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Vail Local Housing Authority Meeting Results
May 12, 2020
3:00 PM
Virtual
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
1. Call to Order
1.1. Call to Order
A quorum being present, Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 3:04PM
Present is Lindstrom, Morales, McDougall, and Moffet along with George Ruther,
Housing Director. Wilkins arrived at 3:13PM.
2. Citizen Participation
2.1. Citizen Participation
No one from the public is present.
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1. VLHA April 28, 2020 Meeting Results
Moffet motioned to table to the May 26, 2020 meeting.
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MORALES VOTE: 4-0 APPROVED
4. Main Agenda
4.1. 2019 EHU Compliance Update
Presenter: Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator
Tabled to May 26, 2020
Ruther stated the Town and Housing department is continuing to make progress on a
policy update. The Town continues to struggle with the non-compliant Chamonix
homeowner and have reached the point where contracts need to be executed or the
Town will take additional steps.
Moffet questioned if the issue is the owner is out of compliance or just not submitting
the affidavit.
Both per Ruther. He explained the Town has information the owner is out of
compliance. The cure in this case is forcing a sale of the unit.
4.2. Update on Community Polling Discussion
Presenter: George Ruther, Housing Director
Ruther noted the Town spoke with our consultants regarding polling the community
around several ballot initiatives. The consultants said the we don’t have to do
anything now. In 45-60 days, the Town will reach the critical point for a decision. It
could be challenging at this time to ask voters for more money due to economic
status. We are in wait and see approach.
Preliminary results from the 2020 Community Survey shows supportive comments
around housing. A fair number of residents are undecided about issue. The Housing
department is continuing to work with communications and consultants to find out
what causes these people to be undecided, is it the information shared about the
issue or the issue. Housing will take this issue back to Council the first part of July.
4.3. Update on Long-term Rental Incentives
Ruther provided an update to the Authority. Ruther spoke with Tahoe about Landing
Locals program. Match making service between landlords and tenants. Landing
Locals becomes middleman in the process. They pair quality tenants with landlords.
Have placed 60 thus far and mostly between absentee landlords.
He sees additional opportunities for Tahoe. He sees it similar to how Vail Health rents
units. Ruther is getting back with Tahoe. Truckee has signed up for the service.
Landing Locals is paid by receiving 25%-50% of first month’s lease payment. Town of
Truckee is plans to pay for the service for Truckee tenants.
He was hopeful their program does additional vetting tenants and landlords. He
mentioned the Town of Vail is hoping to make a program which includes ease of use
as well.
Program has potential, though he sees Vail providing more service. They are
promoting for long term rental options in the Tahoe community.
Lindstrom agrees the program has potential along with enhanced services. He thinks
Vail should draft a program and if there is interest.
Moffet thinks Finance has a decent list of Airbnb and short-term rentals. Reach out to
those owners and see if they have interest in a similar program.
5. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
5.1. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
Presenter: Steve Lindstrom, Chairman
Lindstrom discussed the West Vail Master Plan with Community Development
Director, Matt Gennett. The Housing Authority will have seat on an advisory
committee. The process could take anywhere from 12-24 months.
Morales attended Housing Colorado meeting which discussed AMI and income
restrictions. Morales wondered if Council and Housing should pay attention to our
real estate market noting there could be down valley opportunities. Should Council /
Housing consider those opportunities?
Ruther noted unless directed otherwise one policy statement addresses looking at all
opportunities. He is contacted regularly regarding rental and purchase opportunities
while addressing any unintended issues with units down valley.
Moffet mentioned the State Land Board is still working with CDOT regarding the
Eagle Valley site without involving Vail Resorts. The Town is also staying in touch
with them as well per Ruther. CDOT knows the Town is interested. All issues are on
hold due to COVID-19.
Ruther is bringing the Middle Creek amended agreements to the May 26 meeting.
VLHA is a party to those agreements.
Lindstrom moved to leave the regular meeting into executive session.
MOTION: LINDSTROM SECOND: MOFFET VOTE: 5-0 APPROVED
6. Executive Session
6.1. Executive Session per C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(b)(e) - to discuss the purchase,
acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real, personal or other property interests; for the
purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine
positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations regarding: Vail
InDEED applications and deed restrictions and Middle Creek at Vail.
Presenter: George Ruther, Housing Director
7. Any Action as a Result of Executive Session
7.1. Action as a Result of Executive Session
Moffet motioned to direct staff to continue Vail InDEED negotiations pursuant to
discussion in executive session.
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MORALES VOTE: 5-0 APPROVED
8. Adjournment
8.1. Adjournment 5:00 PM (estimated time)
Moffet motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:00PM.
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MORALES VOTE: 5-0 APPROVED
9. Future Agenda Items
9.1.
Incentives for Long Term Rentals in the Town of Vail
Housing Sites Discussion
Land Banking (sale of GRFA)
Public Health Housing Incentive, Eagle County Health
10. Next Meeting Date
10.1. Next Meeting Date May 26, 2020
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