HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-06 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Town Council Afternoon Meeting Agenda1.Executive Session (60 min.) Executive Session Pursuant to:
1. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) to hold a conference with the Town Attorney, to receive legal
advice on specific legal questions on the topics of: 1) Reggie D. Delponte Residence Trust No.
1 and Reggie D. Delponte Residence Trust No. 2 v. Town of Vail, case number
2022CV30107; and Town of Vail v. Reggie D. Delponte Residence Trust No. 1 and Reggie D.
Delponte Residence Trust No. 2, case number 2022CA819; and 2) The deed restriction
applicable to North Trail Townhomes, 2477 Garmisch Drive #D, Vail, CO 81657; and 3)
Booting Regulations
And
2. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f) to discuss personnel matters, regarding: Town Manager Review
2.Council will convene as the VLMD at 12:30pm (estimate)
3.Wildland Fire Evacuation Exercise (90 min.)
4.The regular Town Council meeting will reconvene at 2:40pm in the Town Council
Chambers
5.Presentation/Discussion
5.1 Eagle River Water Sanitation District Presentation 45 min.
Listen to presentation.
Presenter(s): Siri Roman, ERWSD General Manager
5.2 Council Compensation Plan Presentation 20 min.
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
Presenter(s): Krista Miller, Director of Human Resources
Background: The Town Council recently requested a review of
comparable community elected council compensation, with the
intent of encouraging demographic diversity of future councils.
Compensation comparisons for Mayor and Council Member
roles will be presented along with options for regular review of
pay levels.
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Afternoon Session Agenda
Town Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom
Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rhuYvx7LSQe7gz5i8kiVaQ
11:30 AM, June 6, 2023
Notes:
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time
Council will consider an item.
230531_to VTC re work sessions.pdf
20230606_TOV_Part 1.pdf
Memo for Council Compensation Survey.pdf
Council Compensation Survey.pdf
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6.DRB / PEC (5 min.)
6.1 DRB/PEC Update
7.Information Update
7.1 April 3, 2023 AIPP Meeting Minutes
7.2 April 25, 2023 VLHA Meeting Minutes
7.3 March 16, 2023 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes
7.4 April 20, 2023 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes
7.5 May 2023 Revenue Update
7.6 Welcome Center Winter Recap
7.7 Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA)
Updated 2023-2024 Policy Statement
8.Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (10 min.)
9.Recess (4:00pm) estimate
PEC Results 5-22-23 .pdf
DRB Results 5-17-23.pdf
April 3, 2023 - Minutes.pdf
2023-04-25 VLHA Minutes.pdf
March 16, 2023 VLMCAD Meeting Minutes.pdf
April 20 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes.pdf
230606 Revenue Update.pdf
Welcome_Center_Winter_Recap_Memo_final.pdf
CC4CA_Policy_Statement_Memo_2023.pdf
Proposed_Policy_Statement_Updates_-_2023-2024.pdf
Proposed_Policy_Statement_Updates_-_Substantive_changes_2023.pdf
Graphic_-_CC4CA_Policy_Statement_Updates_Process.pdf
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:June 6, 2023
TIME:45 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion
SUBJECT:Eagle River Water Sanitation District Presentation
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation.
PRESENTER(S):Siri Roman, ERWSD General Manager
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
230531_to VTC re work sessions.pdf
20230606_TOV_Part 1.pdf
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Siri Roman, General Manager
DATE: May 31, 2023
RE: Operational Priorities
Many water and wastewater utilities on the western slope are dealing with similar challenges –
increased regulatory pressures, system risks due to impacts of a changing climate (e.g., multi-
year droughts, fires, mudslides), aging infrastructure and, because of these cumulative
pressures, increasing rates.
On June 6 and 20, Eagle River Water & Sanitation District’s leadership team will present
information on current priorities, the water supply outlook, and how best our entities can align on
encouraging our community to use less water.
During the June 6 work session, we will focus on:
• How regional water and wastewater service developed in eastern Eagle County
• Operational overview: regulatory drivers and priorities, including:
o PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
o Nutrient regulations
o Aging infrastructure
• Securing our water future
o Climate change
o Bolts Lake
o Water conservation
• Current rates and moving towards an equitable rate structure
During the June 20 work session, we will focus on:
• Water dedication and ability to serve process
• Water supply outlook
• Alignment with / connection to land use authorities
• Future development water use
• Workforce housing
On June 6, I’ll be joined by Director of Business Administration David Norris and
Communications and Public Affairs Manager Diane Johnson. We look forward to discussing
these topics and any others you may have with you and county staff.
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Water and our community –Part 1
June 6, 2023 –Vail Town Council
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District Water Service Area
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Authority Water Service Area
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District Wastewater Service Area
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Early Eagle County
Edwards, CO; courtesy of Eagle County Historical Society
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Genealogy -ERWSD
water
•Bighorn Water District
•Gore Valley Water District
•Lions Ridge Water District
•Vail Intermountain Water District
•Vail Village West Water District
•Vail Water (& Sanitation) District
sewer
•Upper Eagle Valley Sanitation District
•Vail (Water &) Sanitation District
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1982
1984
Vail Valley Consolidated
Water District 1996
2005 Wolcott
(Water & Sewer)
Upper Eagle Valley Consolidated
Sanitation District
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Genealogy -UERWA
Member Districts
•Town of Avon (historic Avon Metropolitan District)
•Arrowhead Metropolitan District
•Beaver Creek Metropolitan District
•Berry Creek Metropolitan District
•Eagle-Vail Metropolitan District
•Edwards Metropolitan District
Contracting Districts
•Bachelor Gulch Metropolitan District
•Cordillera Metropolitan District
•Traer Creek Metropolitan District
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1984
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Water and wastewater rates
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Regulations
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Safe Drinking Water Act, 1974 Clean Water Act,1972
DELIVER SAFE
DRINKING WATER
RETURN CLEAN WATER
TO OUR STREAMS
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Our team
Manholes, river
sampling, water storage
tanks, repairs…
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Operationally -One Public Water System
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•ERWSD & UERWA merged their individual
public water systems for regulatory compliance
purposes
•The combined system is known as Eagle River
Water & Sanitation District and is:
•25th largest community water system in
Colorado (out of 943)
•2nd largest system on the western slope
•3rd most infrastructure in the state
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Not your typical Water System
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▪ERWSD/UERWA
▪48 tanks
▪43 pump stations
▪270 miles of pipe
▪83 pressure zones
▪0.03 million customers
▪Denver Water
▪~34 tanks
▪18 pump stations
▪>3,000 miles of pipe
▪1.5 million customers
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Avon Wastewater Nutrient Upgrade Project
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Replacing aging infrastructure
Dowd Junction projects
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Aging Infrastructure -Water Storage Tanks
BEFORE After
SHOEBOX STYLE HATCH AND RISER
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PFAS –Forever Chemicals
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Graphic: Washington State Department of Ecology
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Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI)
Lead Service Line Inventory Requirements:
•System-wide inventory of all water service lines
•Replacement plan if lead service lines exist
•Classify each service line by material type
•Make LSLI available to the public online
•Update Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
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•New requirement of the Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR)
•Regulatory deadline –Oct. 16, 2024
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Legislation: Do-Not-Flush labeling on wipes
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Earlier snowmelt and peak flows
Gore Creek (above
Red Sandstone Creek)
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Bolts Lake
Bolts Lake Circa 1907 Credit: Eagle Valley Historical Society
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Water Scarcity Response Plan
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Our Goal
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Reduce water use by at least 400 Acre Feet by 2026
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"Coloradoscape" Landscaping
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Native plants Low Water Needs
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Culture shift
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We need to shift from this…
…to this.
