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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
March 4, 1997
7,30 R.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 4, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the
V ' "4unicipal Building. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Sybill Navas, Mayor Pro-tem
Kevin Foley
Rob Ford
Michael Jewett
Paul Johnston
Ludwig Kurz
MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert W. Armour, Mayor
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation.
Assistant Town Manager, Pam Brandmeyer presented Proclamation No. 1, Series of 1997 declaring March 11, 1997
Be Your Best Day, and introduced Troop Leader Ginny Snowdon who was accompanied by Brownies and Girl Scouts
fr cal troops 147 and 163. The Council was asked to honor the tradition of Be Your Best Day. Chelsea
Donaldson, a local Brownie then read a brief statement and offered suggestions to "be our best." Mayor Pro-Tem
Sybill Navas read the proclamation in full and presented each girl with an originally executed document showing the
Town's support.
Next, Sue Dugan updated Council members on discussions held among individuals involved in a Vail Tomorrow focus
group regarding the Town's Design Review process. She said the group was interested in restating processes and
requirements of individuals serving on the board. Ms. Dugan shared an example of a process in which she felt an
inconsistency had occurred, and urged Council to review DRB procedures. Sybill Navas reminded those present of
vacancies which existed on the DRB and three other town boards, and encouraged the public to send in their letters
of interest. Council will interview applicants at a work session on March 25.
Item number two on the agenda was the Consent Agenda which consisted of the following items:
A. Approval of the Minutes from the meetings of February 4 and 18, 1997.
B. Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1997, second reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of Fee Title
to the Following Lands in Colorado:
Sixth Princioal Meridian
T. 5 S.. R. 81 W.
Sec. 11, that portion of the NE1/4SE114 lying northerly of the northerly boundary lines of Vail. Heights Filing No. 1,
accr"g to the Plan recorded June 25, 1969, in Book 215 at Page 438 and Resubdivision of Buffer Creek according
ti I to an recorded October 8, 1993 at Reception #98077; and
that portion of the SW1/4SE1/4 lying northerly and westerly of the north and west boundary of Vail Das Schone -
Filing No. 2, according to the Plan recorded as Reception No. 110984 EXCEPT the following parcel:
Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 10 of Vail Das Schone Filing No. 2; thence N 02 degrees 10 seconds E
348.85 feet; thence S 88 degrees 08 minutes E 70.00 feet; thence S 47 degrees 52 minutes 03 seconds E 181.47
feet to a point being the northeast corner of said subdivision Lot 10; thence along the north line of said Lot 20, S 59
degrees 36 minutes 06 seconds W 246.47 feet to the point of beginning; and
LESS AND EXCEPT a 1.29 acres parcel to be donated by Landowner;
Sec. 14, Lots 16, 19, and 21.
Containing an aggregate of 76.30 acres, more or less, in Eagle County.
To the United States of America.
Rob Ford moved to approve the Consent Agenda with a second from Paul Johnston. Kevin Foley requested the
items on the Consent Agenda be considered separately, and then moved to approve the minutes of the February
4 and 18, 1997 meetings. Rob Ford seconded the motion. Sybill Navas explained the March 4 minutes had been
revised due to a vote that had been recorded wrong. A vote was then taken and passed unanimously, 6-0.
Rob Ford then moved to approve Ordinance No. 5, Series of 1997 on second reading, with a second from Ludwig.
Ke . Foley said that because he was absent during the first reading of the ordinance having missed the
pr4tation, he would be voting against it. He felt that the Trappers parcel should remain open space, and that
money should be recouped from Rockledge Road property owners to acquire that parcel.
A vote was taken and passed 5-1, Kevin Foley voting in opposition.
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Third on the agenda was Ordinance No, 4, Series of 1997, first reading, an ordinance establishing Special
Development District No. 35, Austria Haus, and providing for a development plan and its contents; development
standards; and other provisions; and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Mayor Pro-Tem, Sybill Navas, read the title in full. Mike Jewett moved to table Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1997, to
the March 25 meeting. Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was then taken and passed unanimously, 6-0.
F(eh on the agenda was Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1997, first reading of an ordinance repealing and reenacting
Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1993; An ordinance amending Special Development District No. 29 and providing for
a development plan and its contents; permitted, conditional and accessory uses; development standards, recreation
amenities tax, and other special provisions; and setting forth details in regard thereto.
