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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-04 Town Council MinutesVAIL TOWN COUNCIL - MINUTES TUESDAY, April 4, 2000 6:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was held in the Town Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 4, 2000. The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Sybil Navas, Pro Tern Kevin Foley Diana Donovan Greg Moffet Rod Slifer Chuck Ogilby STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob McLaurin, Town Manager Tom Moorhead, Town Attorney Pamela Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager The first item on the agenda was the follow-up discussion regarding the proposed White River National Forest to solicit public comment and provide feedback on issues that warrant the • transmittal of formal comments to the U.S. Forest Service on behalf of the Town of Vail and its residents. This is a follow-up discussion on the presentations to Council by the U.S. Forest Service, the North West Colorado Council of Governments, Eagle County Commissioners Tom Stone and James Johnson, Colorado Wild and the Aspen Wilderness Workshop regarding the proposed amendments to the White River National Forest Plan. Prior to these presentations, the Town Council had the opportunity to review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the plan, forest planning documents, and maps/analysis provided by both Town of Vail and Eagle County staff. At its February 22"d meeting, the Vail Town Council raised several key issues regarding proposed plan amendments. Staff prepared an analysis of how those key issues are addressed under different plan alternatives and asked for feedback from Council in an effort to develop formal comments on behalf of the Town of Vail. Council listened to public input on alternative drafts of the White River National Forest plan, hearing presentations from 28 people, including representatives from Vail Resorts, the White River Alliance, the 10th Mountain Division Hut System and the Glen Lyon Homeowners Association. A frequently discussed topic was the possibility of a lift connection/ski portal in Minturn. Right now, neither Alternative C nor D (as drafted) would allow for a lift connection (outside a ski area) on USFS land within Eagle County. However, a formal request from the Town of Minturn to the USFS is anticipated for an "aerial transportation corridor" before the deadline for public comment to the Forest Service. Many speakers urged the Vail Town Council to "do what is right for the citizens of the town and the forest" and to take a conservative approach when reviewing the plan. Public Comments: Anthony Vangalis, a resident of Eagle County for 26 years, said he supports a modified Alternative C and is opposed to alternative D. He said under Alternative D, points of entry for winter recreation at Wildridge and Singletree will be closed to public access. Alternative D also 1 April 4, 2000 Town Council Meeting Minutes restricts snowmobile access to Red Sandstone Road and Red and White Road. Vnngnlis said there is no scientific proof that shows that skiing, motorcycling, biking, four- wheel drives, back country skiing, etc. has driven animals to extinction. Tom Steinberg, resident of Eagle County for 35 years, said the abuse and the overuse of roads and mountain bike trails which were put in illegally causes erosion. The more sediment that you have, the less fishing you are going to have. It is not just the sediment but the chemicals that go into the river which cause alege and slime which eventually kill the fish. The sediment buries the insects and the fish eggs and soon you don't have any quality fishing. Alternative D with more road closures and more control of off road vehicles of all types will protect our streams and the Town from the loss of fishing. Randy Guerriero, long time resident of West Vail and Vice President of the Snowmobile Club, said the Forest Service has promoted more public use for the last 30 years. Guerriero said let's manage the forest, not close it and encouraged the Forest Service to make a plan that works for everyone. Flo Steinberg, resident of Vail, said there are too many people using the Forest Service lands, which has resulted in a lot of abuse to the land. She said plan D is a good idea, as the Forest Service needs to cut down on the use of their land. Steinberg said it is in the best interest of the Town of Vail to vote for Alternative D. Dave Wolfe, a resident of Vail for 12 years, said there are pros and cons to Alternative D. He said the Forest Service has severely underestimated the impact that Alternative D would have >. on the valley. Alternative D drastically limits mountain biking. Basic geology of this county would not be here if it were not for erosion. Proper education is the best way to go about protecting the land instead of closing off access. Guy Ayrault, a resident of Vail, said Alternative D or Alternative I is the best way to go. He said Alternative D provides plenty of territory for those that feel the need to roar through the mountains on motorized vehicles, but it doesn't interfere with the enjoyment of the forest by people that want to use the forest in a more