HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-20 Town Council MinutesVAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1998
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, January 20, 1998, at 7:30
P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order
at. approximately 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rob Ford, Mayor
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
Bob Armour
Sybill Navas
Michael Jewett
Kevin Foley
Mike Arnett
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Mayor Rob Ford stated this was the first day to ski with Council and it was a success. He
reiterated that anyone interested in skiing with the Town Council members may do so every first
and third Tuesdays of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The next "Ski with the Council"
event will be February 3. He also stated at the Council's retreat they developed a new format
for the Council meetings. Effective immediately, Council work sessions during the afternoons
will be used for Council study and interaction and the evening meetings will be reserved for
decision -making and citizen participation.
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation, Jim Lamont, representing the East
Village Homeowners Association (EVHOA), stated that the EVHOA will actively engage in the
affordable housing issue on a regional basis. He requested the Council direct staff to analyze
the development proposal of the Stolport property with respect to locals housing. He also
requested the Council register an informed opinion about the Vail Valley Centre development
plan with Eagle County. Jim also stated he would like Council to request Eagle County set
aside all or a portion of the property taxes collected in Vail to be used for the construction of
affordable housing in the upper valley and also requested that Eagle County require mixed
housing units in future development approvals.
The second item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1998, AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE amending Title 12, Zoning Regulations, Section 12-7c-5(a)(3), to waive the major
exterior alterations application deadlines for 1998 for the Lionshead Redevelopment Master
Plan Study Area.
Dominic Mauriello explained the Town is currently engaged in stage three of the five stage
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan process. The plan is at a crucial stage where issues of
bulk and mass are being studied and recommendations are being formed. Staff believes it will
be detrimental to the master planning process to have property owners submit redevelopment
proposals in the Lionshead Study Area before issues of bulk and mass have been determined.
Complicating this issue is the fact that in the Commercial Core 2 Zone District, there is a 40
restriction that applications can only be submitted twice a year for major exterior alterations.
The deadlines are the fourth Monday in February and the fourth Monday in September.
Applicants who want to proceed through the review process in 1998, are therefore required to
submit applications at the end of February. Staff believes that we should allow the master
planning process to proceed and at the same time allow potential applicants more flexibility with
submittal deadlines in 1998.
These deadlines were originally developed to address staff workload issues. The concept was
essentially have all applications reviewed at once. For many years these deadlines have not
benefited the staff or the public and staff will be reviewing this section of the Zoning Code later
in 1998 to determine if a code change is necessary.
Staff feels this date would be a detriment to the Lionshead process as it is now.
The proposed ordinance places a new application date of June 15, 1998 and allows
applications to be submitted anytime after June 15 for the 1998 calendar year only. This will
allow time for the master planning process to proceed and allow applicants to submit proposals
this summer.
Mike Mollica, Assistant Director of Community Development, stated that this is for the
Lionshead area only, and it does not affect the Vail Village zone district.
Dominic said this does not have to be an emergency ordinance. It can be a first reading and
staff will come back for a second reading on February 3. Staff would like to notify developers
as soon as possible of the decision. 0
Several Councilmembers have advocated abolishing the application deadlines altogether.
Jim Lamont stated that EVHOA supports removal of the ordinance if Commercial Core I and
Commercial Core 11 are treated fairly.
Councilmembers expressed discomfort in enacting an emergency ordinance, which requires
only one reading, due to the reduced level of public notification. Instead, the measure will be
reviewed as an ordinance with two readings. Second reading is scheduled for February 3,
1998,
Dominic Mauriello stated that the emergency ordinance was originally selected to provide
advance notice to those properties contemplating the February 23, 1998 filing deadline.
Councilmember Sybil Navas made a motion to approve Ordinance 1, Series of 1998, on first
reading, with the change from an emergency ordinance to an ordinance with two readings,
Councilmember Ludwig Kurz seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion was
passed 5-2, Mike Arnett and Bob Armour dissenting.