Sybill Navas read the title in full. Town of Vail project planner Lauren Waterton presented the item, and a revised
ordinance which included an additional condition. She explained that the request was for a major amendment to SDD
#29 (The Valley, Phase II) to allow for modifications to the previously approved development plan for Tract A (upper
development) located at 1502 Buffehr Creek Road. The applicants, Harold and Barbara Brooks were represented
by Steve Isom. The following background was provided: The applicant is requesting a major SDD amendment to
modify the approved development plan for Tract A, of Special Development District #29 (The Valley, Phase II). The
property is located at 1502 Buffehr Creek Road, Tracts A-1, A-2, and B-2, Parcel 2, Lions Ridge 2nd Filing.
Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1997, implements the revisions to this SDD.
The following summarizes the request:
• The applicant is requesting to modify the existing platted building envelopes on Tracts A-1 and A-2, to create
one building envelope and combine the two tracts into one lot.
• The PEC recommended approval of the request subject to 3 conditions, details of which were contained in
the memo.
• • The remainder of the plan remains unchanged from the 1993 approval.
Staff recommendation was for approval of Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1997, on first reading.
Rob Ford inquired as to why an SDD was being used, and Lauren explained that when the project was originally
annexed in from the County it had county approval for a development plan. She explained that when it was annexed
into the Town, there was no zoning that matched the development plan, and therefore, the development plan could
be incorporated into the Town using the SDD.
Sybill suggested adding a condition that an existing driveway cut be used to minimize impacts. Paul Johnston moved
for approval of Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1997 on first reading with the condition suggested by Sybil]. Kevin Foley
seconded the motion. During discussion, Sybill expressed her desire to require bear proof trash containers for new
development projects. A vote was then taken and passed unanimously, 6-0.
Agenda item number five was Resolution No. 5, Series of 1997, a Resolution determining the necessity of, and
authorizing the acquisition of, an easement for street and sidewalk use on land owned by the FirstBank of Vail, a
Colorado banking corporation by either negotiation or condemnation for town public purposes. Town Attorney Tom
Moorhead and Public Works Director Larry Grafel presented the item.
Lar rafel explained that the following seven resolutions were for the purpose of acquiring temporary construction
ande permanent easements in conjunction with the West Vail Roundabout construction project,
Sybill Navas read the title in full, and Larry explained Resolution 5 was for the purpose of obtaining a temporary
construction of 831 square feet for street and sidewalk use on land owned by FirstBank. Rob moved to approve
Resolution No. 5, Series of 1997, and Ludwig seconded the motion. A vote was then taken and passed unanimously,
6-0.
Sixth on the agenda was Resolution No. 6, Series of 1997, a Resolution determining the necessity of, and authorizing
the acquisition of, an easement for street and sidewalk use on land owned by West Vail Mall Corp. by either
negotiation or condemnation for town public purposes. Sybill read the title in full, and Larry explained the resolution
was for the purpose of obtaining a temporary construction easement of approximately 698 sq, ft. Rob moved to
approve the resolution with a second from Ludwig. A vote taken was passed unanimously, 6-0.
Agenda item number seven was Resolution No. 7, Series of 1997, a Resolution determining the necessity of, and
authorizing the acquisition of, an easement for street and sidewalk use on land owned by McDonald's Corporation,
a Colorado Corporation by either negotiation or condemnation for town public purposes. Sybill Navas read the title
in full. Larry noted the purpose of the resolution was also for obtaining a temporary construction easement of 843
sq. ft., and an additional 174 sq. ft. Rob made a motion to approve Resolution No. 7, Series of 1997, and Ludwig
seeded the motion. A vote taken was passed unanimously, 6-0.
The eighth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 8, Series of 1997, a Resolution determining the necessity of, and
authorizing the acquisition of, easements for street and sidewalk use on land owned by Highland PUD by either
negotiation or condemnation for town public purposes. Sybill read the title in full and Larry explained that the purpose
for the resolution was to obtain a temporary construction easement of 30,436 sq. ft., and a permanent acquisition
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of two parcels, one being 3,034 sq. feet and the other for 4,018 sq. feet, on property owned by the Streamside in
order to reconstruct the bridge. Rob moved to approve the resolution and Ludwig seconded the motion. A vote was
taken and passed unanimously, 6-0.
Ninth on the agenda was Resolution No. 9, Series of 1997, a Resolution determining the necessity of, and
authorizing the acquisition of, easements for street and sidewalk use on land owned by West Vail Associates, Ltd.
by her negotiation or condemnation for town public purposes. Sybill read the title in full. Larry stated the purpose
fo resolution was to obtain 10,157 sq. ft. temporary construction easement, and a permanent acquisition of 323
sq. ft. at the Texaco gas station. Rob moved to approve the resolution, and Ludwig seconded the motion. During
discussion, Town Engineer Greg Hall explained what procedures would be taking place at the site. A vote was then
taken which passed unanimously, 6-0.