natural and less intrusive way. Protecting the forest will enhance the desirability of Eagle County as a place to live and visit. He said a statement was made at the last two meetings saying that species extinction should be a standard as to whether the forest should be protected. Why wait for a species to become extinct before we do anything to protect our forest. Andy Wiessner, a resident of Vail, urge the Town of Vail to support a modified alternative to Plan D and asked Council not to support Alternative C. Alternative D has doubled the timber harvest levels, two and a half times the firewood cutting, the same level of grazing, equal or superior water shed protection. As to insect control, Alternative D is far superior. Mr. Wiessner said he recommends modifying Alternative D to treat mountain bikers as horses and hikers on all roads and trails except in wilderness areas. Roads and trails should be closed unless posted open and snowmobiles should be allowed to use Vail Pass, Holy Cross City, Upper Tigawam, and Meadow Big Park areas near Fulford. He also recommended retaining roads 413 and 431 near Crooked Creek Pass. The National Forest is public land and should not be used as springboards for private real estate speculation. 0 2 April 4, 2000 Town Council Meeting Minutes Susan Tear, a Vail Valley resident, said she is hero to support Alternative D. The mountain environment is part of the package that the Town of Vail has to offer. VA has plenty of room for ski area expansion with what they already own. She said population growth will continue to be a huge factor in the Eagle Valley. Mary Jo Allen, said we need to stand up for what is right for the forest and the wildlife. Allen supports Alternative D. Tom Page, a 10-year resident of West Vail, addressed the continuing rapid disappearance of big game winter range, especially low elevation agricultural lands. From 1989 to 1998 over eight thousand acres have been converted to other uses. This loss has led to increase wildlife conflicts with people and a contributing factor to the decline of our deer herds over the past two decades. The amount of private land being converted to housing is going to increase over the next year which means these problems are not going away. Alternative D designates an increase of 45% of public land for big game winter range, reduces the number of trails open to motorized vehicles and does not allow any off trail motorized or mechanized travel. Bob Essin, resident in Vail for 10 years, said he has used the National Forest and park areas since the early 1950's. He said the Forest Service does not have the personnel to manage the backcountry on any regular basis in the summers now, how could we promote a plan that calls for more people and more funding unless we are willing to pay for it. Andy Daly, speaking on behalf of Vail Resort as president of Vail Resorts, said there are not current plans for a gondola. VA has spoken with the Town of Minturn and is working with them. is If they want to submit a plan for a gondola we will support that and will only move forward with the approval of the Minturn Town Council. As for the rail road yard real-estate development, the Minturn Town Council is the most appropriate governmental body to make those decisions. Mr. Daly said, as for the suggestion that there is going to be some kind of connection from Minturn to Gilman, Vail Resorts is absolutely opposed to that and is not asking that this be included in any part of the forest plan. As for the development of Mud Springs, he said Vail Resorts has the right to develop it but does not have any plans to develop it at this time and is considering trading it with the Forest Service. Vail Resorts supports a modified Alternative C as it would provide for a modest increase in ski terrain, reduce access for mechanized vehicles to the forest both summer and winter. It includes additional wilderness and supports more intense management of the Whiteriver National Forest. Robert Kelly -Goss, a resident of Minturn, who is running for election to the Minturn Town Council, said it would be prudent for the Vail Town Council to address the Town of Minturn regarding the ski portal because there seems to be a lot of misconceptions. Buck Elliott, a resident of Edwards, representing the Tenth Mountain Division Hut System, said Alternative D is a thoughtful and well balanced plan that correctly emphasizes the most important aspects of back country management but still allows for multiple uses. Ron Mitchell, a resident of the Eagle Valley since 1981, said Alternative I is where the Forest Plan should be heading. It emphasizes retaining the wildness of the land. Alternative C would allow ski area expansion and aerial tramways. Anything less than Alternative D is cutting our own throats. 