HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-02 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Town Council Evening Meeting Agenda1.Citizen Participation (10 min.)
2.Any action as a result of executive session
3.Proclamation
3.1 Proclamation No. 5, Series of 2023, Wildfire Preparedness
Month
5 mins.
Read Proclamation into the record.
Presenter(s): Paul Cada, Wildland Program Manager
Background: This is a joint proclamation with Eagle County
and the towns within the county declaring May to be Wildfire
Awareness Month. Residents are encouraged to take action to
reduce the threat of wildfire and prepare for a potential wildfire.
4.Consent Agenda (5 min.)
4.1 Resolution No. 16, Series of 2023, A Resolution of the Vail
Town Council Approving the Grant of an Easement to the
Eagle River Water and Sanitation District
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No.
16, Series of 2023.
Background: The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District is
requesting an easement from the town to install and maintain
water lines to the Residences at Main Vail.
4.2 Contract Award to American Mechanical Services for
Replacement of Police Department Roof Top Units
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with
American Mechanical Services, in a form approved by the
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Evening Session Agenda
Town Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_grPZuI9ZR6eYmlqic_Yo8Q
6:00 PM, May 2, 2023
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 will be taken on each agenda item.
Citizen participation offers an opportunity for citizens to express opinions or ask questions regarding
town services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any items that are not on the agenda.
Please attempt to keep comments to three minutes; time limits established are to provide efficiency in
the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal opportunity for everyone wishing to speak.
2023 Wildfire Preparedness Month Proclamation.docx
2023-16 Resolution for ERWSD Water Line Easement.pdf
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Town Attorney, in an amount of, and not to exceed,
$124,052.00.
Background: The purpose of this item is a request for approval
of a change order to American Mechanical Services for the
final two Police Department Roof Top Unit replacements.
4.3 Contract Award to the Cumming Group to become the
Dobson Owner's Representative
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with
Cumming Group, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, in
the amount of, not to exceed $217,500.00.
Background: At the February 21 town council meeting, the
town manager received direction to solicit owner’s
representative services from qualified firms for the Dobson Ice
Arena redevelopment project. The purpose of this item is a
request for approval to authorize the Town Manager to enter
into a contract with Cumming Group to provide owner’s
representative services for the project.
4.4 Contract Award to AVI-SPL, LLC to Upgrade the
Audio/Video Capabilities at the Grandview Room
Authorize the Town Manger to enter into an agreement, in a
form approved by the Town Attorney, with AVI-SPL, LLC not to
exceed $75,000.00, to upgrade the A/V capabilities at the
Grandview Room.
Background: With the advent of hybrid meetings where people
may attend in person or over Zoom, video and audio
technology upgrades are required to continue the high quality
of our public meetings.
5.Town Manager Report (10 min.)
5.1 Council Matters and Status Report
5.2 SB23-213 Update
5.3 E-Bike Share Program Update
6.Action Items
6.1 Resolution No. 15, Series of 2023, A Resolution for
Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan
30 min.
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No.
15, Series 2023.
Presenter(s): Greg Roy, Senior Planner and Cameron Millard,
Energy Efficiency Coordinator
Background: Please see memo.
CouncilMemo 05-02-2023 Police Roof Top Units.docx
CouncilMemo_05-02-2023_Cumming_Contract_Award.docx
AVI-SPL Grandview Room AV Agreement.pdf
230502 Matters.pdf
E-Bike Share 2023 Update Memo 050223.docx
Resolution No. 15 EV Readiness Memo.pdf
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6.2 Ordinance No. 9, Series of 2023, First Reading, An
Ordinance of the Town Council Repealing and Reenacting
Section 7-10-9 of the Vail Town Code, Concerning the
Penalty for Violations of Certain Commercial
Transportation Regulations
10 min.
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 9,
Series 2023.
Presenter(s): Commander Matt Westenfelder, Vail Police
Department
Background: The police department is requesting to change
the penalty section of the passenger transportation ordinance.
The current penalty section is cumbersome and causes
confusion. The existing section would be replaced by Section
1-4-1, which governs the majority of ordinances.
6.3 Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2023, First Reading, An
Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Vail,
Colorado Amending the Definition of Unclaimed Property
under the Vail Town Code
10 min.
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No.
10, Series 2023.
Presenter(s): Commander Lachlan Crawford, Vail Police
Department
Background: The police department is requesting a change to
the lost property ordinance. We would like to change the 180
day waiting period for found property to 90 days. This will not
affect jewelry or currency which will remain at 180 days.
7.Public Hearings
7.1 Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2023, Second Reading, An
Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Vail
Amending Section 4-2-4 of the Vail Town Code to Permit
Alcoholic Beverage Tastings at Fermented Malt Beverage
and Wine Retailers
5 min.
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 8,
Series of 2023 upon second reading.
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Background: On March 1, 2023, Proposition 125 amended the
above-mentioned statutory section to add fermented malt
beverages and wine retailers to the list of licensees that are
permitted to conduct tastings. The Town now desires to amend
the Vail Town Code to include fermented malt beverage and
wine retailers as licensees that may apply for tastings.
Attachment A. Resolution No. 15 042523.pdf
Attachment B. TOV EV Readiness Plan 2023.pdf
Attachment C. PEC23-0001 Staff Memo .pdf
Attachment D. PEC Results 02-27-23.pdf
Attachment E. EV Readiness Plan Presentation.pdf
Comm_Trans_Penalty-O041923.pdf
Unclaimed Property-O042023.docx
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8.Adjournment 7:15pm (estimate)
Tastings-O040523.docx
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
TIME:5 mins.
SUBMITTED BY:Mark Novak, Fire Department
ITEM TYPE:Proclamation
AGENDA SECTION:Proclamation
SUBJECT:Proclamation No. 5, Series of 2023, Wildfire Preparedness Month
SUGGESTED ACTION:Read Proclamation into the record.
PRESENTER(S):Paul Cada, Wildland Program Manager
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
2023 Wildfire Preparedness Month Proclamation.docx
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Proclamation No. 5, Series of 2023
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY
OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO AND THE TOWNS OF GYPSUM, MINTURN, EAGLE,
REDCLIFF, AVON AND VAIL, PROCLAIMING MAY 2023 AS WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS
MONTH
WHEREAS,twenty of Colorado’s largest wildfires have occurred within the last twenty
years. Four out of the five largest fires in state history have occurred within the last four years,
including the most destructive fire in state history; and
WHEREAS,warmer temperatures, drought, and continued development in the
wildland-urban interface have made wildfire mitigation a top priority for Vail and surrounding
jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County and the Towns of Gypsum, Minturn, Eagle, Redcliff, Avon and
Vail have determined that they share the common goals of wildfire risk reduction, wildfire
preparedness and public education; and that collaboration in these areas will lead to unified and
fire-adapted communities throughout Eagle County and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS,Wildfire Preparedness Month is focused on encouraging residents to learn
about wildfire safety and take steps to reduce wildfire risk in and around their homes and
businesses; and
WHEREAS,the Town of Vail desires to join in support of Wildfire Preparedness Month
and to designate May 2023 as Wildfire Preparedness Month in Eagle County and in the
participating Towns.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Vail Town Council joins Eagle County and the Towns of
Gypsum, Minturn, Eagle, Redcliff, Avon hereby proclaiming May 2023 to be Wildfire
Preparedness Month. The Town of Vail encourages its citizens to observe this month with
educational programs and to take action now to reduce the wildfire threat and prepare their
homes, families and community for wildfire, and stay prepared throughout the year.
Dated this 2nd day of May 2023
Vail Town Council Attest:
___________________________
Kim Langmaid, Mayor Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Greg Hall, Public Works
ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda
AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (5 min.)
SUBJECT:Resolution No. 16, Series of 2023, A Resolution of the Vail Town
Council Approving the Grant of an Easement to the Eagle River
Water and Sanitation District
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 16,
Series of 2023.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
2023-16 Resolution for ERWSD Water Line Easement.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 16
SERIES 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL APPROVING THE
GRANT OF AN EASEMENT TO THE EAGLE RIVER WATER AND
SANITATION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District has requested an
easement from the Town to install and maintain water lines to Residences at Main Vail
located at 129 North Frontage Road West, Vail, CO 81657 (the "Easement").
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. The Town Council hereby approves the Easement in substantially
the same form as attached hereto, subject to approval by the Town Attorney. Upon such
approval, the Town Manager is authorized to execute the Easement on behalf of the
Town.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2nd day of May, 2023.
______________________________
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Greg Hall, Public Works
ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda
AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (5 min.)
SUBJECT:Contract Award to American Mechanical Services for
Replacement of Police Department Roof Top Units
SUGGESTED ACTION:Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with
American Mechanical Services, in a form approved by the Town
Attorney, in an amount of, and not to exceed, $124,052.00.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
CouncilMemo 05-02-2023 Police Roof Top Units.docx
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To:Vail Town Council
From:Public Works Department
Date:May 2, 2023
Subject:Replacement of Police Department Roof Top Units
I.SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is a request for approval of a change order to American
Mechanical Services for the final two Police Department Roof Top Unit replacement.
Public work has been working for several years to complete the installation of the aging
roof top units for the police department. The new units provide state of the art heat and
cooling. They are smart units which provide either heat or dependent on what the
thermostat is calling for. There are eight units total and to date four have been replaced.
The next two units were ordered earlier this year and are scheduled to be delivered in
October of 2023. The last two units have lead times of 27 and 66 weeks. We would like
to order those units now in order to have them in the spring of 2024 so they can be
installed upon receipt
The first four units were installed by American Mechanical Services and they are under
contract to install the unit that will be receive in 2023.
II.RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a change order to American Mechanical
Services , in a form approved by the Town Attorney, in the amount of, and not to exceed
$124,052.00.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Greg Hall, Public Works
ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda
AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (5 min.)
SUBJECT:Contract Award to the Cumming Group to become the Dobson
Owner's Representative
SUGGESTED ACTION:Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with
Cumming Group, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, in the
amount of, not to exceed $217,500.00.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
CouncilMemo_05-02-2023_Cumming_Contract_Award.docx
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To:Vail Town Council
From:Public Works Department, Deputy Town Manager
Date:May 2, 2023
Subject:Contract Award Dobson Ice Arena Owner’s Representative Cumming Group
I.SUMMARYc
The purpose of this item is a request for approval to authorize the Town Manager to
enter into a contract with Cumming Group to provide owner’s representative services for
the Dobson Ice Arena redevelopment project.
The Town Manager at the February 21, 2023 town council meeting received direction to
solicit owner’s representative services from qualified firms for the Dobson project. An
RFP was issued on March 3
rd and the town received 7 responses. An interdepartmental
team reviewed the proposals and selected 4 firms which were interviewed. The team
unanimously selected Cumming Group after performing reference checks and a final sit
down with the Cumming Group team to review the scope of work in further detail.
Cumming Group and the team proposed has been the Owner’s representative over the
last 8 years for the various Vail Health projects.
This is for preconstruction services and there will be a second phase to cover the
owner’s representative services during construction.
II.RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract to Cumming Group, in a form
approved by the Town Attorney, in the amount of, and not to exceed $ 217,500.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.4
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:TJ Johnson, Information Technology
ITEM TYPE:Consent Agenda
AGENDA SECTION:Consent Agenda (5 min.)
SUBJECT:Contract Award to AVI-SPL, LLC to Upgrade the Audio/Video
Capabilities at the Grandview Room
SUGGESTED ACTION:Authorize the Town Manger to enter into an agreement, in a form
approved by the Town Attorney, with AVI-SPL, LLC not to exceed
$75,000.00, to upgrade the A/V capabilities at the Grandview Room.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
AVI-SPL Grandview Room AV Agreement.pdf
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To: Vail Town Council
From: IT Department
Date: May 2, 2023
Subject: Grandview Room AV Agreement with AVI-SPL
I. PURPOSE
Request that the Council approve an agreement with AVI-SPL to upgrade the audio/visual
equipment at the Grandview room in Lionshead.
II. BACKGROUND
With the advent of hybrid meetings where presenters, citizens, interested parties, and Council or
board members may attend in person or over Zoom, video and audio technology upgrades are
required to continue the high quality of our public meetings. Further, the Grandview room has
been used numerous times for these meetings, and we expect that this usage will only grow as
time goes on. We discussed our options with 3 different qualified vendors and received bids
from two of them (the third could not meet our timeline). With this information in hand, we
decided that AVI-SPL offered the best combination of equipment and pricing. This project was
already included in the approved capital budget for 2023.
III. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
Direct the Town Manger to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney,
with AVI-SPL, LLC to upgrade components of the town’s audio/visual systems in the Grandview
room for an amount not to exceed $75,000.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Town Manager Report
AGENDA SECTION:Town Manager Report (10 min.)