Agenda item number ten was Resolution No, 10, Series of 1997, a Resolution determining the necessity of, and
authorizing the acquisition of, easements for street and sidewalk use on land owned by Reaut Corporation by either
negotiation or condemnation for town public purposes. Sybill read the title in full. Larry informed Council the property
was a 4,393 sq. ft. temporary construction easement and a permanent acquisition of 210 sq. ft. at the West Vail
Lodge. Rob made a motion to approve Resolution No. 10, Series of 1997. Ludwig seconded the motion and a vote
was taken and passed unanimously, 6-0.
Eleventh on the agenda was Resolution No. 11, Series of 1997, a Resolution determining the necessity of, and
authorizing the acquisition of, easements for street and sidewalk use on land owned by Vail City Corp. by either
negotiation or condemnation for town public purposes. Sybill read the title in full. Larry stated the purpose for the
resolution was for the Phillips 66 corner consisting of a 5,979 sq, ft. temporary construction easement, and a
permanent acquisition of 156 square feet, Rob moved to approve Resolution No. 11, Series of 1997, with a second
by Ludwig. A vote was taken which passed unanimously, 6-0.
Lactated that the town was currently in negotiation with property owners, and staff was optimistic a reasonable
agreement could be reached in obtaining easements and acquisitions.
Agenda item number twelve was an update on the status of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan. Director
of Community Development Susan Connelly presented an update of the Stage 1 Data Collection and Site Analysis,
and Introduction to Stage 2 of the Program. Ethan Moore from Design Workshop was also present. Council was then
asked to approve or modify:
(1) "Framework for prioritization of wish list items"
(2) Wish list submittal form, and
(3) Stage 2 schedule of activities and decisions points.
The staff recommendation was that Council approve the three items listed above.
Responding to a concept proposed earlier by Vail Associates for a hotel to be built on the west side of the Lionshead
parking structure, Lucien Layne, a Vantage Point property owner, suggested Council add a seventh policy objective
that would protect existing properties from massive, tall or imposing buildings that might be proposed for Lionshead
redevelopment. He said the town's policy objective for a "strong economic base through increased live beds," was
an open road map for "people to do whatever they want." Susan Connelly responded, stating that at this stage of
the cess, ideas were very general and wide open as far as design. During stage two, she said, the community
wore asked to think big, without pinning down specific locations, and during step three, the process would
become more specific and defined as decisions are made and priorities reached.
Sybil] said the objective of the master plan is to provide a roadmap to give direction for the Lionshead redevelopment,
something she hoped the community as a whole would feel comfortable with as an end result.
Next, Vail resident Bill Wilto, requested Council add an objective to increase the employee housing bed base in
Lionshead. Susan stated the intention was that there would be, at a minimum, no net loss of the current employee
bed base.
Ginny Culp then expressed concerns about unmitigated growth and the need for more live beds in Vail.
Kevin Foley said public forums on the issue had been well attended and encouraged all to participate and become
involved.
Rob then moved to approve the schedule and framework for prioritization of wish list items, wish list submittal form,
and the stage two schedule of activities and decisions points. Mike Jewett seconded the motion and a vote was then
taken which passed unanimously, 6-0.
Itelamber thirteen was an appeal of a variance approval (4-2; Moffet and Pratt opposed, Aasland absent) made
by the Planning and Environmental Commission on February 10, 1997. The applicant was granted a front setback
variance of 5' - 6" to allow an additional one -car garage to be constructed at 1034 Homestake Circle/Lot 5, Block 6,
Vail Village 7th Filing. Town of Vail Planner Dirk Mason presented the item. The appellant, Diana Donovan, was also
present. At the request of the applicant, Paul moved to table the item to the April 1 evening meeting. Rob seconded
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the motion and a vote was taken which passed unanimously, 6-0.
Next was a report from the Town Manager. Bob McLaurin reported on the progress of the new HTE computer system
installed for the Police and Finance Departments.
Sybill reminded the audience that the March 18 meeting had been moved to March 25 to allow council members to
attend a legislative session in Denver.
Sothen sent Council's best wishes to Mayor Bob Armour, who was recuperating from knee surgery.
