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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-04 Town Council MinutesMINUTES VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1997 I. 7:30 P.M. A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, November 4, 1997, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Armour, Mayor Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-Tem Rob Ford Michael Jewett Paul Johnston Kevin Foley Ludwig Kurz TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. There was no citizen participation. • The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda approving the Minutes from the October 7 and 21, 1997 meetings. Councilmember Paul Johnston made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 7 and 21, 1997 meetings, Mayor Pro-tem Sybill Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval, 7-0. The third item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1997, an ordinance requesting a major amendment to SDD #4 (Cascade Village), to allow modifications to allowable GRFA and building height limitations. Dominic Mauriello, Community Development staff member, explained the Planning and Environmental Commission, at its October 27, 1997 meeting, recommended approval (unanimously) of the proposed amendments to SDD #4 (Cascade Village, Development Area C). He described in further detail the ordinance request and the October 27, 1997 PEC memo. Ordinance 21, Series of 1997, amends Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1995, which regulates development in SDD #4 (Cascade Village). Area C (Glen Lyon residential lots) is being amended as it relates only to Lots 39-1 and 39-2, Glen Lyon Subdivision. The proposed text changes are highlighted in the ordinance. Councilmember Mike Jewett has a concern with this ordinance. There were seven questions raised at the worksession earlier and the Town Council directed staff to research these questions. Although staff did provide much of the requested information, the Town Council hasn't had time to review the additional information to make an educated decision on this ordinance. Councilmember Mike Jewett made a motion to table this ordinance to allow time for staff to provide additional research and so the Town Council will have time to review that information. Councilmember Paul Johnston seconded the motion. There was further discussion regarding this ordinance and the information needed to clarify the issues involved. Bob Armour stated the staff should proceed with their presentation of the request Dominic Mauriello explained the original ordinance which established this Special Development District. The staff also looked at other single family lots in the Town of Vail for comparison purposes as was directed by Councilmember Sybill Navas at the work session. 40 Councilmember Sybill Navas asked for clarification of the GRFA formula. Mike Mollica, Assistant Director of Community Development, explained the formula in further detail. There was further discussion of GRFA. Jim Lamont, representing the East Village Homeowner's Association, stated these areas may not have been subdivided at the time the SDD was approved. To make an appropriate decision, there needs to be more information regarding the decision making process from 1976 on and to track the decisions that were made for this area. Bob Armour asked if there was any further discussion on the motion. A vote was taken, the motion to table this ordinance passed with a vote of 5-2, with Councilmember Sybill Navas and Mayor Bob Armour opposed. There was further discussion regarding the intent behind the original SDD. Tom Moorhead stated that Council members should not rely on or make significant decisions based on persons memories of past history, but should rely on written documentation. The fourth item on the agenda was the revisions to the 1998 Budget Ordinance Bob McLaurin stated the Town Council has reviewed this ordinance on first reading and the only significant change is an additional $65,000 for Art in Public Places and special events in 1998. Steve Thompson stated he has spoken to Frank Johnson, Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau, and they have agreed the funds will not be disbursed until the actual time the events come up. • Bob Armour asked Steve Thompson to clarify the transfer of funds. Steve Thompson explained in further detail how the transfer of funds works. Technically, the Town of Vail has a $28 million dollar budget. Councilmember Sybill Navas made a motion to approve this ordinance, it was seconded by Councilmember Rob Ford. There was further discussion. Mayor, Bob Armour reiterated the real estate transfer tax should be reviewed and would like to see money be used for a park in West Vail and to use funds for a park near Vail Commons. Bob stated this is a priority of his and for residents in West Vail. Bob McLaurin stated the new council will make the decisions for the funds at their next retreat to prioritize their goals. A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval, 7-0. The fifth item on the agenda was the Town Manager Report . There were no further questions regarding the Town Managers report. Bob Armour stated the fund raiser for Holly McCutcheon was a success and the community came together in strong support for Holly and should be proud of its accomplishments. The fundraisers for Holly McCutcheon and Shane Hansen prove we have a strong community. Bob also stated Holly had a message for everyone, she loves all of us and is proud to be part of this community. And when she is able, she will be willing to offer her help to others that need it. As there was no further business, Councilmember Rob Ford made a motion to adjourn, Councilmember Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respe Ily sub