HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-21 Town Council MinutesVAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES
TUESDAY, September 21, 1999
7:00 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on
Tuesday, September 21, 1999. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro-Tem
Kevin Foley
Sybill Navas
Michael Jewett
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Rob Ford, Mayor
Bob Armour
Mike Arnett
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Rick Sackbauer, a Vail resident, stated
he is concerned about parking for the Vail Mountain School events. He recently attended a
sports event and was issued a "warning" ticket by a code enforcement officer. Several guests
and locals received 'warning' tickets during this event for parking on the streets near the school.
The school parking was full and guests had no where else to park. He was told they should
park in the Vail Parking Structure and take the bus. He checked the bus schedule and found
the bus runs once an hour and was not a good solution to the parking problem. He suggested
that the code enforcement division be changed to guest services.
Glen Davis, President of Alpine Bank addressed the Council next. He concurred with the
comments by Rick Sackbauer, as there were guests who were ticketed for parking near the
Booth Creek Falls parking area. He is also a Vail Junior Hockey board member and said that
the Dobson Ice Arena is over -utilized and wants to see increased ice facilities in town. He also
stated that if a second sheet of ice is built down valley, people would go down valley. He said
this is a great opportunity for another facility to be built in Vail to keep families in Vail.
Kelly Cloutre said she had addressed the Council at their last meeting regarding the traffic flow
issue in Vail Village and wanted to present an idea to move Checkpoint Charlie to the park on
Vail Road and Meadow Drive,
Jim Mueller, a resident in Lionshead, stated the community facilities plans would impact him
greatly and he wanted to request that the quietness is preserved in his neighborhood. He said
the adventure center should be sound insulated.
The second item on the agenda was the consent agenda.
a. Resolution No. 13, Series of 1999, a Resolution Designating The Signers Authorizing
Execution Of Transfer Of Funds On The U.S. Bank Super Now Public Funds Account ##
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122701187298, For The Town Of Vail, Permitted By The Charter Of The Town, Its
• Ordinances, And The Statutes Of The State Of Colorado.
b. Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1999, second reading of an ordinance amending Title 12
Zoning and Title 13 Subdivisions of the Town of Vail Code, and creating a new Title 14,
Development Standards, providing for the establishment of development standards for
property in the Town of Vail and providing for the adoption by reference the Town of Vail
Development Standards Handbook.
Council member Kevin Foley made a motion to approve the consent agenda, and Council
member Sybill Navas seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously, 4-0.
The third item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 24, Series of 1999, an
Ordinance Amending Title 12, Zoning Regulations, by Adding a New Zone District as Chapter
9D: Affordable Housing District and Providing For Special Provisions.
Council member Kevin Foley made a motion to table Ordinance No. 23 & Ordinance No. 24,
Series of 1999 (item no. 4) to the October 5 meeting, Council member Mike Jewett seconded
the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
The fourth item on the agenda was a recommendation on community facility uses to continue
to explore and which design team should be chosen.
Council member Sybill Navas said she was chosen to make comments at the podium as an
advocate and representative for the community facilities plan. She said she has attended the
community facilities meeting from the beginning as a Town Council representative. She said
everyone in attendance believed it was important to move forward with this process. One of the
questions asked was what was missing from the town. After two years, there has been a better
understanding and knowledge of what is needed. The community facilities plan has been
moving forward by interested parties and community members. She gave special thanks to
Greg Moffet and Kirk Hansen for keeping the movement in process. She also thanked Russ
Forrest and Suzanne Silverthorn for helping to bring the process to this point. She said they
had made a trip to Green River, Wyoming, a small rural community, and toured their facilities.
The facilities in Green River were great. She said it was a shame that a small community has
better community facilities that the Town of Vail. The Town Council committed to this process
and she encourages the next Town Council to keep this process going. This is an opportunity
to leave a long-lasting legacy and to implement common goals of the community.
Russ Forrest, Community Development Director, invited the members of the Community
Facilities team to speak to the Council and public.
Piet Pieters, representing the Vail Recreation District (VRD), said he there was a need for a
second sheet of ice next to Dobson Ice Arena. The arena is a host to many tournaments and
ice skating events. He said there is also a need for a new gymnastics facility as there are over
100 kids on a waiting list. There are new locker rooms going in Dobson next April but there is a
need to expand the seating capacity and there is a great need for a second sheet of ice.