Kevin thanked the National Brotherhood of Skiers for organizing a great summit in Vail.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Rob and seconded by Kevin to adjourn. The meeting was
adjourned at approximately 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
b+ t Navas, Mayo -Pro-tern
ATTEST:
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Holly McCutcheon, Town Clerk
Mi taken by Holly McCutcheon
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TOWN OF SAIL
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ail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY
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Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn: 479-2115
Community Information Office
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 4
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas
--Site Visit, Brooks SOD Major Amendment
In preparation for the evening meeting, Council members toured property at 1502
Buffehr Creek Road, the site of a proposed major amendment to a previously -approved
special development district. The request was later approved on first reading by a vote
of 6-0 with one condition. See evening meeting briefs for additional information, or
contact Lauren Waterton in the Community Development Department at 479-2128.
--Site Visit and Discussion of Austria Haus SDD
At the request of the applicant, the Council agreed to table this discussion to the March
25 meeting.
--Discussion of the Public Works Seasonal Housing Project (density, cost and site
constraints)
The Council voted 6-0 to direct staff to begin the approval process for construction of
up to 24 seasonal housing units at the Public Works shop site. The process will
include submittal of a conditional use request to the Planning and Environmental
Commission and an access permit application to the Colorado Department of
Transportation. Acknowledging that several issues are yet to be resolved, Town
Manager Bob McLaurin recommended moving forward with the project to maximize the
town's options. At issue is the development's $2.3 million cost estimate; major site
constraints, most notably the 1-70 underpass tunnel; additional frontage road
improvements required by COOT; and the possibility for project phasing. The town is
required by the Planning and Environmental Commission to have a minimum of three
employee housing units under construction by July 31 as a condition of approval of
phase one of the Public Works shop expansion project. During a staff presentation,
Andy Knudtsen, the town's project manager, summarized reaction from a recent open
house and recommended against phasing such a project, noting that fixed costs, such
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as excavation, site work and other improvements do not become any less expensive in
. a phased scenario. During discussion, Councilmember Kevin Foley asked about a
second site plan alternative containing 42-units, which was displayed at the open
house. The higher density is not recommended, Knudtsen said, because of its cost
and compatibility issues with the surrounding industrial site. Councilmember Sybill
Navas reacted cautiously about the projected subsidy needed to construct the project,
noting the competition for other town capital projects. McLaurin agreed. While the
subsidy may be hard to swallow, he said the project is important in addressing the town
government's housing needs. While Knudtsen offered to research other options in Vail,
he said initial findings show land acquisition costs in the $80,000 to $100,000 per unit
range. Knudtsen will now begin the formal application process with the Planning and
Environmental Commission and the Colorado Department of Transportation. McLaurin
has said the applications will enable the town to be in a position to break ground on the
units this spring if the Town Council chooses to move forward on the project. For more
information, contact Knudtsen in the Community Development Department at 479-2440.
--Discussion of West Vail Interchange Funding Option/Capital Projects Fund
The Council voted 8-0 to authorize a funding approach that would enable construction
of roundabouts at the West Vail Interchange during the 1997 construction season --so
long as the project bids are within budget. With a projected revenue shortfall of $3.7
million in the 1997 budget (total project is estimated at $5.5 million), the Council
approved the following approach as recommended by Town Manager Bob McLaurin:
1997 Capital Proiects Deferred to 1998
Seibert Circle improvements, $342,000
Lionsridge Loop street reconstruction, $2.5 million
Slifer Plaza improvements, $300,000
1997 Project Costs Cut
Newspaper dispensers, $73,000
Affordable housing land acquisition, $475,000 (to be replenished with CDOT
repayment)
"Borrow" from fund balance. $245.294
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has agreed to repay the town up
to $3 million for construction of the roundabouts, but not until the year 2003 or after.
During discussion of the town's growing list of capital projects, McLaurin acknowledged
the need to find a dedicated revenue source to fulfill the community's long-term
commitment for locals housing. As it stands now, housing is going head -to -head with
capital and parking operations, he said. Those resources are being stretched too thin,
especially in the five year forecast, according to McLaurin. Several council members
asked if the town had exhausted efforts to obtain funding pledges from Eagle County
and Vail Associates for the roundabout. McLaurin said those discussions were
continuing. Also at the meeting yesterday, Howard Gardner of the West Vail Liquor
Mart, encouraged the Council to move forward with the project. He said the merchants
and residents of West Vail were anxious to finish the project as quickly as possible to
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coincide with completion of the Vail Commons development. Also during discussion
•yesterday, Councilmember Sybil] Navas expressed disappointment that newspaper
dispensers had been cut from the 1997 project list. McLaurin suggested handling the
newspaper box issue on a case -by -case basis, beginning with the Austria Haus Special
Development District. In voting to move forward with the funding plan for the West Vail
interchange, Councilman Ludwig Kurz said the roundabouts are the most critical project
for Vail, even if it means delaying other worthwhile projects. Sybill Navas concurred
and thanked the Colorado Department of Transportation for its funding assistance.