itte Robert E. Ford Mayor ATTEST: L relei onaldson Town Clerk F:%TWNCLERKUPFILESW UNCILIMINUTE5.97111-04-97. D FT VFTOWN O Mouth Frontage Road il, Colorado 81657 MEDIA ADVISORY 970-479-2100 FAX 9707479-2157 November 5, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-211.5 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOVEMBER 4 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas --Housing Announcement At the start of yesterday's meeting, Councilmembers learned that the 17-unit Red Sandstone housing development had stalled due to the high cost of the project. Last year, the town agreed to partner with the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District to fund construction of five for -sale units to be used to house snowplow drivers, police officers and other critical TOV employees. The agreement called for the water district to design and build the project, with 12 units of the 17 units to be controlled by the district. The schedule had initially called for the project to be .completed this year. But yesterday, Andy Knudtsen, the town's senior housing policy planner, said the water district was pulling the plug on the project due to high cost estimates. When asked if the town should step in and develop the parcel, Councilmembers agreed to authorize Town Manager Bob McLaurin to begin discussions with the water district regarding the possibility. Knudtsen said the town also could explore a design -build option to keep the costs down once an agreement is negotiated with the water district. For more information, contact Knudtsen at 479-2440. --Housing Strategic Plan As a prelude to its review of the first sections of a draft housing strategic plan, the Council reviewed statistics compiled by Andy Knudtsen, the town's senior housing policy planner. If the town is to accomplish the Vail Tomorrow goal of housing (within the town limits) 62 percent of the employees wh'o work in Vail, there is a need for 672 affordable dwelling units, based on 2.5 persons per household. A goal of housing 50 percent of Vail's employees, touted by Councilman Rob Ford, would require 496 affordable dwelling units. The figures are based on 7,000 jobs within Vail, a 1990 statistic. According to Knudtsen, 38 percent of Vail's current workforce lives within the town limits. The number comes from interpolating Town of Vail statistics from Eagle Countydata. The figures prompted a word of caution from both Councilmember Sybill Navas and Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association. Navas suggested the need for updated statistics, while Lamont said the town's permanent population could double to 10,000 within 10 years if the town were to implement an aggressive housing plan. Lamont asked that •the impacts of population growth be explored in the strategic plan. He said the town also should seriously consider annexation of the Lindholm property on the north side of 1-70 toward Eagle - Vail. Also, Councilmembers reviewed an updated inventory of undeveloped privately -held vacant lands within the town. The remaining 135 parcels are as follows: 6 single family; 80 primary/secondary; 26 duplex; 20 residential cluster; 3 other. The list does not include `hidden resource" parcels, such as the air space above the bus turn -around immediately south of Red Sandstone school; or underutilized parcels, such as the old town shops. Nor does it include an inventory of publicly held vacant parcels, Knudtsen said. (more) ��• RECYCLED PAPER TOV Council Highlights/Add1 Councilmembers agreed to remove potential land trades with the U.S. Forest Service as a viable option. During a review of the initial sections of the housing draft which outlines the historical track record of past housing efforts, as well as .the identification of today's housing needs, Rob Ford suggested focusing on land the town already owns, such as the parking structures, to receive the most bang for the buck. Councilman Michael Jewett asked that the Berry Creek Fifth property in Edwards be listed as a secondary housing resource within the document. Councilmember Sybill Navas then suggested a parcel -by -parcel site visit of the entire town to help prioritize housing possibilities. She said each site could then be evaluated on its own merits regardless of how a site might be zoned or who owns it. Councilmembers agreed with the site visit approach and asked that it be scheduled soon; the public will be encouraged to accompany Council. Also yesterday, Town Manager Bob McLaurin offered to prepare a 1998 housing program list with associated densities. Projects are likely to include a tear -down rebuild of the town -owned A -frame structure on Arosa Drive as well as the assuming development rights from the water district on the Red Sandstone site. The Council will resume its review of the draft plan at next Tuesday's work session. For more information, contact Knudsten at 479-2440. Or, for a copy of the draft plan, contact Suzanne Silverthorn at 479-2115. --Major Amendment to Cascade Village Special Development District In preparation for the evening meeting, the Council toured 1150 Westhaven Lane in the Glen Lyon subdivision. The owners of two lots there have applied for a major amendment to the Cascade Village Special Development District that would change the classification of the lots, currently designated single-family, to primary/secondary (which is consistent with all of the other residential lots in the Glen Lyon subdivision). The change would more than double the square • footage allowed on the lots. During discussion, Councilmembers asked for more background information to help understand the original intent of the SDD for the properties. The ordinance was later tabled by Council at the evening meeting to allow time for that additional