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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL. MEETING --MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1998
7:30 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Val Town Council was held on Tuesday, February 3, 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:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Rob Ford, Mayor
Bob Armour
Sybill Navas
Kevin Foley
Mike Arnett
Ludwig Kurz
Michael Jewett
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was citizen participation. Sue Dugan, a West Vail resident and
native of Australia, stated she had just returned from a visit to Australia and would like to make a
10 presentation to Council at a future work session date to share materials and photographs she
collected regarding the function and design of roundabouts in her home country
The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda to approve the minutes from the
meetings of January 6 and 20, 1998,
Councilmember Bob Armour made a motion to approve the minutes of January 6 and 20, 1998
and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Michael Arnett. A vote was taken, there was
unanimous approval, 5-0.
The third item on the agenda was a presentation to the Mayor and Council by Mt. Buller
students, Amy Jakolew and Edwina Sigmund. The students thanked the Town of Vail for their
hospitality and presented Mayor Rob Ford with a letter from the manager of the Delatite Shire in
Australia.
The fourth item on the agenda was Proclamation No. 1, Series of 1998, a Proclamation honoring
Vail residents Chad Fleischer, Sacha Gros, Sarah Schleper, and Barrett Christy as 1998 U. S.
Winter Olympians. Pam Brandmeyer read the proclamation.
Councilmember Bob Armour made a motion to approve Proclamation No. 1, Series of 1998, the
motion was seconded by Sybill Navas. A vote was taken, there was unanimous approval, 5-0.
The fifth item on the agenda was a presentation by Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the Eagle
County Regional Transportation Authority (ECRTA), representing the Eagle County Regional
Transportation Authority; Jim Shrum, ECRTA Director; and Vicki Maddox, Financial Adviser,
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Senior Vice President of George K. Baum & Company.
Mike Gallagher, chairman of the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority, made a
presentation and requested the Council to continue its five-year funding commitment to ECRTA.
The authority has asked the town for an $86,000 contribution in 1998, the same as the 1997
request. Requests also have been asked this year of the other original funding partners: Town of
Avon, $62,500; Beaver Creek Resort Company, $225,971; and Eagle County, $75,324.
Gallagher said it was the board's hope that Vail would continue its contribution to set the
example for the other entities. Several entities have questioned the need to continue the five-
year funding commitment, launched in 1996, because of healthier than expected sales tax
collections (which funds the bulk of the system). In response, the authority's director, Jim
Shrum, outlined a list of upcoming capital expenses that he said documents the need for
continuation of the pledged funding, which totals $450,000 for 1998. Those projects include land
acquisition and construction of a $10 million maintenance facility; construction of 50 bus shelters;
and replacement of half the system's fleet. Shrum said the authority prefers to pay cash for the
capital improvements as opposed to financing options, which officials said could end up doubling
the cost of the projects.
Rob Ford asked that the Council revisit the funding on a yearly basis.
Bob McLaurin stated this is a yearly contribution over 5 years and is not a 5-year commitment.
Councilmembers Kevin Foley and Bob Armour expressed support for Vail's continued funding.
• Councilmember Sybill Navas asked for additional information and wants to see more specific
cost figures before making a decision,
Councilmember Kevin Foley requested and the Council agreed to postpone its vote on the
funding issue until all seven Council members are present.
Mayor Rob Ford thanked Jim, Mike and Vicki for their presentation and will wait until the all
seven members of Council are present before voting on this item.
The sixth item on the agenda was an update by the Vail Tomorrow Building Community Team
represented by Stan Cope.
Stan Cope, representing a sub -team of the Vail Tomorrow Building Community team,
provided an update regarding the group's interest in pursuing a community center for Vail.
Construction of a community center is one of 40 Vail Tomorrow actions endorsed by the
community. Cope said the sub -team is being formed to identify potential partners for such a
facility and to involve the community in generating a list of "wants and needs." He said the group
would be returning to the Council soon to propose a grassroots, consensus -building community
collaboration process that would move the issue forward with the goal of enhancing Vail as a
community. He said the Council also would be asked to help share the cost of the process.
Another potential partner, he said, is the Vail Recreation District (VRD).