The current schedule calls for bids to be opened March 25 with construction beginning
April 7. For more information, contact Bob McLaurin at 479-2105.
--Information Update
Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer said organizers of the Grundig/UCI
Mountain Bike World Cup have agreed to retain the event, scheduled for July 10-13 in
Vail. Also, Brandmeyer said a $2,500 payment was being processed to match the
Town of Avon's contribution for a late season marketing campaign developed by the
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--Council Reports
Kevin Foley said the Art in Public Places Board was preparing for the upcoming display
of art pieces for the Seibert Circle project. There are now four finalists.
--Other
Paul Johnston said construction at the Vail Village Club (formerly Seranno's) had
caused several of his lodging customers to ask for refunds. He said his guests were
unhappy about early morning noise on the construction site for three consecutive days.
Sybill Navas asked for clarification regarding a recent letter to the editor which blamed
"Vail" for causing problems at the sewage treatment plant in Avon. Public Works
Director Larry Grafel said putting the blame on Vail is inappropriate. He said Vail's
waste is being treated in Vail and, therefore, is not contributing to the current problems
at the Avon plant. Navas asked if a water district representative could be asked to
respond to the complaint.
--Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation
With representatives from local brownie and girt scout troops 147 and 163 on hand,
Mayor Pro-Tem Sybill Navas read a proclamation declaring March 11 "Be Your Best
Day."
Next, Sue Dugan asked if councilmembers had received a letter from the Vail
Tomorrow Natural and Built Environment Team. The letter recommends appointment
of landscaping or architecture professionals to the Design Review Board and urges the
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Council to overhaul the design review process. Dugan commented upon a neighbor's
.recent experience with the town and suggested that the current guidelines cause too
many interpretations and inconsistencies. In response, Sybill Navas said the Vail
Tomorrow team letter would be taken under advisement by the Council. She also
encouraged residents to apply for the open seats on the Design Review Board and
Planning and Environmental Commission. Interviews will be held on March 25.
--Ordinance No. 5, TOV-USFS Land Exchange
The Council voted 5-1 (Foley against) to approve second reading of an ordinance
conveying 76 acres of Town of Vail -owned properties to the U.S. Forest Service. The
measure essentially completes the Land Ownership Adjustment Agreement between
the town and the Forest Service. In exchange for the 76 acres, the Town of Vail will
receive 62 acres from the Forest Service. Annexation and deannexation proceedings
will begin this summer on those properties. In voting against the measure, Foley said
he opposed the ordinance "in principle" due to the Forest Service's inability to
guarantee that Trappers Run would never be subject to a private land exchange. For
details on the land exchange, contact Russell Forrest in the Community Development
Department at 479-2146.
--Ordinance No. 4, Austria Haus SDD
At the request of the applicant, the Council voted 6-0 to table first reading of this
ordinance to the March 25 evening meeting.
--Ordinance No. 6, Brooks SDD Major Amendment
The Council voted 6-0 with one condition to approve on first reading a major
amendment to a Special Development District (#29) located at 1502 Buffehr Creek
Road. The applicants, Harold and Barbara Brooks, had asked to modify the existing
SDD to convert two tracts of land into one lot. The condition approved by Council calls
for utilizing an existing driveway cut to minimize impacts. During discussion, Sybill
Navas reflected upon her desire to require bear proof trash containers for new
development projects. She said she looked forward to seeing legislation townwide that
would address the issue in the future. For more information, contact Lauren Waterton
in the Community Development Department at 479-2454.
--Resolutions for Temporary Construction Easements and Permanent Easement
Acquisitions for West Vail Roundabouts
The Council voted unanimously to approve seven separate resolutions for temporary
iconstruction easements and permanent easement acquisitions for the West Vail
roundabouts construction project. For more information, contact Greg Hall, town
engineer, at 479-2160.
--Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
The Council heard an update on the first stage of the Lionshead master planning
process and voted 6-0 to approve the schedule and framework for the collection and
prioritization of brainstormed ideas submitted during stage two. (Please refer to the
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news release issued today for more details.) During discussion, several members of
the audience addressed the council. Lucien Lane, a property owner at Vantage Point,
asked the council to consider adding a seventh policy objective that would protect
existing properties from any tall or imposing buildings that might be proposed for
Lionshead's redevelopment. Lane was reacting to a concept proposed earlier by Vail
Associates for a hotel to be built on the west side of the Lionshead parking structure.