research. For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development Department at 479- 2148. --Revisions to the 1988 Budget Ordinance Town Manager Bob McLaurin asked Council to review two additions to the 1998 budget totaling $65,000, which was later approved on second reading at the evening meeting. The additions include $45,000 to fund two additional special events (AVP Pro Volleyball Tour and the Triple Crown Sports 3-on-3 Soccer Shootout) and $20,000 to fund maintenance and education projects sponsored by the -Art In Public Places program (AIPP). McLaurin said a third item, organizational development, would be addressed at the Council's retreat following the municipal elections. --Information Update Councilmembers agreed to depart for a tour of Keystone's housing projects and River Run development at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 25, to be followed by the Council's organizational meeting (following the regular municipal election on Nov. 18) beginning at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend the Keystone tour. Cali 479-2115 to reserve a seat on the bus. Seating will be limited. Next, Councilmembers expressed support for a bid by the Vail Valley Foundation to host the World Mountain Bike Championships in June of the year 2000. The bid is due Nov. 25. Town Manager Bob McLaurin briefed the Council on a presentation scheduled next week by a public safety consultant who has been studying the need for a West Vail fire station. Due to the length of next week's agenda, the meeting will begin at noon. (more) TOV Council Highlights/Add2 Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer announced that $40,000 has been raised within the past three weeks to help former Town Clerk Holly McCutcheon and her fight against breast •cancer, meaning the fund-raising campaign has been successfully completed. Councilmembers thanked everyone for showing a heightened sense of community in time of need. Councilmembers were invited to attend the Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) meeting scheduled for Thursday evening and Friday morning this week in Vail. For more information, contact Bob McLaurin at 479-2105. --Council Reports Sybill Navas gave an update on a recent meeting of the Eagle River Assembly. She said the group has exhibited a tremendous sense of cooperation in its discussion of water rights, creation of reservoir and other water supply. Four or five options are currently being explored, she said, and will be presented for public comment soon. Paul Johnston said a joint meeting last week between the Eagle County Recreation Authority (Berry Creek Fifth) and the Eagle County School Board was once again productive. Johnston said he'd like to see the group agree on a system of governance that would create a framework for decision -making as a next step. Also, Johnston advocated creation of a multi -purpose building at the equestrian center and complimented a new youth group, the Mountain Crew, for its emerging presence and advocacy on youth issues. •Evening Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas --Citizen Participation There was no citizen participation. --Major Amendment to Cascade Village Special Development District The Council voted 5-2 (Navas and Armour opposed) to table first reading of this ordinance to a future evening meeting to allow time for staff to do additional research on the history of the SDD development and to allow the Council time to review the information. During discussion, Town Attorney Tom Moorhead cautioned Councilmembers not to rely on or make significant decisions based only on past history, which may be taken out of context. He said ordinances, resolutions and regulations that have been passed by the town should be the basis of decisions. For more information, please refer to the work session briefs, or contact Dominic Mauriello in the Community Development Department at 479-2148. --Revisions to the 1998 Budget Ordinance The Council voted 7-0 to approve second reading of the $28 million 1998 budget, which was modified by an additional $65,000 (see work session briefs). During discussion, Mayor Bob Armour said he'd favor reviewing the project list funded by the real estate transfer tax to include construction of a park in West Vail at Donovan Park and completion of the town's expanded park property at Buffehr Creek near the Vail Commons project. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said • the Council will be asked to prioritize its goals at a retreat following the municipal election. --Other In closing, Mayor Bob Armour said the fund-raiser for Holly McCutcheon was a huge success. He thanked the community for its broad based support, noting that residents have demonstrated a strong sense of community in helping both Holly and Shane Hansen. Armour said McCutcheon sends her love and is proud to be part of the community. When she's able, he said, she's offered her help to others who need it. (more) TOV Council Highlights/Add3 UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS Nov. 1 i Work Session (Starts at noon) . PEC/DRB Review Housing Strategic Plan Overview Lionshead Master Plan, Stage 3 Fire Station Location Study Booth Falls Rockfall Mitigation, Joint Work Session with PEC Site Visit Nov. 18 Work Session Joint Session with County Commissioners Quarterly Financial Report Loading and Delivery Update Lionshead Master Plan, Stage 3 Nov. 18 Evening Meeting Housing Strategic Plan Final Adoption First Reading Ordinance Amending Design Guidelines First Reading, Ordinance 21 Amending SDD #4 (Cascade Village) 40 0 \ l� it TOWN OF VAIL South Frontage Road ➢ 1, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-.479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY November 12, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOVEMBER 11 