HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-09 VLHA Meeting Minutes Vail Local Housing Authority
Meeting Minutes
TOWN F &)
February 9, 2021
3:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
75 S. Frontage Road -Vail, Colorado, 81657
PRESENT ABSENT
Steve Lindstrom James Wilkins
Mary McDougall
Greg Moffet
Molly Morales
STAFF
George Ruther, Housing Director
Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator
1. Call to Order
1.1. Zoom Meeting 1 (call to order pre-executive session)
1.2. Zoom Meeting 2 (post executive session)
1.3. Call to Order
A quorum is present, Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 3:04PM. Wilkins is absent.
2. Citizen Participation
2.1. Citizen Participation
No comments
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1. VLHA Meeting Minutes January 26, 2021
MOTION: McDOUGALL SECOND: MORALES VOTE: 3-0 APPROVED
Moffet abstained
4. Main Agenda
4.1. Housing Data Discussion-Update
Presenter: Andrew Knudtsen & Rachel Shindman, Economic Planning Systems
EPS reviewed data gathering options, ease of access and use. Options for consideration are:
• Eagle County Assessor
• Short Term Rental Licenses
• Rental Management Companies
• Deed-Restricted Inventory
• US Census
• Town of Vail Community Survey
• MLS Records
The Authority suggested using the voter registrations to confirm full time residents. Moffett
suggested EPS work with the Economic Development department as they may have some
applicable data.
The assessor data will be used to form the basis of gathering and build upon the properties
using multiple data sources.
Next steps, EPS will test the options to confirm accessibility and ease of updates then come
back to provide an update at a future meeting.
4.2. Commercial Linkage / Inclusionary Zoning Update
Presenter: Andrew Knudtsen & Rachel Shindman, Economic Planning Systems
Current summary status of mitigation methods was reviewed by EPS. Graphics provided
presented five options with the goal to obtain units versus a fee-in-lieu. The chart recognized
a step up in mitigation for down valley housing.
Discussion ensued between EPS and the Authority.
The Authority wishes to retain a fee-in-lieu as well to acquire units. EPS will continue
reviewing options and return at a future meeting as well they will provide findings from
residential linkage.
4.3. West Middle Creek Rezoning Application Status
Presenter: George Ruther, Housing Director
According to Ruther the application is submitted for the February 22nd PEC meeting.
Comments from the Authority are due to planning no later than February 121h. Item 5 is
where Ruther believes the Authority concentrate. Focus on the larger environmental
impacts, increased traffic, parking ones that are constant and recurring. The Authority
discussed application revisions. Emphasis for PEC is to focus on criteria and Council review
policies.
4.4. West Vail Master Plan - Housing Element
Presenter: Steve Lindstrom, Chairman
Lindstrom spoke with Mauriello Planning Group requesting to provide update to Housing.
Lindstrom asked the Authority members to appropriate funds to hire Mauriello Planning
Group as consultant. McDougall and Lindstrom will work with MPG. Lindstrom requested
authorization to encumber $5K for consulting fees.
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MORALES VOTE: 4-0 APPROVED
5. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
5.1. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
Presenter: Steve Lindstrom, Chairman
West Middle Creek Comments for Planning and Environmental Meeting on February 22,
2021 due February 17, 2021.
Moffet motioned to enter executive session.
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: McDOUGALL VOTE: 4-0 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 property interests; to receive legal advice on specific legal
questions; and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, regarding:
submitted Vail InDEED applications.
Presenter: Lynne Campbell, Housing Coordinator
7. Any Action as a Result of Executive Session
7.1. Action as a Result of Executive Session
Moffet motioned for staff to continue with Vail InDEED negotiations as discussed in executive
session.
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MORALES VOTE: 4-0 APPROVED
8. Adjournment
8.1. Adjournment 5:OOPM (estimated time)
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:52PM.
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MORALES VOTE: 4-0 APPROVED
9. Future Agenda Items
• Public Health Housing Incentive, Eagle County Health
• Joint VLHA, Town Council, Planning & Environmental Commission Meeting Regarding
Commercial Linkage/Inclusionary Zoning and Adopted Housing Policy Review
10. Next Meeting Date
10.1. Next Meeting Date February 23, 2021
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.
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