He said the town's policy objective for a "strong economic base through increased live
beds," was an open road map for "people to do whatever they want." In response,
Susan Connelly, the project manager for the master plan, said the process is "wide
open by design" at this stage. During stage two, the community will be asked to think
big, she said, without pinning down specific locations. During step three, the process
will narrow as site -testing begins. Sybill Navas said the objective of the master plan is
to provide a roadmap to give direction for Lionshead redevelopment. Although it won't
make 100 percent of the people happy, she predicted most in the community will feel
comfortable with the outcome of the work. Also addressing council was Bill Wilto, who
suggested adding an objective for an employee bed base within Lionshead, and Ginny
Culp, who expressed concerns about the need for more live beds in Vail given the
community's limited carrying capacity for additional growth. For more information,
contact Susan Connelly in the Community Development Department at 479-2140.
--Other
Sybill Navas reminded audience members that the March 18 Town Council meetings
had been moved to March 25 to allow councilmembers to attend a legislative meeting
in Denver.
Also, Navas sent the council's best wishes to Mayor Bob Armour, who is recuperating
from knee surgery.
Kevin Foley thanked the National Brotherhood of Skiers for organizing a great summit
in Vail.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
March 1 i Work Session
Loading and Delivery Discussion
Rick Onorato 15 Year Anniversary
Kevin Whelan 15 Year Anniversary
PFC/DRB Review
Ford Park Management Plan
USFS Burn Discussion
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March 18 Work Session and Evening Meetings Cancelled
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March 25 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Tommy Sheeiy, 15 Year Anniversary
Interviews for AIPP, DRB, PEG & LLA Boards
Austria Haus SDD
Ford Park Management Plan
Seibert Circle Art Finalist Review
March 25 Evening Meeting
Ford Park Management Plan
Second Reading, Ordinance # 6, Brooks SDD
First Reading, Ordinance # 4, Austria Haus SDD
Appoint AIPP, DRB, PEC & LLA Positions
Award Bid for West Vail Interchange Roundabouts
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970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157
MEDIA ADVISORY
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Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 11
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Foley, Ford, Jewett, Johnston% Kurz
("left the meeting early)
--PEC/DRB Review
During a review of the most recent meetings of the Planning and Environmental
Commission (PEC) and Design Review Board (DRB), Councilman Kevin Foley inquired
about the status of ski storage applications by Vail Associates for Golden Peak and
Lionshead. The Golden Peak application has been tabled until April 1 to work out a
relocation plan. In a separate matter, Vail Associates has applied for Design Review
Board approval for ski racks in Lionshead. However, the request has been denied by
town staff. The applicant now has the ability to appeal staff's denial. For additional
details, contact Lauren Waterton in the Community Development Department at
479-2454. Also during the PEC/DRB review, Town Attorney Tom Moorhead
summarized a discussion from Monday's PEG meeting regarding exparte contacts (with
council members and PEC members) outside of public meetings. Moorhead said the
standards which prohibit outside contacts and discussions apply equally to PEC
members and the Vail Town Council when considering quasi-judicial matters, such as
specific development proposals. Outside contacts are appropriate for both parties,
however, when considering legislative actions such as prospective public policy issues
of general application, Moorhead said. For additional clarification, contact Moorhead at
479-2107.
--Controlled Burn Discussion
This discussion was tabled until the April 1 work session due to a scheduling problem
between the town and the U.S. Forest Service. Vail Fire Chief Dick Duran has said his
department is comfortable with the plan and will ask the Town Council for funding to
provide additional staffing should the Forest Service decide to proceed with the
prescribed burn in the coming weeks.
--Information Update
A letter from Pete Seibert was circulated to the Council indicating support for the art
piece selection process for Seibert Circle. The selection process is being coordinated
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by the town -sponsored Art in Public Places (AIPP) program and will include an open
house on March 20. Please refer to the news release issued on March 7 for additional
details.
--Loading and Delivery
After hearing general support for the changes on a trial basis, the Council agreed to
formalize a modified loading and delivery policy for the.Village core as a short-term
solution to the problem. The policies were altered last December after the town heard
complaints from shop owners along the Lodge Promenade who said they were
shouldering too much of the problem in front of their stores. The policies have since
been modified to allow greater flexibility in enabling vehicles to access Bridge Street
and Gore Creek Drive between 7 and 8:30 a.m., while restricting movements during
peak times. The modified program also designates loading and delivery locations
based upon the size of the vehicles. Police Chief Greg Morrison said the modified
policies have been generally accepted by those impacted. Fire lane enforcement is a
problem, he said, noting his department would take responsibility for improvement.