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Foley Ford, Jewett, Lutz, Navas --Review Fire Station Study Bill Gay, a public safety consultant, presented an overview of a fire station location analysis prepared earlier this year by the firm David M. Griffith & Associates, Ltd. There are currently two fire stations in Vail --one in East Vail, the other in Vail Village. The study concludes that a third fire station is needed, this one in West Vail, to improve response times and to improve Vail's ISO insurance rating throughout the community. Currently, emergency response times to West Vail • are "inordinately long," Gay said, with average travel times to West Vail of more than six minutes. That compares to the national standard of four minutes. Location of a station in West Vail would produce a response time of just over two minutes, he said, providing more equitable coverage for the community. A West Vail fire station could also improve the town's ISO insurance rating from a five to a four, he said. Councilmembers, noting the impact a third station would have on the town's operational costs, asked that additional data be presented to continue the dialogue. That data will include a breakout of the number of medical emergency calls, false alarm calls, 1-70 responses, structure fires, etc., within a year's time for each station. Also, average response times and ISO ratings will be collected for Eagle -Vail, Avon, Mountain Star, Wildridge, Singletree and other nearby communities for comparison. For more information, contact Bob McLaurin, town manager, at 479-2105, or Fire Chief Dick Duran at 479-2252. --Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Councilmembers listened to a presentation by Ethan Moore of the consulting firm Design Workshop regarding various circulation issues proposed in the conceptual master plan for Lionshead. Moore showed how the concept of a central transit spine and the possible realignment of the South Frontage Road, as well as other improvements, could be phased in over a period of 15-20 years based on a combination of market forces and Town actions. Yesterday's presentation also included introduction of a concept for an 800-space, three -and - half deck parking structure in the event Concert Hall Plaza and other properties in that area might redevelop. Moore said the master plan will be shaped to provide flexibility to allow and facilitate changes to occur over time rather than forcing changes to occur overnight. Susan Connelly, the town's Lionshead project manager, reminded the Council and audience that the discussion of public improvements on a short-term and long-term basis is in the context of the six community policy objectives and the larger goal of making Lionshead more inviting and successful as a village within Vail and also to make the entire Vail resort and community more inviting and successful versus other competitors. Property managers for Lion Square Lodge and Destination Resorts then told of their difficulty in keeping Lionshead's part-time residents updated about the process. They asked that additional meetings be scheduled during the (more) �a RECYCLEDPAPER TOV Highlights/Add 1 holidays so second homeowners could be included in the discussions prior to the Council's decision on selection of a preferred master plan concept. Town Manager Bob McLaudn said the town would be as accommodating as possible with the request. For more information, contact Connelly in the Community Development Department at 479-2140. --information Update In response to a request by Bill Brice of the Vail Valley Tourism & Convention Bureau, the Council approved the weekend date of June 13 next year to host the AVID volleyball championships. The town had previously agreed to help sponsor the event with a $30,000 contribution. Also yesterday, the Council agreed to consider a request by Brice to follow through with a $16,000 funding commitment to help sponsor next summer's Triple Crown soccer tournament --even though the games might be held In Eagle -Vail due to scheduling conflicts in Vail. In retaining the town's sponsorship, the VVTCB has pledged to book the event's lodging out of Vail. The Council agreed to ask the Special Events Commission for a recommendation, as well as involve the Vail Recreation District to exhaust other possibilities to provide a venue in Vail. For more information, contact Pam Brandmeyer, assistant town manager, at 479-2113. The Council developed a list of topics to explore during a joint meeting on Nov. 18 with the Eagle County Commissioners. The topics include: tax distribution equity; Berry Creek Fifth; the Vail Valley Centre PUD; and inclusionary zoning. Announcements included the following: the front entryway to the Municipal Building, currently under reconstruction, will be open and accessible for voters next Tuesday; 23 veterans employed by the Town of Vail were recognized earlier in the day during a Veteran's Day luncheon; a variable message sign at the Main Vail roundabout is being used to direct skiers to Lionshead (prompting several complaints from merchants in Vail Village); and Vail Associates is anticipating that Chair 1 serving the Village will be open by the weekend, along with a return trail over to Lionshead. Councilmember Sybill Navas wondered if a civic organization would be interested in printing the names of Reople who vote in next Tuesday' election as a community thank you. --Council Reports Kevin Foley, who attended the Vail Recreation District'meeting this week on behalf of the Town Council, suggested increasing coordination between the town and VRD to maximize the bookings of ballfields and other park facilities for special events. In addition, Foley said the VRD has expressed renewed interest in remodeling the Golf Course clubhouse and wondered if the