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•the Vail Tomorrow World Class Resort Team meeting in which participants were asked
to share their formulas for personal success; a meeting with a Japanese delegation on
ski resort planning; and attendance at a check -passing ceremony sponsored by the
Dancing Bear in which $1,182 was contributed to the town to help fund construction of
the West Vail roundabouts.
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Councilman Kevin Foley thanked everyone for their contributions in making the
Courage Classic bicycle ride through the West Vail construction area a flawless
experience.
Councilman Ludwig Kurz wondered if the Council would be interested in hearing a
presentation on the Stolport development project.
Mayor Bob Armour, who had received a letter of complaint from a Vail Commons
resident regarding a handicapped parking space, suggested the town buy the unit back
from the resident.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
• July 29 (5th Tuesday)
No work session
August 5 Work Session
Site Visit & Discussion of Ski Storage Zone Code Change
Site Visit Dobson Re: Lionshead Design Charette
PEC Review
Task Force Interviews
Alpine Garden Update & Vail Valley Foundation Presentation
August 5 Evening Meeting
Second Reading, Ordinance # 13 to Revise GRFA
Second Reading, Ordinance # 14, Supplemental Appropriations
Presentation by TCI Re: System Upgrade
Vail Tomorrow Presentation
AIPP Seibert Circle Design Approval
Appointment of Task Force Members
• Proclamation No. 3, Re: Mike Kloser
August 12 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Kaye Ferry, Re: Progress Toward Establishing a Long -Term Funding Mechanism for
Vail Valley Marketing Board and Distribution of TOV Business License Fee
MINUTES
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
•August 5, 1997
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, August 5,1997, in the Council
Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert W. Armour, Mayor
Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-Tem
Rob Ford
Mike Jewett
Kevin Foley
Ludwig Kurz
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pamela A. Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Johnston
* TOWN OFFICIALS ABSENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Maxine Miller, a member of the Vail
Tomorrow coordinating team, presented the Council with the Governor's Smart Growth Award
for the Vail Tomorrow project. She said the award came as a surprise to the group because the
nomination had been submitted independently by a Vail citizen. Miller thanked the Council and
the citizen-- Anne Fitz --for their support of the project, saying there's much more work to be
done.
The second item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. The Minutes of the July 1 and 15,
1997, meetings were approved 6-0, on a motion from Ludwig Kurz and a second from Sybili
Navas.
The third item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 13, Series of 1997, an Ordinance Repealing
and Reenacting Chapter 18.71 (Additional Gross Residential Floor Area) of the Vail Municipal
Code; Amending Section 18.04.130 (Definition of GRFA; Providing for the Consolidation of
Gross Residential Floor Area Requirements into One Chapter Entitled "Chapter 18.71 Gross
isResidential Floor Area (GRFA)"; Providing a New Regulation Allowing Interior Conversions
of Existing Single Family, Duplex, and Primary Secondary Dwellings with No Remaining
Allowable GRFA; and Amending Chapter 18.40 Section 18.40.020 Paragraphs B& C to Allow
Interior Conversions and 250 Additions in a SDD.
On a motion from Kevin Foley and a second from Rob Ford, the Council voted 6-0 giving final
approval to an ordinance that allows for the interior conversion of existing single family, duplex
and primary/secondary structures that have no remaining Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA).
The ordinance caps a nine -month process in which the Council, responding to citizen requests,
agreed to evaluate the existing GRFA system and explore alternatives. The ordinance keeps
GRFA as a tool to control the bulk and mass of structures, but allows for the interior conversion
of existing spaces, such as vaulted spaces and crawl spaces, into useable floor area. During public
input, Diane Golden, a member of the Planning and Environmental Commission and a property
owner who intends to use the relaxed requirement, applauded the action, saying it was a good
start that would help keep people living and working within the town. Jim Lamont of the East
Village Homeowners Association said he appreciated the opportunity for widespread
participation in the GRFA review process and asked that similar standards be applied to multi-
family dwellings. Following the vote, Mayor Bob Armour encouraged those who've purchased
homes with illegally converted space to "come clean" by applying for an after -the -fact building
permit.
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The fourth item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1997, an Ordinance Making
Supplemental Appropriations from the Town of Vail General Fund, Facilities Maintenance Fund,
•Heavy Equipment Fund, and Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, of the 1997 Budget and the
Financial Plan for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and Authorizing the Expenditures of Said
Appropriations as Set Forth Herein; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto.
On motion from Ludwig Kurz and a second from Rob Ford, the Council voted 6-0 on second
reading to approve a $1.5 million supplemental appropriation to the 1997 budget that reflects
mostly project roll -forwards from the previous year and other adjustments to the budget.
The fifth item on the agenda was a Presentation of Vail Tomorrow Actions and a Request for
Implementation by the Town of Vail. Stan Cope, a member of the Community Task Force
which launched the Vail Tomorrow project a year ago, was joined by Monica Benderly, Kent
Rose, Bill O'Connell, Greg Moffet and Diane Johnson in presenting an overview of the strategic
planning project, designed to create actions within the community -determined priority goal areas
of: Affordable Housing, Building Community, Natural and Built Environment, Regional
Cooperation, World Class Resort and Youth, Following endorsement of 40 actions at a
community conference in April, the presenters, representing volunteer teams in six goal areas,
asked the town for specific help in working to make the endorsed actions a reality, as follows:
• Vail Tomorrow Implementation Assistance Requested of the Town of Vail
Regional Cooperation
• Continue to provide cooperative leadership on regional issues.
Affordable Housing
Lionshead Redevelopment
• Use the Lionshead redevelopment process as a focus for both deed -restricted
seasonal and year-round local resident housing by utilizing existing sites owned by
Vail Associates and Town of Vail which are currently underutilized. Examples
include: Old Town shops, Holy Cross yard, Vail Associates maintenance yard,
parking lots, TOV parking structure, Red Sandstone School bus pullout.
• Require Vail Associates to develop and administer dormitory -style seasonal
housing in upper levels of maintenance yard buildings.