During discussion from the audience, Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowner's
Association said the town was making headway on the short-term issue. Also, Charlie
Viola of the Lodge at Vail said the current plan is much improved over the previous
policy, although early morning trash trucks are still causing inconveniences for his
guests. Sally Johnston of the Christiania expressed concern about the lack of police
presence on Hanson Ranch Road to enforce the policies. Chief Morrison said the
department is doing all it can with existing resources in making sweeps every 15
minutes. David Gorsuch brought pictures taken this week of trucks parked in front of
his store at 11 a.m. He said the trucks make it difficult for guests to access his
business. Ultimately, a long-term solution in the form of a centralized delivery system is
needed, he said. In the meantime, Gorsuch said it would take cooperation from the
truckers and tolerance on the business side to make the current system function as well
as it can. Gorsuch also suggested the truckers share in the cost of hiring additional
workers to help unload and expedite the deliveries. Also yesterday, Hermann Staufer
of the Lancelot advocated a long-term solution, while Kaye Ferry of the Vail Village
Merchants Association complimented Town Manager Bob McLaurin and Chief Morrison
for their efforts, calling it the best solution under the circumstances. Councilman Paul
Johnston said the modifications were much improved. He suggested adding "one strike
and you're out" language to the back of the parking permits to encourage compliance.
Also during discussion, several truck drivers asked for the plan to be tweaked by
allowing access to Gore Creek Drive after 6 p.m. and reviewing Bridge Street load
limits. Because of the competing needs for a limited amount of space, Town Manager
Bob McLaurin said a long-term solution will require an analysis to produce technical
data. He said an engineering firm would soon be hired to begin the analysis. But first,
the town will need to work with the community to address some philosophical questions,
he said, including the pedestrian intent of the Village core. For more information,
contact McLaurin at 479-2105.
--Employee Recognition
Sgt. Rick Onorato of the Vail Police Department and Kevin Whelan, a fire technician,
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were each honored for 15 years of service to the town.
-Ford Park Management Plan
The Council heard an overview of modifications to the draft Ford Park Management
Plan. The plan will be presented to the Planning and Environmental Commission for a
recommendation at its March 24 meeting, following by Town Council review at its work
session and evening meeting on March 25. if acceptable, a resolution for approval
would then be considered by Council at its April 1 evening meeting. During discussion
yesterday, project manager Todd Oppenheimer said the most significant issue with the
plan continues to focus on preserving an option in the park for a parking structure
should the need arise in the future. Based on public comments, Oppenheimer said the
parking structure policy has been rewritten to specify the option as a last resort,
requiring all other public and private options to be exhausted first. The policy also calls
for a separate public process for consideration of a parking structure in the future and
requires the structure to be built underground. The management plan document also
allows staff offices to be located in Ford Park for park -related activities, but prohibits the
location of administrative offices in the park. During -discussion, the Council learned of
a conceptual plan for the Alpine Garden Educational Center (proposed to be built at the
soccer field parking lot) that would relocate the parking spaces underground. Also
yesterday, Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association, said his group
would likely support the Educational Center plan so long as a managed parking
program is contained within the project. Diana Donovan, a neighbor, suggested adding
another level of parking below ground at the site to accommodate the soccer field
needs. Also yesterday, many of the comments focused on the parking structure
set -aside policy. Tom Noonan, manager of the Pinos Del Norte, said his owners were
opposed to the parking structure policy because of the increased traffic it would
generate. Also speaking against the policy was Joe Staufer who suggested leaving the
question for a future council. Rod Slifer of the Vail Village Commercial Property
Owners Association said his group opposed a parking structure at Ford Park, indicating
additional parking should be put in the commercial core areas to keep funneling people
through the commercial centers. Kaye Ferry of the Vail Village Merchants Association
said she, too, would encourage adding parking within the commercial core area as a
first step. But she said the Ford Park option should not be eliminated. On behalf of the
Vail Recreation District, Hermann Staufer asked the Council to consider allowing the
VRD administrative offices to move to Ford Park to free up space beneath the Vail
Library. Lastly, Jim Lamont said his group favors a policy of putting existing Ford Park
parking underground, but opposes the parking structure set -aside policy for future
•needs. He also advocated creation of a Ford Park management committee, a
commitment from the town to install a sidewalk from the Golden Peak bus stop to the
soccer field, sound control issues for the amphitheatre and a reduction in the proposed
width of Vail Valley Drive. For additional information on this topic, please contact Todd
Oppenheimer at 479-2161.
