HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-03 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
2:30 PM, March 3, 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.Snow Days Recap 15 min.
Presenter(s): Mia Vlaar, Economic Director and Peggy Wolfe, Highline
Sports and Entertainment
Background: Snow Days 2019 was awarded $300,000 via the council
funding process. Highline presented the event recap to C S E for the final
payment to be released. C S E approved final funding on 2/5/2020. The
recap materials are included here for your review. 3 highlights from the
C S E recap are as follows: Concert attendance on Friday was 5800.
Saturday was 2500-3500. Road closures on Vail Pass and in Dowd
J unction are attributed to the lower attendance numbers on both days.
Overall attendance including sponsor activation in the village were estimated
at 15,000. The sponsorship/expo sales were strong, selling out the space at
gondola one. I f directed by council, staff will schedule Highline to present a
recap to Council at a March meeting.
1.2.Update on Gore Creek Stream Tract 20 min.
Presenter(s): Peter Wadden, Watershed Education Coordinator
Action Requested of Council: Provide direction to staff concerning next
steps toward elimination of "permitted" and non-permitted stream tract
encroachments.
Background: Town environmental staff performed the most recent inspection
of town-owned stream tract in J uly of 2019. At the time of inspection, 26
private encroachments on town-owned stream tract remained. The
encroachments varied in size and scope from narrow, mowed paths to
extensive landscaping and permanent structures. Since J uly 2019, twelve of
those encroachments have been corrected, leaving the current number of
encroachments at 14. Town Environmental staff have written agreements
with four of those property owners. This should guarantee that there will not
be more than 10 encroachments at the outset of the 2020 landscaping
season.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to make all efforts to eliminate the
remaining 14 non-permitted encroachments in 2020. Staff recommends that
the "permitted" encroachments be dealt with through the upcoming private
property stream corridor protection effort.
1.3.Vail Community Survey Review 30 min.
Presenter(s): Suzanne Silverthorn, Communication Director and Chris
Cares, RRC Associates
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Action Requested of Council: Staff is seeking final approval and/or
modifications in preparation for release of the 2020 Vail Community Survey
the week of March 9, 2020
Background: The Town of Vail biennial community is used to probe public
policy issues and solicit feedback on a variety of topics of community
interest. I t is also used to measure the town's operational performance as
compared with previous years. A draft of the 2020 Community Survey was
reviewed by Town Council on February 18, 2020 in which several
modifications were requested. The survey questions have been updated,
accordingly.
1.4.Marijuana Ordinance Discussion 20 min.
Presenter(s): Dwight Henninger, Police Chief
Action Requested of Council: Listen to discussion and provide input if
Council wants ordinances on these topics.
Background:
Previous Councils have prohibited sales of medical marijuana and, later,
recreational sales in the Town of Vail, due to:
1. Concerns for being a family friendly resort community culture.
2. That there were no locations that are out of the public view for
businesses that conduct sales of these products.
3. Not fitting with the brand of Vail.
I n 2019, the Colorado General Assembly passed three bills allowing local
jurisdictions to permit marijuana delivery, hospitality businesses to operate in
their communities and a change to public consumption definitions. The
purpose of today’s discussion is to determine the direction Council would
like to take regarding these issues. I f desired, the Town Attorney could draft
an ordinance allowing or prohibiting these activities.
Staff Recommendation: Staff does not recommend allowing these activities
in the Town of Vail. The issues listed above, identified as of concern to
previous Councils, remain cogent as we discuss the preservation of our
resort community brand. W e base this assertion on the many complaints
we have received over the years about open use of marijuana in the Town.
1.5.Vail Valley Drive Safety I mprovements Update 15 min.
Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer
Action Requested of Council: Provide direction to staff regarding the
potential striping of Advisory Bike Lanes on Vail Valley Drive
Background: Town staff has been evaluating safety improvements along Vail
Valley Drive for the past year. Recently Council directed staff to further
evaluate striping and signage options. Staff would like direction on the
potential for striping Advisory Bike Lanes along a portion of Vail Valley
Drive.
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to further evaluate, design, and
implement Advisory Bike Lanes on Vail Valley Drive as a trial this summer.
2.Interviews for Boards and Commissions
2.1.I nterviews for Art in Public Places (A I P P)30 min.
Presenter(s): Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
Action Requested of Council: I nterview candidates who are interested in
serving on A I P P.
Background: There are five vacancies on the Art in Public Places Board
and six people have submitted letters of interest. I nterviews will be
conducted during the afternoon and appointments will be made during the
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evening meeting. Duties and functions of the boards include the
implementation of A I P P policies and selection procedures, acquiring public
art, overseeing the maintenance program and assisting in securing financial
support for the art. The appointments are for a two year term. The Board
meets monthly.
3.D R B / P E C Update (5 min.)
3.1.D RB / P E C Update 5 min.
Presenter(s): J onathan Spence, Planning Manager
4.Information Update (5 min.)
4.1.February Revenue Update
4.2.V LHA February 11, 2020 Meeting Results
5.Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports
6.Executive Session
6.1.Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b)(e) - to receive
legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop
a strategy and instruct negotiators, Regarding: Potential Deed Restricted
Housing Sites; 2) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to receive legal advice on
specific legal questions Regarding: update on pending litigation Vail Beauty
Corp. v. Town of Vail Case No. 1:19-cv-02790-C MA-GP G
30 min.
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
7.Recess
7.1.Recess 5:20 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: Snow Days Recap
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Mia Vlaar, E conomic Director and P eggy Wolfe, Highline Sports and
E ntertainment
B AC K G RO UND: S now Days 2019 was awarded $300,000 via the council funding process.
Highline presented the event recap to C S E for the final payment to be released. C S E approved
final funding on 2/5/2020. T he recap materials are included here for your review. 3 highlights from
the C S E recap are as follows: Concert attendance on F riday was 5800. S aturday was 2500-
3500. Road closures on Vail Pass and in Dowd J unction are attributed to the lower attendance
numbers on both days. Overall attendance including sponsor activation in the village were
estimated at 15,000. The sponsorship/expo sales were strong, selling out the space at gondola
one. I f directed by council, staff will schedule Highline to present a recap to Council at a March
meeting.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Snow Days Recap Snapshot
Snow Days C S E Recap
Snow Days Marketing Recap
Snow Days Pro Forma
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EVENT OVERVIEW
VAIL SNOW DAYS LIVED UP TO ITS NAME THIS YEAR WITH CRAZY SNOWFALLS
THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND BRINGING A WINTERY MIX TO VAIL THAT OFFERED AN
AMAZING GUEST EXPERIENCE BOTH ON AND OFF THE MOUNTAIN. CHECK OUT THE
WEEKEND SNOWFALL TOTALS
FESTIVAL VILLAGE
VAIL SNOW DAYS BLOCK PARTY
OVERALL EVENT ATTENDANCE
SET AT MOUNTAIN PLAZA / BASE OF GONDOLA ONE. THE VAIL SNOW DAYS FESITVAL
VILLAGE FEATURED 12 PARTNER ACTIVATIONS FROM GEAR DEMOS TO SAMPLING TO
PRODUCT DISPLAYS TO CONSUMER INTERACTIVE COMPONENTS.
THE VAIL SNOW DAYS BLOCK PARTY BROUGHT VIBRANCY AND ENERGY TO THE HEART OF
VAIL VILLAGE WITH 6 BRANDS BRINGING THEIR UNIQUE CONSUMER EXPERIENCES TO THE
EVENT.
CONCERTS
TWO FREE HEADLINER CONCERTS WERE THE ANCHOR OF VAIL SNOW DAYS FEATURING
MODEST MOUSE AND THE HEAD AND THE HEART AT THE FORD PARK CONCERT VENUE.
PRAY FOR SNOW PUB CRAWL
BLUEGRASS AND BLOODIES
VAIL SNOW DAYS KICKED OFF WITH THE PRAY FOR SNOW PUB CRAWL OFFERING GREAT
GIVEAWAYS, CREATIVE SPECIALS AND THE POP UP BAR ON INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE.
15,000 THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND
LIVE BLUEGRASS MUSIC AND TABLE-SIDE MADE-TO-ORDER BLOODY MARY SERVICE
HIGHLIGHTED THIS ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE FOR GUESTS.
THURS., DEC. 12 2”
FRI., DEC. 13 10”
SAT., DEC. 14 9”
SUN., DEC. 15 9”
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CONCERTS
“MAGICAL” IS HOW MANY GUESTS DESCRIBED THE FREE CONCERTS AT THE FORD PARK
CONCERT VENUE DURING THIS YEAR’S VAIL SNOW DAYS.
CONCERT-GOERS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO VAIL THROUGH ROAD CLOSURES, SNOW STORMS
AND WINTERY WEATHER, WERE TREATED TO INCREDIBLE MUSICAL TALENT AS BANDS
EMBRACED THE WEATHER AND CONNECTED WITH THE CROWDS THROUGH BRILLIANT
PERFOMANCES.
“THIS WEEKEND WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY. PEOPLE WILL SPEAK OF THIS WEEKEND
EXPERIENCE EUPHORIA. IT WAS LEGENDARY”
MODEST MOUSE
WITH THE RAD TRADS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13
ATTENDANCE: 5,800
THE DAY STARTED WITH 10” OF SNOW
THE BACK BOWLS OPENED ON THURSDAY
THE HEAD AND THE HEART
WITH ROB DRABKIN
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
ATTENDANCE: 2,500
THE DAY STARTED WITH 19” OF SNOW THAT HAD HIT WITH THE PREVIOUS 48 HOURS
ADDITIONALLY, 3” OF SNOW AT NIGHT
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MEDIA
TOP FACEBOOK POSTS
TOP INSTAGRAM POSTS
IMPRESSIONS
253,102
REACTIONS
206
IMPRESSIONS
1,182
REACTIONS
62
IMPRESSIONS
623
REACTIONS
31
IMPRESSIONS
1,670
REACTIONS
102
IMPRESSIONS
1,667
REACTIONS
89
IMPRESSIONS
1,574
REACTIONS
79
*Strong social engagement and event partner and band collaboration for Vail Snow Days exposure.
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COLLABORATIVE MEDIA
EXAMPLES
PARTNERED SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
VAIL MOUNTAIN
IMPRESSIONS
5,844
REACTIONS
102
FRI CONCERT
FACEBOOK EVENT
PAGE
INTERESTED
7,900
SAT CONCERT
FACEBOOK EVENT
PAGE
INTERESTED
4,000
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INSERT FINAL POSTER ART
HERE
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PARTNER ACTIVATIONS
FESTIVAL VILLAGE
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PARTNER ACTIVATIONS
FESTIVAL VILLAGE
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PARTNER ACTIVATIONS
VAIL SNOW DAYS WAS PRESENTED BY TOWN OF VAIL, VAIL MOUNTAIN, BUD LIGHT, NATURE
VALLEY, OAKLEY, PEPSI AND AUDI AND SPONSORED IN PART BY HELLY HANSEN, JACK LINK’S
PROTEIN SNACKS AND GOPRO.
VAIL SNOW DAYS BLOCK PARTY
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PHOTOS
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PHOTOS
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IT’S A WRAP
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Event Recap: Vail Snow Days 2019
Cultural, Recreational & Community Category
February 5, 2020
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Vail Snow Days | December 12-15, 2019
Peggy Wolfe
970 476 6797
peggy@gohighline.com
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Overall Event Highlights & Successes
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•2019 saw a continued effort to build the event beyond the headliner
concerts at Ford Park. Additions to the schedule help create the Festival
vibe and experience for guests to the event and Vail.
•In account activations at locals bars and restaurants were highlighted
through both the Snow Days LIVE! Program as well as the Pray for
Snow Pubcrawl kickoff event on Thursday.
•The Snow Days Block Party featured a creative use of outdoor space
in Vail Village / International Bridge featuring seven interactive
partner expos throughout the weekend.
•The story of the weekend was snow. With 48” of snow falling during Vail
Snow Days, guests were treated to powder, the opening of Vail’s
legendary Back Bowls and tremendous early season conditions.
Vail Snow Days once again lived up to its name and kicked.
the season off in snowy style.
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Overall Event Highlights & Successes
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•The VIP area at Ford Park was reimagined to provide a higher level of
service and access to bands than at previous events. By providing first-
class viewing, enhanced food and beverage options, a heated area,
private restrooms and more, guests were able to enjoy these amenities in
a new and elevated way.
•The Festival Village, located at the base of the mountain, at Mountain
Plaza was sold out for 2019 as brands continue to see value in Vail Snow
Days and interacting with consumers in this winter environment. The
future of the Festival Village could result in expansion to Lionshead
and/or other parts of the Resort to accommodate partnerships.
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Estimated Attendance Results
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•Estimated attendance:
•15,000 throughout the weekend
•Attendance was seen as a success even
with all of the weather and road related
challenges surrounding this weekend.
With 1-70 closed in both directions at
times, people in town took advantage of
the multiple touchpoints at Vail Snow
Days. The Festival Village and Snow Days
Block Party saw steady crowds during
operating hours and partners activating in
these areas were happy with the numbers
of interactions with guests.
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Event Strengths & Weaknesses
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•How did the event exceed expectations?
•The vision and multi-year plan of expanding the event beyond the
concerts to create vitality and vibrancy throughout the Town and
Mountain, was on target in 2019. The increase in partners on site and
support of sponsor activations in multiple locations generated great
animation for guests.
•Operationally and logistically, the efforts to create a viable concert
venue with the huge amounts of snow was a tremendous
accomplishment for the operations team on site.
•What are areas for event improvement?
•The marketing of the event and choosing the right balance of print,
digital, social, etc. is an ongoing opportunity to establish the brand of
Vail Snow Days and continue to reach new audiences.
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Event Strengths & Weaknesses
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•How did this year’s event compare to last year?
•Concert attendance was poised to show a significant increase from
2018 based on talent, popularity of bands and a strong marketing
effort. The weather provided amazing conditions on the mountain
with tons of powder and new terrain openings throughout the
weekend but the road closures made it difficult for people to get to
Ford Park, especially on Saturday night.
•The expanded Festival Village, which sold out this year, and
introduction of the Vail Snow Days Block Party, exemplified the strong
desire by brands to be part of the event and chose Vail as a
destination.
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Vail Brand Compatibility
The Premier International Mountain Resort Community
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•How did the event /program support the Vail Brand?
