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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1998
7.00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on
Tuesday, October 20, 1998. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro -Tern
Bob Armour
Michael Arnett
Kevin Foley
Michael Jewett
Sybil[ Navas
Rob Ford, Mayor
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Mayor Pro-tem Ludwig Kurz, stated that the Council is grateful that the fires on Vail Mountain
were contained to property only and said the support of the community is necessary to help the
community to move forward.
Joe Macy, representative of Vail Associates, thanked the Town of Vail staff for their help in the
fires.
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. June Deane, the Independent candidate
for Eagle County Commissioner, introduced herself and explained she was running for Eagle
County Commissioner in November's election.
Jeff Burhman, Ancient Forest Rescue, read a statement from the Ancient Forest Rescue group
that clarifies the group is against violence. The group adheres to a strict code of nonviolence.
Such an act is completely against the Ancient Forest Rescue code. He personally finds the acts
of arson on Vail Mountain as reprehensible and sets back the Ancient Forest Rescue efforts to
educate the community. He said the group is concerned about protecting the environment
through education awareness and non-violent actions
The second item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1998,
amending Ordinance No. 25, Series of 1992 concerning the Town's sales tax revenue ring and
improvement bonds, series 1992B.
Steve Thompson, Finance Director, stated that along with refinancing the Town's bonds,
another added benefit.of refinancing the Town's debt -was to remove -two major restrictive bond
covenants. The removal of these covenants was negotiated with MBIA Insurance Corporation
prior to the closing of the refinancing. The first covenant removed was the parking revenues
used as a security for the 1992 Series B Bonds. Town of Vail Parking Revenues are not longer
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pledged for the payment of the Sales Tax debt. The second covenant was a change in
• calculation of Maximum Annual Debt Service on the Sales Tax bonds. The Town no longer
uses the General Obligation debt service in the calculation of the Sales Tax Maximum Annual
Debt Service requirement. The negotiation of the removal of these covenants will give the
Town more financial flexibility in the future.
Council member Bob Armour asked Steve about the Town's future potential to apply for future
bonds.
Peter Zentt, the Town's financial advisor, explained the basis for removing these covenants.
The MBIA agreed to release these covenants and give the Town more flexibility and shouldn't
affect the Town's future bond applications.
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve on first reading, Ordinance No. 15,
Series of 1998, the motion was seconded by Council member Sybill Navas. A vote was taken
and the motion passed, 5-1, Council member Kevin Foley against. Kevin clarified that his no
vote was in accordance with his previous votes in the past.
The third item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1998, amending
Sections 12-15-4 (interior conversion) and 12-15-5 (additional GRFA) of the Town of Vail
Municipal Code regarding the implementation of additional GRFA (250) and the interior
conversion regulation in multi -family structures, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
George Ruther, Town Planner, stated the Vail Town Council directed staff to prepare text
• amendments to the Town of Vail Municipal Code regarding the implementation of additional
GRFA and the interior conversion regulation for multi -family structures in the Town of Vail. The
Council's express purpose of the amendments was to create consistency in the implementation
of the GRFA regulations among all dwelling unit types and to allow greater flexibility in the use
of GRFA in the multi -family zone districts.
George pointed out that in approving the interior conversion regulations, many people have
taken advantage of this ordinance. At this time, use of the 250 square footage with no exterior
additions is not allowed, but this regulation would allow for exterior additions.
Council member Bob Armour reiterated the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC)
and staff are recommending denial of the GRFA section of the ordinance.
George stated the PEC requested denial because of effectiveness and concerns of four issues
in the October 12 memorandum. George said this ordinance allows for consistency to all types
of zone districts, but is consistency our only concern. Staff is recommending tabling this section
to a future town council date.
Council member Sybil Navas said one of the concerns is the enforcement issue.
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George Ruther said it would be difficult to enforce on implementation because if only 75°l0 of the
owners wanted to upgrade it wouldn't work because it requires 100% of the owners to take
advantage of this ordinance.
Council member Mike Arnett asked if other types of owners besides the High Density Multi -
Family (HDMF) owners can take advantage of this ordinance.