SUBJECT:Council Matters and Status Report
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
230502 Matters.pdf
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COUNCIL MATTERS
Status Report
Report for May 2, 2023
o Enforcement of pedestrian areas and bike use: Council requested more
enforcement of bike dismount zones as we head into warmer months. Greg Hall,
Public Works Director reported that new, larger signs are being placed now.
o Trail Closures: Council reminded the public to please respect trail closures now
in effect. VVMTA.org is the place for more information .
o Speeding in Intermountain: Council requested more police presence in the
area. Staff will return later in May with speed data.
o Vail Composting Program: We have exceeded the critical mass needed for Vail
Honeywagon to continue the curbside compost program in West Vail! As of last
Wednesday, there were a total 36 current participants and 55 interested, taking
us to 91 households. There are nearly 50 households in East Vail also interested,
and if we can get up to 75 households, Honeywagon will expand the program
there too. Please continue to send people to https://lovevail.org/compost/ for
more information.
Social Media Tracking
This week we are providing our weekly post report, so council can review the type of
content we share and see which topics garner the most interest.
Social Media Performance Report
In the News
April 13
Flood Prep
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/eagle-county-officials-are-well-underway-with-preparations-for-
possible-spring-flooding/
Trail Closures
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/trail-closures-extended-in-avon-set-to-begin-in-vail/
HB 1255
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https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/government/2023-04-13/growth-caps-on-colorados-cities-and-
towns-could-be-a-thing-of-the-past-thanks-to-a-new-bill
April 14
SB23 213
https://www.cpr.org/2023/04/14/colorado-housing-bill-ski-town-exemptions/
April 16
SB23 213 - letter
https://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/lewis-an-admirable-goal-and-a-bad-plan/
Mike Johnston for Denver Mayor
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/denver-mayoral-candidate-was-shaped-by-his-years-growing-
up-in-vail/
April 17
Summer Parking
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-to-review-summer-parking-operations/
SB23 213
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/do-the-proposed-amendments-to-the-land-use-bill-do-enough-
for-mountain-communities/
Stewardship Roadmap
https://www.realvail.com/vail-town-council-to-weigh-stewardship-roadmap/a15975/
West Middle Creek Soil Work
https://www.realvail.com/geotechnical-work-underway-at-west-middle-creek-as-housing-plan-
continues/a15978/
April 18
Summer Bus Transition
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/eagle-county-transit-agencies-transition-to-summer-schedules/
Corporate Greed in Ski Towns
https://www.powder.com/trending-news/corporate-greed-ski-towns
April 19
Stewardship Roadmap
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/whats-the-future-of-vails-stewardship-roadmap/
April 21
Safety of Lithium-Ion Batteries
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https://www.vaildaily.com/news/could-lithium-ion-battery-hazards-threaten-electric-mobility-
adoption-in-vail-and-eagle-county/
Vail Clean-Up Efforts - letter
https://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/letter-rest-of-valley-could-learn-from-vails-cleanup-efforts/
April 23
Mountain Towns 2030
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-to-host-mountain-towns-2030-climate-solutions-summit-this-
october/
April 24
Summer Bus Schedule
https://www.realvail.com/town-of-vail-moves-to-summer-bus-operations/a15991/
E-Bikes for Essentials
https://www.realvail.com/town-of-vail-to-provide-8-e-bikes-for-essentials/a16005/
Former Vail PD Officer New Charges
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/former-vail-police-officer-charged-with-soliciting-prostitution-in-
addition-to-harassment/
BB Gun Incident
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/vail-police-seek-information-on-damage-to-west-vail-properties/
April 25
Bike Share
https://www.bicycling.com/news/a43699183/colorado-bike-share-designed-for-mountains/
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/bike-share-designed-mountains-172800277.html
April 26
Jo-Jo Liles - column
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/brown-our-valley-loses-an-original/
Upcoming Council Events
o June 5-8 - St. Anton officials to visit Vail
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Town Manager Report
AGENDA SECTION:Town Manager Report (10 min.)
SUBJECT:SB23-213 Update
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Town Manager Report
AGENDA SECTION:Town Manager Report (10 min.)
SUBJECT:E-Bike Share Program Update
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
E-Bike Share 2023 Update Memo 050223.docx
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To:Vail Town Council
From:Environmental Sustainability Department
Date:May 2, 2023
Subject:Shift Bike - Regional Electric Bike Share 2023 Update
I.Purpose
The purpose of this memo is to update the Vail Town Council on the 2023 Shift Bike regional
electric bike share program as part of the Town Manager’s update.
II.Background
Following the 2022 Shift Bike Regional Electric Bike Share Program, Vail Town Council
allocated $225,000 in the 2023 budget for staff to launch an expanded regional electric bike
share program in collaboration with Town of Avon, EagleVail Metro District, Edwards Metro
District, and Eagle County Government.
After successful implementation of the Shift Bike regional electric bike share in 2022 with over
21,750 miles logged and 7,400 trips taken, the partner communities opted to continue working
with Drop Mobility to implement the turnkey program in 2023.
The total budget from Drop Mobility for the expanded system in 2023 is $428,150. Each partner
community will contribute the following amount for 2023: Vail (52.2%)- $223,743; Avon (22.6%)-
$96,679; EagleVail (9%)- $38,672; Eagle County Government (11.7%)- $50,000; and Edwards
Metro District (4.5%)- $19,056. Payments will be made at the following intervals: 50% upon
contract execution and 50% upon delivery and installation of the system. The partner
communities secured $50,000 through the Colorado Department of Transportation’s TDM
Innovation Grant to help proportionately offset the expansion costs in each partner community.
III.2023 Shift Bike Plan
The 2023 proposal includes leasing of 155 electric bikes and 33 hub stations throughout Vail,
EagleVail, Avon, and Edwards for 2023. This is an increase from 90 electric bikes and 15
stations deployed in 2022. Hardware will be distributed proportionately to funding allocations per
community. Vail will receive 81 bikes and 16 stations (an increase from 63 bikes and 12 stations
in 2022), Avon 35 bikes and 9 stations, EagleVail 14 bikes and 3 stations, and Edwards 25
bikes and 5 stations.
Vail Hub Station Locations-existing hub stations will be maintained at:
Ellefson Park
Intermountain Pocket Park
West Vail Mall bus stop
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Donovan Park
Simba Run bus stop
Lionshead Transit Center
Vail Public Library parking lot
Vail Village Transit Center
Ford Park
Booth Lake trailhead
Pitkin Creek bus stop
Bighorn Park
Three of the four new hub stations will be located at:
Timber Ridge
Middle Creek
Glacier Court bus stop (no summer bus service)
The fourth station was initially planned at the top of Buffehr Creek; however, after additional
consideration and some public input, staff recommends installing a hub station at the town’s
Municipal Building to provide a station for the public coming to conduct town business to have a
location to park and end a ride. The station at the top of Buffehr Creek will be installed in 2024
along with additional proposed stations in the Matterhorn neighborhood and other locations
around Vail to further expand and connect the system.
In addition, staff is working on infrastructure improvements at many of the new and existing
stations, adding gravel pads, and permanent bike racks. The infrastructure improvements will
begin as soon as snow melts in several of the station locations allowing for the work to be
completed.
Pricing: The pricing structure will remain the same as 2022. The Pay As You Go rate was $3 to
unlock the bike and included the first 30 minutes of ride time with $0.40/minute after. Locals only
memberships were $100 for the season or $25 per month and included 60 minutes of ride time
daily and $0.10/minute thereafter. Locals are defined as living, working, or owning property in
Eagle County. The equity membership is $25 for the entire season and includes 60 minutes of
ride time daily and $0.05/min thereafter. There is no unlock fee on the memberships. The equity
membership will be expanded to include senior citizens and people with disabilities.
Marketing, Education, and Outreach: Staff will work with Drop Mobility to provide education
and outreach to inform users of the differences between e-bike share programs (commuting,
shorter rides) and e-bike rental programs (longer excursions, multi-day usage, recreation, etc.).
Ideally this will create a complimentary program to e-bike rental and sales through local bike
shops. Drop Mobility has completed the Spanish translations on the mobile app and website,
which will go live soon. The marketing efforts in 2023 will be ramped up and include a pre-
season campaign starting in early May with an early bird rate on memberships and a
membership giveaway. To reduce parking challenges and encourage use of getting to Vail via
bike during GoPro Mountain Games, a special 4-day weekend pass is being created for that
event. A helmet giveaway program in partnership with Vail Health will also take place this
season. On-going marketing will be enhanced throughout the duration of the operating season.
A part-time locally based marketing person has been hired by Drop mobility to collect content for
social media, provide on the ground education and outreach at hub stations, and improve
overall marketing efforts. Drop Mobility is working with the partner communities to secure
potential sponsors for the system.
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System Launch: While the tentative plan was to launch mid-May, due to continued winter
weather leading to challenges for infrastructure upgrades at Town of Vail locations, the Shift
Bike e-bike share program will launch no later than June 2nd and run through October 31, 2023.
The official launch event is being planned and will take place in Edwards since that is the newly
expanded area. Details will be available soon.
IV. Request from Council
Does council support the station locations outlined and the operating plan for 2023?
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
TIME:30 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Cameron Millard, Environmental Sustainability
ITEM TYPE:Resolution
AGENDA SECTION:Action Items
SUBJECT:Resolution No. 15, Series of 2023, A Resolution for Electric
Vehicle Readiness Plan
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 15,
Series 2023.
PRESENTER(S):Greg Roy, Senior Planner and Cameron Millard, Energy Efficiency
Coordinator
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 15 EV Readiness Memo.pdf
Attachment A. Resolution No. 15 042523.pdf
Attachment B. TOV EV Readiness Plan 2023.pdf
Attachment C. PEC23-0001 Staff Memo .pdf
Attachment D. PEC Results 02-27-23.pdf
Attachment E. EV Readiness Plan Presentation.pdf
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TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: May 2, 2023
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 15, Series of 2023 A Resolution of the Vail Town Council
Adopting the Town of Vail Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan
I. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
The applicant, Town of Vail, represented by Cameron Millard, Energy Efficiency
Coordinator, is requesting approval of Resolution No. 15, Series of 2023, a resolution
adopting the Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan (the “Plan”).
The EVRP describes the overall vision for the Town and the related climate goals in the
EV Readiness Vision and EV Readiness Climate Goals section. The EVRP is broken
down into the following sections that list specific goals, and strategies for each item: EV
Charging Infrastructure, Fleet Vehicles, EV Policy, Community EV Readiness, and
Micro-Mobility.
II. BACKGROUND
On October 19, 2021, the Vail Town Council adopted the Go Electric Vehicle (GoEV)
City Resolution No. 48, Series of 2021. The GoEV City Resolution is a pledge to
implement strategies to reduce transportation-related emissions through the
electrification of vehicles community-wide as well as alternative mobility solutions.
Through the GoEV City Resolution, the Town of Vail committed to develop policies and
strategies to meet eight transportation electrification objectives.
In response to the GoEV City Resolution, staff has created the Town of Vail EV
Readiness Plan (The Plan). The Plan identifies goals and strategies for implementing
the objectives of the resolution; including infrastructure, fleet, policy, community, and
micro-mobility outcomes. These goals and strategies have been critically evaluated
across multiple departments, including Environmental Sustainability, Public Works,
Planning, Parking, Streets, and Fire.
Recent changes to the Plan include an expansion to electric fleets on page 9 to include
fleet gas-powered equipment such as lawncare tools in the procurement strategy. An
additional strategy was also added under micro-mobility on page 15 to include the
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development of policies, infrastructure and education to improve the safety of
pedestrians and users of micro-mobility devices in Vail. Finally, Appendix D (EV FAQs)
was revised to highlight safety tips when using and charging battery powered mobility
devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters, and electric vehicles.
III. CRITERIA
The EVRP defines a vision for how to carry out the pledge to implement strategies that
reduce transportation-related emissions as adopted by the GoEV City Resolution. This
plan creates goals on how to reduce vehicle emissions and outlines strategies to reach
those goals.
Adoption of a Master Plan
The adoption of an amendment or update to a master plan needs to be in concert with
the Town of Vail’s Comprehensive Master Plan. The adopted master plan shall support,
strengthen, and further the development objectives of the town. To ensure consistency
with these objectives, the following factors for consideration are applied.
1) How conditions have changed since the original plan was adopted;
Staff finds that conditions have changed in the following manner since the adoption of
the Vail Land Use Plan on November 18, 1986, and last amended on January 28, 2009:
• Significant population growth in Vail and Eagle County
• Increased summer visitation
• Increased skier visitation days
These changes have increased the importance of sustainable modes of transportation
that reduce environmental footprints. The proposed EV Readiness Plan is a tool to prepare the Town to be proactive in the future as these conditions continue to change and EV travel becomes more common.
2) How is the original plan in error?
Staff does not find that the Vail Land Use Plan is in error. In order to remain relevant and
consistent with the changing conditions and goals of the community, the plan needs to
be updated consistently, including this type of priority plan adoption.
The adoption of the 2023 EVRP furthers the environmental goals of the Town which
have become a priority in recent years. The original Land Use Plan mentions
environmental impacts in the plan but does not go into detail on those items. The
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adoption of the EVRP would introduce specific goals for areas not mentioned in the
updated Land Use Plan and broaden the scope of the environmental aspects of the
Plan.
3) How the addition, deletion, or change to the Vail Land Use Plan is in
concert with the plan in general.