The third item on the agenda was Resolution No. 3, Series of 1998, a Resolution Adopting the
Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide Dispatch Services by the Town of Vail
Communications Center. 0
Tom Moorhead stated Eagle County is currently served by two Emergency Service
Communications Centers, one operated by the Colorado State Patrol in Eagle and one
operated by the Vail Police Department. The Wolcott exit on 1-70 is the approximate boundary
line between the two service areas. The State Patrol Communications Center in Eagle will be
closing by June 1998. The agencies currently being served by the CSP Communications Center
have expressed interest in contracting service from the Town of Vail.
Tom explained that all IGA's (Intergovernmental Agreements) must be approved by resolution.
Greg. Morrison, Vail Police Chief, indicated all numbers presented to future users have been
approved by them and all additional costs have been passed on to these users; there will be an
economy of scale through merging the two communication centers and an opportunity to
provide higher quality service; and a separate line item will be set aside so that moneys
remaining in that account can be put toward future capital acquisitions/improvements, etc. It is
contemplated that these services will begin being provided on or before July 1, 1998.
Councilmember Bob Armour made a motion to Adopt Resolution No. 3, Series of 1998,
Councilmember Sybil Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed
unanimously, 7-0.
The fourth item on the agenda was the Town Manager Report.
Bob McLaurin reminded Council of the upcoming Colorado Association of Ski Town meeting in
Frisco. He also announced the closure of the Vail Public Library from January 26-31 for a
remodel/renovation project and acknowledged a cooperative effort between the town and Ski
Club Vail to resolve parking problems along Vail Valley Drive.
Council requested confirmation of funding already received by CARTS prior to their
consideration of potential funding. Bob McLaurin indicated he would have that information to
Council by the January 27, 1998 work session.
Council also requested a presentation by Jim Shrum of the Regional Transportation Authority
and Vicki Maddox (of George K. Baum) regarding continued funding by the original funding
partners of the Authority.
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectf submitted,
Robert E. Ford
Mayor
ATTEST.
Lore ei Do aldson
Town Clerk
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TO: Lorelei Donaldson/Suzanne Silverthom
FROM: Piet Pieters
RE: VRD Election
DATE: January 14, 1998
Hero are answers to the questions you asked me about_ If you have any
others, please don't hesitate to call tae. Rhonda
A. Pctift,s for NorabW�=
1. Election will be conducted on May 5, 1998 at the Vail Town
Municipal offices.
2. Deadline for filing of Petitions for Nomination with the District's
Designated Election Official is on or before February 27, 1998.
3. Pursuant to Rule 3-1 of the Secretary of States Rules and
Regulations Governing Election Procedures, no Petitions for
Nominations shall be circulated for signature prior to 90 days
before the election (February 4,1998). The petition needs to be
signed by no less than five (5) eligible electors of the District. A
notarized Affidavit of Circulator and notarized Acceptance of
Nomination must be attached to each Petition. (The VRD does have
a Notary on staff available.)
4. Applications for Absentee Voter Ballots can be filed as early as
January 1, 1998,
5.. All candidates must have been an eligible elector of the District
on the date of the earliest signature on the Petition. Any signatm
that is added to the Petition after the notarized affidavit of circulator
has been executed will be invalid.
6. All candidates must execute an acceptance of the nomination and
have his/her signature notarized. The acceptance must include the
candidates full name, as the narne will appear on the ballot, and full
address.
7. All petitions must be filed with the Designated Election Official
no later than Febnwy 27, 1998 (at the VRD offices underneath the
Vail Public Library).
B. FaCaaM sign Act
In addition to restric'dng local government spending and campaign
activities, the relative new Fair Campaign Practices Act will also
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VAIL GOLF CLUB
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MA1NMNANCE
1278 Vd VA y Dore
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VAIL TENNIS CENTER
Tao S. F,®iaaa Road
479-2294
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VAIL YOUTH SERVICES
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effect candidates elections. A copy of the Act will be distributed to
and reviewed by all candidates.
