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Home My WebLink About1997-01-21 Town Council MinutesMINUTI=S vAIL'TOWN COUNCIL MEETING January 21, 1997 7:30 P.M. A reaular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, January 21, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the VaWnicipal Building. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert W. Armour, Mayor Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-tem Kevin Foley Rob Ford Ludwig Kurz Michael Jewett MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Johnston TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer, Acting Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Carol Apeman, manager of Gallatan Lodge expressed concern about snow removal operations along Vail Valley Drive. She said that due to increased pedestrian traffic associated with the new Golden Peak redevelopment, sidewalks along the road should be maintained at all times. Neayor Armour welcomed Vail Mountain School senior, Tag Hopkins, who updated Council on the summer he spe,11W Mt. Buller, Australia, as part of the Vail Valley exchange program. Hopkins said it was an honor to represent Vail in the program and that he'd had a great experience. He then introduced Kathryn Harrison and Joel Olver, exchange students from Mt. Buller, Australia, who spoke about their positive experiences in Vail. Jim Lamont, representing the East Village Homeowners Association said he felt confident that the Town would maintain the sidewalks on the west side of Vail Valley Drive. He said it would make sense to heat them as well. Item number two on the agenda was an update by the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority. Jim Shrum, Director, and Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the Authority thanked the Town of Vail and its staff for assistance with the start-up of the new system. He said sixteen busses had gone into service since November with five more on the way. Additions to service for the winter season have included an additional route to Leadville, a skier express bus on weekends from Gypsum, expansion to Dotsero on the commuter route, mid -day service between Gypsum and Vail, and evening service to Minturn. Also, Jim said the Trails Committee had approved a $250,000 contribution toward completion of the Dowd Junction bike path. Currently work is being done on an assessment that will help the Authority determine immediate and long-term needs of the system, he said. Third on the agenda was Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1997, first reading of an ordinance repealing and reenacting the Investment Policy set forth in Chapter 3.52 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Vail. Town of Vail Finance Manager, Christine Anderson presented the item and explained that the purpose of the ordinance was to change To s Investment Policy to include language recommended by the Government Finance Officer's Association. Staff reWendation was for approval of Ordinance 3 on first reading. Mayor Armour read the title in full, and Christine reviewed the changes in detail. Rob Ford moved to approve Ordinance No. 3, Series of 1997, with a second from Kevin Foley. Sybill Navas suggested language as to why the change was being made be included in the ordinance. Rob amended his motion to include the change, and Kevin seconded the motion. A vote was then taken and passed unanimously, 6-0. Agenda item number four was Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1997, first reading of an ordinance requesting to amend Sections 18,27.030, 18.29.030, and 18.30,030 of the Zoning Code to allow van storage/transportation related businesses in the Commercial Core 3, Arterial Business, and Heavy Service Zone Districts as a conditional use and add Sections 18,04.415 and 18.04.385 providing definitions for vehicle storage yard and transportation business. Mayor Armour read the title in full. Town of Vail Planner, Dominic Maurieilo presented the item and gave the following background: The proposed ordinance defines and allows transportation businesses, such as Colorado Mountain Express and similar shuttle services, and car rental establishments, to locate in the Commercial Core 3 (West Vail), Heavy Service (West Vail gas stations), and Arterial Business (Cascade Crossing and Amoco) zone districts subject to a conditional use permit with specific