• Require inclusion of disbursed units within a proposed Lionshead Special
Development District.
Real Estate Transfer Tax (RF,TTI
• Reallocate a portion of collected RETT to the development of seasonal and deed -
restricted affordable housing without materially affecting the open space
purchase/development program.
• Use a portion of the RETT fund for purchase of vacant land or for the
development of under-utilized privately or publicly held sites. Use the portion of
the fund dedicated to debt service soon to be retired in 1999 as the start of the
program.
• Increase the portion of RETT funds dedicated to affordable housing in later years
when there is a lesser need in the open space program for both purchase and
improvement. Cap RETT funds to housing at 50 percent. Do not increase or
decrease the RETT rate.
• Purchase, remodel, buy down and resell free market units as permanent deed -
restricted local resident housing.
• Purchase and improve existing deed -restricted units if/when deed restrictions
expire.
• Purchase additional parcels for construction of seasonal and deed -restricted
affordable housing considering the West Vail commercial area as first priority.
• Place emphasis on providing affordable housing on underutilized developed
parcels earmarked for redevelopment, reserving development of open space for
later years if the necessity for affordable housing remains.
• Identify parcels owned by the Town and develop the under-utilized sites for
housing. Use some lands previously purchased by RETT which would be
compatible with the surrounding residential uses, only as the lowest priority, and
only after it has been shown that housing needs cannot be met otherwise.
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Incentives
• Free up short-term rental units, underutilized lockoff or efficiency units by
• providing incentive packages to landlords and/or homeowners who provide
seasonal or long-term rentals to local employees at affordable rates.
• Create incentive packages to be made available to owners of affordable seasonal or
long-term rentals, potentially consisting of one of more of the following: season
ski passes, golf passes, parking passes, on -mountain club/restaurant memberships,
Village ski storage.
• Encourage Vail Associates, the Town of Vail, the Vail Recreation District and
other entities within the community to provide an incentive package to landlords
and/or homeowners who make available their unit(s) for seasonal or long-term
affordable rent.
• Encourage business/shop owners to purchase incentive packages for landowners
and/or homeowners who make available their unit(s) for seasonal or long-term
affordable rent.
• Encourage Vail Associates to establish an administered rental pool of landlords
and/or homeowners who would make units available to seasonal workers at
affordable rates. Conversion of short-term or unoccupied units to permanent,
administered rental pool units is more cost effective than building new units and
could count toward the 62 percent goal.
• Develop the "clearing house" concept: an organization that would facilitate the
match up between employers looking for "stable" employees, employees looking
for housing, and homeowners willing to rent to seasonal employees.
Inrlus_ionary Zoning
• Through a restructuring of current zoning regulations throughout Eagle County:
► Require deed -restricted seasonal housing units or long-term deed -restricted
for -purchase or for -rent affordable units to be included in plans for any
multi -family, commercial or SDD zone in the county as well as all
municipalities.
P. Encourage deed -restricted units in lower density residential zones.
► Encourage the U.S. Forest Service to consider winterizing the Gore Creek
camp ground to allow winter seasonal camping.
I. Encourage U.S. Forest Service and Town of Vail approvals of mountain
expansions and on -mountain improvements to include review of housing
increases for added employees.
Regional Housine Trust Fin
• Encourage and support efforts of the Eagle Valley Leadership Coalition to
• establish a regional housing trust fund.
Natural & Built Environment
Redevelopment
• Identify and inventory the community's critical natural and infrastructure
resources. Identify their thresholds for use and bear in mind as redevelopment
occurs. Resources include: water, waste water treatment, roads, trash removal,
sanitation, traffic, clean air, parking, etc.
• Review and update Design Guidelines.
• Establish energy code or guidelines for construction and redevelopment.
• Incorporate above mentioned actions into the planning process for the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan.
Resource Mana tge nt
• Implement Incentive/Certification Program for energy, water, and waste
management and identify businesses and organizations to start the program.
• Enhance, improve, and support clean-up/community events.
• Complete solid waste study, improve recycling, and encourage the reuse of
• building materials.
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Lard Use
• Monitor current and future land exchanges with the U.S. Forest Service and other
• governmental agencies to preserve the integrity of the TOV borders and open
space.
• Identify additional needs for open space and coordinate with housing groups to
have active recreational open space compliment existing and future housing
projects.
• Protect the lower bench of Donovan Park as open space. The middle bench
should be used as housing and the upper bench should be considered for a mix of
open space and housing. A master planning process should be implemented as
soon as possible that involves the surrounding neighborhood and the community
as a whole.
World Class Resort
• Continue shared funding of survey programs for the Vail Lodging Quality Initiative.
• Continue council and staff support for the Vail Lodging Quality Initiative.
• Consider adoption of the Vail Lodging Quality initiative as a requirement for business
license.
• Continue financial and moral support for the 1997/98 "Turn it Up Vail" program.
. Building Community
• Support efforts to develop a speaker series, creating opportunities for the community to
reflect together and to promote inner and personal development and foster meaningful
relationships.
• Provide staff and shared financial resources to create a welcome program for Vail
newcomers.
• Continue to sponsor the clean-up day and other activities that serve as neighborhood
building blocks.
• Participate in "community chats" between community members and elected officials.
• Develop pocket parks: small neighborhood parks with playgrounds and picnic tables.
• Create a multi -purpose building that meets community needs, serving people from all
demographic groups, all ages and full-time, part-time and seasonal residents.
Youth
• Appoint a representative from the Town of Vail to serve on a countywide youth team,
the Mountain Crew.
During discussion of the implementation request, Councilman Michael Jewett suggested creating
a ballot issue to let voters decide if a portion of the Real Estate Transfer Tax should be used for
housing programs (rather than adjust the allocation by council ordinance). Vail Tomorrow
representatives Kent Rose and Michael Wasmer cautioned against such an action. Wasmer said
he'd rather see the Council take the steps necessary to make the action happen successfully rather
than leave the issue in the hands of the voters. Jewett suggested additional discussion of the topic
at the council retreat scheduled for Aug. 19. As the discussion ended, Mayor Bob Armour
thanked those who've participated in the Vail Tomorrow project for their time and effort. He
pointed to construction of the seasonal housing project at the Public Works site and appointment
of more design professionals to the Design Review Board --an action previously requested by the
Natural & Built Environment team —as recent examples of the town's proactive implementation
of the Vail Tomorrow actions. He said the town has been listening to the suggestions and looks
forward to continued progress.
