HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-19 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 and Virtual on Zoom
1:30 P M, April 19, 2022
Meeting to be held in C ouncil Chambers and Virtually (access
High Five Access Media livestream day of the meeting)
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.Vail Après: Spring Series Update 10 min.
Presenter(s): Mia Vlaar, Economic Development Director and J eremy
Gross, Special Event Coordinator
Action Requested of Council: No action requested.
Background: Staff update to town Council on the ongoing Vail Après:
Spring Series and the Employee Thank You party.
1.2.V LMD 2022 Creative Campaign 15 min.
Presenter(s): Mia Vlaar, Economic Development Director and Ainslie
Fortune and J eff Stahl, Cactus
Action Requested of Council: I nformation Update
Background: An presentation to Town Council of the updated ad
campaigns and creative for Discover Vail. The Life is but a dream
campaign was developed this year and is rolling out in different mediums.
1.3.US Forest Service Front Ranger Program - 2021 End of Season Report 20 min.
Presenter(s): Kristen Bertuglia, Environmental Sustainability Director;
Paula Peterson, Trish Barrere, Eagle Holy Cross Ranger District, US F S
Action Requested of Council: Listen to presentation and ask questions.
Background: The Town of Vail partners with the US FS to implement the
Front Ranger Program, to better address trail impacts: forest fire
prevention, waste, and other educational and enforcement needs.
1.4.Zoning Options for May Residence 30 min.
Presenter(s): Matt Gennett, Community Development Director
Action Requested of Council: Listen to presentation and ask questions.
Background: The Town acquired 5137 Black Gore Drive on J uly 30, 2021.
The existing single-family residence with a Type 1 E HU is zoned Two-
Family Residential. The lot is approximately one third of an acre, or 13,287
square feet in size. To maximize the use of the property while maintaining
the character of the neighborhood, staff reviewed various zoning options
that may be appropriate for the area.
Staff Recommendation: Consider a rezoning for the property from the Two-
Family Residential Zone District to the Residential Cluster Zone District, if a
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zone change is to be pursued.
1.5.Peer Resort Exchange Visit Recap 15 min.
Presenter(s): Vail Delegation (Staff: Patty Mc Kenny, Mia Vlaar, Tammy
Nagel, Kristen Bertuglia, Matt Gennett, Tom Kassmel, Amanda Zinn)
Action Requested of Council: Presentation only.
Background: Town of Vail has been involved with Peer Resort Exchanges
(aka Sister City relationships) for many years, and includes relationships
with St. Moritz, Switzerland, San Miguel de Alende, Guanajuato, Mexico,
Yamanouchi-mach, Nagano Prefecture J apan. The visit to St. Moritz
Switzerland and St. Anton am Arlberg Austria offered the Vail delegation an
opportunity to reconnect with St. Moritz and explore another world class
resort mountain community, St. Anton. The evening meeting includes letters
of intent to each resort/community officials with an invitation to visit Vail as
well as consideration of formalizing an exchange partnership. The recap
presentation highlights the visit by the Vail delegation.
1.6.Regional Transportation Authority Update 15 min
Presenter(s): Greg Hall Director of Public Works and Transportation
Action Requested of Council: Listen, ask questions and provide any input
Background: This will provide the Town Council an opportunity to have an
update on the work regarding the formation of a Regional Transportation
Authority, prior to conducting the statutory Public Hearings scheduled for
May. Councilman Barry Davis is a member of the RTA formation committee
as well.
Staff Recommendation: Provide any input as needed
2.D R B / P E C Update (5 min.)
2.1.D RB / P E C Update
Presenter(s): J onathan Spence, Planning Manager
3.Information Update
3.1.Ride Vail App Update
3.2.V V F Proposal for discontinuing Magic of Lights
3.3.Future Council Meeting Topics
3.4.V LHA February 8, 2022 Minutes
3.5.V LHA February 22, 2022 Minutes
3.6.V LHA March 8, 2022 Minutes
3.7.A I P P March 7, 2022 Minutes
4.Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (10 min.)
4.1.Parking and Mobility Task Force Members Selection
Presenter(s): Kim Langmaid, Mayor
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5.Executive Session
5.1.Executive Session pursuant to:
1. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to have a conference with the Town Attorney to
receive legal advice on spec ific legal questions, and C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)
(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subjec t to
negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators
on the topic of pending litigation, Town of Vail v. Town of Vail, case number:
2021C V30084;
2. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to have a conference with the Town Attorney to
receive legal advice on spec ific legal questions, C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e) to
determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations,
develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruc t negotiators, and C.R.S.
§24-6-402(4)(a) to consider the purc hase, acquisition, lease, transfer or
sale of real, personal or other property on the topic of the acquisition of
property described as East Vail W orkforce Housing Subdivision Lot 1, and
generally referred to as the Booth Heights Land Site;
3. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to have a conference with the Town Attorney to
receive legal advic e on specific legal questions and C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)
(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subjec t to
negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators
on the topic of the agreement between the Town of Vail and Vail Associates
I nc., to manage peak periods on Vail Mountain:
4. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that
may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or
instruct negotiators on the topic of interviewing search firms to assist in the
hiring of the Town of Vail Town Manager; and
5. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to have a conference with the Town Attorney to
receive legal advice on specific legal questions on the topic of Ordinance
No. 6, 2022 Amending Sec tion 12-14-17 and 12-21-17 of the Vail Town
Code to establish setbacks from Gore Creek and its tributaries.
120 min.
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
6.Recess
6.1.Recess 5:30 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: Vail Après: Spring S eries Update
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Mia Vlaar, E conomic Development Director and J eremy Gross, Special
E vent Coordinator
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: No action requested.
B AC K G RO UND: S taff update to town Council on the ongoing Vail Après: Spring S eries and the
E mployee Thank You party.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Vail Après: Spring Series Update
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Vail Après:
Spring Series
April 19, 2022 Update
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International Bridge
•Music weekly Friday –Sunday
•10th Mountain Whiskey bar at each concert
•Ski movies 2x/week
•Very positive feedback on the venue and experience
•Hallmark of the Spring Series so far
•14 days of on mountain bands and DJ’s at Eagles nest and Mid Vail
•Relocated from Eagles Nest to Mid Vail after 3 weeks due to end of day traffic patterns
•2 weekends of theme parties at Golden Peak
•80’s theme and Beach Party theme
•No bar sales at the Golden Peak events due to Vail Mountain Dining staffing challenges
On Mountain
•Weekly DJ at Arrabelle Square Ice Rink
•Moved to pedestrian mall in April whentheIceRinkclosedfortheseason
•Mall locationcomplements thepatios and fire pit warming areas
Lionshead
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April 25 Employee Thank
You and Celebration
•Party is open to all! Raffle is open to people who work in Vail.
•Utilizing the infrastructure from the I-Bridge Spring Series Activation
•Turntable Review 3pm –6pm
•Free food from Local Joes Pizza and RockyMountainTaco
•Free Beer from Local Joes and Spirits from 10th
Mountain
•Raffle prizes open to anyone who works in Vail
•3 Wildsyde E-bikes
•Over $3,000 of other prizes
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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 MD 2022 Creative Campaign
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Mia Vlaar, E conomic Development Director and A inslie Fortune and J eff
S tahl, Cactus
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: I nformation Update
B AC K G RO UND: An presentation to Town Council of the updated ad campaigns and creative for
Discover Vail. T he L ife is but a dream campaign was developed this year and is rolling out in
different mediums.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
V L MD Creative Campaign Presentation
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VLMD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 19, 2022
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2022 CAMPAIGN
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AUDIENCE
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FY22 Database Analysis
Building on our summer wifi-gate import, we were able to upload a significantly
larger database based on summer visitation. This new list resulted in 31k matched
users in Viant’s Identity Management Platform (IMP) and upload into Resonate via
LiveRamp.
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Biggest Finding: More Wealth
Significant increase in high net worth individuals since summer
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Based on findings from the database and 2021 results, we have shifted to a higher net worth audience in
2022, with an emphasis on destination families and destination empty nesters and deemphasizing visitors
from the front range.
These audiences are heavy travelers and with the right targeting and marketing approach, we will ensure that
Vail is strongly in their consideration set for summer travel.
In addition, traveling responsibly and sustainably is of particular importance to this audience; therefore, we
have put an emphasis on this effort as well in our approach. MMGY’s Portrait of American Travelers and
Virtuoso provided the following stats:
●60% of travelers are willing to pay more to companies that demonstrate more environmental stewardship. Virtuoso recently
released a report on affluent travelers that has some data points which might also be useful for your presentation
●82 percent of affluent consumers said the COVID-19 pandemic has made them want to travel more responsibly in the
future
●Nearly 70 percent of affluent consumers agreed that traveling sustainably enhances the vacation experience
Audience Shift
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Media Construct
We’ve shifted our focus to be geared more towards the destination market as these typically lead to a “better”
visit with the right traveler – those who stay longer and have a higher spend.
In addition, we’ve also reduced our overall paid media budget by 20% YOY (down $200k since 2021) and flat
since 2019.
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CREATIVE
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With the COVID pandemic came a changing consumer landscape. We are seeing different
needs and attitudes with a much larger focus on the outdoors as well as authentic, human
experiences. Specifically with traveling, people have really put an emphasis on activities and
all of what a place has to offer. Fortunately, this is a space that Vail really excels in. Unlike
other ski towns, Vail was purpose built and has a rich culture all of its own. It has its own
sense of adventure, of style.
Our campaign speaks to this consumer shift by showcasing all that Vail has to offer for this
high net worth target, but also does so in a way that’s both emotional and aspirational. We
take people to a dreamy space that romanticizes the idea of getting away and enjoying the
beautiful things that life gives us.
Background
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When you’re in Vail, the confines of reality are but a suggestion. The air feels fresher. Life
feels lighter. And spirits are lifted to a new high. There is something magical happening in
this valley.
You feel as if you’re the main character in a story. Just take a walk through the village down
to the creek, and you’ll understand. It may seem surreal, but trust us, it’s just Vail.
There’s no denying that there is something special about this place, as if it exists specifically
as a reminder to enjoy life. The best way to put it is when you’re here it feels like...
LIFE IS BUT A DREAM
The Campaign
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Video
https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/brtzfkNDlW
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Website
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Print
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Online Creative
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Online Creative
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Paid Social Creative
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Paid Social Creative
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Paid Social Creative
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Paid Social Creative
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Thank you!
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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: US Forest Service F ront Ranger Program - 2021 E nd of S eason Report
P RE S E NT E R(S ): K risten Bertuglia, E nvironmental Sustainability Director; P aula Peterson, Trish
B arrere, E agle Holy Cross Ranger District, US F S
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: L isten to presentation and ask questions.
B AC K G RO UND: The Town of Vail partners with the US F S to implement the F ront Ranger
P rogram, to better address trail impacts: forest fire prevention, waste, and other educational and
enforcement needs.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
U S FS Front Ranger 2021 End of Season Presentation
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Front Country Ranger Program
End of Season Report 2021
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Front Country Crew
Forest Service Employees
Joel Simpson
Nadia Albaiz
Keely Fishman
Blake Hodges
Kelsie Alling
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Interns
Shannon Donovan
Eric Fels
Jacob Zoints
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Focused Management Priorities
•Fire Restriction Enforcement
and Fire Prevention
•Monitor Residential Users
•Waste and Abandoned Property
•Public Outreach and Contacts
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0
5
10
15
20
25
30
HomestakeMissouri/FancyCamp Hale/ResoultionTigiwon RoadCross Creek THMinturn Shooting RangeGrouse Creek TH/TrailMeadow Mountain TH/TrailBerry Creek to June CreekSquaw Creek TH/TrailRed Sandstone RoadMuddy PassBooth TH/TrailPitkin TH/TrailBighorn TH/TrailGore TH/TrailShrine Pass/Lime CK RDNo Name RoadPiney RD/Dispersed SitesYeoman/Hat Creek dipersedFulford/Nolan Lake areaCoffee Pot RdHardscrabbleKlettergarden(Redcliff)Gypsum CKFront Country Patrols
Total: 265
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
# of crew
members on:
7
# of crew
members on:
5
# of crew
members on:
2
# of crew
members on:
1
# of crew members
on:
3
# of crew
members on:
6
# of crew
members on:
8
Yeoman/
Fulford/ Hat
creek/ Nolan
Mizz/Fancy,
HS, No Name
E. Vail,
Minturn THs,
Shooting
Range
Admin, Piney
GS
Yeoman/Fulford/
Hardscrabble
HX Loop,
Klettergarden
Deep Lake,
coffee pot
HX Loop,
Camp Hale
E. Vail E. Vail, Berry,
June
Mizz/Fancy,HS
Muddy Pass,
Berry, June
Projects Projects Red Sandstone,
Piney sites
E.Vail
Weekly Work Plan
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Fire Prevention and Fire Restriction
Enforcement
24 unattended fires put out this season (32 in 2020).
12 on Homestake
8 on Red Sandstone/Piney/Muddy Pass
3 at Fulford Campground
1 at Deep Lake Campground
2 active fires put out during fire restrictions with
campers present
Eagle’s Nest Fire was reported by a Front Country
Ranger
69 rock rings dismantled for compliance with Stage 1
and 2 Fire Restrictions
Over 50+ signs installed/managed for Stage 1 and
Stage 2 during fire restrictions
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Dispersed Site Management
o 953 dispersed sites visited
o 2,039 visitor contacts in dispersed sites/areas
o 413 visitors contacted in Homestake (20%)
o Law Enforcement:
o 115 of Educational contacts and 12 warnings
o 22 Suspected residential users (6 in 2020)
o “No Camping” signs installed in urban front
country closed areas
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Number of Contacts
by Dispersed Area
Homestake Drainage-Homestake Road and Missouri/Fancy
N. of Vail-Red Sandstone, Muddy Pass, Berry to June Creek, Piney Rd/Dispersed sites
Highway 24 Sites-Grouse CrkTH, Meadow Mountain TH, Camp Hale, Tigiwon, Two Elk Shooting Range
Down Valley-Coffeepot, Gypsum Creek, Yeoman/Fulford dispersed sites (access impacts from Sylvan Fire -June)
Homestake
Drainage,
510, 35%
Sites N. of
Vail, 356, 25%
Highway 24
Sites, 205,
14%
Down Valley
Sites, 109, 8%
Shrine Road,
233, 16%
Other, 27, 2%
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o 131 bags of garbage removed from the
forest
o At an average of 30lbs per trash bag,
that’s about 3,930 lbs of garbage removed
from the Forest (1,850 lbs in 2020)
o Largest areas of trash collection:
o District Developed Sites, 47 bags
o Homestake, 32.5 bags
o N. of Vail Sites (6 bags)
o 544 dog waste bags were collected and
thrown out (20 in 2020)
o Almost 300 piles of human waste,
including TP piles and homemade toilets
were cleaned up
Waste Management
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Dog Waste Management
Booth, 1 Grouse Creek , 3
Homestake/Missouri/
Fancy, 17
Camp Hale, 2
Deep Lake, 3
Fulford, 7
Shrine , 142
Tigiwon , 23
Yeoman,
12
Dog Waste Bags Picked Up By Area
Booth Grouse Creek Homestake/Missouri/Fancy
Camp Hale Deep Lake Fulford
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Garbage Bags Removed by
Dispersed Camping Area
Homestake
Drainage, 29.5, 35%
Sites N. of Vail, 13,
15%
Highway 24 Sites,
23.75, 28%
Down Valley sites,
5.25, 6%
E. Vail Trails, 10, 12%
Shrine Pass, 3.25, 4%
•Homestake Drainage-
Homestake Road and
Missouri/Fancy
•N. of Vail-Red Sandstone,
Muddy Pass, Berry to June
Creek, Piney Rd/Dispersed
sites
•Highway 24 Sites-Grouse
Crk TH, Meadow Mountain
TH, Camp Hale, Tigiwon,
Two Elk Shooting Range
•Down Valley-Coffeepot,
Gypsum Creek,
Yeoman/Fulford dispersed
sites
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East Vail Trails Patrols
o The East Vail Trailheads were collectively visited this season 62 times (54 in 2020)
o During these visits, 672 contacts were made (531 contacts in 2020)
o 87 of those contacts were educational warnings
o A majority of those being for dogs off leash
o 152 Wag Bags were handed out to the public on the trails (64 total Wag Bags in 2020)
o 96 of them at Gore Creek TH and 56 of them at Booth Lake TH
o Comments:
o “It makes my heart happy to see the forest service out on the trials.”
o People kept saying how nice it was seeing us on the trail. We should patrol more trails!
o The people loved the wag bags!
