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Home My WebLink About1998-10-13 Town Council Minutesit, TOWN OF VAIL 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2100 FAX 970-479-2157 MEDIA ADVISORY October 14, 1998 Contact: Suzanne Silverthorn, 479-2115 Community Information Office Please Note: There was an error in coverage of the Oct. 6 Council work session in which Councilman Kevin Foley was commenting on concerns expressed by Diana Donovan about the town's intent to sell its Ptarmigan property acquired through the recent land exchange with the U.S. Forest Service. The correction should include the following: Kevin Foley said he does not support the town's position to sell development rights on the properly to adjacent property owners, which in turn would be conveyed to the Eagle Valley Land Trust to protect the property as open space. Instead, Foley said he supports selling the land for development at fair market value. We apologize for the error. VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OCTOBER 13 Work Session Briefs Council members present: Armour, Foley, Ford, Jewett, Kurz, Navas --Budget Workshop • Town Manager Bob McLaurin gave a brief overview of the 1999-2000 biennial budget considerations including reallocation of Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) funds to cover proportionate costs of flowers, landscaping, and maintenance for all public spaces within the town; discussion of construction of a potential new fire station; and significant changes.to this two year budget from past years. In proposing to reallocate RETT funds, McLaurin indicated in year's past, actual costs of flowers, landscaping, and maintenance had been absorbed by the capital projects fund. But as the town has continued to add to and expand services to public spaces, McLaurin.said it was time to take a more realistic approach to how those dollars are allocated. In fact, the town has never charged for the collection and administration of the RETT funds, although it takes considerable time from the town attorney's and finance offices to do so. As such, McLaurin proposed to use RETT to pay for all public beautification projects. Additional discussion focused on a proposal to allocate $10,000 of RETT money to Trees for Vail, which in turn would channel those dollars to the Gore Range Nature Science School. At this point, Council expressed an interest in retaining those dollars to be dispersed directly by town staff to cover tree replacement activities within the TOV. Regarding fire service, there was considerable dialogue about: construction of a new station in West Vail; demolition and the rebuilding of a main Vail fire station at its current location; building a two -company station at a Spraddle Creek site that would accommodate better response time to West Vail, while continuing to ensure appropriate response time(s) to the Village and Lionshead commercial cores. An increase in the TOV mill levy was mentioned by Councilmembers as a possible funding source for construction. Additionally, Council requested clarification on exactly what the "ISO" rating means, how it is attained, who reviews that certification process, and what effect either building an additional' station in West Vail, building the two -company station at Spraddle Creek, or re -building the current station would have on this rating. False alarms (an ordinance is ready to be presented to Council in November), emergency response (both in town and on 1-70), and current charges for • out -of -district responses were also reviewed. When asked whether a higher priority could be given to either building a new station in West Vail or re -building the current Main Vail station, the fire chief, Dick Duran, responded that both were equally important. Council indicated the current (more) %owA RECYGY.ED PAPER and In later rl t3 g6 constNction audited es oreStMes do5help Lund a ll µ ghl\ghts<t 0_ S,bstantial tw° (ter to spend (helmrsalling that laird Add t I T not allow nd ated they . lakloTi or nVeTO stigate leasing ° budget does �Inmants, am \1 raddte Greek, . 