3 April 4, 2000 Town Council Meeting Minutes • Carol Hymers, representing the Glen Lyon Home Owner Association, said there is a need to preserve the mountain environment. If we don't take action to preserve our forest we will be urbanized. With the monorail being proposed it is only a matter of time that we will become a suburb of Denver. Sally Jackle, a resident of West Vail, supports Alternative D. Paul Hymers, a resident of Vail, supports Alternative D. Jim Lamont, representing East Village Homeowners Association, urged Council to take a conservative approach. Bill Jensen, an 8-month resident of Vail and Chief Operating Officer for Vail Mountain, said this plan should not be a plan to punish all of the communities that live adjacent to the White River National Forest. Human interest should be considered during this planning process. He said we need to maintain our forests that have nurtured our community over the last 40-years. The Forest Service should strive to achieve a balanced between bio-diversity, human use and community economics. Mr. Jensen said he supports a modified version of Alternative C. Joe Macy, a resident of the Vail Valley and an employee of VA (Vail Associates), addressed the issue of by-pass flows. A bypass flow is a requirement that the Forest Service seeks to impose in this forest plan. Mr. Macey said he would urge the Forest Service to use State Water Law to acquire what they need for this plan or to buy it like anyone else. Mr. Macy said he is concerned about funding for a forest plan. The Forest Service cannot manage what they already have and if they adopt a more restrictive alternative plan it will be even harder to manage. Joe Staufer, a resident of Vail, said Alternative C is ok if we do not look any further ahead than the next 15 years. However we are talking about a plan that is setting land aside for the future. Another portal or entrance to Vail Mountain would be a dangerous thing for Vail; therefore, he said he was in support of Alternative D. Annie Egan, a Eagle Valley resident, said she stands behind Alternative D. Joyce Wilson, said the future and mother nature is the only thing that motivates her. She feels that Alternative D is the only way to go so that mother -nature is protected for the future. Diane Plunkett, a Eagle County resident, said she supports Alternative D. Patsey Batchedler, a resident of the Vail Valley, said that it is critical that the Forest Service does not adopt a plan that would result in a new portal or entrance to Vail Mountain. She urged the Council to support Alternative D. Flo Steinberg, said the population in the Vail Valley is growing and it is the root of the problem. Andy Daly, representing Vail Resort, said our livelihood depends on people being able to enjoy • the environment that surrounds us. We have to look to the future and find the best method to 4 April 4, 2000 Town Council Meeting Minutes protect our environment. To do this we need to aggressively support the Forest Service in management of the lands that they control within the White River National Forest. Chuck Ogilby said that he has concerns as to how this all relates to the Town and its effects on the Vail Valley. Diana Donovan said as an environmentalist, Alternative D needs to be tweaked. She expressed that what is outside our Town limits is just as important to the Town of Vail as what is inside the Town limits. Rod Slifer said that Council appreciated the input from the public. Sybill Navas said she concurs with Ogilby and Donovan. She said that the Forest Service needs to take a look at Federal funding because as of now the Forest Service does not have enough money to manage it properly. Kevin Foley said he wants to figure out how mountain bikes are a danger to the environment. He also expressed that the water issues are another important part of this plan. No formal action was taken by Council, as this was a worksession. REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING The first item on the agenda was citizen participation. Hermann Staufer inquired about the next steps regarding Council consideration of the Forest Service plan. Ludwig Kurz said the Councilmembers would discuss the matter at the April 111" worksession to determine if it will forward a recommendation to the Forest Service. Rod Slifer said if Councilmembers agree to develop a recommendation, an evening meeting discussion will then be used to help shape the response. • The second item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance 5, Series of 2000, an ordinance amending Chapter 13-7, Town of Vail Code, to allow for the conversion of accommodation units into condominiumized employee -housing units. In 1983, the Town of Vail passed Ordinance 2, Series of 1983 in an effort to address the conversion of accommodation units ("live beds") into condominiums within the Town. The ordinance placed restrictions on the use of accommodation units that had been previously converted to condominiums and required these units to participate in a short-term rental pool. This principle of "lodging preservation" is a universal theme throughout Colorado's mountain resort communities and the Town has managed through both subdivision regulation and zoning to preserve a substantial number of accommodation units. In 1995, the Town of Vail amended this regulation in order to rp_ ohibit the conversion of any accommodation units (au's) to condominiums. The restrictions on previously -converted units remained in effect under this amendment while the application process for conversion of a.u.'s into condominiums was eliminated. This proposed amendment to Chapter 13-7 would allow for