The sixth item on the agenda was to appoint two Community Task Force members. On a
motion by Sybill Navas and a second by Mike Jewett, the Town Council voted (6-0) to appoint
Diana Donovan and Chris Moffet to fill the two community at -large positions on the Town of
Vail -Vail Associates Community Task Force. The two -year -old Task Force, representing
merchant groups, the lodging community and other stakeholder groups, has been restructured
to add representation from the Vail Valley Foundation, the Vail Village Commercial Property
Owners Association and the Vail Recreation District, as well as the two community at -large
positions appointed by the Town Council. The Task Force was created to assist with
implementation of the TOV-VA managed growth agreement, signed in 1995, which addresses
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Vail's peak and non -peak visitation patterns, circulation flows, and infrastructure needs, among
others.
• The seventh item on the agenda was Consideration for Use of a Limited Space on the Top Level
of the Lionshead Parking Structure for a Skate Park. On a motion from Ludwig Kurz, with a
second by Rob Ford, the Council voted 6-0 to authorize use of approximately 40 parking spaces
at the top level of the Lionshead Parking Structure to allow for the temporary placement of a
skate park during September and October. The project must still receive a conditional use permit
from the Planning and Environmental Commission (a review is scheduled for Aug. 25) to finalize
the recreational use. During a presentation by Tom Moorhead, town attorney; Diane Johnson,
Vail Recreation District; Mike Knox, Vail Police Department; Robin Litt, Vail Associates; and
Skip Marcotte, a local skateboarder, the Council heard how year -long discussions regarding the
need for such a facility had finally come together recently with the Vail Tomorrow project
serving as a catalyst. Vail Associates, the Eagle -Valley Rotary Club and several commercial shops
have agreed to help fund the project, they said, with design support coming from the skaters who
would use the facility. There were lots of questions by the Council, including: noise impacts, the
level of support by the Vail Recreation District, capacity, hours of operation, liability, the ease
in which to close the park at night, the age of users, access, safety and self -policing aspects.
Despite the questions, Council members expressed enthusiasm for the project. Rob Ford called
•it the most exciting cooperative effort he's seen at the town. Sybill Navas said it was a good idea
to give it a test, although once in place, she said the town would be pressured to designate a
permanent location. Navas predicted the town would face difficulty in finding a permanent
location because of the potential loss of valuable parking spaces. Michael Jewett offered his full
support, saying he'd be willing to authorize an expansion of the space, if needed. Ludwig Kurz
and Kevin Foley also expressed support. Bob Armour said the proposal would require the park's
users to be responsible for its success. Next steps include compiling information on insurance
costs, construction costs and operational procedures as the request moves to the Planning &
Environmental Commission for a conditional use permit.
The eighth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's report. Council members
acknowledged a written update by Bob McLaurin outlining a review of the possibility of
expanding the town's dispatching services countywide. Also, Council members were encouraged
to attend a reception for the new regional forest supervisor on Aug. 21.
--Other
Councilman Michael Jewett read into the record excerpts from a letter he received from the
regional director of the Federal Deposit of Insurance Corporation. The letter was in response to
•Jewett's request for a hearing to present his views regarding alleged improprieties with the
opening of an Alpine Bank branch at Vail Commons. The FDIC has indicated a hearing to
present the allegations `orally" is not necessary, Jewett said.
Councilman Kevin Foley asked that cards, letters and prayers be sent to heart transplant patient
Shane Hanson at Children's Hospital in Denver.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:00 P.M.
Respect lly submitted,
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR AUGUST 5
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Update
The Council reviewed results of a Lionshead redevelopment brainstorming session in which
volunteers from the local design community worked to graphically illustrate some of the key
"wish list" items submitted by the community in an earlier stage of the redevelopment master
plan process. The concepts, intended to promote additional thought and creativity, include
creation of a new water element in the middle of Lionshead; open space corridors; large plaza
areas; roundabouts; an expanded village on the west end of Lionshead; affordable housing
sites; and a mixed use development on the south side of the parking structure. The next phase
iof the Lionshead study will include a public review in September of alternative master plan
concepts. No action was taken by the Council yesterday other than to encourage the community
to view the drawings, which are on display through August from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at the
upper level of Dobson Arena. The conceptual designs for Lionshead were offered as a
community service project by 12 local firms, representing 30 local architects, landscape
architects and planners. For more information, contact Susan Connelly, project manager at 479-
2140.
--Ski Storage
Following a site visit to review examples of outside ski storage devices, the Council reviewed a
draft proposal initiated by Vail Associates to change the town's zoning code to permit outdoor
commercial ski storage in Vail Village.and Lionshead as a conditional use. Currently, the zoning
code allows commercial ski storage only in basements in the commercial core areas. Last
month, the Planning and Environmental Commission recommended approval of the requested
amendments by a vote of 4 to 2. During discussion yesterday, the Council modified the proposal
to eliminate boot storage. They also acknowledged the importance of providing increased skier
services, while also expressing concerns about the attractiveness of temporary outdoor devices.
Speaking on behalf of Vail Associates, Joe Macy, manager of governmental affairs, said the
appearance issue, although extremely important, is a separate matter which would be handled
during the review process upon submission of a conditional use application. Councilman Rob
Ford said he worried the provision would provide an unfair advantage for someone who has a
long-term lease for operation of a basement ski storage business. In response, Macy said the
amendment would allow businesses who've been operating outside ski storage devices for
years to comply legally with the zoning code. The Council will consider the ordinance for first
reading at the Aug. 19 evening meeting. For more information, contact Lauren Waterton in the
Community Development Department at 479-2454.