town would be interested in a partnership to create a civic center or community center at the site, Ludwig Kurz complimented Mayor Bob Armour and Town Manager Bob McLaurin for coordinating last week's Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) meeting in Vail. Armour serves as president, while McLaurin is the group's secretary. Key discussion topics included an update on the 1-70 corridor study and an overview of recruiting and retaining employees in mountain resorts. The next CAST meeting is scheduled for Jan, 21-22 in Frisco. ,Sybill Navas suggested calling upon the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments to ask for assistance in determining a formula for use by area communities in developing employee generation ordinances. Navas suggested the help after visiting with the town manager of Eagle (more) TOV Highlights/Add 2 who said he was wrestling with the Issue there. Vail Town Manager Bob McLaurin expressed caution, noting the issue could be better served with Eagle County taking the leadership role. Bob Armour reminded councilmembers of a candidates' forum scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Antler's. Also, Armour told of his participation at a ribbon cutting for Vail's new Radio Shack over the weekend and announced the town's invitation to attend a reception for the new hospital chief executive officer later in the month. --Other Councilman Kevin Foley thanked Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer for preparing a follow-up memo that addressed a series of constituent requests. He then suggested reconsideration of a Chaminox Lane bus loop request. Also, Foley complimented the town for completion of the Ford Park recreation path along South Frontage Road; inquired about the status of lights at the West Vail Lodge (they're in compliance); and expressed concern about the litter generated by the illegal distribution of a handbill in the parking structures over the weekend. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS November 18 Work Session Joint Session with County Commissioners Quarterly Financial Report • Loading and Delivery Update November 18 Evening Meeting First Reading, Ordinance Amending Design Guidelines November 25 Work Session Keystone Tour, 8:30 a.m. to noon (public is invited) Swearing -In of New Town Council Members (2 p.m.) Appointment of Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem Committee Assignments PECIDRB Review Loading and Delivery Final Solutions -for Short -Term Improvements December 2 Work Session Lionshead Master Plan Discussion Site Visit and Appeal of PEC, Miller B&B Hazard Change Request December 2 Evening Meeting CARTS Presentation (1-70 Rapid Transit) . •TCI Follow-up First Reading, Ordinance, Code Codification First Reading, Ordinance, Supplemental Appropriation Second Reading, Ordinance No. 22, Amending Design Guidelines Resolution No. 17, re: Signers on Library Account ayA �t TOWN OF PAIL t outh Frontage Road , Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY November 19, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOVEMBER 18 Work Session Briefs Council Members Present: Armour, Ford, Jewett, Johnston Kurz, Navas --Joint Work Session with County Commissioners During an hour-long joint meeting between Councilmembers and County Commissioners Johnnette Phillips and Bud Gates, topics included: gravel pits, Adam's Rib, Vail Valley Centre, regional marketing, land use regulations, inclusionary zoning (affordable housing), Berry Creek Fifth, and the distribution of property taxes. In particular, participants discussed the future of the Berry Creek Fifth property. At one point Councilman Michael Jewett asked the Commissioners if they'd be interested in selling the county's ownership percentage to the Town of Vail Phillips said yes, while Gates (who has advocated open space/recreational uses for the property) said it would depend on the intent of the land's use. As for inclusionary zoning, both Gates and Phillips said they had concerns about the legality of such legislation due to private development rights under state law. That prompted a challenge from Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association. Lamont said the Commissioners should get a legal opinion on the so-called "takings" matter rather than use the issue as a "screen to hide behind." Citing the region's social and morale responsibility, he also suggested creation of a housing trust fund that would pool money and land from the county, municipalities and other entities. --Loading & Delivery Update During an update on loading and delivery by representatives from the consulting firm Centennial Engineering, Councilmembers turned their frustration into optimism after hearing a pledge from Ron Riley to explore ways to reduce the number of deliveries his three establishments receive during the week. Riley said he favored "chipping away" at additional improvements, which includes the possibility of eliminating or modifying Saturday deliveries. Riley said the town should press hard for answers from those who insist upon Saturday deliveries. He also suggested requiring delivery drivers to add a second person to help speed up the time it takes to unload. Earlier, Coundimembers had expressed frustration with the apparent lack of give-and-take by those impacted by the problem. But Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association, said the recent meetings had been productive in opening up the dialogue for adjustments and modifications. Specifically, Lamont said his group favors keeping the delivery trucks out of the residential areas, along with improved enforcement by the town. Town Manager Bob McLaurin (more) 1160 RECYCLEDPAPER TOV Council Hightights/Add 1 spoke of the need to increase staffing at Checkpoint Charlie. At the same