review criteria. Currently the code does not specifically address those types of uses. The amendment also proposes to establish a definition and review criteria for a vehicle storage yard which is currently allowed in the Heavy Service zone district subject to a conditional use permit. Aeting on December 16, 1996, the PEC recommended approval (unanimously) of the proposed amendments wiPFfninor modifications. Dominic explained the review criteria and stated that the ordinance would incorporate conditional use standards under one chapter in the Town code. Staff recommendation was for approval of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code to allow "transportation businesses" as a conditional use in the CC3, ABD, and HS zone districts. Sybil] made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1997, on first reading, and the motion was seconded by Vail Town Coundl Evening Meeting Minutes January 21, 1997 Kevin. Mayor Armour was opposed to the change, as he said West Vail was beginning to resemble a parking lot and recommended a sunset clause be incorporated. Rob Ford suggested a process to gather public input be put into place, and Sybill Navas felt it would be beneficial for rental car companies to have locations in Vail. Council members requested a change be made to address repair/servicing issues. A vote was then taken and approved, 5-1, Mayor Armour voting in opposition. Ag*a item number five was Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1996, second reading of an ordinance amending Section 18.04, Definitions, to add "Fractional Fee Club" and "Fractional Fee Club Unit", amending Section 18.22.030, Conditional Uses, allowing Fractional Fee Club as a Conditional Use in the Public Accommodation Zone District, amending Section 18.60.060 (A)(7) Conditional Use Permit Criteria -Findings. Town of Vail Planner, George Ruther reviewed changes as suggested at an earlier work session. Staff recommendation was for approval of the ordinance on second reading. Architect, Gordon Pierce was present representing Sonnenalp Properties, Inc. Johannes Faessler and Cynthia Thornberg were also present on behalf of the Applicant. Mayor Armour then welcomed comments from the public. Jim Lamont, representing the East Village Homeowners Association and long-time resident Jo Staufer expressed concerns regarding the mix between accommodation units and fractional fee units. Rob Ford moved to approve Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1996, on second reading with a minor change referencing GRFA, and Kevin Foley seconded the motion. During the discussion, Mayor Armour stated that consideration should be given to lock -off units and lock -off unit square footage when determining accommodation unit equivalency. A Was then taken and passed, 5-1, Mayor Armour voting in opposition. Next on the agenda was a report from the Town Manager. Bob McLaurin stated he had nothing to add to his earlier report which was discussed at the work session that day. Mayor Armour reminded his fellow Council members of dinner which was scheduled the following evening (January 22) with members of the Avon Town Council to discuss issues of mutual concern. There being no further business a motion was made by Kevin Foley for adjournment. Mike Jewett seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m. 4ertW. ubmitted, mour, Mayor ATTEST: N cCutcheon, Town Clerk Mfnutes taken by Holly MCCutchecn (*!Names of certain individuals who gave public input may be inaccurate.) W Vall Town Council Evening Mee"ng Minutes January 21, *97 MEMORANDUM 0 TO: Vail Town Council FROM: Community Development DATE: January 21, 1997 SUBJECT: Public Input on Land Exchange Staff: Russ Forrest 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this worksession is to review with Council the public input received from the January 9th land exchange open house. At this meeting, residents were given an overview of the exchange and the reasons why the two properties in West Vail are proposed to be added to the exchange. This public input is intended to assist Council in making the final determination in February of what properties should be included in the exchange. 2. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE MEETING AND THE INPUT • Approximately 22 people participated in the public open house on January 9th. The majority of the participants were from the West Vail neighborhood. In addition, three residents from Rockledge and their attorney came with specific questions on the survey for the Rockledge property referred to in the exchange as S5. Two presentations and question and answer periods occurred between 5:00 and 7:00 (See Attachment A). Staff emphasized that future decisions on the use of any parcel secured by the Town of Vail through the exchange would involve significant and separate public processes. The major points raised by the participants can be summarized as: 1) Concern over traffic and other impacts related to additional development on Garmish. 2) Most of the participants felt comfortable with the exchange if it included keeping the Garmish and Town Manager properties as open space. 3) There was concern that residents purchased homes beside USFS lands and this action will have a negative affect on their property values. 4) Some felt more comfortable with the Town owning these two properties rather than the properties being under County jurisdiction. • 3. SPECIFIC COMMENTS The language in quotations is what was written on butcher block paper at the meeting. Similar comments are grouped together and under many of the comments there is an italicized explanation of the discussion that occurred with a specific comment. "Working on this for a Iona time: time to finalize" There were several comments by individuals that participated in the Open Space Plan or were involved in the exchange and felt that the Town and USFS should complete the exchange as soon as possible. "What keens FS from exchanging Trapper's Run parcel to private ownership? - trail: easement on stream: - deannexed" "Trappers Run likely to be open space for a Iona time due to Pneumbrance of trail & easement" There was significant discussion on the risk of conveying Trappers Run to the Forest Service. This comment reflects the opinion that the risk of the USFS using this land for a private exchange would be very tow. If you building more houses. Town will rezone - this isn't fair - it is a P/S zoning "Concern for Wina Mufti -Family housing on two parcels - traffic/bottleneck" "Too much tratfir at West Vail IntPrchanqPZ "Traffic is alreadv a problem on Garmish - 17 undeveloped lots if the Town acquires this property through the exchange, there was a concern about what, zoning would be placed on the property. Some thought the Town may place a higher density zone district than the primary/secondary zoning on adjacent lots. Related to the concern over zoning was how potential development on the site would increase traffic and congestion along Arosa and Garmish. "Already manv undeveloped lots This comment reflects the concern that there are still many undeveloped lots on Garmish that, when developed, will have an impact on traffic in the neighborhood. :.public ouroQse" means ??? There was a discussion of what the property could be used for if it was acquired by the Town. Staff referred to the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement and stated that the land would have to be used for a 'pubUc purpose." Examples of which could include open space, affordable housing, parks, or other public facilities. There was also some question of whether housing was a 'public purpose." "fear of sale of lands by TOW 0 There was concern that if the Town acquired this land, could the Town then sell the land to make money. "Park OK" -OK to acouire some land if Council indemnifies its use as a oark. No place for kids to olay. "&gaest that 13 & 14 be open space' There were several comments that residents in the Garmish and Arosa neighborhood would support the addition of these properties into the exchange if they would stay as open space or a park. Est Vail needs a nark or firestation" Se veral commented that the neighborhood needs a park and a fire station and that the Town has made a commitment for these facilities in West Vail. "bought because backed up to 1.1SFS" "People buv homes to be near NF - there is a net oain of frontage of - 3.000' of NF frontaae in West Vail' There was the comment that people bought property to be located beside Forest Service property. Staff noted that this exchange would actually increase Forest Service frontage in West Vail because the properties the Town owns that would be conveyed to the USFS . are all in West Vail. "More control under TOV ownership than at oresent or in County" This comment