C. Term Limitations
Section 11, Article XV111 of the Colorado Constitution, limits the
term of elected local government officials to two consecutive terms
of 4 years (in the case of the VRD). This law did not apply until the
May 1996 election. Therefore, the term limitation would not be
applicable for any Board member until at least the May 2002
election.
D. Election Schedule - May S, 1998
1-1-98
Application for absent voters ballots may be
submitted.
24-98
No petition for nomination shall be circulated prior
to this date. Secretary of State Rule 3-1.
2--10-98
Adopt Election Resolution.
2-27-98
Nomination petitions must be filed with the
1
Designated Election Official. Any insufficient
petition must be cured prior to 3:00 p.n on the 66th
day prior to the election.
1 3-2-98
Last day to file affidavits of intent to be a write-in
candidate with Designated Election Official.
3-3-98 Designated Official, if insmmted by resolution of the
Board, may cancel election if there are no more
candidates, including write-in candidates, than
positions to be filled, and there are no ballot
questions or ballot issues, and declare the candidates
elected.
3-10-98 Certify ballot content to the County Clerk and
Recorder.
3-20-98
Appoint election judges.
3-26-98
Designated Election Official order voter registration
list and property owner list. Plan for conducting mail
ballot election must be approved by Secretary of
State.
4-3-99
Mail election notice xquired pursuant Article X,
Section 20 (3) (b), Colorado Constitution.
4-6-98
Last day to register to vote.
4-10-98
Mail ballot and designate polling places.
4-20-98
Appoint $card of Canvamrs.
4-23-98
Post Notice of Polling Place.
4-25-98
Publish Notice of Election once_ (Will be posted in
the Vail Daily, Vail Trail, and Vail Valley Times.)
5-1-98
Last day to request absentee voter ballot.
5-5-98
Election Day. i
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FAX: 970-479-2197
VAM GOLFCIAM
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VAM YOUTH SERVICES
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E. VRD Bond Member Voter_ Oualific im;
1. A resident of the District or area to be included in the District for
not less thaw thirty (30) days or
2. The owner (or spouse of owner) of taxable real or pexsonaI
property situated within the boundaries of the District or the area to
be included in the District, A person who is obligated to pay taxes
under a contract to purchase twmble properly within the District shall
be considered an owner of taxable properly for the purpose of
qualifying as an elector.
F. VRD Board Members IJR For Election
There are 3 Board members up for election. They acre Ross Davis,
Jr., Hermann Staufer, and Kirk Hansen. According to Section H,
article XV111 of the Colorado Constitution, all three members are
eligible for reelection.
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75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2100
FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY
January 21, 1998
Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115
Community Information Office
VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JANUARY 20
Work Session Briefs
Councilmembers present: Arnett, Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Employee Anniversary
Jim Hervert, a heavy equipment operator for the town, was recognized for 10 years of service.
He received a gift certificate in the amount of $150.
--Parking, Bus Ridership Update
Councilmembers received a good -news, bad -news update on the parking structures yesterday
from Larry Grafel, public works/transportation director. While the number of cars entering the
• structures thus far this season is above last year's activity levels, daily revenues are down from
last year by 24 percent. Grafel attributed both the revenue reduction and the increase in activity
at the structures to the "Park Free After 3" program. The experimental program was launched
last March to boost apres ski business, as well as increase shopping and dining activity. While
the revenue decrease had been anticipated, Bob McLaurin, town manager, said he is not overly
optimistic that the revenue losses will be offset by increases in sales tax collections, as the
program was intended. December and November sales tax figures will be available in the next
few weeks. Grafel said the revenue losses at the parking structures could climb to between
$300,000 and $400,000 by the end of the season. To recover the $119,356 year-to-date loss,
retailers will need to collect an estimated $4.4 million in gross sales, according to a calculation
made by Councilman Michael Arnett. Or, $10 million in gross sales over the course of the
season to offset a $400,000 loss in daily parking revenues. (Or, sales tax revenues would need
to increase by 7.5 percent over last year.) Mayor Rob Ford expressed alarm at the losses,
saying the program had always been intended to "pay its own way." Although disappointed that
merchants have not actively promoted the Park Free After 3 program, Councilmembers
expressed interest in continuing a dialogue with the group to develop a partnership that
explores other marketing and funding alternatives, such as a validation program. Councilman
Arnett said the Council should think carefully about continuing to fund a program that drains the
town's resources when there are other priorities, such as housing. He suggested consideration
of a summer parking fee to help offset the losses. The Council will continue its assessment of
the Park Free After 3 program once the December and November sales tax figures are
compiled. Also yesterday, the Council authorized use of a guest survey as a tool to determine
the effectiveness of the free parking incentive in attracting shoppers and diners to Vail. In
addition to the parking summary, Councilmembers learned that ridership on the Vail transit
system is up 15 percent this season, compared to last year, or an increase of 33,000 riders. On
• New Year's Eve alone, the system carried 41,000 riders.
