HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-02 Town Council MinutesVAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING -- MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1998
7:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held on Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at 7:00 P.M. in
the Council Chambers of the Vail Municipal Building. The meeting was called to order at
approximately 7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
TOWN OFFICIALS PRESENT:
Rob Ford, Mayor
Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
Bob Armour
Sybill Navas
Michael Arnett
Michael Jewett
Kevin Foley
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was citizen participation.
Steve Rosenthal, representing the Village Merchant's Association, stated the Association has
decided to match the funding of $5,000 toward the "construction murals". Vail Resorts is also
matching the $5,000 bringing the total amount to $15,000. Steve said Brian Hall came in with a
budget that is under $15,000 to paint the construction walls in the Village with various murals
and paintings.
Sue Dugan, a Vail resident, thanked the Town Council for the great job on the addition of the
West Vail Roundabout. She stated that the Avon roundabout sign program should be looked at
by Council. She also thanked the Council for appointing Russ Forrest as the Community
Development Director.
Sue also said she thought there had been recreation vehicle rules already in place. She also
expressed she felt there were too many rules as it is and there was not enough enforcement to
maintain the rules and regulations we have in town. As for open house signs, she felt the
ordinance needed to allow for more directional signs. She also stated she would like the Town
to consider allowing more fences to be constructed in residential areas to address trespassing
issues and also feels the town needs an animal control officer.
Mayor Rob Ford stated there is an animal control officer that is presently contracted through
Eagle County. He said the town council has also come to the conclusion that the Town needs
its own animal control officer.
The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda approving the town council minutes
from the meeting of May 19, 1998.
Council member Bob Armour made a motion to approved the town council minutes from the
May 19, 1998 meeting. The motion was seconded by Council member Sybil] Navas. A vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The third item on the agenda was the presentation of the Mauri Nottingham Environmental
Awards.
Patrick Hamel, Environmental Health Officer for the Town of Vail, presented the winners and
runners up of the Mauri Nottingham Environmental Award. Patrick thanked the members of
award committee for their work. He presented the individual award to Ken Neubecker of Eagle
for his participation in the Eagle River Cleanup and involvement in the Eagle River Water Shed
Plan and on the environmental committee of the Vail 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships.
The business award was presented to the Vail Alpine Garden for promoting environmental
education and protection. The Vail Alpine Garden programs include xeriscaping seminars,
nature walks and talks, adoption of rare plants, and involvement of Greenstar, an environmental
certification program.
The student award was presented to Eagle Valley High School for participating in the
Environmental Education and Wetlands Project and Stream Watch program sponsored by the
Colorado Department of Wildlife. The students monitored temperature, flow, color and soil
content of local wetlands and later planted shelter -providing trees and shrubs.
• Runners up included Kim Walter in the individual category and the Trial Action Group in the
business category.
On behalf of the selection committee, Council member Mike Arnett thanked the contributors of
the prizes.
Mayor Rob Ford congratulated all participants and award winners.
The fourth item on the agenda was an update on the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships.
Ceil Folz, representing the Vail Valley Foundation (VVF), updated the town council on the
activities the VVF is working on for the 1999 World Alpine Ski Championships. The VVF has a
finalized schedule, the Opening Ceremonies start on January 30, 1999 and the championships
running through February 15, 1999. The Men's Super G was moved to Beaver Creek, and the
Men's Slalom moved to Vail. There are some race schedule changes to accommodate the
television prime time viewing schedule in Europe.
There will be hospitality houses from Italy, Austria and Germany, and twenty different hospitality
houses are expected. FIS personnel will be here in June to inspect and review courses, etc.
FIS congress accredation system is ready to go and she outlined where all the teams will be
housed. There will be 56 flag poles going up and staying up. The flags should be in place by
July 4. KUSA, is the official Denver television station for the '99 Championships. Tag Hauer is
the official timer, Delta and Swiss Air are the official airlines. There are 675 volunteer
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The Council thanked Ceil and the VV1= for all their hard work and enthusiasm.