reflects the opinion that the land would be better controlled by the Town of Vail. Vail residents would have a greater say about the future use of these properties under TOV jurisdiction and public processes than under USFS or private ownership in, Eagle County jurisdiction. "Parcels too steep to be develoned" This comment relates to the two properties that the Town would be conveying to the USFS that were purchased from Dave Elmore (04 & 05). Specifically, this comment is saying that there is little risk of the land the Town of Vail is conveying to the USFS of being developed. "Snowplowing is a problem- need cul de sac at end of Garmish" Comment that it is currently difficult to plow Garmish because there is no cul-de-sac on Garmish. • "Transportation planning needed for West Vail_' This comment reflects a general concern about traffic congestion related to growth in the West Vail area. "Concern about access to Lindholm's property thru Trapper's Run" This comment reflects a concern that the Trappers Run property may be used for access to the Lindholm property. (There is currently access through Trappers Run to the Upper Dowd Communication site which borders land owned by Mr. Lindholm) 0 "Look at Conrad Oberlohr's land for emolovge housing" This was a request to talk with Mr Oberlohr about his property on St'Moritz Way and Chamonix. Mr. Oberlohr expressed interest in talking to the Town about selling his lots. • • • • 1 , 1 ! I • . . AIR • . ! This comment reflects the opinion that the Town should buy up existing houses that are underutilized by second home owners or that are simply on the market before building on undeveloped land. "Concerned water is not available for more housina" This concern reflects the opinion that there is not enough water in Vail to support more development. ■• 1! . •!•••i Housing for employees should be located down valley in large multifamily structures. 0 "Access to S-14 would have to no thru Arosa nrooerty that was bought with real estate taxes for Qoen space (Town is lookino at financinol" This comment reflects a concern that the Town purchased the four properties on Garmish in 1991 with RE'TT dollars. The TO Finance Department has investigated the financing for these properties and can only confirm at this time that a portion of the down payment for these properties was RETT funds. 1 ,l• 1, -1 •- ! -! • • _ ! I• _ ! �^ -• .•• •• •.L This was a supportive comment that the Town should take every opportunity, including the properties in the exchange, to create opportunities for housing. "Vail Valley is dense enrn.iah -don't hurld anvrhino morA" "Take 2 West Vail parcels out of land exchange" 4 is 4. COMMENTS FROM ROCKLEDGE RESDENTS Three residents from Rocklege also came to the open house. The primary concern they had was that S5 should be configured in a way that would preclude a housing site. Bill Wood, District Ranger for the USFS, communicated that the Forest Service has an obligation to obtain the maximum benefit for the U.S. public. He indicated that the regional office probably would not accept reconfiguring S5 to eliminate the cul-de-sac area and thus eliminate the building potential on the site because that would have a significant impact on the value of the property for purposes of the exchange. NEXT STEPS The next step in the exchange is to finalize an exchange agreement. This is a legally binding sales agreement that will specify what properties will be included in the exchange and the values for the properties. The agreement will also identify any deed restrictions on the properties the Town will receive and convey to the USFS. A Town Council worksession has been tentatively scheduled for February 4th to discuss what properties will be included in the exchange. Depending on the USFS schedule for preparing the exchange agreement, staff would like to review a draft exchange agreement with Council on February 11, 1997. Then, at an evening meeting tentatively scheduled for February 18, 1997 the Council will consider a resolution to execute the exchange agreement. f:leveryonelrusslwestvail.not USF+ S/TOV LAND OWNERSHIP ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT Purpose of this open House * Review goals, need, and process for the exchange * Provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the additions to the exchange that have not yet been publicly reviewed. * Answer any questions