George Ruther replied this ordinance would provide an even playing field to all properties in the
community and would allow for additional property owners to use this ordinance.
Jim Lamont, representing the East Village Home Owners Association (EVHOA), stated the
homeowners concern has been to provide equal rights for all property owners. The 250
Ordinance is a beginning to make this possible and it sends a signal to the community that
there is broad -based support in the community to take these steps. However, they feel there is
a mistake in only allowing interior conversions and not exterior conversions. The ordinance
needs to wed the interior and exterior conversions together. He encouraged Council to
approve this ordinance on first reading.
Bob Lazier, a local business owner, is in favor of the ordinance. He explained this ordinance
makes it economically feasible for owners to remodel older buildings in town and bring them
more up to date. He also said one other issue is getting the exterior 250 square feet, it is vital
to changing the facade of the older buildings and urged the Council to pass the ordinance.
Wolf Mueller, a local business owner, encouraged the Council to pass the ordinance. He
wants everyone to be treated the same.
Council member Mike Arnett said as the ordinance is written today, people still have to go
through the process and it is not a guarantee that you get to use the 250 ordinance. People still
have to abide by the zoning regulations (setbacks, etc.).
Council member Sybill Navas said that the six criteria given to the Council by staff have been
met but this doesn't mean this one tool should not be passed, as there could be other ways to
come up with other tools. She is not in favor of tabling the ordinance.
Council member Sybill Navas made a motion to approve on first reading, Ordinance No, 16,
Series of 1998, the motion was seconded by Council member Mike Arnett.
Additional discussion ensued.
Council member Mike Jewett stated that he was in favor of this ordinance a year ago and is still
in favor of Ordinance No. 16 as is.
Council member Kevin Foley is concerned about addressing the PEC concerns.
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Council member Bob Armour stated there is probably a good reason the PEC recommended
• tabling and staff is recommending denial of the second part of this ordinance. He said the
intention of the ordinance is good but doesn't feel it can be passed as is.
Council member Ludwig Kurz stated that he also feels the ordinance needs more revisions.
A vote was taken and the motion was deadlocked 3-3, Council members Sybill Navas, Mike
Arnett and Mike Jewett for and Council members Bob Armour, Ludwig Kurz and Kevin Foley
against.
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to pass the ordinance on first reading with the
condition of tabling the second section of the ordinance, and the motion was seconded by
Council member Kevin Foley.
Additional discussion followed.
Council member Mike Jewett made a motion to table this item for two weeks, and was
seconded by Mike Arnett.
Council member Bob Armour asked what a delay for two weeks would do.
George Ruther stated that in two weeks staff could come back with a better ordinance.
A vote was taken and the motion passed, 4-2, Council members Ludwig Kurz and Kevin Foley
. against.
The fourth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 12, Series of 1998, a Resolution
designating a money market savings account earning less than 4.5% for arbitrage reasons for
the Town of Vail with Robert McLaurin, Steve Thompson, and Christine Anderson as the
designated signers on that account, permitted by the Charter of the Town of Vail, its
Ordinances, and the statutes of the State of Colorado.
Steve Thompson, Finance Director, stated the proceeds will be used towards the December 1,
1998 debt service payment and need to be kept separate until then. He clarified that this is a
housekeeping item.
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve Resolution No. 12, Series of 1998, the
motion was seconded by Council member Mike Jewett. A vote was taken and the motion
passed, 5-1, Kevin Foley against for philosophical reasons of the restructuring previously
discussed.
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The fifth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 13, Series of 1998, a Resolution Allocating
. the Reserve Fund of the Town's 1991 Sales Tax Revenue Bonds.
Steve Thompson, Finance Director, stated the 1998 bond refunding transaction eliminated the
need for the 1991 bond reserve. The reserve fund cash will be used to purchase buses in
1998.
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approve Resolution No. 13, Series of 1998, the
motion was seconded by Council member Mike Jewett. A vote was taken and the motion
passed, 5-1, Council member Kevin Foley against.
The sixth item on the agenda was a joint Work Session with the Planning & Environmental
Commission. A presentation of the revised plans for the proposed redevelopment of the VVI
site and the construction of the Vail Plaza Hotel. The Vail Plaza Hotel is to be located at 100
South Frontage Road East.