Kirk Hansen, a VRD board member, acknowledged VRD's interest and willingness to participate
in a community dialogue.
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Councilman Bob Armour, warned that the town, whether it be requests for an aquatic center,
bowling alley, etc., will be unable to fulfill everyone's wish lists and there are funding constraints.
Councilmember Sybill Navas, who's been attending the sub -team meetings, said it will be
important for everyone to agree on how decisions will be made up front to avoid problems later
on. She also stated that the idea of a community center came from a few teams wish list, not
just the Vail Tomorrow Building Community team.
Mayor Rob Ford thanked the group for taking the project on and asked that the Council be
apprised of the group's activities so as not to duplicate efforts.
The seventh item on the agenda was a presentation by the Vail Tomorrow Affordable Housing
Team represented by Kent Rose.
Kent Rose, a member of the Vail Tomorrow, Affordable Housing Team, thanked the
Council for its commitment to work with the community to identify a permanent funding source
for housing by May 1. Kent Rose said the team wished to lend support for consideration of
reallocating up to 50 percent of the real estate transfer tax (RETT) revenues. He also asked if
the Council had any tasks it wanted to hand off to the team, now that the group has identified
and forwarded, through Vail Tomorrow, its recommendations on potential housing sites as well
as other methods to increase Vail's housing inventory. He also stated the Vail Tomorrow
Affordable Housing Team would like Vail Associates to continue to support and provide for their
employee needs.
Mayor Rob Ford said the Council is committed to looking at all potential funding sources above
and beyond the RETT tax. He stated the town will initiate a process to present to the public to
address RETT tax, similar to the West Vail Interchange process and May 1, 1998 is the deadline
date to have a process in place.
David Corbin, representing Vail Associates (VA), speaking on behalf of Jack Lewis, who heads
up VA's housing program, described VA's role in development of the RiverEdge project in Avon
and offered the company's full support and participation in constructing similar developments in
Vail. He also stated he would like to see other private entities participate in this effort.
Stan Cope, a business manager, also spoke to Council and asked that private sector
participation be extended to some of the smaller businesses, as well.
Chuck Ogilby, a member of the housing team, complimented the Council for its housing
commitment and asked that Council use its political will to overcome the wave of NIMBYism that
will likely occur as a result of the effort. Chuck Ogilby also asked the Council to consider an
incentive program that would make it worth his while to continue making his unrestricted
employee housing units available to local employees in the future. He also encouraged the
Council to consider inclusionary zoning and to buy existing units to help accelerate the supply of
deed -restricted units.
Mayor Rob Ford stated that the town wants to enter into a discussion with Timber Ridge owners
to maintain and preserve it as locals housing. The Council is also looking at buildings with
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. caretaker apartments to be used as local housing and encourages additional caretaker units to
be used as locals housing.
Rob Levine, a member of the Lionshead Merchants Association, said he, too, appreciated
Council's commitment. He asked Council to be "leaders" in the process, not "listeners", and
supported spending RETT funds for this process.
Anne Esson, a member of the Vail Tomorrow Affordable Housing Team and East Vail resident,
noted that only a small portion of RETT is actually used for open space acquisition.
Kaye Ferry, a member of the Vail Village Merchants Association, said the Vail Village Merchants
Association January, 1998 meeting was about housing issues. She stated the most critical need
is for seasonal housing within Vail's boundaries.
The eighth item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1998, an
ordinance amending Section 1-5-11A Establishing the Time of the Town Council Regular
Meeting Dates.
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney, stated the ordinance was drafted at the request of Council.
Council wanted an ordinance amending the time of the regular meeting which is presently set at
7:30 p.m. The ordinance as drafted will allow each Council to consider the appropriate starting
time at its organizational meeting following the biennial Council elections, which can then be
41 approved by resolution so the Municipal Code does not have to be recodified each time.
Councilmember Bob Armour made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2, Series of 1998 on first
reading, and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Kevin Foley. A vote was taken, there
was unanimous approval, 5-0.
The ninth item on the agenda was seconding reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1998, an
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, Town Planner, explained the purpose of the ordinance was to change the
deadline dates for major exterior alterations in Lionshead, CCII Zone District. The deadlines are
currently scheduled for the fourth Monday in February and the fourth Monday in September.