about the original properties in the exchange. VP �� olpose A3SVS"TC)'`AV �lov %ht� �� a'�a�� eve G st ate" co � t�a� � �ar� cCe Issue -CO ° , h�rw -th.th �►u�`eye s \ands \and �s ate ` cOo F aid �� gefNet o\jeC°r and \Ja a,Ages aro CooefW ate okd\ rr UHF p P � ents ern e c°V'c PTrvate evW\r xed rn \Neve rd i Ll • AG�EmE�T t�o��scMENT �ANo ow�ERs��e xs o Cos * ?eO . Ce EX�a��lds from `N�th�n the � es eve U��S \aot Private \a�d eXc� moments 0 ce the r�s • c ercCoac ��s �d ,p�,b�� se �eC� C a s�pec`a ddvess 'R o ASVS how'\ 6 * p, e r\u�beC ,c\And the educe kb beer R ece USFS/TOV LAND OWNERSHIP ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT GIVENS Achieve a like valued exchange, i.e. Value of TOV lands = Value of USFS lands. * No additional lands can be added to this exchange. * Vail Town Council will decide on what TOV properties will be exchanged considering public input. * USFS will make the ultimate decision on approving the exchange since this is a Federal process. � i ! 0 � P p,➢�U,�TM�Nr 'MO � F��Tov L C� n s �k Toufn to the _o� ,per Zon►n E r� , nnexed ►n disputes o ��$ FS Land �` han�es & nd �lai1 * 1gg2 -u hand �xc dart' arou •slues P r►v ate U SV S boun to address ► * 1gg�s ur�eyed curred lands S , uss►ons oc to i,�ent►fy 1 g9A ' ►Sc ee JoTmed event g1 co06►tt Space plan tment �+gfe, . ed Open Spa rsh;p N I cess ►n►t►at * 1 gg4 _ hand Q�ne change pro els in * 1g95 _57 step ex Comment adding part * F all 1 gg5 _ publ►ccons►der . ring A`�9�' -1\15fs Sp er 1gg6 t appra►sal Sumer it alter dr afi west va / AG�EM�Nz T SAND O�ERgK1P ADIUS2MEN SF vpgF Ct`0 acresN to U ROp�sE� o e�%es to<aGn9 We the s to the Sown p .�ON �or�eYs 4 PC p roPe`�\es totaAm9 82 a S �on�eys 14 p USF o{Vag\. 0 0 •GE�,T i � RS iP oGess LAID change �r en -��F�►1 $,pep EX p, aC��, Cep .,� the 5? k�e LEA e steps , . dev e\opo3 Cnen� rn . c \nvo1ve 1995) .�9g�,� 9'o & Pv0k ran �A9� �, & Dec Ppl, n(319 pace P �� OoLn°�g ge rve`I �19 rarsa\ sed u Fina� NO ��e Prop° Dr of t �` ;ems °f or�cy pct Pv�1ic rev 7� •Con'�nen�ca fans �� aril 1 g9 a\ 'Envr 7} v ales Jana to WLAron uavY 1 nds and corop\e a'�ron 0 Cove of is 1g9�; °current SF s aPp � F ebr uar�' and �anuaCy cou eeent 99�� 9�1 range agr C�h1 Aprri, , Sign eXc hand �Ma cony°l ti�e USFS/TOV LAND OWNERSHIP ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT WHY INCLUDE THE TWO PROPERTIES IN WE � WEST VAII_ Equalize the value of the exchange based appraisal. 9 ed on draft Has direct access off TOV roads and could be candidates for a private exchange if left in USFS ownership. 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Has potential for low density "attainable" housin park - g and/or 0 0 0 s tao �aA and CopeM piar�` 3� Vse P "JeOer�'� 4) Con �`�` �aaxd v►b�`s ` Oe6c3 jo\\je S� ash skp 5L A ° VI heats XI �� is e�cCoac cues. st�'�C'► rd pUh� out ate a es by ah s) e Resolve '� WWII s 6- acre � ► �► • V �,'ntOCy sites ` S �C°� wpd ace �n . ous\'lg �a�,d Open' ote fl ove C, its taC,��gar. hta \ � p ou\d vex use P e e aid Q a Ige ec�a� ock�edg . fast ste' la VFW p ss Gov tank•` ovest Sy e �1et Reduce a� acce ,� gate e oo kvo�tag vide deg the f\- to ��o,�tag feet °� Co�tage. pCa C jc� ° se pr va se .� ,�4u F Go'�st XncCea t and \ao r feet °� � est � 3? �, j�;e ��,1ea � �ds,�y 1�� La ase of►� \, \Cve 1-1 Shertl Town of VaIIJUSFS Land Exchange Summary of Final Appraisal ' Febraury 4, 1997 ....................-.-._. ............. ..-------'----------_._'--- __..------------'--------'---..._._-----_._.__.----- Alt 1 AN 2 Final Keep West Vail Lowest Appraisal Properties differnce Property- - Descriptlon_...-------------- Eliminate S1 , Ellminate S1 , S7, 811 S7, 8 S 13 Properties TOV couic_Acquire _._. __-- - ----- - - - - - -- - _ - - -- -- - - ---- _.. Bighorn Subdwlslon , g1 Parcel Fl - 39.9 $. 700,000 S2 East Vail Water Tank Site 3.065 $ _ 30,000 $ 30.000 $ -- 30,000 _-,—_---- Booth Fall Tralhead and Water Tanks S3 8.21 $ —80,000 $ —_80,000 $ — _80,000 W of PIUdn CreeW1-70 ROW S4 ... ..... - ...-... - - — -- -- --- --1238 $ --12,500 _$..__ 12,500 $ 12.600� S5 Rockledge, Rd ........... ...........-----._...1.78.-- 2,400,000 $— 2,400,000__$--2,400,000 ---- --- 1.70 ROW east of Bighorn Ck. ' S6 1-70 ROW west 1.981 $ 24,000 $ 20,000 $ -20,000 -- of BighomCk. 14.693_$,----_.....145.000-.._.-..._..---------- $----._...----- . ..... 1.70 ROW N. or Racquul Club SB _....... 