time, he expressed the town's difficulty in filling those positions. Councilman Ludwig Kurz noted increased satisfaction with the current management system within the past year. He said additional improvements would keep the issue moving in the right direction. Ultimately, Kurz said a final solution will involve an infrastructure improvement. Michael Jewett suggested passage of a Council resolution (rather than an ordinance mandate) indicating a desire by the community to eliminate Saturday deliveries. The Council will revisit the issue at next Tuesday's work session when it will be asked to review, then modify or approve a list of recommended actions for the management of loading and delivery during the 1997-98 ski season. The consultant's work will then shift to analysis of long-term solutions. For more information, contact Larry Grafel, public works/transportation director, at 479-2173. --1997 Interim Financial Report The Council reviewed an interim financial report presented by Steve Thompson, finance director, Thompson said the town continues to project a 5.5 percent increase in sales tax for 1997 over last year's collections. Through September, sales tax is 6.2 percent above the previous year. Thompson said the town will make its estimate if it averages an increase of 3.2 percent for the balance of the year. Also, Thompson said a supplementation appropriation of $323,916 will be needed before year's end to fund unanticipated expenditures, as well as other adjustments. The adjustments will leave an estimated $4.2 million in general fund balance. That's about $400,000 more than the fund was estimated to be when the 1997 general fund budget was adopted. For additional information, contact Thompson at 479-2116. --Information Update After receiving congratulations from the Council on his promotion to senior planner, George Ruther briefed the Council regarding compliance issues associated with work underway by the Vail Alpine Gardens. To help expedite the organization's request to begin work on its final garden in Ford Park yet this fall, Ruther said the town agreed to issue a grading permit prior to approval of the final ptan. Since then, Ruther said the organization has failed to comply with its previous agreements and commitments regarding construction of an ADA ramp within the gardens. Construction of the ramp now spills out into other lease areas, Ruther said, further complicating matters. Council members agreed that red tagging the project would be an appropriate action it the Foundation continues to be unresponsive to the previous commitments. Councilmembers asked to receive copies of all future correspondence on the matter. For more information, contact Ruther at 479-2145. Next, Councilmembers learned of scheduling adjustments offered by the Vail Recreation District that will provide enough soccer fields --in Vail --to accommodate three -fourths of the 3-on-3 Triple Crown Soccer Tournament players this summer. The tournament is being brought to Vail through sponsorship dollars provided by the town. The Council expressed its thanks to the VRD for its scheduling assistance. Councilmembers were asked to mark their calendars for the next "community mixer" scheduled for 5:15 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Dancing Bear. The event, sponsored by the Vail Tomorrow Building Community Team, is intended to informally increase communication--one-on- one--between Vail's elected officials and members of the community. (more) TOV Council Highlights/Add 2 --Council Reports Mayor Bob Armour gave an update on the Vail 99 Celebration Committee's work, noting his enthusiasm for the creativity involved in the planning and coordination of the special events that will accompany the championships. --Other Michael Jewett inquired about the status of the lights at the West Vail Lodge (they're now in compliance); parking problems on Alta Circle; and a town request to the Colorado Department o Transportation regarding the need for a guard rail on South Frontage Road west of the Cascade Club. Sybill Navas asked if Councilmembers had read about the possibility of reintroducing the lynx to the area. Paul Johnston thanked Corbin Daugherty for his interest and presence at Council meetings throughout his candidacy. Bob Armour thanked Vail Associates and the Lionshead Merchants Association for sponsorship of last week's candidates forum. He also reminded Councilmembers of a reception for the new hospital director. --Town Manager's Report Town Manager Bob McLaurin updated the Council on the status of the process being used to •enable the Vacation Channel to receive a channel position on the TCI Cablevision system (replacing the Animal Planet channel). The change will take place following a 30-day notification to subscribers. Evening Session Briefs Council Members Present: Armour, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas --Citizen Participation Cathie Douglas, a resident on West Meadow Drive, asked for the addition and or replacement of stop signs, speed signs and no outlet signs along the road. Next, Mark Servantas asked for an update regarding a previous request to extend the 2 a.m. late night bus. Town Manager Bob McLaurin said cost estimates would be available within the next week for review. Servantas said the extra service was needed for employees who clean-up when the bars close at 2 a.m. Oftentimes, Servantas said he works until 2:45 a.m. Emily Moser, who lives on Garmish in West Vail, asked for consideration of a bus stop at the intersection of Arosa and Chamonix Lane. She presented the Council with 25 petition Itsignatures. Town Manager Bob McLaurin agreed to review the request, which had been denied previously due to the steepness of Chamonix Lane. Kloser pointed out that providing bus service along Lionsridge Loop is just as steep. --Town Manager's Report In his Town Manager's Report, Bob McLaurin noted the storm sewer work at Checkpoint Charlie had been wrapped up for the season. Sybill Navas asked for information on work that appears to be underway in the parking lot of the Old Town Shops. (more) TOV Council Highlights/Add 3 --A Farewell to Paul Mayor Bob Armour and the other Councilmembers thanked Paul Johnston for his tenure on Council and for his overall commitment to the community. There was a standing ovation from the audience. In response, Johnston challenged the Council to tackle the tough issues without getting bogged down on consensus. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS Nov. 25 Work Session Lionshead Redevelopment/Keystone Tour, departing at 8:30 a.m, (public is invited) Swear in New Town Council Members Organizational Meeting (Election of Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, Council Appointments) PEC/DRB Review Loading and Delivery Final Solutions Dec. 2 Work Session Lionshead Master Plan, Stage III Site Visit and Appeal of PEC, Miller B&B Evie Nott, Hazard Change Request Discussion of Ordinance No. 22, Lighting Dec. 2 Evening Meeting 40 CARTS Presentation TCI Follow -Up First Reading, Ordinance on Code Codification First Reading, Ordinance on Supplemental Appropriation First Reading, Ordinance on Pension First Reading, Ordinance No. 22, Amendment of Design Guidelines Resolution No. 17, Signers on Library Account Dec, 9 Work Session PEC/DRB Review Lionshead Master Plan Discussion Booth Falls Rockiall Mitigation (Site Visit & Discussion) 0 U 1: TOWN OF VAIL Iwouth Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY November 26, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR NOVEMBER 25 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley`, Ford, Jewett, Kurz"", Navas `Arrived at 2 p.m. "'Kurz was available for a portion of the meeting via telephone --Tour of Keystone's River Run Development and Employee Housing Programs During a tour of the new River Run PUD (planned urban development) at Keystone, councilmembers were asked to consider the development's scale, pedestrian flow, gateways, .landmarks and other urban design principles. Councilmembers, along with members of the public who also toured the ski base, will be asked to share their observations at the Dec. 2 work session as part of the Lionshead redevelopment master planning process. The River Run tour was led by Ethan Moore of Design Workshop, the Lionshead master plan consulting firm. Also yesterday, councilmembers joined Jack Lewis of Vail Associates in touring three employee housing developments at Keystone. Monthly rents range from $175 per month per person for a shared dorm room with no kitchen, to $400 per month per person for a suite with common living area and kitchen. Keystone manages about 1,200 beds, has a management staff of 30 and provides an annual operating subsidy of $300,000. --Swearing In of New Council Members In an unusual twist, Ludwig Kurz, who is tending to family business in Austria due to the death of his mother, took the oath of office over the telephone during the swearing -in ceremony of the four newly -elected council members (Kurz, Ford, Navas and Arnett). --Town Council Organizational Meeting With Kurz still on the telephone, the Council took the following actions: • Voted unanimously to elect Rob Ford as mayor and Ludwig Kurz as mayor pro-tem. Both will serve a two-year term. Prior to the nomination process, Mayor Bob Armour announced that he would not accept a nomination for mayor, citing the need to redirect .his time to his personal life. With Kurz then excusing himself, the Council made the following committee appointments: • Appointed Karen Morter and Mary Jo Allen to the Election Commission for a two-year term. • Appointed Buck Allen as municipal judge for a two-year term. Allen has served as municipal 'judge since 1979. • Appointed Sybill Navas as the Vail Town Council representative on the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments board of directors. • Appointed Sybill Navas as the Vail Town Council representative on the Water Quality/Quantity Committee of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. (more) 460 RECYCLED PAPER TOV Council Highlights/Addl • Appointed Michael Arnett, (Rob Ford alternate) as the Vail Town Council representative on the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau board. • Appointed Bob Armour as the representative of the Vail Town Council for the Colorado . Association of Ski Towns. • Appointed Kevin Foley and Rob Ford to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Recreation District/Town Council Committee. • Appointed Sybill Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the Special Events Committee. • Appointed Michael Jewett and Michael Arnett to represent the Vail Town Council on the Bravo! Colorado board. • Appointed Ludwig Kurz (Rob Ford alternate) to represent the Vail Town Council on the Eagle County Recreation Authority Committee. • Appointed Michael Arnett to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Housing Authority. • Appointed Ludwig Kurz to represent the Vail Town Council on the Channel 5 Vail Valley Community Television board. • Appointed Ludwig Kurz to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Valley Arts Council. • Appointed Sybil] Navas and Rob Ford to represent the Vail Town Council on the Art in Public Places board. • Appointed Michael Arnett to represent the Vail Town Council on the Mauri Nottingham Environmental Award Committee. • Appointed Sybill Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Valley Exchange Committee. • Appointed Kevin Foley (Rob Ford alternate) to represent the Vail Town Council on the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority. • Appointed