--Late Night Bus Service
After reviewing statistics provided by the transit division, the Council agreed with a staff
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recommendation to turn down a citizen request for expansion of the current late night bus
service beyond 2 a.m. Such an expansion would require the addition of three drivers, or about
$37,440, plus mileage. Councilmembers agreed the current demand for the expanded service is
too small given the added expense.
--Chamonix Bus Service Request
After reviewing the pros and cons of a neighborhood request to add a year-round bus stop at
Chamonix Lane and Arosa Drive in West Vail, the Council agreed to add the stop beginning this
summer to test ridership interest. The stop would be difficult to maintain as a viable option
during the winter, according to transit officials, because of its steep grade and other safety
problems, parking in particular, caused by the street's narrow width. During the discussion, the
possibility of sling chains was introduced as a winter option. Larry Grafel, public
works/transportation director, said the chains are activated by a vacuum system which can be
turned on or off by the driver. Grafel said his department will research the new technology to
determine if the chains could be used on Vail's current bus fleet. For more information, contact
Grafel at 479-2173.
--Council Retreat Update
Mayor Rob Ford presented a brief summary of last week's Council retreat. He said the Council
intends to redirect its work sessions for education and interaction among Councilmembers (with
less time allocated for citizen participation), while the evening meetings will focus on citizen
participation and Council decision -making. Ford said the Council also has expressed interest in
beginning the evening meetings at 7 rather than 7:30. Such a change would require passage of .
an ordinance.
--Loading & Delivery Update
Councilmembers heard from Police Chief Greg Morrison regarding an experimental
barricade that was placed at Hanson Ranch Road and Vail Valley Drive for a 21-day period over
the holidays. The barricade was installed during the morning and afternoon peak periods to
discourage use of the area for skier and employee drop-off, which had been clogging up loading
and delivery operations. Morrison said the program was successful in meeting its goal, but there
were other consequences. An additional $1,900 was needed to fund -the program, primarily due
to overtime costs, he said. Also, he said the problem of unsanctioned drop-offs was simply
displaced to other streets in the neighborhood, including Mill Creek Circle and Gore Creek Drive.
While Morrison said he didn't recommend continuation of the barricade program, another
experiment implemented during the holidays --expansion of the staffing hours at Checkpoint
Charlie --was extremely successful and should continue from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily year-round.
Council reaction to the barricade experiment was mixed. Councilmembers Ludwig Kurz and
Michael Arnett expressed interest in continuing to use police staffing to monitor the loading and
delivery activities at Hanson Ranch Road, while Sybill Navas suggested exploring the concept of
added gates. Councilman Kevin Foley suggested adding additional short-term parking areas at
the Village parking structure to redirect vehicles using the Hanson Ranch Road area for drop-off,
while Mayor Rob Ford pondered the difficulty of breaking long-established habits.
Councilmembers agreed to continue the discussion at an upcoming evening meeting in which
citizen comment would be encouraged. Also yesterday, Councilmembers expressed interest in
the Golden Peak managed parking program operated by Vail Associates. For more information,
contact Chief Morrison at 479-2209.