Dominic stated the Town is currently engaged in stage 3 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.
Staff believes that the Town should allow the master planning process to proceed and at the
same time allow potential applicants more flexibility with submittal deadlines in 1998.
Tom Moorhead stated this was a temporary moratorium issue and should apply to all zone
districts within the Lionshead study area. He also stated the time restrictions are of a
• reasonable duration to June 1998.
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Mayor Rob Ford clarified that this ordinance was drafted due to Lionshead Master Plan and does
not support a moratorium of the deadline date,
Councilmember Mike Arnett stated that this request should apply to all zone areas not just
Lionshead.
Councilmember Sybill Navas agreed with Mayor Ford and doesn't like the moratorium aspect of
the ordinance.
Councilmember Sybill Navas made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1, Series of 1998, with a
change deleting the submittal deadlines. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kevin
Foley. Further discussion ensued. A vote was taken. Councilmembers Mike Arnett and Bob
Armour dissented. The motion did not pass.
Councilmember Kevin Foley made a motion to table this item, Councilmember Bob Armour
seconded the motion. Motion withdrawn.
Mayor Rob Ford asked for another motion.
Councilmember Mike Arnett made a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1,
Series of 1998 with the modification that the submittal deadlines for CCI and CCII zone districts
be eliminated for the 1998 calendar year so that both zone districts would be treated equitably
and fairly. This motion was seconded by Councilmember Kevin Foley. A vote was taken, there
was unanimous approval, 5-0.
The tenth item on the agenda was a Loading and Delivery update.
Police Chief Greg Morrison updated the Council on loading and delivery during the Holidays. He
stated there because of staffing shortages, it was difficult to man Checkpoint Charlie and the
temporary road block on Hanson Ranch Road effectively. The experimental barricade concept
at Hanson Ranch Road was installed during the morning and afternoon peak periods during a
21-day period over the holidays to discourage use of the area for skier and employee drop-off,
which had been clogging up loading and delivery operations.
Chief Morrison said the effort was successful in defending the 10 parking spaces for delivery
trucks, but stated the drop-off problems were displaced to other neighborhoods. Morrison also
described current obstacles in hiring additional personnel to staff the barricade. He said the
department has been understaffed in the code enforcement division all season long due to the
lack of applicants.
Councilman Michael Arnett suggested looking into an automated system that would control traffic
on Hanson Ranch Road.
Chief Morrison stated an automated system would solve some problems but create new ones
such as the problem of getting a code out to different people needing access, it would be labor
intensive.
Chief Morrison stated a reorganization of the code enforcement division, which includes a
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proposal to add animal control to its services (now being contracted with Eagle County), will
improve current staffing levels by converting seasonal positions to full-time positions.
Jim Lamont, of the East Village Homeowners Association, requested the barricade experiment
be continued, as well as increased enforcement in the other neighborhoods, to fulfill the town's
commitment to help with traffic flow coordination at the Golden Peak ski base during its first year
of operation.
Diana Donovan, a long-time resident, said she opposed preferential treatment on public streets
and said she is opposed to the concept of gated neighborhoods in Vail.
Chief Morrison made a recommendation to Council to keep Checkpoint Charlie manned 7 days a
week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through April 12.
Council agreed to continue increased staffing at Checkpoint Charlie (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) at least
through April 12 to improve coordination of loading and delivery in the Village.
The eleventh item on the agenda was the Town Manager Report.
Bob McLaurin had nothing to add to his report.
Councilmember Kevin Foley suggested the town staff go to the next Vail Village Merchant
Association meeting and inform them about the upcoming public and private construction
projects that are planned for the Village during the spring and summer.
• As there was no further business, Councilmember Mike Arnett made a motion to adjourn,
Councilmember Kevin Foley seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed
unanimously, 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m.
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR FEBRUARY 3
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Navas
Please note: The format of the afternoon work session has changed. These sessions,
beginning at 2 p.m. each week, are now used for council information -gathering and
discussion, while the twice -a -month evening business meeting will focus on citizen input
and legislative decisions. Both sessions are open to the public. Also, Councilmembers
have asked to change the start time of the evening meeting to 7 p.m. (30 minutes earlier)
and to keep the length of the evening meeting to a maximum of three hours. An ordinance
changing the start time was approved on first reading last night and will be considered for
second reading at the Feb. 17 meeting. if approved on second reading, the ordinance
will take effect March 3.