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East Vail Use Patterns
Number of Contacts
Law Enforcement
[Education]
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Bighorn TH/Trail Booth TH/Trail Gore TH/Trail Pitkin TH/Trail
36
326
269
41
8
42 34
3
East Vail Contacts and Education Number of Contacts Law Enforcement [Education]
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E. Vail Projects
o Bighorn Road Parking
Management
o Over 20 parking signs installed
o Concrete barriers placed along
the road to help aid with
overflow road parking issue
o Gore Creek Campground
o Moved “No Hiking on Social
Trail Through Campground”
sign to deter hikers from
disturbing campground users
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Travel Management
Projects
Installed “No I70 Detour” to direct motorist
during Glenwood Canyon Closure for traveler
safety
Built fencing along FSR 709, Shrine Ridge, to
protect subalpine meadows from unauthorized
motorized access
Kiosk and travel management gate installed
on FSR 412, Gypsum Creek Road, for better
education
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Volunteer Events
Refinished and painted Julia’s
Deck with Vail Rotary Club
Built 1000’ barrier fence on
the new Windy Point Road,
with Wildridge Trail
Coalition
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Youth Involvement in Public Lands
o Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Partnership at
Deep Lake Campground
o Week 1: Hazard Tree Mitigation
o Over 30 Hazard Trees removed from campground
o Week 2: Heavy campground maintenance
o Replaced rotted site markers with new carsonites
o Rearranged firerings and picnic tables to be ADA
accessible
o Performed backlogged site maintenance of
clearing firerings, clearing tent pads, and regravel
sites
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Youth Involvement
in Public Lands
Partnership with
Walking Mountains
Science Center Inters
Weeklong project
to remove graffiti
from historic
Camp Hale Rifle
Range
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Developed
Sites
•Developed Site Visits: 415
•Visitor Contacts: 507
•Campsites Maintained: 473
•-Cleaned fire rings, cleaned
bear boxes, cleared vegetation
CXTs Cleaned: Almost 400 times!
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Safety at Yeoman
Campground
Front Country Ranger took report
from concerned camper of tree that
failed within campsite and landed on
a tent pad.
A multidisciplinary team assessed
safety and site was closed.
Front Country Crew assisted in the
Hazard Tree Analysis
Front Country Crew maintained
safety closure and presence in the
Yeoman area to make camping
recommendation and educate on the
situation
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2021 Forest Service / other Partner Funds
•Seasonal Employee, Blake Hodges: $18,000
•Vault Toilet Pumping: $17,500
•USFS Administrative and Recreation Manager:
$13,000
•Program Materials and Supplies: $11,000
•Big Horn Road Signage: $3500
•Gravel for High Use Trailhead: $2500
•New water pump for CXT cleaning: $1500
•Partners
•Colorado Springs Utilities Partnership: $8,000
•Rocky Mountain Youth Corps: $3,300
•Total: $70,500
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2022 Looking to the Future
New User Regulations
Dispersed Areas
7-Day Stay Limit on Road System
Self-Contained for Solid Human
Waste Homestake
Smaller Group Sizes, 40 down
from 75 Homestake/Yeoman
No Camping/Fires
Three E’s -Education,
Engineering, and
Enforcement
More patrols
Handing out wag bags
New Signage
Kiosk panels
Front Country Crew’s Role
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Working with
Partners in
2022
Wildlife Trail Ambassadors
Wildlife Ambassador Spring Patrols with a Ranger
Colorado Springs Utilities
Request for 2-person dedicated
Homestake Crew + support funds
Camp Hale site improvements
Donation of table/fire rings
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
Installing new fire rings at three campgrounds
Installing new picnic tables at three campgrounds
ADA and Rated for the Colorado snow load
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Gypsum Creek Dispersed Sites 2022
In 2020, 5 dispersed sites(red points) were
identified as being within 100 feet of water
along Gypsum Creek and Ragged Creek.
In 2022, the goal is to rehab the site and
delineate a site that is legal with fencing
to protect water and riparian area.
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2022 Looking to the Future
Gypsum Creek Dispersed Camping
•-Rehab campsites too close to water
•-Enhance signage
Flat Tops
•-Sign and manage dispersed camping along Coffee Pot Road
Recreational Climbing
•-Start collecting base data
•-Inventory user trails and impacts
Dispersed Site Inventory
•-Red Sandstone, Muddy Pass, Tigiwon Road, Shrine Ridge Road
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Thank You for the Support to
protect the land and serve
the people
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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: Z oning Options for May Residence
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Matt Gennett, Community Development Director
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: L isten to presentation and ask questions.
B AC K G RO UND: The Town acquired 5137 B lack Gore Drive on J uly 30, 2021. The existing
single-family residence with a Type 1 E HU is zoned Two-Family Residential. The lot is
approximately one third of an acre, or 13,287 square feet in size. To maximize the use of the
property while maintaining the character of the neighborhood, staff reviewed various zoning options
that may be appropriate for the area.
S TAF F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: Consider a rezoning for the property from the Two-F amily
Residential Zone District to the Residential Cluster Zone District, if a zone change is to be
pursued.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Council Staff Memo May Residence
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TO: Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: April 19, 2022
SUBJECT: 5137 Black Gore Drive Zoning Options
PLANNER: Greg Roy
I. SUMMARY
Staff was asked to review the zoning options for the recently purchased home located at
5137 Black Gore Drive in East Vail. The intent of the discussion is to present an
analysis of zoning options and to explore an appropriate zoning framework.
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Town of Vail Page 2
II. BACKGROUND
The Town acquired 5137 Black Gore Drive on July 30, 2021. The existing single-family
residence with a Type 1 EHU is zoned Two-Family Residential. The lot is approximately
one third of an acre, or 13,287 square feet in size. To maximize the use of the property
while maintaining the character of the neighborhood, staff reviewed various zoning
options that may be appropriate for the area.
III. ZONING OPTIONS
Zone District Max Units Allowed Max GRFA
Max Site
Coverage
Minimum
Landscaping
Two-Family Residential
(existing zoning) 1 DU + Type 1 EHU 5,849 SF 2,657 SF 7,972 SF
Residential Cluster
1 DU+ Type 3 EHUs (no
limit) 4,783 SF * 3,321 SF 7,972 SF
LDMF**
2 DUs+ Type 3 EHUs (no
limit) 5,846 SF * 4,650 SF 5,314 SF
Housing** TBD TBD 7,307 SF 3,986 SF
* Type 3 EHUs do not count towards GRFA or for unit density.
**Existing home does not conform to 20 foot side setback.
Single-Family Two-Family Two-Family P/S Residential Cluster
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Town of Vail Page 3
Four different zone districts were explored as possibilities for the site. Two-Family
Residential is the current zoning on the site and Residential Cluster, Low Density
Multiple-Family and Housing were the other districts considered.
The existing zoning would only permit what is currently existing on the site (1 DU and 1
EHU), but could possibly be expanded pending a study of the existing size of the units
on site.
Residential Cluster (RC) has several identified characteristics that may allow increased
flexibility for the property. RC zoning is located within the vicinity and allows an
unlimited number of Type 3 EHUs that are not restricted by GRFA, provided that other
development standards are met, including site coverage, landscaping and parking.
A Low Density Multiple-Family (LDMF) designation does provide an option for an
additional unrestricted unit in addition to an unlimited number of Type 3 EHUs, similar to
the RC designation. LDMF does allow for increased site coverage and GRFA, with a
lower landscaping requirement. There is no LDMF in the area, and the current house
does not meet the side setbacks for the zone district. It should be noted that Section 12-
3-8(B), which regulates rezoning of Town owned property, stipulates that any rezoning
shall not take place unless full compliance with the terms requirements of Title 12 are
met. Not meeting the setbacks of the proposed zone district would not be in full
compliance to meet that requirement.
The Housing (H) designation was the other option explored as it provides for GRFA and
a unit count proscribed by the Planning and Environmental Commission, while also
benefiting from an increase in allowable site coverage. The setbacks in the Housing
district are 20’ from the exterior of the zone district and would prove problematic in
relation to the existing structure and potential future development.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Town Council consider a rezoning for the property from the
Two-Family Residential Zone District to the Residential Cluster Zone District, if a zone
change is to be pursued.
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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: Peer Resort Exchange Visit Recap
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Vail Delegation (S taff: Patty McKenny, Mia Vlaar, Tammy Nagel, Kristen
B ertuglia, Matt Gennett, Tom Kassmel, Amanda Z inn)
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: Presentation only.
B AC K G RO UND: Town of Vail has been involved with Peer Resort Exchanges (aka Sister City
relationships) for many years, and includes relationships with S t. Moritz, S witzerland, San Miguel de
A lende, Guanajuato, Mexico, Yamanouchi-mach, Nagano Prefecture J apan. The visit to St. Moritz
S witzerland and S t. A nton am Arlberg A ustria offered the Vail delegation an opportunity to
reconnect with S t. Moritz and explore another world class resort mountain community, St. Anton.
The evening meeting includes letters of intent to each resort/community officials with an invitation to
visit Vail as well as consideration of formalizing an exchange partnership. T he recap presentation
highlights the visit by the Vail delegation.
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Exchange Visit Recap
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Peer Resort Exchange Visit Recap
April 19, 2022
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VAIL, COLORADO
Kim Langmaid Mayor Tammy Nagel Town Clerk
Barry Davis Council Member Kristen Bertuglia Environmental Sustainability Director
Pete Seibert Jr.Council Member Matt Gennett Community Development Director
Scott Robson Town Manager Tom Kassmel Town Engineer
Patty McKenny Assistant Town Manager Mia Vlaar Economic Development Director
Amanda Zinn Welcome Centers Manager
ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
Christian Jott Jenny Mayor
Ulrich Rechsteiner Town Manager
Marijana Jakic Brand Manager
Susi Wiprachtiger Tour Guide
ST. ANTON AM, ARLBERG AUSTRIA
Hemut Mall Mayor
Markus Strolz EWA
Martin Ebster Tourism Director
Wilma Himmelfreundpointner Marketing Director
DELEGATIONS
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VAIL’S VISION AND MISSION
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 premier
recreational, cultural and
educational opportunities.
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PEER RESORT EXCHANGE
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HIGHLIGHTS ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
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HIGHLIGHTS ST. ANTON AM ARLBERG, AUSTRIA
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Environmental Sustainability |Economic Development & Tourism
Guest Experience | Village Operations & Mobility
Architectural Design & Development
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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SUSTAINABILITY
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CLIMATE, CONSERVATION & CULTURE
•Celebration of the Alpine Ibex
(Alpensteinbock)
•Education
•Conservation
•Emphasis on Climate Change
and Renewable Energy
•100% hydropower
•Local food, preservation of
history and historic places,
people and Olympians
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SUSTAINABILITY
Emphasis On
•Waste Reduction
•Efficiency
•Mobility
•Site Interpretation,
Education
*Waste Reduction = 90%
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WATER QUALITY AND ECOSYSTEM HEALTH
Ecosystem Health
•River and stream
challenges –
•Both St. Moritz and St.
Anton have
encroachment issues,
working to re-establish
riparian corridors
•Pesticide use is nearly
non-existent
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |TOURISM
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St. Moritz Brand
•Year-round
•Carried throughout
streetscape
•Unequivocal
•Owned
•Licensed
•Sponsored
INTENTIONAL BRANDING
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INTENTIONAL BRANDING
Brand is ubiquitous around St. Moritz
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GUEST EXPERIENCE
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GUEST EXPERIENCE -Ovaverva
Public Wellness Facility
•Exceptional design
•Open to residents and guests
•Full-service spa
•Swimming pool areas
(children’s and lap pool
separate)
•Fitness Area
•Reasonable Fees
•Cost: $64 million
•Operated by the municipality
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WELCOME CENTERS
Highlights
•Offices for tourism board and
municipality are one building
•Sold St. Moritz branded
merchandise
•Sister city planter displays
outside the building
•Informational item included a
small magazine promoting history,
fauna, and culture of surrounding
area
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Winter
Snow Polo World Cup
Ski World Cup
Engadin Ski Marathon
White Turf
St. Moritz Gourmet
Festival
Summer
Festival da Jazz
British Car Classic
Celebrity Golf Cup
Engadin Bike Giro
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VILLAGE OPERATIONS & MOBILITY
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TRANSIT
•St Moritz has just begun embracing EV Buses;
we rode on their pilot EV Bus
•St Anton has not yet embraced EV Buses
•Trains alleviate congestion and parking issues
•Tunnels accommodate rail in the mountains
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TRANSIT
Transit Hub
•Trains
• Buses
•Vehicles
Roundabouts
• Trams
• Ski-way
•Pedestrian
Village
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PARKING EXPERIENCE
•Parking experience re-imagined
•Immaculate, Hi-Tech, Artistic parking
experience
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ELIMINATING TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS
•Train Depot separated St
Anton from Ski Mountain
•Moved rail and station into
mountain & turned rail lines
into parks and trails
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VILLAGE LOADING & DELIVERY
•No Centralizing Loading &
Delivery
•Utilize retractable bollards to
control entry into pedestrian
village
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Modern architecture coexists right across the street (St. Moritz city spa, pool & fitness facility
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Classical
design
juxtaposed &
integrated with
modern
architecture
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Classical design
juxtaposed &
integrated with
modern
architecture
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SOLAR AND ARTISTIC FLAIR ON BUILDINGS
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•Letter of Intent
•Invitation to Vail
•Future Exchange Visits -2023
PROPOSAL PEER RESORT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
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Thank you!
Our hosts were incredibly welcoming. We toured facilities and came home with
a renewed commitment to continue to strengthen our mountain culture and
make Vail the best it can be for generations to come. -Mayor Langmaid
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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: Regional Transportation Authority Update
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Greg Hall Director of Public Works and Transportation
AC T IO N RE Q UE S T E D O F C O UNC I L: L isten, ask questions and provide any input
B AC K G RO UND: This will provide the Town Council an opportunity to have an update on the
work regarding the formation of a Regional Transportation Authority, prior to conducting the
statutory P ublic Hearings scheduled for May. Councilman Barry Davis is a member of the RTA
formation committee as well.
S TAF F RE C O M M E ND AT IO N: Provide any input as needed
AT TAC H ME N TS:
Description
Presentation
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Eagle Valley
Transportation Authority
Update for the
Vail Valley Partnership
April 7, 2022
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Regional Transit Authority Update
March 16, 2022
Regional Transit Goals
•Comprehensive, Multi-Modal Transportation Enhancement and Optimization
•Benefit Residents with Enhanced Transit Service
•Benefit Eagle County Businesses that Desire Effective Transit for Employees
•Improve the Visitor Experience to Maintain Economic Competitiveness
•Increase Transit Ridership to Reduce Reliance on Single Occupant Vehicle Use
•Regional Representation with a Comprehensive, Long-Range Planning View
Overall intent is to maintain, enhance and expand current ECO Transit service
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Regional Transit Authority Update
March 16, 2022
RTA Timeline
and Next Steps
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Regional Transit Authority Update
March 16, 2022
RTA Adoption Process
1.IGA Between Two or More Local Governments
2.Include Minimum Terms in IGA Required by Statute
3.Send Notice to Department of Local Affairs
4.Refer Draft IGA to CDOT for Review and Comment
5.Refer Draft IGA to Neighboring Jurisdictions for
Review/Comment
6.Adopt FINAL IGA and Refer to Election
7.Vote on Formation and Any Tax/Debt Questions
NOTE: Timeframe to complete these steps for November 8, 2022 election
is aggressive. A variety of issues could arise which may make this
timeframe not possible.
