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REGULAR MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL
AUGUST 7, 1973
A regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Vail was convened at
7:45 p.m. , August 7, 1973, in the Council Room of the Vail Municipal
Building.
Mayor John Dobson and the following Councilmen were present:
Richard Bailey John Donovan
Joseph Langmaid Josef Staufer
Tom Steinberg Gerry White
Also present were:
Terry Minger, Town Manager
Larry Robinson, Town Attorney
Stan Bernstein, Finance Director
Mayor Dobson noted that the meeting would not exactly follow the printed
agenda. First to be considered was the second reading of Ordinance No. 10,
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SPECIAL ELECTIONS WITHIN THE TOWN
OF VAIL, DESIGNATING THE TIME FOR SUCH SPECIAL ELECTIONS,
MODIFYING AND AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE COLORADO MUNICIPAL
ELECTION CODE AS SUCH APPLY TO SPECIAL. ELECTIONS WITHIN THE
TOWN OF VAIL AND SETTING FORTH MATTERS AND DETAILS IN RELA-
TION THERETO. The tit-te was read in full by the Mayor and the audience
advised that copies were available. Mr. Robinson noted that no amendments
had been made to this ordinance. The Council was polled as to whether they
had read and understood the ordinance; each indicated that he had. Council-
man Steinberg moved that Ordinance No. 10 be adopted; Councilman Bailey
seconded; Councilmen Bailey, Donovan, Langmaid, Staufer, Steinberg,
White and Dobson voted in favor; there were no votes against; the motion
carried and the ordinance was adopted.
Ordinance No. 11, AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING REVENUE AND IMPOSING
A SALES TAX UPON THE SELLING OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
AT RETAIL AND ON THE FURNISHING OF SERVICES IN THE TOWN OF
VAIL; INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF SALES TAX WITHIN THE TOWN OF
VAIL; CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON SEPTEMBER 25,
• 1973, FOR SUBMISSION OF THE INCREASED SALES TAX TO THE QUALI-
FIED REGISTERED VOTERS FOR APPROVAL OR REJECTION THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR THE EARMARKING OF FIFTY PERCENT OF ALL OF THE
SALES TAX REVENUES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND
SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO was introduced for
second reading. The title was read in full by the Mayor and the audience
advised that copies were available. Mayor Dobson reiterated that even with
the passage of the ordinance, the question of the sates tax increase must still
be approved by the voters. The Council was polled as to whether they had
read and understood; each indicated that he had. Councilman Donovan moved
that Ordinance No. 11 be adopted; Councitman White seconded; Councilmen
Bailey, Donovan, Langmaid, Staufer, Steinberg, White and Dobson voted in
favor; there were no votes against; the motion carried and the ordinance was
adopted.
Ordinance No. 12, AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE TOWN OF VAIL
CERTAIN TERRITORY SITUATED IN EAGLE COUNTY, SW TE OF CO LORADO,
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS VAIL VILLAGE 11th FILING,
ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF; ZONING SAID PROPERTY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL;
AND SETTING FORTH MATTERS AND DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO,
was introduced for first reading by Councilman Donovan. The title was read
in full by the Mayor and the audience advised that copies were available. Mr.
Robinson noted that a public hearing had been held at the last regular meeting
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and findings and conclusions set forth. The Mayor polled. the Council as to
whether they had read and understood the ordinance; Councilren White,
Langmaid, Steinberg, Donovan, Bailey and Staufer each indicated that he
had. Councilman Staufer moved that Ordinance No. 12 be approved on first
reading and published for public hearing at the next regular meeting; Council-
man Donovan seconded; Councilmen Bailey, Donovan, Langmaid, Staufer,
Steinberg, White and Dobson voted in favor; there were no votes against,• the
motion carried and the Town Clerk was instructed to publish the ordinance.
Mr. Robinson explained that Resolution No. 30 sets forth the questions to be
voted upon in the election; appoints the judges and clerks for that election;
sets forth the qualifications for voting and like matters. This document will
be on file for public inspection. Councilman Steinberg moved that Resolution
No. 30 be adopted; Councilman Donovan seconded; Councilmen Bailey, Donovan,
Langmaid, Staufer, Steinberg, White and Dobson voted in favor; there were
no votes against; the motion carried.
In introducing the master plan presentation, Mayor Dobson noted that many
of the suggestions and recommendations made at previous hearings had been
incorporated into the plan. Mr. Royston added to this that the plan is still
not a fixed article. Mr. Beck and Mr. Royston presented slides and explained
four maps; the master plan, transportation plan, open space plan and develop-
ment plan. Mr. Ream presented the plans for the transportation terminal and
16 parking structure, He noted that a basic, open parking structure costs $2,000
per car space. In the present proposed design, there are several advantages-
1 . the cars are hidden; 2, a major entryway to the town is provided; G. a
major landscaped area is provided; 4. visitor services are.inctuded; 5.
office space can provide additional income; 6. traffic is removed from East
Meadow Drive; 7. an additional roadway link is included; 8. snow removal
costs are reduced, 9. information distribution is given a focal point; and
10. it saves land for future use. The cost projection for this is $3,860 per
car space.
Mr. Bernstein explained some calculations he had made. The total master
plan, if it could be done tomorrow, would cost between 12.5 million and
14.5 million dollars. Mr. Amato asked Mr. _Herrington what he foresaw
the interest rate to be on the bonds; Mr. Herrington replied that, in view
of the current situation, it might be 6.5/; this would increase the debt service
calculated by $25,000 per year. Again in response to a question from Mr.