George Ruther, Town Planner, explained the program summary, fact sheet and view analysis of
the Vail Plaza Hotel. He stated the hotel would be on the Phase IV area of the VVI only. There
is not a zoning requirement for Public Accommodation zoning district for employee housing
units. And staff is looking for direction from Council for employee housing requirements. Andy
Knudtsen will help Council with this portion of this issue. Economic impact with also be
discussed. The discussion issues are: requirement for employee housing, bulk/mass/scale of
the proposed hotel, proposed deviations from the public accommodation zone district
development standards, and compliance with the Vail Village Master Plan.
40 Jay Peterson, the applicant's representative, discussed the applicant's goals and brought the
Council up to date on the last three month's of discussions. The applicant has scaled back the
project by sixty rooms and dropped two stories throughout the project, lowered the bulk and
mass size and kept the convention facilities and spa facilities intact. There is a place for a flow -
through area from the Vail Plaza Hotel and the Gateway Plaza. This project will have a major
impact to the Town in sales tax revenues. He asked the Council for feedback before they move
forward on the project.
Council member Ludwig Kurz corrected an oversight by thanking the PEC for attending (all
members were present except Diane Golden).
Council member Bob Armour asked what the view corridor document was about.
George Ruther, Town Planner, explained this document is a visual analysis of the project as it
would be.
Greg Moffet, PEC Chairman, asked how many people could fit in the convention facilities of
20,000 square feet.
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Jack Zehren, project architect, stated approximately 600-700 people, banquet style, can fit in
the space and approximately 1,000 people, classroom style, can fit in the conference rooms
and the space can be divided to smaller rooms for smaller events.
John Schofield, PEC member, asked about access to the site and parking and loading issues
and how the site would accommodate a large bus.
Jay Peterson explained the configuration of these areas and how it will affect parking and
traffic.
Jack Zehren stated there is space for two buses in the port cochere area.
Council member Bob Armour asked about the traffic impact analysis and is concerned about
the impact of the traffic in this area.
Jack Zehren explained the reconfiguration of the truck area, with a lane change, where trucks
could pull off the Frontage Road to do deliveries is separate from the regular traffic lanes.
Council member Sybill Navas stated this means the Frontage Road would have an extra lane
added to the Frontage Road. She asked about the loading zone lane and who owns it.
Jay Peterson stated the applicant would have to obtain a right-of-way easement from the
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for the loading lane.
Further discussion ensued. Issues of concern that were raised were pedestrian access going
east, traffic impacts on the Frontage Road, and exterior variation designs on the building facing
west.
Greg Moffet, requested the Council give the PEC direction on this project.
Andy Knudtsen, Town Housing Policy Planner, stated the employee generation ordinance is in
the 1999 budget. He said the employee generation ordinance, as it relates to this project,
shows that 196 rooms of employee housing would be needed to accommodate employees for
this project. The applicant would be required to supply 40% of these beds, over 112 employees
would need to be accommodated. On -site and off -site, and/or fee -in -lieu of employee housing
were all options.
Council member Ludwig Kurz asked how many employees the Vail Village Inn has now.
Jay Peterson stated there are 72 employees presently, and the applicant has projected
approximately 200 people will be needed to staff this hotel. They are looking at a total of 250
employees and the town's numbers are 490. There is a big difference between those numbers
and there needs to be a clearer understanding between the town staff and the applicant. The
other clarification from the Council and town staff would be where the employee beds would be
located.
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Council member Bob Armour stated the town's numbers exacerbate the problem because there
would need to be an additional two floors needed to the project to accommodate the housing
required for employees.
Andy Knudtsen said staff is asking that the applicant inform them of where the housing would
come from. He also explained the employee housing numbers from other resort areas and
what they require the applicant to obtain for employee housing.
Russ Forrest asked Council for guidance on getting a percentage of employee housing
established for this project.
Council member Ludwig Kurz stated part of the solution for solving the problem of employee
housing is to go to the developers and owners. Some of the housing could be located off -site in
town or down valley but some of the housing has to be on -site. A minimum of 2O% of the
employee housing should be on -site or within walking distance of the site.