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RTA Adoption Timeline
Mar. 17:Notice to DOLA (45 Days Prior to Approval of IGA)
Mar. 31: Draft RTA IGA Ready for Public Review
April: Public Hearings by Local Govts on RTA IGA (10 days published notice)
May 27: RTA IGA Referred to CDOT for Review and Comment (90 days comment period)
July 19: Last Date to Notify County Clerk of Intent to Participate in November 8, 2022 Election
August: Local Govts to Consider Final Version of RTA IGA and Resolution to Refer to Election
Aug. 30: Last Date to Sign IGA with County Clerk for Conduct of the Election
Sept. 9: Last Day to Certify Ballot Content
Nov. 8: Election Day
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Community Input
•Employee Transit Survey
•Local Government Boards and Commissions
•Required Public Hearings (Statutory Minimum is 2 Public Hearings)
•Stakeholder Committee meetings
•Voter Polling
•General Public Comments
•Comments from Neighboring Jurisdictions
•Comments from CDOT
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Iterative
Process
Repeat Process
Until Voter
Support is
Identified
RTA Formation Committee
•Review Issues
•Propose Transit Plans and Ideas
•Refer for Input
•Consider Community Input
•Revise Proposals
•Refer Again for Input
(Repeat as Necessary)
Stakeholder
Committee
Review Proposals,
Provide Comments and
Concerns
Local Govt. Boards
and Councils
•Review Proposals
•Conduct Worksessions
•Conduct Public
Hearings
•Provide Comments and
Concerns
Voter Polling
Determine Voter
Preferences,
Support and
Concerns
Technical Committee
•Research Technical,
Financial and Legal Issues
•Present Information,
Recommendations and
Options
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Regional Transit Authority Update
March 16, 2022
RTA Service Goals
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Regional Transit Authority Update
March 16, 2022
1. Enhance Existing Regional Transit Service
•Assume responsibility for existing transit service as currently
provided by ECO Transit on the following routes, with the following
minimum target frequencies:
•Highway 6 -30 minute all-day service, 12 minute peak service
•Valley -1 hour all-day service, 30 minute peak service
•Leadville -2 daily round trips
•Minturn -Hourly all-day service, including connections to Red
Cliff
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1. Enhance Existing Regional Transit Service
•Develop and implement a fare-free transit zone with expanded service,
which may include all or portions of Avon, Vail, Minturn and Beaver
Creek, to better meet both visitor and workforce needs, reduce
congestion, and limit parking demand.
•Planning for one or more of the following potential enhancements, to be
introduced as soon as equipment, staffing, and facilities allow:
•Increased capacity and/or service frequency on Highway 6
•Increased all-day service frequency on Valley Route, including additional service
to Dotsero
•Increased service to/from Leadville
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2. Develop and Implement New Routes
•Within 12 months of Authority establishment:
•Eagle-Gypsum Circulator Service
•Limited Stop Express Service targeting peak workforce commute hours
•Explore feasibility of offering one or more of the following service:
•Regional transit service that crosses Glenwood Canyon
•Regional transit service that connects to Summit County
•Airport Express service between Eagle County Airport, Avon, Beaver Creek and Vail
•Other inter-jurisdictional circulator services that may be identified in the future
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3. Accelerate Conversion to Zero-Emission Operations
•Conversion of ECO’s existing Highway 6 bus service to a zero-
emission platform.
•Complete conversion to zero emission buses is anticipated to occur between
5 to 10 years (2028 to 2033)
•Development of zero-emission plans, timelines and budgets for
additional routes and facilities as outlined in an initial RTA Transit
Development Plan, to be created following RTA formation.
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4. Invest in Transit-Related Facilities & Infrastructure
•Allocate a portion of available revenues to upgrade existing facilities to
support planned service expansion.
•Funds will be set aside in a capital improvement fund to support fleet
replacement and future construction of essential transit-related and transit-
supportive facilities. Uses of these funds may include:
•Expansion of existing Swift Gulch or MSC facilities to support additional operations
and/or dedicated staff housing
•Construction/expansion of facilities as identified in initial Transit Development Plan
•Strategic allocation of available revenues to develop and maintain housing inventory
for Authority employees
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5. Support Local Air Service
•Pledge funding of approximately $1.2M per year to support expanded
year-round air service for residents and visitors of Eagle County.
•Will replace existing Air Alliance contributions, returning funds back to local
governments
•Expanded air service will:
•Increase economical and convenient air transportation opportunities for Eagle
County residents,
•Improve visitor’s travel experience to Eagle County to maintain Eagle County as a
competitive mountain resort destination, and
•Reduce reliance on the I-70 corridor for visitor travel to Eagle County
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6. EGE Airport Interchange
•Provide financial support for the construction of an EGE Airport Interchange by
committing matching funds to be combined with other local matching funds if
there are sufficient state and federal grant funds awarded for the construction of
the EGE Airport Interchange.
•Authority matching funds conditional upon securing all other required funds for
construction of the EGE Airport Interchange.
•Anticipated that Town of Eagle, Town of Gypsum or Eagle County, or some
combination of these local governments, would be the responsible entities for all
permitting, financing and construction.
•Authority’s role would be limited to providing matching funds as described in this
section.
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March 16, 2022
7. Develop & Implement First-Last Mile Solutions
•Study, design, financially support and implement, with partnerships
as appropriate, first and last mile improvements to enhance transit
ridership, including but not limited to the development of park and
ride facilities, bus stops and pedestrian crossings.
•Play a role in planning, funding and implementing additional
innovative mobility programs on a regional level, such as regional e-
bike sharing, on-demand microtransit, and community vanpool
programs.
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March 16, 2022
8. Support Regional Trail Planning
•Engage in regional trail planning, construction and maintenance with
an emphasis on the provision of multi-modal linkages and first/last
mile improvements to enhance transit ridership, promote
accessibility to and between transit services, neighboring
communities and population centers.
•May include assuming responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of
the Eagle Valley Trail.
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9. Lead Regional Transportation System Planning
•Engage in comprehensive long-range transportation planning aimed
at achieving specific goals, under direction of Authority Board with
participation from Advisory Committees and regional stakeholders.
•Embark on a 5-year Transit Development Plan (TDP) as one of its
first tasks upon formation.
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Regional Transit Authority Update
March 16, 2022
9. Lead Regional Transportation System Planning
•Additional long range transportation planning projects will be
identified in the TDP and may include:
•Developing recommendations to improve transit coordination, services and schedules
among transportation providers with current connections to Authority services;
•Researching the feasibility of incorporating Union Pacific’s Tennessee Pass rail line
into the County’s transportation network;
•Reviewing the needs for specialized transportation services within the boundaries of
the Authority, such as paratransit, medical appointment, and senior transit;
•Developing long-term capital improvement and service plans for services that may be
identified during future planning efforts.
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March 16, 2022
10. Encourage Transportation Demand Management
•Develop plans, programs and materials to support individuals and employers in their
efforts to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips and mitigate climate impacts in Eagle
County
11. Enhance Local, State, and Federal Coordination
•Represent Authority area with state and federal legislation affecting operations and
available funding to support regional transit operations
•Coordinate with CDOT and federal governing agencies to enhance regional transit,
including improvements to connections to the Authority area via Bustang and other
statewide bus programs and increased EGE air service
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Regional Transit Authority Update
March 16, 2022
RTA Revenue Sources
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Regional Transit Authority Update
March 16, 2022
Authorized Revenues
Authorized Revenue Sources for RTA (NOTE: Taxes require voter approval per TABOR):
•up to 1 Cent Sales Tax
•up to 2 Cent “Visitor Benefit Tax” (same as lodging tax or accommodations tax)
•up to 5 Mill Property Tax
•up to $10 per Vehicle Registration Fee
•Ridership Fares
•Charges for Transit Services (may charge for transit service out of Transit Area)
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March 16, 2022
Revenue Examples
•1/2 Cent Sales Tax = $11,000,000
•1 Cent “Visitor Benefit Tax” = $3,786,000
•1 Mill Property Tax = $2,805,000
•2.5 Mill Property Tax = $7,013,000
•$10 Annual Vehicle Registration Fee = $570,000 (approximately 57,000 vehicles)
ECO Transit 0.5% Sales Tax generates $11,939,000
ECO Transit:$9,644,000
ECO Trails:$1,071,000
RFTA Transit:$ 611,795
RFTA Trails:$ 611,795
Existing ECO Transit Revenues
are Contemplated to be Assigned
to a Newly Formed RTA (if formed)
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March 16, 2022
Revenue Option 0.5% Sales Tax (1/2 Cent sales tax for discussion purposes)
Vail:$3,710,000
Beaver Creek (Unincorp):$1,935,000
Avon:$1,906,000
Gypsum:$1,120,000
Eagle:$ 750,000
Edwards:$ 665,000
Bachelor Gulch:$ 368,000
EagleVail:$ 282,000
Minturn:$ 123,000
Others:$ 141,000
TOTAL: $11,000,000
½ Cent Sales Tax Revenue
from Vail, Beaver Creek,
Avon, EagleVail, and
Edwards = $8,498,000
NOTE: Voter Polling Will be Used
to Determine Voter Preferences
and Support
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Regional Transit Authority Update
March 16, 2022
RTA Formation
Background
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Regional Transit Authority Update
March 16, 2022
Overview of Past Actions
Transit Meeting in January 2020 in Beaver Creek
•Beaver Creek Economic Advisory Council, Vail Economic Advisory
Council, Eagle County, Town of Avon, Beaver Creek
PANDEMIC -------------------( 6 month pause )--------------------------------
•Mayors and Managers Discuss Transit and Support Further Consideration
•Ad Hoc Technical Committee established during mid-summer, 2020
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March 16, 2022
Regional Transit
Optimization
Project
October 16, 2020
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March 16, 2022
OCTOBER 16, 2020 -Quick Review to Date:
•August 21, 2020 –Outline for Regional Transit Optimization Project
effort presented to Mayors and Managers
•Mayors and Managers supported formation of Ad Hoc Technical
Committee to review concept and initial details
•Meetings Held on September 3, September 17, 2020
•Presentation and Update for October 16, 2020
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March 16, 2022
October 16, 2020
Planning Goals
1.Enhance Transit Service and Increase Ridership
2.Explore Administrative and Operational Efficiencies
3.Research a Regional Transit Authority
Specific Transit Enhancements to Explore
1.Improvements to frequency, expand schedules, increase bus stops for ECO routes
2.Free and frequent transit between Ski Resorts
(serving Vail –Eagle Vail –Avon –Beaver Creek –Edwards)
3.Establish Eagle –Gypsum route
4.Climate Action Goals: electric busses, increased ridership
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Regional Transit Authority Update
March 16, 2022
October 16, 2020
Ad Hoc Technical Committee Findings
1.Strong need to hire professional to assist with community outreach and
coordination
2.Limited need to hire a technical consultant to analyze transit operations and
options
3.Need for an employee survey to supplement recent CAC Transit Opinion Survey
4.Likely a two-year process to research options and costs, conduct
comprehensive and effective community engagement, formulate proposal,
and refer to an election
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March 16, 2022
MOU – RTA Planning
Memorandum of Understanding (signed in September 2021)
•Includes Eagle County and towns of Gypsum, Eagle, Avon, Minturn, Redcliff and
Vail (Basalt not included because Basalt is part of RFTA)
Phase I Planning
•Initial $30,000 for Planning and Research in 2021
•Funded by Eagle County, Town of Vail and Town of Avon ($10,000 each)
Phase II Planning
•All parties contribute towards $170,000 planning budget based on Operating
Budgets (Eagle County = 48%, Vail = 31%, Avon =11%, Gypsum = 4.6%, Eagle = 3.7%, Minturn = 1%)
CDOT Planning Grant
•$96,000 Grant matched by $24,000 ($8,000 each from Vail, Avon and Eagle County)
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MOU – RTA Planning (preliminary organizational tasks)
•Retained Bill Ray as Project Facilitator (prior experience with RFTA)
•RTA Formation Committee (elected official from each MOU party, meets twice
per month on 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings)
•Technical Committee (continuation of Ad Hoc Technical Committee, meets
twice per month on 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoons)
•Stakeholder Committee (all other interested public, private and non-profit
organizations, to be scheduled for initial meetings commencing in March)
•Retained Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell as Legal Counsel
•Conducted Employee Transit Survey in Late 2021
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March 16, 2022
Employee Survey
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March 16, 2022
Employee Transit Survey
•On-Line Survey Conducted (Active from November 29, 2021 to December 23, 2021)
•Number of Respondents: 1,356
•Statistical Validity: 2.6% margin of error
•Residential Location of Respondents:
Avon 19%, Edwards 18%, Eagle 15%, Vail 15%, Gypsum 9%
•Job Location of Respondents:
Vail 39%, Avon 19%, Beaver Creek 15%, Edwards 7%
UP-VALLEY: 52% of Residence Location, 80% of Job Locations
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Employee Transit Survey
Top Three Reasons for Using Transit
1.To Do My Part in Helping the Environment
2.To Save Money on Parking
3.To Save Money on Gas
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Employee Transit Survey
Top Three Reasons that Discourage Utilizing Transit
1.I Prefer to Drive Myself
2.Bus Schedule Does Not Fit My Work Schedule
3.There are No Convenient Bus Stops Near My
Home/Work
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Employee Transit Survey
Top Three Reasons that Encourage Transit Use
1.More Frequent Service
2.Bus Schedule Does Not Fit Work Schedule
3.Bus Stops Closer to My Home
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Questions?
For more information:
Bill Ray | 303-885-1881 | bill@wr-communications.com
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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
April 6, 2022 D R B Meeting Results
April 11, 2022 P E C Meeting Results
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D ESIG N R EVIE W B O AR D
April 6, 2022, 2:00 P M
Town Council Chambers and Virtual on Zoom
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
1.Call to Order
1.1.Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/W N_bA K S68B E Rc2RR1kKiF N6qg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information
about joining the webinar.
1.2.Attendance
Present: Doug Cahill, Erin I ba, Peter Cope, Kit Austin, Kathryn Middleton
Absent: None
1.3.Swearing in New Member
2.Main Agenda
2.1.D R B21-0334 - Mexamer Forest Road L LC
Final review of new construction
Address/Legal Description: 816 Forest Road/Lot 14, Block 1, Vail Village
Filing 6
Applicant: Mexamer Forest Road L L C, represented by K H W ebb Architects
Planner: J onathan Spence
Peter Cope moved to approve with the findings that the application meets
Sections 14-10-3 and 14-10-5. Kathryn Middleton seconded the motion and it
passed (5-0).
2.2.D R B22-0026 - F R18 Holdings L LC
Final review of new construction
Address/Legal Description: 366 Forest Road Unit A/ Lot 2, Block 1, Vail
Village Filing 3
Applicant: FR18 Holdings L L C, represented by K H W ebb Architects
Planner: Greg Roy
Peter Cope moved to approve with the findings that the application meets
Sections 14-10-2, 14-10-3 and 14-10-5. Kathryn Middleton seconded the
motion and it passed (5-0).
2.3.D R B22-0033 - More Mountain LL C
Conceptual review of new construction
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Address/Legal Description: 796 & 798 Forest Road/Lot 13, Block 1, Vail
Village Filing 6
Applicant: More Mountain LLC, represented by K H Webb Architects
Planner: J onathan Spence
2.4.D R B22-0036 - Highline Hotel
Final review of an addition (elevator tower)
Address/Legal Description: 2211 North Frontage Road W est/Lot 1, Highline
Sub
Applicant: TNRE F I I I Bravo Vail L L C, represented by Pierce Austin
Architects
Planner: Greg Roy
Peter Cope moved to approve with the findings that the application meets
Sections 14-10-2 and 14-10-5. Kathryn Middleton seconded the motion and it
passed (4-0).