Amato, Mr. Herrington noted that the maximum interest will be set at 10%.
This allows certain coupons to bear, higher interest than others. The current
bonded indebtedness is $2.5 million. If the Antholz property is given a value
of greater than 3 million dollars, Mr. Herrington indicated that some dif-
ficulties would be created for the Town. In response to the question as to
whether the Town could legally invest the funds from the bonds while awaiting
the expenditure of those funds, Mr. Herrington noted that the only restriction
is that the monies gained must be spent within 36 months. The bonds, if
authorized, will be issued by January 1. The present lot parks 450 cars; the
new structure will park 1023 cars. Mr. Amato suggested that the cost of
each incremental space is therefore $7,000. Mr. Frank suggested that such
an approach is misleading; in many respects, the parking structure/transpor-
tation terminal is an attempt to start anew and incremental cost is not applicable.
A member of the audience inquired as to who had the control of the additional
funds that might be generated by the bond issue. Mr. Herrington noted that
any additional issuance of bonds would need to be voted upon; however, any
funds not requiring a bond issue are allocated by the Town Council. Mr.
Hyder presented a basic cost breakdown: parking structure - $3,950,000;
central plaza - $150,000; terminal building- $600,000; landscaping, paving,
road construction, property acquisition and fees - $490,000.
A member of the audience suggested that the parking structure did nothing to
enhance the environment of the Town. Mr. Royston offered the counter -
suggestion that the centralizing of cars frees much of the land of the Town
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for other purposes. The member of the audience, Mr. Link, suggested that
it would be better to bus people into the Town. Mr_ . Royston noted that even
if that were feasible, it would be necessary to have terminal facilities. Mr.
Frank inquired as to the public or private nature of some of the tennis courts
shown and also how long it would be before the performing arts center was
constructed. Mayor Dobson noted that public tennis facilities are needed;
those shown in the plan for Lionshead are subject to further negotiations.
Mr. Beck suggested that it would be possible, if the land acquisition were
made, to begin construction within three years on the performing arts center.
Mr. Frank suggested that, in this case; it would be preferable to convert the
A -frame to these uses. Mr. Beck stated that they have recommended that the
A -frame be kept in its present use. However, it is not large enough for a
performing arts center. Mr. Frank noted that a natura[ amphitheater exists
across the creek.
Mr. McLaughlin voiced several concerns. He is not convinced that a transpor-
tation terminal, beyond a parking structure, is needed. He suggested that the
cost of parking might drive people away from the old core. He further sug-
gested that the top level of cars will be visible from the frontage road. Mr.
McLaughlin objected to a free delivery service by electric carts. He sug-
gested that'the figure of $3,000,000 for the Antholz property was unrealistic.
It was Mr. McLaughlin's opinion that the plan is extremely core -oriented.
He suggested that Lionshead, Sunburst, Sandstone and areas outside of the
Town of Vail also needed attention. Mayor Dobson clarified that, in response
to a question from Mr. McLaughlin, the proposed restaurant operation is
only seen as a service for those waiting for transportation or who arrive very
late on buses, etc. He also stated that if a delivery system were developed,
the question of who would bear its cost has not yet been. determined. Mr.
Beck noted that any available areas in Lionshead and Sandstone have been
noted on the proposed plan; part of the difficulty is the unavailability of [and
in those areas. Mr. Ream noted that the enclosing walls on the top level of
the structure are four feet high and, hence, wilt hide a large portion of the
car. Also, plantings wilt extend above these walls.
Mr. Elias expressed his concern that the 150,000 people arriving inVail by
bus last season were not being given the treatment they deserve. Mr.'Minger.
added to this that last winter 80,000 to 120,000 people a month were trans-
ported on the shuttle bus system. In addition, any regional system or valley -
interceptor system would need a terminal facility. It was Mr. Minger's opinion
that the Lionshead lot may need expansion at some time. Mr. Amato suggested
that any discussion of pedestrian walkways must take into account that the
streets may not be entirely owned by the Town. He maintains that they do.nct
have the right to bar vehicles from these streets. Mr. Blumberg asked how
the questions wit[ be presented to the voters. Mr. Herrington noted that there
will be three questions; one on each project and one on the question of the
sales tax increase. Mr. Blumberg inquired what would happen if the purchase
of the Antholz were approved but the parking structure disapproved. Mr.
Herrington noted that that would depend on the opinion of the Council as to
whether the structure should be re -submitted to the voters at a later time.
Mr. Klug suggested that the Town should make an effort to purchase the land
on the south side of the creek'in Lionshead from Vail Associates. Mr. Beck
suggested that, as that is the only land available for open space in that area,
it might be preferable to continue to urge that courts being built there, be
changed to public courts.
Mr. Blair, the County Planner, asked for suggestions from the Town as to
the effect of their plan on surrounding areas and vice versa. Mr. Minger noted
that they have given some attention to an extension of the plan in terms of
bicycle paths, parks, etc. He added that, given the amount of growth projected
for the area, the Town is willing to help in any way possible. ,Mr. Blair sug-
gested that the Council draft a,statement setting forth their thoughts on growth
in the Upper Eagle Valley. Mr. McCall stated that he was in favor of a regional
planning authority covering the area from Wolcott east. Mr. Blair noted that,
while he is not against such a body, `'it might not be advisable to Fragment
governmental efforts. The members of the Town Council expressed their
opinions in favor of the property acquisition and parking structure construction.