Jay Peterson stated putting employee housing on -site for hotels is not feasible. If 20% would
be required, the applicant couldn't move forward on the project. Having employees mixing with
guests is not a good situation. Having employee housing on a bus route would be fine but
within walking distance is not real feasible either.
Andy Knudtsen explained the employee generation ordinance gives higher credits to housing in
town.
• Further discussion ensued regarding employee housing.
Bob Lazier stated it was not a good image to have employees mixing with guests.
Council member Ludwig Kurz said it was important that staff and the applicant come together
on the numbers of employees that is more realistic to service this hotel.
Brian Doyon, PEC member, stated he wanted clarification on whether the pay -in -lieu scenario
was an option.
Council member Sybill Navas said that the pay -in -lieu scenario is not an option.
Council member Ludwig Kurz stated the pay -in -lieu option does not solve the issue of employee
housing and wants them to follow the Aspen philosophy of having employee units not money.
Council members Sybil[ Navas and Kevin Foley agreed with Ludwig Kurz.
Council member Bob Armour stated that with good transportation options, off -site and down
valley employee housing are options to pursue.
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Council member Mike Jewett stated that typically in the past staffs position was to have
employee housing in Vail and now staff is stating something different. He asked if the
applicant has housing available down valley.
Jay Peterson said there are more opportunities to get employee housing down valley because
there is more land available. There are advantages of having employees in town but there is
less land and/or available opportunities to have employees in town.
Council member Mike Jewett asked the applicant if they have an idea to propose to Council and
staff.
Jay Peterson stated the Austria Haus had a 20% increase requirement in providing employee
housing and the applicants are willing to look at a 20% increase as well. He said that using
town staff numbers there would be 86.6 "pillows" needed and with the applicant' calculations
the numbers would be 22 "pillows". He said the applicant needs guidance on what
percentages to use.
Further discussion ensued.
Andy Knudtsen said the down valley housing is prorated at a higher ratio.
Jay Peterson asked if the town would consider a joint partnership down valley with the
applicant.
Council member Sybill Navas stated the 20% number of whatever staff and applicant arrive at,
if it's in the Town of Vail is ok, but a partnership is a concern. The bulk and mass are a
concern.
Council member Mike Arnett stated the 20% is appropriate if the employee housing is in town
but not if it's out of town. He also stated the bulk, mass and scale of the project are too big and
there also needs to be variation on the side facing Vail Road. The project needs to comply
with the zoning district and Vail Village Master Plan requirements.
Council member Mike Jewett said that a partnership in town would be a problem. He asked the
applicant to look at other possible options.
Council member Bob Armour said there was a lot of new information put in front of Council to
consider and wants the applicant and staff to look at the 20% number. He agrees with Mike
Jewett that a partnership with the town might be tough. The proposed deviation is ok since it's
a Special Development District (SDD) now, and wants compliance with Vail Village Master Plan.
Jack Zehren stated he wants to use the criteria that the L.ionshead Master Plan does.
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Council member Ludwig said he would agree to the 20% increase of the agreed upon number
of housing units is in the town and a higher number if its down valley housing. He said the
Council could look at partnerships at a later date. The bulk and mass are still a concern but not
as much as before.
Jim Lamont, EVHOA representative, said having this discussion in front of the public on tv
shows the public how the process works. The public review and public discussion is still
missing and all decisions in the past have had that component left out and feels the applicant
needs input from the neighbors. He also expressed that the Vail Village Master Plan had a lot
of work go into it and the degree of deviation is important. He asked Mr. Prado to work with the
neighbors to work out disputes with adjacent property owners and any amendments needs to
have the neighbors involved. He said he faults staff for trying to force public policy on housing
on the public. He looks forward to working with all the entities in this project in the future.
Council member Mike Arnett stated the traffic concerns are an issue.
George Ruther stated the public process and review process has not been circumvented. He
said the public is welcome to make comments at the upcoming PEC and Council worksessions.
A 5 minute recess was taken.
The seventh item on the agenda was a presentation of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master
Plan. This meeting is intended to be an introduction to the first draft of the Lionshead Master
Plan. Staff will be providing the Town Council with a draft of the plan and will discuss
its organization and provide an overview of the plan.