•Vail Snow Days positions itself as the debut event in Vail each
winter and truly is the kick off to the season. With a diverse,
robust schedule and programming for guests of ages, the
inclusive nature of Vail Snow Days aligns with the Vail Brand.
•The free headliner concerts with Modest Mouse and The Head
and The Heart, helped position the Town and Mountain as
continued leaders in enriching guest experiences especially
prior to the Holidays. By scheduling Vail Snow Days in early
December, the opportunities for guests to enjoy the early
season in Vail with family and friends is a strong focus and
creates another reason to choose Vail.
Brand Positioning:
•Town of Vail: The Premier International Mountain Resort Community
•Vail Mountain: Like nothing on earth
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Community Contribution
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•How did the event impact Vail’s sense
of community?
•One of the focuses for the event is to
create an association between Vail
Snow Days and the Town of Vail/ Vail
Mountain. Through diverse offerings,
Vail Snow Days has something for
everyone. It might be the bands and
concerts, or it might be for the chance
to try the latest gear on the mountain,
whatever it may be, this event
provides a unique unity for guests
and locals alike.
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Topline Marketing Efforts
10
•What are the top 3 successful marketing tactics, executions or results from
your event/program?
•A full advertising, marketing and public relations campaign was executed
surrounding Vail Snow Days in the local, regional and national media.
Placements were made with print, broadcast and digital outlets garnering
3,669,868 media impressions.
•A strategic public relations campaign was conducted for Vail Snow Days
starting with the band announce on October 10, 2019 with the campaign
including (30) pieces of coverage totaling an estimated 2,683,000+
impressions.
•The social plan for Vail Snow Days included Facebook and Instagram with
organic and paid posts, an influencer program and cross-promotional efforts
through event partners. Total impressions for the Vail Snow Days social
pages reached 443,500.
•Please attach complete marketing plan to end of presentation.
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Potential for Growth & Sponsorships/Media Exposure
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•How do you see the event evolving next year?
•The focus for 2020 is to curate unique and memorable programming to entice
sponsors to choose Vail Snow Days as a place to connect with consumers and enhance
the event experience through thoughtful and memorable activations.
•What sponsors do you plan to target next year?
•The change in sales structure specifically related to partnerships in 2019 allowed
refreshed opportunities to secure new partners and broaden the depth in sponsor
categories. For 2020, the early outreach and continued focus on the overall event
programming will be in place.
•How will you leverage media exposure and extend the marketing reach next year?
•The marketing plan will continue to develop further to build followers and
awareness so that partners see the value proposition of Vail Snow Days
from a marketing and media standpoint.
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Sustainability Efforts
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•What measures were taken at your event/program to support the environmentally-
friendly goals of the Town of Vail?
•The positioning of all vendors at Vail Snow Days was purposeful to insure that there was
no need for generators and power could be pulled from existing sources at Ford Park,
Mountain Plaza and Vail Village/ International Bridge.
•Partners and vendors were encouraged to recycle, separate and properly dispose of all
refuse created at events especially with the sponsors that sampled during the event.
•What waste reduction methods were used during your event/program?
•Vail Snow Days partnered with new sponsors that offered canned cocktails and canned
wine which greatly reduced the amount of plastic cups used in the concert venue.
•Food vendors were mindfully selected to feature menus that did not require forks, knives
or spoons.
•How could you improve on sustainability efforts for next year’s event?
•Continue to work and direct partners how to embrace sustainable measures and efforts in
their set ups and activations.
The Town of Vail is committed to the stewardship and protection of our unique mountain environment. In consideration of both
our local and global impacts and opportunities, our environmental vision is to demonstrate and promote: renewable energy,
resource efficiency, ecosystem protection, and community awareness and education.
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Event Budget
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* Event producer to attach detailed budget for recap
Item $
Total Event Budget:$615,610
Town Council Funds:$300,000
Other Revenues $288,094
In-kind Sponsorship:$0
Marketing Budget:$65,000
Profit & Loss:($27,515)
How did you use the Town Council funds?
(marketing, operations, staff, venue, etc.)
Talent and Production
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Photos
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Photos
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Additional Information/Appendix
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•Provide detailed budget in the Appendix
•Provide final marketing plan in the Appendix
•Provide any additional information or marketing materials you think the CSE
would benefit from
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VAIL SNOW DAYS MARKETING RECAP
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MEDIA
SNAPSHOT
A specific media plan was put in place for Vail Snow Days with targeted leads. Media included print,
social digital, influencer initiative, grassroots marketing and more.
OVERALL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS:3,669,868
MEDIA PLAN OVERVIEW FY20
IMPRESSIONS
FY19
IMPRESSIONS
Westword Print 43,000 139,435
Vail Daily Print 720,000 140,000
Two Parts Digital 94,562
Partner (AB Social Boost)374,000
Vail Daily Weekly 54,600
Digital Display 392,463
Vail Mnt Upsell Rotation 59,000 59,748
VSD Facebook/Instagram 443,506
Vail Facebook/Instagram 1,488,737 938,422
303 Magazine Digital 28,654
TV8 240,000
Pre-roll/Connected TV 129,802
Total 3,669,868 1,576,061
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MEDIA
PRINT
Print Media focused on Front Range, Regional and Local print to reach the key demographics.
Messaging focused on the band announcement and 4-day festival weekend of action for Vail Snow
Days.
VAIL DAILY PRINT
IMPRESSIONS:45,000/DAY
(15) HALF PAGE ADS
WESTWORD PRINT
WINTER PUBLICATION, SEASONAL
IMPRESSIONS:43,000
FULL PAGE AD
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MEDIA
DIGITAL
Digital media targeted throughout the Front Range, Regional and Local providing a strong opportunity
for extended reach.
WESTWORD BANNER & STATIC AD
IMPRESSIONS:100,008
WESTWORD RESKIN:
IMPRESSIONS:6,214
VAIL DAILY WEB BANNER
IMPRESSIONS:125,000
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MEDIA
DIGITAL
Additional digital media reach included Two Parts collaboration to target Front Range guests.
E-NEWSLETTER INCLUSION
IMPRESSIONS:50,000
EVENT CALENDAR INCLUSION
IMPRESSIONS:21,300
SOCIAL INCLUSIONS
IMPRESSIONS:23,262
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PR MEDIA HITS
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND DIGITAL OUTREACH
A strategic public relations campaign was conducted for Vail Snow Days starting with the band
announce on October 10, 2019 with the campaign including (30) pieces of coverage totaling an
estimated 2,683,000+ impressions. Key PR Highlights below.
DO303
IMPRESSIONS:36,700
YAHOO.COM
IMPRESSIONS:2,052,000
MOUNTAIN LIVING MAGAZINE
IMPRESSIONS:1,340
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SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS
INTEGRATED SOCIAL PLAN
The social plan for Vail Snow Days included Facebook and Instagram with organic and paid posts, an
influencer program and cross-promotional efforts through event partners. Total impressions for the Vail
Snow Days social pages reached 443,500.
FACEBOOK
Impressions: 278,606
Followers: 802
Impressions per message sent: 39.8k
Engagements: 2,881
INSTAGRAM
Impressions: 164,900
Followers: 867
Impressions per message sent: 6,872.2
Engagements: 994
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VAIL SNOW DAYS CREATIVE
ADDITIONAL CREATIVE EXAMPLES
TOWN OF VAIL BANNER,
BRIDGE STREET LOCATION
ROUNDABOUT BANNER SIGNAGE
(9) TOTAL POLES
GRASSROOTS MARKETING,
HANDBILLS
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VAIL SNOW DAYS 2019
PRO FORMA
2019 PRO FORMA 2019 PRO FORMA
ESTIMATE ACTUALS
VAIL SNOW DAYS VAIL SNOW DAYS
REVENUES:
Vail Mountain 200,000.00 100,000.00
Sponsorships (Net)20,000.00 126,935.00
Town Council 300,000.00 300,000.00
Ticket Sales 35,000.00 19,468.50
F&B Sales 25,000.00 41,690.77
TOTAL REVENUES 580,000.00 588,094.27
EXPENSES:
SITE/LOCATION/OPERATIONS 532,425.00 516,657.14
Licenses/Permit/Venue Rentals 1,600.00 2,049.60
Labor 71,750.00 56,560.49
Security/Medical 10,500.00 18,497.76
Event Supplies 3,000.00 2,874.99
Equipment Rental 43,600.00 36,508.02
Talent/Bands/Production 295,100.00 317,185.04
Project Fee 99,700.00 75,724.10
Insurance 6,500.00 6,720.00
Adminstrative 675.00 537.14
MARKETING 3,650.00 65,000.00
SPONSORSHIP FULFILLMENT 7,750.00 7,805.15
BRANDING 9,000.00 4,993.75
FOOD AND BEVERAGE 20,725.00 18,166.00
TRAVEL/LODGING 6,900.00 2,987.97
TOTAL EXPENSES 580,450.00 615,610.01
NET PROFIT (LOSS)(450.00) (27,515.74)
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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: Update on Gore Creek S tream Tract
P RE S E NT E R(S ): P eter Wadden, Watershed E ducation Coordinator
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: Provide direction to staff concerning next steps toward
elimination of "permitted" and non-permitted stream tract encroachments.
B AC K G RO UND: Town environmental staff performed the most recent inspection of town-owned
stream tract in J uly of 2019. At the time of inspection, 26 private encroachments on town-owned
stream tract remained. T he encroachments varied in size and scope from narrow, mowed paths to
extensive landscaping and permanent structures. Since J uly 2019, twelve of those encroachments
have been corrected, leaving the current number of encroachments at 14. Town E nvironmental
staff have written agreements with four of those property owners. T his should guarantee that there
will not be more than 10 encroachments at the outset of the 2020 landscaping season.
S TAF F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: Direct staff to make all efforts to eliminate the remaining 14 non-
permitted encroachments in 2020. Staff recommends that the "permitted" encroachments be dealt
with through the upcoming private property stream corridor protection effort.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Update on Gore Creek Stream Tract Memo March 2020
Stream Tract Update Presentation March 2020
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Environmental Department
Date: March 3, 2020
Subject: Gore Creek Stream Tract
I. Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum and presentation is to provide an update on the effort to
restore town-owned property along Gore Creek and some of its tributaries by working with
adjacent property owners to remove encroachments.
II. Background
The Town of Vail owns approximately 40% of the property along Gore Creek as well as parcels
along Booth Creek and Mill Creek. Most of this town-owned stream tract is sandwiched between
private property and the creek. The Gore Creek Strategic Action Plan identifies the restoration
of riparian habitat along Gore Creek on both public and private land as a key action in the effort
to Restore the Gore. The 2018 Community Survey indicated strong support for these efforts
within the community with 86% of respondents supportive of an increase to stream setback
regulations and 85% supportive of a no-mow zone along Gore Creek on private property.
On October 6, 2009, Town Council adopted a “zero tolerance” policy for allowing illegal private
encroachments on town-owned stream tract lands and instructed staff to pursue removal of all
encroachments. Town environmental staff inspected and originally discovered 68 private
encroachments and disturbances into the public stream tract. These inspections identified
numerous properties that have modified or encroached onto sensitive riparian areas including,
but not limited to; landscaping town-owned riparian property; building decorative planters; using
the areas for recreational seating; or in more severe cases building structures, such as patios
and a basketball court on town-owned properties. Through annual inspections and targeted
outreach town staff has been able to work with many owners to mitigate private encroachments
resulting in written agreements to stop mowing, landscaping and remove structures on public
property.
III. Current Status
Town environmental staff performed the most recent inspection of town-owned stream tract in
July of 2019. At the time of inspection, 26 private encroachments on town-owned stream tract
remained. The encroachments varied in size and scope from narrow, mowed paths to extensive
landscaping and permanent structures. Since July 2019, twelve of those encroachments have
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been corrected, leaving the current number of encroachments at 14. Town Environmental staff
have written agreements with four of those property owners. This should guarantee that there
will not be more than 10 encroachments at the outset of the 2020 landscaping season.
In 2019, town landscape architects also worked with River Restoration, a design firm, to
complete a planting and stormwater treatment project on town-owned stream tract behind Vail
Trails Chalets and Vail Trails East. Residents and property managers have been cooperative
and engaged in this process.
IV. Next Steps
In 2019, Town environmental staff contracted Peak Land Surveyors to install or replace 80 new
signs delineating the boundary between private property and town-owned stream tract. Only half
of those signs were installed in 2019 (the remaining 40 will be installed in 2020) but they
immediately got the attention of several property owners who then initiated conversations with
town staff.
The town sent certified letters to all 26 properties that were documented to be out of compliance
in 2019 informing them of their encroachments and instructing them to remove them. Sixteen of
those property owners have since either removed their encroachments or agreed to do so in
writing. Town environmental staff are optimistic that all remaining encroachments can be
corrected in 2020.
Nearly half of the remaining encroachments are in the Aspen Court/ Booth Creek Drive
neighborhood. Town landscape architects have developed a plan for a robust riparian
restoration project in a historic problem area in this neighborhood. Town staff plans to step up
monitoring efforts in this area before, during and after the planting is completed because
adjacent property owners are suspected of poisoning plants on town property with Round Up in
the fall of 2019.
V. Permitted Encroachments
In anticipation of the elimination of existing non-permitted encroachments, staff seeks further
direction from council on whether to pursue the removal of encroachments that have been
considered “permitted” since the beginning of the stream tract reclamation program in 2009.
This category includes encroachments that received some level of approval through DRB-
approved landscape plans or through approval of building permits. Examples of these
“permitted” encroachments can be found adjacent to the following properties:
• 250 S. Frontage Rd. (Evergreen Lodge)
• 19 Vail Rd. (Interfaith Chapel)
• 20 Vail Rd. (Sonnenalp Hotel)
• 228, 230, 232 Bridge St. (Gorsuch Building dumpster enclosure and driveway)
• 385 Gore Creek Drive (Vorlaufer)
• 483 Gore Creek Drive (Texas Townhomes)
• 2990 Booth Creek Dr. (Private residence)
At council direction, town staff has not to date actively pursued removal of these
encroachments. Instead, staff has issued letters to property owners responsible for the
encroachments indicating that they must be removed or corrected if they are ever altered or if
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the owners apply for permits to improve or change the encroaching landscape feature. Some
have existed for a very long time and are adjacent to prominent buildings and businesses in
town. Some of those businesses would consider their use of town property integral to their
business and many of these encroachments are permanent structures like decks, hot tubs,
fences, patios and dumpster enclosures.