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Fixed costs –water service
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Per Single Family Equivalent per month (ERWSD)
•Base service charge = $22.10
•Debt service charge (bonds) = $8.72
•Capital replacement charge = $7.48
1 SFE (up to 3000 sq ft) vs. 3 SFE (9000 sq ft) per month
$38.30 vs. $114.90
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Variable costs –water use
Home SizeTier 1
(kgals)
Tier 2
(kgals)
Tier 3
(kgals)
Tier 4
(kgals)
Tier 5
(kgals)
*SFE: 1 0 -67 -1213 -18 19 –2424+
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ERWSD
RATES
$3.59 $6.52 $12.89 $26.86 $40.30
*SFE = Single Family Equivalent, up to 3000 square feet
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Fixed vs Variable (Water Use) Rates
FIXED RATES PER SFE / MONTH WATER USE RATES PER SFE / MONTH
$0.00
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
$70.00
$80.00
$90.00
1 SFE 2 SFE 3 SFE
12,000 gals/summer month
1 SFE 2 SFE 3 SFE
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$0.00
$20.00
$40.00
$60.00
$80.00
$100.00
$120.00
$140.00
1 SFE 2 SFE 3 SFE
Fixed Rates
1 SFE 2 SFE 3 SFE
Equitable (based on size of home)Inequitable (based on size of home & use)
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Fixed & Variable Rates, Combined
CURRENT COMBINED RATES PER SFE / MONTH
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$0.00
$20.00
$40.00
$60.00
$80.00
$100.00
$120.00
$140.00
$160.00
$180.00
1 SFE 2 SFE 3 SFE
1 SFE FIXED
1 SFE VARIABLE 2 SFE FIXED
2 SFE VARIABLE
2 SFE FIXED
2 SFE VARIABLE
Inequitable (based on size of home + water usage)
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Rate Restructure (individually metered residential)
Home SizeTier 1
(kgals)
Tier 2
(kgals)
Tier 3
(kgals)
Tier 4
(kgals)
Tier 5
(kgals)
*SFE: 1+0 -66 -1212 -1818 -2424+
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ERWSD
RATES $3.59 $6.52 $12.89 $26.86 $40.30
*SFE = Single Family Equivalent, up to 3000 square feet
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A More Equitable Rate Structure (2024)
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FIXED RATES PER SFE / MONTH
$0.00
$20.00
$40.00
$60.00
$80.00
$100.00
$120.00
$140.00
1 SFE 2 SFE 3 SFE
Fixed Rates
1 SFE 2 SFE 3 SFE
$0.00
$10.00
$20.00
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
$60.00
$70.00
$80.00
$90.00
1 SFE 2 SFE 3 SFE
12,000 gals/summer month
1 SFE 2 SFE 3 SFE
WATER USE RATES PER SFE / MONTH
Based on size of home Based on water use
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A More Equitable Rate Structure (2024)
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FUTURE COMBINED RATES PER SFE / MONTH
$0.00
$50.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$250.00
1 SFE 2 SFE 3 SFE
Based on size of home + water usage
FIXED RATES WATER USE RATES
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Appropriate Landscapes
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Know your use
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Check your water bill.
Pay attention to how much water
you and your family use.
•Monthly bills via email or snail
mail.
•Access your free WaterSmart
account at
erwsd.watersmart.com
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Everybody’s doing it!
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General Manager: Siri Roman
sroman@erwsd.org
970-476-7480
Customer Service:
customerservice@erwsd.org
970-477-5451
Web: erwsd.org
Twitter: @VailCOwater
Contact info:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:June 6, 2023
TIME:20 min.
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion
AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion
SUBJECT:Council Compensation Plan Presentation
SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
PRESENTER(S):Krista Miller, Director of Human Resources
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Memo for Council Compensation Survey.pdf
Council Compensation Survey.pdf
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To: Vail Town Council
From: Human Resource & Risk Management Department
Date: June 6, 2023
Subject: Comparison of Town Council Compensation
I. SUMMARY
The Town Council recently requested a review of comparable community elected council
compensation, with the intent of encouraging demographic diversity of future councils.
II. BACKGROUND
The Town Charter provides for Mayor and Council Member Compensation…
Section 3.8 - Compensation:
The members of the council shall receive such compensation and the mayor such
additional compensation as the council shall prescribe by ordinance, provided,
however, that they shall neither increase nor decrease the compensation of any
member during his/her term of office. The mayor and councilmembers may, upon
order of the council, be paid their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of their duties of office.
(1972 Charter; Charter amd. 11-6-2012)
Based on the above provision, the Vail Town Council may consider an ordinance at any
time to adjust compensation for future Mayors and/or Council members. Any ordinance
changing compensation may take effect at the beginning of each term for a Council Member
or each term for a Mayor.
The current compensation rate for Mayor is $1,000 per month ($12,000 annually) and $625
per month ($7,500 annually) for Council Members. The last adjustment for Council
compensation was in 2007 with Ordinance No. 30 which increased the Council
compensation from $500 monthly to $625 per month. The Mayor compensation has been
unchanged since 1998.
III. DISCUSSION
Comparison of Council Compensation
A chart is attached showing compensation for comparable communities in Colorado.
Respondents to our survey include a similar pool of communities used in the town’s
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employee compensation reviews. While many of the communities have similarities to Vail
in some way (budget, employee count, population, resort community, etc.), each community
is unique in Council expectations, commitments and philosophies that may impact the view
of a council’s compensation.
The Town of Vail’s employee compensation strategy is to target pay ranges at the 65th to
75th percentile of the market. For reference, if this same strategy was used for Mayor and
Council Member compensation, that would suggest a Mayor rate of $1,600 to $1,700 and a
Council Member rate of $1,150 to $1,200 per month.
Automatic Review or Increase:
Several communities have recently incorporated a more frequent review of elected
compensation or an automatic increase tied to an measurable factor (such as the
Consumer Price Index, Area Median Income, or employer pay range change). These
notations are included in the chart attached.
If the Town Council wishes to incorporate an automatic review or escalation of council
compensation, please note that any increase can only be approved for newly elected or re-
elected members at each election cycle for each individual. Options that could be
considered include: 1) An automatic increase tied to an index such as CPI, 2) An automatic
increase matching the town’s average pay range increase, or 3) A review as part of the
town’s compensation & benefits analysis.
IV. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL
After reviewing the information herein, what questions does Council have about the
information provided or the process?
Is there additional information that Council desires to consider in evaluating this topic?
Please provide any other direction for staff on the creation of an ordinance (if desired) to
adjust Mayor and Council Member compensation.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:June 6, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Jamie Leaman-Miller, Community Development
ITEM TYPE:DRB/PEC Update
AGENDA SECTION:DRB / PEC (5 min.)
SUBJECT:DRB/PEC Update
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
PEC Results 5-22-23 .pdf
DRB Results 5-17-23.pdf
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Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes
Monday, May 22, 2023
1:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
Present: Reid Phillips
John Rediker
Brad Hagedorn
Robyn Smith
Henry Pratt
Bobby Lipnick
Bill Jensen
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.Main Agenda
3.1
A request for the review of variances from Section 12-6D-6 Setbacks, Vail Town
Code, and Section 14-10-4 Architectural Projections, Decks, Balconies, Steps,
Bay Windows, Etc., Vail Town Code in accordance with the provisions of
Section 12-17-1, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow variances to the required
setback(s) for proposed improvements of the eastern unit (Unit A), located at
706 Forest Road, Lot 9, Vail Village Filing 6, and setting forth details in regard
thereto. (PEC23-0007)
Planner: Jonathan Spence
Applicant Name: Paul and Danita Ostling, represented by Stovall Associates
Forest_Road_706_Staff Memo.pdf
A.Applicant’s Narrative, Revised May 15, 2023 .pdf
B. PEC19-0010 April 22, 2019 packet with attachments .pdf
C.PEC19-0010 May 13, 2019 packet with attachments .pdf
D.PEC meeting minutes April 22, 2019 .pdf
E.PEC meeting minutes May 13, 2019.pdf
Planner Roy introduces the application and the requested variances. He runs through a history of
the property.
Rediker asks for clarification of what is proposed.
Roy walks through the specific requests per Town Code.
Phillips asks about the variances that were granted at the property in 1998 and 2000.
Roy confirms and talks about the requested variance in 2019. At that time, the application was revised
to remove what is requested today, i.e.. the GRFA in the front setback.
Phillips asks about the condition in 2019.
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Jensen asks about 1998 and 2000 condition.
Matthew Stovall represents the applicant. This request was taken out of the 2019 request. They’re
seeing many neighboring properties receiving variances, and there is a trend towards semi-
commercial, semi-residential structures. The applicants took issue with what was going on next door.
Lot 8 was granted a permit to build a warming hut and funicular. A lot of the development has
impacted their use; Lot 7 was granted variances and is now a residential timeshare property. 816 W
Forest Rd is being prepared for a big new construction project.
The applicants understand what the regulations say but the application itself and the building doesn’t
impact the neighborhood or the environment. They understand the requirements, but from a big
picture standpoint they felt they were being treated differently than neighboring properties and
additionally the request is only for 71 square feet.
Rediker asks about the neighboring properties and if any of those variances were for setbacks that
was an analogous situation.
Stovall says Lot 7 specifically where the parking was changed is most analogous. Lot 8 has not
received a variance, it was for building permits. The variances for Lots 14 & 15 had to do with the
driveway specifically.
Smith asks about the funicular.
Roy says it is similar to a tram.
Planner Spence says the variance for Lot 7 was to allow the garage in the front setback to be a two-
story garage, with the first story partially below grade. The variance for Lots 14 & 15 was to exceed the
maximum coverage for a driveway.
Roy says it increases the overhang beyond the allowable projection, as well as adding GRFA in
the setback.
Rediker asks for public comment. There is none.
Hagedorn says he looked at the history from 2019. There is an argument being made that the property
should be treated equally to other properties in the area. The fact is, variances have already been
approved for this property. In 2019, reducing the GRFA brought this back to a minimum variance that
was being requested to achieve the goal. Now the same thing is being requested that was scaled back
in 2019 to achieve approval.