Russell Forrest, Community Development Director stated this is a working draft and not a
complete document.
Dominic Mauriello, Town Planner, made a presentation of the Lionshead Redevelopment
Master Plan to the Council and the public.
Council member Ludwig Kurz asked who collaborated on the Lionshead Redevelopment Master
Plan.
Dominic said the Lionshead Master Plan team consisted of members of various Town of Vail
departments and staff, Vail Associates, and Design Workshop (consultants) represented by
Ethan Moore. There are no pictures as yet however the team has been working on this plan for
two years. It will be available on the Town's Internet site as of tomorrow at vail.netltov, at the
Lionshead Development site.
Ethan Moore of Design Workshop, added that other team members who were involved in this
plan were Zehren & Associates, a transportation consultant, and Stan Bernstein, an economic
consultant. He briefly described the plan to Council. The executive summary was explained,
as well as the existing conditions analysis, overall site area concerns and issues, detailed land
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use analysis, site design guidelines and pedestrian guidelines, development standards,
architectural design guidelines, and an implementation chapter. The basic framework of the
plan was discussed.
Dominic Mauriello, Town Planner, explained the Design Review Board (DRB) will review the
guidelines tomorrow and on October 22 there will be an open public meeting at the library and
on October 26 it will go to PEC, at the Town Council's November 3 meeting, there will be an
opportunity for the public to have input. Final DRB review will be on November 4, and final
review by the PEC is scheduled for November 9.
Jack Zehren explained the architectural design guidelines, which will include the requirements
and implementation of the regulations by the DRB, and PEC. He wants to accomplish bridging
the architecture to the master plan and use the buildings to help shape and create public
spaces and improve the transition of blending old building with the new buildings and use of
landscaping.
Russ Forrest wanted feedback from Council about improvements of public ways with private
improvements and if development increases traffic, would there be impact fees.
Council member Ludwig Kurz asked about the time line of this process and is it moving too
fast?
Council member Bob Armour said this plan is two years in the making and he doesn't feel this
process has been too fast.
Russ Forrest said there should not be any surprises since there have been many meetings in
the past with all the boards and public, Council just needs to feel comfortable with the
document.
Ethan Moore said this plan has been built upon input from several previous meetings.
Brian Boyon, PEC member, stated that the PEC has seen this document and doesn't see
anything out of the ordinary or any concerns.
Council member Sybill Navas said the town has to be careful asking for public improvements
from a private developer and the town should try to do the public improvements as is feasible.
Russ Forrest said different financial arrangements can be made in the future as the
developments come up.
Jim Lamont, EVHOA representative, said he is compiling a list of outstanding issues they want
addressed, and based on the reading of the document, will submit the outstanding issues to the
town. He said Vail Associates responsibility needs to be clear at the onset. The outstanding
substantive issues can be brought to conclusion but more work needs to be done with the
financial agreement.
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Dave Corbin, Vail Associates, responded to Jim's comments saying that the shear detail of the
bonding figure was out of the Vail Associate's core project. And stated everyone should be
cautious in accepting generic costs. He reiterated that this is a master plan, that has been in
the works for over 2 years. When you create a master plan, you don't end up with an iron clad,
set -in -stone plan. It's a framework of the future, it does not need to be implemented all at once.
He doesn't want the efforts of time spent on this document to be delayed.
Dominic Mauriello stated that once this plan is adopted, there will be an ordinance immediately
following it, to adopt the zoning portions of the plan.
The eighth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report.
There was nothing further to report.
Council member Kevin Foley congratulated Team Vail for winning the Eco-Challenge in
Morocco last week.