While these “permitted” encroachments are on town property, staff believes it will be most
appropriate to address them as part of the upcoming effort to establish a protected riparian
corridor on private property along Gore Creek and its tributaries.
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Status of Town-Owned Stream Tract
970.479.2144 | lovevail.org
Pete Wadden
Watershed Education Coordinator
pwadden@vailgov.com
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Black Gore Creek-2019
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Booth Creek Drive-2019
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2920 and 2945 reached out in fall of 2019 to discuss potential
resolutions
We will discuss 2990 among the “exceptions” in a moment
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Booth Falls and Manns Ranch-October 2019
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Vail Village-East -2019
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Vail Village –West -2019
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Gorsuch Building, and the Evergreen (next slide), have DRB
approval for their encroachments
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Beaver Dam and West Meadow -2019
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responsive
•272 West
Meadow has
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mowing and
work with TOV to
remove
decorative
lighting in 2020
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Lionshead -2019
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Cascade Village and Westhaven Circle
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2930 Booth Creek Drive
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2930 Booth Creek Drive
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Round Up Incident on Booth Creek Dr.
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•Several native plants including and alder, 5-6 willow sprouts, a
currant and one large willow were sprayed with RoundUp
•We had them tested by a lab at CSU and all plant samples tested
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82 West Meadow Dr.
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New Stream Tract Sign
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•Half of new signs were
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•They got people’s
attention
•Remainder will be
installed in 2020
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added stating “Removal
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Exceptions
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2990 has DRB approval for their landscaping on TOV property
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Exceptions
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Exceptions
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Some properties have
DRB approval for their
use of town-owned
stream tract
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landscaping and
hardscape behind the
building is on TOV
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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: Vail Community Survey Review
P RE S E NT E R(S ): S uzanne Silverthorn, Communication Director and Chris Cares, R R C
A ssociates
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: Staff is seeking final approval and/or modifications in
preparation for release of the 2020 Vail Community S urvey the week of March 9, 2020
B AC K G RO UND: The Town of Vail biennial community is used to probe public policy issues and
solicit feedback on a variety of topics of community interest. I t is also used to measure the town's
operational performance as compared with previous years. A draft of the 2020 Community S urvey
was reviewed by Town Council on F ebruary 18, 2020 in which several modifications were
requested. The survey questions have been updated, accordingly.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Community Survey
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Town of Vail Staff
Date: March 3, 2020
Subject: Review of 2020 Community Survey
I. SUMMARY
The 2020 Community Survey will be reviewed with Town Council in preparation for distribution
later in the month. The survey has been modified following a preliminary review by Town
Council at the February 18, 2020 meeting.
II. BACKGROUND
The Town of Vail biennial community is used to probe public policy issues and solicit feedback
on a variety of topics of community interest. It is also used to measure the town's operational
performance as compared with previous years. The last survey took place in 2018.
III. SURVEY OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the Town of Vail community survey is to:
• Measure how the Town is performing, by types of services and departments.
• Identify current needs and priorities with emphasis on policy questions identified by
Town Council.
• Identify future needs and goals of the community .
• Solicit open-ended comments that provide an opportunity to hear verbatim suggestions
and input.
• Provide some background on Town initiatives that might be of interest to citizens (i.e.
two-way communications on topics such as Council’s long-term goals).
• Maintain some consistent questions and formats over time so that results may be
tracked over time.
• Provide an opportunity for citizens to sign up to receive additional Town information
through e-services.
IV. 2020 SURVEY REVISIONS
Following feedback from the Town Council on February 18, 2020, additional revisions to the
draft survey questions have been flagged in red for final review. The survey questions have
also been renumbered.
V. COMMUNITY SURVEY METHODOLOGY
The methodology f or the 2020 survey will involve:
1. A “statistically valid” survey distributed using postcards requesting
participation by completing an on-line survey. The postcards will be mailed
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to addresses obtained through a combination of a registered voters list and
a list purchased f rom a commercial vendor. This mailing will target known
residents of Vail, approximately 4,200 persons.
2. A random sampling of 2,000 part-time residents will be mailed invitations
using an initial postcard mailing inviting recipients to complete the survey
online. (Note, as in the past, two passwords per household will be provided
to encourage increased participation). This mailing will be followed by a
second postcard reminder to encourage further response. The Town
successfully used this two-card mailing technique, with password protected
survey invitations, in 2018 and 2016.
3. Additionally, an “Open” invitation to complete the survey online without a
password restriction will be widely advertised.
4. Finally, an email invitation will be sent to individuals that appear on the
Engage Vail mailing list. Names that opted in through Engage Vail will
receive a direct on-line invitation to participate in the “Open” version of the
survey. Steps 3 and 4 will encourage participation from individuals that may
have missed the initial invitations, or those that live elsewhere (i.e. Down
Valley) but are interested in Vail.
Paper copies of the survey will be made available upon request as an alternative to the on-line
surveys; this will be described on the postcard invitation. Additionally , the survey will be
available for distribution in Town of Vail buildings as a mail-back option. The proposed methods
will permit comparability to past research and represent an inclusive outreach to citizens with
several different types of invitations to participate.
To further encourage participation, the incentive program implemented at Council’s suggestion
in 2018 will be used: a weekly drawing for one of 10 $100 Visa gift cards. The total survey
responses in 2018 were up approximately 16% in 2018 compared to 2016. These improved
participation levels were in-part attributed to the Visa Card incentives. For reference, in 2018
the Invite Survey received 562 responses and the Open version drew 509 completed surveys,
for a total of 1,071 surveys returned. The goal is to obtain similar or better response rates in
2020.
VI. TIMELINE
A schedule for the 2020 survey project is as follows:
Feb. 18 Afternoon Session Review of draft survey and discussion of community issues/topics
by Town Council
March 3 Evening Session Survey review and refinement by Town Council, if needed
March 4-9 Finalization of survey
Week of March 9 Mailing postcards to Vail households to invite participation
(includes a sampling of second homeowners and business
representatives). Reminder postcards to be sent approximately
March 23.
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March 26 Promotion of survey to enlist participation by all interested parties
using open link address
March 26 - April 20 Distribution of paper copies in municipal facilities for mail-back
April 20 Last day for survey participation
June Presentation of report
VII. ACTION REQUESTED OF TOWN COUNCIL
Staff is seeking direction from the Town Council on next steps related to the status of the
community survey, including schedule, topics and methodology.
VIII. ATTACHMENT
2020 Revised Draft Survey
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COMMUNITY SURVEY 2020
First, a few questions about you and the general state of Vail…
1. Is your residence (either year-round or seasonal) within the Town of Vail?
[ ] Yes [ ] No (GO TO Q. 2)
If yes, where?
[ ] East Vail
[ ] Booth Falls and Bald Mountain Road areas
[ ] Booth Creek/Aspen Lane
[ ] Golf Course
[ ] Vail Village
[ ] Lionshead
[ ] Potato Patch, Sandstone
[ ] Buffehr Creek, Lionsridge, the Valley
[ ] Vail Commons/Safeway area
[ ] West Vail (north of I-70)
[ ] Matterhorn, Glen Lyon
[ ] Intermountain
[ ] Not a resident of the Town of Vail
[ ] Other______________________________
2. Which of the following best describes you?
[ ] Year-round resident (11+ months/year)
[ ] Part-time resident
[ ] Employed in the Town of Vail but don’t live there
[ ] Get mail in the town but don’t live or work there
[ ] Non-resident owner of business/commercial property
3. What is the ZIP Code of your primary residence? _________________________________
4. Would you say that things in the Town of Vail are going in the right direction, or have they gotten off on the wrong track?
[ ] Right direction
[ ] Wrong track
[ ] Don’t know
In a few words, why do you feel that way?____________________________________________________________________
(Please attach an additional sheet of paper with your comments if needed on any survey question.)
5. What are your hopes and expectations of the Town Council as you look to the future?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Using the 1 to 5 scale below, how satisfied are you with the Town of Vail local government in terms of providing
information to citizens about what local government is doing, including offering ample public engagement opportunities,
approachability, and being collaborative in the decision-making process?
NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Providing information to citizens 1 2 3 4 5 x
Offering public engagement opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 x
Being collaborative in decision-making process 1 2 3 4 5 x
Approachability of staff and Town Council members 1 2 3 4 5 x
Do you have any specific comments on your ratings?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
DRAFT: For Town
Council Discussion
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TOWN SERVICES – The following questions ask you about your use of various services provided by the Town and your
satisfaction with these services.
The Public Works Department provides maintenance of public areas including parks, buildings, roads and village areas.
7. Rate your satisfaction with Public Works services in the Town of Vail.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Snow removal on roads 1 2 3 4 5 x
Road and street maintenance by the Town of Vail
(potholes, sweeping, drainage, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Overall park maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 x
Appearance and condition of Town-owned buildings 1 2 3 4 5 x
Friendliness and courteous attitude of
Public Works employees 1 2 3 4 5 x
Cleanliness of pedestrian villages 1 2 3 4 5 x
Cleanliness of public restrooms 1 2 3 4 5 x
Appearance and condition of Town-owned buildings 1 2 3 4 5 x
Do you have any suggestions on how Public Works can improve its services?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Public Safety
8. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Fire Services in the Town of Vail.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Response times to emergency incidents 1 2 3 4 5 x
Wildfire mitigation efforts 1 2 3 4 5 x
Courtesy and helpfulness of fire department staff 1 2 3 4 5 x
Timely plan-check and fire system inspections 1 2 3 4 5 x
Fire safety, awareness and education programs 1 2 3 4 5 x
9. Are you aware of recently adopted code amendments that require ignition-resistant landscaping and building
materials?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
10. Do you have any suggestions on how the Fire Department can improve its services?
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11. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of Police Services in the Town of Vail.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Overall feeling of safety and security 1 2 3 4 5 x
Appropriate presence of police on foot/vehicle patrol 1 2 3 4 5 x
Friendliness and approachability of Vail Police 1 2 3 4 5 x
Department employees
Overall quality of service 1 2 3 4 5 x
Visibility of police foot/vehicle patrol 1 2 3 4 5 x
Confidence in the Police Department 1 2 3 4 5 x
12. Do you have any suggestions on how the Police Department can improve its services?
The Community Development Department provides planning, design review, and building inspection services.
13. Do you know that the Town now offers an online portal that provides information on reviews in progress, property
research, building permits, and on-line planning applications?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
13a. (If yes) Are you aware that this portal provides the ability to notify the Town of a code violation?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
14. Have you used the services of the Community Development Department within the past 12 months?
[ ] Yes [ ] No (GO TO Q. 16)
15. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of the Community Development Department.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Availability of information (e.g., public records) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Timeliness of response (to telephone calls, inspections, 1 2 3 4 5 x
questions/inquiries, plan review, etc.)
Building permit review and inspections 1 2 3 4 5 x
Courtesy and attitude/helpfulness 1 2 3 4 5 x
Knowledge/ability to answer questions 1 2 3 4 5 x
16. Do you have any suggestions on how the Community Development Department can improve its services?
Parking and Bus Service
17. Are you aware that the Town offers residents/employees a variety of parking passes and discount parking programs?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
18. Do you own a parking pass or value card this season?
[ ] Yes: [ ] Gold pass
[ ] Blue pass
[ ] Green pass
[ ] Pink pass
[ ] Value card
[ ] No:
Why did you not buy a parking pass or value card? ___________________________________________________
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19. Please rate your satisfaction with public parking services in Vail. NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Booth attendant courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 x
Parking structure cleanliness 1 2 3 4 5 x
Overflow Vail Frontage Road parking (safety) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Overflow Frontage Road parking (convenience/ease of access) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Ease of parking in summer 1 2 3 4 5 x
Ease of parking in winter 1 2 3 4 5 x
Overall parking fees/pricing structure 1 2 3 4 5 x
20. Other than adjusting parking fees, what could the Town of Vail do to improve your satisfaction with parking in the town?
21. How frequently have you used the Town of Vail local transit (bus) services in the past six months:
Never 1- 5 rides 6-20 rides 21- 60 rides More than 60 rides
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
22. Please rate your satisfaction with Town of Vail bus service.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
Frequency of in-town shuttle (Lionshead to Golden Peak) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Frequency of outlying service – Vail neighborhoods 1 2 3 4 5 x
Bus driver courtesy 1 2 3 4 5 x
Dependability of bus service 1 2 3 4 5 x
Cleanliness of buses 1 2 3 4 5 x
Level of crowding on buses 1 2 3 4 5 x
Atmosphere/sense of safety on buses 1 2 3 4 5 x
23. Would you use the TOV buses more if frequency of service was increased:
In Summer?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
In Winter?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
16a. (IF YES) On which routes would you like to see more frequent service? ___________________________________
16b. Do you have other suggestions on how bus service can be improved in the Vail area?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
24. How frequently have you used the ECO Transit (regional bus) service in the past six months:
Never 1- 5 rides 6-20 rides 21- 60 rides More than 60 rides
ECO Transit? [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
25. (IF NO HAVE NOT USED ECO TRANSIT) What are the primary reasons you do not use ECO? (Check all that apply)
I don’t need ECO transit
Schedule does not meet my needs (doesn’t go/return when I need to go)
Travel time is too long
Routes don’t go where I need to go
Usually I am combining multiple trips/rides(kids activities etc.)
Cost is too much for the limited usage
Takes too many transfers from Vail transit and ECO transit
Other: _________________________________________
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26. If the services were improved would you use ECO Transit more frequently?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
27. Do you have any additional comments on how ECO Transit could better meet the needs of you and your household?
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Events
Vail has developed a wide variety of events and special programs in all seasons that have become part of our community
culture. Our events now include concerts, festivals, athletic events, arts and learning-based programs, and other activities.
28. In general, how would you describe the experience that events in Vail create for you and your guests?
VERY VERY DON’T
NEGATIVE POSITIVE KNOW
1 2 3 4 5 x
29. With respect to the number of events in Vail, are there:
[ ] Too few events [ ] About the right number [ ] Too many events
30. Do you think the Town should dedicate more funding to events during the low visitation times of the year (spring and
fall)?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] Uncertain
31. [IF YES OR UNCERTAIN] Events held during spring and fall are more subject to bad weather, so indoor options will be
necessary. Should the Town invest in indoor facilities to support hosting special events and community groups?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] Uncertain
32. Do you have any additional comments on your response to this question?
33. Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of town-wide events.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
The overall quality of events in Vail 1 2 3 4 5 x
Overall quality of cultural, community, recreational,
performing arts, business conference venue options in Vail 1 2 3 4 5 x
34. The Town of Vail invests in various events in Vail. In general, what is your opinion of this economic development
strategy?