Abstain:(1)Austin
2.5.D R B22-0048 - B MN LT D
Final review of an exterior alteration (storage space)
Address/Legal Description: 2865 Aspen Lane/Lot 2, Vail Village Filing 11
Applicant: B MN LTD, represented Architecture & I nterior Services
Planner: J amie Leaman-Miller
Peter Cope moved to approve with the findings that the application meets
Sections 14-10-4 and 14-10-10. Kathryn Middleton seconded the motion and
it passed (4-0).
Abstain:(1)I lba
2.6.D R B22-0054 - Evergreen Lodge
Conceptual review of new construction
Please see the applicant's narrative included as an attachment.
For the L RMP in its entirety, see here:
https://www.vailgov.com/home/showpublisheddocument/1796/637458709229430000
Address/Legal Description: 250 South Frontage Road West/ Lot 2W , Block
1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2
Applicant: HC T Member L L C, represented by Mauriello Planning Group
Planner: J onathan Spence
2.7.D R B22-0055 - Lupine Vail L LC
Final review of new construction
Address/Legal Description: 3887 Lupine Drive A & B/ Lot 5, Block 1,
Bighorn Subdivision 1st Addition
Applicant: Lupine Vail L L C, represented by Scott Turnipseed A I A
Planner: Greg Roy
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Peter Cope moved to approve with the findings that the application meets
Sections 14-10-2 and 14-10-5. Kathryn Middleton seconded the motion and it
passed (4-1).
Ayes:(4)Cahill, Cope, I lba, Middleton
Nays:(1)Austin
2.8.D R B22-0056 - Afshary Residence
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 2568 Arosa Drive/Lot 4, Block C, Vail Das
Schone Filing 1
Applicant: Hilary & Amir Afshary, represented by Shepherd Resources I nc.
Planner: J amie Leaman-Miller
Peter Cope moved to approve with the findings that the application meets
Sections 14-10-2 and 14-10-5. Kathryn Middleton seconded the motion and it
passed (5-0).
2.9.D R B22-0065 - Simpson Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 413 Gore Creek Drive Unit 5A/Block 4, Vail
Village Filing 1
Applicant: Harvey Simpson & Sheila Ann Sullivan, represented by Piera
Construction Services LLC
Planner: Greg Roy
Peter Cope moved to approve with the findings that the application meets
Sections 14-10-2, 14-10-4 and 14-10-5. Kathryn Middleton seconded the
motion and it passed (5-0).
2.10.D R B22-0082 - Almresi at Gondola Haus
Final conceptual review, (outdoor dining)
Address/Legal Description: 298 Hanson Ranch Road/ Lot C, Block 2, Vail
Village Filing 1
Applicant: Vista Bahn Building LLC, represented by Mauriello Planning
Group
Planner: J amie Leaman-Miller
2.11.D R B22-0087 - Ogier Boutique
Final review of an exterior alteration (doorway/windows/awning)
Address/Legal Description: 141 East Meadow Drive/Lot P & Tract C, Block
5D, Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Solaris Commercial Owner L L C, represented by Sinclair
Architecture Design
Planner: J onathan Spence
Peter Cope moved to table to April 20, 2022. Kathryn Middleton seconded the
motion and it passed (5-0).
2.12.D R B21-0515.001 - Eagle River W ater & Sanitation District
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Final review of a change to approved plans (color scheme)
Address/Legal Description: 846 Forest Road/Lot 1, Eagle River Water &
Sanitation District Subdivision
Applicant: Eagle River Water & Sanitation District, represented by LK S M
Design, P C
Planner: Greg Roy
(Austin left meeting early)
Peter Cope moved to approve with the findings that the application meets
Section 14-10-5. Kathryn Middleton seconded the motion and it passed (4-0).
Absent:(1)Austin
2.13.D R B21-0530 - Stepanek Residence
This application has been withdrawn
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 2992 Bellflower Drive Unit B/ Lot 10, Block 6,
Vail I ntermountain Development Subdivision
Applicant: Diana & J oshua Stepanek, represented by Home Depot US A
Planner: J amie Leaman-Miller
3.Staff Approvals
3.1.D R B21-0519 - St. Louis/Vail Connection L LP
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows/deck/garage
doors/concrete/stucco)
Address/Legal Description: 5030 Prima Court Unit E/Parcel 4, Sundial
Phase 1
Applicant: St. Louis/Vail Connection LLP, represented by LMS Construction
LTD
Planner: J amie Leaman-Miller
3.2.D R B22-0004 - 2955 Bellflower L LC
Final review of an exterior alteration (trash enclosure)
Address/Legal Description: 2955 Bellflower Lane/ Lot 6, Block 6, Vail
I ntermountain Development Subdivision
Applicant: 2955 Bellflower L L C, represented by P B K
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.3.D R B22-0009 - Borges Residence
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 1592 Golf Terrace Unit Q60/Area A, Sunburst at
Vail
Applicant: Carlos E. Borges, represented by Resolution Design
Planner: J amie Leaman-Miller
3.4.D R B22-0022 - Mad Jack Trust
Final review of an exterior alteration (hot tub/boulder wall)
Address/Legal Description: 1418 Vail Valley Drive W est/ Lot 19, Block 3, Vail
Valley Filing 1
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Applicant: Mad J ack Trust, represented by Ceres+
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.5.D R B22-0050 - Hannen Residence
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 1320 Westhaven Drive Unit 1B/Cascade Village
- Millrace Condominiums
Applicant: Kevin Hannen, represented by L K S M Design, P C
Planner: J amie Leaman-Miller
3.6.D R B22-0057 - Pockross Residence
Final review of an addition
Address/Legal Description: 2672 Cortina Lane/Lot 8, Block B, Vail Ridge
Subdivision
Applicant: Keith & Miriam Pockross, represented by TA B Associates, I nc.
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.7.D R B22-0061 - F P F Trust Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (gas line)
Address/Legal Description: 903 North Frontage Road W est Unit
7/Sandstone 70
Applicant: FP F Trust
Planner: J amie Leaman-Miller
3.8.D R B22-0063 - Flying Elk LL C
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 1557 Golf Terrace Unit M46/Lot 1, Sunburst
Filing 3
Applicant: Flying Elk L L C, represented by Resolution Design
Planner: J amie Leaman-Miller
3.9.D R B22-0066 - 333 B D R L LC
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 333 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 41, Block 7, Vail
Village Filing 1
Applicant: 333B D R LLC, represented by Old Growth Tree Service
Planner: Greg Roy
3.10.D R B22-0067 - Smith Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows/site wall)
Address/Legal Description: 2614 Larkspur Lane / Lot 7, Block 1, Vail
I ntermountain Development Subdivision
Applicant: Mary Smith, represented by Patrick Brown
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.11.D R B22-0069 - 798P P LL C
Final review of an exterior alteration, (windows and fireplace)
Address/Legal Description: 798 Potato Patch Drive/ Lot 8, Block 1, Vail
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Potato Patch Filing 1
Applicant: 798P P LLC , represented by K H W ebb Architects
Planner: J amie Leaman-Miller
3.12.D R B22-0072 - Schroeder Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (vent)
Address/Legal Description: 950 Red Sandstone Road Unit 14/Potato Patch
Club Condominiums
Applicant: Brett & Heidi Schroeder, represented by ULF Built
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.13.D R B22-0077 - Town of Vail Ford Park
Final review of an exterior alteration (pavers & guardrail)
Address/Legal Description: 530 South Frontage Road East/ Unplatted - Ford
Park Childrens park & B FA G
Applicant: Town of Vail
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.14.D R B22-0083 - Vail Racquet Club
Final review of a tree removal
Address/Legal Description: 4620 Vail Racquet Club Drive/Vail Racquet Club
Condominiums
Applicant: Vail Racquet Club Condominiums
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.15.D R B22-0081 - Vail Golfcourse Townhomes
Final review of an exterior alteration (driveway/parking)
Address/Legal Description: 1660, 1710 & 1720 Sunburst Drive/Lot 1,
Sunburst Filing 3
Applicant: Vail Golfcourse Townhomes, represented by Marcin Engineering
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.16.D R B22-0084 - Gore Creek Place
Final review of an exterior alteration (reroof)
Address/Legal Description: 825 Forest Road/Lot 3, West Day Subdivision
Applicant: Gore Creek Place, represented by Turner Morris I nc.
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.17.D R B22-0085 - P L P Vail L LC
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 508 East Lionshead Circle Unit 106/Lot 1, Block
1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1
Applicant: P L P Vail LLC, represented by Renewal by Andersen
Planner: Greg Roy
3.18.D R B22-0086 - Shay Residence
Final review of an addition (garage)
Address/Legal Description: 1718 Geneva Drive/Lot 11B, Matterhorn Village
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Filing 1
Applicant: J enifer & Russell Shay, represented by Gillette LLC
Planner: Greg Roy
3.19.D R B22-0089 - Fitch Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 1815 West Gore Creek Drive Unit A/Lot 18, Vail
Village W est Filing 2
Applicant: Clinton & Cynthia Fitch, represented by Renewal by Andersen
Planner: Greg Roy
3.20.D R B22-0096 - Jacquin Family Trust
Final review of an exterior alteration (reroof)
Address/Legal Description: 1295 Westhaven Circle/ Lot 48, Glen Lyon
Subdivision
Applicant: J acquin Family Trust, represented by Shepherd Resources I nc.
Planner: Greg Roy
3.21.D R B19-0273.002 - Vail Core Condominiums
Final review of changes to approved plans (roof)
Address/Legal Description: 122 East Meadow Drive/Lot tract C, Block 5E,
Vail Village Filing 1
Applicant: Vail Core Condominiums, represented by Turner Morris I nc.
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.22.D R B20-0097.003 - Marriott Residence Inn
Final review of a change to approved plans (trim materials)
Address/Legal Description: 1783 North Frontage Road West/Lot 9-12,
Buffehr Creek Resubdivision
Applicant: Vail Hotel Group L L C - etal, represented by Porter Bros.
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.23.D R B21-0083.001 - Rumaine Residence
Final review of change to approved plans (windows)
Address/Legal Description: 1063 Vail View Drive Unit 21/ Lot A5, Block A,
Lion's Ridge Subdivision Filing 1
Applicant: Pegasus Rumaine & Mark Luzar, represented by Pierce Austin
Architects
Planner: J onathan Spence
3.24.D R B21-0496.002 - North Fifth LL C
Final review of change to approved plans (outdoor B B Q)
Address/Legal Description: 303 Gore Creek Drive Unit 7/Lot 7, Block 5, Vail
Village Filling 1
Applicant: North Fifth LLC, represented by Berglund Architects
Planner: Greg Roy
3.25.D R B21-0540.001 - Gerald R Ford Amphitheater
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Final review of change to approved plans (reroof)
Address/Legal Description: 530 South Frontage Road East/ Unplatted - Ford
Park Amphitheater
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Zehren and Associates
Planner: J onathan Spence
The applic ations 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 C ounc il Chambers. Times and order of
items are approximate, subject to c hange, and cannot be relied upon to determine at what time
the Design Review Board will c onsider 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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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSION
April 11, 2022, 1:00 PM
Town Council Chambers and Virtual on Zoom
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
1.Call to Order
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
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Attendance
Present: Brian Gillette, Reid Phillips, Bill Jensen, Bobby Lipnick, John
Rediker, Karen Perez, Henry Pratt
Absent: None
Swearing in New Members
Henry Pratt moved to nominate Rediker for chair. Reid Phillips seconded
the motion and it passed (6-0).
Absent: (1) Gillette
Henry Pratt moved to nominate Perez for vice-chair. Reid Phillips
seconded the motion and it passed (6-0).
Absent:(1)Gillette
2.Main Agenda
2.1.A request for review of Major Exterior Alteration, pursuant to Section 12-7H-
7, Exterior Alterations or Modifications, Vail Town Code, to allow for
redevelopment of the Evergreen Lodge, located 250 South Frontage
Road West/Lot 2W, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2, and Lot F-1, Vail
Village Filing No. 2 and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(PEC22-0006)
90 min.
Applicant:HCT Member, LLC represented by Mauriello Planning Group
Planner:Jonathan Spence
Planner Spence introduces the project. He talks about the progress of the
application to date.
Pratt asks if Staff could review town requirements for dwelling units in
relation to the first floor.
Spence says the request is for a conditional use permit for dwelling units on
the first floor. He talks about the requirements in the town code and
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Lionshead Master Plan.
Mauriello Planning Group represents the applicant, Sharon Cohn with
Solaris Group, Matt Kreilich with Snow Kreilich Architects, and Dominic
Mauriello give a presentation. Mauriello introduces the proposal and talks
about the process to get to this point. He talks about the proposed
programming for the site.
Rediker asks about the heliport heigh restrictions along the frontage road.
Mauriello says there are height restrictions, he can go into further detail if
needed.
Rediker asks about the proposed landscape lid.
Mauriello says that will be addressed later in the presentation.
Perez asks how the 203 parking spaces are allocated among the different
unit types.
Mauriello says they won’t be assigned but there will be a right to use for
people in the building. He says he can come back to the P E C with details.
Perez asks if this includes the E HU units?
Mauriello confirms.
Matt Kreilich gives an overview of the proposed architecture. He talks about
the design motivations and the green roof. He talks about the setbacks on
the site. He talks about the height gradation from the Frontage Rd to
Meadow Drive. He talks about the relationship with Lot 10. He talks about the
context of the Lionshead Masterplan. He talks about the proposed materials.
Mauriello talks about the applications involved with this proposal. He talks
about the cooperation and outreach efforts done by the applicants. He talks
about live beds and employee housing considerations.
He talks about zoning compliance. He talks about the Lionshead Masterplan
objectives and criteria and their relation to this proposal. He talks about the
impacts to Middle Creek.
Perez asks about the pedestrian connection with the Frontage Road.
Cohn clarifies the location of the pedestrian connection on the eastern side
of the building.
Mauriello talks about ongoing discussions with the town regarding bicycle
access in the area.
Perez asks about public space in the area.
Kreilich says there is not outdoor space on the property that is not
accessible by the public.
Perez asks how you will ensure that it is successful for the public.
Cohn says there is an easement for the pedestrian connection.
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Perez says further delineation on the map would be helpful for the P E C and
public.
Mauriello talks about the relationship between the proposal and neighboring
buildings. He continues on the requirements of the Lionshead Master Plan,
including the stepback, setback, and architectural requirements.
Lipnick asks if there will be offsite E HUs?
Mauriello says they are complying with the requirements onsite.
Lipnick asks about retail on the site.
Mauriello says they would have lodging amenities, but not restaurant
facilities. I t is not a great location for retail or restaurants like other places in
Lionshead or the Village.
Lipnick asks if it will be run more like a condominium than a hotel.
Mauriello says it would be run like a condominium hotel.
Lipnick talks about food options that are usually present in hotels.
Mauriello says sundry shops and other food options might be present
specifically for guests.
Rediker references the Environmental I mpact Statement. He asks if the
below grade parking would have an impact on groundwater flow as
proposed.
Cohn says the intent was to limit the site disturbance. Mauriello says they
have been talking with the town engineer about the groundwater on the site.
He talks about the stormwater treatment on site.
Rediker asks for additional details regarding the groundwater and
stormwater discharge. He talks about stepping back the western façade of
the building per Lionshead Master Plan (LHMP) provisions.
Mauriello says there will be variation on that façade, there will be additional
detail presented on that as the process continues. He talks about the
shading created by the proposal, and a more detailed sun-shade analysis to
come.
Rediker refers to making sure the sun hits the ground on that streamtract.
He recaps the proposed unit types; and asks if the 203 spaces fit with town’s
requirements.
Mauriello says they are still working with staff on details, but the town
requirements will be met. He talks about parking management; a private car
is not needed on the site.
Rediker is concerned with 135 condominium units, and 128 hotel rooms,
plus other types that there will be ebbs and flows of demand. He asks how
many employees would be on site and where would they park? He says
existing parking garages are filling up, it may not be practical overflow for
guest parking.