--Vail Alpine Garden Education Center Update
The Council heard an update on plans for the proposed construction of the Betty Ford Alpine
Garden Education Center to be built on town -owned property at the soccer field parking lot in
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Ford Park. The design, which had previously included a 100-space underground parking
structure to retain the lot's current parking, has now been scaled back to include 41 surface
parking spaces and 25 underground spaces. The reduction occurred due to the group's inability
to find funding partners for the additional public parking. The new design, however, allows
additional spaces to be constructed underground in the future. During discussion yesterday, the
Council revisited the Ford Park Management Plan which calls for consideration of parking
matters to be heard on a case -by -case basis and waived a requirement for up to 18 parking
spaces to be generated by the new facility. The Council also directed staff to release the Alpine
Garden Foundation from a proposed requirement to pay for the construction of a bus shelter and
a sidewalk from Northwoods to the Education Center, saying the work had already been
budgeted by the town In its capital improvements schedule. The Council also agreed to provide
streetscape benches and other lawn furnishings at the town's expense. Councilmembers then
congratulated Helen Fritch of the Alpine Garden Foundation and encouraged the group to move
forward in seeking approvals from the Planning and Environmental Commission and the Design
Review Board. Also yesterday, Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association and
representing the Northwoods Condominium Association offered support for what he called an
"interim" plan offered by the foundation. Ultimately, he said, the group supports removal of all
surface parking on the site as phase two of the project. For more information, contact George
Ruther in the Community Development Department at 479-2145.
--information Update
Nancy Sweeney, director of the Art In Public Places project, shared a timetable on the Seibert
Circle art piece selection. The schedule includes a public review of modified drawings prepared •
by Jesus Moroles beginning August 11. Then, an appearance by the AIPP at the Council's
August 19 meeting to receive direction regarding possible three options: 1) contract with Design
Workshop and Jesus Moroles as the selected artist/design team; 2) table the discussion and
delay redevelopment of Seibert Circle until after the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships; or 3)
bring closure to the Moroles/Design Workshop design development and pursue another option.
For more information, contact Sweeney at 479-2344.
The Council voted 6-0 to authorize a contract with Native Excavating of Steamboat Springs for
$669,362 for construction of the new Ford Park recreation path. The
half -mile section will stretch from the Vail Transportation Center to Ford Park along the South
Frontage Road. Work will begin immediately to coincide with Frontage Road work already
scheduled by the Colorado Department of Transportation. For more information, contact Larry
Grafel in the Public Works Department at 479-2173.
Also yesterday, Grafel read a letter to Council from Jim Viele, the primary contractor for
construction of the Vail Village Club, reiterating his company's commitment to abide by the
staging requirements set forth early on. In the past, Councilman Paul Johnston has been critical
of the staging operations, saying the policies have abused.
Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer said an election calendar for the Town of Vail
municipal election on November 18 is being prepared. Nominating petitions for the four
available Town Council seats will be due Oct. 17. Also, it was announced that a draft ordinance
for a charter amendment ballot issue asking voters if they'll allow the town's municipal election
date to coincide with the national and state election date will be heard by Council in September.
The charter amendment has been suggested by Mayor Bob Armour to help avoid voter
confusion.
--Council Reports
Kevin Foley, who represents council on the Art In Public Places Board, encouraged his
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colleagues to begin thinking about the decisions they'll face with respect to the Seibert Circle art
project.
' Bob Armour reported on a recent meeting of the Community Task Force and his first meeting as
president of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns. Armour also thanks those who organized
the Town of Vail employee picnic.
Ludwig Kurz provided an update on a joint meeting of the Eagle County Recreation Authority
(Berry Creek Fifth) and the Eagle County School Board. In the interest of regional cooperation,
he said the two bodies appear to be interested in a joint planning process for the Berry Creek
Fifth property and the Miller Ranch site.
--Other
Sybill Navas asked her colleagues to complete a survey for Northwest Colorado Council of
Governments regarding issues and priorities, Navas also shared a request from the Vail Valley
Exchange (sister cities) inviting a representative from the town to join a delegation headed to Mt.
Buller, Australia Sept. 10-17. Councilman Michael Jewett expressed interest. Next, Navas
asked about the status of the town's animal control service and community satisfaction levels.
Councilmembers expressed interest in determining if the town should consider taking back the
services which are now contracted out to Eagle County. Also yesterday, Navas wondered if
more can be done to assist residents irritated by the industrial hum noise generated by City
Market at Vail Commons. She also expressed concern about the status of the mitigation plan
•for the pine beetle infestation. An update by the Forest Service is scheduled for the Aug. 26
work session. Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association suggested the town put
pressure on the Forest Service to make the agency more accountable for the problem. He also
said a site visit to Lake Tahoe would be useful to see how that resort is handling the problem.
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation
Maxine Miller, a member of the Vail Tomorrow coordinating team, presented the Council with the
Governor's Smart Growth Award. for the Vail Tomorrow project.
She said the award came as a surprise to the group because the nomination had been
submitted independently by a Vail citizen. Miller thanked the Council and the citizen-- Anne Fitz-
-for their support of the project, saying there's much more work to be done.
--GRFA Ordinance
The Council voted 6-0 giving final approval to an ordinance that allows for the interior conversion
of existing single family, duplex and primary/secondary structures that have no remaining Gross
Residential Floor Area (GRFA). The ordinance caps a nine -month process in which the Council,
responding to citizen requests, agreed to evaluate the existing GRFA system and explore
alternatives. The ordinance keeps GRFA as a tool to control the bulk and mass of structures,
but allows for the interior conversion of existing spaces, such as vaulted spaces and crawl
spaces, into useable floor area. During public input, Diane Golden, a member of the Planning
and Environmental Commission and a property owner who intends to use the relaxed
requirement, applauded the action, saying it was a good start that would help keep people living
and working within the town. Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association said he
appreciated the opportunity for widespread participation in the GRFA review process and asked
that similar standards be applied to multi -family dwellings. Following the vote, Mayor Bob
Armour encouraged those who've purchased homes with illegally converted space to "come
clean" by applying for an after -the -fact building permit. For more information, contact Russell
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I Forrest in the Community Development Department at 479-2146.