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Councilman Donovan moved that the work of the planning firms to date `on the
Master Plan be endorsed; Councilman White seconded; approval was unanimous.
Mayor Dobson noted that discussion wilt continue on this plan.
The matter of a request for a conditional use permit for a snow -making pump -
house from Vail Associates was next introduced. The area on which it.is to
be located is zoned "Agricultural." Mayor Dobson noted that he has received
four letters of concern over this project. Mr., Bob Parker was of the opinion
that the construction of a pumphouse would reduce clutter, reduce noise and
contribute economically to the community. He explained that the additional,
snow on the lower Lionshead slopes would lengthen the season. The structure
would also be a racehouse. Mr. WeLLn added that the system has been approved
in concept by the Forest Service. A "snow -making consultant stated that the
airless sytem is not at a stage such that its installation is feasible at this time;
however, the system currently designed can be converted in the future. In
either type of system, the pumphouse would be needed. Mr. Parker contributed
that the terrain around the building would be built up and that trees would be
planted. The details of color and roof material have not yet been decided.
Councilman White inquired what the alternative was to building the pumphouse
this season. Mr. Parker replied that they could put the equipment directly
on the slopes as before but that this is not efficient and they would not be able
to cover, the higher areas needing snow. In addition, the old equipment takes
a longer time. In regard to the amount of water needed, Mr. Parker noted
that they would work with Mr. Rose on this matter. It was noted that approval
by the Planning Commission is also needed.
Mr. McLaughlin stated that he was representing three property owners in the
area, Vail Associates has agreed to sign a contract with them guaranteeing
that the building will be built as presented to them. Mr. Bill Jensen was
present representing Mr. George Cannon. They would like more clarification
of the project before entering into a contract with Vail Associates. They would
therefore ask that the request be tabled until this agreement can be reached.
Mr. Robinson noted, in response to a question, that any separate agreements
signed do not override the perogative of the Council in the matter. Mayor
Dobson suggested that the Council refer, the matter to the Planning Commission
and await the completion of Vail Associates' negotiations over the contracts.
Mr. Klug noted that the business people in Lionshead are concerned with the
improvement of skiing. Councilman White suggested that they build only a
temporary building this winter; Mr. Parker responded that a temporary
building is not adequate for the new equipment. Mrs. Boyd asked if any time
limits would be applied to snow -making. Mr. Parker responded that the
scheduling depends on the temperature and humidity. In further discussion,
. Mr. Parker noted that the vehicle noise would be approximately the same as
that associated with the operation last year. Councilman Bailey suggested
that more adequate drawings, and especially an elevation treatment, were
needed from Vail Associates. Mayor Dobson suggested that the matter be
referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendations. The matter
was tabled pending these findings..
Ordinance No. 13, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
PATHS WITHIN THE TOWN OF VAIL; REGU LATING THE USE OF SU CH
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PATHS; PROHIBITING TH E USE THEREOF BY
CERTAIN VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SUCH
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PATHS; PROVIDING PENA LTIES FOR VIO-
LATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND SETTING FORTH MATTERS AND
DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO was introduced for first reading by
Councilman White. The title was read in full by the Mayor and the audience
advised that copies were. available. Mayor Dobson noted that the essence of
the ordinance is to prohibit all motorized vehicles from these paths. The
Council was polled as to whether, they had read and understood the ordinance;
each indicated that he had. Councilman White moved that Ordinance No. 13
Ir be approved on first reading and that the Town Clerk be instructed to publish
same Por public hearing at the next regular meeting; Councilman Steinberg
seconded; Councilmen Bailey, Donovan, Langmaid, Staufer, Steinberg, White
and Dobson voted in favor; there were no votes against; the motion carried.
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Mr. McLaughlin, representing Mr. L.arese in his request for a parking
variance, noted that a number of other buildings have been given variances
conditioned upon their agreement to purchase parking spaces when and if
they become available. Councilman Donovan expressed his opinion that it
would be a bad policy to allow the purchase of parking in order to undergo
a change of use. He suggested the matter be studied before a decision is
i reached. Mr. Minger noted that, while Mr. Larese has a right to apply
for the variance, the Town has already taken steps to purchase the prope rty.
Councilman Donovan moved that the matter be tabled until the meeting of
August 21; Councilman White seconded; approval was unanimous; the metion
carried.
Ordinance No. 8, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE TOWN OF VAIL, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SAME; CREATING
ZONING DISTRICTS; ESTABLISHING AND CREATING A ZONING MAP;
ESTABLISHING PARKING REQUIREMENTS; ESTABLISHING A DESIGN
REVIEW BOARD; CREATING REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORTS; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF A ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR; PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE, REVIEW
AND APPEAL PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CRDINANCE
NO. 7 (Series of 1969); ORDINANCE NO. 8 (Series of 1970), ORDINANCE
NO. 15 (Series of 1970), ORDI NAN CE NO. 3 (Series of 1972); AND SETTING
FORTH MATTERS AND DETAILS IN RELATION -[HERETO was introduced
for second reading. The title was read in full and the audience advised
that copies were available. Mr. Otto expressed the opinion that the revised
ordinance places a greater burden on the Town Council to show the reasoning
behind a denial of a project as a result of the environmental impact statement.