Jensen agrees with the actions in 2019. He has looked at both sides of the issue, but variances
were established by previous commissions, and he feels a responsibility to honor those.
Phillips agrees. The owner has already received two variances, the third is excessive. The
referenced permits in the area are within allowable setbacks and site coverage.
Pratt says the approval of the funicular was supposed to be screened from the neighbors but does
not include GRFA. The other variances are not for GRFA. We’re being asked to approve GRFA and
roof overhang extensions into the front setbacks. The removal of these was part of the 2019
approval, he hasn’t seen any argument that changes that thinking.
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Lipnick agrees with previous commissioners that it seems excessive for additional variances to
this property.
Smith concurs with commissioners. A lay person might see this as not a big deal, but the code is
written this way for a reason.
Rediker says the thought is that this is not a big deal, but this creates additional GRFA in the setback.
He cites the variance section and says there is not a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. It is
not exactly analogous to the referenced garage example. This is GRFA in the setback in relation to the
criteria in 12-17-6- A. He agrees with Staff that Criteria 1 & 3 are met, however Criteria 2 & 4 are not
met. Granting GRFA in the setback would be a grant of special privilege in this instance under the
code. The 1998 and 2000 decisions both stated there would be no further encroachments beyond the
approved lines in the setback. None of the commissioners were on the PEC in 2019 but that PEC
expressed concerns about the same encroachments that are being proposed generally today. The
PEC at that time granted the overall application based upon the modification of removing this
requested GRFA from the setback, which is relevant to criteria.
Reid Phillips made a motion to Deny with the findings on page 10-11 of the staff memo; Robyn Smith
seconded the motion Passed (7-0)
4. Approval of Minutes
4.1 PEC Results 5-8-23
PEC_Results_5-8-23.pdf
Robyn Smith made a motion to Approve; Bobby Lipnick seconded the motion passed (4-0)
(Rediker, Pratt, & Jensen abstain)
5.Information Update
Roy says a hold will be put on the requested conversation about the Booth Falls area while there is
ongoing litigation.
6. Adjournment
Henry Pratt made a motion to Adjourn; Brad Hagedorn seconds the motion Passed (7-0)
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Present:Kathryn Middleton
Rys Olsen
Herbert Roth
Kit Austin
Erin Iba
1.Virtual Meeting Link
Register to attend Design Review Board Meetings. Once registered, you will receive a
confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar.
2.Call to Order
3.Main Agenda
Final review of new construction (duplex)
Address/ Legal Description: 826 Forest Road/Lot 15, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 6
Planner: Jonathan Spence
Applicant Name: Mexamer Forest Road, represented by KH Webb Architects
3.1 DRB23-0123 - Mexamer Forest Road LLC
Final review of an exterior alteration (deck)
Address/ Legal Description: 1390 Westhaven Drive/Cascade Village - Cascades on Gore Creek
Planner: Jonathan Spence
Applicant Name: Corey & Jane Light, represented by Miramonti Architect
3.2 DRB23-0127 - Light Residence
Final review of an exterior alteration (retaining wall/landscaping)
Address/ Legal Description: 2558 Arosa Drive/Lot 6, Block C, Vail Das Schone Filing 1
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Edward Moulton
3.3 DRB23-0115 - Moulton Residence
3.4 DRB23-0136 - Finn Residence
Design Review Board Minutes
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
2:00 PM
Vail Town Council Chambers
DRB23-0123 826 Forest.pdf
Kathryn Middleton made a motion to Approve with the findings that the application meets 14-10-2, 14-10-
3, 14-10-4, and14-10-5; Herbert Roth seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
DRB23-0127 Deck.pdf
Herbert Roth made a motion to Table to a date uncertain; Kathryn Middleton seconded the motion
Passed (5 - 0).
DRB23-0115 Docs.pdf
DRB23-0115 Plans.pdf
Kathryn Middleton made a motion to Approve with the findings that the application meets 14-10-2 and
14-10-5; Herbert Roth seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
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Final review of an addition (basement/windows/door/deck/stone)
Address/ Legal Description: 781 Potato Patch Drive A/Lot 21, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch Filing 1
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Benjamin Finn, represented by Judge & Associates
Final review of a sign application
Address/ Legal Description: 2211 North Frontage Road West/Lot 1, Highline
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: RIME, represented by Fine Signs
3.5 DRB23-0080 - RIME
(Austin recused)
4.Staff Approvals
Final review of a change to approved plans (landscaping)
Address/ Legal Description: 129 North Frontage Road West/Lot 3, Middle Creek Subdivision Resub Lot 1
4.1 DRB21-0233.005 - Residences at Main Vail
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by Lipkin Warner Design & Planning
Final review of a change to approved plans (AC)
Address/ Legal Description: 1710 Sunburst Drive B7/Lot 1, Sunburst Filing 3
4.2 DRB22-0007.001 - Gustavson Residence
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Brian Gustavson, represented by Resolution Design
Final review of an exterior alteration (hot tub)
Address/ Legal Description: 4551 Streamside Circle East E/Lot 18, Bighorn Subdivision 4th Addition
4.3 DRB22-0479 - Guth Residence
Planner: Greg Roy
Applicant Name: Todd & Joy Guth
Final review of a change to approved plans (windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 1234 Westhaven Drive A72/Cascade Village - Liftside Condominiums
4.4 DRB23-0041.001 - Noleggio Partners
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Noleggio Partners, represented by Nedbo Construction
DRB23-0136 Docs.pdf
DRB23-0136 Plans.pdf
Interior of Existing Window.pdf
Herbert Roth made a motion to Approve with the findings that the application meets 14-10-4; Kathryn
Middleton seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
DRB23-0080 Plans 5-17.pdf
Herbert Roth made a motion to Approve with the findings that the application meets 14-10-2 and 14-10-
7; Rys Olsen seconded the motion Passed (4 - 0).
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Final review of an exterior alteration (window/door)
Address/ Legal Description: 508 East Lionshead Circle 311/Lot 2, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1
4.5 DRB23-0069 Snider Residence
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Gary & Kathryn Snider, represented by Home Depot USA
Final review of an addition
Address/ Legal Description: 5035 Main Gore Drive S 1/Lot 20, Block 7, Bighorn Subdivision 5th Addition
4.6 DRB23-0076 - Sparn Residence
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Stephen & Linda Sparn, represented by John Bonvouloir
Final review of an exterior alteration (re-roof)
Address/ Legal Description: 303 Gore Creek Drive/Lot 1-6, Block 5, Vail Village Filing 1
4.7 DRB23-0103 - Vail Townhouse Condos
Planner: Jonathan Spence
Applicant Name: Vail Townhouse Condos, represented by Mountain Valley Property Management
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 1367 Vail Valley Drive West/Lot 5, Block 3, Vail Valley Filing 1
4.8 DRB23-0107 - Mitchener Residence
Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller
Applicant Name: Vicky & Bill Mitchener, represented by Segerberg, Mayhew & Assoc.
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows)
Address/ Legal Description: 921 Red Sandstone Road B5/Sandstone 70
4.9 DRB23-0114 - Moore Residence
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Edward Moore, represented by Renewal By Anderson
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows/doors/stucco)
Address/ Legal Description: 707 West Lionshead Circle A2/Lot 1, Block 2, Vail Lionshead Filing 3
4.10 DRB23-0121 - Puckett Residence
Planner: Jonathan Spence
Applicant Name: Charles Puckett, represented by Aspen Grove Construction
Final review of an exterior alteration (fans/AC)
Address/ Legal Description: 2109 North Frontage Road West/Vail Commons Condominiums
4.11 DRB23-0122 - Elevated Dental
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Elevated Dental, represented by R&H Mechanical
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows/doors)
Address/ Legal Description: 1750 South Frontage Road West A4/Spruce Creek Townhomes Phase I
4.12 DRB23-0125 - Spruce Creek West LLC
Planner: Jonathan Spence
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Applicant Name: Spruce Creek West, represented by Holtz Design Studio
Final review of an exterior alteration (AC)
Address/ Legal Description: 120 Willow Bridge Road 4H/Lot K, Block 5E, Vail Village Filing 1
4.13 DRB23-0132 - Sween Residence
Planner: Jonathan Spence
Applicant Name: Jeffery & Martine Sween, represented by Rocky Mountain Construction Group
Final review of an exterior alteration (windows/door)
Address/ Legal Description: 684 West Lionshead Circle 214/Lot 8, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 3
4.14 DRB23-0133 - Brown/Kutner Residence
Planner: Heather Knight
Applicant Name: Robert Brown & Jean Kutner, represented by Pierce Austin Architects
Final review of an exterior alteration (boiler/vault)
Address/ Legal Description: 1157 Vail Valley Drive/Lot 12, Block 6, Vail Village Filing 7
4.15 DRB23-0142 - 1157 Vail Valley Drive LLC
Planner: Jonathan Spence
Applicant Name: 1157 Vail Valley Drive, represented by Shepherd Resources
5.Staff Denials
6.Adjournment
Kathryn Middleton made a motion to Adjourn ; Rys Olsen seconded the motion Passed (5 - 0).