[ ] I strongly support the Town’s financial investment in events
[ ] I am somewhat in favor
[ ] I am neutral
[ ] I somewhat oppose
[ ] I strongly oppose
35. Do you have any further comments on events or programs in Vail?_____________________________________________
Guest Services
36. Have you heard about the town’s new Guest Experience training initiative called PrimaVail?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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37. (IF YES) Do you believe PrimaVail is making a positive impact on the Guest Experience?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
38. Do you have any comments on PrimaVail and Guest Experience?
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Library Services
Vail Public Library offers access to information resources of many types to serve the needs of Vail's guests, residents,
businesses and schools.
39. Please respond to the following questions using “Yes” or “No.”
YES NO
Do you have a library card in the Town of Vail? [ ] [ ]
Do you access the library remotely as well as in person? [ ] [ ]
Have you used the library’s website, e-newsletter or social media channels?? [ ] [ ]
40. How frequently do you use the library? _______ times per month
41. What do you like best about Vail Public Library?_______________________________________________________________
What would you like added or changed about Vail Public Library? ________________________________________________
42. Please rate your overall satisfaction with Vail Public Library.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T
SATISFIED SATISFIED KNOW
1 2 3 4 5 x
43. How can the library improve its services?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Town of Vail Communications
44. How do you receive information about the Town of Vail that may be of interest to you? (Check ALL THAT APPLY)
Information from the Town of Vail
[ ] Website (www.vailgov.com)
[ ] E-services (meeting announcements, agendas, news releases, newsletter, etc.)
[ ] Attend or watch meetings (live web streams, Channel 5)
[ ] Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
Information from other sources
[ ] Newspaper
[ ] Radio
[ ] Television
[ ] Social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
[ ] Other (please describe): _____________________________________________________
45. Do you have any specific comments on your ratings of information or the sources of information you find useful?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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COMMUNITY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The following questions provide you with an opportunity to express your opinions concerning areas of public
policy that require tradeoffs and/or prioritization. Past surveys have identified the importance of various town
initiatives that have received significant attention in recent years. These include efforts related to the
Environment, Housing, Economy, Parking and Transit/Transportation. Below are listed a range of specific
actions within these priority areas:
46. For each action listed below, indicate the level of priority you believe is appropriate. (Use a 1 to 5 scale where 1=Not a
Priority, 3=Neutral, 5=High Priority.)
NOT A HIGH DON’T
PRIORITY NEUTRAL PRIORITY KNOW
1. Actions to protect and enhance Gore Creek 1 2 3 4 5 x
2. Actions to protect wildlife habitat 1 2 3 4 5 x
3. Expand recycling and waste reduction efforts 1 2 3 4 5 x
4. Implement renewable energy projects in town e.g. solar 1 2 3 4 5 x
(P.V.) on buildings
5. Housing for resident-occupied, resident-occupied households 1 2 3 4 5 x
6. Defining comprehensive parking management policies
(potentially through additional parking spaces and 1 2 3 4 5 x
pricing/management strategies)
7. Increasing Town of Vail transit frequency and connections 1 2 3 4 5 x
8. Increasing regional transit frequency and connections 1 2 3 4 5 x
9. Providing an economic development focus on the events 1 2 3 4 5 x
that take place in Vail (including a return on the town’s
investments and benefits to our quality of life)
10. Implementation of the Civic Area Master Plan for public 1 2 3 4 5 x
spaces (Town Hall, Library, Dobson, etc.) in the center of Vail
47. What two areas are your highest priorities? (Insert numbers from list above: #____________, #____________)
48. Any comments on your responses?______________________________________________________________
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Financial Prioritizing
49. As you may know, the Town of Vail is beginning to have discussions with the community to learn what voters think
about sources of financial support for community priorities. Two primary initiatives of the Town will likely require
support from voters to be fully implemented:
• Funding to support resident-occupied, deed- restricted housing
options within Vail (or potentially outside town boundaries)
• Funding for an expanded program for Events, Culture and Arts
50. Are you willing to consider supporting a tax increase of some type to fund local efforts for:
Yes No Uncertain
Resident-occupied deed-restricted housing programs? [ ] [ ] [ ]
An expanded program for Events, Culture and the Arts? [ ] [ ] [ ]
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51. (IF YES – Based on what you know now, would you prefer a lodging, tax, property, or sales tax as the primary method for
funding local housing programs?
[ ] Lodging tax increase
[ ] Property tax increase
[ ] Sales tax increase
[ ] Don’t know
52. Do you have any specific comments on your responses concerning tax increases to support local housing funding
needs?
53. (IF YES – Based on what you know now, would you prefer a lodging, property or sales tax as the primary method for
funding local expanded programs for Events, Culture and the Arts?
[ ] Lodging tax increase
[ ] Property tax increase
[ ] Sales tax increase
[ ] Don’t know
54. Do you have any specific comments on your responses concerning tax increases to support funding needs for Events,
Culture and the Arts?
The TOV Civic Area Plan is entering the first steps of the implementation phase this year. From your perspective and knowledge of this
adopted plan, what are the highest priorities? The plan identified several goals for the plan including the following:
• Identify the community’s opinions of how best to utilize the land within the defined study area for the Civic Area Plan;
• Prepare a plan that is viable, is reflective of the community’s goals, is economically feasible in terms of market considerations,
and is responsive to the sites and surrounding neighborhoods, and;
• Define strategies to guide future decision-making and the implementation of improvements to the Civic Area that will establish
vibrant, aesthetically pleasing and thoughtfully designed places that will serve the needs of the local community and guests in
the Town of Vail.
55. During the six-month Civic Area effort five major sites were identified that comprise the study area of the Plan. Which
two sites do you believe should be the focus of the first phase of implementation?
Check Two Highest Priorities
[ ] 1. Lionshead Parking and Transportation Center
[ ] 2. Charter Bus Lot
[ ] 3. Dobson Ice Arena
[ ] 4. Vail Public Library
[ ] 5. Town of Vail Municipal Complex (current Town Hall)
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56. Do you have any specific comments on your priorities?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
57. The Town is in the process of planning for West Vail by creating a Master Plan. What specific ideas would you
most like to see addressed in that planning effort?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Resident-Occupied, Deed-Restricted Housing Opportunities
The Vail community has consistently acknowledged the important role resident-occupied, deed-restricted homes play in maintaining
and sustaining community in Vail. The Vail Town Council and Vail Local Housing Authority have heard this message and efforts are
underway to address housing. However, more needs to be done.
As you may know, the Town of Vail/Vail Local Housing Authority’s mission is to preserve and protect existing and future homes for
year-round Vail residents by acquiring deed restrictions. To achieve this goal, they apply an approach to identifying, acquiring and
building future homes. This is done by researching and exploring public-private partnerships, strategic initiatives, innovative
programs and collaboration within the community.
58. Do you think the Town of Vail and the Vail Local Housing Authority’s mission and goals to address housing for year-
round residents is headed in the right direction or do you feel they are off on the wrong track?
[ ] Headed the right direction
[ ] Off on the wrong track
[ ] Unsure/no opinion
59. Please indicate your level of support for specific changes that might be used to increase opportunities for housing using the
scale of 1 to 4 below, where 1 is “not at all supportive” and 4 is “very supportive.” If you don’t know or have no opinion
check the space provided.
NOT AT ALL
SUPPORTIVE VERY
SUPPORTIVE
DON’T
KNOW
Allow developers to meet deed-restricted homes requirement
outside the town boundaries 1 2 3 4 x
Adopt requirements for all new or expanded residential
development to contribute fees toward the supply of deed-
restricted homes
1 2 3 4 x
Adopt restrictions on short term rental units (STR) in Vail to
mitigate the loss of long-term rental home opportunities 1 2 3 4 x
Allow increases in density to facilitate the development of
accessory dwelling units for resident-occupied housing (i.e. a
small unit together with a larger residence)
1 2 3 4 x
60. Do you have any suggestions or opinions (positive or negative) regarding how additional housing for residents could be
provided, that you would like to share with the Vail Town Council and the Vail Local Housing Authority?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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The Environment
Vail has successfully undergone an audit as part of its goal to become a globally-certified sustainable destination.
Sustainable destinations seek to leverage the positive benefits of tourism while ensuring the health and viability of the local
community.
61. Please rank the importance of the following environmental sustainability program focus areas for the Town of Vail.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT KNOW
Climate change action and policy advocacy 1 2 3 4 5 x
Recycling and waste reduction 1 2 3 4 5 x
Renewable energy projects in town (e.g., solar PV on buildings) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Wildlife habitat areas (for food, shelter, movement, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5 x
Change policies to encourage/incentivize the transition from 1 2 3 4 5 x
fossil fuel use to renewable electric use in building design
62. The Town is currently working on improving and protecting Gore Creek water quality. Please identify the barriers that
exist toward your personal use of environmentally friendly landscaping practices on your property. Rate the following on a
scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is “strongly disagree” and 5 is “strongly agree” that these are barriers.
STRONGLY STRONGLY DON’T
DISAGREE AGREE KNOW
Lack of knowledge of eco-friendly practices 1 2 3 4 5 x
HOA handles landscaping/HOA rules 1 2 3 4 5 x
I prefer a green turf lawn, space to play, socialize, etc. 1 2 3 4 5 x
Lack of effective alternatives to pesticides/herbicides 1 2 3 4 5 x
Costs are prohibitive 1 2 3 4 5 x
Lack of eco-friendly landscapers 1 2 3 4 5 x
Native plants and vegetation are not visually appealing; 1 2 3 4 5 x
they attract nuisance animals, and/or obscure views
Other___________________________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 x
63. Wildfire poses a risk to our homes, environment, economy, recreation and safety. Effective wildfire mitigation requires a
multi-faceted approach. Please indicate your opinion using the scale of 1 to 4 below.
NOT AT ALL VERY DON’T
SUPPORTIVE SUPPORTIVE KNOW
Creation of defensible space on individual properties (where 1 2 3 4 x
vegetation is reduced or modified to create a buffer
around the home)
Evaluation of the defensible space around each home 1 2 3 4 x
by trained personnel
Design standards that facilitate the creation of defensible space 1 2 3 4 x
(such as using deciduous trees rather than conifers)
Household Preparedness for an Emergency
During major emergencies, public safety is our first priority; in some situations the emergency may exceed the capacity of
local first responders. It is imperative that you are prepared to provide for your own safety. A critical component of this is
that you have registered with EC Alert so that you can receive timely notification of an impending threat or evacuation.
64. How prepared would you say you and your household are in the event of a catastrophic emergency event?
[ ] Extremely prepared
[ ] Somewhat prepared
[ ] Slightly prepared
[ ] Not at all prepared
65. Do you have any comments or unanswered questions related to Emergency Preparedness in Vail?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Parking and Transportation
66. The Town is working on finding an appropriate balance between adequate vehicle parking and encouraging use of
public transit and other alternative transportation means. Should Town parking rates be based on demand (i.e., higher
rates at the busiest times and lower rates when there is little demand, similar to hotels and airlines)?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
67. Do you have access to a vehicle that you keep at your residence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Other
68. To get around Vail and the region, what barriers/impediments keep you from using your car less? (Check all that apply)
[ ] Distance to bus stop
[ ] Change in elevation or terrain traversed to bus stop/path
[ ] Need my car during the day for work
[ ] Need my car for errands before or after work
[ ] Place to store my recreation equipment
[ ] Doesn’t fit my schedule
[ ] Safe walking/biking routes
[ ] Travel at night Lack of lighting for travel at night
[ ] Lack of bike storage
[ ] Other:
69. Do you have any suggestions on ways to encourage alternative transportation opportunities (bus, bike, pedestrian use,
etc.) in Vail and throughout the region?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ownership and Property Rental Information
70. Do you own or rent your residence?
[ ] Own
[ ] Rent
[ ] Other (specify)__________________________
71. How long have you lived within the Town of Vail (or owned property if a non-resident)?
[ ] Less than 1 year
[ ] 1-5 years
[ ] 6-15 years
[ ] More than 15 years
[ ] Not applicable
72. Do you reside in a deed-restricted home?
[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Uncertain
73. (If you own your home) Over the past year have you rented out your residence short-term (less than 30 days at a time)?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
74. (If you own your home) Over the past year have you rented out your residence to long-term renters (over 30 days)?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
75. (If no) Are you aware of the Town’s goals to create more long-term rental opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
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76. Would you be willing to consider renting to long-term renters in the future?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[ ] Uncertain
77. Do you have any comments on your responses to the preceding three questions? _________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
78. (If own home and rent out residence short-term)
Did/do you rent it through:
[ ] A management company
[ ] Myself/online social sources as as VRBO, Airbnb, Flipkey, etc.
[ ] Both a management company and rent it myself
[ ] Other
79. (If own home) How do you expect to be using your home five years from now? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
[ ] As a primary residence for my household, the owner
[ ] I intend to sell my home within the next five years but stay in the area
[ ] I intend to sell my home in the next five years and relocate outside the area
[ ] A vacation home for owner or guests of owner
[ ] I intend to use home as my retirement residence
[ ] Vacation rental to visitor/tourists
[ ] Rented long term to local resident
[ ] Other
[ ] Don’t know/uncertain
80. (If use as retirement residence) When do you plan to retire?
[ ] Less than 1 year
[ ] In 1 year
[ ] In 2 to 3 years
[ ] In 4 to 6 years
[ ] In 7 to 10 years
[ ] More than 10 years from now
78a. (If yes) In what ways? ____________________________________________________________________
81. In your opinion, to what extent is the loss of long-term rental housing a problem in Vail at this time?
[ ] Not a problem
[ ] One of the region’s lesser problems
[ ] A moderate problem
[ ] One of the more serious problems
[ ] A critical problem in the region
82. Do you have any further comments on your experience with the rental housing situation in Vail?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Please provide the following demographic information. Remember that all responses remain strictly confidential
and are reported only in group format.
83. Which of the following best describes your
employment status?
[ ] Work 8 months or more a year in the local area (Vail
Valley)
[ ] Work 7 or fewer months a year in the local area (Vail
Valley)
[ ] Currently employed outside of the local area (work on
Front Range, out of state, etc.)