With this change, he felt thet Vail Associates' concerns had been taken care
of and he recommended adoption of the ordinance. The Council was polled
as to whether they had read_ and understood the ordinance; bach indicated that
he had. Councilman Staufer moved that Ordinance No. 8 be adopted as
amended; Councilman Donovan seconded; Councilmen Bailey, Donovan,
Langmaid, Staufer, Steinberg, White and Dobson voted in favor; there.were
no votes against, the motion carried and the ordinance was adopted.
Mayor Dobson announced the appointment of Bill Hanlon to the Planning Com-
mission. The minutes of the meetings of July 12 and July 17 had been previously
submitted to the Council; Councilman Donovan moved they be approved; Council-
man Bailey seconded; approval was unanimous.
Mr. Otto noted that he had just been informed that if a decision on the snow-
making pumphouse was delayed another two weeks, they would be unable to
build it. Mayor Dobson noted they could have a special meeting if the agree-
m ents with the property owners were satisfactorily completed.
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1 :35 a.m.
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Town Clerk
FINANCING OF VAIL A4 STER PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. FINANCING OF VAIL PARKING FACILITIES
A. Annual Debt Service Requirement - - - - - - - - - - 1
B. Annual Operating Budget - - - - - - - - - - 2
C. Schedule of Annual Costs by Year - - - - - - - - - 3
D. Parking Facility Revenue Estimates- - - - - - - - 4
E. Projected Annual Sales Tax Subsidy- - - - - - - - - 6
II'. FINANCING OF VAIL LAND ACQUISITION
A. Annual Debt Service/Sales Tax Requirements- - - - - 7
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III. TOWN OF VAIL REVENUE ESTIMATES
A. Sales Tax Projections -General Fund;
Restricted Fund- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g
B. 2¢ Proposed Fund Yields Applied to
Parking Facility and Land Acquisition
Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
C. 1¢ (Existing) Restricted Fund Yields
Applied to Parking Facility and Land
Acquisition- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
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FINANCING OF VAIL.PARKING
FACILITIES
A. ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
$4,900,000
VAIL
PARKING FACILITIES
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Interest
Total Principal
Year
Principal
@ 6.007
and Interest
1974
$ 130,000
$ 294,000 $
424,000
1975
140,000
286,200
426,200
1976
150,000
277,800
427,800
1977
160,000
268,800
428,800
1978
170,000
259,200
429,200
1979
175,000
249,000
424,000
1980
190,000
238,500
428,500
1981
200,000
227,1.00
427,100
1982
210,000
215,100
425,100
1983
225,000
202,500
427,500
1984
240,000
189,000
429,000
1985
250,000
174,600
424,600
1986
270,000
159,600
429,600
1987
285,000
143,400
428,400
1988
300,000
126,300
426,300
1989
320,000
108,300
428,300
1990
335,000
89,100
424,100
1991
360,000
69,000
429,000
1992
38G,000
47,400
427,400
1993
410,000
24,600
434,600
$4,900,000
$3,649,500 $8,549,500
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I. Financing of Vail Parking Facilities (Continiued)
B. ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
1. Peak Season (November 15 - April 15)
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Personal Services:
I -Supervisor (Annual Salary)
$12,000
1-Custodian/Security Man (Annual
Salary)
10,000
5-Attendants/ Collectors
@$3,000/month
15,000
Fringe Benefits
4,500
Total Personal Services
$419500
Non -Personal Services
Insurance (Yearly Premium)
6,000
Utilities (Ventilation/Lighting)
(Annual Allowance)
10,000
Repairs/Mtnce./Equipment
(Annual Allowance)
5,000
Contingency - Annual Allowance
8,500
Total Non -Personal Services
$29,500
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Operating Budget - Peak Season
$71,000
2. Low Season (April 16 - November 14)
Personal Services
3-Attendants/Collectors @$1,800
per month 12,600
Fringe Benefits 2,000
Operating Budget -Low Season $14,600
TOTAL ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET $85,600 *
Is* Snow Removal costs are same as they are with existing lot and
will be funded through General Fund.