--Continuation of Town Council Retreat Discussion of the Critical Strategies and Objectives
In a continuation of its earlier retreat, the Council explored a variety of topics and agreed to add
the following to the work plan list (please see news releasd-dated Jan. 16 for the first set of
priorities re: Housing and Lionshead Redevelopment):
Marketina
• Send a letter to the stake legislature in support of enabling legislation that would allow for
creation of a regional marketing district, possibly from Wolcott to Vail.
Loadina & Delivery
• Review/modify, then move forward with an expanded technical analysis on loading and
delivery that will evaluate all options and provide for a series of incremental solutions
over the long term.
Parkina_ & Transoortation
• Survey riders on Vail's transit system (along with the regional system), to evaluate needs
• Conduct an analysis of long-term transportation needs and costs.
• Investigate alternative means of transportation.
• Work with the Village and Lionshead merchants to explore a parking voucher program.
• Review parking and transit programs to come up with an equitable plan by June 1998.
• Play an active role in the MIS 1-70 corridor study.
• Research mitigation options to reduce highway noise from 1-70.
• Explore summer paid parking options.
Community Collaboration
• Create opportunities for Council "walkabouts."
• Continue Vail Community Photo during Spring Clean-up Day in May.
• Establish a Fall Clean -Up Day in October.
• Continue participation, sponsorship of Community Chats/Mixers as recommended by Vail
Tomorrow.
• Determine need, components for proposed Community Center.
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• Review and continue Vail Tomorrow next steps.
Capital Proiects
• Communicate and coordinate summer construction projects (public and private) with
affected interests in Vail Village; begin the dialogue now.
--Information Update
Andy Knudtsen, the town's senior housing policy planner, said the town has received six
proposals from design -build teams for the Red Sandstone Creek housing development and the
town -owned A -frame property in West Vail, The deadline for proposals was noon Feb. 3. Three
other teams presented proposals pertaining to the financing and real estate sales portion of the
development. Knudtsen says the town will select a team within a week with a goal of keeping
the project costs down to $125 per square foot. For more information, contact Knudtsen at 479-
2440.
Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer announced a send-off reception to be held
Wednesday at the Colorado Ski Museum for Vail's Olympic competitors. Councilmembers
expressed their support and asked that a mayoral proclamation be prepared extending the
community's best wishes for a safe and successful competition.
--Council Reports
Sybill Navas reported on her presence at a Chamber of Commerce retreat in which three goals
were established: 1) to facilitate creation of a permanent funding source for marketing; 2) to
consolidate information services between the Chamber and Vail Valley Tourism and Convention
Bureau; and 3) to serve as a facilitator in addressing local and regional issues. Also, Navas
gave an update on the annual meeting of the Vail Valley Exchange (sister cities). She said the
organization is making plans to send a Vail Valley delegation to Mt. Buller, Australia in August.
Also, the group is interested in establishing additional visibility in the community to allow local
employers to tap into its already -established and successful foreign exchange placement
program.
Mayor Rob Ford reported on a meeting held Feb. 2 that included representation from the towns
of Vail, Avon, Minturn, Eagle, Gypsum and Basalt. Ford said the group, comprised of mayors
and managers, expressed frustration with Eagle County's responsiveness to growth concerns
outlined by the municipalities regarding such projects as Vail Valley Centre and Adam's Rib.
Ford said the group will forward a letter to the county commissioners outlining their concerns.
--Other
Kevin Foley asked about the status of the library remodel; the facility reopened on Tuesday.
Bob Armour distributed an article from the Vail Daily outlining a proposal by Beaver Creek
Resort to use a fine system to help reduce the number of false fire alarms. Armour has been
advocating a similar penalty within the Town of Vail and reminded colleagues yesterday of his
continued interest.