[ ] Retired
[ ] Unemployed and/or looking for work
[ ] Homemaker
[ ] Other:___________________________________
84. (If work in the Vail Valley) How many jobs do you
currently hold (winter 2020)? ________ jobs
What is the location of your place of work in the Vail
Valley? (Check all that apply)
[ ] In the Town of Vail [ ] Minturn
[ ] Eagle Vail [ ] Eagle
[ ] Avon [ ] Gypsum
[ ] Beaver Creek [ ] Other:______________
[ ] Edwards
(If working in the Vail Valley) Which of the following
modes of transportation do you typically use to get
to work most frequently: in the winter, in summer?
If you use more than one mode on a given workday,
respond based on the mode used for the longest
distance. (Check all that apply)
IN WINTER IN SUMMER
Drive alone [ ] [ ]
Carpool/vanpool [ ] [ ]
Bus [ ] [ ]
Bike and take the bus [ ] [ ]
Drive and take the bus [ ] [ ]
Bicycle [ ] [ ]
Walk [ ] [ ]
Work at home [ ] [ ]
85. (IF RESIDENT) Do you own or operate a business
within the Town of Vail? [ ] Yes [ ] No
86. Are you a registered voter in Vail?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
87. Which of these categories best describes your
household status?
[ ] Single, no children
[ ] Couple, no children
[ ] Household with children living at home
[ ] Empty-nester, children no longer at home
88. Are you:
[ ] Male [ ] Female
89. In what year were you born?___________________
90. Do you have any additional comments or
suggestions?
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Please check any of the following that interest you:
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comprise the first pool of entrants, so complete your survey and enter soon!
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Email address:________________________________________________________________________________________
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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: Marijuana Ordinance Discussion
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Dwight Henninger, Police Chief
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: L isten to discussion and provide input if Council wants
ordinances on these topics.
B AC K G RO UND:
P revious Councils have prohibited sales of medical marijuana and, later, recreational sales in the
Town of Vail, due to:
1. Concerns for being a family friendly resort community culture.
2 . That there were no locations that are out of the public view for businesses that conduct sales
of these products.
3. Not fitting with the brand of Vail.
I n 2019, the Colorado General Assembly passed three bills allowing local jurisdictions to permit
marijuana delivery, hospitality businesses to operate in their communities and a change to public
consumption def initions. T he purpose of today’s discussion is to determine the direction Council
would like to take regarding these issues. I f desired, the Town Attorney could draft an ordinance
allowing or prohibiting these activities.
S TAF F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: Staff does not recommend allowing these activities in the Town
of Vail. T he issues listed above, identified as of concern to previous Councils, remain cogent as
we discuss the preservation of our resort community brand. We base this assertion on the many
complaints we have received over the years about open use of marijuana in the Town.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Marijuana Related New Laws Memo
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To: Town Council
Scott Robson, Town Manager
From: Dwight Henninger, Police Chief
Date: March 3, 2020
Subject: Marijuana Related New Laws
1. Purpose
The question before Council is should the Town pre-emptively pass ordinances prohibiting
Delivery of Marijuana in Vail, HB19-1234, since previous Councils have already prohibited
medical and recreational sales in Vail? Does the Council want to further restrict public use of
marijuana to address public consumption in private locations that are visible by the public?
SB19-224, now CRS 18-18-406(b)(I). For further details see the memorandum from our law
firm dated July 16, 2019.
2. Bill Summaries
Sunset Regulated Marijuana (Public Consumption) Signed 5/29/2019
Concerning the continuation of the regulated marijuana programs, and, in connection therewith,
implementing the recommendations contained in the 2018 sunset report by the department of
regulatory agencies and making an appropriation. A portion of the very long bill is:
The act prohibits the open and public consumption of marijuana and allows local jurisdictions to
make exceptions to the prohibition if the locations are not accessible to the public or a
substantial number of the public without restriction. The prohibition does not apply to a licensed
business that permits consumption on its premises if the business is operating with the
conditions of its license. https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb19-224
Regulated marijuana Signed 5/29/2019 -delivery - rule-making authority - surcharge -
limitations - local authorization - appropriation. The act creates marijuana delivery permits
for licensed medical marijuana centers and transporters and licensed retail marijuana stores
and transporters that allow the centers, stores, and transporters to deliver medical marijuana,
medical marijuana-infused products, retail marijuana, and retail marijuana products to
customers. The act gives the state licensing authority rule-making authority over the permit and
delivery system. The act specifies that a permit is valid for one year and may be renewed with
the associated license. A one-dollar surcharge is assessed on each delivery, and that money is
remitted to the municipality where the center or store is located, or to the county if the center or
store is in an unincorporated area, for local law enforcement costs related to marijuana
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enforcement. Deliveries are limited to one per day, limited to private residences, and may not be
made to college campuses. The act provides protection against criminal prosecution for those
making the deliveries. Delivery is only allowed in a jurisdiction if that jurisdiction has voted to
allow delivery either by referendum or by the governing board of the jurisdiction. Medical
marijuana delivery permitting for medical marijuana centers begins on January 2, 2020, and
medical marijuana delivery permitting for medical marijuana transporters, and all retail
marijuana delivery permitting, begins on January 2, 2021.
The act requires responsible vendor training programs to include marijuana delivery training.
For the 2019-20 state fiscal year, the act appropriates $390,152 from the marijuana cash fund to
the department of revenue. http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB19-1234
3. Considerations
Previous Councils have prohibited sales of medical marijuana and, later, recreational sales in
the Town of Vail, due to:
1. Concerns for being a family friendly resort community culture.
2. That there were no locations that are out of the public view for businesses that conduct
sales of these products.
3. Not fitting with the brand of Vail.
In 2019, the Colorado General Assembly passed three bills allowing local jurisdictions to permit
marijuana delivery, hospitality businesses to operate in their communities and a change to
public consumption definitions. The purpose of today’s discussion is to determine the direction
Council would like to take regarding these issues. If desired, the Town Attorney could draft an
ordinance allowing or prohibiting these activities.
4. Staff recommendation
Staff does not recommend allowing these activities in the Town of Vail. The issues listed
above, identified as of concern to previous Councils, remain cogent as we discuss the
preservation of our resort community brand. We base this assertion on the many complaints
we have received over the years about open use of marijuana in the Town. There are specific
concerns about each new law:
Definition of Public Consumption – The Town regularly receives complaints about open
smoking of marijuana in private (but publicly observable) locations like balconies above Bridge
Street and other lodging properties, and in backyards. It would be helpful for the Town’s Code
to include a provision to prohibit consumption “observable by the public” even if in a private
location. This would help the Town of Vail to retain its family friendly culture and the current
enforcement posture we have had. There is a good discussion of this issue on page 2 of the
legal memo.
Marijuana Delivery – How do we prevent delivery to minors or educate users about Colorado’s
laws to prevent impacting others with the use? This delivery service would be very difficult to
police. There are already transportation providers to those that need or want to go to Eagle-
Vail to patronize any marijuana establishments. This may be a cash business which could
present opportunities for armed robberies.
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5. Action requested
Provide input if Council wants ordinances on these topics.
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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: Vail Valley Drive Safety I mprovements Update
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Tom Kassmel, Town E ngineer
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: Provide direction to staff regarding the potential
striping of Advisory B ike L anes on Vail Valley Drive
B AC K G RO UND: Town staff has been evaluating safety improvements along Vail Valley Drive for
the past year. Recently Council directed staff to further evaluate striping and signage options.
S taff would like direction on the potential for striping A dvisory Bike L anes along a portion of Vail
Valley Drive.
S TAF F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: Direct staff to further evaluate, design, and implement A dvisory
B ike L anes on Vail Valley Drive as a trial this summer.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Memo
Presentation
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Public Works Department
Date: March 3, 2020
Subject: Gore Valley Trail Safety Improvements along Vail Valley Drive UPDATE
I. SUMMARY
Vail Valley Drive is a narrow residential road of 18’-22’ that carries both vehicles and a
significant number of pedestrians who use the Gore Valley Trail. Providing a safe,
separate recreational path for pedestrians has been a critical goal of the town for
decades. However, past efforts of moving forward have been hindered by; limited
alternatives, cost, impacts to neighboring properties, concern about “urbanizing” the
road with curb and sidewalk, and a commitment to move forward by the town.
Congestion continues to increase, and a renewed interest in accommodating a
separated recreational path has resurfaced.
Over the past nine months the Town along with the design team of RFE Engineering &
Norris Design have engaged the public and received feedback on potential options for
Vail Valley Drive. These options were presented last November to the Council. Council
directed staff to further evaluate signage and striping options along with one-way
vehicle travel options.
More recently staff has investigated share the road signage and striping practices,
specifically researching Advisory Bike Lanes (ABL’s), and recommends the Town
consider a trial installation this summer.
II. ADVISORY BIKE LANES
ABL’s are striped shoulder bike lanes that allow for two-way vehicular traffic to use a
single center lane along with ABL’s on each side separated by dashed lines. The center
lane is generally only wide enough for one vehicle, requiring vehicles to move over into
the ABL, yielding to pedestrians and cyclists, when an on-coming vehicle is
approaching. This roadway configuration originated in the Netherlands where they have
over 50 years of experience with this practice.
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Hanover, NH (5’-10’-5’) Boulder, CO (7’-5’-15’-5’)
ABL’s have been endorsed by FHWA which provides experimental guidance. There are
an estimated 30 installations within the United States, one of which is in Boulder. The
FHWA guidance on ABL’s suggests that the center drive lane be 10’-18’ wide, with
13.5’-16’ being preferred. The preferred ABL width is 6’. By Comparison, the
Netherlands center drive lane is required to be 9.8’-11.5’.
This type of facility is generally allowed on a roadway that has adequate sight distance,
speeds under 35 MPH, and volumes of less than 6,000 vehicles per day (VPD), less
than 3,000 VPD perferred. Vail Valley Drive generally has adequate sight distance,
except in two locations, has a posted speed limit of 15 MPH, and has an average
vehicle per day count of less than 400.
Staff believes Vail Valley Drive, from the Ford Park Soccer Field lot to Ptarmigan East
would be an ideal candidate for a trial installation. In order to achieve the preferred lane
widths, Vail Valley Drive would have to be widened about 5’, however the Town could
choose to move forward with lane widths that are less than the preferred, yielding
various options of 11’-14’ center drive lane, and 5’-6’ ABL’s; for a total width of 21’ to
26’. Considering the volume of cyclists and pedestrians, staff’s recommendation is to
tend toward a wider ABL, to allow for at least two cyclists to ride side by side in each
direction.
III. SEPARATED PATH
During the public engagement period, the idea of a separated path was considered and
in general was preferred by the public. However, a separated path came with many
challenges and impacts, particularly with regard to moving pedestrians closer to errant
golf balls. As a result, the separated path option, was not planned to be pursued
further. However, there does remain the opportunity to extend the existing path from
the Ford Park Soccer Field Parking Lot to the Town of Vail Bus Turnaround with
minimal to no impact or safety concerns. This minimal extension can remain an option
to implement at any time in the future and could be constructed with the recommended
ABL’s.
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IV. NEXT STEPS
Staff requests that Town Council provide direction based on the presented material. If
Council chooses to direct staff to continue to evaluate ABL’s and/or the short section of
extended separated path, the design team will return to Council within the next couple
of months with a more detailed concept plan, so that implementation could begin as
early as June.
V. ATTACHMENTS
Presentation
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VAIL VALLEY DRIVESAFETY IMPROVEMENTSMarch 3, 2020 - Page 91 of 141
PROJECT BACKGROUNDVail Valley Drive •18-22’ wide•Vehicles•Bus routeGore Valley Trail•Part of Eagle Valley Regional Trail•Pedestrians, bicyclists•Shares Vail Valley DriveMarch 3, 2020 - Page 92 of 141
PROJECT GOAL•Safe experience for all•Define clear and aesthetically pleasing separation between motorists and pedestrians/cyclistsMarch 3, 2020 - Page 93 of 141
TRAFFIC COUNTSJULY 5 & 6, 2019March 3, 2020 - Page 94 of 141
ALTERNATIVES TO CONSIDERSeparated Path Status Quo *Relocated PathWidened Shoulders (26’+) Attached Sidewalks One Way Vail Valley Dr.ALTERNATIVES NOTPREFERRED BY PUBLICMarch 3, 2020 - Page 95 of 141
COUNCIL DIRECTION•Evaluate Striping & Signage Options•Evaluate One-Way OptionsMarch 3, 2020 - Page 96 of 141
SUGGESTED OPTIONS•Extend separated path to bus turnaround•Stripe & Sign Advisory Bike Lanes (Trial 2020)March 3, 2020 - Page 97 of 141
ADVISORY BIKE LANES•NEW practice in sharing the road•FHWA Experimental GuidenceMarch 3, 2020 - Page 98 of 141
ADVISORY BIKE LANES•How to Drive an ABLOn a street with Advisory Bike Lanes during regular operations, motorists travel within the two-way travel lane and do not need to change lanes when approaching or passing bicyclists.When approaching oncoming motor vehicles, motorists must merge into the Advisory Bike Lane. If a bicyclist is present, motorists must slow and yield to bicyclist traffic prior to enteringthe Advisory Bike Lane.March 3, 2020 - Page 99 of 141
ADVISORY BIKE LANES•Design Resources & Case Studies• Lessons Learned Advisory Bike Lanes in NorthAmerica (2017- Alta Planning + Design)• Advisory Bike Lanes and Shoulders: Current Statusand Future Possibilities (2019-Micheal Williams)• Advisory Bicycle Lane Guide (2018- Michael Williams)•www.advisorybikelanes.com• Small Town & Rural Multimodal Networks (2016-FHWA)•30 Installations in USMarch 3, 2020 - Page 100 of 141
ADVISORY BIKE LANES•Design Considerations•Pedestrian Shoulder • Comfortable 2x bicycle width: 7’• Preferred ABL width: 6’• Most common ABL width: 5’•Drive Lane• Standard vehicle width: 6.5’• FHWA allowed width: 10’ – 18’• Preferred lane width: 13.5’ – 16’• Max ADT (preferred): 6000 (3000)March 3, 2020 - Page 101 of 141
ADVISORY BIKE LANESMarch 3, 2020 - Page 102 of 141
ADVISORY BIKE LANESSummer 2020 Trial – Option A•6’ ABL’s •14’ Shared Drive Lane •Pave 2.5’ along shoulders6’14’ 6’March 3, 2020 - Page 103 of 141
ADVISORY BIKE LANESSummer 2020 Trial – Option B•5’ ABL’s •14’ Shared Drive Lane•Pave 1.5’ along shoulders5’14’ 5’March 3, 2020 - Page 104 of 141
ADVISORY BIKE LANESSummer 2020 Trial – Option C•5’ ABL’s •11’ Shared Drive Lane5’ 11’ 5’March 3, 2020 - Page 105 of 141
NEXT STEPS•Council Direction •Public Outreach | March/April•Final Design | May•Possible Implementation | June 2020March 3, 2020 - Page 106 of 141
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 nterviews for Art in P ublic P laces (A I P P)
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: I nterview candidates who are interested in serving on
A I P P.