the conversion of accommodation units into employee housing through the Town's existing condominium platting and conditional use permit processes. None of the Town's other restrictions on condominium conversions would be changed with this amendment. These measures now clear the way for the conversion of units at the West Vail Lodge. The lodge has received approval from the Planning and Environmental Commission for a conditional use permit to allow for the conversion of 83 hotel rooms into 41 deed -restricted employee housing units. At the town's request, the developer has agreed to place a three percent cap on appreciation of the employee housing units. Council added language to the ordinance that would prevent conversions from occurring in the commercial core areas, which is consistent with Vail's Land Use Plan. The only other property affected by the change is the Roost Lodge, Sybill Navas said that while both needs are important, she felt the need to maintain Vail's small inventory of moderately -priced accommodation units narrowly outweighed the need for additional employee housing. Kevin Foley 5 April 4, 2000 Town Council Meeting Minutes • moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance 5, Series of 2000, to amend the town code and allow for the conversion of accommodation units (hotel rooms) into condominiumized employee housing units. Greg Moffet seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-1, with Sybill Navas opposing and Rod Slifer abstaining. • The third item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 4, Series 2000, repealing and re-enacting Ordinance No. 1, Series 2000, Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, Phase IV, to allow for the construction of the Vail Plaza Hotel; On Monday, February 28, 2000, the Planning & Environmental Commission held a public hearing on the requests for a major amendment to Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn and for a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a fractional fee club. The major amendment and conditional use permit requests are intended to allow for the construction of the Vail Plaza Hotel. Following an overview of the staff memorandum by the Town staff and testimony from the applicant and the public the Commission deliberated and discussed the hotel proposal. Upon review of the relevant criteria, a motion was passed 4-1 (Bernhardt opposed) to recommend approval of the major amendment request to the Vail Town Council and a motion was passed 5-0 to approve the conditional use permit request. The Commission has recommended 21 conditions of approval. The recommended conditions and the specific findings of the Commission are contained in the staff memorandum dated February 28, 2000. At the insistence of Councilman Chuck Ogilby, the project has been reconfigured to include on -site housing for 38 employees. As a result of the reconfiguration, the project's height has increased an average of 21 inches from the earlier approval. Another impact is a 4-ft. encroachment at the building's southwest corner, representing 36-sq. ft. of building area in the front setback. On behalf of the applicant, attorney Jay Peterson urged Council to approve the revised plan, noting the need to return employee housing to the core area to provide excitement and vitality. Others offering support for the revised project included longtime businessmen Hermann Staufer and his brother Joe Staufer, as well as Pepi Gramshammer. Kaye Ferry of the Vail Village Merchant Association also expressed support, while Jim Lamont of the East Village Homeowners Association voiced opposition to the project, noting height concerns and calling for reforms in the planning process. As approved on first reading yesterday, the project would include 99 hotel units, 50 fractional fee club units, 38 employee - housing beds, plus conference and commercial space. Councilmembers who voted in support of the project complimented the applicant for volunteering to place the employee housing required of the project on -site. Chuck Ogilby said he hoped the approval would set a new development standard for inclusion of on -site employee housing units in the future. In voting against the revised project, Diana Donovan said the project pushes beyond what should be interpreted in the Vail Village Master Plan due to the project's additional height and massing, while Kevin Foley said the project remains too big in size, scope and height. Sybill Navas said she is pleased to see employee housing on site but requested that language be put into the ordinance to stipulate that the employee housing units remain owned by the hotel. As for the access to the project, Navas said it could be done better. Ludwig Kurz, Rod Slifer, and Greg Moffet stated for the record that they do not have a conflict interest with the Vail Plaza Hotel project, as had been alleged by an adjacent property owner. Greg Moffet moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 4, Series 2000, repealing and re-enacting Ordinance No. 1, Series 2000, Special Development District No. 6, Vail Village Inn, Phase IV, to allow for the construction of the Vail Plaza Hotel with the added restriction that employee housing units remain owned