The fifth item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1998,
Supplemental Appropriations from the Town of Vail General Fund, Heavy Equipment Fund,
Parking Structure Fund, Housing Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund,
and Facility Maintenance Fund, of the 1998 Budget and the Financial Plan for the Town of Vail,
Colorado; and Authorizing the Expenditures of Said Appropriations as Set Forth Herein; and
Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto.
Steve Thompson, Finance Director, stated there was one modification to the ordinance, the
drug enforcement grant is coming out of the General Fund and not the Police Confiscation
Fund. This does not change the dollar amount of the supplemental appropriation.
Council member Bob Armour moved to approve Ordinance No. 8, Series of 1998 on second
reading, the motion was seconded by Council member Mike Arnett. A vote was taken and was
passed by unanimous approval, 7-0.
The sixth item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 6, Series of 1998, an
ordinance amending Title 4, Business and License Regulations to Include Regulations for
Garage and Yard Sales, an Amendment to Title 11, Sign Regulations to Provide for Temporary
Signs Regarding Garage and Yard Sales and Real Estate Open Houses.
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney, said the requested changes were made to the ordinance as
directed by Council. There is a provision for one on -site temporary sign and one off -site
directional sign for both garage sales and real estate open houses. Additionally, the temporary
sign for real estate open houses will be permitted during the period of time that the property
upon which the sign is located is available for an open house presentation or three (3) days,
whichever period of time is shorter.
Tom also said he guessed the size of the temporary open house real estate signs was under
three square feet and he had not been contacted by anyone from the real estate community.
Council member Bob Armour stated that there was someone from the real estate community at
the council meeting and asked Sue Dugan for her comments.
Sue Dugan, a local realtor, stated the open house signs generally used are about 3 feet x 3 feet
in size. She requested more directional signs be allowed for open house events because of the
difficulty of getting people to some sites in town.
Council member Mike Arnett stated the reason this ordinance was drafted was to address
illegal sales of commercial goods in residential areas and it is not necessary to regulate garage
sales by requiring exemption forms.
Tom stated the municipal code does not address garage sales at this time. This ordinance
permits garage sales to take place and no sales tax will be collected for these sales. He said
the police officers, code enforcement officers and the finance department are in support of this
ordinance.
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Council member Mike Jewett asked if this ordinance would prevent retail sales people to take
goods from commercial establishments and sell the goods in residential neighborhoods.
Tom stated this is correct.
Council member Mike Jewett asked if open house signs are permitted now.
Tom explained that open house signs are not permitted now. The police department picks up
the signs upon complaints to their department.
Mayor Rob Ford stated he has spoken with several members of real estate community, and
they do not feel that the town needs to regulate signs and they recommend the Council table
this ordinance indefinitely.
Council member Kevin Foley stated the ordinance helps the code enforcement officers do their
job. If the ordinance is tabled, the town won't be in a position to pick up open house signs,
provide for garage sales, etc.
Council member Sybill Navas stated the request to allow temporary open house signs came
from real estate community saying they wanted to be allowed to have temporary open house
signs. She was disappointed that there wasn't more representation from real estate community
at the meeting. She is also concerned that the town has to regulate and write ordinances
governing these issues.
Tom Moorhead stated this ordinance will allow the activity already occurring to continue to
occur and the ordinance is reasonable in its approach. He also reiterated that commercial
sales activity is occurring in residential areas.
Council member Mike Arnett stated a compromise would be to allow a conditional use permit
for commercial goods to be sold at garage sales.
Tom said this ordinance allows for that process to happen and we can do away with requiring
an exemption form if necessary.
Council member Mike Jewett made a motion to approve on second reading, Ordinance No. 6,
1998, and was seconded by Council member Kevin Foley.
Council member Sybill Navas asked if the motion could be amended to exempt the need for the
exemption form.
Council member Mike Jewett stated he would agree to amending the motion to delete the
requirement for an exemption form and was seconded by Council member Kevin Foley.
Council member Bob Armour asked which section of the ordinance this takes place.
Tom Moorhead said he would add a sentence to Section 2 under the business and license
section which will include language to waive filling out of an exemption form.
A vote was taken, the motion passed with a vote of 5-2, Council members Mike Arnett and
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Mayor Rob Ford against.
The seventh item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report.