--Supplemental Appropriation
The Council voted 6-0 on second reading to approve a $1.5 million supplemental appropriation
to the 1997 budget that reflects mostly project roll -forwards from the previous year and other
adjustments to the budget. For more information, contact Steve Thompson, finance director, at
479-2116.
--Presentation of Vail Tomorrow Actions and Request for implementation by the Town of Vail
Stan Cope, a member of the Community Task Force which launched the Vail Tomorrow project
a year ago, was joined by Monica Benderly, Kent Rose, Bill O'Connell, Greg Moffet and Diane
Johnson in presenting an overview of the strategic planning project, designed to create actions
within the community -determined priority goal areas of: Affordable Housing, Building
Community, Natural and Built Environment, Regional Cooperation, World Class Resort and
Youth. Following endorsement of 40 actions at a community conference in April, the presenters,
representing volunteer teams in six goal areas, asked the town for specific help in working to
make the endorsed actions a reality, as follows:
Vail Tomorrow Implementation Assistance Requested of the Town of Vail
Regional Cooperation
• Continue to provide cooperative leadership on regional issues.
Affordable Housing
Lionshead Redevelopment
• Use the Lionshead redevelopment process as a focus for both deed -restricted
seasonal and year-round local resident housing by utilizing existing sites owned
by Vail Associates and Town of Vail which are currently underutilized. Examples
include: Old Town shops, Holy Cross yard, Vail Associates maintenance yard,
parking lots, TOV parking structure, Red Sandstone School bus pullout.
• Require Vail Associates to develop and administer dormitory -style seasonal
housing in upper levels of maintenance yard buildings.
• Require inciuslon of disbursed units within a proposed Lionshead Special
Development District.
Real Estate Transfer Tax f RETTI
• Reallocate a portion of collected RETT to the development of seasonal and deed -
restricted affordable housing without materially affecting the open space
purchase/development program.
• Use a portion of the RETT fund for purchase of vacant land or for the
development of under-utilized privately or publicly held sites. Use the portion of
the fund dedicated to debt service soon to be retired in 1999 as the start of the
program.
• Increase the portion of RETT funds dedicated to affordable housing in later years
when there is a lesser need in the open space program for both purchase and
improvement. Cap RETT funds to housing at 50 percent. Do not increase or
decrease the RETT rate.
• Purchase, remodel, buy down and resell free market units as permanent deed -
restricted local resident housing.
• Purchase and improve existing deed -restricted units if/when deed restrictions
expire,
• Purchase additional parcels for construction of seasonal and deed -restricted
affordable housing considering the West Vail commercial area as first priority.
• Place emphasis on providing affordable housing on underutilized developed
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parcels earmarked for redevelopment, reserving development of open space for
later years if the necessity for affordable housing remains.
• Identify parcels owned by the Town and develop the under-utilized sites for
• housing. Use some lands previously purchased by RETT which would be
compatible with the surrounding residential uses, only as the lowest priority, and
only after it has been shown that housing needs cannot be met otherwise.
Incentives
Free up short-term rental units, underutilized lockoff or efficiency units by
providing incentive packages to landlords and/or homeowners who provide
seasonal or long-term rentals to local employees at affordable rates.
• Create incentive packages to be made available to owners of affordable seasonal
or long-term rentals, potentially consisting of one of more of the following: season
ski passes, golf passes, parking passes, on -mountain club/restaurant
memberships, Village ski storage.
• Encourage Vail Associates, the Town of Vail, the Vail Recreation District and
other entities within the community to provide an incentive package to landlords
and/or homeowners who make available their unit(s) for seasonal or long-term
affordable rent.
• Encourage business/shop owners to purchase incentive packages for
landowners and/or homeowners who make available their unit(s) for seasonal or
long-term affordable rent.
• Encourage Vail Associates to establish an administered rental pool of landlords
and/or homeowners who would make units available to seasonal workers at
affordable rates. Conversion of short-term or unoccupied units to permanent,
administered rental pool units is more cost effective than building new units and
could count toward the 62 percent goal.
• Develop the `blearing house" concept: an organization that would facilitate the
match up between employers looking for "stable" employees, employees looking
for housing, and homeowners willing to rent to seasonal employees.
lnclusionary Zoninq
• Through a restructuring of current zoning regulations throughout Eagle County:
► Require deed -restricted seasonal housing units or long-term deed -
restricted for -purchase or for -rent affordable units to be included in plans
for any multi -family, commercial or SDD zone in the county as well as all
municipalities.
► Encourage deed -restricted units in lower density residential zones.
► Encourage the U.S. Forest Service to consider winterizing the Gore Creek
camp ground to allow winter seasonal camping.
► Encourage U.S. Forest Service and Town of Vail approvals of mountain
expansions and on -mountain improvements to include review of housing
increases for added employees.
Reaional Housina Trust Fund
• Encourage and support efforts of the Eagle Valley Leadership Coalition to
establish a regional housing trust fund.
Natural & Built Environment
Redevelopment
• Identify and inventory the community's critical natural and infrastructure
resources. identify their thresholds for use and bear in mind as redevelopment
occurs. Resources include: water, waste water treatment, roads, trash removal,
sanitation, traffic, clean air, parking, etc.
• Review and update Design Guidelines.
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I Establish energy code or guidelines for construction and redevelopment.
• Incorporate above mentioned actions into the planning process for the Lionshead
Redevelopment Master Plan.
Resource Manaaement
• Implement Incentive/Certification Program for energy, water, and waste
management and identify businesses and organizations to start the program.
• Enhance, improve, and support clean-up/community events.
• Complete solid waste study, improve recycling, and encourage the reuse of
building materials.
Land Use
• Monitor current and future land exchanges with the U.S. Forest Service and other
governmental agencies to preserve the integrity of the TOV borders and open
space.
• Identify additional needs for open space and coordinate with housing groups to
have active recreational open space compliment existing and future housing
projects.