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I. Financing of Vail Parking Facilities (Continued)
C. ANNUAL COSTS (OPERATING AND DEBT SERVICE)
DEIST SERVICE
OPERATING
TOTAL
.,AR
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COSTS
1974
$424,000
129060 *
436,000
1975
426,200
85,600
511,800
1976
427,800
88,600
516,400
1977
428,800
91,600
520,400
1978
429,200
94,600
523,800
1979
424,000
97,600
521,600
1980
428,500
100,600
529,100
1981
427,100
103,600
530,700
1982
425,100
106,600
531,700
683
427,500
109,600
537,100
1984
429,000
112,600
541,600
1985
424,600
115,600
540,200
1986
429,600
118,600
548,200
1987
428,400
121,600
550,000
1.988
426,300
124,600
550,900
1989
428,300
127,600
555,900
1990
424;100
130,600
554,700
1991
429,000
133,600
562,600
1992
427,400
136,600
564,000
40993
434,600
139,600
574,200
* Ili Months of Operation
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I. Financing of Vail Parking Facilities (Continued)
A. PARKING FACILITY REVENUE ESTIMATES
1. Possible Rate Structure_:
Peak Season (Nov. 15 - April 15)
lst hour = .25�
up to 3 hours= .50�
up to 6 hours= .75�
6-24 hours =$2.00
Low Season (April 16 - November 14)
up to 3 hours= Free
3 to 6 hours = .754
6 to 24 hours=$2.00
Peak Season Parking Pass=$175.00
Annual Parking Pass=$250.00
2. Assumptions for 1974-1975 Ski Season
(1st year of operation):
-On 20 days there will be an average of 800
vehicles (excluding 100 season pass holders)
parked in the lot
-On 40 days there will be an average of 675
vehicles (excluding 100 season pass holders)
parked in the lot
-On 95 days there wil be an average of 450
vehicles parked in the lot
3. Revenue Potential for 1974-1975 Ski Season Based
on Above Rate Structure and Above Assumptions:
Peak Season__
20 days @ 600 spaces = 16,000 parking space
days
40 days @ 675 spaces = 27,000 parking space
days
95 days @ 450 spaces = 42,750 parking space
days
155 days = 85,750 parking space
days
x$2
Gross Revenues -Day 5171 500
Parker (1974-1975)
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4. Revenue Potential for 1975 Low Season Based on Above
Rate Structure:
Low Season:
210 days @ ave. 150 spaces=31,500 parking space days
x$2
Gross Revenues -Day Parker $63,000
1975 Low Season
5. Gross Revenue Potential and Estimate-1975
Peak Season $171,500
Low Season 63,000
Season Passes 20,000
Rent (Cont. Trailways 33,000
V.R.A., Rest.) $287,500
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1. Financing of Vail Parking Facilities
E. PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES TAX SUBSIDY:
OPERATING
DEBT SERVICE
COSTS
TOTAL
PARKING LOT
REQUIRED
YEAR
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COSTS
REVENUE
SALES TAX
19.74
$424,000
$12,000 *
$436,000
12,000
424,000
1975
426,200
85,600
511,800
287,500
224,300
1976
427,800
88,600
516,400
307,500
208,900
1.977
428,800
91,600
520,400
327,500
192,900
1978
429,200
94,600
523,800
347,500
176,300
1979
424,000
97,,600
521,600
367,500
154,100
1980
428,500
100,600
52.9,100
387,500
141,600
1981
427,100
103,600
530,700
407,000
123,700
�82
425,100
106,600
531,700
427,000
104,700
1.983
427,500
109,600
537,100
450,000
87,100
1984
429,000
112,600
541,600
460,000
81.,600
1985
424,600
115,600
540,200
470,000
70,200
1986
429,600
118,600
548,200
480,000
68,200
1987
428,400
121,600
550,000
490,000
60,000
1988
426,300
124,600
550,900
500,000
50,900
1989
428,300
127,600
555,900
510,000
45,900
1990
424,100
130,600
554,700
520,000
34,700
1991
429,000
133,600
562,600
530,000
32;600
0 992
427,400
136,600
564,000
540,000
24,000
993
434,600
1.39,600
574,200
550,000
24,200
* 13i Months Operation
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III. FINANCING OF VAIL LAND ACCIUISITION
A. ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (TO BE MF.T BY SALES TAX REVENUES)
$3,000,000
VAIL
LAND ACQUISITION
Interest
Total Principal
Year
Principal
@ 6.00%
and Interest
1974
$ 80,000
$ 180,000
$ 260,000
1975
85,000
175,200
260,200
1976
90,000
170,100
260,100
1977
100,000
164,700
264,700
1978
100,000
158,700
258,700
1979
110,000
152,700
262,700
1980
115,000
146,100
261,100
1981
125,000
139,200
264,200
1982
130,000
131,700
261,700
1983
135,000
123,900
258,900
1984
145,000
115,800
260,800
1985
155,000
107,100
262,100
1986
165,000
97,800
262,800
1987
175,000
87,900
262,900
1988
185,000
77,400
262,400
1989
195,000
66,300
261,300
1990
205,000
54,600
259,600
1991
220,000
42,300
262,300
1992
230,000
29,100
259,100
1993
255,000
15,300
270,300
$3,000,000
$2,235,900
$5,23.5,900
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A. SALES TAX PROJECTIONS
3¢ SALES TAX EXISTING
TAX PROPOSED
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GENERAL FUND RESTRICTED FUND
1. Administration S. Summer. Recreation '!1. Capital. Improvements
2. Police Dept. 9. Library }2. Open Space Acquisition
3. Building Dept. 10. Special Events 3. Debt Retirement on Above
4. Streets 9 .Roads 11. Debt Service on City
5. Landscaping Hall
6. Health/Welfare 12. Municipal Bus System
7. Day Camp/Ice.Skating t
YEAR
1970 (Actual)
1971 (Actual)'
19 2 (Actual)
16 Estimated
1974 Estimated
1975 Estimated
1976 Estimated
1977 Estimated
1978 Estimated
1979 Estimated
1980 Estimated
1981 Estimated
1982 Estimated
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YIELD
311,049
41.3, 287
510,432
612,000
734,000
848,000
940,000
1,034,000
1,116,000
1,194,000
1,266,000
1,342,000
1,410,000
INCREASE
OVER
PRIOR YEAR
25.2
32.8
23.5
20.0
20.0
15.5
11.0
1.0. 0
8.0
7.0
6.0
6.0
5.0
* Proposed Addi.tiona.l 1t Effective 7/1/74
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255,000
306,000
367,000
424,000
470,000
517,000
558,000
597,000
633,000
671,000
705,000
2G
YIELD
534,000
848,000
940,000
1,034,000
1,116,000
1,194,000
1,266,000
1,342,000
1,410,000
Pll. Town of Vail Revenue Estimates (Continued)
B. 2� RESTRICTED FUND YIELDS APPLIED TO PARKING FACILITY AND
LAND ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS
Y
19
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
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534,000