by the hotel. Sybill Navas seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed, 5-2 with Foley and Donovan opposing. April 4, 2000 Town Council Meeting Minutes • The fourth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 6, Series 2000 repealing and reenacting Chapter 13, Employee Housing, Title 12 Zoning Regulations, Town Code in order to provide additional incentives for the creation of employee housing through out the Town of Vail; and amending Sections 12-6c-8 and 12-6d-8, Density Control, Title 12 Zoning Regulations, Town Code in order to reduce the minimum lot size requirement in the two-family and primary secondary residential zone districts from 15,000 sq. ft. to 14,000 sq. ft. On June 15, 1999 the Community Development Department presented to the Town Council some potential revisions to the Town Code having impact on the provision of employee housing in the Town's duplex zone districts, Two -Family Residential and Two -Family Primary/Secondary Residential, The Town Council gave staff the direction to move forward with the concepts presented. The PEC has reviewed the proposal at its August 23, 1999, and September 13, 1999 meetings. The PEC recommended several modifications to the proposal, which have been incorporated into the proposal. The PEC recommended approval of the proposed changes with 2 minor modifications on September 27, 1999. The changes included allowing EHU's to be separated from the main structure if constructed in conjunction with garage and removal of the provision that would have required both owners of a duplex to sign the application for an EHU. On October 5, 1999, the Town Council gave staff direction to move forward with the amendments after the new Town Council was seated. There was general acceptance by the Town Council of the proposed amendments given at that meeting. The Council also wanted to incorporate a requirement for an EHU on large lots. This can be easily incorporated, however, staff is very concerned about doing this without proper analysis showing a nexus between large homes and impacts on employee housing. The staff has discussed this with several professionals in the field and they believe that an extensive analysis of . neighborhoods needs to occur to show that large homes are different than smaller homes with respect to employee generation. Staff believes that while we may intuitively believe that large homes generate more employees, the courts will require evidence. We anticipate that this regulation will bring challenges. As part of the Vail Tomorrow and Common Ground processes the community stated that the Town needed to improve its incentives for private developers to create Employee Housing Units (EHUs). Staff has identified some areas of the Zoning Regulations that may need to be modified in order to ensure that the Zoning Regulations are truly "promoting" employee housing rather than acting more as a disincentive. On October 5, 1999 the Town Council agreed that the following were disincentives to providing EHUs: • Requiring garage space for an EHU, where code does not require garage space for other dwelling units • Restricting the sale of a Type i and Type li EHU and requiring that it be a rental property • Taking away the right to do a "250" on older homes if an EHU GRFA credit is used • Not allowing enough site coverage to build the EHU on smaller lots • Counting Type Ill EHUs as an impact on density Diana Donovan said this is more about up -zoning than about affordable housing. Greg Moffet said he would like to enforce the renting of the unit. Harry Gray a local contractor said the ordinance was a good, but small, first step toward improving town codes. Gray also asked for additional flexibility on site coverage and GRFA standards (Gross Residential Floor Area), saying the town's current standards don't accommodate the market demands. Greg Moffet • moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No 6, Series 2000. A vote was taken and the 7 April 4, 2000 Town Council Meeting Minutes motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The fifth item on the agenda is the first reading of Ordinance No.7, Series of 2000, an ordinance repealing the establishment of Special Development District No. 30, Vail Athletic Club and amending the Official Town of Vail Zoning Map. The Town of Vail recently approved a proposed redevelopment plan for Vail Athletic Club & Spa. The designation is no longer needed due to approval by the Planning and Environmental Commission of a new redevelopment plan for the property in accordance with development standards outlined in the Public Accommodation Zone District, During the discussion, Diana Donovan asked if the ordinance was premature, given the absence of final approval of the project by the Design Review Board (DRB). However, the remaining said they were comfortable in moving forward with the ordinance, noting the DRB's decision would occur prior to second reading. The plan was approved in accordance with the development standards prescribed for the Public Accommodation Zone District. Sybill Navas moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2000, repealing the establishment of Special Development District No. 30, Vail Athletic Club