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager, stated they are looking at bond market changes, Motorola and
and at increasing the town's presence on the Internet. He asked the Council to approve an IS
position to be added to this department. He said it is prudent to advertise and fill the position
now. He explained the department used to be four -man department and is presently a two -man
department. The Town has more computers and technology needs than in the past and feels
the Town needs to move forward on this request.
Council member Ludwig Kurz asked about the budget implications for adding this position.
Bob stated the position may need to be partially funded by supplemental appropriations but
they may be able to fund the position without a supplemental appropriation.
Council member Ludwig Kurz supported this request.
Council member Sybill Navas stated the town council has asked for more IS services and
supports the request also.
Council member Bob Armour stated Motorola needs to be aware of black out areas for
emergency dispatch.
Further discussion ensued regarding expense, signal concerns, and timing.
Mayor Rob Ford announced there will be a Common Grounds meeting tomorrow and Thursday.
As there was no further business, Council member Kevin Foley made a motion to adjourn, and
Council member Ludwig Kurz seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 7-0.
The meeting adjourned 8:10 p.m.
ATT"T:
orele Donaldson
Town Clerk
Respect ly submitted,
Robert E. Ford
Mayor
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR JUNE 2
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan
The Council reacted favorably to a presentation by Jack Zehren of Zehren and
Associates regarding architectural concepts that would form the basis for design
guidelines to be included in the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
Those concepts include creation of a stated vision for the area that would draw upon
Lionshead's connection to its western and alpine heritage in North America with use of
appropriate materials from the local region, such as indigenous rock and wood. Other
concepts include breaking up the exterior of a building with building step -backs and a
variety of roof line heights, as well as creation of build -to lines to help frame the public
spaces. Also presented yesterday were proposed development standards within the
core area. Those concepts include increasing density from the current 25 dwelling
units per acre to 40 dwelling units per acre for redevelopment projects. Another
concept is to exclude the addition of employee housing units, fractional fee units and
accommodation units from the density count, as well as elimination of GRFA (gross
residential floor area), which is used to calculate interior square footage. Instead, the
overall mass, bulk and density of a structure would be dictated by height standards,
build -to lines, site coverage, and standards and guidelines. Mayor Rob Ford said the
community would likely have a difficult time accepting some of the concepts. He
likened GRFA to a baby's pacifier.
As the Council considers the recommendations, Ford said the Council doesn't intend to
build to the moon or take the lid off responsible development. Eager to settle on a
building height policy for Lionshead, as well as an approach for employee generation,
Councilmembers approved the following schedule:
June 9 work session Review spread sheets on density and composition of units,
and building height scenarios
. June 16 work session Discuss employee generation concepts
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July 7 work session Review summary of economic impacts generated by multiple
height scenarios
July 7 evening meeting Final decision on building height
--2001 World Mountain Bike Championships Bid/Funding Request by Vail Valley,
Foundation
After hearing a presentation from Ceil Folz of the Vail Valley Foundation,
Councilmembers offered their informal support to pursue the World Mountain Bike
Championships in 2001. The Council also expressed its non -binding support towards a
$100,000 contribution from the town should Vail be selected as avenue. The
selection timetable is as follows: bid packets due June 10; selection of a U.S. bid site in
August 1998; and final selection of the world venue in June 1999. Vail successfully
hosted this event in 1994 generating an overflow crowd of over 40,000, plus 10 hours
of television coverage and a boost in sales tax collections for the month by 27 percent.
--Ford Park Managed Parking Update
During an update on the recently -implemented managed parking program at Ford Park,
Larry Grafel, public works/transportation director, said the kick-off was productive in
that the program was effective in maximizing the use of multiple portals to the park.
Most people, he said, accepted the concept of paid close -in parking (which was
implemented on Friday) and free managed parking in the lots (which was implemented
on Saturday). Implementation will continue to be improved for the remaining 34-day
schedule, he said, with better informational and directional signs, as well as additional
public information efforts. Observations from last Friday and Saturday include: high
utilization of the recreation path along South Frontage Road from the Village Parking
Structure to Ford Park; low utilization of the town's accelerated event free shuttle
service; and acknowledgment that users had a choice regarding free parking versus
paid parking. The managed parking program will return to Ford Park on June 16th to
complement the adult softball program and Hot Summer Nights. Also, the Ford Park
parking lot will be chip sealed and striped on June 11 as an additional improvement.