Staff finds that the identified purpose and goals of the EVRP are consistent with the
stated goal and objectives of the original and proposed Vail Land Use Plan. Specifically
listed below:
General Growth/Development
1.2: The quality of the environment including air, water and other natural resources
should be protected as the Town grows.
IV. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On February 27, 2023, the Planning and Environmental Commission, in a unanimous
vote of 6-0 (Lipnick absent), recommended approval of the Electric Vehicle Readiness
Plan to the Vail Town Council, with the following findings:
“Based on the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and Environmental
Commission finds:
1. The EV Readiness Plan was developed with extensive community input and
participation by the Planning and Environmental Commission; and
2. The 2023 EV Readiness Plan is consistent with the applicable elements of
the Vail Comprehensive Plan and furthers the goals and development
objectives of the community.”
V. RECOMMENDED MOTION
“I move to approve Resolution No. 15, Series of 2023, A Resolution of the Vail Town
Council Adopting the Town of Vail Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, with the findings
found on page 3 of the staff memorandum.”
VI. ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution No. 15, Series of 2023
B. TOV EV Readiness Plan 2023
C. PEC23-0001 Staff Report
D. PEC Results 02-27-23
E. EV Readiness Presentation
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RESOLUTION NO. 15
SERIES OF 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL ADOPTING THE TOWN OF VAIL
ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS PLAN
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is committed to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions by 50% by 2030, and 80% by 2050 in order to reduce our contribution to
global climate change;
WHEREAS, electrification of the transportation system is an important
component of reducing reliance on fossil fuels;
WHEREAS, the local electric utility provider, Holy Cross Energy, aims to provide
over 90% renewable energy to the community by the end of 2024 and 100% by 2030;
WHEREAS, on October 19th of 2021, Vail Town Council unanimously adopted
the Go Electric Vehicle (GoEV) City Resolution, No. 48, Series of 2021;
WHEREAS, the GoEV City Resolution is a pledge to implement strategies to
reduce transportation related emissions through the electrification of vehicles
community-wide and also by alternative mobility solutions;
WHEREAS, through the GoEV City Resolution, the Town of Vail committed to
develop policies and strategies to meet transportation electrification objectives;
WHEREAS, in response to the GoEV City Resolution, staff has created the Town
of Vail EV Readiness Plan (The Plan).
WHEREAS, the Plan identifies goals and strategies for implementing the
objectives on page 2 of the GoEV City Resolution, including infrastructure, fleet, policy,
community, and micro-mobility outcomes;
WHEREAS, the Plan’s goals and strategies have been critically evaluated across
multiple departments, including Environmental Sustainability, Public Works, Planning,
Parking, Streets, and Fire;
WHEREAS, the EV Readiness Plan was developed with extensive community
input and participation by the Planning and Environmental Commission; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2023, the Planning and Environmental Commission
unanimously moved to forward a recommendation of approval for the adoption of the
Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan to the Vail Town Council.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL:
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Section 1. Having reviewed the Plan and considered the recommendation of the
Planning and Environmental Commission and Town staff, the Town Council finds as
follows:
a. The Plan meets the above-referenced goals and objectives.
b. The Plan is consistent with the Vail Comprehensive Plan and the Vail Land
Use Plan
Section 2. Based on the foregoing findings, the Vail Town Council hereby adopts
the Town of Vail Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town of
Vail held this 2nd day of May, 2023.
_________________________
Kimberly Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk
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TOWN OF VAIL / 2023ELECTRIC VEHICLE
READINESS PLAN
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2 Executive Summary
3 Introduction
4 EV Readiness Vision
5 EV Readiness Climate Goals
6 EV Charging Infrastructure
Background, Goals, Strategies
8 Fleet Vehicles
Background, Goals, Strategies
10 EV Policy
Background, Goals, Strategies
12 Community EV Readiness
Background, Goals, Strategies
14 Micro-Mobility
Background, Goals, Strategies
APPENDICES
16 Appendix A Definitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations
16 Appendix B EV Equity
19 Appendix C EV Adoption Rates
20 Appendix D EV FAQs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOWN OF VAIL EV Readiness Plan 2023 1
22 Appendix E EV Incentives
23 Appendix F References
24 Appendix G Go EV City Resolution
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
TOWN OF VAIL 2023
ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS PLAN
Written by:
Cameron Millard
Town of Vail Energy Efficiency Coordinator
With contributions from:
Kristen Bertuglia
Town of Vail Environmental Sustainability Director
Beth Markham
Town of Vail Environmental Sustainability Manager
Chris Southwick
Town of Vail Mobility Innovation Coordinator
Matthew Shmigelsky
Arcos Mobility
With thanks to:
Greg Hall, Town of Vail Public Works Director
Jeff Darnall, Town of Vail Fleet Manager
Ryan Ocepek, Town of Vail Fire Marshal
Charlie Turnbull, Town of Vail Streets Supervisor
Kris Widlak, Town of Vail Communications Director
Greg Roy, Town of Vail Senior Planner
Marc Sacconi, BG Buildingworks, Inc
Design by:
Elizabeth Litwiller
Squeeze Designz
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GOALS in each area are
identi fi ed to achieve the desired
conditi on of EV readiness,
including the rapid and
equitable adopti on of electric
vehicles and micro-mobility
soluti ons. These goals include:
A rapid expansion of public
charging infrastructure,
resulti ng in a tenfold
increase in Level 2 chargers
by 2030
Lead-by-example adopti on
of electric fl eet and transit
vehicles at the Town of Vail,
resulti ng in a 30% electric
fl eet by 2030
Financial and development
policies that reduce barriers
to adopti on and increase
benefi ts of ownership
Communitywide EV
readiness, including a 10%
year-over-year adopti on
rate of electric vehicles
among new registrati ons,
suffi cient private charging
infrastructure to meet
demand, and equitable
access to EVs for all
Increased use of and access
to micro-mobility soluti ons
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 The Internati onal Council on Clean Transportati on: htt ps://theicct.org/2022-update-ev-sales-us-eu-ch-aug22/
2 Electrifi cati on Coaliti on: htt ps://electrifi cati oncoaliti on.org/work/federal-ev-policy/infl ati on-reducti on-act/
INTRODUCTION
The Town of Vail is a premier internati onal mountain resort desti nati on in the heart of the
Rocky Mountains of Colorado. As a year-round resort community, skiing is at the heart
of the economy and culture in Vail. Therefore, the town is deeply committ ed to reducing
contributi ons to global climate change to preserve not only our snow, but the fragile
mountain ecosystems, wildlife and watershed that consti tute the local environment. To
that end Vail has committ ed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and
80% by 2050.
Welcoming 2.5 million guests annually, the Town of Vail is also the fi rst certi fi ed
Sustainable Desti nati on under the Mountain IDEAL Standard. As such, the town must
meet and maintain progress on over 40 sustainability criteria, including signifi cant
community-wide reducti ons in greenhouse gases. In October of 2021, Vail Town Council
adopted Resoluti on No. 48, Series of 2021, to become a designated GoEV City. This
signifi es the town’s commitment to advancing the transiti on to electric vehicles (EVs). It
does so by prioriti zing eight goals or acti ons that help ensure a ti mely, equitable and cost-
eff ecti ve transiti on to EVs. The potenti al to reduce GHG emissions in the transportati on
sector is a criti cal and important development for meaningful climate acti on. Electric
vehicles, buses, and fl eets can help eliminate transportati on-related emissions, improve
local air quality, and lower fuel and maintenance costs, all while meeti ng the mobility and
transportati on needs of the town and community.
Electric vehicles are becoming mainstream. The U.S. market has shown the strongest
growth rate in the world in new plug-in electric vehicle registrati ons during the fi rst six
months of 20221. Major automakers have indicated that electric vehicles are the future
of their business, and California has banned gas engines from new vehicles beginning
in 2035. The Infl ati on Reducti on Act of 2022 will further incenti vize and encourage the
transiti on to electric vehicles, including $1 billion for heavy duty vehicles and buses2. The
Town of Vail must prepare for large increases in the number of EVs and the demand it will
place on charging infrastructure. Fortunately, the town is well positi oned as a municipal
leader to take signifi cant acti on to develop the infrastructure, programs, and policies
needed to support the transiti on.
INTRODUCTION EV Readiness Plan 2023 32 EV Readiness Plan 2023 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EQUITABLE access to EVs
and electric mobility is an
important aspirati on in the
plan. It is crucial to ensure
that the benefi ts of electric
vehicles are available and
accessible to all, including
underserved communiti es
and those most impacted by
air polluti on and other climate
impacts. Equity strategies are
highlighted in Appendix B
(page 16) and include:
Assisti ng multi family
housing with nearby EV
charging infrastructure
Off ering fi nancial
incenti ves for EV
adopti on
Providing bilingual
educati on and outreach
on EVs
Encouraging free
workplace charging
Developing EV car share
programs
The adopti on of the Go Electric Vehicle (GoEV) City Resoluti on established the Town of Vail’s commitment to a clean
mobility future. The town has recognized petroleum-fueled transportati on as a major source of emissions and as a
threat to the health of its consti tuents. Electric vehicles and micro-mobility soluti ons present an opportunity to achieve
deep reducti ons in carbon polluti on. The Town of Vail envisions a future in which transportati on and mobility cease to
create greenhouse gas emissions and local polluti on. This plan aims to establish policies and programs that meet this
vision and that support Colorado’s statewide goal of nearly one million EVs on its roads by 2030. Topic areas include
infrastructure, fl eets, policy, community, and micro-mobility.
This plan is intended to help the Town of Vail meet its commitments to the GoEV City Resoluti on and establish Vail as a
community in which electric vehicles and micro-mobility soluti ons are prioriti zed over petroleum-fueled transportati on.
The appendixes include additi onal informati on about EV technology but many more resources are available; some can
be found in the reference secti on. As EV technology evolves and the pace of adopti on increase, the plan will be updated
and improved. For now, the plan provides a starti ng point for understanding the opportuniti es and challenges aff orded by
electric transportati on, and the goals and strategies to make it a reality.
A set of STRATEGIES to meet
the goals are listed and have
been criti cally evaluated by
Town staff and stakeholders
to ensure eff ecti veness
and achievability. When
implemented, the strategies
will help support the adopti on
of electric vehicles across
the Vail community. These
strategies are generally
intended to:
Provide resources to
support public EV charging
infrastructure
Ensure that municipal
procurement of EVs
occurs at every reasonable
opportunity
Reduce barriers to buying
EVs and installing home
charging community wide
Create programs and
incenti ves to encourage
more equitable community
adopti on of EVs
Expand micro-
mobility programs and
infrastructure to support
adopti on of low-impact
modaliti es of travel
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CLIMATE GOALS EV Readiness Plan 2023 54 EV Readiness Plan 2023 VISION
The Town of Vail envisions a future in which
transportati on and mobility cease to create
greenhouse gas emissions and local polluti on. The
best and most equitable way to achieve this vision
is to encourage community members and visitors
to walk, bike, carpool, and use public transit. If a
trip requires a personal automobile, plug-in hybrid
and electric vehicles off er signifi cant environmental
benefi ts compared with those with strictly internal
combusti on engines. The Town of Vail will be a leader
in the adopti on and use of electric fl eet vehicles and
the deployment of public charging infrastructure.
The town will also develop policy and programs that
support the rapid and equitable adopti on of EVs.
Community EV readiness means that owning and
operati ng an EV in the Town of Vail is as easy or
easier than a conventi onal vehicle, that community
awareness and adopti on of EVs is widespread, that
barriers to ownership are minimal, and that access to
the benefi ts of EVs are available to all.
Micro-mobility is also a key element of Vail’s
transportati on prioriti es. Town of Vail’s vision elevates
micro-mobility as the preferred soluti on to meeti ng
climate and transportati on goals. Micro-mobility is an
accessible and equitable means of transportati on and
provides climate, and local air quality benefi ts, not to
menti on reducing congesti on and traffi c.
The fi gure below illustrates the Town of Vail’s
transportati on prioriti es, with alternati ve modaliti es
and micro-mobility encouraged over single-occupancy
vehicles (SOVs), and electric vehicles being preferred
over conventi onal vehicles.
EV READINESS VISION
Walk / Skate / Bike
Transit
Carpool/Car Share
SOVVehicle
Transportation Priorities for
Reduced Emissions
In response to the threat of climate change, the
Town of Vail has adopted the goals of the 2020 Eagle
County Climate Acti on Plan, which call for countywide
greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reducti on targets
of 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 (from a 2014
baseline)3. The priority acti ons identi fi ed in the plan
were selected through collaborati ve stakeholder input
and derived from science-based targets intended to
prevent catastrophic warming of the climate.
Cars, trucks and other vehicles are the second
highest source of emissions in Eagle County and
the Town of Vail. Emissions from transportati on
must be reduced in order to meet these targets.
Electric vehicles off er a viable means to reducing
transportati on emissions today.