4:191 $ — ---40,000.. $. _.. --40,000 $----- 40,000 — -- ------ Red Sandstone S9 site 5.735 $ _.--.-_200.000 $ 200_000 $ 200,000— S10 Ptarmigan - entire site 5.418 $ 1.200.000 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 Ptarmigan - street only 1.66 $ 230,000 $_ --__--$..____ 1.70 ROW N o1 Sundial Condos S 11 24.352 $ 245,000. -.... _$ _ 245,000 - --- - --- - 512 _ - -- . — Public Works -- - S13 Garnish 3.981 $ 240.000 $ 240,000 S14 Town Managers Lct — -- $ ---- 240,000 $ _ 240,0 $ 240,000 — _--._— Fofal - -- ----- _ __.. — 82.602 $ 5,587,506_ _$ — 4,497,500 . $ — 4,S02,500_- - —_ Properties TOV could Convey to the_USFS -----�---.�--- --- Trappers Run Parcel Lots 10d19 (upperarea only) -- -----._-- 34.2.$ ---2,500,000 $2,500,000 $_ 2,500,000_ -. -.----.--___---. Entire Trappers Parcel 02 Run (f 9, 19, 21) -- -- — 47.71 $ 3,675.000 $ 3.675.000 $ 3,675,000— _ 04 Vail Des Shone 5.4 $ 210,000 $ 210,000 $ 210,000 Parcel 05 Vag Heights 23.9 $ 675.000 $ 676,000 $ 675.000 Total _ _ 77.61 4,560,000 _ _ $ _ .-M _4,560,000 ^$44560,005 Difference In Exchange Value t$1,027,500) $62,500-$57,500 _ -- _Positive�a�`ue=�11��a1 nanva ues Negative Values In () = TOV lands < USFS land values Page 1 IUWN OF VAIL-U.S. FOREST SERVICE PROPOSED LAND EXCHANGE Land Proposed for Acquisition by Town of Vail Land Proposed for Conveyance to U. S, Forest Service National Forest Boundary Alienated Land Within the National Forest Boundary as of 1986 TOWNSHIP AND SECTION LINE CLASSIFICATION Surveyed, Location Reliable Surveyed, Location Approximate Unsurveyed, Protraction 0 Primary Highway Secondary Highway Improved Road, Paved �-= Improved Road, Gravel Improved Road, Dirt Unimproved Road, Dirt ------- Trail is Interstate Highway 57 U.S. Highway OState Highway J7 County Road Primary Forest Route 1711141 Forest Road ® Forest Trait 4 UZZ $ $z� O .7 � o . W � W a I1 i O 11 i i TOV Council Highlights/Add 2 Town Attorney Tom Moorhead said a trial is scheduled in Eagle County District Court this week to decide a lawsuit over the Lodge Tower expansion. The suite, Wells-Saltz +� vs. Lodge Tower, Inc. and the Town of Vail, will be heard Jan. 30 and 31 with Judge Jones presiding. The dispute is over the town's 1983 approval to build the International Wing, which is presently under construction. The action was brought by two adjacent property owners who object to the new building which will provide an expansion to the Lodge, including new hotel rooms and meeting and convention facilities. The court has, to date, denied the plaintiffs request to halt construction. Town Manager Bob McLaurin reminded Councilmembers he will be attending the World Alpine Ski Championships in Italy Jan. 31-Feb. 15. McLaurin chairs the Municipal Services Committee for the 1999 championships. Vail Police Chief Greg Morrison and Public WorkslTransportation Director Larry Grafel will accompany McLaurin on the trip. Morrison will review security issues, while Grafel will analyze the event's transportation systems --all in preparation for the 1999 championships in Vail. --Council Reports Sybill Navas gave an update on the most recent meeting of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments in which a cut in job training services funding was discussed. Also, during an annual retreat by the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Navas said discussions included the possibility of a merger between the Chamber and the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau to consolidate information valleywide. Bob Armour reported on the Vail Council's dinner with the Avon Town Council and planning meetings for the 1999 championships. --Other Paul Johnston said he wanted to be sure the Seibert Circle art piece selection process includes provisions for emergency access through the area. He said the fire at the Wall Street Building last summer reinforced the need for such access. The Town Council will have the final say on selection of the art piece. Five finalists have been selected through a jury process under the auspices of the Art In Public Places {AIPP} program. An open house is planned to review the finalists on March 20 with a recommendation forwarded to the Council by AIPP. Mike Jewett inquired about the possibility of offering parking passes for patrons of the hockey program at Dobson Arena. Public Works/Transportation Director Larry Grafel said the Council has chosen not to have special parking programs