Overall, Grafel said he's convinced the managed parking program is the right
approach. He thanked Mike Ortiz from the Vail Recreation District, in particular, for his
cooperation and support in notifying the softball players of the changes. For more
information, contact Grafel at 479-2173.
--Village Core Construction Update
Also yesterday, Grafel provided an update on the town's capital improvement projects
in Vail Village. The Seibert Circle construction is continuing with water work completed
and additional demolition work to occur yet this week. Grafel said the project will be
ready for foot traffic by the July Fourth holiday. The Slifer Plaza renovation also is
progressing, he said, with installation of the snowmelt system currently underway.
Also, the snowmelt project at the Vail Transportation Center is running about four days •
behind schedule, according to Grafel, as crews work to remove a feisty waterproof
covering on the top deck. For more information, contact Grafel at 479-2173.
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--Information Update
Announcements included: the joint session between the Planning and Environmental
Commission and the Vail Town Council regarding the Vail Village Inn redevelopment
application has been rescheduled from 2 p.m. June 8 to 2 p.m. June 22; April sales tax
collections exceeded last year's collections by over 20 percent (primarily because
Easter fell in April this year) putting ski season collections up 3.4 percent over the
previous ski season, thus far; efforts are continuing to organize a post fireworks concert
in Vail on July 4th to provide an outlet for the 15-to 22-year-olds who celebrate in Vail;
and Councilmembers will meet for lunch June 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at
Seasons on the Green to discuss the Common Ground public process.
Andy Knudtsen, project manager for the Common Ground process, provided an
overview of the public involvement schedule and distributed a packet that included a
copy of a petition signed by 90-plus members of the Intermountain neighborhood. The
petition urges the Council to use a one -acre parcel of undeveloped town -land
immediately west of Stephens Park as a park expansion. Councilmembers were
referred to a memo from Town Attorney Tom Moorhead indicating that although each
parcel of land under consideration in the Common Ground process has natural and
manmade characteristics, there are no legal impediments (covenants or otherwise)
which would prevent the sites from being included in the recommended alternatives.
Mayor Rob Ford called the upcoming public workshops this week a "defining moment"
for Vail's housing policy. He encouraged his fellow councilmembers to exhibit political
will while challenging his constituency to improve Vail's sense of community by
participating in the process.
Next Greg Hall, town engineer, received authorization by the Council to accept bids on
three street projects: They include G.M.C.O. Corporation of Carbondale for $196,876 to
do chip sealing in Ford Park and all streets in East Vail, to be completed by July 17,
1998; Halco Patching_ and Sealing Inc. Of Aurora for $84,500 to do slurry seal on all
roads in West Vail, Potato Patch and Main Vail, to be completed by August 14, 1998;
and Elam Construction Inc., of Grand Junction for $142,693 to do asphalt overlay on
the bus routes in West Vail and Standstone, to be completed by September 3, 1998. A
fourth bid, to overlay the Village core, will be rebid due to a calculation error by a
contractor. Mayor Rob Ford asked that announcements be placed in the newspaper to
give residents advance notice of the work.
--Council Reports
Kevin Foley shared a copy of the new Shopping Guide to Vail, a collaborative effort
between the Vail Village Merchant Association, the Lionshead Merchant's Association,
Novas and the Town of Vail. Foley also said the Trails Committee had met and was
beginning an inventory of all trails in the county. Also, he said the Bicycle Colorado
Guide is now being distributed. In addition, Foley asked that the Council be reminded
of upcoming events.
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Ludwig Kurz presented the town's Youth Recognition Award to Collins Canada during
ceremonies at Vail Mountain School. He also asked that Town Manager Bob McLaurin
become involved in discussions by the Colorado Department of Transportation to take
over the rail corridor between Gypsum and Avon for a proposed demonstration light rail
project.
Sybill Navas attended a board retreat for the Northwest Colorado Council of
Governments, which recently lost its executive director. Navas asked that growth,
transportation and regional planning be considered as issues to pursue in the future.