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Diane Johnson, representing the Youth Services Department of the VRD, said a family `fun'
. center would be a vital facility that needs to be a part of the hub site. She stated that 40% of
the guests in Vail do not ski. A variety of activities such as a bowling alley, skateboard park,
arcade, senior activities, etc. would enhance opportunities for community residents to come to
Vail as well as serve our guests. She said 45% of the children who use the VRD facilities come
from families who live here.
Greg Moffet said he has been involved in the Vail Tomorrow process. He has children and lives
in West Vail. At this time the West Vail area does not have a park within walking distance to
the homes. He said this is an opportunity for the town to meet the basic needs of the
community. There are many children who live in the town. He invited the Council to the
neighborhood to see just how many children live in Vail. With this plan, maybe some of the
families down valley will move back to Vail. He said the Council had asked for volunteers to
make recommendations. These recommendations are based on lots of public input. Council
voted and approved to move forward on the community facilities issue and now he is asking the
Council to meet the promise and move this process forward.
Tom Steinberg said he was speaking for himself and for the residents who want a performing
arts and visual arts facility in town. The amphitheater is only available in the summer and the
town needs year-round facilities. A large indoor facility would bring out of town guests from
Denver and Grand Junction to Vail as well as locals. He said he knows of people who would be
willing to put up millions of dollars to make this facility happen. The Vilar Center in Beaver
Creek can accommodate up to 550 seats but we need a larger facility. He said the aging
population would support this large of a facility. This facility could compliment the Vilar Center.
John Garth, representing the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau, said whatever is built
needs to incorporate meeting facilities. There are many opportunities lost because the town
does not have facilities to accommodate large groups. He stated that seven to ten conferences
are lost per month because the town doesn't have any accommodations large enough. He said
the town is missing a significant opportunity.
Council member Mike Jewett asked where conference groups are presently set up.
John stated that the Vail Cascade Club or the Vail Marriott are presently where small groups
are sent. The Vail Cascade Club accommodates approximately 300 rooms and the Marriott
can accommodate around 349 rooms.
John Horan -Kates, from the White River Institute, stated they are providing general support and
asks Council to approve the recommendations. The hub -site facility represents a crossroads
for the community. People are looking for a place to connect and this facility can provide it. He
said the key to the success of the facility is how it's packaged and what key elements are
included. The public and corporations will contribute if the right elements exist. The Town of
Vail shouldn't head up this project. A neutral entity should spearhead this project. He said a
Vail cultural center's time has come.
Chris Moffet, representing the Vail Recreation Board, said she is a resident of West Vail. She
said there is a need to provide facilities for the constituents. She said there are not enough
playing fields and facilities to provide adequate services. The facilities need to provide services
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for guests and the community. There is a need to provide services to the children of the
• community in the area of a second sheet of ice and a gymnastics facility.
Rod Slifer stated he has been in Vail since 1962 and he summarized what had been said so far.
Everyone has a good sense of what has gone before and we have a long way to go. We need
to build consensus to build these projects. The timing is perfect, we need to get on track and
get these facilities going. We need to work together and be respectful of each other. It's time
to stop talking and time to start doing.
Russ said an event center at the charter bus lot is a possibility. Funding would be necessary
for any type of performing arts center or adequate conference facilities. There is a need for a
year-round event facility that could be used for large community events, conferences, or special
events that could accommodate over 1000 people. He also said that this type of facility would
not be presented for a public funding without having significant private funding in place. The
next step is to complete a market analysis and the team is recommending the EDAW design
team to move forward with this project. The implementation on some of the ideas could be
done within one year, such as the Dobson Ice Arena improvements and the best case time
frame for additional facilities construction within the next two to three years. The blue team
(EDAW) was the highest ranked group among the three teams. For their ideas, proven
experience, balance of creativity and practicality, the team is familiar with town codes, and there
are lots of experts on the team. Russ also reviewed some possible satellite uses such as a
pavilion, youth activities center, recreation fields, gymnastics, and community pool. He also
discussed the need for issuing an RFP for a design team for Donovan Park.