B AC K G RO UND: There are five vacancies on the A rt in Public Places Board and six people
have submitted letters of interest. I nterviews will be conducted during the afternoon and
appointments will be made during the evening meeting. Duties and functions of the boards include
the implementation of A I P P policies and selection procedures, acquiring public art, overseeing the
maintenance program and assisting in securing financial support for the art. The appointments are
for a two year term. T he B oard meets monthly.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
AIP P Letters of Interest and Questions
March 3, 2020 - Page 107 of 141
Vail Town Council
c/o Tammy Nagel, Vail Town Clerk
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Dear Vail Town Council members,
4253 Spruce Way, Unit A
Vail, CO 81657
February 12, 2020
For the past four years, I have served on the Art in Public Places Board and
have discovered that one can contribute and learn, question and understand,
and be an individual voice and also part of a collective chorus.
In the last two years, I have helped with the Patrick Doherty installation,
the Winter Fest -especially the annual lantern making project at the Vail
Library, to celebrate the opening of the Kelsey Montegue outdoor art, the
approval of J"ami and Pedro's and Patrick Millbury's parking garage
installations -among other endeavors. I believe that these efforts have
contributed to Vail's mission to grow a vibrant, diverse economy and
community and preserve our surrounding natural environment, providing our
citizens and guests with exceptional services and an abundance of
recreational, cultural and educational opportunities.
My purpose in writing to you is to express my interest in continuing my
position on the Art in Public Places Board. I would very much appreciate the
opportunity to continue to promote the AIPP mission statement, "to develop
artistic projects and programs that involve and educate the community and
enhance its vitality."
I believe that my background makes me an asset for the AIPP Board.
Essentially, I have pursued two careers that have pertinence for this position.
Currently, I am artist/oil painter, who daily studies and creates art. Prior to
becoming a full-time artist, I was a principal in the Littleton Public Schools
(Colorado). In that position and along with a committed staff and a
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supportive school district, I created an elementary school for the arts. The
school continues to thrive and provide countless opportunities for students to
develop their artistic talents, to regularly display their creations, and to
perform for others. From my resume, which is attached, you will also see
that I had many opportunities during my career to demonstrate leadership
and facilitation skills in a variety of settings over a long period of time.
Noteworthy was my participation on the board and eventually as chairperson
of the Colorado Principals' Center -a group dedicated to developing the skills
and proficiencies of principals throughout Colorado and sponsored by the
University of Colorado. Also in reviewing my resume, I hope that you will see
my commitment to working with others toward common goals that represent
the needs of a variety of communities.
For over 30 years, my husband and I have owned property in Vail -enjoying
weekends and longer periods with family and friends. Four years ago, we
moved here permanently. Every day, we relish in the opportunities provided
by this unique community. I would like to continue my position on the board
of Art in Public Places to contribute my background and perspective to this
important endeavor and to add my enthusiasm for art and to the ever-
expanding vitality of Vail.
Sincerely,
Patricia A Donovan
Enclosure
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Patricia A. Donovan 4253 Spruce Way -Unit A
Vail, CO 81657
303-981-8795 (cell)
Professional Qualifications:
Skilled and experienced in:
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Oil Painting -professional artist
Art Education/Organizing and managing and elementary fine arts program
Supervision, management, and leading an elementary school
Opening a new school, i.e., establishing a vision and mission with staff and the
community, providing staff development, ordering materials, coordinating with
district personnel
Facilitating school and community meetings .
Implementing appropriate and timely technology programs for promoting learning
Teaching graduate level courses
Serving on district and state committees/boards
Planning and implementing a variety of instructional models of teaching
Presenting workshops
Implementing programs to promote resiliency
Professional Experience:
2016 -2020 Board Member -Art in Public Places
Vail , Colorado
2008 -Present Artist -Oil Painter, specializing in figurative work and landscapes
1999 -2008 Principal, Centennial Academy of Fine Arts
Littleton Public Schools -Littleton, Colorado
Pre-school -5th grade (33% poverty level; 31% mobility)
Recipient of grant from LPS Foundation to provide fine arts program ;
(Daily instruction offered for all children in visual and performing arts)
Recipient of Goals 2000 and Read to Achieve grants ($325,000)
Advanced technology opportunities provided for students
Recipient, School of Excellence Award, Colorado Alliance for the Arts
Colorado Principals' Center Chairperson and Board Member
District Language Arts Committees
1995 -1999 Principal, Metz Elementary
Adams County District 50 -Westminster, CO
Kindergarten -5th Grade, Title 1 School (58% minority , 18% ESL, 21% mobility)
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1988 -1991
1977-1979
1976 -1979
Education
Teacher leader/Building Staff Developer
Trainer of Teachers
Language Arts Department, Jefferson County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland
Workshop leader
In-service training for new teachers
Model teacher and supervisor
Diagnostic Prescriptive Teacher
Georgetown Hill Elementary, Montgomery County Public Schools
Resource teacher to students and teachers
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS -BA in History
Federal City College, Washington, D.C. -Early Childhood Education
George Washington University, Washington, D.C. -MA in Special Education
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO -Administration, Curriculum, Supervision
Art Students' League, Denver, CO -Fine Arts/Oil Painting
Professional Honors and Involvements
Tuition Grant/Stipend:
• US Office of Education, full tuition grant to study at George Washington
University
• Colorado Principals' Center -stipends to attend International Principals' Center
Annual Conventions
Presentations:
• "Stages of Adult Development"
• "Strategies for Developing Writing"
• "Developing a Vision for Schools"
• "Using a Process Approach to Writing"
• "Delivering Special Education Services Within the Regular Classroom"
• "Framework for Thinking about Language Instruction"
• "Writing Process" -Colorado State University -class instructor
• "Teacher Performance Standards"
• "Cognitive Coaching" -Colorado State University -class instructor
• "Authentic Tasks for Primary Children"
• "Resiliency & Literacy -Students Tutor for Success"
• "Savvy Principal Workshop" -Colorado Department of Ed.
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2/21/20
Dear Vail Town Council, Attn. Ms. Nagel, Town Clerk,
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for a seat on the board of Vail’s Art In Public Places. It
would be both an honor and a pleasure to be part of furthering the goals of this excellent
organization.
Here is a brief overview, that I hope illustrates my life’s work and dedication to both the
furthering of my own artistic expression as well as providing an arena for others to explore and
understand their artistic voice. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of art by both the
maker as well as the viewer. Art making is one of the activities that makes us distinctly human.
Our need for connection, communication, and understanding drives us to create. I have been an
admirer of Vail’s public art program since moving here, thirteen years ago, and I would be
thrilled to help curate and participate in the effort to bring art to a community that I am deeply
committed to. A community where I have chosen to be an educator and to raise my three
children.
I have been an artist and art educator for most of my life. Sketchbooks map out my childhood
adventures both real and imagined. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in studio art from
Colorado College I moved to New York City where I interned for Philip Yenawine and Visual
Understanding in Education. Together with psychologist Abigail Housen they have developed
an educational approach to art called Visual Thinking Strategies. During this time I helped to
train educators at the Brooklyn Museum of Art in this curriculum as well as many other duties
that come with an internship.
When this internship ended, I went on to work at Parsons School of Design. While at Parsons I
earned an Art Education certificate which allowed me to teach in the NYC public schools. I
taught at PS 372 The Children’s School in Brooklyn, NY. This unique school was the first school
of inclusion in the city and thus was a model school for other districts to follow. We educated
diverse learners all in the same classroom. My eight years of teaching there, gave me a broad
understanding of approaches to art and art making. And my work with these amazing children
inspired me to seek a Masters degree in Art Therapy from New York University. While pursuing
this degree I worked in hospitals doing bedside art therapy as well as at The Door, and
alternative youth center in the heart of Soho, NYC.
After years of teaching, doing art therapy, and some self reflection, I felt as though I was out of
balance with my own art making. I then attended Brooklyn College and received a Masters in
Fine Art with an emphasis in sculpture in 2009. I maintain a connection with New York City and
my artist peers. I spend several weeks in the summer in New York City getting my “art fix” and
reconnecting with family and friends.
I continue to practice Art Therapy in the greater Vail Valley at the Vail Mind Center located in
Edwards. I also currently serve as the Art Department Chair at the Vail Mountain School, a
position I have held for the past 5 years. In addition to running the art department, I also teach
both our youngest and our oldest children. I like to say I bookend our students, teaching
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kindergarteners as well as my AP and Senior Portfolio classes. This adds variety to my day and
provides me with some needed balance. The five year olds create with total abandonment and
an unmatched exuberance in which I delight. And my seventeen-eighteen year olds search for a
deeper meaning in their own and others art.
In summary, here are the three areas where I believe I can be of most value to Vail’s AIPP:
1) As an artist having earned an MFA from Brooklyn College with an emphasis in sculpture, I
have a deep appreciation and understanding of the fine arts. With a home in NY our family
spends much of our school break time there and I remain connected to the current and
emerging artist community in NYC.
2) As an art educator and art therapist I have spent the last 20 plus years helping children and
others find and advance their own artistic expression. As the Chair of the Art Department at Vail
Mountain School I have the opportunity to work with both the youngest students, K-3 as well as
seniors applying to Art Schools as their portfolio advisor.
Thank you so much for your consideration and please reach out if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Susanne Graf ATR-BC
Art Department Chair, Vail Mountain School
917-531-5036
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peel/langenwalter architects, l.l.c.
kathy langenwalter
2588 arosa drive
vail, co 81657
970-471-6233
plarchvail@gmail.com
February 18, 20 20
Vail Town Council Members
Town of Vail
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
Attn: Tammy Nagel
Vail Town Clerk
tnagel@vailgov.com
Dear Council Members;
I am currently a member of the Art in Public Places Board and would like to
continue serving on this board for another term.
AIPP has several exciting an d challenging projects in the planning stages. I would
appreciate the opportunity to continue working with Molly and the other board
member toward the successful planning, implementation and completion of these
projects.
Thank you for your consideration.
Kind regards,
Kathy Langenwalter
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Vail Town Council: It was my honor to serve on Vail’s Art In Pubic Places Board 2002 throug h 2005. I did not reapply at the end of my term due to time constrictions in my personal life. However, the joy and pride I gained from serving on the board stays with me. I am ready to serve my community again and hope you will consider me as one of the AIPP board members. I believe cities gain social, cultural and economic value through public art. It adds meaning and uniqueness to our cities . Public art instills p ride in communities . It affects all aspects of a community. It reflects a better life and affects our state of mind. It can transform public spaces and play a key factor creating a destination. Vail is a destination for some of the best skiing in the country. Our incredible summer climate and events such as BRAVO are a huge draw. However, our visitors and residents get so much more. The streetscape with patterned cobblestone and inserted puzzles, the water fountains, as well as, the decorative manhole covers, trash/recycle receptacles and water grates show we care about our town. At every turn we strive to give the public so much more than they are expecting. Why just put up a fence for animal migration when you can add an artistic element? Many towns have pocket playgrounds. We have a fantastic pirate ship to se t sail on. We have a prairie insp ired playground with windmills and wagon wheels. We have a marble cloud to climb upon with rain chimes to make music. These types of playgrounds are just as stimulating for the adults as they are for children who play in them. I moved to Vail in 2001 from Louisville, Kentucky. I have always been passionate about art, receiving my BA in Fine Art from the University of Louisville and stud ying art abroad at Centro d’Arte Verrocchio in Italy. As an artist, I was awarded an artist’s grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women. I have exhibited my artwork in various solo and group exhibits. I owned and operated a café supported art gallery in L ouisville during which time I was an active member of Louisville Visual Art Association. I was Executive Director of ARTSWATCH, a non-profit multi-purpose arts venue (Art Education, Experimental Theater, Dance, Film/Video, Music, Performance Art, Visual Art). After relocating to Vail I became a board member of Vail’s AIPP. I organized and taught art classes for Scully’s in Eagle -Vail. I also joined Eagle Valley Artists Alliance and later became a Board Member and Treasurer. I try to follow local art-related happenings and participate when I can. I participate in workshops like the bronze bowl workshop, the bell-making workshop and bronze pour organized by AIPP. I always enjoy sharing the Winterfest Ice and Light installations with locals and visitors. I was thrilled to meet Patrick Dougherty and volunteer with the Stick Work Project. I believe community inclusive events like these make us a stronger and happier community. I would consider it a great privilege to serve on the AIPP board again. I appreciate your time and consideration. Sincerely, Tracy Morrison Gordon
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Town of Vail
Art in Public Places
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, CO
81657
February 20, 2020
Dear Vail Town Council and to whom it may concern,
I am writing in regard to the Town of Vail’s Art in Public Places Board Opening(s). I would like to be
considered for a position for the Board of Directors for the Town of Vail’s Art in Public Places. I have
been an “official” resident of the Town of Vail since 2006, however I have lived between Summit County
and Eagle County since 1988. Making the transition / move from Summit to Eagle County in 1999, when
I started working for Slifer Designs. I am a self employed Interior Designer with Courtney St. John Studio,
previously I was a principal with Casey St. John Interiors for the past 6 years. I am a wife and mother to 2
young daughters, ages 8 and 10.
I feel my career as an Interior Designer as well studying Fine Art at the University of Kansas and Colorado
State University are a good fit for the Town of Vail’s Art in Public Places Board. In addition to studying,
Textile Design and Interior Design at the University level, I have attended Anderson Ranch in Snowmass,
Colorado and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine. Anderson Ranch and Haystack are
both international craft schools providing studio and workshop space for individuals to pursue their art
and craft in a natural setting, Haystack on the coast of Maine and Anderson Ranch in the Rocky
Mountains in Colorado.