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.1
Item Cover Page
DATE:June 6, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update
SUBJECT:April 3, 2023 AIPP Meeting Minutes
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
April 3, 2023 - Minutes.pdf
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Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 3, 2023
AIPP Board members present: Susanne Graf, Kathy Langenwalter, Lindsea Stowe
Others present: Molly Eppard - AIPP Coordinator
AIPP Board Members absent: Tracy Gordon, Courtney St. John
1. Call to order.
2. No citizen input.
3.1. Swearing in AIPP Board member Susanne Graf.
3.2. Approval of March 6, 2023 meeting minutes.
March 6, 2023_Minutes
3.3. Site discussion for summer mural.
• The Board reviews a wall at the eastern pedestrian entrance P1 of the Vail Village Parking structure to
collaborate with the Vail Valley Foundation as a site for GoPro Mountain Games mural.
• This mural would be funded by the Vail Valley Foundation. Molly will ask Public Works to power wash
the wall in advance.
• The Board stipulates the mural does not incorporate advertising and logos to maintain artistic quality.
• Any logos, event information, artist bios may be included in the advertising spot inside of the entrance.
• The Board may consider a # or @ at the signature line.
• The Board wants to continue providing mural space specifically for Colorado artists.
• Lindsea motions to designate the east P1 wall of Vail Village parking structure as the on-site mural
location during the GoPro Mountain Games. Collaborating with Vail Valley Foundation the mural is
contingent upon artist and artist design approval by the AIPP Board. The Board will review this as a
possible annual collaboration mural site upon completion of this year’s project. All members agree.
VVF_GoPro_Mural
3.4. Site discussion Wolberger Male Baseball Player #1 sculpture.
• The Board agrees that a sandstone material like the nearby portals by Andy Dufford/Chevo Studio
would be a complimentary base.
• Molly will reach out to Andy Dufford to discuss working on a base for the sculpture.
3.5. Summer marketing/advertising initiatives
• Board discusses various outlets for advertising and summer marketing around the Artist in Residency
pilot program. They would like to highlight community engagement in the messaging.
• They want to explore social media and other digital outlets to accompany existing print obligations.
4. Coordinator Updates.
• PEC meeting review and next steps for the Artist in Residency Studio.
• Summer activation with Squire Broel as Artist in Residence pilot program - July 11 Alpine Arts
5. Meeting adjourned.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.2
Item Cover Page
DATE:June 6, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Missy Johnson, Housing
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update
SUBJECT:April 25, 2023 VLHA Meeting Minutes
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
2023-04-25 VLHA Minutes.pdf
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Vail Local Housing Authority Minutes
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
3:00 PM
Virtually on Zoom
The Vail Local Housing Authority meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
PRESENT ABSENT
Steve Lindstrom James Wilkins
Craig Denton
Dan Godec
Kristin Williams
STAFF
George Ruther, Housing Director
Martha Anderson, Housing Coordinator
Missy Johnson, Housing Coordinator
1. Call to Order
1.1 Call to Order - Meeting called to order at 3:01 p.m. with a quorum present.
2. Citizen Participation
2.1 Citizen Participation - No comments.
3. Approval of Minutes
3.1 VLHA April 11, 2023 Minutes
MOTION: Williams SECOND: Denton PASSED: (4- 0)
4. Main Agenda
4.1 2023 Q1 Housing Financial Update
Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director
Alex Jakubiec, Budget Analyst/Short Term Rental Manager
5. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
5.1 Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members
Presenter(s): Steve Lindstrom, VLHA Chairman
Ruther continued with updates to the Authority regarding the West Middle Creek Parcel
and Timber Ridge Redevelopment.
Vail Local Housing Authority Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2023
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6. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 3:36 p.m.
MOTION: Williams SECOND: Denton PASSED: (4- 0)
6.1 Adjournment 5:00 PM (Estimate)
7. Future Agenda Items
Vail Housing 2027
Land Banking
Investment Banker Discussion
Review Retirement and Remote Worker Policies
Review Chamonix Vail Deed Restriction
Vail InDEED - GIS Mapping
8. Next Meeting Date
8.1 Next Meeting Date May 9, 2023
Vail Local Housing Authority Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2023
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.3
Item Cover Page
DATE:June 6, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Economic Development
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update
SUBJECT:March 16, 2023 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
March 16, 2023 VLMCAD Meeting Minutes.pdf
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Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council
Monthly Meeting
March 16, 2023, 8:30 am
Grand View Room
VLMDAC member attendees:
In Person- Liana Moore (Antlers), Jana Morgan (Sweet Basil), Michael Holton
(Vail Health), Jonathan Reap (Four Seasons), Theron Gore (East West), Barry
Davis (TOV Council member), Douglas Kessler (Homeowner), Esmarie Faessler
(Sonnenalp)
Additional attendees:
In Person- Mia Vlaar (Town of Vail), Kristin Yantis (MYPR), Jeremy Gross (Town
of Vail), Carlie Smith (Town of Vail), Meggen Kirkham (SITE Marketing), Liz
Gladitsch (Town of Vail), Michal Bednarczyk (970 Design), Carl Ribuado (SMG
Consulting), Amanda Zinn (Town of Vail)
Zoom- Kay Schneider (Vail Valley Partnership), Kim Brussow (Vail Valley
Partnership), Jeremy Coleman (BAAG), Bob Brown (BAAG), Amy Hume (Miles),
Chris Romer (Vail Valley Partnership), Jeff Werkheiser (Vail Resorts), Jenna
Luberto (BAAG), Jodi Church, Jodi Doney (Eagle County Regional Airport),
Maggie Meek (SITE), Parker Owen (Bravo! Vail), Scott Baldwin (Vail Resorts)
Call to Order
Esmarie called meeting to order 8:36AM
Matt Mire spoke about legalities and their responsibilities to the Board
I. Monthly Financial Report
January was off to a good start with lodging tax collections $842,000 which is up
13.4% from 2022 31.8% up from budget as we budgeted very conservatively
going into 2023
Expenditures year to date $172,000
II. Minutes
VLMDAC February 15th Minute Approval
Approval Michael / Barry second/ unanimous
III. Information & Discussion Updates
Spring Lodging Promotion Campaign
Chris spoke to DestiMetrics
Miles updated late winter creative
Media Update & Summer Creative
Discussion ensued about “life is but a dream” and the floating ladies
Content Approach
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Recommended timing- March 20/23-April 23/23
Recommended Markets- Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, New
Mexico, Utah
Recommended Tactics- Display/Native (ad+Genuity), Colorado.com-
native and banners, Paid Social -carousel and stories, Paid Search
Campaign Measurement- Bookings Pre-launch vs. post-launch,
Clicks/click through rates, bookings/bookings rate
Town of Vail Updates
April 2nd new event- Mikaela 87 Celebration at Solaris
More details to come
Other Business
Mexico is sending a few Chefs to Vail and we will send a few Chefs to
Mexico for Food & Wine events
Board Only Working Session with Carl Ribaudo
Adjournment
There was no motion to adjourn as the Board continued a working session
with Carl Ribaudo
Upcoming Meetings:
VLMDAC Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 20, 2023
Location- Grand View Room
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.4
Item Cover Page
DATE:June 6, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Liz Gladitsch, Economic Development
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update
SUBJECT:April 20, 2023 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
April 20 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes.pdf
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Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council
Monthly Meeting
April 20, 2023, 8:30 am
Grand View Room
VLMDAC member attendees:
In Person- Liana Moore (Antlers), Jana Morgan (Sweet Basil), Michael Holton
(Vail Health), Jonathan Reap (Four Seasons), Theron Gore (East West), Barry
Davis (TOV Council member), Esmarie Faessler (Sonnenalp)
Zoom- Douglas Kessler (Homeowner)
Additional attendees:
In Person- Mia Vlaar (Town of Vail), Kristin Yantis (MYPR), Jeremy Gross (Town
of Vail), Carlie Smith (Town of Vail), Meggen Kirkham(SITE Marketing), Liz
Gladitsch (Town of Vail), Kim Brussow (Vail Valley Partnership), Alex Jakubiec
(Town of Vail Finance), Amy Hume(Miles), Chris Romer (Vail Valley Partnership),
Jordan Halters (Bravo), Satchele Burns
Zoom- Kay Schneider (Vail Valley Partnership), Lauren Barotz, Jeremy Coleman
(BAAG), Bob Brown (BAAG), Jenna Luberto, Denise Mickelsen, Timothy Wolfe
Call to Order
Esmarie called meeting to order 8:33AM
I. Monthly Financial Report
Lodging tax year over year 2023 $2,831,248 2022 $2,674,146 5.87% difference
Month to date $846,467 Year to date $1,688,997 which is 38% of budget
Ending fund balance-year to date $5,169,000
II. Minutes
VLMDAC March 16th Minute Approval
Approval Michael / Barry second/ unanimous
III. Information & Discussion Updates
Media & Creative Update
Three audits done to better understand: Written Website content, Video
content, Organic social media presence
Key takeaways were shared for- Web Blog Content, Videos and Social
Content Plan
The Content plan is already being used- 5 reasons to enjoy spring skiing
in Vail, Dog-friendly guide to Vail, only-in-Vail spa treatments
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Integrated new blogs into- April and May newsletters, paid search
campaign
Will revisit quarterly to ensure it reflects Discover Vail’s product and need
Quarterly PR Report
Kristin shared action items and accomplishments as well as discussing
Media outreach
Visiting Journalist program- June 21-25 Summer Press Trip, August 11-13
Vail wine festival partnership
Updates on competitors PR- Aspen, Breck compared to Vail
Update on paid storytelling and Mexico
Quarterly Group Sales Report
Kim shared Q1 results year over year (2021-2023)
Cvent results 2022-2023
Total RFP’s- 2022-65, 2023-72
Total room nights- 2022-20,937, 2023-20,872
Contracted value- 2022-$1,642,370, 2023-$3,633,157
Groups on the books- Colorado is still the strongest, then the West Coast
and Northwest. Corporate, Association and Medical are the strongest
meeting types
Meeting and event trends were also presented
Michelin
Tim Wolfe discussed the “ins and outs” of the Michelin ratings
Discussed the difference between Colorado and other states and
countries. Only restaurants in Vail and BC are rated, not say Avon or
Edwards where there are great restaurants
Vail’s Stewardship Roadmap
Skipped because the Supplemental discussion takes precedent
First Supplemental Request
1st Supplemental Request Timeline
April 20th- Concepts presented to Board
April 20-May15 Updates to Draft 1
May 18th 1st Supplemental Request presented to Board
June 1st Publish 1st Supplemental request to Town Council packet
June 6th Present to Town Council
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Brand Platform- Develop a brand position that reflects community values,
differentiates Vail in ways that build its competitive edge.