Council member Ludwig Kurz asked for public input at this time. He requested that people
keep their comments to three to four minutes, sign their names on the pad at the podium, and
not to be repetitive with their comments.
Tom Moorhead stated that the Donovan Park trial was set for June 19, 2000. He said it's
appropriate to discuss and explore opportunities, in spite of the pending litigation.
Council member Ludwig Kurz thanked the Community Facilities team for all their hard work. He
also asked Russ if the use of private lands and condemnation was discussed.
Russ Forrest said that the team is not looking at condemnation of any private lands.
Jerry Stevens, a resident of Vail for 28 years said he wants less talk and more action,
specifically regarding the Dobson Ice Arena. The need has been there for 10 years. Build a
second sheet of ice as soon as possible. He asked why is the start date two to three years
down the road?
Russ said the sooner they can reach consensus the sooner something can be built. It takes
approximately 8-12 months to design a building and do the technical work. He said phasing of
a building is a possibility.
Paul Rondeau, a resident of Vail for over 15 years, stated he is concerned about getting to the
locations safely and parking. Are these issues going to be addressed?
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Russ said that they would be engaging a team to look at the access of the site and parking
• issues, traffic demands, etc. as they go through the process.
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager, said they are talking to the State of Colorado about adding a
pedestrian crossing at the Simba Run area. This crossing will be happen regardless of this
process.
Steve Zorichak stated he has been coming to Vail since 1963 and wants the community to be a
great resort. CDOT needs to do constructive improvements, he wants to reduce the speed of
large vehicles from East Vail to West Vail, and reduce the noise of brake jakes, and beautify the
parkways with flowers, trees, etc. He encouraged the Council to hire the team with Zehren &
Associates on it.
Brad Hutchison a Vail Recreation District gymnastics coach, stated a gymnastics facility is
needed. The facility they now occupy is in very poor shape. There is a waiting list of over 200
children in the valley.
Ethan Moore, a resident of four years, stated there are lots of children in Vail. He fully supports
the proposals and wants the Council to support the proposals.
Council member Mike Jewett asked Ethan what he thinks about a facility at Vail Commons.
Ethan said he has no problem with what is proposed. However, any parking would need to be
assessed and be accommodated in the City Market parking area. He said the kids love the
pocket park and the only concern he has is the potential traffic.
Phil Hoversten, a long-time resident, said he doesn't understand why the process is taking so
long. He said Vail is dying and facilities are needed as soon as possible. He said if the
Council doesn't support this process, the business community will not survive. This plan
supports the business community. He wants to take action now, no more studies.
Mayor Pro-tem Ludwig Kurz said he doesn't have a comment on why it can't move faster. He
doesn't believe Vail is dying but said they should move forward as quickly and efficiently as
possible.
Moe Mulrooney, representing the Learning Tree and ABC School, said the current proposal is a
wonderful dream compared to the nightmares they have been having to raise $500,000 for
another facility or move down valley. She thanked everyone for their support and efforts.
Steven Kirchner, a 14-year resident, said he is pleased by the community facilities team
comments regarding the emphasis on community. He asked if the Bright Horizons space has
been explored to remain a child care facility. He said it is important to have affordable child
care in Vail. This avenue still needs to be pursued.
Diana Donovan, a long-time resident, said to look at the uses at Donovan Park and move some
of the facilities onto the hub site.
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Paul Jeppson, a down valley resident (but also a previous Vail resident), stated it is critical not
to overlook the children's needs. Look at what the facilities are doing for the community and for
the children. If it becomes too difficult to live here, and the needs of the community are not met,
the quality of good employees will be gone also. The reality is that if you don't spend money on
the families and employees, guests will not come either. We need to move forward quickly and
do something that supports the children's programs.
Rick Sackbauer said he has three children that have gone to preschool in Vail. It is getting old
driving his children down valley for activities. He supports moving forward with the gymnastics
facility because that facility will go away when the Eagle Valley Water & Sanitation District
expands.
Farrow Hitt, a local resident, said his daughter went to ABC school. A daycare facility needs to
be a part of any community facilities plan. He would be willing to help raise funds if the funding
is not available. He wants the Council to move forward and support this program.
Bob Moroney, a down valley resident, stated he wanted to go on record that the community
should not be deceived by the idea that if a community facility is built, it will build community.