Being a full time resident of the Town of Vail, I am very interested in the “Bilboa Effect” Art and
Architecture has on a community. It appears, communities invested in Art and Architecture have seen
the “Bilboa Effect” play out positively and transformatively in their communities. The “Bilboa Effect” is
an intriguing concept I believe should be considered by the Town of Vail and Art in Public Places Board
with further developments. Also, as a full time resident and mother to young children, I think the Town
of Vail could further enhance the importance of the visual arts by incorporating an Art Museum in the
Civic Area Master Plan. Many of our surrounding mountain resort areas have sound Art Museums /
Visual Art Centers within their communities; Aspen, Telluride, Crested Butte, Steamboat, these
museums not only provide classes and workshops for community members, but also provide dedicated
indoor spaces / galleries for the visual arts. These spaces become vital gathering places to view art and
exchange ideas.
From a young adult age, I have been very interested in Native American Arts and Crafts, from the history
and processes used to create art to the preservation of the arts and crafts. I am intrigued by many
indigenous cultures and the art / objects they create. Professionally and Personally, I follow many art
galleries, artists, designers, architects, etc. in social media and enjoy going to art openings and galleries
in my spare time to see different artists work. As an interior designer, I also find architecture very
inspiring. Recently, I enjoyed volunteering on the installation Stick Work by Patrick Dougherty in Ford
Park!
The visual arts can be so transformational for a community and moving for it’s individuals. By being a
Board Member, I hope to explore the continued expansion of the visual arts in the Town of Vail. I am so
grateful to have this opportunity to introduce myself and be considered for an opening for the Board of
Directors for Art in Public Places within the Town of Vail!
Sincerely,
Courtney St. John
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Kara Woods
5037 Ute Lane
Vail, CO. 81657
Email: karawoodsvail@gmail.com
February 8, 2020
Dear Town of Vail Council Members,
Please accept this letter of application to serve on the Town of Vail Art in Public Places
Board. As a current board member and the Board’s Chairperson, I look forward to
serving our community for another term.
During my last three terms on AIPP, alongside my fellow board members and our
amazing director, Molly, I have had the opportunity to select artists for a myriad of public
art works. To name just a few: ”Red Eddy” by Paul Vexler located in the Vail Information
Center, Valerie Theberge’s mosaics located at the Lionshead Skate Park, Gordon
Huether’s light fence sculpture adorning the mid-vail roundabout, the sculptures
highlighting Ford Park’s entrances, Mai Wyn’s paintings decorating the new Golf Course
event space, Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork Sculpture, and last summer’s mural pieces
scattered throughout our parking structures.
My favorite AIPP duty is helping to create and grow our own public programming
like the the hugely popular Holiday Lantern Walk and Holiday Ice
Sculpture. Each year, these unique and festive events grow in popularity and pizzaz!
AIPP has also solidified itself in identifying temporary public art projects like the popular
Patrick Dougherty Stickwork Sculpture, Ben Roth’s recycled beetle-kill tree
bench sculptures and the street art murals. We have a bunch of new artists lined-up for
an exciting summer ahead!
I have thoroughly enjoyed my three terms serving on this Board, and I look forward to
continuing this process. We have a lot of work to do!
Sincerely,
Kara Woods
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QUESTIONS FOR BOARD APPLICANTS:
• What interested you in applying for the AIPP Board membership?
• What qualities and experience can you bring to the AIPP board and programs?
• Why is public art important to the Vail community?
• Are you able to provide recommendations for AIPP’s creative programing?
• Along with the monthly meetings, AIPP sponsors several programs throughout the
year. Are you able to make the necessary time commitment attend monthly meetings,
participate in programs, and help to promote AIPP within the community?
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Art in Public Places Board
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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 ): J onathan S pence, Planning Manager
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
February 19, 2020 D R B Meeting Results
February 24, 2020 - P E C Agenda - Meeting Cancelled
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
February 19, 2020, 3:00 PM
Town Council Chambers
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
1. Call to Order
1.1. Attendance
Present: Peter Cope, Kit Austin, Doug Cahill, John Rediker, David Campbell
Ab sent: None
2. Project Orientation
2.1. 2:00 PM
3. Site Visits
3.1. 2975 Manns Ranch Road - Blessing Residence
3.2. 1179 Spraddle Creek Road - Andrews Trust Residence
4. Main Agenda
4.1. DRB19-0672 - 1775 West Gore Creek LLC
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, repres ented by Eric Johnson Architect
Planner: Jonathan Spence
David Campbell moved to approve. John Rediker seconded the motion and it
passed (5-0).
4.2. DRB20-0015 - Fleeger Family First LP
Final review of a change to approved plans (patio/pool)
Address/Legal Description: 1183 Cabin Circle/Lot 1, Block 1, Vail Valley Filing 1
Applicant: Fleeger Family First LP, represented by Berglund Architects
Planner: Jonathan Spence
John Rediker moved to approve. David Campbell seconded the motion and i t
passed (5-0).
4.3. DRB20-0019 - Andrews Trust Residence
Final review of addition (garage & patio)
Address/Legal Description: 1179 Spraddle Creek Rd / Lot 7, Spraddle Creek
Estates
Applicant : George A. Andrews Revocable Trust, represented by Current
Architects
Planner: Jonathan Spence
John Rediker moved to table to March 4, 2020. David Campbell seconded the
motion and it passed (5-0).
4.4. DRB20-0018 - Lyons Residence
Final review of a new single family residence March 3, 2020 - Page 121 of 141
Address/Legal Description: 4480 Glen Falls Lane / Lot 8, Forest Glen Subdivision
Applicant: Catherine Lyons, represented by Berglund Architects
Planner: Erik Gates
David Campbell moved to approve. John Rediker seconded the motion and it
passed (5-0).
4.5. DRB20-0025 - Kirby Residence
Conceptual review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 217 Rockledge Road/Lot 13B, Block 7, Vail Village
Filing 1 - Raether Minor Subdivision
Applicant: Steven & Suzette Kirby, represented by Pierce Austin Architects
Planner: Greg Roy
4.6. DRB19-0685 - Blessing Residence
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 2975 Manns Ranch Road/Lot 6, Block 1, Vail Village
Filing 13
Applicant: Buck Blessing, represented by KH Webb Architects
Planner: Greg Roy
David Campbell moved to approve. Peter Cope seconded the motion and it
passed (3-2).
Ayes: (3) Campbell, Cope, Austin
Nays: (2) Cahill, Rediker
5. Staff Approvals
5.1. DRB19-0664 - Lynn Residence
Final review of exterior alteration (dryer vent)
Address/Legal Description: 4620 Vail Racquet Club Drive, Unit 2 / Vail Racquet
Club Condominiums
Applicant: Kathy Lynn, represented by Craig Weems
Planner: Jonathan Spence
5.2. DRB19-0678 - Brookwood Investors Residence
Final review of exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 5020 Main Gore Place, Unit K 1 / Vail East
Townhouse Condos
Applicant: Brookwood Investors LP, represented by Home Depot USA
Planner: Greg Roy
5.3. DRB20-0012 - Topdown LLC Residence
Final review of exterior alteration (roof eave)
Address/Legal Description: 1 Vail Road, Unit 9201 / Lot A-C, One Vail Road
Private Residences
Applicant: Topdown LLC Adrian Hernandez & Assoc., PC, represented by
Benchmark Custom Builders Inc.
Planner: Erik Gates
5.4. DRB20-0016 - Tuohig Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows/door)
Address/Legal Description: 4682 Meadow Drive Unit H28/Mountain Meadow
Condominiums
Applicant: William & Brenda Tuohig, represented by Burke Harrington
Construction
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Planner: Erik Gates
5.5. DRB20-0024 - Oberst Residence
Final review of change to approved plans
Address/Legal Description: 4552 Meadow Drive, unit 6 / Courtside Townhomes
Applicant: Charles R. Oberst Gift Trust 2, Norma V. Oberst Trustee, represented
by Wayne Haskins Construction
Planner: Jonathan Spence
5.6. DRB20-0027 - Tafalla Properties Inc.
Final review of an exterior alteration (hot tub)
Address/Legal Description: 1042 Eagles Nest Circle/Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Village
Filing 8
Applicant: Tafalla Properties Inc., represented by Colorado Pool and Spa Scapes
Planner: Jonathan Spence
5.7. DRB20-0031 - Golden Peak Enterprises Residence (815 Potato Patch)
Final review of change to approved plans.
Address/Legal Description: 815 Potato Patch Drive / Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Potato
Patch Filing 1
Applicant: Golden Peak Enterprises LLC, represented by Pierce Austin Architects
Planner: Jonathan Spence
5.8. DRB20-0032 - Golden Peak Enterprises Residence (814 Potato Patch)
Final review of change to approved plans.
Address/Legal Description: 814 Potato Patch Drive / Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Potato
Patch Filing 1
Applicant: Golden Peak Enterprises LLC, represented by Pierce Austin Architects
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
F ebruary 24, 2020, 1:00 P M
Town Council Chambers - M eeting Cancelled
75 S. F rontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
1.Call to Order
1.1.Meeting Cancelled
2.Adjournment
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
call 711 for sign language interpretation 48 hour prior to meeting time.
Community Development Department
Published in the Vail Daily February 21, 2020
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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: F ebruary Revenue Update
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
February Revenue Update
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TOWN OF VAIL
REVENUE U PDATE
March 3, 2020
Sales Tax
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, January collections are estimated to be
$4,061,971 down 0.4% from last year and up 2.5 % compared to budget. Inflation
as measured by the consumer price index was up 2.5% for January. The annual
budget totals $28.5 million.
Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
RETT collections through February 26 total $883,563 up 19.9% from this time
last year. The annual budget totals $6,300,000.
Construction Use Tax
Use Tax collections through February 26 total $152,429 compared to $123,087
from this time last year. The annual budget totals $2,220,000.
Parking Revenue
Season to date:
Pass sales from November through February 25th total $1,742,841 up $114,730
or 7.0 % 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.
Daily sales from the parking structures from November through February 25th
total approximately $2,869,121, down $177,290, or 5.8 % from the prior winter
season .
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MEMORANDUM
March 3, 2020
To: Vail Town Council
Kathleen Halloran
From: Alex Jakubiec
Re: January 2020 Sales Tax
Vail will collect an estimated $175,000 in additional January sales tax to bring
collections up to $4,061,971. January will be down (0.4)% or $(18,023) from
January 2019 and up 2.5% or $97,135 from budget.
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2020 2020 YTD Budget % change % change
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Budget Collections Variance from 2019 from Budget
January 3,696,798$ 3,738,824$ 3,725,212$ 3,597,610$ 4,079,994$ 3,964,836$ 4,061,971$ 97,135$ -0.44% 2.45%
YTD Total 3,696,798$ 3,738,824$ 3,725,212$ 3,597,610$ 4,079,994$ 3,964,836$ 4,061,971$ 97,135$ -0.44% 2.45%
February 3,593,947 3,746,055 3,692,592 3,818,356 4,137,087 4,050,408
March 4,053,961 4,225,921 3,642,407 4,167,880 4,237,933 4,278,600
April 1,370,929 1,089,749 1,386,780 1,233,474 1,445,071 1,397,676
May 584,454 654,462 659,475 830,193 763,756 770,148
June 1,242,400 1,318,092 1,389,982 1,648,443 1,606,748 1,597,344
July 1,937,989 2,053,773 2,215,649 2,412,425 2,498,020 2,424,540
August 1,702,579 1,849,815 1,863,949 2,195,175 2,247,250 2,224,872
September 1,240,277 1,349,929 1,385,462 1,540,490 1,609,132 1,597,344
October 835,649 906,385 936,954 1,106,596 1,234,105 1,055,388
November 997,100 989,320 997,716 1,264,600 1,263,064 1,112,436
December 3,885,849 3,840,919 3,695,305 4,070,870 4,283,668 4,050,408
Total 25,141,932$ 25,763,244$ 25,591,483$ 27,886,112$ 29,405,827$ 28,524,000$
Actual Collections
TOWN OF VAILSALES TAX
2020 Budget Comparison
$3,500,000
$3,600,000
$3,700,000
$3,800,000
$3,900,000
$4,000,000
$4,100,000
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
January Tax Collections by Year
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Vail Business Review
December 2019
March 3, 2020
The Vail Business Review breaks down the four percent sales tax collected for the
month of December and the year.
Overall December sales tax increased 5.1% with retail increasing 6.1%, lodging
increased 7.2%, food and beverage decreased 0.8%, and utilities/other increased by
5.9%. Excluding the out of town category; sales tax for the month of December was up
5.2% or $188,839.
The year resulted in a 5.3% increase overall with retail increasing 7.9%, lodging
increased 7.0%, food and beverage decreased less than <0.1%, and utilities/other
increased by 3.4%. Excluding the out of town category; sales tax for 2019 was up 4.9%,
or $1,167,455.