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Fot m balances look at the possresufne in two w nloadin area On budget shows fiat as wet\ as discussions andpnt ofhe East gain wean budge,\oadrng temp°rang of Jim t-a hborhood On a at A7g-2105. allow fora Haig Pob Ford said the oast stub Vail to bers, at thawf t With the ut trom the Ski Club al a (eauest by p live, Gouncidt SK club vai\goth Sybld dis°ussi ns wfes ith inq Afterheanng vaiIValleY asks need• O tioo the she Homeowners As\Oadinrngo and untaa eras °i Haig viliag solutronb�p�hhndled through a s rote) Pap ibke ,d be Add 2/TOV Council Highlights/10.13-98 . Planning and Environmental Commission before asking for Council consideration. --Employee Housing Guidelines In preparation for the first resale of a Vail Commons unit, the Council voted 6-0 to modify the town's employee housing guidelines. The modification allows residents who currently live in deed -restricted housing within Vail to be eligible to bid on other deed -restricted homes that become available. This would enable a homeowner to move from a one -bedroom unit to a two - bedroom, or from a two -bedroom to a three -bedroom, for example. The previous guidelines allowed only first-time home buyers to compete for the housing. Originally, Council was asked to consider placing the homeowners who wish to upgrade their deed -restricted units into a top tier, giving them an advantage over other applicants for the re -sale. But Councilmembers said they'd prefer an equal purchasing opportunity for all applicants. The Vail Commons resale unit is a three -bedroom townhome that will be resold for no more than $172,230. Bids from qualified buyers and the corresponding documentation of residency and employment must be submitted by Nov. 2. Applications explaining the selection criteria, process and deadlines will be available Oct. 16. For more information contact Andy Knudtsen in the Community Development Department at 479-2440. --Information Update Councilmembers were invited to attend the 5-year TOV employee recognition dinner this Thursday. --Council Reports Kevin Foley reported on a recent Vail Pass bike path clean-up sponsored by the Eagle County . Regional Transportation Authority and Trails Committee. Foley thanked Ginny Culp, in particular, for helping to organize the event. SybiltNavas reported on her attendance at an Arts In Public Places meeting in which arrangements are underway to return the 10th Mountain division soldier art piece to Slifer Plaza. Navas said the board also is working on a location for a skier sculpture donated to the town by Mt. Buller, Australia, in recognition of its Sister Cities relationship. In addition, Navas said the board continues to contemplate the level of commitment the town has to the philosophy of art in public places. Rob Ford reported on meetings he. and Sybill Navas have held with representatives from the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau and the Vail Village and Lionshead merchant associations regarding the use of the town's business license fees and funding for regional marketing. In tabling a decision on the issue at its Oct. 15 meeting, Councilmembers had expressed interest in working out a compromise by Nov. 1. Ford indicated that much more work needs to be done. --Other Referring to a funding proposal from the Colorado Alliance for a Rapid Transit Solution (CARTS), Kevin Foley suggested talking about the request at an upcoming budget discussion. --Bob Armour thanked the town for sponsorship of a barbeque last week in recognition of the volunteers who adopted various recreation paths and neighborhood streets this past summer to help keep them clean of trash and debris. Rob Ford announced that Team Vail has won the 1998 Eco-Challenge in Morocco. He . suggested working with the Vail Valley Foundation to create a celebration in the team's honor, (more) 641) nso-0 0- 3 a mayorai proclamation. Add well as Council Highlight-0 sponsorship Of a in uired about the cost of a as well as the town's spa neighborhood to In response to a will ask properly. owners in the Glen Lyon memo from the town attorney, Kevin Foley communications consultant who consider an alternative route for snowcat access to Vail Mountain' UPCOMING DISCUSSION Topics October 20 Work Session NPP Report of Recent Board Retreat Vail village Inn We k Session Deas1on Ljpdate of Buiiding , , Patrick Padden Appeal of DRB ion by Discussion of Muiti-Family GRFA Ordinance Budget Workshop October 20 Evening Meeting GRFA First Reading, ordinance, RE: MultrFamily First Reading, Ordinance, a Bonds M introduction of Uonshead Master Plan October 2 Review o Session Leonard senclo Yea5Annversaryersary Jody SkateboardiBikDiscussion Budget e Dismount Zone Chamonix Bus Service Discussion # # # Tuesday, oetober 13,1949 2:0o P.M. it Chambers Town of Vail Count Council at their regular the Vail Town ws will October 1 notion s. All members were Present lvrth the exaeptton of Mike What follows will reflect motions and actions taken by work se Units. Arnett. Commons units, to ee housing Guidehnas ants for the resale of Vail of EComm I Item No• 6, Emp y oritzzing pp and was eventually Following discussion about p d from Ludwig (this motion and sec forward with resale of a Vail Commons unit Bob Armour moved, with aCO� A vote was approved) to approve moving ons homeowrre• amended and aPpr ter priority to current V ail Comm but not to give a grey d unanimously, 6-0, taken and the motion passe