He said not to mix the two ideas. Community is business leaders leading by example and
getting employees involved in the community. That builds community. He encouraged the
youth to get involved.
Mayor Pro-tem, Ludwig Kurz, said the Beaver Creek community feels that the Vilar Center has
helped create a community.
Carol Hymers, representing the Glen Lyon Homeowners Association, said they support the
development of community facilities in Vail 100%.
Jerry Sibley, a long time local, said there is a need to get started with something soon. A
second sheet of ice is a good place to start, He said to make sure during the planning stages
the streambeds are enhanced and not to get'nature' buried during the design process.
Chuck Ogilby, a local resident, asked if Vail Resorts will be a partner in this process and
encouraged them to be active in this process.
Russ Forrest stated that Vail Resorts has been active and will continue to be an active team
member on the community facilities team.
Rod Slifer read a letter from Peter Abuisi from the Vail Mountain School, supporting this
process.
K. Hurtt, a local resident, stated he was happy to hear the condemnation process was stopped.
He urged the Council to maintain what we have already and to properly fund and maintain
them. He said the tennis facility in Lionshead is terrible. The Town should have a policy in
place to say fix it or tear it down if the facility is privately owned.
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Kirk Hansen, a local resident, said he is pleased with what has happened so far but said there
is a lot of work yet to be done. He is in support of the team recommended by the community
facilities team and would like to see an RFP sent out for Donovan Park.
Kelly Cloutre, a long term resident, said she is encouraged by what is happening to create
community. It will be a good idea to invest in the future where children and locals and guests
can congregate. She said there was nothing to do 25 years ago. A swimming pool is a great
idea, the library is good and the schools are a great idea. She said they need to move forward.
Council member Sybill Navas said she is excited to see people at the Council meeting and the
level of support and the concepts and ideas. She said the maintenance of current facilities is
necessary and should be addressed. The goal of the facilities team is to break ground in April
of 2000. They could move faster if the hub site facilities didn't have complex issues. A second
sheet of ice is possible. She agrees that facilities do not make a community, it is more involved
than that concept. She went on record to support the team picked headed up by EDAW, the
RFP for Donovan Park, and to move forward on this process.
Russ Forrest said they are looking to Council for an overall interest of support for the RFP for
Donovan Park, approve EDAW as the team a condition of approval, and move forward on the
RFP market analysis.
Council member Mike Jewett said he is excited and ready to support this plan. He had
concerns about the Learning Tree and ABC School, concerns about the Bright Horizon space at
Vail Commons (is it necessary to spend $250,000 to improve this space) and what happened at
the end of the lease to Bright Horizons.
Bob McLaurin stated that City Market is interested in the same lease agreement as Bright
Horizons had in the past.
Council member Mike Jewett said he supports this as long as the costs remain low. He also
expressed concerns he had at the size of what's being proposed at Donovan Park. He
commended Sybill Navas for making the Open Space Committee meeting happen.
Council member Kevin Foley stated the first project that should happen is the Red Sandstone
Elementary School field. They should address concerns of access and egress traffic to
Donovan Park, also he believes that the hub site would be better for the gymnastics facility and
the second sheet of ice to better serve guests and locals alike. If the ABC School and Learning
Tree are displaced, he said the town should pick up the tab. A second sheet of ice should
begin in April of 2000.
Mayor Pro -tern Ludwig Kurz thanked the community facilities team for all their hard work and
efforts. He also thanked the public at the meeting for their input. He said Sybil[ summed the
community facilities plan up best. The components of the performing arts center at the Vilar
Center may not work in Vail. He said 38% of revenues come from ticket sales at the Vilar
Center, there needs to be no less than 2,000 to 2,500 seats necessary. He said $11 million is a
good start but still not there. He asked Russ if a motion should be made for each component
separately or together.
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Russ said it could be done together.
Council member Sybill Navas made a motion to complete a market analysis of the
recommended uses on the hub site, subject to the budget approval; approve the call for an RFP
for a separate design team to work on a master plan for Donovan Park, with public input; and
acceptance of the team comprised of EDAW, HGA, and Zehren & Associates to complete the
design process for the hub site. Council member Mike Jewett seconded the motion.
Council member Kevin Foley asked if this meant it was set in stone if this is approved.
