
on the internet at www.vailgov.com. You can subscribe to have the Vail Business Review and
the sales tax worksheet e-mailed to you automatically from www.vailgov.com.
Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales tax
collections, as opposed to actual gross sales.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or Carlie
Smith at (970) 479-2119.
Sincerely,
Alex Jakubiec
Sales Tax Administrator
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Retail 116,202.24 115,517.11 0.59%
Lodging 63,659.91 68,801.56 ‐7.47%
F & B 26,638.54 47,501.09 ‐43.92%
Other 5,158.16 4,395.58 17.35%
Total 211,658.85 236,215.34 ‐10.40%
Retail 54,187.81 63,656.99 ‐14.88%
Lodging 65,948.34 84,865.29 ‐22.29%
F & B 45,143.55 50,852.73 ‐11.23%
Other 515.82 783.99 ‐34.21%
Total 165,795.52 200,159.00 ‐17.17%
Retail 247,416.45 211,313.73 17.08%
Lodging 1,839.29 1,836.44 0.16%
F & B 125.87 516.72 ‐75.64%
Other 133,516.75 126,131.63 5.86%
Total 382,464.09 339,798.52 12.56%
Retail 172,392.40 160,434.94 7.45%
Lodging 125,575.24 139,795.24 ‐10.17%
F & B 192,565.70 185,631.91 3.74%
Other 6,669.96 6,397.46 4.26%
Total 497,203.30 492,259.56 1.00%
Retail 590,198.90 550,922.77 7.13%
Lodging 257,022.79 295,298.54 ‐12.96%
F & B 264,473.66 284,502.45 ‐7.04%
Other 145,860.69 137,708.66 5.92%
Total 1,257,556.04 1,268,432.42 ‐0.86%
Retail Apparel 73,458.72 76,729.11 ‐4.26%
Retail Food 89,011.70 85,748.35 3.81%
Retail Gallery 2,817.32 3,683.61 ‐23.52%
Retail Gift 2,921.09 3,326.91 ‐12.20%
Retail Home Occupation 100.74 196.55 ‐48.74%
Retail Jewelry 9,238.47 6,736.27 37.15%
Retail Liquor 30,864.00 30,829.06 0.11%
Retail Other 262,907.73 234,075.76 12.32%
Retail Sport 118,879.13 109,597.15 8.47%
Total 590,198.90 550,922.77 7.13%
Total ‐ All Areas
Lionshead
Out of Town
Vail Village
Retail Summary
Cascade Village / East Vail / Sandstone / West Vail
Town of Vail Business Review
November 2019 Sales Tax
November 2019
Collections
November 2018
Collections November % Change
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I T E M /T O P I C: Proposed Peer Resort Visits for 2020
P RE S E NT E R(S ): P atty Mc K enny, A ssistant Town Manager, Mia Vlaar, E conomic Development
Director
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: I nput on suggestions for several peer resort visits.
B AC K G RO UND: Town Council programming includes budget for visiting peer resorts in an
effort to learn more about what is occurring in the comparable ski resort industry. Several
suggested locations will be reviewed for the proposed 2020 visits.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
2020 Proposed Peer Resort Visits
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To: Mayor and Town Council
From: Town Manager’s Office & Economic Development Office
Date: February 4, 2020
Subject: Proposed 2020 Peer Resort Visits
1. Summary
Historically, the Vail Town Council has visited peer resorts in an effort to better understand what
makes other resort areas successful, whether it is their events, their specific programming, their
economic development practices, it has been productive to visit these locations and learn about
their best practices and what has helped them remain competitive in the industry. In some
instances, there have been site visits by members of Vail’s Boards & Commissions to some of
the local resorts.
The Town of Vail has outlined several focus areas in its action plan; within the focus areas are
the components of programming and services that make-up a mountain resort community, such
as economic development, guest experience, environmental sustainability practices or cultural,
artistic and historical programming as well as the workforce housing component.
The list below suggests some locations that might speak to some of our focus areas and are
suggested for 2020 visits:
March 26-28: Jackson Hole, Wyoming (focus areas: special events, multi-use facility,
environmental programs)
May Front Range Visits to Parker, Denver, Broomfield (focus areas: multi-use facility,
commercial areas, shared workspace, shared housing space)
June: Breckenridge, Summit County (focus areas: creative arts district, housing,
transportation)
September: Aspen and Telluride (focus areas: cultural, arts, events, workforce housing and
environmental programming)
Staff requests direction on this programming for 2020 in terms of whether these locations might
be acceptable for planning the peer resort visit. See following pages for more details on each
location visit.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR 2020 PEER RESORT VISITS
JACKSON HOLE WYOMING
Proposed Travel Dates: March 26-29
Visits include:
1. Special Event Rendezvous Spring Festival
March 26-28, 2020
2. Jackson Hole Center for the Arts
The Center www.jhcenterforthearts.org/about/
3. Meet with Local Officials (Town of Jackson Hole Officials & Jackson Hole Mountain
Resort Officials)
Topics of Interest: Environmental Programs, Tourism Funding, Housing
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BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO
Travel Dates: Summer 2020
(Propose possibly inviting regional officials)
Visits include:
1. Summit County Regional & Municipal Housing Projects
Meet with Summit Combined Housing Authority & Summit County Housing officials
www.summithousing.us/
(Projects include: Peak One Neighborhood, Ophir Mountain Village, Monarch Townhomes)
2. Summit Stage (Summit County Free Transit system)
www.co.summit.co.us
Meet with Summit County Government (as operator of the services)
3. Breckenridge Creative Arts (District) (Vail officials only)
www.breckcreate.org
BCA leads the creative economic development of the Town of Breckenridge by:
Cultivating the town’s cultural assets and promoting the community as a leading year-
round creative destination
Supporting and collaborating with local artists, organizations and businesses that are
mission-aligned and foster mutually beneficial relationships
Maintaining exceptional venues for resident companies, special event partners,
promoters and rental groups
Presenting high-quality performing arts events and visual arts exhibitions
Providing education and community engagement opportunities with a focus on art-
making experiences and opportunities for creative play
Curating and organizing public art projects, culture walks, studio visits and residency
program
PARKER, COLORADO
Proposed Travel Dates: May 2020
Visits include:
Parker Arts: www.parkerarts.org/
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DENVER, COLORADO
Proposed Travel Dates: May 2020
Visits include:
1. Downtown
Altera Offices in Warehouse in Rhino
Stanley Market
Milk Market in Mavern Hotel
ASPEN, COLORADO
Housing Projects
Cultural & Arts Visits
Environmental Programming
TELLURIDE, COLORADO
Housing Projects
Cultural & Arts Visits
Environmental Programming
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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)(e) - to determine
positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, regarding: potential deed restricted housing
sites; 2) C.R.S . §24-6-402(4)(b) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; regarding:
marijuana in town delivery
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 4:45 pm estimate
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