2024 Campaign- The existing budget accounts for further evolving the life is but a
Dream campaign and nothing including budget for a new brand shot. This
RFP will request quotes for creating a new campaign
Also presented: CTO International Press Trip, Video enhancements, YouTube/Social
series, Social Media Enhancements, Website Content enhancements, Interactive Map
Phase 1, Interactive Map (in-resort), Tableau audience analysis tool, data-driven
marketing, Roadmap evolution, DiscoverVail.com chatbot, Rove
The Board asked for more details on some requests and will discuss again at the
May meeting.
Town of Vail Updates
Exciting news about the Dobson Ice Arena renovation
Other Business
Adjournment
Esmarie called meeting to adjourn first/second/unanimous 11:00 am
Upcoming Meetings:
VLMDAC Monthly Meeting Thursday, May 18, 2023
Location- Grand View Room
VLMD 1st Supplemental Request, June 6, 2023
Town Council Chambers
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.5
Item Cover Page
DATE:June 6, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Jake Shipe, Finance
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update
SUBJECT:May 2023 Revenue Update
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
230606 Revenue Update.pdf
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1
TOWN OF VAIL
REVENUE UPDATE
June 6, 2023
4.0% General Sales Tax
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, April collections are estimated to be
$2,213,286, down (0.9)% from last year and flat compared to the proposed
amended budget. YTD collections of $20,183,025 are up 6.0% from this time last
year and flat compared to the proposed amended budget. Inflation as measured
by the consumer price index was up 4.9% for the 12-months ending April 2023.
The annual proposed amended budget totals $40.1 million.
0.5% Housing Fund Sales Tax
Upon receipt of all sales tax returns, April collections of the 0.5% housing sales tax
are estimated to be $259,234, down (3.6)% from last year and flat with the
proposed amended budget. YTD collections of $2,450,305 are up 4.9% from this
time last year and flat with the proposed amended budget. The annual proposed
amended budget for the housing fund sales tax totals $4.9 million.
Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT)
RETT collections through May 30 total $2,525,899, down (35.8)% from this time
last year. The 2023 RETT budget totals $7,000,000.
Construction Use Tax
Use Tax collections through May 31 total $1,038,937 compared to $965,715 from
this time last year. The 2023 budget totals $2,000,000.
Lift Tax
2023 YTD lift tax collections through April 30 total $4,650,293, down (0.6)% or
($26,867) from the same time last year. The 2023 amended budget totals
$6,234,550.
Summary
Across all funds, year-to-date total revenue of $48.7 million is up 5.1% from the
proposed amended budget and up 8.0% from prior year. The majority of the
positive variance from the amended budget is related to interest/gains on
investments.
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2023 Amended Budget % change % change
2018 2019 2020 Budget Variance from 2022 from Budget
January 3,597,610$ 4,079,994$ 4,076,145$ 3,422,209$ 5,217,125$ 5,904,670$ 5,904,670$ -$ 13.18%0.00%
February 3,818,356 4,137,087 4,285,633 3,691,850 5,686,585 6,030,915 6,030,915 - 6.06%0.00%
March 4,167,880 4,237,933 2,243,518 4,364,797 5,912,059 6,034,154 6,034,154 - 2.07%0.00%
April 1,233,474 1,445,071 427,518 1,751,528 2,234,296 2,213,286 2,213,286 - -0.94%0.00%
Total 12,817,320$ 13,900,085$ 11,032,814$ 13,230,384$ 19,050,065$ 20,183,025$ 20,183,025$ -$ 5.95%0.00%
May 830,193 763,756 503,828 1,061,516 1,227,974 1,043,778
June 1,648,443 1,606,748 1,023,517 2,149,312 2,317,931 2,132,497
July 2,412,425 2,480,292 2,084,644 3,491,668 3,507,973 3,227,335
August 2,195,175 2,237,050 2,138,838 2,877,550 2,997,389 2,757,598
September 1,540,490 1,600,100 1,767,393 2,359,528 2,441,331 2,246,025
October 1,106,596 1,165,176 1,371,727 1,734,964 1,729,558 1,591,193
November 1,264,600 1,260,314 1,425,461 1,880,397 1,902,643 1,750,432
December 4,070,870 4,237,178 3,625,189 5,749,365 5,602,018 5,153,119
Total 27,886,112$ 29,250,698$ 24,973,411$ 34,534,683$ 40,776,882$ 40,085,000$ 20,183,025$ -$ 5.95%0.00%
2022 2023 Amended Budget % change % change
Collections Budget Variance from 2022 from Budget
January 645,487$ 720,043$ 720,043$ -$ 11.55%0.00%
February 702,730 735,514 735,514 - 4.67%0.00%
March 719,717 735,514 735,514 - 2.19%0.00%
April 269,018 259,234 259,234 - -3.64%0.00%
Total 2,336,952$ 2,450,305$ 2,450,305$ -$ 4.85%0.00%
May 146,657 134,924
June 280,460 258,023
July 424,602 390,634
August 361,165 332,272
September 294,861 271,272
October 207,397 190,805
November 230,383 211,952
December 671,982 618,223
Total 4,954,459$ 4,858,410$ 2,450,305$ -$ 4.85%0.00%
0.5% Collected
Sales Tax
0.5% HOUSING SALES TAX COLLECTIONS
2023 Budget Comparison
Actual 4.0% Collections 4.0% Collected
Sales Tax20212022
Town of Vail Revenue Update
June 6, 2023
4.0% GENERAL SALES TAX2023 Budget Comparison
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Town of Vail Revenue Update
June 6, 2023
YTD 4% Sales Tax Collections By Year
Through April 30
April 4% Sales Tax Collections By Year
Through April 30
•April collections of $2.2M are down (0.9)% from prior year and are flat with the proposed amended
budget.
$1,445,071
$427,518
$1,751,528
$2,234,296
$2,213,286
$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
$13,900,085
$11,032,814
$13,230,384
$19,050,065
$20,183,025
$0 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
•YTD collections of $20,183,025 are up 6.0% from prior year and are flat with the proposed
amended budget.
•Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 4.9% in April.
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Town of Vail Revenue Update
June 6, 2023
April 0.5% Housing Fund Sales Tax Collections By Year
Real Estate Transfer Tax by Year
YTD Through May 2023
April Collections YTD Collections
•This chart shows YTD collections of 1% RETT, segmented by real property values. 2023
collections are down (35.8)% from the prior year.
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Sales Less Than $2.5 Million Sales $2.5 to $5 Million Sales $5 to $10 Million Sales Over $10 Million
$2,490,959
$2,069,914
$4,065,565 $3,936,168
$2,525,899
•April collections of $259,234 are down (3.6)% from prior year and are flat with the proposed
amended budget.YTD collections of $2.5M are up 4.9% from this time last year and are flat
with the proposed amended budget.