• Protect the lower bench of Donovan Park as open space, The middle bench
should be used as housing and the upper bench should be considered for a mix
of open space and housing. A master planning process should be implemented
as soon as possible that involves the surrounding neighborhood and the
community as a whole.
World Class Resort
• Continue shared funding of survey programs for the Vail Lodging Quality Initiative.
• Continue council and staff support for the Vail Lodging Quality Initiative.
• Consider adoption of the Vail Lodging Quality Initiative as a requirement for business
license.
• Continue financial and moral support for the 1997/98 "Turn it Up Vail" program.
Building Community
• Support efforts to develop a speaker series, creating opportunities for the community to
reflect together and to promote inner and personal development and foster meaningful
relationships.
• Provide staff and shared financial resources to create a welcome program for Vail
newcomers.
• Continue to sponsor the clean-up day and other activities that serve as neighborhood
building blocks.
• Participate in "community chats" between community members and elected officials.
• Develop pocket parks: small neighborhood parks with playgrounds and picnic tables.
• Create a multi -purpose building that meets community needs, serving people from all
demographic groups, all ages and full-time, part-time and seasonal residents.
Youth .
• Appoint a representative from the Town of Vail to serve on a countywide youth team, the
Mountain Crew.
During discussion of the implementation request, Councilman Michael Jewett suggested
creating a ballot issue to let voters decide if a portion of the Real Estate Transfer Tax should be
used for housing programs (rather than adjust the allocation by council ordinance). Vail
Tomorrow representatives Kent Rose and Michael Wasmer cautioned against such an action.
Wasmer said he'd rather see the Council take the steps necessary to make the action happen
successfully rather than leave the issue in the hands of the voters. Jewett suggested additional
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discussion of the topic at the council retreat scheduled for Aug. 19. As the discussion ended,
Mayor Bob Armour thanked those who've participated in the Vail Tomorrow project for their time
and effort. He pointed to construction of the seasonal housing project at the Public Works site
and appointment of more design professionals to the Design Review Board --an action previously
requested by the Natural & Built Environment team --as recent examples of the town's proactive
implementation of the Vail Tomorrow actions. He said the town has been listening to the
suggestions and looks forward to continued progress. For more information, contact Suzanne
Silverthorn in the Community Information Office at 479-2115.
--Community Task Force Appointments
The Town Council appointed Diana Donovan and Chris Moffet to fill the two community at -large
positions on the Town of Vail -Vail Associates Community Task Force. The two -year -old Task
Force, representing merchant groups, the lodging community and other stakeholder groups, has
been restructured to add representation from the Vail Valley Foundation, the Vail Village
Commercial Property Owners Association and the Vail Recreation District, as well as the two
community at -large positions appointed by the Town Council. The Task Force was created to
assist with implementation of the TOV-VA managed growth agreement, signed in 1995, which
addresses Vail's peak and non -peak visitation patterns, circulation flows, and infrastructure
needs, among others. For more information, contact Suzanne Silverthorn in the Community
Information Office at 479-2115.
--Consideration for Use of a Limited Space on the Top Level of the Lionshead Parking Structure
for a Skate Park
The Council voted 6-0 to authorize use of approximately 40 parking spaces at the top level of the
Lionshead Parking Structure to allow for the temporary placement of a skate park during
September and October. The project must still receive a conditional use permit from the
Planning and Environmental Commission (a review is scheduled for Aug. 25) to finalize the
recreational use. During a presentation by Tom Moorhead, town attorney; Diane Johnson, Vail
Recreation District; Mike Knox, Vail Police Department; Robin Litt, Vail Associates; and Skip
Marcotte, a local skateboarder, the Council heard how year -long discussions regarding the need
for such a facility had finally come together recently with the Vail Tomorrow project serving as a
catalyst. Vail Associates, the Eagle -Valley Rotary Club and several commercial shops have
agreed to help fund the project, they said, with design support coming from the skaters who
would use the facility. There were lots of questions by the Council, including: noise impacts, the
level of support by the Vail Recreation District, capacity, hours of operation, liability, the ease in
which to close the park at night, the age of users, access, safety and self -policing aspects.
Despite the questions, Councilmembers expressed enthusiasm for the project. Rob Ford called
it the most exciting cooperative effort he's seen at the town. Sybill Navas said it was a good idea
to give it a test, although once in place, she said the town would be pressured to designate a
permanent location. Navas predicted the town would have face difficulty in finding a permanent
location because of the potential loss of valuable parking spaces. Michael Jewett offered his full
support, saying he'd be willing to authorize an expansion of the space, if needed. Ludwig Kurz
•and Kevin Foley also expressed support. Bob Armour said the proposal would require the park's
users to be responsible for its success. Next steps include compiling information on insurance
costs, construction costs and operational procedures as the request moves to the Planning &
Environmental Commission for a conditional use permit. For more information, contact Tom
Moorhead at 479-2107.
--Town Manager's Report
Council members acknowledged a written update by Bob McLaurin outlining a review of the
possibility of expanding the town's dispatching services countywide. Also, Council members
were encouraged to attend a reception for the new regional forest supervisor on Aug. 21.
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--Other
Councilman Michael Jewett read into the record excerpts from a letter he received from the
regional director of the Federal Deposit of Insurance Corporation. The letter was in response to .
Jewett's request for a hearing to present his views regarding alleged improprieties with the
opening of an Alpine Bank branch at Vail Commons. The FDIC has indicated a hearing to
present the allegations "orally" are not necessary, Jewett said.