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Navas
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--Citizen Participation
Sue Dugan, a West Vail resident and native of Australia, said she had just returned from a visit 40
to Australia and would like to address the Council at a future date to share materials and
photographs she collected regarding the function and design of roundabouts in her home
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--Presentation to the Mayor by Mt. Buller Students
The two exchange students from Mt. Buller, Australia (Amy Jakolew and Edwina Sigmund),
presented Mayor Rob Ford with a letter from the manager of the Delatite Shire in Australia. The
students have been in Vail for the past six weeks and will be returning to Australia Feb. 17.
--Mayoral Proclamation
The Council voted 5-0 to approve a mayoral proclamation congratulating locals Chad Fleischer,
Sacha Gros, Sarah Schleper and Barrett Christy as 1998 U.S. winter olympians.
--Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority Presentation
Mike Gallagher, chairman of the Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority, asked the
Council to continue its five-year funding commitment to the authority. The authority has asked
the town for an $86,000 contribution in 1998. Requests also have been asked this year of the
other original funding partners: Town of Avon, $62,500; Beaver Creek Resort Company,
$225,971; and Eagle County, $75,324. Gallagher said it was the board's hope that Vail would
continue its contribution to set the example for the other entities. Several entities have
questioned the need to continue the five-year funding commitment, launched in 1996, because
of healthier than expected sales tax collections (which funds the bulk of the system). In
response, the authority's director, Jim Shrum, outlined a list of upcoming capital expenses that
he said documents the need for continuation of the pledged funding, which totals $450,000 for
1998. Those projects include land acquisition and construction of a $10 million maintenance
facility; construction of 50 bus shelters; and replacement of half the system's fleet. Shrum said
the authority prefers to pay cash for the capital improvements as opposed to financing options,
which officials said could end up doubling the cost of the projects. Councilmembers Kevin Foley
and Bob Armour expressed support for Vail's continued funding, while Sybill Navas asked for
additional information. Then, at Foley's request, the Council agreed to postpone its vote on the
funding issue until all seven members are present.
--Vail Tomorrow Building Community Team Update
Stan Cope, representing a sub -team of the Vail Tomorrow Building Community team,
provided an update regarding the group's interest in pursuing a community center for Vail.
Construction of a community center is one of 40 Vail Tomorrow actions endorsed by the
community. Cope said the sub -team is being formed to identify potential partners for such a
facility and to involve the community in generating a list of "wants and needs." He said the group
would be returning to the Council soon to propose a grassroots, consensus -building community
collaboration process that would move the issue forward with the goal of enhancing Vail as a
community. He said the Council also would be asked to help share the cost of the process.
Another potential partner, he said, is the Vail Recreation District (VRD). Kirk Hansen, a VRD
board member, acknowledged VRD's interest and willingness to participate in a community
dialogue. In response to the presentation, Mayor Rob Ford thanked the group for taking the
project on and asked that the Council be apprised of the group's activities so as not to duplicate
efforts. A word of caution was offered by Councilman Bob Armour, who warned that the town --
whether it be requests for an aquatic center, bowling alley, etc. --will be unable to fulfill
everyone's wish lists. Councilmember Sybill Navas, who's been attending the sub -team
meetings, said it will be important for everyone to agree on how decisions will be made up front
to avoid problems later on. For more information, contact Stan Cope at 479-9530.
M --Presentation by the Vail Tomorrow Affordable Housing Team
Kent Rose, a member of the Vail Tomorrow Affordable Housing Team, thanked the
Council for its commitment to work with the community to identify a permanent funding source
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for housing by May 1. Rose said the team wished to lend support for consideration of
reallocating up to 50 percent of the real estate transfer tax (RETT) revenues. He also asked if
the Council had any tasks it wanted to hand off to the team, now that the group has identified
and forwarded, through Vail Tomorrow, its recommendations on potential housing sites as well
as other methods to increase Vail's housing inventory. In response, Mayor Rob Ford said the
Council is committed to looking at all potential funding scenarios above and beyond the RETT
tax. Also appearing before the Council was David Corbin, representing Vail Associates. Corbin,
speaking on behalf of Jack Lewis, who heads up VA's housing program, described VA's role in
development of the RiverEdge project in Avon and offered the company's full support and
participation in constructing similar developments in Vail. Stan Cope, a business manager, also
spoke. to Council and asked that private sector participation be extended to some of the smaller
businesses, as well. Next, Chuck Ogilby, a member of the housing team, complimented the
Council for its housing commitment and asked that Council use its political will to overcome the
wave of NIMBYism that will likely occur as a result of the effort. Ogilby also asked the Council to
consider an incentive program that would make it worth his while to continue making his
unrestricted employee housing units available to local employees in the future. Also, Ogilby
encouraged the Council to consider inclusionary zoning and to buy existing units to help
accelerate the supply of deed -restricted units. Also, Rob Levine of the Lionshead Merchants
Association said he, too, appreciated Council's commitment. He asked Council to be "leaders"
in the process, not "listeners." Other Vail Tomorrow team representatives who spoke on the
topic included Anne Esson, who noted that only a small portion of RETT is actually used for
open space acquisition; and Kaye Ferry who said the most critical need is for seasonal housing
within Vail's boundaries.