To understand the potenti al environmental benefi ts
of electric vehicles, it is important to consider that
transportati on is the second highest source of
greenhouse gas emissions in the Town of Vail, behind
commercial buildings. Polluti on from tailpipes harms
air quality wherever a conventi onal fuel vehicle is
operated, and oil spills and toxic refi neries are also
part of the current petroleum-based energy supply.
While an electric vehicle does not have tailpipe
emissions, the electricity that powers it could create
carbon polluti on. Electrical generati on that is heavily
dependent on coal and natural gas is less benefi cial
than energy supplied with mostly renewable energies,
like wind or solar. Fortunately, Vail is served by Holy
Cross Energy (HCE), which aims to have a 100%
renewable energy supply by 2030 and net-zero
carbon emissions by 20354. HCE has been planning
for electrifi cati on of transportati on since 2018 and is
confi dent it can supply the needed power. Electricity
provided by HCE comes from nearly 55% renewable
energy today and this fact bolsters the environmental
benefi ts of electrifying transportati on in our region.
The Town of Vail also parti cipates in HCE’s PuRE
program, ensuring that 100% of the town’s
electricity (including public chargers owned by the
town) are powered with renewable energy. The
town installed 180 KW of solar energy in 2022 to
contribute renewables to the energy supply and
conti nues to prioriti ze energy effi ciency to reduce
climate emissions. Electrifying transportati on
is instrumental to meeti ng the town’s climate
acti on goals and will require signifi cant municipal
investment to achieve a successful transiti on.
EV READINESS CLIMATE GOALS
3 Climate Acti on Plan 2020 Update: htt ps://hub.walkingmountains.org/download-the-climate-acti on-plan-for-the-eagle-county-community 4 Holy Cross Energy 100x30 Strategic Plan: htt ps://www.holycross.com/100x30/strategic-plan-2020/
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INFRASTRUCTURE EV Readiness Plan 2023 76 EV Readiness Plan 2023 INFRASTRUCTURE
Public charging infrastructure should be rapidly expanded
to keep pace with the exponenti al rate of EV adopti on
underway in Colorado. EV sales are beginning to rise in the
US, and stakeholder groups such as visitors, employees, and
thru-travelers on I-70 will likely demand additi onal charging
infrastructure beyond what is currently available. The tenfold
increase in charging recommended by the ICCT is equivalent
to approximately 10% of public parking spaces in the Town
of Vail. An engineering feasibility study of town-owned
parking faciliti es was completed in 2022 and may be used to
help understand costs associated with new stati ons.
The need for DC fast charging is less well understood but is
likely conti ngent on statewide adopti on of electric vehicles
and gaps in multi family housing infrastructure. A fourfold
increase in DC fast charging by 2030 would help serve
East and West Vail communiti es and expand access in Vail
Village. Public input has indicated a need for expanded
public fast charging to serve residents and visitors to Vail.
The following goals are suggested to support EV readiness
through infrastructure investments:
EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS
Each strategy below is ranked into three groups:
INCREASING EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGIES
1 2 3
GOAL NUMBERS
LOW MED HIGH
IMPACT INTENSITY
LONG
5+yrs
MED
2-5yrs
SHORT
1-2yrs
IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME
Plan and budget for an expansion of public EV charging ports at town-owned parking
facilities to meet anticipated EV growth.
The number of new charging projects should be increased by 50% every year to match the
pace of growth. Specifi c locati ons, such as parking structures, should be made EV capable as
a single project to avoid redundancy in constructi on and installati on. New charging stati ons
should also be considered as the town acquires electric fl eet vehicles.
1 2
Develop criteria to prioritize charging infrastructure.
Public surveys, equity concerns, current stati on usage data, and locati on characteristi cs
are some of the many criteria that could be used to prioriti ze the siti ng of new stati ons.
A heat-map or similar tool may be useful to decision-making.
3
For town-owned construction projects, future-proof for EV charging with conduit and
panel capacity whenever possible.
This will save cost and eff ort with future installati ons.1
Any new, modifi ed or upgraded EV and mobility device charging station shall go through a
permit process and be subject to review in light of the most current safety standards, data,
and fi re response strategies, and tactics available.
Safety of building occupants, egress, and tacti cal response to EV fi res, which can be diffi cult
to contain, must be considered in the design and locati on of stati ons. Informati on from the
Internati onal Code Council, Nati onal Fire Protecti on Associati on, and nati onal fi re data and
standards organizati ons will conti nue to provide directi on and should be consulted for life safety
directi on.
1 2 3
Leverage public-private partnerships to build out charging infrastructure.
Revenue-sharing arrangements can eliminate upfront capital costs and ease the burden of
stati on ownership on municipal organizati ons. Innovati ve companies off er microgrid capable
and renewable energy for resilient charging stati ons. DC fast charging plazas may be best
served through this type of partnership.
1 2
Develop criteria for expanded DC fast charging opportunities and use partners for
implementation.
Power requirements, proximity to I-70, equitable access, and parking regulati ons, among other
issues, will need to be opti mized for successful DC fast charging installati ons. DC fast chargers
can serve gaps in charging infrastructure for multi family housing. Grant funding is available from
the State of Colorado for up to 80% of the cost of DC fast charging, and Holy Cross Energy may
also be willing to contribute to such a project.
2 3
5 EvaluateCO dashboard: htt ps://atlaspolicy.com/evaluateco/
6 Internati onal Council on Clean Transportati on: Colorado Charging Infrastructure Needs to Reach EV Goals
Public charging infrastructure
will consider gaps in access and
be located in places that serve
to improve equity and access to
electrifi ed transportati on.
10% of all public parking spaces
in the Town of Vail will have
Level 2 EV charging capabiliti es
by 2030 for a total of 260
charging ports.
Public DC fast chargers will
quadruple from 4 to 16 by 2030
to support residents without
charging access, thru-travelers,
and day visitors.
3
GOAL
2
GOAL
1
GOAL
The Town of Vail has had charging infrastructure in place for many years but could fall behind as regional adopti on of electric
vehicles starts to accelerate. As of November 2022, esti mates from EValuateCO, a public policy tool, show a total of 64 Level II
charging ports and 5 DC fast chargers in Vail’s zip code5. This includes public chargers and private stati ons located at businesses
and insti tuti ons such as the hospital. Home charging numbers are not available from this source. It is expected that owners of
electric vehicles will typically install charging equipment at home. However, for some multi family and condo buildings, charging
equipment may not be available and, in these cases, public charging nearby is required to close the gap in access.
To keep pace with the anti cipated adopti on of electric vehicles in the State of Colorado, the Internati onal Council on Clean
Transportati on (ICCT) esti mates the need for a more than tenfold increase in Level 2 charging infrastructure by 20306. DC fast
chargers will also need to increase, albeit at a slower rate. (DC fast charging can deliver more energy charger per day than Level
2). The chart below shows the expected number of EV charging ports that will be required to meet public demand by 2030.
CHARGER TYPE CURRENT NEEDED BY 2030
Public Level 2 Ports 26 260
Public DCFC Ports 4 16
Private Level 2 Ports 38 380
Private DCFC Ports 1 4
Total 71 670
CHARGING PORTS (PLUGS) in the Town of Vail
EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE BACKGROUND
EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
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8 EV Readiness Plan 2023 FLEET VEHICLES
FLEET VEHICLES
The Town of Vail’s public transit fl eet consists of 33
buses. Four of these are fully electric and have been
successfully operated on local bus routes for over a year.
An additi onal six batt ery electric buses have been ordered
with expected delivery in 2023. Charging occurs primarily
at the town’s Bus Barn. The facility received electrical
infrastructure upgrades with future-proofed design for
additi onal stati ons. A transit fl eet transiti on plan has also
been developed. The plan outlines the steps to transiti on
to 100% batt ery electric buses by 2032.
In additi on to the bus fl eet, the Town of Vail owns 162
registered vehicles. This includes one EV: a Nissan Leaf.
Fleet procurement policy now includes a focus on electric
vehicles and fl eet management is studying available
opti ons. The Town of Vail is likely to add several new
pool electric vehicles to its fl eet in the
coming year. These vehicles will enable
employees and key decision makers to
experience electric vehicles and develop
use cases for EVs.
For a successful transiti on to a fully
electric fl eet, procurement of EVs must be
carefully matched with charging capacity
and management of vehicle duty and
charging schedules. Fleet management
will take an acti ve role in developing the
appropriate strategies to accomplish fl eet
EV adopti on and coordinate infrastructure
needs with relevant departments. Light
duty vehicles (LDVs) are more easily
transiti oned, while medium- and heavy-
duty vehicles have limited availability but
show promising developments. Additi onal
electric technologies besides batt ery
electric (such as hydrogen fuel cell) may
need to be considered for some vehicles/
use cases.
FLEET VEHICLE BACKGROUND
Lead-by-example practi ces such as transiti oning fl eet vehicles to electric are some of the best ways for the Town of Vail to
encourage the communitywide adopti on of EVs and meet the goals of the Go EV City Resoluti on. The following goals are
applicable to the Town of Vail’s fl eet, including light- and medium-duty vehicles, buses, and other vehicle types.
FLEET VEHICLE GOALS
FLEET VEHICLES EV Readiness Plan 2023 9
Each strategy below is ranked into three groups:
FLEET VEHICLE STRATEGIES
1 2 3
GOAL NUMBERS
LOW MED HIGH
IMPACT INTENSITY
LONG
5+yrs
MED
2-5yrs
SHORT
1-2yrs
IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME
Develop an EV fl eet vehicle transition schedule based on vehicle replacement cycles,
technology and performance and budgeting for infrastructure and vehicles.
Develop an EV and electric-fi rst procurement policy for the Town of Vail that includes light-,
medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, and fl eet gas-powered equipment (such as lawncare tools)
when available.
The town will include the total cost of vehicle or equipment ownership, including fuel and
maintenance costs and carbon emissions in its procurement calculati ons.
Increase electrical and charging infrastructure to match the pace of fl eet electrifi cation.
EV charging infrastructure must be considered in parallel with the acquisiti on of fl eet
vehicles. Coordinate between fl eets, faciliti es, and environmental departments.
1 2 3
Provide workforce development and education on EVs as pertinent to operation and
maintenance.
It is important that staff feel comfortable and safe with new technology.
Purchase light-duty EVs and develop a pilot program and policies for employee use at work
and home.
Work with various departments to encourage appropriate adopti on ti melines.
1
Leverage federal and state partnerships and funds to facilitate the transition.
Potenti al partners include the Colorado Energy Offi ce, Federal Transit Administrati on, Colorado
Department of Transportati on, etc.
Develop a time-of-use (TOU) charging plan for applicable charging locations.
Implement charging schedules to accommodate and reduce peak electrical demand on the grid.
1 2
1 2
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 3
Transiti on 100% of town-
owned transit buses to electric
by 2032.
Transiti on 30% of town-owned
vehicles to electric by 2030.
Transiti on 100% of town-owned
vehicles to electric or zero-
emission by 2050.
3
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10 EV Readiness Plan 2023 EV POLICY
EV POLICY
Electric vehicle policy within the control of the town may
include fi nancial, regulatory, and programmati c decisions
that infl uence the scale and scope of EV infrastructure.
EV-friendly policies may also include setti ng rules for EV
parking and charging at town faciliti es, budget planning
and appropriati on for fl eet transiti on, charging stati on
upgrades, program development, and so on.
Current policies involving EVs include recently adopted
building codes which require EV capable circuits in new
residenti al homes, 5% of parking spots with installed EV
stati ons, and 50% EV capable parking spots in commercial
and multi family new constructi on. The Town of Vail does
not currently insti tute a fee for Level 2 public charging
but does require payment for the energy consumed at
the public DC fast charging stati ons as well as a parking
overstay fee.
Increase incenti ves for EV
adopti on among residents and
employees.
EV POLICY BACKGROUND
The intenti on of EV-friendly policy is to facilitate the rapid transiti on to EVs communitywide by reducing barriers to
adopti on and increasing benefi ts of ownership. This can be accomplished through regulatory updates and fi nancial
investments that support the rapid adopti on of EVs and EV infrastructure.
EV POLICY GOALS
Adequately fund new public EV
charging infrastructure.
Reduce barriers for EV charging
infrastructure development.
EV POLICY EV Readiness Plan 2023 11
Each strategy below is ranked into three groups:
EV POLICY STRATEGIES
1 2 3
GOAL NUMBERS
LOW MED HIGH
IMPACT INTENSITY
LONG
5+yrs
MED
2-5yrs
SHORT
1-2yrs
IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME
3
GOAL
2
GOAL
1
GOAL
Establish an annual line-item budget in the Town’s Capital and Operations budgets for
the installation and maintenance of public charging infrastructure aligned with projected
growth scenarios.
Review and align building and development codes to incentivize EV charging infrastructure.
Review and update taxes and fees to develop a funding mechanism to reduce barriers to
accessing an EV.
This could apply to fees associated with EV infrastructure, incenti ves for EV adopti on, or
support for charging discounts at pay-for-service charging stati ons.
1 2 3
Consider tax and registration fees that can be put into place to fund public infrastructure.1 2 3
Coordinate and advocate regionally, statewide, and nationally for EV-friendly policy.