Councilman Kevin Foley asked that cards, letters and prayers be sent to heart transplant patient
Shane Hanson at Children's Hospital in Denver.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
August 12 Work Session
John Gallegos 20 Year Anniversary
PEC/DRB Review
Progress Towards Establishing Funding, Kaye Ferry, Village Merchants Association
Present Proposed Schedule for Completion of Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Process
Executive Session, Negotiations
August 19 Work Session
Town Council Retreat, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m
August 19 Evening Meeting •
First Reading, Ski Storage Zone Code Change
Resolution Adopting the TOV/CDOT West Vail Contract
August 26 Work Session
Kurt Mulson 20 Year Anniversary
PEC/DRB Review
Discussion of Pine Beetle Mitigation Options by U.S. Forest Service
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TOV COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR AUGUST 12
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Ford, Johnston, Kurz
--John Gallegos 20 Year Anniversary
41 John Gallegos, division head for facilities maintenance in the Public Works Department,
was honored for 20 years of service to the town. During his tenure, Gallegos has been
responsible for creation of Vail's distinctive wooden playground equipment throughout
town, He received a check for $2,000 in recognition of his contributions to the town.
--Update on Progress Toward Establishing a Long -Term Funding Mechanism for Vail
Valley Marketing Board and Distribution of Town of Vail Business License Fees
Kaye Ferry, president of the Vail Village Merchant Association, appeared before the
Council to inquire about the status of a long-term funding source for the Vail Valley
Marketing Board. Ferry said she was following up on a presentation made a year ago
in which the merchants asked that a portion of the revenues from the Vail business
license fee be returned to the Association for specific marketing activities
within the Village. At the time, the Council directed the Vail Valley Marketing Board to
develop a permanent funding source that would create more options for application of
the business license fee. Ferry said she was bringing the issue up again to ask for
direction from the Council regarding the association's upcoming funding needs for this
fall's Turn it Up Vail program. Although no decisions were made regarding the future
method for distribution of the business license fees, Ferry was encouraged to request
•Council funding through the contribution request process as next steps. The town
collects about $350,000 in business license fees annually. In the past, the Town
Council has authorized the Vail Valley Marketing Board to use 100 percent of the funds
for regional summer marketing.
--Update on Proposed Interim Lodging Tax to Support Long -Term Regional Marketing
After hearing a presentation from Frank Johnson, president of the Vail Valley Tourism &
Convention Bureau, the Council cautiously agreed to direct the town attorney to prepare
a draft ordinance that would enable a lodging tax question to be placed on the Nov. 18
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Vail municipal ballot --if the Council chooses to do so. Johnson acknowledged the
timing is tight. Results of a public opinion research poll will be discussed Thursday, he •
said. Those results will help determine if the marketing alliance will continue to propose
a November 97 election, or wait for another opportunity. To make the upcoming
election, the Council would need to approve an ordinance authorizing the ballot
language on Sept. 2 and Sept. 16. The schedule caused Councilman Rob Ford, in
particular, to caution the alliance against moving forward with an election, noting the
additional time it will take to get voters up to speed on the issue. Councilman Paul
Johnston, a hotelier, said he'd be opposed to a lodging tax because it would penalize
the very people the marketing funds are used to attract. And there were numerous
questions; What happens if Avon or Beaver Creek Resort Co. decide not to participate
in regional marketing? Would the tax have a sunset provision? Will the proposed tax
be 1.5 percent or 2 percent? In response, Johnson said the draft ordinance could
address many of the questions. However, if there's no clear sense of support, he said
the group was prepared to delay the issue to build a better program. Either way,
Johnson said he would return to the Council during the 1998 budget process to ask for
funding --either in the form of an advance (if a lodging tax receives voter approval in
November) or an extension of temporary funding as a bridge to a permanent solution.
Johnson also said his group is pursuing a discussion with the Eagle County
Commissioners regarding creation of a regional business improvement district from Vail
to Wolcott. Such a district would require the enactment of state legislation, he said.
The commissioners have been cool to the idea, thus far, according to Johnson.
The funding topic will be discussed again at the Aug. 26 work session when Johnson
returns to provide outcomes from the survey. For more information, contact Johnson at
the VVTCB at 476-1000, ext. 3008.
--Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
The Council approved a citizen involvement schedule for stage three of the five -step
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan process. Stage three is the most exciting --and
difficult step --of all, due to decisions that will drive the outcome of the master plan, said
Susan Connelly, project manager and director of the Community Development
Department. During September and October, citizens will have eight opportunities to
review alternative master plan concepts (addressing land use, zoning, public spaces,
circulation, etc.) with ultimate selection of a concept by the Town Council scheduled for
Oct. 21. At the suggestion of Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association,
the process also will include a second session with local architects and planners, similar
to a session held in June, this time to critique the consultant's draft alternatives and
suggest additional improvements. The first set of public meetings to review the •
alternative master plan concepts are scheduled for 10 a.m, to noon Thursday, Sept. 18,
and from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Both sessions will be held in the Vail Library
Community Room and are designed to attract full-time residents, part-time residents,
employees, business owners and others interested in the outcome of Lionshead's
future. Postcards with the full schedule will be mailed this week, and the next
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newsletter will be mailed in early September. For additional information, or to be added
. to the mailing list, contact the Community Information Office at 479-2115, or call Susan
Connelly at 479-2140.
--Information Update
Council members learned the just -completed Summer Reading Program at the Vail
Library was well -received and well -attended with 150 participants.
On behalf of requests by Councilmember Sybill Navas (who was unable to attend the
meeting), the following decisions were made by Council:
• Ludwig Kurz and possibly Paul Johnston will represent the Vail Council during a
discussion of the Vail Valley Marketing Board -proposed funding mechanisms
and future Chamber of Commerce funding/responsibilities during a meeting later
this week.
The Council voted 4-0 to contribute $1,000 in contingency funds to support the
Chamber of Commerce capital campaign for new, expanded offices.
It was announced the Vail Recreation District has authorized $5,000 to help with the
46 placement of a temporary skate park to be placed on a portion of the top deck of the
Lionshead parking structure. In response, Mayor Bob Armour noted the cooperation
from the VRD, the town, Vail Associates and the Eagle -Valley Rotary Club to make the
project happen, An organizational meeting for those involved in the project is planned
for tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. at the Youth Center in Lionshead.
In response to a written request from the Meadow Mountain Foundation, the Council
voted 4-0 to pledge $1,000 in contingency funds as part of a matching grant proposal
for funding from the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund. The grant would be used for
improvements to the base of the popular locals' sledding hill near Minturn.