--Consideration of Amendment to Zoning Ordinances Including Sign Regulations and Garage is
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Not eager to over regulate, nor aggressively enforce what's already on the books, the Council
asked Town Attorney Tom Moorhead to continue researching various options regarding the
regulation of temporary signs. In this case, the Vail Board of Realtors has asked the town to
allow the use of temporary open house signs for real estate showings on Sunday afternoons.
Currently, the town code prohibits temporary signs, but the restriction is not enforced unless
there is a complaint. That holds true for the posting of garage sale signs, as well, Moorhead
said. Although Councilmembers expressed interest in accommodating the open house and
garage signs in some way, Moorhead cautioned Council to proceed carefully so as to. maintain a
"content neutral" scope within the current sign code to avoid constitutional challenges. Also
discussed yesterday was the possibility of regulating garage sales in a manner that would
prohibit commercial activities in residential areas. Moorhead said there have been several
instances of new merchandise being sold under the guise of a garage sale, which has prompted
complaints from adjoining neighbors. The Council will discuss the topics again at a later date.
For more information, contact Moorhead at 479-2107.
--Information Update
Councilmembers discussed the possibility of expanding the "Ski with the Town Council"
community outreach program from the current twice -a -month schedule to once a week.
The group agreed to monitor community interest in the program.
The Council turned down a request by Ski Club Vail to allow public parking on Vail Valley Drive
near its facility. Instead, the Council asked Ski Club Vail to continue working in partnership with
the town to minimize the parking problems.
• --Council Reports
Kevin Foley reported on the recent Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority meeting. He
said a marketing firm has been hired to increase the transportation system's visibility and to
promote its new bus shelters along Highway 6 and in Gypsum. Also, Foley asked if the Council
would want to continue with year -four of its five-year commitment to support the system through
a $115,000 contribution. Reaction was mixed with several members advocating continuation of
the partnership, while others wondered if the financial help was still needed, given the higher -
than -projected revenues generated by the half -cent countywide transportation tax. At the
suggestion of Bob McLaurin, Councilmembers agreed to ask the transit authority's director, Jim
Shrum, and the authority's investment banker to make a presentation.
Ludwig Kurz asked Tom Moorhead, town attorney, to update Council on a recent meeting of the
Eagle County Recreation Authority (Berry Creek Fifth), since Kurz had been unable to attend.
Moorhead said a presentation on the conceptual plan proposed by the authority and the school
district was scheduled to come before the Council at its Jan. 27 work session.
Sybill Navas reported on three recent meetings. First, she said a final design proposal for
Seibert Circle is due to be presented to the Art In Public Places (AIPP) board later this week.
Also, the Special Events Commission will be meeting soon to review a merchant proposal for a
"Vail on Sale" event. And lastly, she said the Vail Valley Exchange group met last week and
proposes to change the selection criteria for the Vail Youth Award. As proposed, the two
recipients (one student from Battle Mountain High School, the other from Vail Mountain School)
would each receive a $500 cash award from the town. Then, the honorees could each choose
to participate in a summer exchange to Mt. Buller, Australia as an added benefit, so long as they
• agree to reciprocate as a host family for a Mt. Buller exchange student in Vail. Reaction by
Council was mixed. Michael Arnett, in particular, expressed concerns about the possibility of
diminishing a deserving student's opportunity if his/her family didn't have the financial means to
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be a host family. Next steps include discussing the proposed criteria with this year's nominees.
--Other
Bob Armour thanked Bob McLaurin and Rob Ford for arranging last week's Council retreat.
Sybill Navas inquired about the town's snow shoveling program on the sidewalk opposite the
Municipal But at the approach to the Main Vail Roundabout.
As a follow-up to the Jan. 7 funding request from Miller Hudson of CARTS, Corridor Alliance for
Rapid Transit Solutions, the Council expressed interest in a $3,000 (or less) contribution (the
original request was $7,000), so long as other governmental entities along the 1-70 corridor
agree to provide similar contributions. CARTS' goal is to raise $100,000 to set up a transit
authority, planning agency or some other governing agency to develop a rapid transit solution to
the 1-70 corridor problems (as an alternative to widening the interstate). The CARTS board now
has representation from Denver County west to Eagle County.