Partners include Colorado Communiti es for Climate Acti on (CC4CA), CAC, Eagle County, and
other climate-focused Non-Governmental Organizati ons. Leverage Vail’s leadership and brand
to achieve a broader climate impact.
1
3
Develop equitable rates for charging policies that allow for a mix of users and needs.2 3
1 2 3
Standardize and streamline the EV permitting process to remove unnecessary barriers to
installation.
Provide town employees with workplace charging.
Conducti ng a periodic workplace EV survey will help identi fy locati ons where additi onal
stati ons are needed. Conti nue to make employee charging free to use.
2
2 3
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12 EV Readiness Plan 2023 COMMUNITY EV READINESS
COMMUNITY EV READINESS
Community EV readiness means that owning and operati ng an EV in the Town of Vail is as easy or easier than a combusti on
vehicle, community awareness and adopti on of EVs is widespread, barriers to ownership are minimal, and access to the
benefi ts of EVs are equitable for all.
As a Go EV City, the Town of Vail seeks to ensure that local registrati ons of electric vehicles reach 30% of total vehicle
registrati ons by 2030. The current percentage of EVs on the road and registered in the Town of Vail is 2.2%. This is about
143 vehicles out of 6,474. To reach 1,942 electric vehicles (which is 30%) by 2030 will require steady upti ck of 10% growth
in new EV registrati ons year-to-year (Figure 2). Strong incenti ves will be needed to spur on such an ambiti ous growth in
adopti on. Additi onal charging infrastructure across the community – in homes, business, hotels, and insti tuti ons - will also
be needed to meet the charging needs of these new vehicles.
COMMUNITY EV READINESS BACKGROUND
YEAR TOTAL
EV’S
NEW
EV’S
% OF NEW
EV’S
ANNUAL VEHICLES
TURNING OVER
(assuming 8% of 6500-average
useful life of about 12 years)
% OF TOTAL VEHICLES
2022 143 47 9% 520 2%
2023 190 99 19% 520 3%
2024 289 151 29% 520 4%
2025 440 203 39% 520 7%
2026 643 255 49% 520 10%
2027 898 307 59% 520 14%
2028 1205 359 69% 520 19%
2029 1564 411 79% 520 24%
2030 1975 463 89% 520 30%
EV GROWTH NEEDED TO REACH GOALS IN VAIL through 2030
Community-wide charging
infrastructure will increase by tenfold
to 384 additi onal ports by 2030.
To support EV awareness and adopti on, educati on and
outreach will help consumers understand the benefi ts and
practi cality of modern electric vehicles. Off ering fi nancial
incenti ves, such as rebates, help encourage residents
and employees to move forward with an EV purchase.
Innovati ve programs such as electric car share can help
improve equity and accessibility. Additi onal fi nancial
incenti ves may also be needed to alleviate the cost of
charging infrastructure, especially in multi family housing.
Collaborati on will leverage lessons learned and advance
climate goals regionally. The following are the goals for EV
and infrastructure adopti on communitywide.
COMMUNITY EV READINESS GOALS
30% of all vehicles in the Vail
community will be electric by
2030.
100% of all vehicles in Vail are
zero emissions by 2050.
COMMUNITY EV READINESS EV Readiness Plan 2023 13
Each strategy below is ranked into three groups:
COMMUNITY EV READINESS STRATEGIES
1 2 3
GOAL NUMBERS
LOW MED HIGH
IMPACT INTENSITY
LONG
5+yrs
MED
2-5yrs
SHORT
1-2yrs
IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME
Provide multi-lingual resources and education opportunities, including EV drive events, for
residents and businesses.
Providing technical assistance on operati ng EVs, installing infrastructure or using public chargers
will also be criti cal. Partnering with local NGO’s and regional EV players will leverage impact.
Offer incentives for EV charging infrastructure for residents, multi-family developments and
local businesses.
Workforce housing, lower-income neighborhoods, and multi family housing face higher costs of
entry for installing EV charging. Businesses that off er workplace charging will help encourage
EV adopti on.
Offer incentives for local residents, workforce, and the business community for purchasing
and owning EVs.
The existi ng Energy Smart program can be uti lized for off ering this incenti ve.
1 2
Develop an electric car share program.
Town-owned multi family housing could provide a pilot program. Denver provides an example
of a successful E-car share program called Colorado Car Share.
Develop an outreach strategy for destination visitors on EV rental programs and charging
infrastructure. 1 3
Collaborate with municipal and regional partner entities and organizations to encourage
development of a roadmap to electrifi cation and/or zero emissions of all new transit, fl eets,
ride share and school buses.
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14 EV Readiness Plan 2023 MICRO-MOBILITY
MICRO-MOBILITY
If all Eagle County residents employed smart commuti ng
twice per week, such as biking, telecommuti ng,
carpooling, or using public transit, the Climate Acti on
Collaborati ve (CAC) calculated that transportati on-related
GHG emissions would decline 17% annually. Micro-
mobility soluti ons provide innovati ve and clean mobility
opportuniti es for smart commuti ng and can help build
a culture of alternati ve transportati on. As defi ned by
the U.S. Department of Transportati on Federal Highway
Administrati on, micro-mobility includes any small, low-
speed, human- or electric-powered transportati on device,
including bicycles, scooters, electric-assist bicycles
(e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), and other small,
lightweight, wheeled conveyances.
Current micro-mobility programs off ered by the Town
of Vail include Shift Bike, a regional electric bike share
program. Our partnership has grown to include Edwards
Metro District and Eagle County Government and will
have 155 e-bikes and 33 hub stati ons in 2023. The
system launched in 2022 including 90 e-bikes and 20 hub
stati ons and will conti nue to expand each year to provide
multi -modal transportati on opti ons to the local and
regional community. E-Bikes for Essenti als is an existi ng
program that provides qualifi ed essenti al workers in Vail
with electric bikes. This equity program is a partnership
with the Nati onal Renewable Energy Laboratory and
QuietKat, a local e-bike
manufacturer. E-Vail
Courier is an innovati ve
program for last mile
delivery of goods to
businesses in Vail’s
pedestrian core. The
program removes
oversized delivery
trucks from Vail Village
and replaces them
with smaller electric
delivery carts, returning
the center of Vail to
its original vision of a pedestrian village while improving
safety and the guest experience and reducing emissions
and air polluti on from idling delivery trucks.
To encourage behavior change, the Town of Vail
implemented Sole Power, a Green Commuti ng Challenge.
Off ered throughout Eagle County since 2010 to
encourage human-powered commuti ng, including
e-bikes, this free challenge allows individuals and teams
to compete to log the highest number of trips and miles
while working towards a county-wide goal. The program
has been an eff ecti ve model for behavior change and
will conti nue.
MICRO-MOBILITY BACKGROUND
Micro-mobility devices and shared systems off er eff ecti ve
ways to help people meet transportati on needs while
reducing related greenhouse gas emissions. Electric bikes
(e-bikes) provide a great alternati ve to commuti ng as they
are a quick and effi cient alternati ve to driving a vehicle
and reduce the amount of ti me and exerti on required
by traditi onal, non-electric bikes. Shared micro-mobility,
including e-bike share programs, create a more diverse,
convenient, and accessible transportati on network.
Owning an e-bike is not accessible to everyone, so micro-
mobility soluti ons like e-bike share programs can help
remove associated barriers such as cost, storage, and
other physical limitati ons. Micro-mobility soluti ons can
provide an effi cient alternati ve mode of transportati on
for residents to commute, reduce parking congesti on
issues, provide fi rst-last mile soluti ons, supplement bus
transit, improve quality of life, and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, furthering climate and equity related mobility
MICRO-MOBILITY GOALS
MICRO-MOBILITY EV Readiness Plan 2023 15
Each strategy below is ranked into three groups:
MICRO-MOBILITY STRATEGIES
1 2 3
GOAL NUMBERS
LOW MED HIGH
IMPACT INTENSITY
LONG
5+yrs
MED
2-5yrs
SHORT
1-2yrs
IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME
Expand the current e-bike share program in partnership with Eagle County communities
to create a comprehensive valleywide system.
Current partners include EagleVail Metro Distric, Avon, Edwards Metro District and Eagle
County Government.
Maintain and expand partnerships to continue growing the E-Bikes for Essentials program.
Current partners include the Nati onal Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and QuietKat,
a local e-bike manufacturer.
Develop an e-bike rebate program for community members.
The program should consider equity and complement Holy Cross Energy e-bike rebates.2 3
Develop e-bike and other micro-mobility parking and charging infrastructure throughout
municipal parking areas in the Town of Vail.
Ensure that micro-mobility charging infrastructure meets all applicable safety, electrical, and
building code regulati ons.
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Increase use and adopti on of
micro-mobility year over year.
Expand e-bike and micro-
mobility infrastructure to
contribute to a comprehensive
valleywide system.
Provide equity programs
to ensure micro-mobility is
accessible and equitable.
3
GOAL
2
GOAL
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GOAL
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Develop policy, infrastructure, and education to ensure safety on roads, bike paths, and in
the pedestrian villages.
Pedestrians and those using micro-mobility devices will benefi t from increased safety
measures integrated into policy, infrastructure, and educati onal programs.
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Develop policy, infrastructure, and education to ensure safety on roads, bike paths, and in
the pedestrian villages.
Pedestrians and those using micro-mobility devices will benefi t from increased safety
measures integrated into policy, infrastructure, and educati onal programs.
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APPENDIX A:
DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS
16 EV Readiness Plan 2023 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS + EV EQUITY EV EQUITY EV Readiness Plan 2023 17
7 Colorado EV Equity: https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/sites/energyoffice/files/documents/FINAL%202022-CEO-CO%20EV%20Equity%20
Study-2022-08-06.pdf
BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) Relies entirely on an
electric battery for propulsion.
CEO Colorado Energy Office
CDOT Colorado Department of Transportation
CCS The connector type used by most EVs in North
America except Tesla for direct current fast charging.
DCFC Direct Current Fast Charging
EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) Home charging
infrastructure including a specific outlet designed for a
vehicle’s charging port.
EV Capable A conduit or raceway along with a free circuit
that can be upgraded for electric vehicle supply equipment
in the future.
EV Installed A powered circuit with installed electric
vehicle charging service equipment.
EV Ready A powered circuit that terminates in an outlet
into which an adapter can be plugged.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Has internal combustion and a
battery that is recharged by the vehicle.
ICE – Internal Combustion Engine Traditional vehicles rely
on combustion of fossil fuels to create propulsion.
J1772 Connector Most EVs except Tesla use this
connector for Level II charging.
Lithium-Ion Battery The power supply for many E-mobility
devices, stores a large amount of energy in a small space.
Level I, II, and III Charging Stations Refers to the relative
speed of recharging, with Level III being the fastest and
also requiring direct current power.
Micro-mobility Travel using small, lightweight vehicles
such as bicycles and scooters.
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Has internal
combustion and a plug-in electric battery which can be
used alone or in combination with the gas engine to
increase fuel efficiency.
Ports Refers to a connector on a charging station; many
Level II stations often have two ports to allow two vehicles
to charge simultaneously.
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) Electrical switch technology which
allows bi-directional charging of a vehicle or use of a
vehicle batteries electrical energy to power the grid or
building needs.
Zero Emission Vehicle A vehicle that does not produce
emissions from the tailpipe. Examples include hydrogen
and electric battery powered vehicles.
EV EQUITY is important to ensure a just transition to
clean transportation. EV equity is understood as any
policy, strategy, engagement, assistance, or other resource
that supports equitable access to electric transportation
and its benefits. The first goal of the Go EV City resolution
is to ensure that the benefits of electrified transportation
are extended to low-income households and communities
disproportionately affected by the harmful effects of
air pollution. And while electric vehicles themselves are
inherently helpful to improving air quality and reducing air
pollution, the upfront cost of an EV may put it out of reach
for low-to-moderate income households. EV charging is
also not available at most multi-family housing complexes.
It is important to identify strategies that reduce barriers
to adoption. The State of Colorado has created an EV
equity study that outlines challenges to EV adoption
and recommendations for a number of actions, policies,
incentives, and efforts aimed at equity concerns and
electric vehicles7.
Recommendations from the study are grouped into five
categories, including:
• Improving access to EV ownership
• Consumer education and outreach
• Improving access to and affordability of EV charging
infrastructure
• Shared mobility programs
• Reducing air quality impacts (focusing on school bus
and transit electrification grants)
APPENDIX B: EV EQUITY
1. Listen and respond. Local governments should
first listen to the communities they seek to serve.
Program design should be as responsive as possible
to the needs expressed by community members,
and local government staff should be transparent
about their resources. Ideally, this would build
from preexisting community connections and
engagement, and help define program goals.
2. Partner with trusted community organizations.
Local governments should work with community
organizations to design and deliver programs,
and where applicable, help build the capacity of
community organizations through the partnership.
3. Recognize structural racism. Programs targeting
LMI households will not necessarily serve all
disadvantaged populations. Racial analysis and
baseline data must be part of an inclusive program
design process to understand and address structural
barriers that exist beyond income.