$269,018 $259,234
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
2022 2023
$2,336,952 $2,450,305
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
2022 2023
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Town of Vail Revenue Update
June 6, 2023
Construction Use Tax by Year
YTD Through May 2023
YTD Lift Tax Collections
Through April 30
•Use Tax collections through May 31 total $1,038,937, compared to $965,715 from this time last
year. This is an increase of 7.6%.
$846,684
$575,018
$2,138,087
$965,715 $1,038,937
$0
$250,000
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
$1,250,000
$1,500,000
$1,750,000
$2,000,000
$2,250,000
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
•2023 YTD lift tax collections of $4.7M are down (0.6)% or $(26,867) from the same time last
year.
$4,108,951
$2,916,926
$3,919,631
$4,677,161
$4,650,293
$0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
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Vail Business Review
March 2023
June 6, 2023
The Vail Business Review breaks down the 4.5% sales tax collected for the month of
March 2023. The 4.5% sales tax includes the town’s general 4% sales tax and the
0.5% housing sales tax supported by Town of Vail voters during the November 2021
election made effective January 1st, 2022. The housing sales tax will sunset on
December 31, 2051.
Overall, March sales tax was up from the prior year 2.1%. Retail increased 5.3%,
lodging decreased (2.0%), food and beverage increased 5.0%, and utilities/other
increased 11.6%. Excluding the out-of-town category, sales tax for the month of March
was up 0.5% compared to prior year.
Town of Vail sales tax forms, the Vail Business Review, and sales tax worksheets are
available on the internet at www.vailgov.com. You can subscribe to have the Vail
Business Review and the sales tax worksheet emailed to you automatically from
www.vailgov.com.
Please remember when reading the Vail Business Review that it is produced from sales
tax collections as opposed to actual gross sales.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call me at (970) 479-2125 or
Carlie Smith, Finance Director, at (970) 479-2119.
Sincerely,
Lauren Noll
Town of Vail
Sales Tax Administrator
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March 2023
Town of Vail Business Review
March Sales Tax Collections by Year
March 2023 Sales Tax
March 2022
Sales Tax Collections by Business Type
2,009,754
Lodging
3,080,057
Food &
Beverage
1,345,544 Utilities &
Other
334,314
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
5.3%5.0%11.6%
Retail
RLFU
-$8,000,000
$12,000,000
4,247,397
2,258,909
4,366,109
$0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
General Sales Tax
Housing Sales Tax
6,631,763
6,769,668
• March 2023 retail sales increased 5.3%, lodging decreased (2.0%), food and beverage increased
5.0%, and utilities and other increased 11.6%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
Retail
1,909,444
Lodging
3,141,870
Food &
Beverage
1,280,946 Utilities &
Other
299,503
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
• This report represents collections of Town of Vail sales tax, as opposed to actual gross sales.
• On January 1st, 2022, Town of Vail sales tax increased from 4.0% to 4.5% on all items except food for
home consumption. 2022 and 2023 above include the 0.5% increase to sales tax, depicted in light
blue. Prior years show 4.0% sales tax collections.
• Total March 2022 collections were $6,631,763. Total March 2023 collections were $6,769,668.
• Overall, March 2023 4.5% sales tax collections were up from the prior year 2.1%.
2.0%
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Town of Vail Business Review
March 2022March 2023
Geographic Area Trends by Year
March Sales Tax by Year
Sales Tax by Location
March 2023 Sales Tax
Other
Areas
14%
Lionshead
19%
Out of
Town
22%
Vail Village
45%
Other Areas
15%
Lionshead
19%
Out of Town
20%
Vail Village
46%
• Vail Village sales tax remained flat, Lionshead increased 2.6%, Other Areas decreased (1.1%), and
Out of Town increased 8.5%. Excluding Out of Town collections, all areas were up 0.5%.
• The figures above reflect 4.5% sales tax.
618,518
441,748
601,249
1,063,857
426,206
853,839
356,801
379,131
957,199
2,208,220
1,011,824
1,953,822
$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Vail Village
Out of Town
Lionshead
Other Areas
• This chart shows March sales tax collections by geographic area over time.
• 2022 and 2023 include the 0.5% increase for housing sales tax, depicted in lighter shades. General
4.0% sales tax collections are shown in darker shades.
981,050
1,238,3581,344,896
3,067,460
3,069,837
1,271,124
1,458,623
970,083
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Accommodation Services Sales Tax by Year
Retail Business Sales Tax Detail
March 2023 Sales Tax
Town of Vail Business Review
2,211,118
930,752
2,165,927
914,130
$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000
Apparel
$434,578
Grocery
$259,478
Gallery
$11,540
Gifts
$5,942
Jewelry
$64,885
Retail Liquor
$88,529
Retail Other
$435,300
Sporting Goods
$615,388
Online Retailers
$93,646
Retail Home
Occupation
$468
• Overall, March 2023 accommodations services decreased (2.0%) from prior year. Short-term rentals decreased
(1.8%) from prior year and hotels and lodges decreased (2.0%).
• 2022 and 2023 include the 0.5% increase for housing sales tax, depicted in lighter shades. General 4.0% sales
tax collections are shown in darker shades.
• Short-term rental sales tax collection numbers include online marketplace facilitators like Airbnb and VRBO.
Revenue collections from facilitators may include some hotels and lodges.
1,299,001
540,736
Hotel and Lodges
Short-Term
Rentals
2023 2022 2021
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Retail 299,896.07 287,864.26 4.18%
Lodging 548,903.83 574,327.66 ‐4.43%
F & B 112,333.79 109,170.17 2.90%
Other 8,949.54 9,687.74 ‐7.62%
Total 970,083.23 981,049.83 ‐1.12%
Retail 326,634.39 330,771.23 ‐1.25%
Lodging 690,081.43 667,732.66 3.35%
F & B 252,628.10 237,436.68 6.40%
Other 1,780.39 2,417.83 ‐26.36%
Total 1,271,124.31 1,238,358.41 2.65%
Retail 449,725.22 372,458.72 20.74%
Lodging 724,912.13 733,524.11 ‐1.17%
F & B 3,002.60 3,602.36 ‐16.65%
Other 280,983.31 235,310.34 19.41%
Total 1,458,623.27 1,344,895.53 8.46%
Retail 933,498.37 918,350.13 1.65%
Lodging 1,116,159.40 1,166,285.44 ‐4.30%
F & B 977,579.18 930,736.62 5.03%
Other 42,600.47 52,087.44 ‐18.21%
Total 3,069,837.42 3,067,459.62 0.08%
Retail 2,009,754.05 1,909,444.34 5.25%
Lodging 3,080,056.79 3,141,869.87 ‐1.97%
F & B 1,345,543.67 1,280,945.83 5.04%
Other 334,313.71 299,503.35 11.62%
Total 6,769,668.23 6,631,763.39 2.08%
Retail Apparel 434,578.20 389,506.34 11.57%
Retail Food 259,477.87 235,619.46 10.13%
Retail Gallery 11,539.66 24,394.66 ‐52.70%
Retail Gift 5,941.66 9,358.53 ‐36.51%
Retail Home Occupation 467.91 205.30 127.92%
Retail Jewelry 64,885.35 42,274.89 53.48%
Retail Liquor 88,528.94 85,823.43 3.15%
Retail Other 435,299.91 317,755.28 36.99%
Retail Sport 615,388.45 540,537.83 13.85%
Retail Online Retailer 93,646.11 68,955.37 35.81%
Total 2,009,754.05 1,714,431.09 17.23%
Total ‐ All Areas
Lionshead
Out of Town
Vail Village
Retail Summary
Cascade Village / East Vail / Sandstone / West Vail
Town of Vail Business Review
March 4.5% Sales Tax
2023 Collections 2022 Collections YoY % Change
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.6
Item Cover Page
DATE:June 6, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update
SUBJECT:Welcome Center Winter Recap
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
Welcome_Center_Winter_Recap_Memo_final.pdf
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To: Town Council
From: Amanda Zinn, Welcome Center & Host Programs Manager
Mark Christie, Welcome Center Associate & Host Program Coordinator
Date: May 30, 2023
Subject: Welcome Center and Community Host Program Winter Recap
I. BACKGROUND
The Welcome Centers assist over 100,000 visitors each year. The guest service operations include
management of the Community and Trail Host Programs. Visitation in the Welcome Centers during this
past winter season (December 1-April 30) was up 16.5% over the previous winter season.
II. COMMUNITY HOSTS
The 2022-2023 Community Host Winter Season program had 32 participants. Hosts were out daily from
December 16 through April 2.
Hosts benefits are a choice of an Epic Volunteer Ski Pass or a Visa gift card with a value up to $700.
The following events were held for the hosts:
• Winter kick-off meeting at the Vail Golf Club on December 6, 2022
• A holiday get-together at the Lionshead Welcome Center on December 13, 2022
• A host social at Two Arrows Coffee on February 7, 2023
• An end-of-season get-together at Bart & Yeti’s on March 30, 2023
The Community Host Program will commence on June 16, 2023. The Trail Host Program begins on June
2, 2023, with 14 hosts assisting at the East Vail trailheads. The summer kick-off is scheduled for June 6,
2023, at the Vail Golf Club. Speakers will give updates on activities, special events and guest service best
practices.
