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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01. VEAC 08-11-2020 NotesVail Economic Advisory Council Monthly Meeting Notes August 11, 2020 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ___________________________________________________________ AGENDA Link to Packet Materials VEAC Members: Chris Romer, Mike Lange, Brian Nolan Johannes Faessler, Brian Stockmar, Beth Howard, John Dawsey, Mark Gordon, Laurie Mullen, Bob Boselli, Matt Ivy, Jenn Bruno, Matt Morgan, Alison Wadey, Kim Rediker Town of Vail Staff: Mia Vlaar, Jeremy Gross, Liz Gladitsch, Scott Robson, Carlie Smith, Patty McKenny Presenters/Attendees: Heath Harmon (Eagle County Public Health Director), Chris Lindley (Vail Health), Will Cook (Vail Health), Kim Goodrich (Eagle County Behavioral Health), Brian Duffany (West Vail Master Plan), Gabby Voeller (West Vail Master Plan) • Vail Health COVID-19 Update, Will Cook and Chris Lindley (20 minutes) • Vail Health Daily Update Deck: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82994419324 • Point of Care rapid test: 15 minute results - coming soon • 9,000 in county have now had COVID 19 • Concern level has shifted from red to yellow – 150 cases in past two weeks. 40 in last week • Still 50% dining occupancy in Protect our Neighbor phase but could incorporate more flexibility • If you haven’t developed symptoms, you shouldn’t be tested until day 7 or the test will likely come back negative • • Finance Report, Carlie Smith, (5 minutes) • Down 36% from 2019 but budgeted June 65% down • 2020 sales tax collections decrease of 43% • Sales taxes reminder: Get something in Vail Daily to remind • Economic Recovery Update, Mia Vlaar (30 minutes) • Commercial Rent Relief Program • Structure of program of $1M was approved at 8/4 council meeting • Link https://www.vailgov.com/covid-19 to resources • Application will be online soon • Business Lending Program • Proposal to help restaurant community with winter operations (tenting) • Looking to have numbers in next week • Plexiglass dividers as a consideration as well • Consider tents and warmers in public areas in winter, similar to summer open consumption laws • 120 day cap is currently in place for open consumption laws • Outdoor picnic tables very well received and could add more • Consider semi-permanent structure solution and not just tents. • Consider the guest experience we are trying to provide that is up to Vail standards • Gift Card Program to boost shoulder season • For guests to purchase as well as providing some to locals in need • Communications effort to encourage use of face coverings • Key issues are cost and sourcing • Joint venture will drive cost down significantly • Check out Jackson Holes “responsibly wild” • Revitalizing Main Street Grant – State of Colorado • Other ideas welcome • What is good messaging for Fall messaging. We may be surprised • West Vail Master Plan, Matt Gennett Brian Duffany, Economic Planning Systems, Gaby Voeller, SE Group (20 minutes): https://www.engagevail.com/west-vail-master-plan - What commercial business would work well in West Vail - Consider child care - Higher quality or more service related - A service business that could serve other business urgent needs - Be sure to address redevelopment that will be affordable but not look dated - Small businesses, not large chains - Family and young professional housing • Special Events, Jeremy Gross (5 minutes) • Smaller events happening at Lower Bench in Betty Ford Alpine Gardens • Ambient pop up music is happening throughout village, unpromoted to keep it organic and allow for social distancing • Art Festival coming to Lionshead Aug 21-22 • Craft Beer Fest Aug 14-15 • Town Manager’s Report, Scott Robson (10 minutes) • Booth Heights discussions happening to find alternative housing sites. Ie: Mill Creek, Children’s Garden of Learning but working on MOU for temporary and permanent location for the Learning Center • Positive discussion with Vail Resorts and Community relationships manager to discuss key questions in winter operational planning and what the town can do to help ensure there is a ski season, staffing, operations, transit, parking, etc. • Vail Summer Marketing, Liz Gladitsch (5 minutes) • Fall promotional emails going out 8/25 and 9/9 • PPC and digital media running through end of September • Traditional and digital media plan including a demographic agnostic fall video spot launching mid-august through September. • Citizen Input (5 minutes) • Other Business (5 minutes) • Adjournment Next Meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2020 8:00 – 10:00 AM, Council Chambers / Zoom Meeting