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 303,824.00 314,215.98 -3.31%
Lodging 225,939.86 228,534.08 -1.14%
F & B 66,045.11 71,072.99 -7.07%
Other 9,396.16 8,837.80 6.32%
Total 605,205.13 622,660.85 -2.80%
Retail 262,350.02 275,454.03 -4.76%
Lodging 559,882.52 485,569.01 15.30%
F & B 134,784.58 137,915.60 -2.27%
Other 2,271.80 3,842.43 -40.88%
Total 959,288.92 902,781.07 6.26%
Retail 268,233.30 253,482.05 5.82%
Lodging 5,665.58 12,807.27 -55.76%
F & B 1,759.72 1,421.61 23.78%
Other 177,057.40 165,955.23 6.69%
Total 452,716.01 433,666.16 4.39%
Retail 822,456.95 718,765.82 14.43%
Lodging 798,608.03 755,991.16 5.64%
F & B 609,023.52 607,961.17 0.17%
Other 36,368.95 33,952.00 7.12%
Total 2,266,457.45 2,116,670.16 7.08%
Retail 1,656,864.27 1,561,917.88 6.08%
Lodging 1,590,095.99 1,482,901.53 7.23%
F & B 811,612.93 818,371.37 -0.83%
Other 225,094.32 212,587.46 5.88%
Total 4,283,667.50 4,075,778.24 5.10%
Retail Apparel 273,695.57 250,927.49 9.07%
Retail Food 239,961.12 253,417.41 -5.31%
Retail Gallery 6,661.26 10,805.06 -38.35%
Retail Gift 7,406.10 10,138.84 -26.95%
Retail Home Occupation 100.74 196.55 -48.74%
Retail Jewelry 68,205.44 53,300.91 27.96%
Retail Liquor 79,360.06 82,695.81 -4.03%
Retail Other 355,759.03 323,842.98 9.86%
Retail Sport 625,714.95 576,592.83 8.52%
Total 1,656,864.27 1,561,917.88 6.08%
Total - All Areas
Lionshead
Out of Town
Vail Village
Retail Summary
Cascade Village / East Vail / Sandstone / West Vail
Town of Vail Business Review
December 2019 Sales Tax
December 2019
Collections
December 2018
Collections December % Change
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Retail 2,028,942.62 2,012,401.22 0.82%
Lodging 1,826,250.89 1,483,450.09 23.11%
F & B 841,421.98 853,273.15 -1.39%
Other 105,277.71 86,303.23 21.99%
Total 4,801,893.20 4,435,427.69 8.26%
Retail 1,482,843.80 1,413,646.17 4.89%
Lodging 3,485,008.30 3,095,427.17 12.59%
F & B 1,194,010.80 1,211,664.60 -1.46%
Other 22,857.73 38,930.13 -41.29%
Total 6,184,720.63 5,759,668.07 7.38%
Retail 2,474,702.74 2,119,822.66 16.74%
Lodging 67,576.40 186,688.08 -63.80%
F & B 14,322.78 13,347.50 7.31%
Other 1,718,494.62 1,635,603.29 5.07%
Total 4,275,096.54 3,955,461.53 8.08%
Retail 4,308,504.59 3,996,669.72 7.80%
Lodging 4,824,300.35 4,767,460.09 1.19%
F & B 4,825,813.44 4,800,358.00 0.53%
Other 184,637.40 202,830.55 -8.97%
Total 14,143,255.78 13,767,318.36 2.73%
Retail 10,294,993.75 9,542,539.77 7.89%
Lodging 10,203,135.94 9,533,025.43 7.03%
F & B 6,875,569.00 6,878,643.25 -0.04%
Other 2,031,267.46 1,963,667.20 3.44%
Total 29,404,966.15 27,917,875.65 5.33%
Retail Apparel 1,717,443.30 1,639,467.06 4.76%
Retail Food 1,703,175.60 1,657,026.11 2.79%
Retail Gallery 55,772.56 41,400.61 34.71%
Retail Gift 58,781.98 56,494.25 4.05%
Retail Home Occupation 1,402.12 1,466.83 -4.41%
Retail Jewelry 291,994.26 256,147.64 13.99%
Retail Liquor 557,102.94 565,699.63 -1.52%
Retail Other 3,023,738.74 2,635,939.45 14.71%
Retail Sport 2,885,582.25 2,688,898.19 7.31%
Total 10,294,993.75 9,542,539.77 7.89%
Total - All Areas
Retail Summary
Town of Vail Business Review
2019 Sales Tax
Vail Village
2018 Collections 2019 % Change
Lionshead
Out of Town
2019 Collections
Cascade Village / East Vail / Sandstone / West Vail
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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: V L HA F ebruary 11, 2020 Meeting Results
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
V L H A February 11, 2020 Meeting Results
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Vail Local Housing Authority
Meeting Results
February 11, 2020
3:00 PM
Town Council Chambers
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Steve Lindstrom James Wilkins
Mary McDougall Francisco Meza
Molly Morales
Staff Present:
George Ruther
Lynne Campbell
1. Call to Order
A quorum being present Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 3:12PM. Wilkins and
Meza are absent.
2. Citizen Participation
2.1. Citizen Participation
No public comment.
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1. VLHA January 28, 2020 Meeting Results
MOTION: Molly Morales SECOND: McDougall VOTE: 3-0 Approved
4. Main Agenda
4.1. Resolution No. 1, Series of 2020, a Resolution Approving an Exemption from Audit
for the Fiscal Year 2019, for the Vail Local Housing Authority in the State of
Colorado.
Presenter: Carlie Smith, Financial Services Manager
MOTION: McDougall SECOND: Morales VOTE: 3-0 Approved
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4.2. Employee Housing Deed Restriction Obligation Outside Town of Vail – Request
for Policy Recommendation
Presenter: Tom Braun, Braun Associates
Tom Braun, Braun and Associates and Craig Cohn, Chief Real Estate Development
Officer, Vail Health presented their request to meet Vail Health’s housing mitigation
outside the Town of Vail.
Ruther provided an overview of the proposal request. He specified the Town of Vail’s
(Town) land use regulations require developers to meet their employee housing
obligation within the Town. Braun and Cohn want to get the Authority’s insights and
comments and to make a recommendation to the Vail Town Council (Council) for a
development’s ability to meet their obligations outside the Town boundaries. Ruther
believes the request is policy related and a discussion with the Council. Housing would forward the recommendation to Council for review. If the policy were to change it would
be implemented within Town’s zoning code, reviewed in a Planning and Environmental
Commission (PEC) application and taken to the Council for an amendment
consideration. Braun, Cohn and Ruther anticipate having policy makers give direction to
the Town’s implementing boards, PEC and Community Development. They hope
Council will give policy direction and identify ways to implement housing mitigation at the
land use regulation level.
Morales questioned if the request is for Vail Health or a general policy question.
Ruther said this request is general policy. Because this is a policy question Morales
does not need to recuse herself as a Vail Health employee.
Braun reviewed with the Authority a request for an amendment to the Town code related
to where the employee housing obligation should be met. Is housing a Town issue, a County issue or both? Braun believes it is both.
Braun provide background to Vail Health’s West wing. Vail Health paid the Town $1M
plus for their obligation of 56 employees. The East wing has a 5.14 employee housing
mitigation obligation. Cohn wants to meet the obligation but with the intent to benefit Vail
Health employees. Braun noted it is difficult to do development in Town. Vail Health
attempted to do their own version of Vail InDEED however, due to the type of Vail
housing stock available there wasn’t much interest with Vail Health employees. Braun and Cohn are hoping to meet the employee housing obligation down valley , West of
Dowd junction. They are suggesting an amendment to the regulations which would allow
for mitigation down valley. A great example, Braun r eferenced is the Town’s purchase of
23 rental units at 6 West Apartments in Edwards. The Town’s survey indicates a high
degree for regional housing solutions down valley.
Braun believes there should be parameters for housing down valley , including where in Eagle County . Would it trigger a need for review of housing sites along public transit
stops and employee shuttles? Should housing be for rental and/or for sale? Should there
be a higher ratio if housing provided down valley? These questions should be reviewed
along with land use solutions. Is this something that if you check all the boxes you can
move forward or does the mitigation need a board approval? Is there support to study
this further? If yes, Braun and the Housing department will move forward. If Council
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agrees Braun will support the Housing department to move the amendment forward.
The Authority asked if down valley units would be deed-restricted Town units, like the 6
West Apartments?
Yes, per Ruther, they would likely be similar.
Ruther stated looking back to current methods of mitigation came about more than
decade ago circumstances have changes. Some of the benefits to the Town have
changed. How do we ensure jobs in Vail are provided housing opportunities inside
Town? He is not sure this method is the only way to provide community benefit.
A key component is transportation. The Town did capture in the 6 West Apartments a
benefit back to the Vail employees with the tiered rental opportunities. Ruther pointed to
the economic values and benefits study regarding availability of housing stock in the
Town. Eagle County’s Needs Assessment recognized not everyone who works in Vail
wants to live in Vail. These are some of the considerations while reviewing changing the
policy.
Morales reiterated Council’s desire for the Vail Local Housing Authority (Authority ) to
review other housing options outside Vail.
McDougall said she needs to look at the economic analysis done by Economic Planning
Systems and how the change in policy would affect benefits show in the analysis. What
are the benefits of employees living in town, environment, sense of community,
transport, spending money ? Look at one by one from the report and items Authority has reviewed. We need to be thoughtful.
Morales asked if fee-in-lieu funds were used to purchase 6 West.
No per Campbell, fee-in-lieu is only used to purchase buydown units.
Per Ruther when it comes to mitigation the direct purpose of commercial linkage and
inclusionary zoning is to provide employee housing.
McDougall is not opposed to change she needs to further review.
Lindstrom is in favor of the change and to pursue reviewing the list of affects and
benefits of how the changes effect housing. He is in support of the concept.
Morales stated she would have difficulty not supporting this change after the Town purchased 6 West restrictions.
The Authority supports a Council recommendation to move forward with review and
changes for outside Vail housing options and seeking Council’s direction to staff to
amend the mitigation code.
Morales motioned to recommend to Council to investigate pursuing the housing deed
restriction obligation outside the Town of Vail limits as outlined.
MOTION: Morales SECOND: McDougall VOTE: 3-0 Approved
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4.3. Resolution No. 5, Series of 2020, a Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Deed
Restriction Interest in Property (Type III Deed Restriction) in the Town of Vail
Legally Described as Condominium Unit 7-Q, Pitkin Creek Park Phase III, Eagle
County, Colorado with a Physical Address of 3971 Bighorn Road, Unit 7- Q, Vail
Colorado; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto.
Presenter: Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator
MOTION: Morales SECOND: McDougall VOTE: 3-0 Approved
4.4. Resolution No. 6, Series of 2020, a Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Deed
Restriction Interest in Property (Type III Deed Restriction) in the Town of Vail
Legally Described as Condominium Unit A-13, Vail Das Schone, Eagle County,
Colorado with a Physical Address of 2111 North Frontage Road West, Unit A-13,
Vail Colorado; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto.
Presenter: Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator
MOTION: Morales SECOND: McDougall VOTE: 3-0 Approved
4.5. 2019 EHU Compliance Status Update
Presenter: Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator
Campbell reviewed the number of 2019 annual compliance responses received. As of
February 1, 2020, 57% (501) responded of those who were required.
Lindstrom asked if the police were summonsing. Campbell noted not at this point. This
update will be presented to Council on February 18th.
McDougall asked if any Vail InDEED units have not complied.
Yes, per Campbell.
Morales and McDougall stated the lack of response troubles them.
McDougall asked if owner details will be included in Council’s update.
No not at this time, according to Ruther.
Morales asked if any of the 2018 non-compliant owners were non-compliant in 2019.
Campbell acknowledged 2 owners are not in compliance. O ne submitted incomplete
compliance and one has not responded.
Campbell reviewed the compliance process and what documentation is required. The
Town is working to make process as user friendly as possible.
The town attorney said the Town needs more expeditious process outside the court.
Ruther noted a fee
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option is the Town will waive the fee if on time otherwise charged Worst case if the fee is
not paid the Town will record a lien on the property. The Authority agreed with placing a
lien on the property.
Ruther said the Town needs to elevate the importance of the program.
McDougall said there are ways to make submittal more user friendly , but she sees the
lack of response as a lack of respect to the Town by EHU owners. Partnership and
community the Town and Authority promotes feels they are getting slapped in the face.
Morales is challenged providing Vail INDEED money when owners are not compliant.
What is the point to issuing funds?
There is a reason to document compliance for this program according to McDougall.
Lindstrom said reflect to council that the Authority takes seriously and would support
strenuous efforts to ensure compliance. The Authority believes it should be financial and
enforceable.
5. Matters from the Chair man and Authority Members
5.1. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
Presenter: Steve Lindstrom, Chairman
The Housing Subcommittee heard from Susan Mitchell regarding branding.
Ruther presented the Authority branding changes after review by VLHA, Subcommittee
and staff.
Name: Vail Home Partners
Tagline: Creating Sustaining Maintaining
A Vail Town Council, Vail Local Housing Authority Partnership
The Authority prefers “A Partnership of the Vail Town Council and Vail Local Housing
Authority”.
Ruther reminded the Authority of the annual State of the Town C ommunity meeting on
March 10th from 5:00-7:00PM. Doors open at 4:30.
Ruther provided a Vail InDEED program update. He presented to a number of Town of Moab community members where m embers were impressed. Moab faces the same
issues as Vail regarding employee housing. The Town of Frasier went live with their
version of Vail InDEED and already have half -dozen of applications.
Later in the week Ruther and Cam pbell are meeting with Town’s attorneys to begin the
process to update Town c ode sections followed by; a meeting with Economic Planning
Systems (EPS) to review update processes for inclusionary zoning and commercial
linkage updates. The Town will meet with CDOT on February 20th regarding a public / private proposal located on a 1.8-acre parcel at Columbine Drive and Spruce Way.
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Council was agreeable to research this project further.
McDougall m otioned to exit regular meeting and enter executive session.
MOTION: McDougall SECOND: Morales VOTE: 3-0 Approved
6. Executive Session
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: submitted Vail InDEED
applications and program details.
Presenter: Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator
The Authority reconvened the regular meeting at 4:27PM with Lindstrom, McDougall,
Morales, Ruther and Campbell present.
McDougall motioned to re-enter the regular meeting.
MOTION: McDougall SECOND: Morales VOTE: 3-0 Approved
7. Any Action as a Result of Executive Session
7.1. Action as a Result of Executive Session
McDougall motioned to instructed staff to move forward with the Vail InDEED
applications as reviewed in executive session.
MOTION: McDougall SECOND: Morales VOTE: 3-0 Approved
McDougall is unable to attend the March 10th Housing Authority meeting but is available to
attend the Community Meeting.
8. Adjournment
8.1. Adjournment 5:00 PM (estimated time)
Morales motioned to adjourn the meeting at 4:28PM .
MOTION: Morales SECOND: McDougall VOTE: 3-0 Approved
9. Future Agenda Items
9.1.
• Incentives for Long Term Rentals in the Town of Vail
• Deed Restriction Compliance and Enforcement Policy Recommendation
• Housing Sites Discussion
• Civic Area Plan
• Land Banking (sale of GRFA)
• Public Health Housing Incentive, Eagle County Health
• Commercial Linkage and Inclusionary Zoning Updates
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10. Next Meeting Date
10.1. Next Meeting Date February 25, 2020
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: Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b)(e) - to receive legal
advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct
negotiators, Regarding: Potential Deed Restricted Housing Sites; 2) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to
receive legal advice on specific legal questions Regarding: update on pending litigation Vail B eauty
Corp. v. Town of Vail Case No. 1:19-cv-02790-C MA-G P G
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 5:20 pm (estimate)
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