848,000
940,000
1,034,000
1,116,000
1,1.94,000
1,266,000
1,342,000
1,410,000
SUBSIDY REQUIRED
LAND
PARKING FACILITY
ACQUISITION
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424,000
260,000
224,300
260,200
208,900
260,100
192,900
264,700
176,300
258,700
AVAILABLE
BALANCE
50, 000>*
63,500
71,000
76,400
81 000
154,100
262,700
777,200
141,600
261,100
863,300
123,700
258,900
959,400
104,700
260,800
1,044,500
* Available For:
1. Ice Skating Rinks
2. Recreation Centers (Pool, Gyms)
3. Performing Arts Center
4. Conference Center
S. Landscapi.ng
6. Tot Lots
7. Tennis Courts
8. Reduction of Property Taxes
9. Reduction of Parking Lot Rates
10. Future Parking
11. Open Space Acquisition
* to be funded with interest earned on bond proceeds from date of bond
issue to final completion of parking facility
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FUND YIELDS APPLIED TO PARKING
FACILITY AND
LAND ACQUISITION
OAR
1¢
SALES TAX
SUBSIDY REQUIRED
PARKING FACILITY
LAND
ACQUISITION
AVAILABLE
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BALANCE
1974
367,000
424,000
260,000
l317,000>
1975
424,000
224,300
260,200
<60,500)
1976
470,000
208,900
260,100
1,000
1977
517,000
192,900
264,700
59,400
1978
558,000
176,300
258,700
123,000
1979
597,000
154,100
262,700
180,200
1980
633,000
141,600
261,10Q
230,300
1981
671,000
123,700
258,900
288,400
1982
705,000
104,700
260,800
339,500
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MEMORANDUM
August 6, 1973
TO: TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: PLANNING COMISSION
RE: CATS ON VAIL MASTER PLAN
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At a meeting Friday, August 3rd, the Planning Commission reviewed in general
the Master Plan for Vail. Unfortunately, mast of the Town Staff was in Denver
so that some of the Camdssion's comments and questions might have already been
answered or reviewed.
In brief, the following points were raised.
I. PARKING STRUCTURE -- East End
It appears that land has been left east of the structure for the structure to be
expanded onto. The reasons are undoubtedly financial; however, the Coa mission
feels that as much of the structure should be caVleted at one time as possible.
Some reasons are:
1. Increasing costs in the caning years.
2. Adding later creates construction activity in the village.
3. Maximum structure now helps restrict inrmediately traffic
-into, and parking requirements for, the Golden Peak area.
Even if only 200 or 300 spaces are added, it should be done along with the main
building program.
II. A=SS ROAD AND CURVE ALONGSIDE BLUE COW
Looking over the growth of the Golden Peak area in teams of skiing alone, with
current and anticipated lifts, it seems that this access road will eventually
bec ane a major yolume route for traffic. As shown it is certainly too narrow,
too steep, and presents too tight a turn onto the bridge"over Gore Creek.
Possibilities to consider:
1. Widen the turn greatly at the bridge.
2. Flair the street to wide proportions where it joins
the frontage road.
3. Heat the surface all the way to the frontage road.
4. Bring the road on a straighter line to the bridge fran
the frontage road, using part of the ground east of the
parking structure. This would not change the steepness,
but might increase safety factor of entering the bridge.
COMMERrS ON VAIL MASTER PLAN
Page Two
III. ACCESS TO CHRISTIANIA
Although automobile access is shown to parking lot across the street from the
Christiania, it is up quite a steep little hill and might prove quite difficult
to create in practice. Access to this area is important and one alternative
might be to open Hanson Ranch Road to limited traffic.
IV. THE COVERED BRIDGE
The Commission considers this to be a problem for immediate and serious consideration.
The parking structure will create an enormous volume of people coming through that
bridge; in fact, the congestion is significant now on crowded ski days. The exist-
ing bridge is simply not big enough to handle those numbers of people comfortably.
To arrive in the village on foot by coming down a magnificent stairway, along a
delightful landscaped walk, and then to stand in line to cross the bridge would
rather blunt the affect Vail is striving for. The Commission recommends for inclu-
sion in the program for building the parking structure:
1. Enlarging the existing covered bridge.
2. Building a second one parallel to the first on
the west side.
A plan to solve the ice build-up problems that
occur on the bridge each winter.
V. THE ACCESS ROAD AND BRIDGE ON THE EAST END OF ANHOLZ
A comment only that the idea of the access is excellent but that the Commission
questions the location with regard to terrain.
VI. 10 ACRE SITE SOUTHEAST OF MANOR VAIL
The proposed new lift in the Golden Peak area will increase the uphill capacity
there to 2250 - greater than that presently served by Gondola I and Chairlift I.
This coupled with the potential development of the 10 acres owned by Vail Assoc-
iates could create massive traffic problems for that area. It will be important
to know.as soon as possible the development plans that VAI has for the site.
VII. MANOR VAIL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
In light of item VI above; might it not be worthwhile to explore the possibility of
changing the pedestrian bridge to a point further east along the stream ---to where
it would cross at a point just east of Building C of Manor Vail (there is an old bridge
bed at that location). In this way the parking facilities on Anholtz could be tied
more directly to the proposed new lift. People traffic could thus be routed more
directly into and out of the Golden Peak area.
CC MMENTS ON VAIL MASTER PLAN
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All MAIN ENTRANCE FR24 PARKING STRUCTURE
The main ccment here centered around the Inclinators. since they serve a
stronger function than a stairway for moving people into the entry to town,
could they be scmehew moved a bit east and made more a part of the main stair
area.