--Other
Rob Ford thanked everyone for filling in for him while he was on vacation. He shared
recent negative feedback from the community regarding proposed ordinances on the
regulation of garage sales and recreational vehicles and said he was wiling to back off
due to the perception of over -regulation.
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Armour, Arnett, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation
Representing the Vail Village Merchant Association, Steve Rosenthal presented an
update on a $15,000 campaign to promote shopping and dining in the Village during
this summer's construction season. The money has been split between the Town of
Vail, the Village Merchant Association and Vail Associates. Rosenthal said Brian Hall
of Blue Creek Productions has been hired to create an entertainment area near Pepi's
construction wall that will feature murals and periaktoids (3 dimensional construction art
and information dispensers).
Next, Sue Dugan of Vail presented several thoughts and suggestions. First, she
thanked the town for the appearance and user -friendliness of the West Vail
roundabouts. She suggested lane signs, similar to the ones in Avon, be used to
improve the user -friendliness of the Main Vail roundabouts. Dugan also complimented
the town for promoting Russell Forrest as director of the Community Development
Department. In addition, Dugan urged the Council to reject proposed legislation that
would regulate recreational vehicles, garage sales, garage sale signs and real estate
open house signs. Dugan said approval of the ordinances would result in over-
regulation by the town. And lastly, Dugan suggested the need for an animal control
officer assigned to the town. In response, Mayor Rob Ford said the Council had come
to the same conclusion on animal control (currently contracted out with Eagle County).
He said plans to bring animal control services back within the town's auspices are
currently being evaluated.
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--Mauri Nottingham Environmental Awards
Winners of the 1998 Mauri Nottingham Environmental Awards were presented by
Patrick Hamel, the town's environmental health specialist. In the individual category,
Ken Neubecker of Eagle was selected for his participation in the Eagle River Clean-up.
Kim Walter was runner-up for coordinating the Berry Creek Middle School recycle
program. In the business category, the Betty Ford Vail Alpine Garden was selected for
its numerous environmental efforts. TAG -Trail Action Group was named runner-up in
the business category for addressing problems of soil erosion, water quality and wildlife
conflicts on Colorado trails. And in the student category, Eagle Valley High School was
selected for its wetlands project and.environmental education programs. The annual
award, which recognizes outstanding involvement, actions or programs that protect the
valley's environment, was sponsored by the Town of Vail, Holy Cross Electric,
FirstBank of Vail, Vail Resorts and Images of Nature. For more information, please
refer to the news release issued May 28.
- 1999 World Alpine Ski Championship Update
Ceil Folz of the Vail Valley Foundation provided an update on the upcoming World
Alpine Ski Championships. Opening ceremonies have been moved to a new day --Jan.
30--so as not to compete the with the Super Bowl, she said. Also, race venues have
been finalized with 9 events occurring in Vail and 3 events in Beaver Creek. Television
coverage will provide maximum exposure in Europe, she said, with broadcasts
occurring during prime time. Already, the championships have brought numerous
visitors to Vail for planning purposes. In April, 400 hotel rooms were booked during
visits by various broadcast representatives. Then in June, a delegation of the event's
international sponsors will tour the venues. Visits by the FIS inspection team also will
take place, she said. In addition, Folz reported that 56 flag poles would be installed by
the July Fourth holiday along South Frontage Road. to promote the championships.
Also, volunteer recruitment is strong with 670 applications received, thus far. The
championships will require an estimated 1,500 volunteers. For additional information,
contact Folz at 949-1999.
--Supplemental Appropriations
The Council voted 7-0 to approve second reading of an ordinance authorizing an $8
million supplemental appropriation to the 1998 budget. Most of the changes involve
rolling forward unspent 1997 appropriations ($2.1 million) and expenditures related to
employee housing projects ($4.5 million). For details, contact Finance Director Steve
Thompson at 479-2116.
--Regulation of Garage Sales and Temporary Signs Regarding Garage Sales and Real
Estate Open Houses
The Council voted 5-2 (Arnett, Ford against) to approve second reading of an
ordinance that authorizes garage sales as well as the placement of temporary garage
sale signs and temporary real estate open house signs within the town. The ordinance
Is permits the sale of second hand goods at garage sales or yard sales within Vail's
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neighborhoods, so long as the sales are -of a non-commercial activity. The ordinance
also allows for the placement of one temporary on -site sign and one off -site directional
sign that could be used to advertise either a garage sale or a real estate open house.
