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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-01 Town Council MinutesVail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 1, 2014 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 Andy Daly. Members present: Andy Daly, Mayor Ludwig Kurz, Mayor Pro Tern Jenn Bruno Dale Bugby Dave Chapin Greg Moffet Margaret Rogers Staff members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager Patty McKenny, Town Clerk The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation with the following input: Paul Rondeau, resident, requested the council consider reinstating a brochure that was created a few years ago which provided information about public input and meeting protocols. He also suggested the brochure/flyer address what "follow up" occurs with public input, questions or concerns. There was full support to move forward with this request; staff was asked to follow up. He also spoke about creating a card/brochure to distribute to businesses, visitors and community that would address the current state of affairs related to marijuana. The second item was the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) Council Meeting Minutes from June 3, 2014 Bugby moved to approve the minutes; Kurz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (7-0). 2) Council Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2014 Bugby moved to approve the minutes; Rogers seconded the motion. Mayor Daly requested that more detail be provided with regard to public testimony presented during the marijuana discussion from that evening. The motion passed unanimously with an amendment to the June 17 minutes that would include the detail of the public input (7-0). 3) Award for Town of Vail Wayfinding and Signage Contract Moffet moved to approve awarding the contract for wayfinding and sgnage to Ad Light & Sign, the lowest bidder, in an amount not to exceed the $260,481 and to approve the purchase of VMS signs in the amount of $97,100 . Rogers seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (7-0). The third item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report which included an update about the July 4`h America Day's parade and town council's participation in the festivities. The fourth item on the agenda was an interview with James Wilkens, the only applicant for the Vail Local Housing Authority vacancy. James Wilkens addressed the council with his interest to Town Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2014 Page 1 serve on the housing authority. Council member's thanked him for First Bank's long term participation with the town's local housing authority board. Chapin nominated James Wilkens to serve on the Vail Local Housing Authority; Bugby seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously (7-0). There were two additional items raised, 1) the employee luncheon scheduled to thank departments for their high scores on the community survey, 2) the Summit County housing tour scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2014. The fifth item on the agenda was an update from the Vail Valley Foundation's Ceil Folz for two events, 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships and the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. 2015 World Alpine Ski Chamr)ionshir)s beginnina February 2 - 15, 2015: Some event planning highlights were presented by Ceil Folz as follows: ✓ Description of event venues and holding opening ceremonies at the Solaris Plaza rather than Golden Peak to accommodate more attendees ✓ Noted evening awards will be held at Solaris Plaza ✓ Displayed the racing bibs noting that there will be more countries and numbers of racers ✓ Information about including cheerleading groups ✓ Updated about the Nation's Team and Legends events to be held in Vail ✓ Information about creating a kind of "college game day" approach to the championships ✓ Noted that merchandise sales are doing great ✓ Working towards a "paper free environment" with marketing, etc., and thanked Vail for their efforts and support ✓ Previewed the sample 2015 marketing video ✓ Presented update on lodging and teams as well as the hospitality houses which have been confirmed for many of the countries ✓ Information about the Colorado Children's Choir who will be present to sing the anthems each night USA Pro Cvclina Challenge on August 23, 2014 Some event planning highlights were presented by Adam Lueck as follows: ✓ Includes the Vail time trial race on Saturday, crowds are expected to be very good (25% to 50% higher than last year) ✓ Community will receive marketing information about race impacts, especially East Vail residents ✓ Looking for some activation for Friday evening Some Council input included questions about: Food vendors: it was noted that this will look like the first year's event including food & concessions on Meadow Drive and top level of transit center; this change was made because it seemed to work better in responding to the numbers of attendees. TV coverage: requested that coverage include much more focus on Vail areas and not 1-70. Lodging Packages: were there special lodging packages being marketed; it was noted that VVF was becoming more active with this marketing. Tour name to include Colorado: it was noted that the name will likely continue in its current form which speaks to all of the United States; however there is no intent to move the race out of Colorado. Town Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2014 Page 2 •Ik At this time Ludwig Kurz expressed his condolences to the family of Stan Bernstein who recently passed away. Mayor Daly acknowledged his tenure as Vail's first finance director and his many years serving Eagle County. The sixth item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2014, An Ordinance Extending the Temporary Ban on Marijuana Establishments in the Town, Pursuant to Section 16 of Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution (Amendment 64). Town Attorney Matt Mire presented this ordinance noting the Town Council previously adopted a temporary ban until July 31, 2014, to allow town staff to study the effects of such marijuana establishments. It is suggested that additional time is still necessary to gather more information and to study the impacts of marijuana establishments in Town. Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2014 extends the temporary ban on the location or operation of marijuana establishments in the Town until August 4, 2015. Rogers moved to approve Ordinance No. 12; Bugby seconded the motion. There were some comments from Moffet who was concerned about voting yes on the ordinance and who suggested that staff review the "pot delivery" aspect since this is an active environment in Vail. He also encouraged that the topic be reviewed frequently throughout the next year with review being done on neighboring resorts, Breckenridge and Aspen. It was noted that zoning is used to limit this use and certain aspects of this use are difficult to enforce. Chapin noted some concern about potential lost revenue; Bruno thought the topic would be good to review on their tour to Aspen; Kurz requested at least two more years of review before making final determination; Bugby requested another vote be made before the next terms are up; Moffet preferred a ban on all other marijuana uses. Mayor Daly asked for public input and there was none given. The motion was approved unanimously (7-0). The seventh item on the agenda was the DRB/PEC update as presented by George Ruther, Director of Community Development. There were two questions as follows: 1) Bugby asked about the fence approved for Vail Mountain School since these kinds of approvals are not typical in Vail. It was noted the fence was likely for their athletic fields, but they would follow up with an email. 2) Daly asked about Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Education Center and its approved uses and proposed uses and how this will tie in with Vail Nature Center. Ruther explained the Nature Center serves only an educational facility. The eighth item on the agenda was the information updates and there were no comments made. The ninth item on the agenda was the Matters from the Mayor, 4vcil and Committee reports as follows: yl Chapin thanked Mayor Daly for his report and participff2' ' if mber & Business Association meeting and informed them that this grouibping to beto more active with the business community _ �'7 Rogers presented an update about her attendance at M& tc4�vn s health Y, w ness program as exceptional with an excellent speaker who spoke abo st4* 4g hgp a challenges, etc. She encouraged council members to get involved with this ..90 7� Daly also endorsed that council should become active in this program, noting that some of the more recent presentations he has heard express that Colorado has been at risk for some health and obesity issues. Town Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2014 Page 3 Bugby spoke about the progress being made on the topic of the vacation rental program noting that a presentation would be made on July 15in Kurz presented an update on Channel 5 Community Television board meeting. He noted that the operational and financial status have greatly improved with this organization. They are looking to develop a marketing plan as well. Moffet noted that he and Bruno attended the EGE Air Alliance meeting with an update about the Toronto flight and necessary funding it will need in order to guarantee for next season. Moffet also attended a mountain bike alliance meeting joining Avon and Eagle representatives. He spoke about funding mountain bike trails to create a mountain biking system that could help extend Vail's lodging season. Gregg Barrie, staff on this topic, also spoke about some trails that Vail could build that would speak to the beginners and intermediate bikers, which would also support the trails inventory. Bruno highlighted the work of the intern for the marketing district, Benjamin Solomon, who has created some social media output on behalf of Vail. His work highlights a great deal of what is happening in Vail. Daly also noted that the Vail Chamber and Business Association is a revitalized organization and he wants to help them get going and activated & will work with Allison for feedback and help in petting the business community feedback. He also spoke about the celebration of the new 18' hole. The tenth item on the agenda was the executive session and at 7:35 pm Moffet moved to convene into Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(b)(e) - to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests; to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators; Regarding: alignment of Town of Vail bike paths. Rogers seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (7-0). Upon convening back to regular session, it was noted that the only topic discussed was that reflected on the agenda and for the record there were no concerns noted that the session included any other matters not included in the motion. The eleventh item on the agenda was adjournment. There being no further business to come before the council, Moffet moved to adjourn the meeting and Bugby seconded. The motion passed unanimously, (7�eeting adjourned 8:00 p.m. `•'''- % Respectfully Submitted, .• Attest: cql 00 :-"a' Andrew P. Daly, Mayo.—, c atty cK ny, ow Town Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2014 Page 4