Should the Inclinators be re-evaluated?
1. They do not stop at levels inside the
Transportation Building.
2, They only move people 1; floors.
3. Baggage can be handled separately and by
more efficient means, i.e. elevators and
baggage trains.
4. Maintenance and operational. problems are unknown,
5. Are they too "gimmicky" for Vail?
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with Section 4.2
of the Home Rule Charter for the Town of Vail, that a special meeting of
the Town Counci I for the Town of Va i 1 wi 1 I be he Id at the hour of 2 :00 o"clock
p. m. , Thursday, August 16, 1973, in the Council Room of the Vail Municipal
Building, Vail, Colorado. The subject of discussion shall be the request
of Vail Associates, Inc., for a conditional use permit to allow the construc-
tion of a snow -making pumphouse in an area zoned "Agricultural."
DATED this 14th day of August, 1973, at the hour of 10:00 o'clock
a.m.
Town Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAI L
AUGUST 15, 1973
Notice having been duly posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting in two
public places within the Town of Vail and delivered to each Council member
setting forth the time and agenda of the meeting, a special meeting was
convened at 2:15 p.m., August 15, 1973, in the Council Room of the Vail
Municipal Building.
Mayor John Dobson and the following Councilmen were present:
Richard Bailey
John Donovan
Joseph Langmaid
Josef Staufer
Also present were:
Terry Minger, Town Manager
Fred Otto, Vail Associates
Doug McLaughlin
George Cannon
Mr. Cannon stated that his difficulties with Vail Associates have been
resolved. Mr. Gordon Pierce, who had done the drawings of the building,
explained some of the aspects of this building, including the portions to
be filled and the portions to be buried. He noted an additional suggestion
he has made, which is to separate the driveway to the building and the
bicycle paths. Mr. Otto submitted one of the agreements reached with
the property owners. Mr. McLaughlin noted that his clients have reached
a similar agreement with Vail Associates. He also mentioned that there
is a great deal of parking along Forest Road in the winter; Mr. Minger
indicated that the staff will look into the problem. He suggested, however,
that some of the residences in that area do not have driveways or driveways
sufficient for the number of cars.
As there was no further discussion, Councilman Donovan moved that a
conditional use permit be granted to Vail Associates For a snow -making
pumphouse in an "Agricultural" zone; Councilman Staufer seconded;
Councilmen Bailey, Donovan, Langmaid, Staufer and Dobson voted in
favor; there were no votes against; the motion carried.
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p. m.
Town Clerk
AGREEMENT
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This Agreement entered into this % / day of August,
1973, between VAIL ASSOCIATES, INC., a Colorado corporation
(hereinafter called "Vail Associates"), and GEORGE R. CANNON
and SUE CANNON of Vail, Colorado (hereinafter called "Cannons").
WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Cannons are the owners of
certain real property located in Vail, Colorado, more particularly,
described as Lot 5, Block 1, Vail Village Sixth Filing, Eagle
County, Colorado, upon which is constructed a l-bedroom hoes
(hereinafter called "Cannon Property"); and
WHEREAS Vail Associates desires to construct a pump -
house which will be located near the Cannon Property in a north-
easterly direction, which pumphouse will be used in. the operation
of making artificial snow and which will contain pumps, control
equipment and two diesel or electric compressors located out-
side but adjacent to the pumphouse building on the west side
(the "Pumphouse"). The Pumphouse may also contain a timing
facility for ski races; and
WHEREAS, Vail Associates is seeking to obtain a con-
ditional use permit from the Town of Vail to construct the
Pumphouse in its proposed location, which location is zoned
agricultural and in order to obtain such a permit, the Board
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of Trustees of the Town of Vail have requested that Vail
Associates enter into an agreement with the Cannons and the
Cannons desire to enter an agreement with Vail. Associates
governing the use and activity of the Pumphouse,
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of
the following mutual covenants and agreements, agree as follows:
1. Vail Associates agrees that it will construct
the Pumphouse substantially in accordance with the plans
rendered by the office of Fitzhugh Scott, an architect in
Vail, Colorado, which plans are dated August 9, 1973, and were
presented to the Planning Commission of the Town of Vail on
that date. Furthermore, Vail Associates covenants and agrees
to comply with all the terms and conditions of that certain
memorandum of the Planning Commission of the Town of Vail,
dated August 10, 1973, addressed to the Town Council, Town of
Vail., a copy of which is attached to this Agreement and is in-
corporated herein by reference.
2. Vail Associates covenants and agrees that the
Pumphouse shall contain the following equipment and facilities
and no others: (a) water pumps and related control. equipment,
(b) air nozzles and air hoses, (c) other tools and equipment
related to snowmaking, (d) workspace for the repair and maintenance
of the pumps and equipment described.above, (e) the taming
facility which shall be used only in connection with ski races,
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(i) a garage capable of handling a vehicle necessary to service
the pumps and related equipment described above and (g) heating
and ventilating equipment, utilities, plumbing facilities and
electrical wiring. Vail Associates agrees that the pumphouse
building will be used only for the purpose of making artificial
snow and for no other purpose and will contain only the pumps,
equipment and facilities described above.` Vail Associates
further covenants that the Pumphouse will be operated only dur-
ing the times it is reasonably necessary to manufacture snow..
Trucks and other vehicles will come to, leave, and will service
the Pumphouse only during the time snow is being manufactured.