4. Efficiency first. Programs should ensure LMI
households can access energy efficiency benefits
as a key step to reducing energy burdens and
increasing household health and comfort.
5. Reduce financial burdens. Programs should not add
financial burdens for LMI households and should
aim to reduce financial and other burdens.
6. Increase benefits. Programs should seek to deliver
services beyond clean energy technologies and
capitalize on co-benefits, such as job creation or
community resilience for people of color, indigenous
communities, and other historically underserved and
underrepresented populations
7. Make it easy. Program participation should be as
easy as possible for any household with effective,
efficient, and culturally competent program design,
outreach, and delivery.
8. Integrate with other services. Wherever possible,
programs should align with other services for LMI
households.
9. Protect consumers and workers. Programs should
have carefully considered consumer and workforce
protection elements and consumer education to
avoid unintended consequences.
10. Beyond carve-outs. Programs should do more
than set aside a small portion of benefits for LMI
households, and where possible, center the needs of
LMI households and other historically underserved
communities in program design and delivery.
11. Track progress. Programs should establish
and assess against baseline equity data —both
quantitative and qualitative —to inform program
design, establish metrics, and track progress.
12. Long-term commitment. Programs should provide
support for LMI households beyond installing a
clean energy technology, and include structures for
helping with technology service, upkeep, and repair.
The Urban Sustainability Directors Network published A Guidebook on Equitable Clean Energy Program Design for Local
Governments and Partners. This guidebook provides principles and checklists to ensure equity is infused through all
programs and planning efforts. The 12 principles for equitable design are as follows:
EQUITABLE CLEAN ENERGY
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The following strategies listed in this plan are intended to improve equity and accessibility to electric vehicles
and micro-mobility:
Identify appropriate locations for expanded DC fast charging opportunities and use partners for
implementation.
Power requirements, proximity to I-70, equitable access, use-cases and parking regulati ons, among other
issues, will need to be opti mized for successful DC fast charging installati ons. Grant funding is available from
the State of Colorado for up to 80% of the cost of DC fast charging, and Holy Cross Energy may also be
willing to contribute to such a project.
Develop criteria to prioritize charging infrastructure.
Public surveys, equity concerns, current stati on usage data, and locati on characteristi cs are some of the many
criteria that could be used to prioriti ze the citi ng of new stati ons. A heat-map or similar tool may be useful to
decision-making.
Provide town employees with workplace charging.
Conducti ng a periodic workplace EV survey will help identi fy locati ons where EV-owning employees park and
may need a plug for their EV. Conti nue to make employee charging free to use.
Offer incentives for EV charging infrastructure for residents, workforce, multi-family developments and
local businesses.
Workforce housing, lower-income neighborhoods, and multi family housing face higher costs of entry for
installing EV charging. Businesses that off er workplace charging will help encourage EV adopti on.
Offer incentives for local residents, workforce, and the business community for purchasing and owning EVs.
The existi ng Energy Smart program can be uti lized for off ering this incenti ve.
Develop an electric car share program.
Town-owned multi family housing could provide a pilot program. Denver provides an example of a successful
electric car share program called Colorado Car Share.
Provide multi-lingual resources and education opportunities, including EV drive events, for local residents
and businesses.
Providing technical assistance on operati ng EVs, installing infrastructure or using public chargers will also be
criti cal. Partnering with local NGO’s and regional EV players will leverage impact.
Maintain and expand partnerships to continue growing the E-Bikes for Essentials program.
Current partners include the Nati onal Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and QuietKat, a local e-bike
manufacturer.
18 EV Readiness Plan 2023 EV EQUITY EV ADOPTION RATES EV Readiness Plan 2023 19
Sales of electric vehicles in Colorado are increasing rapidly thanks to new models, federal and state
tax credits, and a growing awareness of the benefi ts of electric vehicles for the environment and the
consumer. The State of Colorado has set a goal of nearly 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030.
The fi gure below shows high and low growth EV scenarios in the state over the coming the decade.
APPENDIX C:EV ADOPTION RATES
8 Original EV Registrati ons: htt ps://atlaspolicy.com/evaluateco/
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Growth of registrati ons of electric vehicles are on track to meet high growth predicti ons. The fi gure below
shows recent EV registrati ons in the State of Colorado with nearly 7% of all vehicles registered in the state
being electric (PHEV and BEV). The chart below shows recent EV registrati ons broken out by BEVs and
PHEVs8.
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APPENDIX D:EV FAQs
There is no denying that the manufacturing of electric
vehicles creates carbon emissions, and these emissions
may even be greater than the manufacturing impact of
a comparable conventi onal gasoline vehicle. However,
according to an analysis by the Union of Concerned
Scienti sts, an electric vehicle produces the global
warming potenti al of driving a gasoline vehicle that
has an 88 mpg fuel economy9. The higher effi ciency
and cleaner fuel supply for electric vehicles ensures
that their lifeti me emissions are signifi cantly less
than conventi onal fuel vehicles. For example, driving
the 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus in
California has emissions equal to a 161 mpg gasoline
car, or less than a fi ft h of the global warming emissions
of the average new gasoline car and over 60 percent
less than even the most effi cient gasoline car. Besides
taking advantage of cleaner electricity EVs also operate
more effi ciently. EVs convert 77% of energy into moving
the vehicle vs 12-30% for combusti on engines10.
The fi gure below shows a comparison of lifecycle GHG
emissions between a gas and electric vehicle. Electric
vehicles produce fewer emissions thanks to higher
effi ciency and a cleaner energy supply.
Which Type of Vehicles Have
Greater Lifecycle Impacts on
the Environment?
20 EV Readiness Plan 2023 EV FAQS EV FAQS EV Readiness Plan 2023 21
9 Union of Concerned Scienti sts: htt ps://blog.ucsusa.org/dave-reichmuth/are-electric-vehicles-really-bett er-for-the-climate-yes-heres-why/
10 Fueleconomy.gov, “All Electric Vehicles”: htt ps://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/evtch.shtml
11 Canary Media, “Used EV Batt eries”: htt ps://www.canarymedia.com/arti cles/energy-storage/used-ev-batt eries-are-storing-solar-power-at-grid-scale-and-
making-money-at-it
12 Nati onal Fire Protecti on Associati on, “Lithium-Ion Batt ery Safety”: www.nfpa.org/educati on
13 U.S. Fire Administrati on, “Electric Vehicle Charging Safety Tips”: usfa.fema.gov/blog/ci-081821.html
14 Consumer Reports, “Electric Vehicle Ownership Costs”: htt ps://advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/EV-Ownership-Cost-
Final-Report-1.pdf
Modern EV batt eries include rare earth minerals and
relati vely scarce materials such as lithium and cobalt.
Irresponsible mining practi ces, especially in unregulated
economies, can create serous environmental and social
harm. However, major car manufacturers including Ford
Motor Co. are working to eliminate unregulated sources
of minerals and bring transparency to the sources of its
materials. Commercial scale lithium-ion batt ery recycling
is scaling currently to meet market demands which
further reduce negati ve environmental impacts of new
mining development. Additi onally, used EV batt eries
are also fi nding new life as grid-scale energy storage11.
Vehicle manufacturers conti nue to innovate batt ery
chemistry with the potenti al of greatly reducing and/or
eliminati ng some of the exoti c materials in batt ery packs.
Tesla is already using cobalt-free batt eries in many of the
vehicles it produces. A large factory near Reno, Nevada
is under constructi on by a company called Redwoods
Materials and will build EV batt ery components using
recycled materials. The company is already recycling
batt eries from Audi, Ford, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Batt ery
innovati on, including recycling, will undoubtedly conti nue
to improve.
What Are the Impacts of
Electric Vehicle Batteries?
Lithium-ion batt eries power many kinds of mobility devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters, and
electric vehicles. If used improperly or damaged, these batt eries can become a fi re hazard and
produce large amounts of heat and toxic smoke in a process known as thermal runaway12.
Exti nguishing lithium-ion batt ery fi res poses unique challenges and life safety considerati ons for
fi rst responders. Here are some steps you can take to lower your risk of fi re and electric shock
injury related to charging EVs and micro-mobility devices13:
Before buying an EV, have a qualifi ed electrician install a new dedicated circuit for your EV
charging device. Older home wiring may not be suitable for EV charging.
Never use a multi plug adapter or extension cord to charge an E-mobility device.
Do not use an E-mobility device, charging cable or batt ery with obvious signs of damage.
Only purchase and use devices that are listed by a qualifi ed testi ng laboratory.
What Battery Safety Tips Should be Followed for
E-Mobility Devices?
High MSRP prices have given EVs a reputati on for being out-of-reach for many consumers.
A 2020 Consumer Reports Study showed that the lifeti me ownership costs for electric
cars off ered savings of between $6,000 and $10,000 compared to gas cars14. Consumer
Reports found that with fewer moving parts, EVs have 50 percent lower maintenance
costs than gas cars. It also discovered that EV owners will spend 60 percent less on fuel for
their vehicle. The higher upfront cost of an EV is miti gated somewhat by federal and state
tax credits, although new requirements in Federal law will exclude foreign-made vehicles.
Purchasing a used electric car is now supported by a $4,000 federal tax credit. Despite
some higher up-front cost for EVs, lower fuel and maintenance costs result in signifi cant
savings over ti me. EV Incenti ves are changing rapidly. Drive Electric Colorado has compiled
EV Incenti ves such as tax credits and uti lity rebates and incenti ves into a handy resource.
More informati on can be found here: https://driveelectriccolorado.org/incentives.
How Much Do Electric Vehicles Cost to Own
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REFERENCES EV Readiness Plan 2023 2322 EV Readiness Plan 2023 EV INCENTIVES
APPENDIX E: EV INCENTIVES APPENDIX F: REFERENCES
SOURCE STATE
(Tax Credit)
STATE GRANT FUNDING
(CDOT/DOLA/CLEER)
FEDERAL
TAX CREDIT
UTILITY PROGRAMS
(Holy Cross or Xcel Energy)
Commercial Fleets x x
Commercial/Ag
(Offroad, Construction, Snowcats) x
Individuals x x x**
Municipal x
Non-Profits x*
EV VEHICLE PURCHASE/LEASE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
*Nonprofits can access the federal and state tax credits by ‘assigning’ the credit to the financing group
**Xcel Energy offers an income-based vehicle rebate
CATEGORY 2022 2023–2025
Light-Duty EV $2,500 for purchase;
$1,500 for lease
$2,000 for purchase;
$1,500 for lease
Light-Duty Electric Truck $3,500 for purchase;
$1,750 for lease
$2,800 for purchase;
$1,750 for lease
Medium-Duty Electric Truck $5,000 for purchase;
$2,500 for lease
$4,000 for purchase;
$2,500 for lease
Heavy-Duty Electric Truck $10,000 for purchase;
$5,000 for lease
$8,000 for purchase;
$5,000 for lease
COLORADO VEHICLE TAX CREDIT
2017 Climate Action Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cnONgRjr16X4y1zUVyhIvSfVxW16BZGj/view
2021 International Council on Clean Transportation, “Colorado Charging Infrastructure Needs to Reach Electric Vehicle
Goals: https://theicct.org/publication/colorado-charging-infrastructure-needs-to-reach-electric-vehicle-goals/
Atlas Policy EV Dashboard: https://atlaspolicy.com/evaluateco/
Canary Media, Used EV Batteries are Storing Solar Power at Grid Scale, and Making Money Doing It: https://www.
canarymedia.com/articles/energy-storage/used-ev-batteries-are-storing-solar-power-at-grid-scale-and-making-money-at-it
Colorado Energy Office, “Colorado EV Plan 2020,” (2020): https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/zero-emissionvehicles/
colorado-ev-plan-2020.