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Cohn says they will provide additional detail on this subject at the next
meeting. Their experience at Solaris will contribute to this.
Rediker asks if there is a way to soften the significance of the front of the
building along the frontage road. He says pushback from the P E C and
public may concern the front façade.
Perez references connectivity in the master plan. How does removing the
existing bar and restaurant affect this concern? She doesn’t want to have a
dead space that doesn’t connect Vail Village and Lionshead. She is
concerned about the massing along the frontage road. She asks why this
isn’t being brought as an amendment to the existing Special Development
District (S D D).
Spence says one of the provisions of the revised master plan was getting rid
of S D D. I t is no longer an S D D or permitted within Lionshead.
Pratt asks about E HU requirements. I f existing facilities are torn down do
you get credit for them?
Spence says you get credit for what is existing, you have to make up net
difference.
Pratt asks if the policy is to rebuild what is torn down.
Spence explains how the inclusionary zoning and Commercial linkage
regulations apply to the net difference between existing and proposed
Pratt asks why you get credit for something that was torn down.
Spence says you can’t assess somebody on what is existing with
redevelopment. The difference is applicable to E HU requirements.
Pratt asks about the pedestrian way. W ill it be maintained and heated?
Cohn confirms.
Spence says there is a sidewalk connecting Evergreen property with
Lionshead.
Phillips asks if the current proposal meets the proposed setbacks.
Mauriello says they are operating under the existing code in terms of
setbacks.
Phillips asks if they could show proposed streambank setbacks next time.
Spence says the Evergreen should be in compliance with the proposed
regulations.
Phillips asks if they’re asking for variance for setbacks on the western side.
Mauriello says no.
Phillips does not agree the creek will get significant sunshine, that should be
addressed. He is also concerned about snow removal with the flat roofs.
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Mauriello says a green roof is helpful because it holds and treats the snow.
Rob Robbins representing the Vail I nternational condominium association
comes up for comments to the Commission. There are three particular
points they would like the Commission to consider; the massing, size, and
density; the non-compliance with LRMP; the lack of prior notice from the
applicant to neighbors.
The use of flat roofs is for the purpose of adding more density while staying
under the height limit. The flat roofs and size are out of scale for the area.
Green roofs are not always viable in our climate. About three months out of
the year they may be green, the rest of the time they would be covered in
snow or brown dormant plants. There is a lot of water and chemicals that will
doubtlessly be needed to maintain the green in the green roof. Further
investigation of green roofs used in the area is necessary. W hat happens if
the current design fails, and the green roof cannot be kept? I f the roof
needs to change over to gable forms, it will be over height. An alternative
angled roof plan for the project should be submitted along with surety to
make sure it can happen.
There is also substantial noncompliance with the LRMP. The proposed
Evergreen does not include items mentioned in the LRMP. Excessive
unbroken wall planes and insufficient parking are a couple. There should
also be horizontal and vertical steps in the wall planes. There was no effort
made to include the Vail I nternational Condo Association ahead of the
mandatory noticing from the Town for these meetings.
J ackie Malkovich comes up to speak as a resident of the Vail I nternational.
Parking is a major concern. She quotes the parking standards out of the
code and how she believes the application is non-compliant.
Greg Tompowits as a A I C P certified planner and has been for over 20
years. They’ve lived in that building since 2015. He was involved in the
L RMP when that process was going on in 2017. There are a lot of rights as
the P E C for how this building is designed. The Planning Commission should
not hold back and exercise its rights on the massing of the building. He
believes the rendering does not accurately show the building and is
distorted. The west side elevations are shown to P E C and passed out for
their review. There are two paths over middle creek that is supposedly being
taken away with this application. The paths must be kept and expanded
upon. He quotes the length of the wall as a 400+ foot wall that is unbroken.
The nearest restaurant is over a quarter mile in either direction. I t is great to
have that one that is currently there and with the amount of units added there
is going to be increased demand for restaurants. The sheets handed out
also show the 2017 L RMP conceptual design for the Evergreen, which is
much different.
Merv Lapin comes to front to speak. He agrees with comments made
previously. He believes the design is incompatible with the neighborhood.
The hospital, Dobson, and library are all different from the residential in the
area and does not take any residential in the area into consideration and
should as this be a residential project. A problem with this is that the number
of employees is in the hundreds and they only have to provide 13 E HUs.
There is a great opportunity to make the applicant come up with additional
E HUs. Another major concern is Middle Creek and the problem that exists in
relation to development. Middle creek should have a minimum of 30’ from
middle creek from the high water mark. The P E C does have the power to
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send them back to the drawing board on the project when it comes to the
design. The need for the sloped roofs is a real factor. Sloped roofs are
much better and flat roofs don’t work in this location. There has also been no
contact from the development group to this point. I t is unlivable along
Meadow to the point where people park in individual driveways. He would
recommend that design review board applications require a mandatory
notification process. He also comments on the landscaping shown as it
largely does not look like that when actually planted. He would like the P E C
to mandate that lot 10 be made into a park and that it be paid for by the
applicant. The 20’ between buildings is ridiculously small and especially for a
condo building that is adjacent to a heliport. Concern with the noise and
crashes of helicopters is brought up. Thanks, the Commission.
Heidi Hanson was at the 2015/2017 L RMP meeting and she is concerned
with the daily shading over middle creek. According to the 2015 meeting,
Gore Creek was considered an impaired water way and remains so to this
day. At that meeting various heights and sunshade elevations were shown. At
the 70’ height there was an increase in shade over the creek and now the
application is supposedly showing an 82.5’ height, which can only increase
the effect on Gore Creek. The current setbacks are not sufficient, and they
should be measured from the edge not the center. She often walks by the
creek to go to the bus stop for skiing and comments on the beauty of the
creek. She is concerned with the big block of a building along that creek
and the effect on wildlife.
Public Comment is closed.
Chairman Rediker asks the P E C members to look at the discussion items
provided by staff.
Gillette asks about the shading on the creek and how that affects middle
creek.
Mauriello said they can provide more information on that.
Gillette asks about the point in the LRMP and how the plan says they should
abide by new setback regulations.
Rediker notes that general massing and design is another topic item and
how it relates to design standards on L RMP. W ould like to see how the
application meets massing and design considerations.
Gillette is concerned with the massing of this project. I t looks very urban and
not what the intent of the L RMP. I t also may not be what the community
wants. Also reflected in the comments from the public with not having gabled
roofs and the effect of the massing with flat roofs.
Phillips concurs that the flat roofs add more massing and gives the building
and extra floor. The massing overall is significant and especially compared
to that neighborhood. There is no transition at all from residential to
commercial. There needs to be some mountain architecture and less urban.
Pratt echoes what the past commissioners said. Taking design cues from a
hospital is the wrong path. That is not the same kind of use or the example to
replicate. This has the personality of more of an office park compared to the
Mountain town. This is also a lost opportunity by putting a giant wall along
middle creek.
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Lipnik agrees with other commissioners and would ask the applicant to drill
down on the parking. There is a year-round issue on parking on frontage
road and will leave no room for any spillover. Flat roofs in this environment
are difficult and would ask for examples of other mountain communities
where they work and where they don’t.
Perez reiterates that changing the use from residential and commercial to
just residential deactivates the space. This takes away connectivity and sales
tax from this area of town. This is not adding full-time housing to residents,
but more 2nd and 3rd homes for people.
Rediker brings up that the proposed uses and hot bed provisions is a
discussion topic. He has concern that this is all condo and attached
accommodation units. He brings up that the plan is for 128 attached
accommodation units, and if none of the owners want to rent anything but
the A A Us, then there is a lack of services for food with no restaurants in the
area.
Pratt mentions this is not an S D D and just straight Lionshead zoning.
Because it is not an S D D we can’t make them do anything specific. He
questions whether the lock-offs compared to real accommodation units is not
a 1:1 replacement. They do not have to rent attached accommodation units
at all, they can sit empty for most of the year. He questions viability of lock-
offs as replacement of accommodation units.
Gillette asks for J onathan’s opinion on the comment from Pratt.
Spence says, yes, that there is less bartering with no S D D, but there should
still be some discussion on the use as A Us compared to A A Us.
Gillette asks for clarification at the next meetings from the applicant in terms
of the similar condotel projects.
Mauriello says they have a whole section that they did not go over on the
L RMP that speaks to this.
Lipnik says he would like the applicant to bring back a restaurant. He
believes it is key to the success of a hotel.
Gillette ask Spence on the public comment on density and how it was
excessive.
Spence mentions how P E C and TC approved removing the hard limits on
density. Restricting the number of units doesn’t always decrease the size of
the structure, it just results in larger units. He also notes that the parking is
meeting the requirements as of now.
Perez notes how there is not a lot of criteria in the report. W ants to know
where in the process we are in terms of meetings.
Spence notes that this is the first introduction and direction given today will
help form the project moving forward. Height is one that will require further
review as the L RMP did not contemplate flat roofs.
Gillette asks about the west side public walk or bike path connection
mentioned along the creek. W hat conversation has staff had on that.
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Spence mentions that there are ideas to bring a path down along the creek
and maybe adding a crossing or two. Staff had very preliminary questions
on the viability of this and if it is something that could be reasonably
accomplished.
Perez asks the applicant to reach out to all the surrounding neighbors.
Gillette brings up a letter that was submitted and the reference to the TC and
P E C meeting. W ould like to see the minutes from TC and P E C from
approval in 2015 for the LRMP changes.
Spence will add that to the next packet and post it online. He will include the
2017 approval information online as well on the Planning website.
Phillips has questions on the site coverage. The 70% is overall and not just
above grade, correct?
Spence says that yes, that is above and below. I t has not always been that
way, but in Lionshead subgrade site coverage variances have been granted.
Examples were given as Legacy and Elevation due to the small size of the
lot. Above grade coverage complies with the 70%.
Pratt asks if the landscaping on top of the building is being counted towards
the landscaping minimum?
Spence/Mauriello say the landscaping on the building is not counted but it is
being counted over the parking lid.
Phillips asks if the variance for the 0’ setback along the hospital is granted
already?
Spence says that it has not been granted, that discussion was just between
the hospital and the property owner. Staff would like more direction on the
flat roofs.
Rediker goes over the staff report on roofs and how the masterplan goes
over the criteria for the deviations.
Mauriello says they would like more opportunity to go over the detail in the
application for the flat roofs. He would like to not have the P E C make up
their minds at this point without that opportunity.
Rediker would like to have more discussion on flat roofs with the qualifier
that no decisions are made at this time.
Gillette says that he thought the deviations were for only additions or
remodels, not tear down and rebuilds. There is a section on renovations and
making them cost effective so people would make updates. This is a full tear
down and rebuild that should not need deviations.
Mauriello says that he thinks there was a lot of deviations at the Arrabelle.
There is some language about basing on the surrounding area.
Gillette says that there is no transition as Phillips mentioned earlier.
Mauriello points to the Civic area plan graphics, the hospital, and the library
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for context to the more urban look.
Rediker asks for last comments.
Mauriello reiterates this is an overview and want the opportunity to go further
into the project as it is shown today. Goes over how the D RB was not as
opposed to the flat roof as the P E C comments have been.
Perez requests page numbers on the staff reports.
Gillette asks for individual documents.
Pratt would like attachments to have “new” or “revised” in the title of
attachments.
Phillips adds that the medical center does have some gable roof forms if that
is being used for an example. He would like to see more “mountain”
architecture added.
Perez would like links to work in the memos.
Gillette asks if the civic area plans had architectural guidelines in it.
Spence says it has some.
Rediker is going to open public comment for one individual that showed up
late in the interest of hearing new information in the information gathering
part of the public process.
Lain Lapin asks about underground parking and the pumps that the hospital
had to install and if this will be done here at this site. The number of people
that will be added to this “no man’s land” between the two villages. There are
people that trespass in this area and there is a lot of concern for increased
traffic in the area. W ould greatly appreciate a detailed site management and
construction management for this project and how it affects West Meadow
Drive. Quotes code from Colorado about pedestrians walking in roads and
who is at fault. How will pedestrian access from the Evergreen to the village
be handled?
Karen Perez moved to continue to May 9, 2022. Henry Pratt seconded the
motion and it Other (7-0).
2.2.A request for review of a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12-
7H-2 Permitted and Conditional Uses; Basement or Garden Level, and
Section 12-7H-3; Permitted and Conditional Uses; First Floor or Street
Level, Vail Town Code, in accordance with Title 12, Chapter 16, Conditional
Use Permits, Vail Town Code, to allow for dwelling units and attached
accommodation units on the basement, garden level or first floor of the
redevelopment of the Evergreen Lodge, located 250 South Frontage Road
West/Lot 2W, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2, and Lot F-1, Vail Village
Filing No. 2 and setting forth details in regard thereto. (P E C22-0007)
Please see the combined staff memorandum, with attachments, included
with P E C22-0006.
Applicant:HC T Member, L L C represented by Mauriello Planning Group
Planner:J onathan Spence
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Karen Perez moved to continue to May 9, 2022. Henry Pratt seconded the
motion and it passed (7-0).
2.3.A request for the review a variance from Section 12-7H-10, Setbacks and
Section 12-7H-14 Site Coverage, Vail Town Code, pursuant to Title 12
Chapter 17, Variances, Vail Town Code, related to below grade
improvements for the redevelopment of the Evergreen Lodge, located 250
South Frontage Road W est/Lot 2W , Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 2, and
Lot F-1, Vail Village Filing No. 2 and setting forth details in regard thereto.
(P E C22-0008)
Please see the combined staff memorandum, with attachments, included
with P E C22-0006.
Applicant:HC T Member, L L C represented by Mauriello Planning Group
Planner:J onathan Spence
Karen Perez moved to continue to May 9, 2022. Henry Pratt seconded the
motion and it passed (7-0).
2.4.A request for an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to
Section 12-16-10, Amendment Procedures, Vail Town Code, to allow for the
enlargement of a second story outdoor dining deck, located at 298 Hanson
Ranch Road/Lot C, Block 2, Vail Village Filing 1, and setting forth details in
regard thereto. (P E C22-0011)
30 min.
Applicant:Vista Bahn Building LLC, represented by Mauriello Planning
Group
Planner:J amie Leaman-Miller
Planner Leaman-Miller introduces the item and gives a short presentation
with a slide show on the application. He goes over the process the
application has gone through to this point and what is left yet to do. He
shows the site plan and the extent of the proposed deck. There are also
suggested conditions with this application.
Gillette asks if this is going to enclosed in the winter.
Leaman-Miller says that this would be as currently proposed.
Gillette is concerned that we are partially approving additional square
footage if they enclose it. Would this be approved if enclosed?
Leaman-Miller says that there are some commonalities, but a different
application would be needed with further review done.
Rediker asks about the approval for the Aplenrose. I f it was done through
Covid and if that is now permanent?
Leaman-Miller goes over some of the considerations with that application
and how it compares to what is before the Commission today.
Gillette asks what would limit the application if it was interior space?
Dominic Mauriello as the applicant representative steps in to go over the
difference between outdoor and indoor space. He says how this is designed
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with the idea of being a very transformative space on the exterior. The
exterior space as it exists is not very functional.
Perez asks how many more table are being added?
Mauriello thinks it’s closer to 10-12 tables.
Perez mentions how last year the deck was a nuisance as people were
throwing stuff off the deck.
Mauriello says that once it is enclosed it will have a much different feeling. I t
will go from low quality hang out space to a dining area.
Phillips asks if they are giving up the exterior dining space outside on the
street level?
Mauriello says that they have not considered that.
Spence says that since they did not use it there was an agreement that it
would go away.
Pratt asks if there was any feedback on potential noise.
Leaman-Miller says that there was one from the Mill Creek building with
regard to noise.
Rediker asks for detail on the enclosure.
Mauriello says that they are working out those detail with the D RB but a
more firm or rigid material than plastic is being discussed.
