HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-05 Town Council MinutesVail Town Council Meeting Minutes
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6:00 P.M.
Vail Town Council Chambers
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at
approximately 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Dick Cleveland.
Members present: Dick Cleveland, Mayor
Kevin Foley
Margaret Rogers
Andy Daly
Kim Newbury
Kerry Donovan
Susie Tjossem
Staff Members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
The first item on the agenda was Public Input.
There was none.
The second item on the agenda Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of 12.01.09 & 12.15.09 Town Council Minutes.
Foley moved to approve with minor amendments with Rogers seconding. The motion
passed unanimously, 7-0.
The third item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report.
a. Revenue Update.
Finance Director Judy Camp reported that when all sales tax returns are received for
the month of November, collections for the month are expected to be $645,639
down 10.2% from November, 2008. Year-to-date total sales tax collections of
$14.3 million are down 15.6% from 2008 and less than 1 % down from budget.
Inflation as measured by the consumer price index was up 1.8% for the month of
November compared to 2008. Use tax collections as of December 30, 2009, total
$714,785, a 12% increase from this time last year. The annual budget of
$700,000 has been met. Construction permit revenue through December 30
totals $793,365 down 68% from 2008. The 2009 budget assumed a 66% drop.
The decrease in activity from the prior year is due to both major and non -major
redevelopment projects underway in 2008. Major redevelopment projects so far
this year make up 48% of the total dollars, and are down 81 % from 2008.
Revenue from non -major projects is down 23% from 2008. Real Estate Transfer
Tax (RETT) collections through December 30, 2009, total $2.5 million, compared
to a full year forecast of 2.4 million. This amount is a 73% decrease from last
year due to both major and non -major redevelopment projects. Eagle County as
of October, 2009 is down 60% in sales dollars and down 46% in the number of
sales transactions. At this time last year, the town had collected $9.1 million in
RETT from sales of major redevelopment projects such as Arrabelle, Forest
Place, One Willow and the Vail Plaza. Year-to-date 2009 has seen limited sales
from major redevelopment projects and is down 88%. Collections not related to
major projects year-to-date are 39% down from this time last year. Across all
funds, total revenue of $38.6 million is down 26.7% year-to-date from this time
last year and down 3.7% from the budget. These numbers should improve as we
continue to receive December revenues. Town reserves total an estimated
$50.6 million.
b. Confirm annual community meeting date: Tuesday evening, March 9, 2010.
Council agreed to host the annual community meeting on March 9.
Daly joined the meeting.
c. The Vail Valley Athlete Commission
Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer explained the Vail Valley Athlete
Commission is composed of four members, each contributing $6,000 annually (a
decrease from $10,000 annually): Vail Valley Foundation, Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek
Resort Company and the Town of Vail. This Commission was established in the '90's to
combine resources and coordinate individual athlete requests for funding support. The
winter'09 2010 recipients are as follows:
Sarah Schleper
Kevin Hochtl
Hunter Schleper
Taylor Seaton
Dylan Bidez
Nathan Asoian
Greta Byrne
Claudia Bourier
Jessica Cumming
Joshua Smith
Christian Kloser
Lisa Isom
Heidi Moser
Tommie Bennett
John Spriggs
$4,000
Alpine Ski Racing
$3,500
Nordic Skiing
$3,000
Alpine Ski Racing
$1,500
Halfpipe Skiing
$1,500
Freestyle Snowboarding
$1,000
Alpine Ski Racing
$1,000
Alpine Ski Racing
$ 750
Halfpipe, Slopestyle, Big Mountain
Skiing (needs to qualify)
$1,500
Freeskiing Halfpipe (needs to qualify)
$1,000
Cross County Skiing (needs to qualify)
$ 750
Nordic, Winter Triathlon (needs to
qualify)
$ 750
Winter Triathlon (needs to qualify)
$1,000
Freestyle Mogul Skiing (needs to
qualify)
$ 500
Snowboarding (needs to qualify)
$ 750
Halfpipe/Slopestyle Skiing (needs to
qualify)
International competition is one of the components of awarding these funds. In the case
of competitors who have "needs to qualify" attached to their names, if they do not qualify
to compete internationally.
The fourth item on the agenda was the Planning & Environmental Commission
(PEC)/Design Review Board (DRB) Update.
During a review of the most recent meetings of the PEC and DRB, Chief of
Planning Warren Campbell answered questions regarding the latest proposals to
go before the two boards. No items were discussed in detail.
The fifth item on the agenda was an Information Update.
Council discussed the potential reappointment of former Council Member, Chuck Ogilby
to the Water Quality and Quantity Committee. Daly said there appeared to be some
tension between the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (ERWSD) and the Town of
Vail. "I think we should have a solid discussion about that... He may be the best guy but
I would like to have some discussion about it." Zemler encouraged meeting with the
ERWSD and the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality and
Quantity Committee to discuss the matter of Ogilby's appointment.
Foley clarified the Arosa Drive duplex affordable housing Lottery would take place on
January 13.
The sixth item on the agenda was Matters from Mayor & Council.