Russ said various parts of the process needs to be explored and is not set in stone.
Council member Sybill Navas gave an example as to why the approval would not set anything
in stone, and explained how the approval gives the staff and teams permission to explore
options with what has been recommended.
Council member Mike Jewett asked what time frame would be in place for removing the dirt at
the east end of the Lionshead Parking Structure.
Russ said they would have to excavate 45 feet down to an old landfill.
Piet Peters from the Vail Recreation District didn't know how long this process would take.
Bob McLaurin said the town wants to see a set of design plans before any construction took
place.
Mayor Pro-tem, Ludwig Kurz, said he appreciated the civility and courtesy shown at the meeting
and thanked and applauded the people in attendance at this meeting.
A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
A ten-minute break was taken at 9:45 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 9:55 p.m.
The fifth item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1999, an
Ordinance Creating the Vail Local Marketing District.
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager, read a list of 33 names to the Council from various
lodges and rental agencies stating they were in support of this ordinance. The names were as
follows: Vail Resort Rentals, Sitzmark, Lodge at Vail, LionSquare Lodge, Vail Racquet Club,
Simba Run, The Wren, Vail Resort Rentals, The Chateau @ Vail, Vail Cascade Condominiums,
Homestake Condominiums, Sonnenalp Resort, Vail Realty, West Vail Lodging, Vail
International, Apollo Park Lodge, Gore Creek Properties, Vail Home Rentals, Antlers,
Destination Resorts, Vail Athletic Club, Manor Vail Lodge, Park Meadows Lodge, Evergreen
Lodge, Tivoli Lodge, Bighorn Rentals, The Galytn Lodge, Willows Condominiums, LionsHead
Inn, Vail Marriott Mountain. Resort, Vail Cascade Hotel & Club, Vail's Mountain Haus, and the
Christiania Lodge.
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0 Council member Ludwig Kurz asked if we needed specific owner names to sign,
Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney, stated Pam was reading a list of lodges and establishments
who are in support of this marketing district, she was not reading the names of who had signed
the petition. The petition had to be signed by over 50% of the commercial property owners.
Council member Kevin Foley made a motion to approved Ordinance No. 21, Series of 1999 on
second reading, and Council member Sybil) Navas seconded the motion.
Council member Mike Jewett said he has received telephone calls on a couple of issues for this
discussion. The questions were 1) was a bond posted to pay for the election, 2) due to the time
constraints, can this ordinance be revoked, and 3) can a committee be formed first before the
election.
Tom Moorhead said there was a bond posted, the timing was tight but the ordinance would be
valid and he said the committee and tax can be voted on at the same time.
A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
The sixth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's report.
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager, stated the Town Council from Mammoth Lakes, California will
be returning to Vail and invited the Council to meet with them a week from Thursday at 6:00
p.m. Also, Pam is heading up a Y2K committee that will be discussing and bringing a
contingency plan and recommendations for warming shelters, money for generators for the 911
dispatch center, etc. to Council next week.
As there was no further business, a motion was made by Council member Kevin Foley to
adjourn the meeting and Council member Mike Jewett seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously, 4-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m
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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER 21
Work Session Briefs
Council members present: Foley, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
• --Employee Recognition
AI Bosworth, a fire technician in the Fire Department and Elaine Turnbull, an administrative
secretary in the Fire Department were recognized for 15 and 10 years of service to the town,
respectively.
--Affordable Housing Zone District Discussion
In preparation for the evening meeting, the Council reviewed an ordinance which would add a
new Affordable Housing Zone District to the town's zoning regulations. See Evening Session
Briefs for details.
--Council Contributions for FY 2000
As a follow-up to last week's meeting on budget contributions, the following items were reviewed
by the Council with decisions as follows:
--Vail Community Chamber Funding Request for 2000
The Council voted 4 to 0 to approve a $20,000 funding request as a supplemental appropriation
presented by Paul Johnston of the Vail Community Chamber. This approval is premised on the
understanding the Chamber cannot return to Council before June of 2000 to request Council
contribution dollars for the year 2001. The dollars will be used to fund start-up programs such as
a pre -season marketing blitz and a 24 hour information center direct referral lines. When
questioned on what stance the Vail Community Chamber would take on the lodging tax issue,
Johnston responded as a non -political entity, they would not support or oppose the tax, a
reflection of the split within their membership.