3. Vail Associates covenants.and agrees that the Pump-
house,as physically described in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, shall
not be expanded or enlarged without the prior written consent
of the Cannons. However,.Vail Associates shall have the right
to enclose the area adjacent to the Pumphouse on the west, which
now contains two diesel compressors, without the necessity of
obtaining the consent of the Cannons.
4. The parties recognize and agree that the domestic
water availability and water pressure to the Cannon Property is
presently adequate for the comfortable use of the house. Vail.
Associates represents and guarantees that the use of its
artificial snowmaking equipment will not affect the present
adequacy of the water availability and water pressure to the
Cannon Property. If, during the term of this Agreement the
water availability or water pressure to,the Cannon Property is
less than adequate, and it can be reasonably shown that the cause
of the inadequate water availability or pressure is due solcl.y
to the operation of the artificial snowmaking equipment by Vail
Associates, Vail Associates shall, upon written notice from the
Cannons, immediately take all steps necessary to restore the water
availability and/or pressure, which steps might include, but
would not be limited to installation of additional water lines
to the Pumphouse or the Cannon Property or similar steps.
S. In entering into this Agreement, Vail. Associates
• has represented to the Cannons that the operation of the pumps
contained within the Pumphouse will not generate any additional
significant noise level. The operation of the two diesel
compressors outside the Pumphouse will generate a noise level
which will be noticeable outside and inside the Cannon Property
during the time artificial snow is being manufactured. If,
in the reasonable opinion of the Cannons, the total noise level
produced by the Pumphouse, the two adjacent compressors
and the vehicular traffic to and from the Pumphouse (but
excluding the operation of the nozzles which blow out the
artificial snow) interferes with the comfortable enjoyment
and livability of the Cannon Property, it being under-
stood that the residence protion of the Cannon.Property is
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used for the entertainment of guests, the Gannon family and is
located in an exclusive ski resort area, then the Cannons shall
have the rights set out in the remainder of this paragraph. The
Cannons shall give written notice to Vail Associates that the
noise level interferes with the comfortable enjoyment and
livability of the Cannon Property. Cannons may theZretain,
at their expense, an engineer or other professional ex-
perienced in construction and noise abatement, to...investi-.
gate and prepare a report on the construction of the Pump -
house, related facilities and the noise generated from its
use and traffic. If in the opinion of such engineer or other
qualified professional, the noise generated from the Pumphouse,
related facilities,.its use and traffic can be lessened by modi-
fications, additions or improvements to the Pumphouse which
would not involve complete removal of the facility, or the com-
ponents thereof, then such report shall be transmitted to Vail.
Associates and Vail Associates shall, within 60 days after re-
ceipt of such report, make the modifications, additions. or im-
provements called for by such report. This 60-day time period
may be extended due to inability of Vail Associates to obtain.
labor, materials or on account of strikes, weather or .other
hatters outside the control of Vail Associates. The first
$7,500.00 of the cost of such modifications, additions or improve-
ments shall be borne by Vail Associates and amounts of such cost
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in excess of $7,500.00 shall be borne one-half by Vail Associates
and one --half by the Cannons. It is agreed, however, that the maxi-
mum monetary liability of Vail Associates under the foregoing
sentence shall not exceed $15,000.00.
6. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors
and assigns of Vail Associates. This Agreement shall be personal,
to the Cannons and to,any member of the Cannons' immediate
family, provided the Cannons transfer title to the Cannon
Property to any member of their immediate family. "Immediate .
Family" means the existing children of the Cannons. The Agree-
ment shall expire on the date that (1) title to the Cannon
Property is conveyed and transferred to someone other than
the Cannons or their immediate family, or (2) five years, which-
ever occurs first.
VAIL ASSOCIATES, INC.
ATTEST:
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Sue Cannon
MEMORANDUM
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FROM: PLANNING COMMISSION
RE: VAIL ASSOCIATES PU14P HOUSE
In a meeting Thursday, August 9th, the Planning Commission rnViewed z
a revised plan from Vail Associates for the Pump House to be located
down..at LionsHead. Based on that plan and with a few observations.,
noted below, the Commission recommends to the.Council that a.Condi-
tional-Use Permit be issued for the building.
Following are a list of points discussed with Vail Associates which
should be made a part of the Permit:
�. A wooden gate and fence should be placed across the drive to
screen the compressors located just outside the west portion
of the building.
2. The deadline for absolute completion of the building, including.
all landscaping was set at July 15, 1974. In connection with
this, the Commission recommends that the Town be provided with
a detailed landscape plan for the project as soon as possible.,
3. The requirement of a Performance Bond for landscaping was waived
JP view of the contractual agreements which Vail Associates will
enter into with various neighboring homeowners, represented -by
Douglas McLaughlin, which stipulates that if Vail Associates dries
not complete a satisfactory landscaping plate, the homeowners may.
come in and redo it --- with the cost to.be borne by Vail Associates.
4. If suitable to the site, the building may be rotated slightly on a'
clockwise basis -- it was the feeling that this would actually
enhance the hidden aspects of the west elevation.
5. Vail Associates indicated that the west wall of the building may''
be extended to the west at some future time to slightly enlarge .
the building. The Commission recommends that if this takes place,
the then west wall be faced with stone.
.6. The Commission recommends that the outside air tank also be screened.
This would be accomplished by point #1 for the immediate future,.
however, if the building is extended and the wooden gate taken down,
then the air tank would require some additional screening.
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