III. FACILITY UPDATE
The Welcome Centers new interpretive exhibits were completed in January 2023. The goal of the new
displays is to engage and educate visitors on Vail’s outdoor recreation, environmental sustainability
practices, culture, and history. Themes include diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, indigenous
peoples, Leave No Trace principals, and coexisting with wildlife. Other additions are digital screens that
display DiscoverVail.com and a calendar of events, large trail maps, photos of the back bowls and Gore
Range, new paint, carpet, and furniture.
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IV. WELCOME CENTER STAFF
The Welcome Centers are open daily. Starting in April, new to the Welcome Center team is Kim
DeYoung.
• Amanda Zinn
• Mark Christie
• Tony Mauro
• Megan Wright
• Holly Rainville
• Ann Lauterbach
• Joyce Kasbekar
• Christine Anneberg
• Kim DeYoung
V. WELCOME CENTER VISITATION STATS
VAIL AND LIONSHEAD VISITS
2021/2022 2022/2023
DEC 13,689 12,243
JAN 11,343 14,671
FEB 10,427 13,430
MAR 10,565 13,241
APR 6,081 7,114
TOTAL 52,105 60,699
For questions, please reach out to Amanda Zinn, 970.477.3520, azinn@vailgov.com.
-
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
DEC JAN FEB MAR APR TOTAL
VV & LH WELCOME CENTER VISITATION TOTALS
December-April
2021/2022 2022/2023
2022/2023
Season Up
16.5%
Over
Previous
Season
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.7
Item Cover Page
DATE:June 6, 2023
SUBMITTED BY:Steph Johnson, Environmental Sustainability
ITEM TYPE:Information Update
AGENDA SECTION:Information Update
SUBJECT:Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA) Updated
2023-2024 Policy Statement
SUGGESTED ACTION:
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
ATTACHMENTS:
CC4CA_Policy_Statement_Memo_2023.pdf
Proposed_Policy_Statement_Updates_-_2023-2024.pdf
Proposed_Policy_Statement_Updates_-_Substantive_changes_2023.pdf
Graphic_-_CC4CA_Policy_Statement_Updates_Process.pdf
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TO: Vail Town Council
FROM: Environmental Sustainability Department
DATE: June 6, 2023
SUBJECT: Colorado Communities for Climate Action Updated Policy Statement 2023-2024
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the updated 2023-2024 Policy Statement of the
Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA) (Attachment A).
II. BACKGROUND
The Town of Vail has been a member of Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA) since
its inception in 2018 and is a founding member of its original efforts of the Colorado Climate
Network since 2012. Part of that process involved the Town Council adopting a resolution
expressing support for CC4CA’s Policy Statement. CC4CA goes through a formal process of
updating this Policy Statement every other year. Because the last time the Board updated it was in
June 2021, the Board is slated to decide on a new round of updates at this year’s annual retreat.
CC4CA’s 2023-2024 Policy Statement update reflects unanimous agreement among the coalition
members on steps that should be taken at the state and federal level, often in partnership with local
governments, to enable Colorado and its communities to lead in protecting the climate.
CC4CA will hold its all-member annual retreat in Vail June 8-9 to finalize the Policy Statement
which will stand for two years. The retreat, and many months of meetings of the CC4CA's Policy
Committee and Board of Directors (on which every member jurisdiction is represented) prior to the
retreat, provides the opportunity for all members to share input on each of the policy positions and
the statements were modified accordingly. All members of CC4CA are asked to formally ratify the
updated Policy Statement.
Most of the updates are non-substantive (for grammatical or clarity purposes) from the policy
statement prior. Substantive changes are provided in Attachment B, and none of the substantive
updates significantly alter any positions from the most recent 2020 Policy Statement adopted by
the Vail Town Council via Resolution No. 32, Series of 2020. Staff will return to the Vail Town
Council in an upcoming meeting with a resolution to adopt the updated Policy Statement.
There are several key points to keep in mind:
1. The process of crafting the proposed updates is extensive and thorough, so these proposed
updates have already gone through substantial vetting.
2. For each proposed update, Board members have the option of supporting, abstaining, or
objecting. If a single member objects to a specific proposed change at the Board retreat, that
change does not occur, so we ask that members only object if they have a strong objection.
3. Ultimately, the question for our Board representative will be “can you live with this proposed
change?” as opposed to “Is this the best possible wording?”
4. CC4CA now has 42 member jurisdictions; each essentially has a veto over every proposed
update.
5. The Policy Statement does not guide how CC4CA prioritizes among advocacy opportunities. The
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III. ATTACHMENTS
A. CC4CA Policy Statement 2023-2024
B. CC4CA Policy Statement (Substantive Changes)
C. Review Process Graphic
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Clear Creek County · Crested Butte · Dillon · Durango · Eagle County · Edgewater · Erie · Fort Collins · Frisco
Gilpin County · Glenwood Springs · Golden · Lafayette · Lake County · Larimer County · Longmont · Louisville · Lyons
Mountain Village · Nederland · Northglenn · Ouray County · Pitkin County · Ridgway · Routt County · Salida
San Miguel County · Snowmass Village · Summit County · Superior · Telluride · Vail · Wheat Ridge
CC4CA Policy Statement
Effective July 1, 2021
Adopted by the Board of Directors June 4, 2021
PROPOSED POLICY STATEMENT UPDATES (REDLINE EDITS ACCEPTED)
FORMALLY PROPOSED BY THE POLICY COMMITTEE 3/9/23
(and updated with new language for #18 on 4/13/23)
Colorado Communities for Climate Action is a coalition of local governments advocating for
stronger state and federal climate policy. CC4CA’s policy positions reflect unanimous
agreement among the coalition members on steps that should be taken at the state and federal
level, often in partnership with local governments, to enable Colorado and its communities to
lead in protecting the climate.
CC4CA generally focuses on legislative, regulatory, and administrative action, supporting
efforts that advance the general policy principles and the detailed policy positions described
below, and opposing efforts that would weaken or undermine these principles and positions.
General Policy Principles
The following general principles guide Colorado Communities for Climate Action’s specific
policy positions. CC4CA supports:
• Collaboration between state and federal government agencies and Colorado’s local
governments to advance local climate protection and resilience.
• State and federal programs to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, including adequate and
ongoing funding of those programs.
• Analyses, financial incentives, infrastructure, fiscal tools and enabling policies for the
development and deployment of clean energy technologies.
• Locally driven and designed programs to support communities impacted by the clean
energy transformation.
• Centering equity in decision-making by prioritizing policies that address systemic
environmental and governance inequities based on race and socioeconomic status and
that justly transition and grow the clean energy economy.
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Policy Positions
Colorado Communities for Climate Action supports policies that:
Statewide Climate Strategies
1. Reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions consistent with or greater than the State
of Colorado’s adopted, codified goals.
2. Secure accurate, actionable, useful, and regular state greenhouse gas inventories and
forecasts for Colorado which are made accessible to local governments and incorporate
alignment between state and local inventory data to the extent possible.
3. Adopt a comprehensive market-based approach to reduce Colorado’s greenhouse gas
emissions that ensures the benefits accrue justly and equitably to impacted
communities.
4. Treat the environmental and health costs associated with the use of fossil fuels as an
important priority in making and implementing climate-related policy.
Local Climate Strategies
5. Remove barriers and promote opportunities that allow counties and municipalities
to maximize deployment of local clean energy and climate-related strategies, including
resilience-oriented strategies, while promoting affordable, accessible, and equitable
delivery of reliable clean energy.
6. Enable local governments to obtain the energy use and other data from utilities and
state agencies that they need to effectively administer climate and clean energy
programs.
7. Support well-designed public processes for evaluating retail and wholesale energy
choice options for communities, informed by a broad variety of stakeholders.
8. Provide for cost-effective and equitable policies, strategies, and practices that enable
and accelerate energy efficiency in buildings, beneficial electrification, reducing
building related GHG emissions, and improving quality of life.
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Energy Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
9. Modernize energy infrastructure to strengthen grid reliability, enhance resilience
(community-based and otherwise), improve transmission, and more fully integrate
renewable energy, distributed generation, and energy storage resources.
10. Retire or discontinue the use of fossil fuel power plants while ensuring grid
reliability.
11. Discourage construction of new fossil fuel power plants.
12. Expand the ability of electric cooperatives and municipal electric utilities to
independently purchase local renewable electricity and take other steps to reduce
greenhouse gas pollution.
Energy Efficiency
13. Expand demand side savings from efficiency and conservation for all energy types.
14. Support ongoing and sustainable funding for weatherization and renewable energy
assistance to low-income households.
15. Provide counties and statutory cities and towns with the same authority held by
home rule cities to implement local energy conservation policies and programs.