for users of Dobson Arena, the Library or other facilities beyond the parking programs currently in place. Jewett also asked if the Town was allowing private contractors to use the town's snow dump, referring to a comment he had heard that the town was hauling snow out of the Vail Commons property. Public Works/Transportation Director Larry Grafel said no. Kevin Foley distributed copies of the Vail Recreation District master plan and asked Council members to forward their comments by Feb. 4. (more) TOV Council Highlights/Add 3 --NEW BUSINESS The Council reconvened following its executive session to discuss a requested supplemental of $100,000 to fund the acquisition of a new computer system. Finance Director Steve Thompson said when funding had originally been allocated for a 1997 expenditure of $500,000, the figure was an estimate of the potential cost. Following a year -long study, the final contract will allow for substantial revision of the financial and public safety software, he said. The total cost for the project is estimated to be $610,000. Thompson also said the new acquisition could increase the overall operating budget for the town by as much as $30,000 annually, half of which will likely be absorbed by a staff reduction in the data processing division and half coming from the general fund. The current computer system was purchased more than 10 years ago and is outdated and inefficient, which promoted the search for an improved system. Council agreed to approve the supplemental appropriation by ordinance later in the year. UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS February 4 Work Session Site Visit and Discussion of Ordinance No. 2, Flaum SDD Consideration of Requests from the Vail Village Commercial Property Owner's Association re: Vail Village Issues Discussion of Properties to be Included in Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement Review and Approval of Public Process for Public Works Seasonal Housing Project February 4 Evening Meeting Ordinance No. 1, Second Reading Zoning Code to Allow Van Storage/Transportation Related Businesses in Specified Zone Districts Ordinance No. 3, Second Reading Investment Policy Resolution Designating Additional Signers on Library Deposits Ordinance No. 2, First Reading Flaum SDD TOV/USFS Land Exchange Public Hearing Information Update on West Vail Interchange Project Development and Preliminary Construction Schedule February 11 Work Session Georgie Manzanares, 10 Year Anniversary PEC/DRB Review GRFA Update Review Draft Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement • Vail Village Club Construction Compliance Review February 18 Work Session Discussion of Ford Park Management Plan February 18 Evening Meeting Ordinance No. 2, Second Reading Flaum SDD Resolution to Execute Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement Presentation of Ford Park Management Plan .J ' U 1: TOWN OF VAIL ,7, South Frontage Road Oil, Colorado 81657 970-470-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY January 29, 1997 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JANUARY 28 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Foley, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas --PEC Review During Council's review of the Jan. 27 meeting of the Planning and Environmental Commission, Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association asked for clarification of a letter he received from the Community Development Department. The letter was an update to those who've participated in the town's review of the Gross Residential Floor Area (GRFA) policy. In it, three alternatives were identified for additional study based on input from the Town Council at its Nov. 26 work session. One of the alternatives under review is to determine what would happen if GRFA were eliminated. Lamont questioned if the Council really intended to keep the elimination option on the review list. After thinking back about the Nov. 26 discussion, Council members said they were comfortable keeping it on the list for further analysis. Next steps in.the process include a work session with the PEC at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10, then a Town Council briefing on Feb. 11 (a step which was added by Council at yesterday's meeting), followed by a final meeting with PEC on Feb. 24. Then in late February, the three alternatives and a