HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-13 Ratifying and Adopting the Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives for the TOVRESOLUTION NO. 't3
SERIES OF 1994
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND ADOPTING
THE MISSION, VISION, GOALS AND OBJET ~ iJES
FOR THE TOWN OF VAlL, COLORADO FOR i994I95.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the_ Town of Vail, Colorado recognizes the importance
of goal setting as part of effective local government policy making; and
WHEREAS, the Vaii Town Council, after much discussion and debate, has articulated the
Town Council's vision for the Vail Community and identified the Mission of the Town of Vaii
organiza#ion; and
WHEREAS, the Vaii Town Council has also identified ten {10) goals and numerous priority
objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council's Vision for our community is:
To be the premier mountain community and international resort; and
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council declares it is the Mission of the Tawn of Vaii to provide:
Effective and efficient municipal services;
An environmentally sensitive high quality of life;
A positive, sustained ecgnomlc climate; and
Responsible community leadership; and
WHEREAS, the Goals of the Town of Vail, Colorado are:
To provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within
the Town of Vail, the area served by the regional transportation system, and
the DenverlGlenwood corridor through amulti-mode! system;
To pursue a Valleywide approach with other governmental agencies and the
private sector to provide services to solve common problems, to avoid
duplication, and to Improve the value delivered for tax dollars expended;
To facilitate construction and retention of local housing, which is affordable,
and compatible, in order to maintain the economic and social viability of the
Town of Vail;
To strive to maintain the unique alpine character of the VaU community and
maintain a balance between resort development and environmental and
quality of Ilfe considerations;
To provide for maintenance of existing and future Town infrastructure;
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To work to promote a positive, year round econornlc environment;
To strive to be a world leader in providing a safe, pollution free environment
and to maintain a high quality of Ilfe for Vall residents and guests while
protecting the Town's natural resources;
To maintain the financial viability of the Town;
To maintain a high pertorming, highly efficient, customer driven organization;
and
To provide services and support activities that enhance quality of Ilfe in the
Town of Vall.
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council desires to ratify the Mission, Vision, Goals and Priority
Objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Goals and Priority Objectives will serve as the basis of the 1994195
Operations and Maintenance Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and the Town of Vail work
program.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado:
1. That the Vail Town Council hereby ratifies Exhl6lt A, the Mission, Vision, Goals
and Objectives for the Town of Vail, Colorado, for 1994195.
2. That the Vail Town Councii hereby finds, determines, and declares that this
resolution is necessary and proper for the health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Vail and the
inhabitants thereof.
3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ; APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of May, 1994.
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Margaret A. Osterfoss, M or
ATTEST:
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Holly L. McCutchPor?, Town Clerk
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Resolution No. 13, Series al 1994
EXHIBIT A
TOWN OF VAIL, COLr3RAD0
VISION STATEMENT
May 17, 1994
TO BE THE PREMIER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY AND
INTERNATIONAL RESORT.
TO1NN OF VAlL; COLORADO
MlSSfON STATEMENT
May 17, 1994
IT IS THE MISSION OF THE TOWN OF VAIL TO PROVIDE:
EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MUNICIPAL SERVICES
AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE
POSITIVE, SUSTAINED ECONOMIC CLIMATE
RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
TOWN OF VAlL, COLORADO
STATEMENT OF GOALS & OBJECTIVES
1994
TRANSPORTATION
Provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the Town of
Vatl, the area served by the regional transportation system, and the Denver/Gfenwood
corridor through a multi-model sy.~l~.m.
1} Provide and maintain a safe and efficient street system. Minimize congestion at the
Main Vail and West Vail intersections.
2} Promote the greater use of public transit throughout the Town of Vail and the regional
transportation system.
3) Provide for the efficient delivery and distribution of goads into the Vail Village and
Lionshead.
4) Provide for the safe movement of pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the Town of
Vail and the Upper Eagle Valley.
5} Provide value-priced parking for visitors, employees, and residents.
6} Cooperate wit11 other governmental agencies to promote the viability of the Eagle
Airport.
7) Identify lands necessary to meet future transportation needs.
8} Investigate combined transportation services for school children within the RE50J
School District.
fNTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Pursue a Valley wide approach with other governmental agencies and the private sector
o provide services to solve common problems, to avoid duplication, and to improve
the value delivered for #ax dollars expended.
1} Establish quarterly meetings with other governmental entities in the Vail Valley to
discuss matters of mutual concern. Encourage interagency staff cooperation.
2} Implement the Land Ownership Adjustment Pian.
3) Work with other governmental entities and the private sector to enhance the efficiency
of the regional transportation system.
1 7t7Y Statement of Goals and Objectivesl1994
4) Identify existing shared services and explore additional opportunities far the shared
services.
5) Establish a public private partnership for the continuation of a valley-wide marketing
effort.
6) investigate the potential of a private land trust to preserve open lands.
7) Explore the political and economic feasibility of consolidation with other town and/or
special districts.
8) Work with the Recreation Authority to complete the site planning, including a residential
component, and secure the necessary approvals for the Berry Creek 5th site.
9) Explore opportunities for joint purchasing with other governmental agencies.