As there was no further business, a motion was made by Council member Bob Armour to
adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Council member Mike Arnett. A vote was taken and
the motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OCTOBER 20
Work Session Briefs
Council members present:
Kurz, Armour, Arnett, Foley, Jewett, Navas
-- Art In Public Places
Nancy Sweeney, Coordinator for the Art In Public Places Committee, reported on work staff and
the Board members had been doing over the past several -months. She outlined the model
constructed with the help of consultant Alysia Kehoe to establish mission, vision, values and goals
for AIPP. The vision statement she presented explained the existence of the AIPP Board: "Enrich
our community through public exposure to the arts." Additionally, she introduced the mission
statement which is: "To develop artistic projects and programs that involve and educate the
community." She further explained a, b and c priorities for the Board, as well as defined
relationships between board members, the Town of Vail Council, the Department of Public
Works, and the community. Questions from Council included how AIPP will relate to and
implement art within the Lionshead Master Plan process and at what stage AIPP was in regard to
donors, contributions and future funding. For more information please contact Nancy Sweeney at
479-2344.
-- Colorado Alliance for Rapid Transit Solution (CARTS) funding request. This item was tabled
to the work session on 10/27/98 in order to answer the following questions:
l . Is the request for $2,000 for continuing `98 funding or for annual `99?
2. At what level are other entities making contributions for 1999?
3. How was the past $71,000 collected for the `97-'98 time frame spent?
For more information please contact Larry Grafel at 479-2173.
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--Appeal of a Design Review Board Decision
Appeal of a Design Review Board decision denying the applicant's request to construct a
detached accessory storage unit adjacent to an existing duplex located at 5064 Black Gore
Drive/Lot 4, Vail Meadows, 1st Filing. The applicant, Patrick Padden. Following discussion
Mike Arnett moved to uphold the Design Review Board's denial of the separation request based
on the following finding: the Town Council finds that Design Review Board's decision to deny
the proposed separation request was proper and in accordance with it's provisions. of Title 12,
Zoning Regulations and that no significant site constraints exist on this property warranting such .
separation. Bob Armour 'seconded this motion, a vote was taken and the motion. passed 5-1, with
Mike Jewett in opposition to this motion. For more information please contact Brent Wilson at
479-2129.
-- Discussion of Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1998
an Ordinance amending Sections 12-15-4 (interior conversion) and 12-15-5 (additional GRFA) of
the Town of Vail Municipal Code regarding the implementation of additional GRFA (250) and the
interior conversion regulation in multi -family structures, and setting forth details in regard thereto.
For further information please see the Evening Session Briefs or contact George Ruther at 479-
2145.
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Kevin Foley noted he had attended a meeting in the Roaring Fork Valley in regard to RAFTA
allocations. 0
Mike Arnett indicated he and Kevin had attended a Lionshead meeting in regard to the south
facing housing proposed for the Lionshead Parking Structure and they were pleased by the
receptive nature of the discussions.
Ludwig Kurz indicated he had attended an Eagle County Recreation Authority meeting last Friday
morning, in which the leadership and direction of the committee was questioned. Additionally, it
was noted that the, agendas contained very little substance'and were difficult to follow. Ludwig
also indicated he was attending a Colorado Ski Museum Hall of Fame dinner this coming Friday
at which time Steve Rychel, Earl Eaton, Bob Lange, and Lou Livingston will be honored and
inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Bob Armour commented on an Organizing Committee meeting for the 1999 World Alpine
Championships during which John Dakin discussed media coverage for the upcoming event. Over
1500 press people, a mix of 700 media and approximately 800 print people, will be disbursing
information to a half billion viewers world-wide. ESPN also will be providing approximately 21
hours of TV coverage. Additionally, reports on social activities during the events were given.
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--Other
Kevin Foley indicated merchants in the Lionshead area were concerned about late notification of
the construction .work done at Concert Hall Plaza in that they were given notification on the day
the construction began. Additionally, bus service had been interrupted and bus drivers were not
stopping by signed bus stop locations. In a related discussion on the bus island turn-arounds at
the Village TRC, Bob McLaurin indicated that three islands had been poured but two were
remaining and those had been held up because the metal forms had been delayed.
Bob Armour also mentioned the sign regarding the North Trial is confusing from two aspects: -
there is a misspelling on Arosa and the map does not direct people correctly. Russ Forrest, being
present at the meeting, indicated he would attend to this immediately with the help of Forest.
Service.
Additional comments were discussed regarding the Town's response to the fires on the mountain.