Colorado EV Equity: https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/sites/energyoffice/files/documents/FINAL%202022-CEO-CO%20
EV%20Equity%20Study-2022-08-06.pdf
Colorado EV Plan https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/zero-emission-vehicles/colorado-ev-plan-2020
Consumer Reports, “Electric Vehicle Ownership Costs”: https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/
uploads/2020/10/EV-Ownership-Cost-Final-Report-1.pdf
DC Fast-Charging Corridors: https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/zero-emission-vehicles/ev-fast-charging-corridors
EarthJustice.Org: “ Electric Vehicles are not just the wave of the future, they are saving lives today.” : https://earthjustice.
org/feature/electric-veehicles-explainer
Electrek, “Tesla Using Cobalt Free LFP Batteries”: https://electrek.co/2022/04/22/tesla-using-cobalt-free-lfp-batteries-in-
half-new-cars-produced/
Electrification Coalition Federal EV Policies: https://electrificationcoalition.org/work/federal-ev-policy/inflation-reduction-
act/
EPA Electric Vehicle Myths: https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths#Myth5
ESC Partner Rebates: https://www.energysmartcolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-Rebates-by-
Community.pdf
Five Car Sharing Programs with an EV and Equity Twist: https://www.greenbiz.com/article/five-car-sharing-programs-ev-
and-equity-twist
Fueleconomy.gov, “All Electric Vehicles”: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feeg/evtech.shtml
Good2go, “Electric Car Share Program”: https://evgood2go.org/
Holy Cross Energy 100x30 Strategic Plan: https://www.holycross.com/100x30/strategic-plan-2020/
Holy Cross GHG Profile: https://www.holycross.com/greenhouse-gas-emissions/
Inside EVs: “Redwood Materials to Invest $3.5 Billion On Battery Materials Factory”: https://https://insideevs.com/
news/600568/redwood-materials-invest-billions-battery-materials-factory/
National Fire Protection Association, “Lithium-Ion Battery Safety”: https://www.nfpa.org/education
The International Council on Clean Transportation: https://theicct.org/2022-update-ev-sales-us-eu-ch-aug22/
Town of Vail Loading and Delivery: https://www.vailgov.com/government/departments/police/loading-and-delivery
Union of Concerned Scientists: https://blog.ucsusa.org/dave-reichmuth/are-electric-vehicles-really-better-for-the-climate-
yes-heres-why/
Urban Sustainability Network: “A Guidebook on Equitable Clean Energy Program Design for Local Governments and
Partners”: https://cadmusgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Cadmus-USDN-Equitable-Clean-Energy-Guidebook.
pdf
U.S. Fire Administration: “Electric Vehicle Charging Safety Tips”: usfa.fema.gov/blog/ci-081821.html
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APPENDIX G:GO EV CITY RESOLUTION
GO EV CITY RESOLUTION EV Readiness Plan 2023 2524 EV Readiness Plan 2023 GO EV CITY RESOLUTION 48
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TO: Planning and Environmental Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
DATE: February 27, 2023
SUBJECT: A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 3-2-
6A: Function, Vail Town Code regarding adoption of the EV Readiness Plan as a
component of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (PEC23-0001)
Applicant: Town of Vail, represented by Cameron Millard, Energy Efficiency
Coordinator
Planner: Greg Roy
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this request is to present the 2023 Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan
(EVRP) to the Planning and Environmental Commission for review and recommendation
of adoption to the Vail Town Council. The EVRP and applicant narrative are attached to
this memorandum.
The EVRP describes the overall vision for the Town and the related climate goals in the
EV Readiness Vision and EV Readiness Climate Goals section. The EVRP is broken
down into the following sections that list specific goals, and strategies for each item: EV
Charging Infrastructure, Fleet Vehicles, EV Policy, Community EV Readiness, and Micro-
Mobility.
In forwarding its recommendation to the Vail Town Council, the Planning and
Environmental Commission may either recommend approval, approval with
modifications, or deny the 2023 Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan. In doing so, the PEC is
asked to make findings in support of its recommendation.
II. BACKGROUND
On October 19th of 2021, Vail Town Council adopted the Go Electric Vehicle (GoEV) City
Resolution No. 48, Series of 2021. The GoEV City Resolution is a pledge to implement
strategies to reduce transportation related emissions through the electrification of vehicles
community-wide and also by alternative mobility solutions. Through the GoEV City
Resolution, the Town of Vail committed to develop policies and strategies to meet eight
transportation electrification objectives.
In response to the GoEV City Resolution, staff has created the Town of Vail EV Readiness
Plan (The Plan). The Plan identifies goals and strategies for implementing the objectives
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of the resolution, including infrastructure, fleet, policy, community, and micro-mobility
outcomes. These goals and strategies have been critically evaluated across multiple
departments, including Environmental Sustainability, Public Works, Planning, Parking,
Streets, and Fire.
III. CONSIDERATIONS FOR REVIEW
The EVRP defines a vision for how to carry out the pledge to implement strategies that
reduce transportation related emissions as adopted by the GoEV City Resolution. This
plan creates goals on how to reduce vehicle emissions and outlines strategies to reach
those goals.
Adoption of a Master Plan
The adoption of an amendment or update to a master plan needs to be in concert with
the Town of Vail’s Comprehensive Master Plan. The adopted master plan shall support,
strengthen, and further the development objectives of the town. To ensure consistency
with these objectives, the following factors for consideration are applied.
1) How conditions have changed since the original plan was adopted;
Staff finds that conditions have changed in the following manner since the adoption of the
Vail Land Use Plan on November 18, 1986, and last amended on January 28, 2009:
o Significant population growth in Vail and in Eagle County
o Increased summer visitation
o Increased skier visitation days
These changes have increased the importance of sustainable modes of transportation
that reduce environmental footprints. The proposed EV Readiness Plan is a tool to prepare the Town to be proactive in the future as these conditions continue to change
and EV travel becomes more common.
2) How is the original plan in error?
Staff does not find that the Vail Land Use Plan is in error. In order to remain relevant and
consistent with the changing conditions and goals of the community, the plan needs to be
updated on a consistent basis, including this type of priority plan adoption.
The adoption of the 2023 EVRP furthers the environmental goals of the Town which have
become a priority in recent years. The original Land Use Plan mentions environmental
impacts in the plan but does not go into detail on those items. The adoption of the EVRP
would introduce specific goals for areas not mentioned in the updated Land Use Plan and
broaden the scope of the environmental aspects of the Plan.
3) How the addition, deletion, or change to the Vail Land Use Plan is in concert with
the plan in general.
Staff finds that the identified purpose and goals of the EVRP are consistent with the stated
goal and objectives of the original and proposed Vail Land Use Plan. Specifically listed
below:
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General Growth/Development
1.2: The quality of the environment including air, water and other natural resources
should be protected as the Town grows.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends that the Planning and
Environmental Commission forward a recommendation of approval of the 2023 EV
Readiness Plan to the Vail Town Council. This recommendation is based upon the
review of the criteria outlined in Section lll of this memorandum and the evidence and
testimony presented.
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a
recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council of the 2023 EV Readiness Plan,
the Community Development Department recommends the Commission pass the
following motion:
"The Planning and Environmental Commission forwards a recommendation of approval
to the Vail Town Council pursuant to Section 3-2-6A: Function, Vail Town Code
regarding adoption of the EV Readiness Plan as a component of the Town’s
Comprehensive Plan, and setting forth details in regard thereto. (PEC23-0001).”
Should the Planning and Environmental Commission choose to forward a
recommendation of approval to the Vail Town Council for the of the 2023 EV Readiness
Plan, the Community Development Department recommends the Commission makes
the following findings:
“Based on the evidence and testimony presented, the Planning and
Environmental Commission finds:
1. The 2023 EV Readiness Plan was developed with extensive community
input and participation by the Planning and Environmental Commission;
and,
2. The 2023 EV Readiness Plan is consistent with the applicable elements
of the Vail Comprehensive Plan and furthers the goals and development
objectives of the community.”
V. ATTACHMENTS
A.) 2023 EV Readiness Plan
B.) Applicant Narrative
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Monday, February 27, 2023
1:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
Present: Brian Judge Karen Perez John Rediker
Bobby Lipnick Reid Phillips
Bill Jensen Henry Pratt
1. Virtual Link
Register to attend the Planning and Environmental Commission meeting. Once registered,
you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar.
2. Call to Order
3. Worksession
3.1 West Vail Overlay District
West Vail Staff Memo 2-27-23 Worksession.pdf
Senior Planner Roy gives a presentation on the revised proposal, the West Vail Overlay District. He
outlines concerns raised by the public and commissioners at previous meetings regarding the
previous proposal. He introduces the new proposed West Vail overlay district. In this overlay district,
many of the development standards would be addressed with a specific development plan. He walks
through the benefits of this approach. He walks through the proposed Employee Housing Unit (EHU)
requirements, which is modeled after the current Inclusionary Zoning process in town code. He asks
for PEC input on the proposal.
Perez asks that the presentation be included in the packet in the future.
Planning Manager Spence says the details will continue to be worked out at future meetings, but staff
wanted to get PEC input on the shift in approach. Previously it was a legislative process of rezoning,
now property owners would be proactive in the process. It would also include the development process
model because of the diversity of existing conditions.
Phillips appreciates the more wholistic approach. He likes that this provides flexibility on first glance
and he appreciates the approach because the process has demonstrated the difficulty in creating one
district for the existing range of properties. He promotes the idea of a credit for existing deed-
restrictions. He likes the approach because it allows people to choose to participate, the goal is not to
lose the character and housing stock of the area.
Spence says the proposed EHU requirement is based solely on net new square footage, so it simplifies
the discussion and helps address some of the concerns the community had regarding deed restrictions
on a unit basis.
Pratt asks about redeveloping under the existing zoning.
Roy says that could go straight to the Design Review Board. Pratt likes the approach and the
flexibility it provides but has some concerns.
Roy and Pratt discuss the differences between the Housing zone district and Special
Development Districts.
Pratt points out requiring development plans at the beginning of the process can be a significant cost for
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people.
Rediker joins the meeting.
Lipnick likes the flexibility of the approach. He doesn't want to lose site of the goals in the Master
Plan including more density and increasing deed-restrictions.
He asks what is compatible with the neighborhood character.
Roy says compatibility is reviewed in the rezoning process and can also be included in the
development plan criteria.
Jensen agrees with Phillips's comment. He would like to discuss the 50% EHU requirement, it
might preclude small additions.
Roy says 50% was the starting point. He outlines the discussion regarding meeting deed restrictions
on site.
Judge asks about the net-new requirement in relation to existing deed restrictions. He likes the idea of the
overlay district, and mentions that adjacent properties should be considered with a development plan. He
suggests adjusting the development plan process so that it is not too onerous at the beginning.
Perez doesn't want to lose some of the topics previously discussed, including being able to rebuild what
you have. She asks how this new plan addresses the current non-conformities. She doesn't want to
lose sight of the previous concerns.
Rediker asks for public comment.
Dominic Mauriello speaks on behalf of some West Vail residents. He is concerned about the amount
of process the new approach may require. Maybe there is a way that the process can be streamlined
for more straightforward applications. Regarding non-conformities, he suggest a similar approach to
the Vail Village Townhouse district. He suggests allowing people to bring their density and other standards forward, allowing people to
replace what they've got. You're allowed to redevelop for what you have today, or what the zoning
allows you to have. The previous approach may have perpetuated new non-conformities so it's good
the process is being reconsidered.
Jack Bergey lives in the area. Many locals in the area worked with Mauriello Planning Group (MPG) on
suggested strategies for the area. He has concerns about individual properties having to rezone. He
asks for discussion regarding the 50% EHU requirement for new square footage. He is concerned the
deed-restriction requirements might preclude people from opting-in to the process. The goal is to
correct the current non-conformities in the area. He asks for consideration to the zoning proposal put
forth by the group.
Susan Gadberry lives in West Vail. She supports the proposal put forth by MPG. She says deed-
restrictions can be added to new properties, to address the goals of the master plan. There are
other priorities in the WVMP that will be missed if the only focus is on employee-housing units.
She has concerns about takings with inclusionary zoning.
Robyn Smith is a business owner and West Vail resident. She says two and a half years of public
process produced the zoning recommendation, the goals in the WVMP were specifically prescriptive
and carefully analyzed. The recent public comments were from owners, she wonders if renters were
consulted. Maybe it would be helpful to consult with council regarding the change in approach.
Judge says there is a lot of work to do but he likes the direction.
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Lipnick reiterates the purpose of the WVMP, to increase density and increase workforce housing.
He doesn't want to lose site of that.
Pratt says the new approach provides more flexibility.
Phillips addresses the idea that EHUs are punitive against property owners; he reframes it as looking
for contributions towards the housing stock and the character of the area. This commission is diligent
at working through the details, he commends Staff for being willing to reexamine the approach. They
will try and streamline the process as much as possible to work with property owners.
4. Main Agenda
4.1 PEC23-0001 - A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council,
pursuant to Section 3-2-6A: Function, Vail Town Code regarding adoption of the
EV Readiness Plan as a component of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, and
setting forth details in regard thereto.
Request for Recommendation
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Town of Vail represented by Cameron Millard
PEC23-0001 Staff Memo.pdf
Attachment A. EV Readiness Plan.pdf
Attachment B. Applicant Narrative.pdf
A presentation is provided Energy Efficiency Coordinator Cameron Millard, and Environmental
Sustainability Manager Beth Markham. They give a timeline of the process. They walk through the
vision and key considerations of the plan.
Pratt asks about the opposition to the electric vehicles (EV's) in the survey.
Millard says while the majority were in favor, not everyone was convinced that EVs are good for
the environment. Markham adds that equity concerns are incorporated throughout the plan.
Rediker asks if the charging infrastructure is predominately located in the parking garages.
Millard says that conversation is ongoing, and staff is identifying the best locations for the chargers.
Pratt asks about replacing parking spots with EV spots.
Millard says that will be the case in some areas to accommodate the growing EV market.
Millard and Pratt discuss best parking management strategies.
Millard addresses the EV goals for the Town's vehicle fleet.
Rediker asks about the current composition of the Town fleet.
Millard says the transition can be made how and when it makes sense for each department
in conjunction with the plan goals.
Lipnick asks about the cost associated with the proposed infrastructure.
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Millard says preliminary studies show a few hundred thousand dollars upward depending on the
full implementation.