The measure allows garage sales or yard sales to operate for up to three consecutive
days, but not more than six days per calendar year. An earlier provision that would
have required garage sale sponsors to fill out a sales tax exemption form with the town
prior to the event was dropped by the Council. During discussion, Town Attorney Tom
Moorhead said the ordinance would codify common practices that are in conflict with
the town's codes. For example, town codes currently prohibit garage sale and open
house signs. Sue Dugan, a member of the real estate community, suggested '
additional flexibility in the number of directional signs used to promote open houses. In
voting against the ordinance, Michael Arnett and Rob Ford said they were concerned
about over -regulation by the town. For more information, contact Tom Moorhead at
479-21 07.
--Town Manager Report
Town Manager Bob McLaurin received approval from the Council to hire an additional
staff member in the information services division to assist with the town's increased
technology needs. The information services division manages the 911 emergency
services system, as well as the town's phone and computer systems. Also yesterday,
Councilmembers received an update on discussions with Motorola about the possibility
of implementing a new 800 megahertz radio system. Councilman Bob Armour asked
that caution be used in moving ahead with a system until the coverage area is
improved.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
June 8 Luncheon 9 Seasons at the Green (11:30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.)
Review Common Ground Workshop
June 9 Work Session
PEC/DRB Review
Review of DRB Approval of Red Sandstone
Lionshead Redevelopment of Master Plan Joint Work Session with PEC
Employee Generation Discussion
June 18 Work Session
Discussion of Ordinance, re: SDD #4
Discussion of Ordinance #7, re: RV Parking
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Discussion
Discussion ordinance, re: Design Review Trigger
Discussion of Park Free After 3, Parking Revenues/Sales Tax Final Season Numbers
Bus Ridership Survey 0
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June 16 Evening Meeting
TOV Annual Community Survey Results
First Reading Ordinance, re: SDD #$
First Reading Ordinance V, re: RV Parking
First Reading Ordinance, re: Design Review Trigger
First Reading, Ordinance, re: Model Traffic Code
Discussion of Park Free After 3, Parking Revenues, Sales Tax Final Season Numbers
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan Discussion
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WORK gF.SRT0K MINTJTF.R
Tuesday, June 2, 1998
2:00 P.M.
Town of Vail Council Chambers
What follows will reflect motions and actions taken by the Vail .Town Council at their regular
work session on June 2, 1998. All members were present.
Item No. 2, Consideration of a request for funding by the Vail Valley Foundation to
support a bid to host the 2001 World Mountain Bike Championships. On a show of
hands with seven in support the Council approved to conceptually authorized expenditure
of $100,000 to support the 2001 World Mountain Bike Championships. The request was
made by Ceil Folz from the Vail Valley Foundation. A decision will be forthcoming in
August as to whether Vail is the authorized host city for the United States at which time
Council can proceed with further action.
2. Item No. 7, Other - Notification by Greg Hall of receipt of capital street maintenance
bids. Council authorized the following expenditures and approved all bids as presented,
with an appreciative thank you that these bids were under the Town Engineer's estimate.
Work schedule A, chip seal East Vail. The bid was approved for G.M.C.O. Corp. of
Carbondale, Colorado to be completed by July 17, 1998. Bid amount $196,876.00.
Work schedule B, slurry seal West Vail, Potato Patch and main Vail. Bid approved from
Halco Patching & Sealing, Inc. of Aurora, Colorado to be completed by August 14, 1998.
Bid amount $84,448.46.
Work schedule C, Village overlay. This will be rebid with the work scheduled for
September of 1998.
The final bid was work schedule D, asphalt overlays, bus routes, West Vail and
Sandstone. Elam Construction, Inc. of Grand Junction, Colorado was awarded the bid to
be completed by September 3, 1998. The bid amount is $142,693.00.
An additional note. Prior to beginning work, residences will be notified of the project,
given contacts, and provided a description and calendar of what to expect. Any questions
should be directed to Greg Hall.