Transportation
16. Ensure effective implementation of Colorado’s vehicle emissions standards, GHG-
related regulations, state and regional transportation-related plans, and other
regulatory and programmatic activities designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
from mobile sources.
17. Increase funding and policy incentives for multimodal transportation and mobility
options, based on efficient use of resources.
Land Use
18. Encourage adoption and implementation of statewide policies that enable local
governments to enact land use, zoning, and planning policies that help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and improve resilience.
19. Encourage adoption and implementation of practices in the agriculture and forest
sectors that durably reduce greenhouse gases, increase resilience, improve water
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conservation, support ecosystem health, and promote a sustainable, low-carbon
agriculture and forestry economy in Colorado.
Resilience
20. Proactively improve the resilience and adaptability of Colorado communities in the
face of natural disasters and other challenges associated with climate change, including
ensuring that disaster stabilization and recovery efforts result in reduced greenhouse
gas pollution and improved resilience to future disasters.
21. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with water management, and increase
water resilience, through water conservation, efficiency, reuse, adaptation, low impact
development strategies, and other approaches.
Fuel Sources
22. Eliminate emissions from and achieve comprehensive, high accuracy monitoring of
fossil fuel extractive industry activities.
23. Secure appropriate guardrails on the development/use of alternative energy
technologies, such as hydrogen and biomass, based on their life cycle greenhouse gas
emissions impacts, environmental and social impacts, and cost.
Waste
24. Ensure that CDPHE has adequate authority to implement plans and policies for
meeting Colorado’s statewide and regional solid waste diversion goals.
25. Secure high levels of circular economy activities like reuse, recycling, composting,
and reducing the carbon intensiveness of materials and products, including reducing
and eliminating use of disposable/single-use products and construction and demolition
waste.
26. Achieve significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions from solid waste, water
treatment, and wastewater processing.
General
27. Support ongoing and sustainable funding for programs that assist communities in
the transition from fossil fuel-dominated economies.
28. Support exploration and deployment, when appropriate, of well-regulated
technologies and practices that retain currently sequestered carbon, capture
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greenhouse gasses before they are emitted, remove greenhouse gasses from the
atmosphere, and use or sequester this carbon.
29. Encourage investments that achieve climate-positive solutions, including policies
that encourage entities investing public dollars to consider partial or full divestment in
fossil fuel extraction and use as part of their investment strategies.
30. Maintain protections and authorities currently provided under environmental laws
like the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act, and
ensure that these laws are fully implemented and can be improved through
stakeholder input when appropriate.
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Adams County · Aspen · Avon · Basalt · Boulder · Boulder County · Breckenridge · Broomfield · Carbondale
Clear Creek County · Crested Butte · Dillon · Durango · Eagle County · Edgewater · Erie · Fort Collins · Frisco
Gilpin County · Glenwood Springs · Golden · Lafayette · Lake County · Larimer County · Longmont · Louisville · Lyons
Mountain Village · Nederland · Northglenn · Ouray County · Pitkin County · Ridgway · Routt County · Salida
San Miguel County · Snowmass Village · Summit County · Superior · Telluride · Vail · Wheat Ridge
Proposed Updates to CC4CA’s Policy Statement
April 17, 2023
The Board is being asked to consider and potentially adopt updates to the current document (which is
already adopted and will remain in its current form unless the Board makes changes to it). The Board is
not adopting a new Policy Statement, in other words, but rather is considering a number of specific
proposed changes to the current document.
The proposed changes are listed below. The vast majority of these proposed updates are minor,
involving simple copy edits, clarifying edits, and reorganizing some sections (but without significant
substantive changes to the positions themselves). A small number are more substantive in nature;
those are marked below as “SUBSTANTIVE.”
Please note: The numbers below refer to the new numbering in the redline section.
General Policy Principles section
• SUBSTANTIVE. Insert “fiscal tools” in the third bullet to help clarify that this list
may include fiscal policies.
• SUBSTANTIVE. Reword the fifth bullet to make clearer that the focus is on
equitable decision-making (such that equity-oriented policies are a tool helping to
achieve that outcome).
“Policy Positions” introductory sentence
• Grammatical edit (“Colorado Communities for Climate Action supports the following
policy positions:” changed to “Colorado Communities for Climate Action supports
policies that:”)
Statewide Climate Strategies
• #1 - Replace “2019” with “adopted” in referencing the state’s GHG goals, since they
have already updated them and may do so again.
• #2 – Insert a comma.
• #4 – Clarify that our target isn’t simply to “expand” consideration of environmental
and health costs but to make these considerations an important priority.
Local Climate Strategies
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• #7 – Clarify that we support evaluation processes which serve this goal, which could
be a single, comprehensive process but could also be multiple processes. The point is
comprehensive evaluations and not that it all be done at once.
• #8 – Narrow the focus of this item to just buildings and move the “resilience” reference
to the new “Resilience” section.
Energy Generation
• SUBSTANTIVE: Expand the title of the “Energy Generation” section to
include “Transmission and Distribution.”
• SUBSTANTIVE: #10 and #11 - Make clear that CC4CA wants to both retire existing
fossil fuel generation as quickly as possible and wants to discourage construction of any
new fossil fuel generation.
• #9 – Move this from the end of this section (#12) to the beginning of this section (#9),
and tweak the wording to more clearly capture grid modernization.
Energy Efficiency
• #14 – Keeps this policy position focused on low-income/disproportionately impacted
communities and consolidates and relocates the ‘just transition’ language to a separate
item exclusively focused on those issues (#27).
Transportation
• #16 – Replaces the reference to a very specific document (“2020 Colorado Electric
Vehicle Plan”) with a reference to the full range of policies, plans, etc. related to
transportation and GHG emissions.
• #17 – Focuses this item just on transportation/mobility, pulling out the ‘land use
policy’ reference and consolidating and relocating it to a separate item exclusively
focused on land use (#18). This also incorporates the core idea of the previously
numbered #19 (i.e., consolidating two positions into a single position).
Land Use [New Section]
• SUBSTANTIVE: #18 – Encourage adoption and implementation of statewide
policies that enable local governments to enact land use, zoning, and planning
policies that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve resilience.
• SUBSTANTIVE: #19 – This is the new item focused exclusively on agriculture
and forestry.
Resilience [New Section]
• Both of these items (#20 and #21) were already in the Policy Statement but are
simply relocated into this new section.
• #21 – More explicitly references water resilience, which is captured in the existing
language but not quite as clearly as it could be.
Fuel Sources
• SUBSTANTIVE: Renames/reframes this section from being strictly about fossil
fuel extraction to being more broadly about fuel sources.
• SUBSTANTIVE: #22 – Shifts the policy position from simply “expanding” efforts
related to reducing extraction-related activities to “eliminating” GHG emissions from
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those activities.
• SUBSTANTIVE: #23 – This is a new position focused on evaluating alternative
energy options.
Waste
• #24 – Clarifies that this policy position is about CDPHE having the authority it needs
to achieve its solid waste goals instead of narrowly referencing a single document.
• #25 – Consolidates this and what used to be the subsequent policy position.
• #26 – Removes the reference to agriculture here so that this policy position is entirely
focused on water. The agriculture point is relocated into a new agriculture-specific
position (#19).
General
• Delete the previously numbered #25, which felt important to explicitly call out in
2021 when we last updated the Policy Statement but seems less so now. Support for
climate positive innovation is embedded throughout the Policy Statement.
• Relocate the previously numbered #26 to the new Resilience section noted above (#20).
• #27 – This position was relocated from earlier in the document, and it now
consolidates and focuses on just transition/community transition.
• #28 – Updates the language to clarify that this position is about the full range of
sequestration/removal/CCUS/etc. technologies and methodologies, not just the two
specific ones we had specifically named. This was the intent but the universe of these
types of technologies and methodologies has expanded since 2021. This now also
emphasizes the importance of these activities being “well regulated.”
• Relocate the previously numbered #28 on water management to the new Resilience
section noted above (#21).
• #29 – This includes some new, clarifying language.
• #30 – This includes some new, clarifying language.
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The Policy Statement Update Process
CC4CA’s Policy Statement consists of our adopted policy positions and governs all of our policy advocacy.
In order to become a CC4CA member, a jurisdiction’s elected body must express support for the Policy
Statement through a formal resolution. The CC4CA Board of Directors considers an update to the Policy
Statement every other year and may consider updates during the interim under unusual circumstances.
Unanimous consent is required for adoption of any proposed updates.
Policy Committee Review
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Feb – AprJan – Feb
The Policy Committee
reviews submitted
proposals and further
develops the draft
Policy Statement
update.
The Policy Committee
reviews the current
Policy Statement and
crafts an initial draft
Policy Statement
update.
Policy Committee Adoption
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April
The Policy Committee
formally adopts a
proposed Policy
Statement update and
refers this to the Board
of Directors.
BoardApproval
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June (annual retreat)
The Board adopts
a complete
updated Policy
Statement.
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Before the Process Begins
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