Rediker asks about the massing that is being added with this one is
something the P E C can comment on. He knows there is a D RB context.
Leaman-Miller brings up the new sheets for the images of the deck.
Gillette asks how this meets the current stream setbacks.
Mauriello says that they meet it as proposed.
Gillette points out how they wouldn’t meet proposed setbacks. I f this was
permanent square footage it would not meet the setback.
Mauriello says how they are trying to do a deck with a winter option. The
D RB asked that it be more permanent and then add the temporary back in
to it.
Phillips says that we are essentially adding interior space that would not
meet the addition requirements if this was an actual addition.
Spence adds some clarification.
Gillette has concerns if this adding of indoor/outdoor space could be done
elsewhere where regular indoor spaces would not be permitted.
Spence offers the idea of proceeding without the enclosure piece.
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Mauriello is acceptable to that approach.
Gillette asks about the large scale approach to how we treat enclosed areas.
Mauriello offers that maybe we allow the enclosure as long as it stays
outside of the setback.
Discussion over the roof feature and the graphics continue.
Rediker believes the roof element is tied to the ability to enclose the porch
area.
Mauriello says they can modify and move forward and come back if they
want to proceed with the full enclosure as shown.
Rediker says they don’t have a need to approve the roof element.
Pratt disagrees, and thinks that they need that for shelter. He is fine with the
enclosure being moved back to meet setbacks and going forward.
Discussion about the addition and how this toes the line of an addition and
not just a deck. W hat makes this count as a deck or an addition?
Rediker asks for examples of similar decks
Spence adds that we should be focused on the use and massing.
Questions on the details of the graphics continues.
Rediker is fine with the deck addition, but the enclosure gives hesitation and
roof adds to the bulk of the building unnecessarily.
Public comment opened with one person in attendance.
J essica Heinrich says concerns addressed.
Public comment closed.
Pratt believes the deck expansion brings life to the street. Does not believe
they can approve a temporary enclosure in the setback.
Perez and Phillips are ok with deck and roof.
Mauriello says that they can come back for some of it, if only part is
approvable today.
Gillette asks for clarification on the P E C’s role.
Spence explains the line between D RB and P E C and the points where it is
somewhat similar.
Rediker asks if the Town is going to permit winter enclosures in the future.
Spence says it is yet to be determined by Town Council, but the idea moving
forward is that the summer would look open and airy and permanent in the
winter.
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Mauriello says they would like a deck and roof approval today, at minimum a
deck expansion without a roof.
Owner asks what the issue with the roof/enclosure is that is holding up the
P E C?
Rediker and Spence give clarification on the P E C purpose and comments
to this point.
Lipnik asks for clarification of what applicant is looking for.
Pratt moves for approval with conditions noted on page 6 of the staff memo
and an additional condition allowing a roof if approved by the D RB but with
no temporary winter enclosure. Phillips seconds.
Perez and J ensen opposed. 5-2
Gillette asks clarification of how to review these items in the future.
Henry Pratt moved to approve with conditions. Reid Phillips seconded the
motion and it passed (5-2).
Ayes:(5)Rediker, Gillette, Lipnick, Phillips, Pratt
Nays:(2)J ensen, Perez
2.5.A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to
Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for prescribed regulations
amendments to Title 12, Zoning Regulations and Title 14, Development
Standards, Vail Town Code, to amend the regulations on landscaping to
clarify how landscaping beneath decks should be considered and setting
forth details in regard thereto. (P E C22-0001)
30 min.
Applicant:Town of Vail
Planner:Greg Roy
Planner Roy introduces the proposal. He talks about the process of
addressing this with the D RB. He talks about the proposed regulations
amendment.
Gillette asks why this is subject to the review of the D RB?
Roy said areas were counted as landscaping that were far underneath
decks, were they serving the purpose of the minimum percentage of
landscaping. An administrative decision was appealed to the D RB. I t was
best to let the Board decide in those difficult cases.
Roy says most of the time it goes to the board anyways, so if there is a
need to review it will be brought up as a specific topic to the board.
Rediker says this only applies to a situation where someone is on the edge
of meeting the landscaping requirement.
Spence says that is correct, it has been isolated cases in more urban areas.
He would like to not make too much out of this. The D RB would look at this
on a case by case basis as needed.
Rediker doesn’t think it will overwhelm the D RB.
Spence said quantitative measured proved hard to craft.
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Gillette clarifies that it will be in front of the board anyways.
Lipnick asks what the current requirement for landscaping on site is.
Spence says it varies by zone district, 60% of lot area is a common figure in
many of the low residential districts.
There is no public comment.
Brian Gillette moved to forward a recommendation of approval. Reid Phillips
seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
2.6.A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to
Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for prescribed regulations
amendments to Title 14, Development Standards, Vail Town Code, Title 12
Zoning Regulations, Vail Town Code, and Title 11, Sign Regulations, Vail
Town Code to correct out of date references and setting forth details in
regard thereto. (P E C22-0003)
10 min.
Applicant:Town of Vail
Planner:J onathan Spence
Spence introduces the proposal.
Rediker asks about the Titles being impacted.
Spence says the changes will only be to Title 12.
No public comment.
Brian Gillette moved to forward a recommendation of approval. Karen Perez
seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
3.Approval of Minutes
3.1.March 28, 2022 P E C Results
Reid Phillips moved to approve. Brian Gillette seconded the motion and it
passed (3-0).
Abstain:(4)Rediker, J ensen, Lipnick, Perez
4.Adjournment
Karen Perez moved to adjourn. Henry Pratt seconded the motion and it
passed (7-0).
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
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I T E M /T O P I C: Ride Vail App Update
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Public Works Department
Date: April 6, 2022
Subject: RideVail Update
1. Summary
RideVail has been in operation since late fall. For the most part the system appears to
be operating as expected though Town staff is continuing to work with our ITS vendor to
address a couple of issues before taking final acceptance and paying SaaS fees.
RideVail has seen significant usage this winter with approximately 15,000-20,000
unique visits per month to either the desktop or mobile webpage:
It also has allowed staff to more quicky run ridership reports. Attached to the end of this
memo is a screenshot of an interactive February ridership report (within the data
dashboard supervisors have the ability to further filter data by route, date, and time of
day).
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2. Issues/Resolutions
Adjustments have continued to be made over the course of the winter. The following are
a list of items that we’ve addressed in the previous couple of months:
The Vail Transportation Center Departure Board was showing both departures
and arrivals for Vail routes due to a bug. We believe that this issue has been
resolved.
Announcement volume was at times either too loud or too soft. All volume sliders
available to drivers should work properly. Supervisors and some drivers also
have access to backend settings to further adjust volume settings on a particular
bus if needed.
For a couple of weeks, a couple of the public service announcements would
repeat multiple times, often as a bus would pull into the Vail Transportation
Center following a Ford Park trip. We believe this issue has been resolved.
We have completed initial automatic passenger counter (APC) validation. After
sampling 17 trips and comparing APC passenger trip counts to manual counts
the error margin was within 5% which the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
requires in order to use APC for federal reporting. We are currently working with
CDOT to get the results officially certified by the FTA.
We have programmed Intown detours in the system for the Winter Mountain
Games and Taste of Vail. This allows the announcement and passenger counter
systems to work when Intown is not operating on its standard path. We are
working on implementing this for Farmer Market days and other events during
the summer as well.
There were a couple of stops where announcements were often occurring late
(Simba Run, Bighorn Park, 1448 Vail Valley Drive- westbound). We believe this
has been resolved but will continue to monitor the situation.
3. Ongoing Issues
The following are items that we are continuing to work on:
The Intown LED signs routinely do not show predictions especially first thing in the
morning. This is due to a bug in the code that runs those sides. Our ITS vendor is
aware of this issue and is currently working on a solution.
There is a bug in the system that causes trips past midnight to be recorded as 24
hours early. Our ITS vendor is also aware of this and is working on a solution.
We believe prediction times when shown are generally accurate. We have
occasionally not run a couple of Intown shifts over the course of the winter due to a
lack of driver availability. This would result in higher than expected wait times along
Intown. It is also possible that a driver might not be properly logged in and
predictions for a particular bus would not be shown therefore increasing prediction
times.
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Predictions will occasionally also show 0 minutes until the next bus. This is due to a
lag in the system updating. We would not expect a sign to show 0 minutes for very
long.
With so many different components to this project there will likely continue to be on and
off issues moving forward that need to be actively managed. Town staff is committed to
working with our ITS vendor to try to address issues as soon as possible when they
arise.
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4. Appendix
February Ridership Report
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I T E M /T O P I C: V V F Proposal for discontinuing Magic of L ights
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April 12, 2022
MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Vail Valley Foundation
SUBJECT: Magic of Lights
Dear Mayor Langmaid,
Dear Vail Town Council,
Thank you for allowing us the time at your April 5 meeting to discuss the Magic of
Lights project. We believe this was a worthy project to embrace during the difficult
pandemic time period, but we do not feel this project is viable long term.
Per our discussion on April 5, our VVF team has continued to engage with Town of Vail
leadership and staff to explore all viable options for continuing this project for year
three.
Based on our internal VVF review, conversations with Town of Vail staff, and an
understanding that the Town of Vail is reticent to invest an additional $75,000 to the
project, we feel strongly that discontinuing the event is the most prudent way forward
for all parties. VVF would discontinue the Magic of Lights project effective April 2022.
VVF would reimburse Town of Vail an appropriate pro-rata portion of Town of Vail’s
initial funding of the project since it was proposed as a three-year event when our
initial funding was requested. As a reminder, in year one the Town of Vail funded the
project at $250,000, with the intent to use $200,000 of the initial funding for the
purchase of capital expense assets and $50,000 as general sponsorship support for
year one. Because we would not proceed with year three of the event, we recommend
a fair and equitable reimbursement to Town of Vail of $30,000 cash plus $40,000 of
lights/infrastructure based on fair market value. We will provide a full inventory of
lights and equipment to the Town of Vail Staff so they may select the items most
desirable to the Town of Vail. The VVF will make best efforts to accommodate Town of
Vail’s requests but may not be able to deliver on all items.
As requested on April 5, we did explore a third option involving a smaller event;
however, VVF and Town of Vail staff do not feel this option is financially sustainable or
operationally feasible.
On behalf of our board and staff, we want to thank you for your friendship and
partnership since 1981. We appreciate your time and consideration of our proposal
outlined above.
Sincerely,
Mike Imhof
President, Vail Valley Foundation
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I T E M /T O P I C: F uture Council Meeting Topics
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Printed on April 14, 2022
To: Mayor and Town Council
From: Town Clerk’s Office
Date: April 19. 2022
Subject: Proposed agenda topics for future meeting agendas
Vail Town Council Meetings
Topics & Times subject to change "Time of Day"
3-May-22
VLHA Interviews afternoon
VLLA Interviews afternoon
Proclamation for Wildfire Preparation Month of May evening
RTA (Regiontal Transportation Authority) Formation Group Ordinance for
IGA to form RTA (PH & 1st R)
evening
Continued: Appeal of DRB 22-0035, 3070 Booth Creek Drive evening
Ord. Streamtract Legislation (PH & 2nd)evening
17-May-22
Scholarship Program Awards evening
VLHA Appointments evening
VLLA Appointments evening
RTA (Regional Transportation Authority) Formation Group:Ordinance for
IGA to form RTA (PH & 2nd R)
evening
Ord. Short term rental legislation (1st R)evening
7-Jun-22
community survey results afternoon or evening?
Ord. Short term rental legislation (PH & 2nd R)evening
21-Jun-22
Presentation 2021 Financial Statements (audit) ?evening
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I T E M /T O P I C: V L HA F ebruary 8, 2022 Minutes
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Vail Local Housing Authority Minutes
February 8, 2022
3:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
PRESENT ABSENT
Steve Lindstrom None
Mary McDougall
Greg Moffet
James Wilkins
STAFF
George Ruther, Housing Director
Martha Anderson, Housing Coordinator
1. Call to Order
1.1. Zoom Meeting 1
1.2. Call to Order
A quorum is present. Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 3:03 PM.
2. Citizen Participation
2.1. Citizen Participation
There are no comments.
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1. VLHA December 14, 2021 Minutes
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: WILKINS VOTE: 4-0 AP
3.2. VLHA January 11, 2022 Minutes
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MCDOUGALL VOTE: 3-0 AP
(WILKINS ABSTAINED)
4. Main Agenda
4.1. Housing Policy Legislative Initiatives.
Presenter: Scott Robson, Town Manager
This presentation was cancelled and moved to the next VLHA meeting on February
22, 2022.
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4.2. Request for a recommendation of a proposed amendment to the Gillett residence deed restriction.
Presenter: Dominic Mauriello, MPG Principal
The Gillett residence at Sunlight North Condominium Unit 8 has a special deed
restriction that is attached to Lot 12 in Spraddle Creek Estates so it cannot be sold
separately. Owners would prefer to be able to sell the unit and allow it to be occupied
and owned by a local employee.
The request is to swap up the special deed restriction recorded in the year 2000 for
the Town’s most current deed restriction either Type III or Type IV, therefore, allowing
the unit to be sold or rented by a local employee.
Consensus is made that this request furthers the objectives of our housing policies
today.
A request for a formal recommendation from the VLHA to the Vail Town Council to
proceed with the amendment of the current deed restriction was proposed and
approved by all members.
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MCDOUGALL VOTE: 4-0 AP
4.3. Request for recommendation of a proposed amendment to the Four Seasons SDD.
Presenter: Kristin Williams, Applicant’s Representative
Conversation ensued around the opportunity to increase the utilization of the 54
employee housing door room beds at the Four Seasons hotel. The 54 beds are
currently being under utilized because their location and configuration. Krist in shared
a proposal in response to initial ideas from the VLHA on the relocation of these units
off-site and how that may work.
The purpose of this amendment is to address the challenges with employee housing.
There are currently 26 door rooms on-site which consists of 56 beds, 2 door rooms
sharing one bathroom. Some of the challenges are lack of kitchen facilities, shared
bathrooms and layouts are not conductive to families, lack of independent facilities,
units not addressing long term housing needs to help retain employees. All these
challenges have caused low occupancy with the peak being only 32 tenants in 2018
and 37 in 2019. Utilization in average is between 45% to 55%.
The proposed amendment to SDD allow for replacement of 32 on-site deed restricted
door room beds with deed restricted off site housing within Vail, Eagle-Vail, Avon, and
Edwards at a 1:1 bedroom ratio, reconfiguration of the underutilized door rooms into
hotel rooms and reclassification of certain accommodations units into dwelling units.
Concerns regarding the 1:1 exchange ratio, the mitigation region, parking issues, and
enforcement of deed restriction units outside of Vail were raised by Authority
members. Consensus was made that the proposed amendment needed to include a
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value consideration to deed restrictions outside of the Town of Vail and that a deed
restriction in the Town of Vail does is more valuable than a deed restriction outside of
Vail.
Kristin was tasked with aligning the amendment with the commercial linkage
regulations to include number of employees housed based upon unit size, including
potential employee deed restriction purchase opportunities, and adding a differential
for deed restrictions off-site vs on-site.
5. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
5.1. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
Presenter: Steve Lindstrom, Chairman
An update was given regarding housing discussion during the Town Council Retreat
and how housing was common theme in reviewing the 2018-2020 Action Plan
priorities. There was also conversation about housing sustainability, housing
opportunities and threats within the Town of Vail.
An update was given on the CDOT parcel in East Vail, final appraisal and
environmental assessment should be finalized by the end of the month.
The VLHA would like to meet individually with Council members on housing
financial opportunities.
Discussion ensued around the possibility for the VLHA to provide recommendations
around a local’s homebuyer assistance program, this program will be for people
that are interested in homeownership in the Town of Vail, that are financially
qualified and capable to own but that are unable to compete within the current cash
buyer market. The Town of Vail will then step in and be a cash buyer for this buyer.
This can be a great opportunity for the Town of Vail to deed restrict more properties.