Foley congratulated those who participated in a recent ice skating show at Dobson Ice
Arena. He then said that skier drop-off continues to happen on East LionsHead Circle.
"If that is where people want to be we should enhance it and make it easy for people to
get in and out."
Tjossem said the town had created good locations for skier drop-off but they are being
underutilized. "I believe the marketing of available parking opportunities is worth
exploring. She then spoke highly of the customer centered performance of a bus driver
she had encountered. She finished her comments by noting that the absence of ski
racks around town makes it difficult for people to linger.
Newbury asked how many people had purchased Frontage Road parking passes. She
encouraged getting the word out to employers about their availability.
Rogers thanked the Public Works Department for shoveling the recreation path in Ford
Park. She then announced the annual Triumph Winter Fest ice sculpture event would be
taking place at the Gore Creek Promenade in the near future.
Daly asked why bus service was discontinued from 10-12:00 a.m. on New Year's Eve.
Public Works Director Greg Hall explained it was intended to limit intoxicated people
from entering Vail Village. Daly then asked asked if Vail had the critical mass to support
another Village and portal (the proposed Ever Vail project) to Vail Mountain. "What are
the potential impacts to Vail Village and LionsHead if there is a third village area... Will it
draw down on the amount of traffic we see in Vail Village?" Zemler said the town would
address what the impact to town services would be (i.e., transit, snow removal) during
the planning process.
Donovan said it had been a delightful holiday season.
Council questioned the functionality of Seibert Circle. Zemler reported repairs were
scheduled to be made to the fire element of the fountain.
The fourth item on the agenda was the annual appointment of newspaper of record for
Town of Vail publications and notices for 2010.
Assistant Town Manager Pam Brandmeyer reported that the town annually establishes a
newspaper of record for all public notices. This year, the town requested a bid from
Eagle Summit Publishers, owner of the general circulation newspaper, The Vail Daily,
and requested a bid for The Vail Daily publications. Daly moved to approve a contract
with the Vail Daily with Rogers seconding. The Vail Daily proposal was 21 % less than
the previous year. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. For details, contact Loreliei
Donaldson at 7-0.
The fifth item on the agenda was a NEXTbus Update.
Transportation Director Mike Rose reported a large volume of guests and residents were
using the system. He then explained how the system "anticipated" where a bus should
be based on schedule and historical performance. Vail Homeowner's Association
representative Jim Lamont said the NEXTbus service was useful. Council agreed to
continue utilizing the service.
The sixth item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2010, an emergency
ordinance amending the Town of Vail's Health Insurance Fund budget for 2009; making
supplemental appropriations thereto; and declaring an emergency.
Budget and Financial Reporting Manager Kathleen Halloran reported town staff was
notified on December 29 of significant health claim expenditures that were unforseen at
the last 2009 budget adjustment. As these claims would cause an overage in the Health
Insurance Fund 2009 expenditure budget, staff requested additional funds to be
appropriated. Daly moved to approve the ordinance with Tjossem seconding. The
motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The seventh item on the agenda was Resolution No. 1, Series of 2010, a resolution
designating a public place within the Town of Vail for the posting of notice for public
meetings of the Vail Town Council, Planning and Environmental Commission, Design
Review Board, and other boards, commissions, and authorities of the Town of Vail.
Brandmeyer reported that pursuant to Section 24-6-402(2)(c) of the C.R.S. as amended,
local public bodies must give full and timely notice to the public of any meetings at which
the adoption of any proposed policy, position, resolution, rule, regulation, or formal
action occurs at which a majority or quorum of the body is in attendance, or is expected
to be in attendance. Brandmeyer explained the town's official postings occurred at the
east and west entrances of the Municipal Building. Rogers moved to adopt the resolution
with Daly seconding. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The eighth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 2, Series of 2010, a Resolution
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Vail and the Roaring
Fork Transportation Authority.
Public Works Director Greg Hall reported that in 2009 the Roaring Fork Transit Authority
(the "RFTA") had a bid and award to purchase buses. The Town of Vail has budgeted
the purchase of six (6) buses in 2010. The town would like to enter into an agreement
with RFTA to utilize RFTA's bid and award to purchase the town's six buses at the same
or similar terms. The agreement would not require the town to purchase any bus
equipment. Hall then asked Council to approve the IGA, and authorize the Town
Manager to sign and enter into the IGA with RFTA in a form approved by the Town
Attorney. Daly moved to approve the resolution with Rogers seconding. The motion
passed unanimously, 7-0.
Town Attorney, Matt Mire, asked the Council if they would be inclined to enter
into Executive Session at the end of the meeting for an update on current activity
in Colorado regarding current case law that has been reported in the Vail Daily
newspaper. Rogers moved to enter into Executive Session, pursuant to: 1)
C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions, with
Foley seconding. The motion passed 6-1, with Cleveland opposed.
The ninth item on the agenda was Adjournment.
Foley moved to adjourn with Daly seconding at approximately 7:45 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously, 7-0.
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Lorelei Donaldson, Town Clerk
Dick Cleveland, Mayor