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--Channel 5 Funding Request for 2000
The Council voted 4 to 0 to approve a $2500 funding request from Channel 5, Vail Valley
Community Television. Council recommended Channel 5 look to other funding partners to fund
the remainder of the request for $8,812 to provide technical upgrades and programming.
Additional ice time at the Dobson Arena was approved for the following days and groups:
1999
Turn It Up party - 1 day
Chamber Community Mixer -1 day (scheduled December 3, 1999)
Vail Junior Hockey Club 9 days (the first three weekends in November 1999)
2000
Turn It Up party - 1 day
Chamber Community Mixer -1 day
Vail Junior Hockey Club - 12 days (the first three weekends in November 2000 and 3 days in
April 2000)
$7,200 request by Turn It Up for a party was approved from 1999 Council Contingency funds.
$105,984 request by the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau for Lodging Quality
Initiative was defeated on a split 2-2 vote, with Councilmembers Jewett and Foley voting in
opposition, Councilmembers Kurz and Navas voting in support. A tie vote equates to a
defeated motion.
--Council Reports
Kevin Foley indicated he'd attended a Regional Transportation board meeting, as well as a
CARTS meeting last week. Ludwig Kurz stated he and Bob McLaurin had attended a meeting
wlthe Colorado Transportation Division and the message seems to be heading toward using
more "alternative" transportation, rather than continuing to add lanes and widen roads.
--Other
Sybill Navas stated a tentative meeting of the Designated Open Space Committee has been set
for Thursday, October 7, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. This is pending on a final
member being able to attend. Kevin Foley noted several members of the community had
complained the town staff was cutting the beautiful flowers too early this year, to which Assistant
Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer responded it is the town policy to cut only after the flowers are
frosted. As an example, among the first flowers the town lost this September were the
out -of -this -world nasturtiums in the north teardrop of the Main Vail Roundabout which were
frozen over the WestFest weekend. Foley went on to say he has had numerous compliments on
the flower beds this summer.
Farrow Hitt approached Council to advise the town had done a poor and inadequate job of
re -seeding the lower bench of Donovan Park following the'99 Championships. He stated
nothing was growing with the exception of thistles.
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Mike Jewett inquired whether there was a ribbon -cutting scheduled for opening of the free right
onto Interstate 70 and what the schedule for completion was. Sybili Navas asked about the
completion schedule for LionsRidge Loop, and also, when the Dancing Bear bench would be
installed at the West Vail roundabout.
It was them moved and seconded to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues and
then to subsequently adjourn the work session.
Evening Session Briefs
Council members present: Foley, Jewett, Kurz, Navas
--Citizen Participation
Rick Sackbauer, Vail resident, addressed his concerns regarding parking for the Vail Mountain
School athletic events recently held. He stated he had received a parking "warning" and was
told to park in the Village parking structure. After checking the bus schedule he felt this was an
inappropriate solution, as the East Vail bus only ran once an hour and was not a proper way to
greet out of town guests. He suggested code enforcement be changed to guest services.
Mayor Pro-tem Kurz stated that discussion has been on -going in regards to this matter.
Glen Davis, President of Alpine Bank in Vail, concurred with comments by Rick Sackbauer and
also suggested the town consider additions to the Dobson Ice Arena, as it is overutilized and
should be upgraded to keep families in Vail.
• Kelly Clouatre addressed the Council, stating she had been at their last session and spoke
regarding The Vail Village traffic flow. She asked what action had been taken regarding
Checkpoint Charlie and the traffic on Vail Road. Mayor Pro -tern Kurz stated the staff
was looking into it and would make some suggestions to the Council.
Jim Mueller, Lodge at Lionshead unit owner, stated he was in favor the blue team's solution to
redevelopment in Lionshead, in particular, the south end of the Lionshead parking structure
where the Adventure Center is being proposed. His concern was mainly the preservation of the
quietness of that area. He also stated he felt it was the hotel's responsibility to notify their guests
of their location.