Markham talks about the community strategies in the plan.
Perez suggests possible EV carshare programs to bring people to the town.
Pratt asks about financial incentives for building owners to prepare for electric chargers.
Millard says there is considerable support from energy partners and the department will continue
to pursue funding opportunities.
Rediker references parking space requirements being reduced as an incentive, the vehicles aren't
going away they are just being replaced by EVs. Parking is always a concern no matter what type of
vehicles we're driving. He asks about the concept of streamlining the permitting process.
Markham says that relates to working with the Community Development Department to see if there
are opportunities to improve the process, as well as outreach to help applicants with the process.
Rediker says it's always helpful to make it easier for people, but he is also concerned about people
installing the chargers without any oversight from the town. He talks about the possibility of vehicle
or charger fires and being prepared for that. He wants to be on the leading edge of safety and
precaution regarding the process for installing these.
Markham says they have been working closely with the Fire Department and safety is a top priority.
Judge says a lot of great work has been done on the plan. He supports the fleet, EV bikes, and
ridesharing. He says parking is already a concern in town, he is not a proponent of getting way ahead
of the curve in providing these services to guests, he wants to incentivize current building owners.
Some more outlying and outdoor options like Ford Park, could be good options. If the majority of
funding goes to guest parking spaces, that might be a little ahead of the curve or demand.
Markham says the goal is not to outpace the curve, but match the infrastructure with the adoption of
the EVs which is hard to predict. They are trying to stay in line with what the State is projecting.
Jensen reiterates that it is critical to stay nimble and adapt and move with change. It's also important
to be wary of giving up parking in the garages to EVs, there may be good outlying spots. A lot of
communities have cracked down on leasing vehicles - there could be a waiver on leased EV vehicles
to encourage ownership.
Pratt talks about some of the federal credits available, he reiterates Jensen's comments.
Phillips has concerns about the energy increases to garages or other charging locations in regards to
the grid capacity. He supports the goals but doesn't want to over promise and under deliver. He wants
to make sure the details of the logistics are not overlooked and that the right preparation and
collaboration is in place.
Markham says Holy Cross Energy is an important partner in the process and have been involved in the
conversation. Holy Cross is working to prepare for the transition to EVs. Millard adds that cost estimates
were provided to update the infrastructure at ten possible locations around town. This plan is in response
to the ambitious goals laid out by Council.
Markham presents on the goals and strategies for Micro-Mobility.
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Rediker asks about storage and parking for private E-bikes.
Markham says they are looking at innovative options. Millard presents on the equity component of
the plan. He summarizes the main points of the plan.
Rediker asks for public comment.
Alex Sciaruto lives in West Vail. He rides his bicycle a lot and is wondering about winter storage for
E-bikes.
Public comment is closed.
Pratt says it is a good first step, he is not sold EV technology is a long term solution to tailpipe
emissions. Because of the change in technology he wants to shorten the review timeline for the plan
from three years to two in order to remain nimble and adjustable.
Perez has concerns about moving too fast with the goals as well as realizing the sources of funding.
Rediker cites the criterion in the staff memorandum, he agrees that these are being met by the proposal.
Jensen supports a review every two years instead of three. He says in the end the funding will be
critical and it is important to prioritize what gives the town the best return.
Judge agrees with the funding comments and says the community needs outpace the visitor needs.
He supports the plan.
Reid Phillips made a motion to Approve (Lipnick absent for vote); Henry Pratt seconded the
motion Passed (6 - 0).
4.2
PEC22-0016 - A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a Prescribed
Regulation Amendment amendment, pursuant to Section 12- 3-7, Amendment, Vail Town
Code, to amend portions of Title 12, Zoning Regulations and Title 14, Development
Standards, Vail Town Code to create the West Vail Multiple Family 1 (WVMF1) and West
Vail Multiple Family 2 (WVMF 2) Zone Districts and setting forth details in regard thereto.
This item has been withdrawn by the applicant.
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by SE Group
Public Comment Mauriello Planning Group 2-20-22.pdf
4.3 PEC22-0029 - A request for a recommendation to the Vail Town Council for a Zone
District Boundary Amendment pursuant to Section 12-3-7 Amendment, Vail
Town Code to establish the boundaries of the West Vail Multiple Family 1
(WVMF1) and West Vail Multiple Family 2 (WVMF2) zone districts and setting
forth details in regard thereto.
This item has been withdrawn by the applicant.
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Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by SE Group
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 PEC Results 2-13-23
PEC Results 2-13-23.pdf
Rediker notes he was present on Zoom at the previous meeting but technical issues prevented
his participation.
Karen Perez made a motion to Approve (Rediker abstains, Lipnick absent for vote); Henry
Pratt seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
6. Information Update
6. 1 PEC Member Terms
7. Adjournment
Karen Perez made a motion to Adjourn (Lipnick absent); Reid Phillips seconded the
motion Passed (6 - 0).
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Electric
Vehicle
Readiness
Plan
Town Council
Meeting
05/2/2023
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Background
•Town of Vail is committed to reducing
GHG Emissions by 50% by 2030 and
80% by 2050
•Local utility provider Holy Cross
Energy aims to provide 100%
renewable energy by 2030
•Unanimous adoption of Go EV City
Resolution on October 19th 2021
•Pledge to reduce emissions from
transportation through electrification
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Town of Vail 2023 EV Readiness Plan
Town of Vail | EV Readiness Plan 2023
Overview:
The plan identifies goals and strategies for
implementing the objectives of the Go EV City
Resolution, including the areas of:
•EV Charging Infrastructure
•Fleet Vehicles
•EV Friendly Policy
•Community EV Readiness
•Micro-mobility
The EV Readiness Plan Vision is:
" . . . .a future in which transportation and mobility
cease to create greenhouse gas emissions and
local pollution."
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Input and Participation
Town of Vail | EV Readiness Plan 2023
The plan has been critically evaluated by:
•Environmental Sustainability
•Public Works
•Planning
•Parking
•Streets
•Fire
With additional input from :
•The Planning and Environmental Commission
•The Vail community via EngageVail.com
•The Vail Town Council
The plan also aligns with the State of Colorado’s EV goals
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Notable Changes to the Plan
Town of Vail | EV Readiness Plan 2023
The addition of fleet equipment such as lawncare to the Fleet
procurement strategy on page 9:
“Develop an EV and electric-first procurement policy for the Town of Vail that
includes light -, medium-, and heavy -duty vehicles and fleet gas -
powered equipment (such as lawncare tools) when available"
An additional strategy concerned with improving safety in the micro-
mobility section based on Town Council feedback on page 15:
“Develop policy, infrastructure and education to ensure safety on roads, bike
paths, and in the pedestrian villages”
A revised section in Appendix D, page 21, EV FAQs, now titled:
“What Battery Safety Tips Should be Followed for E-Mobility Devices?”
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Staff Recommendation
Town of Vail | EV Readiness Plan 2023
RECOMMENDED MOTION
“I move to approve Resolution No. 15, Series of 2023, A Resolution of the Vail
Town Council Adopting the Town of Vail Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, with
the findings found on page 3 of the staff memorandum.”
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Thank You
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
TIME:10 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Action Items
AGENDA SECTION:Action Items
SUBJECT:Ordinance No. 9, Series of 2023, First Reading, An Ordinance of
the Town Council Repealing and Reenacting Section 7-10-9 of
the Vail Town Code, Concerning the Penalty for Violations of
Certain Commercial Transportation Regulations
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 9, Series
2023.
PRESENTER(S):Commander Matt Westenfelder, Vail Police Department
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Comm_Trans_Penalty-O041923.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. 09
SERIES 2023
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL REPEALING AND
REENACTING SECTION 7-10-9 OF THE VAIL TOWN CODE,
CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN
COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS
NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. Section 7-10-9 of the Town Code is hereby repealed in its entirety
and reenacted as follows:
§ 7-10-9 VIOLATION; PENALTY.
(A) Violations of this Chapter shall be subject to the penalties contained
in Section 1-4-1 of this Code.
(B) In addition to the penalty provided in subsection (A) hereof, the Town
may revoke the operating privileges of a commercial operator under this
Chapter for a period of one year. The Town shall give the commercial
operator five (5) days' written notice of the effective date of the revocation.
If the commercial operator contests a violation of this Chapter, the
commercial operator shall, within two (2) days of receipt of the written
notice, request a meeting with the Town Manager, and the revocation shall
not take effect until the Town Manager or designee has met with the
commercial operator and given the commercial operator the opportunity to
be heard. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Town Manager or designee
shall determine, in their reasonable discretion, whether revocation is
appropriate. Commercial operators whose operating privileges have been
revoked shall be denied access to Town roadways.
(C) Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the Town Manager or
designee may summarily suspend, without prior notice, the operating
privileges of a commercial operator, if the Town Manager or designee has
reasonable grounds to believe that the public health, safety, or welfare
requires such emergency suspension.
Section 2. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Council hereby declares it would have
passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase
thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
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Section 3.The Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 4.The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in
this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any
violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor
any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 5.All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof,
theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this ___ day of ______________,
2023 and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the _____day of
______________, 2023, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail,
Colorado.
_____________________________
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this ___ day of ______________, 2023.
_____________________________
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
TIME:10 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Action Items
AGENDA SECTION:Action Items
SUBJECT:Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2023, First Reading, An Ordinance of
the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado Amending the
Definition of Unclaimed Property under the Vail Town Code
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 10,
Series 2023.
PRESENTER(S):Commander Lachlan Crawford, Vail Police Department
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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ORDINANCE NO. 10
SERIES 2023
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
UNDER THE VAIL TOWN CODE
NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1.Section 6-2-1 of the Vail Town Code is hereby amended as follows:
§ 6-2-1 DEFINITIONS.
***
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. Any tangible or intangible property, except
abandoned intangible property or jewelry, that is held by or under the control
of the Town that has not been claimed by its owner for a period of more
than 18090 days after the Town took possession of the property.
***
Section 2.If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Council hereby declares it would have
passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase
thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 3.The Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 4.The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in
this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any
violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor
any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 5.All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof,
theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this ___ day of ______________,
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2023 and a public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the _____day of
______________, 2023, in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail,
Colorado.
_____________________________
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this ___ day of ______________, 2023.
_____________________________
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:May 2, 2023
TIME:5 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Action Items
AGENDA SECTION:Public Hearings
SUBJECT:Ordinance No. 8, Series of 2023, Second Reading, An Ordinance
of the Town Council of the Town of Vail Amending Section 4-2-4
of the Vail Town Code to Permit Alcoholic Beverage Tastings at
Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailers
SUGGESTED ACTION:Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 8, Series
of 2023 upon second reading.
PRESENTER(S):Matt Mire, Town Attorney
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
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ORDINANCE NO. 8
SERIES 2023
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
AMENDING SECTION 4-2-4 OF THE VAIL TOWN CODE TO PERMIT
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TASTINGS AT FERMENTED MALT
BEVERAGE AND WINE RETAILERS
WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 44-3-301(10) previously authorized a local licensing
authority to receive and approve applications for tastings by a retail liquor store or a liquor-
licensed drugstore, or to prohibit tastings altogether;
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2023, Proposition 125 amended the above-mentioned
statutory section to add fermented malt beverages and wine retailers to the list of
licensees that are permitted to conduct tastings; and
WHEREAS, the Town now desires to amend the Vail Town Code to include
fermented malt beverage and wine retailers as licensees that may apply for tastings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1.Section 4-2-4 of the Vail Town Code is hereby repealed in its entirety
and reenacted as follows:
4-2-4: TASTINGS:
Pursuant to C.R.S. § 44-3-301(10), as amended, the Town hereby
authorizes alcoholic beverage tastings for licensed retail liquor stores, liquor
licensed drugstores and fermented malt beverage and wine retailers in the
Town, subject to the limitations in C.R.S. § 44-3-301(10), and subject to the
approval by the Local Licensing Authority of a tastings permit application in
a form approved by the Town Clerk.
Section 2.If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; and the Council hereby declares it would have
passed this ordinance, and each part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase
thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more parts, sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 3.The Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
ordinance is necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town and the
inhabitants thereof.
Section 4.The amendment of any provision of the Town Code as provided in
this ordinance shall not affect any right which has accrued, any duty imposed, any
violation that occurred prior to the effective date hereof, any prosecution commenced, nor
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any other action or proceeding as commenced under or by virtue of the provision
amended. The amendment of any provision hereby shall not revive any provision or any
ordinance previously repealed or superseded unless expressly stated herein.
Section 5.All bylaws, orders, resolutions and ordinances, or parts thereof,
inconsistent herewith are repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. This repealer
shall not be construed to revise any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance, or part thereof,
theretofore repealed.
INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, APPROVED, AND ORDERED
PUBLISHED ONCE IN FULL ON FIRST READING this 18
th day of April, 2023 and a
public hearing for second reading of this Ordinance set for the 2
nd day of May, 2023, in
the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building, Vail, Colorado.
_____________________________
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk
READ AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED
this 2
nd day of May, 2023.
_____________________________
Kim Langmaid, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk
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