recommendation would be presented for review by the Town Council. For additional details, contact Russell Forrest in the Community Development Department at 479-2146. --West Vail Interchange Update Larry Grafel, Public Works/Transportation Director, and Joe Kracum of Centennial Engineering, presented an overview of the proposed construction schedule for roundabouts at the West Vail interchange. Ground could be broken yet this construction season if the town secures funding for the project, Grafel said. West Vail neighborhoods and businesses appear ready to handle the construction. A survey and citizen roundtable meetings were used to gauge citizen preferences. Overall, there is a high tolerance for maximizing construction beyond the traditional 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday work schedule, according to Grafel. He said the flexibility will be used to create alternate bids for the project based on efficiencies gained by the flexible work schedule. (more) to RECYCLEDPAPER TOV Council Highlights/Add 1 Also yesterday, a construction phasing scenario was presented. In April, the closure of . Chamonix Road would be necessary to lower the grade of the intersection's north side. Other work would include installation of a temporary bridge over Gore Creek, utility work on Chamonix, wall foundation work at the existing Gore Creek bridge and creation of temporary ramps to access 1-70 on the north side. In May, construction would be maximized with grading and utility work on Chamonix Road, closure of the underpass for sidewalk/bike path relocation and retaining wall work, installation of temporary 1-70 ramps on the south side, grading and utility work on the North Frontage Road and work on the Gore Creek Bridge. During June, July and August, the work would include retaining walls and ramps at 1-70 eastbound, grading and utility work on the North Frontage Road, Gore Creek bridge work, ramps at 1-70 westbound and grading and utility work on the South Frontage Road. In September, there would be curb and gutter work on the north and south sides of the intersection, removal of the temporary bridge over Gore Creek and landscape walls constructed on the north and south sides of the roundabouts. In October, curb and gutter work would continue on the north and south sides, as well as paving. Landscaping would follow in the spring. Grafel said the town is sensitive to the needs of the West Vail business community regarding visibility and access issues. He said the town intends to work closely with West Vail businesses and the residential neighborhood throughout the project, For more information, contact Grafel at 479-2173, --Negotiations for Public Works Seasonal Housing Development Team The Council voted 6-0 to approve a staff recommendation to hire the team of Mark Donaldson and Viele Construction to design an architectural plan for construction of seasonal housing units at the Public Works site north of the Golf Course. The town is required by the Planning and Environmental Commission to build a minimum of three employee housing units on the site as part of the PEC's approval of the Public Works shop expansion. Andy Knudtsen, senior housing policy planner, said six teams responded to the town's request for qualifications which is consistent with the number of responses typically received in past solicitations. After a contract is signed, Knudtsen said the team's first step will include an analysis of the site to determine options for density. Councilman Michael Jewett and several other council members expressed an interest in maximizing the site's density. Knudtsen said the team will be asked to determine the needs of the town's seasonal workers to help shape the type of units to be designed. The development is intended to house Town of Vail seasonal employees and other public employees with the units completed by December of this year. Knudtsen will return to the Council at the Feb. 4 work session to review the public process associated with the project. For more information, contact Knudtsen at 479-2440. --Information Update Council members were informed of a request by the Eagle County Commissioners to hold a joint work session. The date was set for March 25 in Vail. Possible discussion topics include tax revenue distribution and a permanent funding source for tourism marketing. 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