--Ordinance Establishing the Start Time for the Town Council Evening Meeting
The Council voted 5-0 on first reading to approve an ordinance that clears the way for evening
Council meetings to begin at 7 p.m. (30 minutes earlier than now) following second reading on
Feb. 17.
--Ordinance Waiving the Major Exterior Alterations Application Deadlines for 1998 for the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Study Area
The Council voted 5-0 to drastically modify second reading of an ordinance regarding the town's
application deadlines for major exterior alterations. As approved, the Council voted to eliminate
such submittal deadlines in commercial cores I and II for the 1998 calendar year. Originally,
Council had considered an ordinance that would have created a temporary moratorium for
project submittals within the Lionshead Master Plan study area. But upon reflection,
Councilmembers said they would rather treat application requirements in Vail Village and
Lionshead uniformly. That means applicants within the Lionshead master plan study area will
have to take their chances when submitting redevelopment proposals between now and
completion of the master plan, according to Councilmembers. For more information, contact
Mike Mollica in the Community Development Department at 479-2144.
--Loading and Delivery Update
As a follow-up to a work session topic on Jan. 21, Councilmembers agreed to continue
increased staffing at Checkpoint Charlie (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) at least through April 12 to improve
coordination of loading and delivery in the Village. And, although opinions were mixed
regarding the effort's success, Councilmembers said they had no other choice but to abandon
the experimental barricade concept at Hanson Ranch Road due to the town's staffing shortages.
The barricade was installed during the morning and afternoon peak periods during a 21-day
period over the holidays to discourage use of the area for skier and employee drop-off, which
had been clogging up loading and delivery operations. While Police Chief Greg Morrison said
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the effort was successful in defending the 10 parking spaces for delivery trucks, he said the
drop-off problems were displaced to other neighborhoods. Morrison also described current
obstacles in hiring additional personnel to staff the barricade. He said the department has been
understaffed in the code enforcement division all season long due to the lack of applicants.
Eventually, Morrison said a reorganization of the code enforcement division, which includes a
proposal to add animal control to its services (now being contracted with Eagie County), will
improve current staffing levels by converting seasonal positions to full-time positions.
Councilman Michael Arnett suggested looking into an automated system that would control
traffic at the intersection. Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association asked that
the barricade experiment be continued, as well as increased enforcement in the other
neighborhoods, to fulfill the town's commitment to help with traffic flow coordination at the
Golden Peak ski base during its first year of operation. Also speaking yesterday was Diana
Donovan, a long-time resident, who said she opposed preferential treatment on public streets.
Donovan also said she opposed to the concept of gated neighborhoods in Vail. For details,
contact Chief Morrison at 479-2209.
--Other
Councilman Kevin Foley suggested the town staff visit with members of the Vail Village
Merchant Association about the upcoming public and private construction projects that are
planned for the Village during the spring and summer.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
40 February 10 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Lionshead Master Plan, Stage III
Vail Recreation District Request to Proceed Through the Planning Process
Executive Session, Negotiations
February 17 Work Session (1 p.m. start)
Tour of TOV Publicly -Held Lands via Bus (Members of the public should RSVP to Suzanne
Silverthorn at 479-2115)
February 17 Evening Meeting
First Reading, Ordinance Amending Special Development District #4
Second Reading, Ordinance #2, Re: Change of Public Meeting Time
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