There was also about conversation on the mechanics of this program and the type
of revolving fund needed to operate this program. Further discussion on this topic
coming on a future VLHA meeting.
Eagle County just sold the Lake Creek Village apartments and there may be
opportunity for the Town of Vail to bring some ideas on how to direct some of the
funding received from this sale.
6. Adjournment
6.1. Adjournment 4:38 PM
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MCDOUGALL VOTE: 4-0 AP
7. Future Agenda Items
7.1. Land Banking (sale of GRFA)
Investment Banker Discussion
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8. Next Meeting Date
8.1. Next Meeting Date February 22, 2022
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: V L HA F ebruary 22, 2022 Minutes
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V L H A February 22, 2022 Minutes
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Vail Local Housing Authority Minutes
February 22, 2022
3:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
PRESENT ABSENT
Steve Lindstrom Mary McDougall
Greg Moffet
James Wilkins
STAFF
George Ruther, Housing Director
Martha Anderson, Housing Coordinator
1. Call to Order
1.1. Zoom Meeting 1
1.2. Call to Order
A quorum is present. Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM. McDougall is
absent.
2. Citizen Participation
2.1. Citizen Participation
There are no citizen comments.
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1. VLHA February 8, 2022 Minutes
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: WILKINS VOTE: 3-0 AP
4. Main Agenda
4.1. Housing Policy Legislative Initiatives.
Presenter: Scott Robson, Town Manager
This presentation was rescheduled for the VLHA meeting on March 22, 2022.
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: WILKINS VOTE: 3-0 AP
4.2. Ideas for Eagle County on Allocation of Funds from the Sale of Lake Creek Village
Apartments.
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Presenter: Steve Lindstrom, Chairman
A work session will be arranged with the Vail Local Housing Authority & Eagle
County Housing Authority to talk about long-term planning, housing policy and share
ideas on how to utilize the funding from the sale of the Lake Creek Village
apartments. Some ideas to discuss are land banking, construction of a truck stop in
Edwards, funding for the redevelopment of the Timber Ridge apartments, school
district land in molar park and a possible land opportunity at the Vail Post Office.
4.3. Locals Homebuyer Assistance Program Presenter: George Ruther, Housing Director Ruther gave an overview of the local’s homebuyer assistance program, including program eligibility, risks, administration, and funding. Authority members raised a few great considerations to be addressed to include entity under which this program will be administered, finance administration, the role of the Town as lender, need for appraisals and home inspections and research of valuation tools.
4.4. Request for recommendation of a proposed amendment to the Four Seasons SDD.
Presenter: Kristin Williams, Applicant’s Representative
The revised proposed amendment follows an employee basis count in line with Town
Code and proposes to deed-restrict 27 bedrooms within units that have adequate
living, kitchen and bathroom spaces and located within the mitigation region
(including but not limited to Vail, Eagle-Vail, Avon and Edwards) for a total of 32
employees. These units will have a requirement to be occupied by Vail employees.
Vail Local Housing Authority members moved to recommend the approval of this
proposal to Town Council with a caveat concerning incremental parking impact.
5. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
5.1. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
Presenter: Steve Lindstrom, Chairman
Lindstrom and Ruther have been meeting individually with town councilors to learn
their interests in housing projects going forward.
Ruther invited Authority members to join him at the March 1 Town Council meeting
where he will share the local’s homebuyer assistance program with the Vail Town
Council. Additionally, he will discuss the Town’s participation at a Kayak Crossing
deed restriction opportunity and present a recommendation for application to
release specific terms of a deed restriction in Spraddle Creek.
Ruther will be reaching out to VLHA members to discuss a couple of residential
purchases for the Town.
6. Adjournment
6.1. Adjournment 4:59 PM
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MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: WILKINS VOTE: 3-0 AP
7. Future Agenda Items
7.1. Land Banking (sale of GRFA)
Investment Banker Discussion
8. Next Meeting Date
8.1. Next Meeting Date March 8, 2022
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: V L HA March 8, 2022 Minutes
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V L H A March 8, 2022 Minutes
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Vail Local Housing Authority Minutes
March 8, 2022
3:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
75 S. Frontage Road - Vail, Colorado, 81657
PRESENT ABSENT
Steve Lindstrom
Greg Moffet
James Wilkins
Mary McDougall
STAFF
George Ruther, Housing Director
Martha Anderson, Housing Coordinator
1. Call to Order
1.1. Zoom Meeting 1
1.2. Call to Order
A quorum is present. Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 3:07 PM.
2. Citizen Participation
2.1. Citizen Participation
Jill Davies introduced herself from Vermont and is interested in learning more about
the Vail InDEED program.
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1. VLHA February 8, 2022 Minutes
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: WILKINS VOTE: 3-0 AP
4. Main Agenda
4.1. Swearing in of new Authority member Kristin Kenney-Williams to a partial term on the Vail Local Housing Authority expiring May 31, 2023.
Presenter: Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
This item was moved to the following meeting on March 22, 2022.
4.2. Locals Homebuyer Assistance Program.
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Presenter: George Ruther, Housing Director
Ruther received support from Tow n Council to continue working on this new housing
program. Ruther is now looking to build a partnership with local lenders and the
realtor community on this new program and receive feedback from them on
anticipated challenges.
4.3. Compliance Policies for Under Performing Deed Restrictions Presenter: George Ruther, Housing Director In the years 1992-1994, the Town of Vail executed three type II and six type III deed restrictions that do not obligate the unit to be occupied or rented, but if it is rented, it must comply with the terms of the deed restriction. However, there is a sense that these units are not required to submit annual compliance. Ruther is recommending figuring out a way for property owners to convert or upgrade their EHU for another one that is performing. Consensus was made for staff to bring ideas at another meeting on how this can be accomplished.
4.4. Review of proposed development to application to amend Special Development District No. 42, Doubletree/Highline and Request Recommendation
Presenter: George Ruther, Housing Director
Conversation ensued around a recommendation of approval of the proposed
amendment to Special Development District No. 42, Doubletree Hotel/Highline from
the Vail Local Housing Authority to the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental
Commission and the Vail town Council. The recommendation is for Vail Health to
build 15 deed-restricted employee housing units separate from the Doubletree hotel
redevelopment. The amendment will include a master deed restricted recorded on
the title of the vacant parcel at the time of closing to ensure the use of the parcel is
for deed-restricted residential development. The authority moved to recommend
approval of this amendment that will allow for these two projects to be separated one
from another.
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: WILKINS VOTE: 4-0 AP
5. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
5.1. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
Presenter: Steve Lindstrom, Chairman
Lindstrom was contacted by a property owner that has several deed restricted units
and was wondering about possibly deeding 1/10 to the VLHA to try to mitigate his
property taxes. Consensus was made not to move forward with this request.
It was brought to Moffet’s attention that a building where most units are deed
restricted has a couple of Airbnb units and that residents would like not to have those
units in there. Conversation followed on perfecting deed restrictions in some Town of
Vail buildings.
The VLHA plans on meeting with County Commissioners when acting in their role as
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Eagle County Housing Authority with suggestions on how to use the proceeds from
sale of properties.
The property known as the West End in Edwards now is in East West and may be
used for deed restricted housing in its entirety, Ruther to research more about this
matter.
The community meeting is later this evening form 5 to 7 pm if anybody would like to
participate.
6. Adjournment
6.1. Adjournment 4:06 PM
MOTION: MOFFET SECOND: MCDOUGALL VOTE: 3-0 AP
7. Future Agenda Items
7.1. Land Banking (sale of GRFA)
Investment Banker Discussion
Housing Policy Legislative Initiatives
8. Next Meeting Date
8.1. Next Meeting Date March 22, 2022
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: A I P P March 7, 2022 Minutes
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AIP P March 7, 2022 Minutes
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Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 7, 2022
AIPP Board members present: Susanne Graf, Tracy Gordon, Kathy Langenwalter, Courtney St.
John, Lindsea Stowe
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator
1. Approval of February 7, 2022 meeting minutes.
2. No citizen input.
3. AIPP Board Training (postponed to April 4 meeting)
4. AIPP Strategic Plan RFQ review (RFQ attached).
• The Board reviews the applications and discusses the selection for finalist interviews.
• Interview selection based upon experience in administering similar plans versus creating a
proposal.
• The Board would like Molly to check the submitted references and invite There Squared
/Stilwell Cultural Consulting LLC and Nine dot Arts to interview with the Board.
• The Board will review previously executed plans from each of the finalists prior to the
interviews.
• Kathy explains the need to codify public art mitigation, as a part of the Strategic Plan update.
• Timeframe for interviews (March 15-25).
• The Board will submit questions for the finalists in advance to Molly.
• Final selection and motion to award contract will occur at the April 4 meeting.
5. Vicki and Kent Logan sculpture donation update.
• Molly updates the board on logistical discussions for the installation planned for mid-June.
6. Coordinator Updates.
• Winterfest – will open @ the weekend of Jan 7 & 8, 2023.
• Skatepark murals –The two smaller walls will be painted this summer directly on the surfaces.
• Art Walks are going well & the last walk is April 6.
• Community Meeting March 6th – Donovan 4:30 – 6:00
• Molly proposes possible AIPP trips outside of Vail including Anderson Ranch, Breck Create,
Logan collection exhibition at DAM and the Acoma House.
7. Meeting adjourned.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
To Provide
Planning and Consulting Services
For
Updating Art in Public Places Strategic Plan, Polices and Guidelines
February 9, 2022
Town of Vail
Art in Public Places
Department of Public Works and Transportation
1309 Elkhorn Drive
Vail, CO 81657
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1. PURPOSE OF THE RFQ
The Town of Vail’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) Board is inviting qualified consulting firms or
individuals with expertise in the visual arts, experience in public art program planning, and strategic
planning to submit qualifications for the purpose of updating both the AIPP Strategic Plan along with the
Program Policies and Guidelines as outlined in this document.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The existing AIPP Strategic Plan and Program Policies and Guidelines will be reviewed with the AIPP
Board, public representatives, and Town staff to assist in determining what changes, modifications,
additions and/or deletions need to be made to reflect the current and future culture of the Town, our guests,
and our community. As the Town of Vail continues to grow as an international destination and year-round
community, so will the diversity and breadth of the AIPP permanent art collection and programs.
The AIPP Program Policies and Guidelines will include the mission statement, vision, approval process
of art donations, acquisition and deaccession of works, temporary installation policies, collection
documentation and maintenance, as well as public art inclusion in capital projects and private
developments and other elements as appropriate to define the program. It will also identify the
requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities for future members appointed to the AIPP Board by
the Town Council.
The Strategic Plan shall complement the AIPP Program Policies and Guidelines. It will address and
prioritize both short and long-range goals and objectives over a 10-year period including
implementation and funding options to achieve these goals and other elements as appropriate to a
comprehensive Strategic Plan. The plan will provide the framework for the overall cultural goals and
programming of the Ford Park Artist Residency Space slated for construction in 2023. This structure is
in the design development process with Harry Teague Architects. It will provide a space for an artist
studio, temporary gallery, community classes and workshops, lectures, and demonstrations. The
visiting artist will be housed in an alternate location.
3. AIPP OVERVIEW
3.1 Adoption and Documentation
The Town of Vail’s AIPP Program was officially adopted in 1992 to “promote and encourage the
development and public awareness of fine arts.” The ordinance adopting the AIPP Program and
establishing an AIPP Board was based on the AIPP Program Policies and Guidelines adopted in July of
1989. The current documentation pertaining to AIPP is as follows:
1. Town of Vail Art in Public Places Program Policies and Guidelines adopted in July of 1989
2. Town of Vail Art in Public Places Strategic Plan adopted November of 2001
3. Town Code of Vail, Colorado; Title 3 Boards and Commissions; Chapter 3 Arts Board
4. Town Code of Vail, Colorado; Title 12 Zoning Regulations; Chapter 25 Public Art
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5. https://www.vailgov.com/government/boards-commissions-authority-district/art-in-public-places-aipp
6. https://www.vailgov.com/government/artinvail/
3.2 Intention
The AIPP program is one of many culturally oriented programs in the Vail area. The intention of the
program is to assemble a collection of works of art in public places which is educational, engaging to
residents and guests, and of an overall aesthetic quality equal to the excellent international reputation the
town enjoys as a resort.
3.3 Program Objectives
1. Establish a public art program that is unique to Vail and therefore has a primary responsibility to the
community.
2. Enhance the beauty of the Vail community by placing quality visual art in highly accessible and
visible public places for residents and guests to enjoy.
3. Develop a diverse, high quality public art collection. The overall program shall strive for diversity in
style, scale, media and artists. Exploratory types of work as well as established art forms shall be
encouraged.
4. Provide an effective process for selecting, purchasing, commissioning, placing, and maintaining
public art projects that represent the best in aesthetic and technical quality.
5. Create a framework for a sustained effort to develop public art in the Vail community.
6. Develop a strong public education effort in order to stimulate discussion and understanding about
the visual arts.
7. Provide a public art development process that encourages and is supportive to artists who wish to
work in the public realm.
8. Encourage support for and inclusion of public art projects in private sector development.
3.4 Board
The program is under the direction of a five-member board appointed by the Vail Town Council who meets
monthly to discuss AIPP projects and direction. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the
meetings which are held in the Vail Town Council Chambers on the first Monday of every month.
3.5 Art Collection
The Town’s public art collection includes over 60 works ranging from painting, sculptures, murals,
playground components, to site-integrated art. More than half of the works are by Colorado artists. The
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collection has seen substantial growth over the past decade both in style and mediums. It is anticipated
that the collection will expand further with substantial promised donations of additional artwork.
The collection’s diversity is represented from traditional bronze sculptures, modern and conceptual work, to
emerging artists. Some of the artists in the permanent collection include works by: Claes Oldenburg and
Coosje van Bruggen, Lawrence Weiner, Bryan Hunt, Gordon Huether, Andy Dufford/Chevo Studio, Jesús
Moroles, Carolyn Braaksma, Robert Tully, and Dennis Smith.
The temporary installations have included ice sculpture installations conceived by artists Lawrence Argent
and Olive Moya to an environmental Stickwork installation by Patrick Dougherty. A mural program
established in 2019 features seven new murals by Colorado artists with the intention to add a mural
annually.
The collection may be accessed on an interactive map: https://www.vailgov.com/government/art-in-
vail/collection/art-in-vail-interactive-map
3.6 Selected Press Links:
• https://www.hautelivingsf.com/2021/09/04/artsy-slopes-this-ski-towns-art-museum-has-no-
walls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artsy-slopes-this-ski-towns-art-
museum-has-no-walls
• https://www.vaildaily.com/entertainment/town-of-vail-receives-generous-donation-to-public-art-
collection/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/24/arts/design/here-it-is-two-artists-on-their-mind-stretching-
art-book.amp.html
• http://www.traveller.com.au/art-and-about-in-vail-and-breckenridge-gtods0
• https://nymag.com/travel/weekends/vailnew/index2.html
• https://www.vailmag.com/arts-and-culture/2020/06/a-preview-of-two-new-outdoor-art-installations-
coming-to-vail-village
• https://303magazine.com/2018/06/stickworks-vail-1/
• https://www.vaildaily.com/entertainment/art-walks-resume-in-vail-village/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-tfl6tdG24
4. ABOUT VAIL
4.1 Vision Statement
To be the Premier International Mountain Resort Community!
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4.2 Mission Statement
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.
4.3 Location
The Town of Vail is located approximately 100 miles west of Denver, CO at the foot of the Gore Range in
the Rocky Mountains. Vail is well known for its beautiful mountains, plentiful sunshine, and quaint
pedestrian village. Surrounded by the White River National Forest, the Town of Vail totals 3,360 acres, is
10 miles long and at most 1 mile wide. The Town itself is at 8,150 feet in elevation, while the peak of Vail
Mountain is 11,450 feet. Almost 1,000 acres within the town boundaries are designated open space, with
the remaining approximately 1,860 acres for residential and commercial uses.