10) Encourage and cooperate with other governmental agencies to preserve and protect
open space outside the Town of Vail.
11) Review opportunities for further annexation to the Town of Vaii.
HOUSING
Facilitate construction and retention of local housing, which Is affordable, and
compatible, in order to maintain the economic and social ~labillty of the Town of Vail.
1) Begin construction on TOV-owned parcels.
2) Identify and actluire existing dwelling units to be converted to pem~anently deed
restricted housing units.
3) Explore a mortgage pool financing mechanisms for affordable housing.
4.) Analyze previously identified land to be used for construction of new local housing
units.
Vail Commons
Old Town Shops
Lots adjacent to Manager's House
Upper Eagle Valley/Lionshead sites.
5) Encourage through zoning improvements/changes/modifications our ability to stabilize
the focal population, thereby increasing voter base.
6) Work to stop the conversion of local housing into tourist properties.
7) Facilitate financing for those who voluntarily deed restrict properties.
8) Work with Housing Authority to develop a 5 year Housing Plan. (Affordable Housing
2 TDV StatoRant of Goals and p4jactivsn/1994
Study, Housing Authority Business Plan)
PLANNING, GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Strive to maintain the unique alpine character of the Vail community. Maintain a
balance between resort development and environmental and quality of life
considerations.
1) Implement the Vail Commons (West Vail/Safeway} site plan. .
2} Protect and enhance the quality of life in the community through the preservation of
open lands within the Town of Vail.
3) Allow sustainable growth and change which can be served within the capacities of
existing and planned infrastructure.
4) Identify parcels necessary to meet future local housing needs.
5} Maintain a land use pattern that provides a balance of {and uses and recognizes the
capabilities and limitations of natural and man-made features.
6) Implement the Cemetery Plan.
7) Conduct proactive, long range planning activities.
8} Provide efficient development review and current planning activities.
9) Provide opportunities for local, viable, convenient shopping within the Town of Vail.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Provide for maintenance of existing and future Town i~~f.wstructure.
1) Plan, prioritize, and fund additional infrastructure necessary to maintain and enhance
the quality of life in the community.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Work to promote a positive, year round economic environment.
1) Maintain and encourage the retention of the short term bed base in the Vail Village and
Lionshead.
2) Work with the Vaii Recreation District, the Vail Valley Marketing Board, the Vail Valley
Foundafion, and others to conduct special events that will enhance the local economy.
3) With the retail community, develop strategies to enhance Vaii's economy.
4) Work to develop a year round economy.
3 TOV Statement of Goals and Ohjectives/f994
5} Create unique, commercial, innovative, and upscale economic opportunities for Iocai
businesses.
ENVIRONMENT
Strive to be a world leader in providing a safe, pollution free environment. Strive to
maintain a high qua~sty of life for Vall residents and guests while protecting the Town's
natural resources.
1) Implement the Environmental Strategic Plan that will identify along-term environmental
work plan for the town and will promote sustainable economic development.
2) Maintain and enhance the aquatic habitat, riparian environment, and water quality of
Gore Creek. Maintain minimum stream flow in Gore Creek.
3} Complete the Vail Water Quality Study.
4) Increase the greening of the Gore Valley by planting trees, shrubs and flowers with a
special emphasis on the I-70 corridor.
5) Increase annual conversion of noncompliant wood burning units by ip% through
incentives and educational programs.
6) Promote responsible waste management that encourage individuals and businesses to
reduce, reuse, and recycle.
7) Participate in and support the Eagle River Corridor Study.
8) Help ensure adequate progress on the Eagle Mine clean up process.
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
fMaintain a high pertorming, highly efficient, customer driven organization,
1) Integrate the principals of continuous improvement in the operations of the Town of
Vail .
2} Became a customer driven organization. Be sensitive to our customer's, both internal
and external, needs and concerns.
3) Provide municipal services in as efficient and effective manner as possible.
Analyze the result of the 1993 Resident Survey and implement changes needed to
improve the service delivery.
5} Improve internal communications within the Tawn of Vail organization.
6) Improve external communications.
L~ ToV StaRemeM of Goals and Objectivee/1994
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Maintain the flnancla! vtahility of the Town.
1) Analyze the effectiveness of performance based budgeting.
2) Maintain stability of the town's revenue streams.
3) Evaluate opportunities for privatization of municipal services.
4} Develop policies regarding fund balance levels and debt management.
5) Analyze the potential impacts of Amendment 1 on the Town.
6) Explore the economic and politically feasibility of TQV control of local utilities (water,
sanitation, electricity, and cable tv).
HUMAN SERVICES
Provide services and support activt#ies that enhance quality of fife in the Town of Vatl.
Explore strategies for enhancing day care alternatives within the Town.
2) investigate the feasibility of a private public partnership to construct a performing arts
center.
3} Provide opportunities for life long learning, and research through the Vail Public
Library.
4) Work with the VRD to ensure continued recreational services for the Town's residents.
5) Cooperate with other educational agencies to support a variety of educational
opportunities. (e.g. Cotorado Mtn. College, Vail Mountain School, RE50J, Ski Club
Vail).
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5 TOV 3tffisment of Ciaaks and Objeelivea/1994