and amending the Official'Town of Vail Zoning Map. Rod Slifer seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The sixth item on the agenda is the first reading of Ordinance No. 8, Series 2000 Supplemental Appropriation. The $4.1 million appropriation includes $609,000 to complete the new Ellefson Park in West Vail and expansion of Buffehr Creek Park; plus $1.2 million for the purchase of the 12-unit Creekside Apartments; $386,000 for a comprehensive directional sign program; $250,00 for the Whitewater Park at the Gore Creek promenade; as well as $15,000 for improvements to the basement of the Vail Library, which is currently being used for • employee housing. In voting against the appropriation, Navas said she objected to the continued use of the library basement space for employee housing, noting compatibility problems with the library's operations. Chuck Ogilby suggested an adjustment to FY2000 projects funded by the Real Estate Transfer Tax, noting the political good will that could be made by completing the town's open space acquisitions prior to development of community facilities on Donovan Park. The Council agreed to review Ogilby's suggestion in conjunction with recommendations that will be forwarded by the Open Space Commission following its meeting on May 9. Greg Moffet moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 8, Series 2000, Supplemental Appropriation. Rod Slifer seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 5-2, with Sybill Navas and Diana Donovan opposing. The seventh item on the agenda is the International Building Safety Work Proclamation. Vail's spring construction kick-off activities will begin, April 3-7. Rod Slifer moved to approve the International Building Safety Work Proclamation. Greg Moffet seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passes unanimously, 7-0. The eighth item on the agenda is the Design Review Board (DRB) Appointments. There are currently two vacancies on the Design Review Board. The Town received two applications for these positions: Hans Woldrich and Clark Brittain. Both are incumbent members of the DRB. After the Council interviewed the applicants at the worksession, Greg Moffet moved to reappointed Clark Brittain and Hans Woldrich to two-year terms on the Design Review Board. Kevin Foley seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The ninth item on the agenda is the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Appointments. There are currently g April 4, 2000 Town Council Meeting Minutes r1 U two vacancies on the AIPP. The Town received three applications for these positions: Jonathan Greene, Jim Miller and Nancy Sweeney. After the Council interviewed each applicant at a previous work session Sybill Navas moved to appoint Jonathan Greene and Nancy Sweeney to three year terms on the Art in Public Places Board. Greg Moffet seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The tenth item on the agenda is the Town Manager's Report. Bob McLaurin noted a compensation adjustment he's authorized to address a salary compression issue within the organization. McLaurin said the adjustments are necessary and will increase personnel costs by approximately two percent per year. McLaurin clarified an agreement between the town and the Colorado Department of Transportation. The town will assume winter maintenance of the frontage roads in Vail to include snow removal and winter pothole repairs in exchange for a $100,000 annual contribution from the state. Councilmember Diana Donovan inquired about a contract with Revenue Recovery Group (RRG), an independent revenue -auditing firm which does coordinated audits for municipalities in Colorado. McLaurin said RRG is available to the town on a case -by -case basis to perform sales tax or other revenue audits. The town is looking at this contract to help collect sales tax from entities who do business in the town, but are physically located outside the town's boundaries. Greg Moffet suggested the town consider amending the business license ordinance to require licenses of those who do business in town but are located outside our boundaries. At the close of the meeting, Kevin Foley offered condolences to the Ernie Bender Family. Bender, a long-time area resident, passed away last week. Kevin Foley moved to adjourn. Greg Moffet seconded. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 10.30 P.M. ����1l1�'1Nllf II El!!IrltglrJJJj�. A a�- EST. Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk Minutes taken by Beth Salter Respectfully submitted, Ludwig Kurz,' P*layor g April 4, 2000 Town Council Meeting Minutes 0 WORK SESSION MINUTES TOWN OF VAIL TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION Tuesday, April 4, 2000 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 April 4, 2000. All members were present. Item #4. Information Update. Nina Timm presented a request to Council to pursue the purchase of a one -bedroom buydown unit located at 2059 Chamonix in West Vail for $129,000. Council approved pursuing this purchase contingent on the outcome of the appraisal of that unit. Greg Moffet moved, with a second from Sybill Navas, to approve this buydown. A vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.