Council reiterated their thanks to Town emergency services and other staff members that had
been helping handle the emergency and to coordinate other agency responses. Council members
also mentioned they had received thanks from Vail Associates representatives in regard to the
Town's prompt and efficient response to the fires.
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Kurz, Armour, Arnett, Foley, Jewett, Navas
--Mayor Pro-tem Ludwig Kurz stated that the Town Council was grateful that fires on Vail
Mountain were contained to property only and explained the continuing support of everyone is
necessary to help the community move forward.
--Joe Macy, representative of Vail Associates, thanked the Town of Vail staff for their help in the
fires, particularly the Fire Department, Dispatch, and Public Works Department.
--Citizen Participation
June Deane, the independent candidate for Eagle County Commissioner, introduced herself and
stated she was running for Eagle County Commissioner in November's election.
Jeff Burhman, Ancient Forest Rescue, a group committed to protecting the environment, read a
statement regarding the group's position condemning violence and the recent acts of fire and
violent acts on Vail Mountain.
--Ordinance No. 15, Series of 1998
Steve Thompson, Finance Director, reviewed the ordinance, which amends Ordinance No. 25,
Series of 1995, regarding the Town's sales tax revenue refunding and improvement bonds, Series
1992B. He stated that along with refinancing the Town's bonds, another added benefit of w
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refinancing the Town's debt was to remove two major restrictive bond covenants, which would .
give the Town more financial flexibility in the future. For more information please contact Steve
Thompson at 479-2116.
--Ordinance #16, Series of 1998
George Ruther, Town Planner, reviewed this ordinance, in which the Council had asked the staff
to amend the Town'of Vail Municipal Code regarding the implementation of additional GRFA
and the interior conversion regulation for multi -family structures in the Town of Vail. The
Planning and Environmental Commission recommended to approve the proposed amendments to
Section 12-15-4 (interior conversion) for approved and the proposed amendments to Section 12-
15-5 (additional GRFA) was recommended for denial at their October 12, 1998 meeting.
The Town staff was recommending that the Council approve the proposed text amendments to
Section 12-15-4 (exterior conversion) and provide further direction to staff regarding the
proposed tax amendments to Section 12-15-5 (additional GRFA). Ruther stated that many
people had taken advantage of this ordinance, since it allows for all homeowners to upgrade their
properties. Jim Lamont, representing the East Village Homeowners Association, stated the
ordinance was providing equal rights for all property owners, which was what his group had been
advocating. Lamont also felt it was a mistake not to allow exterior conversions as well. Bob
Lazier, Vail business owner, stated he was also in favor of this ordinance and felt by allowing
exterior conversions, this would allow property owners to update the outside of older buildings.
Council expressed some concerns in passing this ordinance as written. Some discussion took
place regarding tabling the ordinance, but Council did not feel this was the appropriate thing to
do. The Council voted 4-2, with Councilmembers Armour, Arnett, Navas and Jewett in favor,
and Councilmembers Kurz and Foley opposed, to table the ordinance for two weeks and directed
staff to make changes as discussed and bring it back for first reading. For more information
please contact George Ruther at 479-2145.
--Resolution No. 12, Series of 1998
Steve Thompson explained the reason for this resolution, stating that these proceeds would be
used toward the 12/1/98 debt service payment. A motion to pass Resolution No. 12, Series of
1998, was approved 5-1., Councilmembers Armour, Arnett, Jewett, Navas and Kurz in favor, and
Councilmember Foley against. For more information please contact Steve Thompson at 479-
2116.
--Resolution No. 13, 1998
Steve Thompson, Finance Director, stated the 1998 bond refunding transaction eliminated the
need for the 1991 bond reserve. The reserve fund cash will be used toward the purchase of buses
in 1998. The resolution passed by a vote of 5-1, Councilmembers Armour, Arnett, Jewett, Kurz,
and Navas in favor, and Councilmember Foley opposed. For more information please contact
Steve Thompson at 479-2116.
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--Joint Work Session with the Planning and Environmental Commission
George Ruther made a presentation of the revised plans for the proposed redevelopment of the
VVI site and the construction of the Vail Plaza Hotel, stating that this was the Phase IV area of
the redevelopment. Discussion followed addressing the following concerns.