Rob Ford to represent the Vail Town Council on the Ford Park Management Plan Committee. • Appointed Sybill Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the board of the Chamber of Commerce. • Appointed Sybill Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the Open Space/Charter Committee. • Appointed Ludwig Kurz to represent the Vail Town Council on the Colorado Ski Museum and Ski Hall of Fame board. • Appointed Rob Ford and Michael Arnett to represent the Vail Town Council on the TOV- VA Community Task Force. • Appointed Rob Ford to represent the Vail Town Council on the Eagle Valley Leadership Coalition. • Appointed Sybil! Navas to represent the Vail Town Council on the Vail Youth Award Committee. • Reappointed Tom Moorhead, town attorney, to represent the Vail Town Council on the Mountain Crew. --Council Meetings of Dec. 23, Dec. 30 • The Council meetings of Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 were canceled, due to the holidays. --PEC/DRB Review Councilmembers were notified of an appeal filed by the Vail Village Club which is scheduled to be heard by the Town Council at its Dec. 16 work session. The appeal is based on a Nov. 10 decision by the Planning and Environmental Commission regarding the calculation and payment (more) TOV Council Highlights/Add2 method required for the parking -pay -in -lieu program. The PEC found the Vail Village Club responsible for 32.697 parking spaces, which translates to a pay -in -lieu fee of $534,052.53. Club representatives have objected to the calculation, as well as a promissory note requirement. For more information, contact Tom Moorhead, town attorney, at 479-2107. --Vail Village Loading and Delivery Selection of Short-term Improvements The Council voted 5-1 (Navas against) to approve three of four recommendations for short-term improvements to the loading and delivery system proposed by Centennial Engineering. The three approved actions are: 1) create and distribute an informational map listing the current loading and delivery policies; 2) implement a two week test period in mid -December that would limit access at the intersection of Hanson Ranch Road and Vail Village Drive between the hours of 8 and 9 a.m. and 3 and 4 p.m. (this would restrict people from using the area for skier drop- off/pick-up); and 3) use variable message signs at key locations directing skiers to the parking structures. A fourth recommendation, to increase parking fines up to $100 for repeat offenders, was deemed unsuitable due to logistical problems with the town's computer system. In voting to approve the three recommendations, the Council agreed to maintain the existing policies, while continuing to entertain suggestions that would minimize impacts on the surrounding residential area. Councilmember Navas voted against the motion, expressing a desire to reduce the time trucks are allowed to park on the International Bridge. Also, at the suggestion of Kaye Ferry of the Vail Village Merchant Association, Checkpoint Charlie will be staffed from 6:30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. during the two -week trial period mentioned above. For a copy of the existing policies, contact Chief Greg Morrison at 479-2209. --Council Reports Bob Armour reported on a meeting he'd had with representatives from the Vacation Channel. Sybill Navas reported on a Chamber of Commerce meeting in which the towns of Avon and Vail were asked about their future funding commitments for information services. Navas said the meeting underscored the need for vallevwide information services. --Other Kevin Foley inquired about the town's operational plan for Frontage Road overflow parking. He also asked about the status of citizen requests for increased bus service, and expressed hope that several early -morning burglaries in the Village and Lionshead would be solved soon. (Four new police officers will start on Monday.) Rob Ford confirmed reinstatement of the Concert Hall Plaza bus stop on the in -town route. Michael Jewett wondered if the town should be proactive in organizing neighborhood watch groups. Bob Armour suggested obtaining information from Avon on temporary speed bumps. He also gave a brief report on the status of the TCI update which will occur on Dec. 2. In addition, it was announced that the Avon Town Council has invited the Vail Town Council for dinner on Dec. 4. (more) TOV Council Highiights/Add3 UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS Dec. 2 Work Session 0 Lionshead Master Plan/Keystone Tour Debrief/Discussion of Urban Design Principles Site Visit and Appeal of PEG, Miller B&B Evie Nott, Hazard Change Request Discussion of Ordinance No. 22, Lighting Dec. 2 Evening Meeting CARTS Presentation TC I Follow-up First Reading, Ordinance No. 26, Code Codification First Reading, Ordinance No. 25, Supplemental Appropriation First Reading, Ordinance No. 23, TOV Police/Fire Pension Amendment First Reading, Ordinance No. 24, TOV Employee Pension Amendment First Reading, Ordinance No. 22, Amendment to Design Guidelines Resolution No, 17, re: Signers on Library Account Dec. 9 Work Session PEG/DRB Review Lionshead Master Plan, Discussion of Performance Zoning and Height, Density, and Setback Issues, as well as Discussion of Carrying Capacity Infrastructure Booth Falls Rockfall Mitigation (Site Visit & Discussion) Dec. 16 Work Session 20 Year TOV Anniversaries, Dick Duran and Mike McGee Housing Tour (45 properties) Lionshead Master Plan Dec. 16 Evening Meeting Second Reading, Ordinance No. 26, Code Codification Second Reading, Ordinance No. 25, Supplemental Appropriation Second Reading, Ordinance No. 23, TOV Police/Fire Pension Amendment Second Reading, Ordinance No. 24, TOV Employee Pension Amendment Second Reading, Ordinance no. 22, Design'Guidelines Amendment 0