Evening Session Briefs
Councilmembers present: Arnett, Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
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--Announcement by the Mayor
Mayor Rob Ford provided a brief update on the "Ski with the Council" activity held earlier in the
day and encouraged citizens to join the Council for the next outing on Feb. 3. Ford also
summarized a new format for the Council meetings which was developed during last week's .
Council retreat. Effectively immediately, Council work sessions during the afternoons will be
used for Council study and interaction, he said, while the evening meetings will be reserved for
decision -making and citizen participation.
--Citizen Participation
Speaking on behalf of the East Village Homeowners Association, Jim Lamont said the
association had agreed to become actively involved in the affordable housing issue on a
regional basis. He made four requests of the Council: 1) to direct staff to analyze the
development proposal of the Stolport property with respect to locals housing; 2) to register an
informed opinion about the Vail Valley Centre development plan with Eagle County; 3) to request
that Eagle County set aside all or a portion of the property taxes collected in Vail to be used for
the construction of affordable housing in the upper valley; and 4) to request that Eagle County
require mixed housing units in future development approvals.
--Emergency Ordinance Waiving the Major Exterior Alterations Application Deadlines for 1998
for the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Study Area
The Council voted 5-2 (Armour, Arnett against) to approve first reading of an ordinance that
would create a new application date of June 15 and beyond for submission of major exterior
alteration projects within the Lionshead redevelopment master plan study area for calendar year
1998. In voting to approve the measure on first reading, Councilmembers agreed that the town's
current semi-annual application deadline of February 23 would be disruptive to the timing of the
Lionshead master plan. An application date of June 15, 1998, allows for some breathing room
not only for the master planning process, but for the applicants, as well. Several
Councilmembers have advocated abolishing the application deadlines altogether. During
discussion last night, Councilmembers expressed their discomfort in enacting an emergency
ordinance, which requires only one reading, due to the reduced level of public notification.
Instead, the measure will be reviewed as a ordinance with two readings. Second reading is
scheduled for Feb. 3. Staff members said the emergency ordinance method was originally
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selected to provide advance notice to those properties contemplating the Feb. 23 filing deadline.
For more information, contact Dominic Mauriello at 479-2148.
--Resolution Adopting the Intergovernmental Agreement to Provide Dispatch Services by the
Town of Vail Communications Center
The Council voted 7-0 to approve a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement to
provide dispatch services for agencies west of Wolcott. Those agencies are now served by the
Colorado State Patrol's communications center in Eagle, which is scheduled to be shut down in
June when the center is moved to Grand Junction. In voting to approve the consolidation,
Councilman Bob Armour said the project demonstrated "regionalism at its best." Vail Police
Chief Greg Morrison thanked the efforts of Eagle County Sheriff A.J. Johnson for his assistance,
saying the expanded center would improve overall service and efficiency for taxpayers. Six
additional dispatchers are being hired to accommodate the expansion. Those costs will be
recovered through user fees assessed to the agencies served by the system. For more
information, contact Chief Morrison at 479-2209.
--Town Manager's Report
In his Town Manager's report, Bob McLaurin reminded Councilmembers of an upcoming
meeting of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns in Frisco; announced the closure of the public
library from Jan. 26-31 for a maintenance and remodeling project; and acknowledged a
cooperative effort between the town and Ski Club Vail to resolve parking problems along Vail
Valley Drive.
0 UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
Jan. 27 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Review Requirements to Bring Existing Property into Compliance with Design Guidelines when
Utilizing Available GRFA
Review Need to Establish Regulations Concerning Parking of Recreational Vehicles
ECRA/School District Conceptual Plan (Berry Creek Fifth)
Newspaper Box Update
Feb. 3 Work Session
Lionshead Master Plan Stage 3 (Height & Mass Data Collection)
Vail Tomorrow Affordable Housing Team Presentation
Feb. 3 Evening Meeting
TBD
Feb. 10 Work Session
PECIDRB Review
Lionshead Master Plan Stage 3 (Height & Mass Continuing Discussions)
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