--GRFA
Due to the small number of Council members present for the discussion, this item was
tabled to the April 1 work session.
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--Other
Councilman Kevin Foley noted March 11 was "Be Our Best Day" to recognize girl scout
programs.
Kaye Ferry expressed concern about last-minute adjustments to the Council agenda
that prevented people from speaking about the loading and delivery issue.
It was announced the discussion on the amplified sound issue has been rescheduled to
April 8.
Kevin Foley suggested a training day for the Vail Fire Department in conjunction with
the Forest Service controlled burn for greater protection of the community.
Ludwig Kurz agreed. Kurz said he was feeling much more comfortable about the
proposed burn after attending a site visit sponsored by the Forest Service.
Michael Jewett said he had received three complaints from gold pass holders who were
having problems finding spaces in the parking structures following implementation of
the "park free after 3" program. Jewett said the intent of the program is to make sure
spaces are reserved for pass holders before being made available to other users.
Jewett also said he wanted to begin working now to ensure adequate parking be •
retained in the Municipal Building parking lot for the November municipal election. He
said the parking situation was one of the issues that caused him to run for Council.
Diana Donovan suggested opening the Municipal Building parking lot to skiers and
other guests when the parking structures fill during the weekends. She also asked
Council to lean hard on the state legislative to help get the interstate cleaned up, to
improve the interstate's landscaping and to begin working on noise buffers. She also
asked for advocacy of a 40-plus hour work week for seasonal employees without the
penalty of time -and -a -half. That way, an employee could work 80 hours at one job
rather than 40 hours each at two jobs, she said. Donovan also asked.for a post card
courtesy approach from the Vail Police Department before serving bench warrants for
failure to appear.
Michael Jewett asked for clarification of the town's compensation policies regarding
employees who work for more than one department.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS •
March 18 Work Session and Evening Meeting
Canceled Due to Legislative Tour
March 25 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Tommy Sheely 15 Year Anniversary
Interviews for AIPP, DRB, PEC and Liquor Board Positions
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Ford Park Management Plan
Seibert Circle Art Finalist 9eview
Joint meeting with County Commissioners
Discussion Ordinance #4, Austria Haus SDD
March 25 Evening Meeting
Ford Park Management Plan
First Reading Ordinance #4, Austria Haus SDD
Second Reading Ordinance #6, Brooks SDD
Resolution re: FPPA/457 Account
Appointment of AIPP, DRB, PEC and Liquor Board Positions
Award West Vail Interchange Bids
April 1 Work Session
Site Visit, Kelton PEC Appeal
Review of PEC Decision of Public Works Seasonal Housing
GRFA
Ford Park Management Plan
Year-end Financial Report
is USFS Burn Discussion
April 1 Evening Meeting
Youth Award
First Reading Ordinance Changing Fees for Elevator Inspections
First Reading Ordinance on Proof of Insurance
Resolution for Approval of Ford Park Management Plan
Kelton PEC Appeal
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WORK SESSION MINUTES
Tuesday, March 4, 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 March 4, 1997. All members were present except Robert Armour.
Item No. 2, site visit and discussion of Ordinance No. 4, Series of 1997, establishing
Special Development District No. 35, Austria Haus, and providing for a development
plan and its contents; development standards; and other provisions; and setting forth
details in regard thereto. Applicant: Sonnenalp Properties, Inc., represented by Gordon
Pierce. Paul Johnston moved to table this item based on a request from the applicant,
with a second from Kevin Foley. A vote was take and the motion passed 6-0, tabling this
item to the March 25, 1997, work session.
2. Item No. 3, discussion of the Public Works Seasonal housing project, specifically density,
costs, and site constraints. Paul Johnston moved to approve Option B, with a second
from Ludwig Kurz, which includes 24 dwelling units, site improvements for the housing,
!i and site improvements to make the current Public Works operation safer. Additionally,
staff was authorized to proceed with CDOT in regard to access permit information. A
vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
Item No. 4, discussion of the West Vail Interchange funding options/capital projects fund.
Ludwig Kurz moved to approve the funding option with a second from Rob Ford. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 6-0. The funding option included
deferring the following projects:
127 Canital Proiects Deferred to 1998
Seibert Circle improvements, $342,000
Lionsridge Loop street reconstruction, $2.5 million
Slifer Plaza improvements, $300,000
1997 Proiect Costs Cut
• Newspaper dispensers, $73,000
Affordable housing land acquisition, $475,000 (to be replenished with CDOT
repayment)
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