--Consent Agenda
Resolution No. 13, Series of 1999, a Resolution Designating The Signers Authorizing Execution
Of Transfer Of Funds On the U.S. Bank Super Now Public Funds Account #122701187298, For
the Town of Vail, and Ordinance No. 22, Series of 1999, second reading, an ordinance
amending Title 12 Zoning and title 13 Subdivisions of the Town of Vail Code, and creating a new
Title 14, Development Standards were both approved unanimously, 4-0.
--Community Facilities Recommendation
At the evening meeting the Community Facilities team which evolved from Vail Tomorrow
recommended to the Town Council:
What Community facility uses and sites should be considered further, and
What design team should be used for the hub site to continue the design process.
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The Community Facilities Team requested that Council support the recommended next steps in
the Community Facilities process which include: 0
Hub Site (Dobson, Library, RV Parking Lot, South Side of Parking Structure)
Complete a market analysis of the recommended uses, (2"d Sheet of Ice, learning
center, family center, and event center with a performing arts function) on the hub
site.
Engage the blue team (EDAW, HGA, Zehren) to complete the design process for the
hub site.
Satellite Uses (Recreation Fields, Youth Center, Multi -use Pavilion, Pool, Gymnastics)
Staff would recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued for design teams
to develop with public input the Donovan Park design.
Complete a site plan of Donovan Community Park to include a Park/Recreation Center,
recreation fields and play equipment.
If Council would like to move forward with a housing development on Mt. Bell, the
community facilities team would recommend locating ABC & Learning Tree within
the Park Center at Donovan Park, which would provide additional housing
opportunities on Mt. Bell.
Remodel the Bright Horizons space to include community room programs, teaching
space for classes, Senior Services program space for NWCCOG, and Arts and
Crafts Room.
Note: No private lands are recommended to be used as part of this project.
After the staff presentation community members that participated on the community facilities
team presented their thoughts and support for the recommendation. Over 60 community
members attended the evening meeting. There was near unanimous support from the public at
the meeting that the recommended actions should be acted on. The Town Council voted 4-0 in
favor of the recommended actions. For more information contact Russell Forrest, Director of
Community Development at 479-2146.
--Affordable Housing Zone District
The staff presented a proposal initiated by the Town Council in June to create a new zone
district targeted at affordable housing. The proposal implements actions recommended by Vail
Tomorrow by creating additional avenues for the creation of affordable and employee housing in
the town. The proposal creates a flexible zone district that would give the Town and private
interests the opportunity to rezone property for the purpose of creating affordable housing.
The Town Council tabled consideration of the proposed ordinance and directed staff to look at
tightening up some of the development standards proposed.
For more information on the proposal, contact Dominic Mauriello, Chief of Planning, at
479-2148.
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--Vail Local Marketing District Ballot Issue
The Council voted 4 to 0 on second reading to approve an ordinance laying the groundwork for
voters to decide if it wishes to create a local marketing district. This, after Robert Fritch, Rod
Slifer and Johannes Faessler, a petitioner's committee for owners of more than 50 percent of the
assessed commercial property in Vail, petitioned the Council to request the election. If approved
by voters on Nov. 2, the Local Marketing District would administer funds generated by a second
ballot issue: creation of a 1.4 percent lodging tax which would be used to promote summer and
non -peak tourism in Vail.
--Town Manager's Report
Town Manager McLaurin stated several members of the Mammouth Lakes Town Council
members would be returning to Vail in the near future and Council would be advised as soon as
a date had been set.
UPCOMING DISCUSSION TOPICS
September 28 Work Session
PEC Report
Parking Study
Discussion of Employee Housing Unit Code Amendments
Discussion of Employee Housing Unit Guidelines
Budget Discussions
Consideration of Eagle County Offer to Purchase Berry Creek 5th
October 5 Work Session
40 Discussion of Employee Housing Unit Code Amendments
Discussion of De -Annexation Ordinance
Discussion of 2000 TOV Budget
October 5 Evening Meeting
Vail Recognition Award Presentation by Jared Staber & Emily Sargent
Appointment of Election Judges
National Walk Our Children to School Day Proclamation
First Reading, Employee Housing Unit Code Amendments
First Reading, De -Annexation Ordinance
First Reading, 2000 TOV Budget
First Reading, Supplemental Appropriation
First Reading, Police & Fire Pension
First Reading, Employee Pension
Second Reading, Employee Housing Zone District