Next, after reviewing architectural drawings, the Council agreed to move forward with
construction of improvements to the Vail Municipal Building's west entry. The project
was a condition of approval of the police building expansion by the Planning and
Environmental Commission and will allow for a certificate of occupancy to be issued
upon completion of the entryway.
After acknowledging receipt of a letter from team leaders representing the Vail
Tomorrow project containing the 40-plus actions forwarded to the town for
.consideration, the Council agreed to schedule time on the Aug. 26 work session to
receive a status report from the town staff regarding implementation.
--Council Reports
Ludwig Kurz reported on the recent meeting of the Eagle County Recreation Authority
(Berry Creek Fifth Filing). He said the topic involved management of the equestrian
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center and interest by the group in sharing costs with the school district for a planning •
study that would encompass the Miller Ranch property (owned by the school district)
and Berry Creek Fifth. Also, Kurz said the group heard a presentation by the Rocky
Mountain Mutual Housing Association which has expressed interest in providing a
feasibility study for construction and management of affordable housing on a portion of
the site. Kurz said the representatives said they would need to build a minimum of 150
units to maintain an economically viable project.
--Other
Rob LeVine, a former Vail councilmember and general manager of the Antler's at Vail in
Lionshead, expressed concerns about how the Lionshead Redevelopment Master
Planning process would ensure the retention of warm beds in Lionshead. He said he
feared the redevelopment would spark creation of additional condominium units that
would not be placed in the short-term rental pool. He wondered if the town could
consider investigating ways to require condo owners to rent their units as part of the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. In response, Councilman Rob Ford said the
town might be better off creating an incentive program to entice those properties into
the rental pool. Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association suggested
creating an inventory similar to the Austria Haus with a mix of hotel rooms and interval
ownership units.
During an update on TCI Cablevision's request to consider installation of a compressed
digital system rather than a total system fiber optic re -build (as per the existing 15-year
franchise agreement signed in 1995), Bob McLaurin, town manager, said a technical
consultant team was being hired within the week to provide advice and counsel as to
which option is best for Vail's cable consumers. TCI will present its formal request to
modify the franchise agreement at the Sept. 2 evening meeting.
Council members reviewed a request signed by 19 residents surrounding the Vail
Commons development regarding their dissatisfaction with noise levels emitting from
City Market's roof top mechanical equipments. The Council agreed to a plan presented
by Town Manager Bob McLaurin and allow Andy Knudtsen, the town's senior housing
policy planner who served as project manager for Vail Commons, to work with John
Caldwell of City Market and a team of mechanical and sound engineers to develop
several options for sound barrier solutions, including the costs associated with those,
for consideration by the Council. Knudtsen is scheduled to return with an update at the
Sept. 16 work session.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
August 19 Work Session
Town Council Retreat, 10 am to 3 pm
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August 19 Evening Meeting
First Reading, Ordinance # 15, re: Ski Storage Zone Code Change
Resolution, Adoption of TOWCDOT West Vail contract
August 26 Work Session
Kurt Mulson 20 Year Anniversary
USFS Site Visit and Discussion of Pine Beetle Outbreak
Vail Tomorrow Implementation Request Status Report
PEC/DRB Review
Lionshead Update
September 2 Work Session
School District Bond Election Update
Parking Discussion
September 2 Evening Meeting
Lodging Tax Ordinance, First Reading, if needed
Second Reading, Ordinance, re # 15, re: Ski Storage Zone Code Change
Proclamation #3, re: Mike Kloser
TCI Franchise Modification Request
WORK SESSION MINI7TES
Tuesday, August 5, 1997
2:00 P.M.
Town of Vail Council Chambers
What follows will reflect motions and actions taken by the Vail Town Council at their regular
work session on August 5, 1997. All members were present except Paul Johnston.
1. Item No. 6, Information Update - Ford Park bike/pedestrian/recreation path. The low
bidder on the project was Native Excavating at $567,466.00; added to this was an
additional $132,100.00 for items that had been added to the project following letting the
bids. Council agreed to allow proceeding with the project, based on the fact that bus
delivery and a $1 million payment for those buses, is not scheduled now until March of
1998. Attached is a memorandum that addresses the specifics of this bid. Sybill moved
to proceed with the project, with a second coming from Ludi. A vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously 6-0 (Paul Johnston absent).
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from: Todd Oppenheimer
subject: Ford Park Bikepath
date: August 1, 1997
Following is a report on the status of the Ford Park Bikepath project following the bid opening.
Two bids were received on the project. Native Excavating - $567,466.45 and B&B Evcavating -
$634,995.35. These numbers represent about an 11% spread which is reasonable. Our estimate
on the work was $537,000 made before some changes in the storm sewer design. The project
budget was based on the estimate of $537,000.
There are other Town provided items which also must be taken from the project account. These
are as follows.
Construction staking
$ 5000
lee Path lights
$13,600
Key pad gate controller
$ 1000
Possible base quantity error
$20,000
Contingency 10%
$60,000
S ubtotal
$99,600
Bid amount over budget
$32,500
Total shortfall
$132,100
The revised budget, to complete the entire project as bid, would be $669,100. There is an
option available to lower the overall cost of the project and still meet CDOT's overlay frontage
Road overlay plans. That option involves postponing the concrete work, dugouts, and related
work east of the Ford Park access road. The value of this portion of the work, based on the bid
numbers, is approximately $150,000. The exact number would have to be negotiated with the
contractor.
If the roadway part of the project was to be postponed until next year, after the CDOT overlay
this year, there would be several factors to take into account. First, we would accrue additional
costs to widen the road and install the storm sewer because we would be providing a thicker
asphalt section. This would cost approximately $16,000. Or, CDOT might require us to re -
overlay the entire road after cutting it up to install the storm sewer line. This would cost
approximately $35-40,000. In both options, there would be additional redesign costs, striping
costs, and, importantly, the image of the Town tearing up a freshly paved road.
Please let me know how you would like to proceed with this project as soon as possible.