View Corridors
Convention facilities
Parking and loading
Traffic impacts
Bus access
Employee housing
Pay -in -lieu parking
Height and mass
George stated that all public input was welcome at all upcoming Planning Commission and Town
Council meetings. For more information please contact George Ruther at 479-2145.
--Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
Dominic Mauriello, Town Planner, introduced the plan and reviewed it with the Council, stating
this was the combined effort of the Town of Vail, Vail Associates, Zehren & Associates, Design
Workshop, and Stan Bernstein. This plan has been under consideration for the past two years.
The plan will also be available on the Internet in the Lionshead icon beginning October 21St.
Ethan Moore, of Design Workshop, elaborated on the executive summary. Dominic stated the
plan guidelines would be reviewed at the Design Review Board meeting on October 21 st, and an
open public meeting would be held at the Library on October 22nd, from 5:15 P.M. to 7:00 P.M..
The plan will go to the Planning and Environmental Commission on October 26, and a public
meeting will be held on November 3rd, with input being given to the Town Council. The final
review before Design Review Board will be held November 4th, and final Planning Commission
review on November 9th. Russ Forrest received comments from the Council regarding the
project. Jim Lamont, representing East Vail Home Owners Association, stated he was compiling
a list of outstanding issues and would be submitting it for review. For more information please
contact Dominic Mauriello at 479-2148.
--Town Manager's Report
Bob McLaurin stated he had nothing further to add to the report.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
10/27/98 WS
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Budget work session
PEC/DRB Review
Leonard Sandoval - 15 years
Jody Doster - 10 years
Skateboard/bike dismount zone discussion
Chamonix Bus Service
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11/3/98 WS
Discussion of model traffic code
Budget Workshop
11/3/98
1st reading Ordinance No. 17, Series of 1998, 1999-2000 Biennial Budget
1 st reading Ordinance No. 16, Series of 1998, re: Multi -family GRFA
2nd reading Ordinance No. 15, re: Bonds
Resolution No. 11, re: Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (LEAF)
Introduction of Lionshead Master Plan
Decision of Vail 1st request/VVMB funding
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What follows will reflect motions and actions taken by the Vail Town Council at their regular
work session on October 20, 1998. All members were present with the exception of Rob Ford.
Item No, 1, Art In Public Places. Nancy Sweeney, Coordinator for the Art In Public Places
Committee reported on work staff and the Board members had been working on over the past
several months. She outlined the model used with the help of consultant Alysia Kehoe to
establish mission, vision, values and goals for AIPP. The vision statement she presented was both
broad and inspirational explaining the existence of the AIPP Board and was deemed to be
enduring: "Enrich our community through public exposure to the arts." Additionally, she
introduced the mission statement which is: "To develop artistic projects and programs that
involve and educate the community." She further explained a, b and c priorities for the Board as
well as defined relationships between board members, the Town of Vail Council and the
Department of Public Works. Questions from Council included how AIPP will relate to and
implement art within the Lionshead Master Plan process and at what stage AIPP was in regard to
donors and contributions. For more information please contact Nancy Sweeney at 479-2344.
Item No. 2, was a request from the Colorado Alliance for Rapid Transit Solution (CARTS)
funding request. This item was tabled to the work session on 10/27/98 in order to answer the
following questions:
1. Is the request for $2,000 for continuing `98 funding or for annual `99?
2. At what level are other entities making contributions for 1999?
M3. How was the past $71,000 collected for the 97-98 time frame spent?
Item No. 3, was an appeal of a Design Review Board Decision denying the applicant's request to
construct a detached accessory storage unit adjacent to an existing duplex located at 5064 Black
Gore Drive/Lot 4, Vail Meadows, 1 st Filing. The applicant, Patrick Padden. Following
discussion Mike Arnett moved to uphold the Design Review Board's denial of the separation
request based on the following finding: the Town Council finds that Design Review Board's
decision to deny the proposed separation request was proper and in accordance with it's
provisions of Title 12, Zoning Regulations and that no significant site constraints exist on this
property warranting such separation. Bob Armour seconded this motion, a vote was taken and
the motion passed 5-1, with Mike Jewett in opposition to this motion.
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