Gore Creek, the only major water body, runs through the entire length of the Town and into the Eagle River
just west of Vail in Dowd Junction. Situated in the White River National Forest, Vail Ski Resort is adjacent
to the town and is one of the largest ski resorts in North America with 5,317 acres of terrain.
4.4 Government
Vail was founded as a ski resort in 1962, incorporated as a town in 1966 and became a Home Rule Charter
in 1972. Vail has a council-manager form of government and is led by a 7-member town council elected-at-
large. The Mayor is selected amongst the Town Council members.
A $60.8 million net revenue annual budget provides essential services such as police and fire protection,
plus additional amenities such as one of the largest free transportation systems in the country. Tourism is
the overarching driver of the local economy.
4.5 Community
The community, like most mountain resorts, is comprised of a mix of full-time and part-time residents, and
full-time and seasonal workers. Vail is home to 5,305 permanent residents, plus another 5,000 part-time
residents of vacation properties. Vail receives over two and a half million visitors annually.
Together, we share and value a lifestyle that combines one of the best alpine resorts in the world with a
friendly, small-town feel. Not only do we enjoy our available bountiful recreational and cultural
opportunities, we also take pride in a quality of life that provides alpine living at its best. AIPP is one of the
many cultural programs alongside renowned programs like Bravo!, Vail Jazz, the Gerald R. Ford
Amphitheater, Vail Dance Festival, and the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens to name a few.
Since its certification as Sustainable Destination in 2018 under the criteria set forth by the Global
Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development
Goals, the Town has established itself as a leader in sustainability practices along with its six Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) partners (U.S. Forest Service, Vail Resorts, Eagle River Water and Sanitation
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District, Vail Recreation District, Holy Cross Energy and Walking Mountains Science Center). This next
phase of the Mountain IDEAL Standard provides a focus on how tourism affects the local community,
leading to a strategic plan to protect Vail’s natural attractions, resources and quality of life.
5. RFQ SELECTION TIMELINE*
Request for qualifications issued February 9, 2022.
Deadline for qualifications 5:00 p.m. MDT on March 3, 2022.
Review of qualifications and finalist selection March 21, 2022.
Interviews (remote option) with finalist March 21 – 31, 2022.
Contract award with consultant April 4, 2002.
*Dates subject to change.
6. PROJECT BUDGET
$25,000.00
7. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Cover Page: A cover page identifying the Consultant by company name and address; a signature,
printed name and title of the authorized representative; and a contact person, with title, phone number,
email and website addresses.
2. Project Understanding and Approach: Briefly describe your understanding of the project objectives and
address your approach to the major elements outlined in the Purpose and Scope of Work.
3. Experience: Please list 3-5 recent projects you have completed that are most similar to these plans.
Include project dates, completion times, key staff who worked on the projects, a list of deliverables and final
costs. Also include references for the projects including a client contact person with an email address and a
telephone number.
4. Team Qualifications: Identify your proposed project manager and the key staff members who would be
assigned to this project. Provide brief resumes (one page) for these people as well as the tasks they would
perform on this project.
5. Schedule: Based on previous experience completing similar work, provide a general project schedule
with an estimated percentage of overall effort for each task required.
6. Additional Information: Provide any additional information or recommendations necessary to achieve the
desired goals put forth in this document or the attachments.
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8. SELECTION AND EVALUATION CRITERIA
The ideal consultant will possess and demonstrate expertise in the following skills and abilities:
1. Similar projects.
2. Working with public art programs.
3. Organizational structure and analyzing existing conditions.
4. Board member, town staff and community engagement.
5. Municipal processes.
6. Providing innovative solutions and improved practices for a public art program.
7. Knowledge of funding mechanisms for public art.
8. Completed similar successful projects on time and within the budget.
9. Ability to conduct meetings with AIPP Board and staff in person.
10. Finalists will be invited to interview based on a review of their submitted criteria.
9. GENERAL INFORMATION
9.1 Limitations and Award
This RFQ does not commit the Town of Vail to award or contract, nor to pay any costs incurred, in the
preparation and submission of proposals in anticipation of a contract. The Town of Vail reserves the right to
reject all or any submittal received as a result of this request, to negotiate with all qualified sources, or to
cancel all or part of the RFQ. After a priority listing of the final firms or teams is established, the Town of
Vail will negotiate a contract with the first priority firm. If negotiations cannot be successfully completed with
the first priority firm, negotiations will be formally terminated and will be initiated with the second most
qualified firm and, likewise, with the remaining firms.
9.2 Selection
Initial evaluation will be based upon the qualifications of the applicant. The Town of Vail reserves the right
to waive interviews, and to make its final selection based solely upon the qualification statements and
evaluation criteria.
9.3 Equal Employment Opportunity
The selected consultant team will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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9.4 Contract Phasing
Proposed tasks within this RFQ may be eliminated or expanded by the Town of Vail at any time due to the
progression and sequencing of the scope of work. The contract for professional services will be adjusted
accordingly.
10. CONTACT
Molly Eppard, Art in Public Places Coordinator
meppard@vailgov.com / 970-479-2344
Applications for this RFQ shall be submitted electronically to: Molly Eppard meppard@vailgov.com
Subject should read: AIPP STRATEGIC PLAN
File size should not exceed 25MB.
Zip files are not accepted.
Please direct all questions to Molly Eppard meppard@vailgov.com or 970-479-2344 no later than 12:00 pm
MDT, March 1, 2022.
If you do not receive an email confirmation of your application, please call 970-479-2344.
11. USEFUL LINKS
1. www.artinvail.com
2. www.vailgov.com
3. www.discovervail.com
4. https://www.vailgov.com/government/artinvail/
5. https://www.vailgov.com/government/boards-commissions-authority-district/art-in-public-places-aipp
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I T E M /T O P I C: Parking and Mobility Task Force Members S election
P RE S E NT E R(S ): K im L angmaid, Mayor
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From:Tammy Nagel
To:Greg Hall; Stephanie Bibbens
Subject:Fwd: Vail Parking and Transportation Task Force
Date:Friday, March 25, 2022 12:16:09 PM
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From: Brian Butts <brianb@solarisvail.com>
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2022 7:14:40 PM
To: Tammy Nagel <TNagel@vailgov.com>
Subject: Vail Parking and Transportation Task Force
Mayor Kim Langmaid,
I am writing you to submit my application to the Vail Parking and Transportation
Task Force. I am currently married with two small children and reside in West Vail. I
feel very lucky to raise my family in this wonderful town and community.
I have worked for the Solaris Group for the past 8 years and have held multiple
position within our hospitality group. My current position is Director of Operations
with direct management of the Evergreen, DECA + BOL, Commercial and
Residential Real Estate. This position allows me to have a vast understanding of
parking and transportation needs for employees, guests and community members.
This season I have witnessed the impact of the increase car volume in the town and
the need for a balanced solution for all stake holders. I appreciate your
consideration for my application.
Thank you,
BRIAN BUTTS
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MAP 141 E Meadow Dr. STE 211 Vail, CO 81657
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From:Tammy Nagel
To:Greg Hall; Stephanie Bibbens
Subject:Fwd: Parking and Mobility Taskforce
Date:Saturday, March 19, 2022 1:22:10 AM
Please see the below letter of interest.
Thanks
Tammy
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From: Stephen Connolly <sfcvail@hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2022 5:27:45 AM
To: Tammy Nagel <TNagel@vailgov.com>
Subject: Parking and Mobility Taskforce
I would like to apply for the resident at large position on the task force.
I have been connected to the town for over 35 years. I have worked in Vail for most of the
years. I have owned a home in vail for over 20 years. I drive a car and use both parking
structures. I talk w employees, small business owners, and guests everyday about all things
Vail, including parking.
Thank you for your consideration.
sfc
Stephen Connolly
(970) 376-5798
sfcvail@hotmail.com
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http://www.airbnb.com/h/vailbnb
Sent from my phone. Please excuse typos and faulty dictation.
April 19, 2022 - Page 196 of 205
From:Tammy Nagel
To:Stephanie Bibbens
Subject:FW: Parking task force
Date:Thursday, April 14, 2022 4:55:48 PM
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Tammy Nagel
Town Clerk
75 S. Frontage Road W.
Vail, Colorado 81657
970.479.2136
vailgov.com
From: Mike D <garfsoffice@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 4:54 PM
To: Tammy Nagel <TNagel@vailgov.com>
Subject: Parking task force
Tammy,
I am interested in a position on the parking task force. I would like to be considered for the task
force that is being created at this time. Operating one of Lions Head and Vail's largest square foot
dining establishment since 2002 and working here at that same establishment since 1993 I have
seen changes over the years. I strongly believe my involvement with the workforce and visitors on a
daily basis provides the adequate qualifications to sit on the task force as a representative for the
lionshead area restaurants. Parking has continuously grown to be an ongoing topic of discussion in
the town and I believe that I can be an integral part of creating viable resolutions to these issues
moving forward.
Thank you
April 19, 2022 - Page 197 of 205
Sincerely
Michael Dunlap
Garfinkel's/El sabor
Vail
April 19, 2022 - Page 198 of 205
Mayor Kim Langmaid
C/O Vail Town Clerk
75 South Frontage Rd.
Vail, CO 81657
March 25, 2022
Mayor Langmaid,
I am interested in serving as the community-at-large representative for the Vail Parking & Mobility Task
Force. I believe both my personal and professional experience would be valuable to the committee. My
experience includes:
• Commuting by bike, walking, car and using TOV Transit as well as Eco Transit.
• Helping seasonal employees, that are new to Vail and don’t have vehicles, navigate the
transportation system from their housing throughout the valley.
• Managing a fleet of ebikes and working with the visitors that rent them.
My personal approach to transportation is to look for innovative ways that are less expensive and more
sustainable. I would love to use my experience and approach to help shape the future of parking and
transportation in Vail.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I appreciate your consideration.
Thank you,
Mike Griffin
955 Red Sandstone Rd
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 445-7677
April 19, 2022 - Page 199 of 205
Hilary Magner
OWNER SQUASH BLOSSOM
198 Gore Creek Drive
Vail, CO 81657
970-476-3129
Hilary@sbvail.com
LETTER OF INTENT FOR PARKING TASK FORCE
Dear Mayor Langmaid,
My husband and I purchased Squash Blossom Fine Jewelry Store in
December of 2019. The last couple of years as business owners have had its
ups and downs for sure. During this ski season, I noticed a lot of customer
complaints about parking and even I as a business owner experienced the
same frustration. The same story was there is no parking. “Help…we don’t ski
and just want to come in for lunch at Sweet Basil and do some shopping. In
fact, we just paid the Sebastian $60 so we could park and come into town”,
Squash Blossom Customer.
Hence, why I’m interested in becoming involved in the parking task force.
People come to Vail for an experience! They come from all over the world to
experience something different like the best views, restaurants, shopping, and
escape their day-to-day life. As you know Vail isn’t for everybody as the
lodging prices commend a high night rate and those type of customers do not
want to take a bus. They want convenience. I worked at Neiman Marcus for
several years and Stanley Marcus was a master at customer service. This
quote spoke to me.
“Running those poor steers back and forth in the heat is
ridiculous. What they ought to do is put the steers in the
convention hall and run the delegates.” Stanley Marcus
It is so important that our town and business work together to provide the
highest level of service! From the parking to the store and restaurant
experiences.
If our customers, can find a way to get to the Village, then it personally affects
us all of us. We are a small family-owned business and need to generate as
much sales as possible during the high season so we can survive during the
low times.
Let’s working together with other small business owners and the Town to
create a solution that provides an exceptional service for our customers. It
starts at the parking.
Sincerely,
Hilary Magner
April 19, 2022 - Page 200 of 205
From:Tammy Nagel
To:Council Dist List; Greg Hall; Stephanie Bibbens
Subject:Fwd: Vail Parking & Transportation Task Force Expands Reach
Date:Wednesday, March 23, 2022 5:35:53 AM
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Please see the below letter of interest
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From: Chad Stephens <Chad@antlersvail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:59:38 PM
To: Tammy Nagel <TNagel@vailgov.com>
Subject: Vail Parking & Transportation Task Force Expands Reach
Hello Ms. Nagle
I am emailing as interest in being part of the Vail Parking & Transportation Task Force. I am front
office manager from Antlers at Vail, and would love to be considered as the one person from the
lodging community.
Thank you!
Kind regards,
Chad Stephens
Front Office Manager
P: 970-476-2471 Ext. 166 | F: 970-476-4146
April 19, 2022 - Page 201 of 205
From:Ross Sappenfield
To:Stephanie Bibbens
Subject:Fwd: Vail Parking and Mobility Task Force - Letter of Interest
Date:Monday, March 21, 2022 7:52:12 PM
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Ross Sappenfield <ross.sappenfield@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 7:50 PM
Subject: Vail Parking and Mobility Task Force - Letter of Interest
To: <tnagel@vailgov.com>, Jonathan Staufer <JStaufer@vailgov.com>
March, 21, 2022
Mayor Langmaid (℅ Vail Town Clerk),
I was pleasantly surprised to receive a TOV news link from Jonathan Staufer today. The
announcement of the expansion of the transportation task force is exciting and I am happy
to be sending this letter of interest to be considered for the Vail Parking and Mobility Task
Force “community-at-large” representative.
Living in the Vail Valley since 1989, I have always been invested in using public
transportation, my road bike, mountain bike and e-bike to get around. I have lived in many
areas of the Vail Valley and have personal experience with the ease and challenges of
commuting to the town center from East Vail, West Vail, Eagle-Vail and Eagle. I have also
witnessed recent changes in parking and traffic that have made bike commuting to and
from East Vail increasingly hazardous and I would like to be a part of a long-term solution
(Please see my letter to the Vail Town Council 3/3/22 for more details).
As a thirty year veteran high school science teacher at Vail Mountain School, I am very
familiar with daily carpooling issues and many diverse transportation-based activities of the
students, teachers and parents; all full time residents in our community. Thus, I have
unique insight into both old and new commuter constraints of living and working (or going to
school) in Vail.
Finally, I am personally invested in reducing my ecological footprint to live a more
sustainable lifestyle and continue to seek new ways to do so. My hope is to be part of a
community that openly shares this value, is progressvie in creating opportunities to live this
value, and encourages its guests and residents to make ecologically informed choices that
enhance the overall Vail experience.
If my background and passion are what you are looking for on this task-force, I would be
honored to serve.
April 19, 2022 - Page 202 of 205
Sincerely,
Ross Sappenfield
2897 Timber Creek Drive; D25
Vail, Co 81657
ross.sappenfield@gmail.com
970-471-2571
April 19, 2022 - Page 203 of 205
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:
E xecutive S ession pursuant to:
1. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to have a conference with the Town A ttorney to receive legal advice
on specif ic legal questions, and C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters
that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators
on the topic of pending litigation, Town of Vail v. Town of Vail, case number: 2021C V 30084;
2. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to have a conference with the Town A ttorney to receive legal advice
on specific legal questions, C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that
may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy f or negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators, and
C.R.S . §24-6-402(4)(a) to consider the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real,
personal or other property on the topic of the acquisition of property described as E ast Vail
Workforce Housing Subdivision L ot 1, and generally referred to as the Booth Heights L and Site;
3. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to have a conference with the Town A ttorney to receive legal advice
on specific legal questions and C .R .S. §24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters
that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators
on the topic of the agreement between the Town of Vail and Vail A ssociates I nc., to manage peak
periods on Vail Mountain:
4. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to
negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators on the topic of
interviewing search firms to assist in the hiring of the Town of Vail Town Manager; and
5. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to have a conference with the Town A ttorney to receive legal advice
on specific legal questions on the topic of Ordinance No. 6, 2022 Amending S ection 12-14-17 and
12-21-17 of the Vail Town Code to establish setbacks from Gore Creek and its tributaries.
P RE S E NT E R(S ): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
April 19, 2022 - Page 204 of 205
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: Recess 5:30 pm (estimate)
April 19, 2022 - Page 205 of 205