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Tuesday, November 18, 2014
600PM
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
Dave Chapin
Greg Moffet
Margaret Rogers
Members absent Dale Bugby
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 input from
1 Jonathan Levine, Hummers of Vail, requested consideration on the information he
included in a Vail Daily advertisement about transit and limousine services and
permitting
The second item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda items as follows
1 Proclamation No 7, Series of 2014, Declaring the 3rtl week of November 2014 as
"Volunteers in Police Service Week"
Mayor Daly read into the record the Proclamation with recognition given to Police Department
volunteers Moffet moved to adopt Proclamation No. 7, Kurz seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously (6-0).
The third item on the agenda was action as a result of the executive session There were no
actions taken as a result of the executive session
The fourth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report which included information
about the following.
1 Council Action Plan Update and Capital Projects/Program Reports through September 30,
2014
There were several comments to the update which recognized all the accomplishments that
have occurred this past year, both with capital projects as well as strategic planning topics
There were a couple of requests for more immediate discussion about 1) the housing topics in
January, and 2) the "competitiveness strategy' plan yet this year There was also a request
from Mayor Daly about the need to continue a focus on guest services and finish the wayfinding
implementation before 2015 Overall the Council expressed they were pleased with the Action
Plan updates and town -wide accomplishments
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The fifth Item on the agenda was an update about a proposed design for a permanent skate
park in the atrium space of the Lionshead Structure Todd Oppenheimer, Public Works,
Cameron Chaney, Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy Student, and CJ Poulin, Vail Recreation
District Skateboard Instructor, all presented updates on this topic It was noted the existing
temporary skate park structures have reached the end of their life cycle and the replacement of
the temporary structures is currently funded in the 2015 RETT Capital Budget for $260K The
annual cost to set up and take down the temporary ramps is approximately $30K The
presentation included design work from American Ramp Company (ARC), one of the nation's
leading skate park design and construction companies Both Cameron and CJ collaborated on
the design work which showed the Atrium, the unused space between the north and south ends
of the Lionshead parking structure, with dimensions as 25' wide by 230' long creating a 5700
square foot skate park The design entity within ARC is Hard Core Studio (HC Studio) and
council was shown a series of 2D and 3D images of their preliminary design as well as several
photos of the Atrium Council was reminded this is not a finalized design but rather a script of
what can be done in that space Comments and questions were given by council as follows
• May need to use netting to protect errant boards from flying into parked cards
• What happens to the space if there is a need to use it for larger competitions that would
require higher level of skating features, likely required to use existing features
• What time restrictions would be needed at the park
• Fabulous idea in light of looking for a permanent site since 1999
• Incorporate public art in this area as well, the budget includes funding for art
• Very eloquent solution to this problem especially in light of the fact that there are no
neighborhood impacts
• Is this ample space for skate board park hangout needs
• Is there enough access for those wanting to watch and those wanting to skate
• Does this really answer the long term need for this sport or is it a compromise situation for
something that meets the growing needs of the sport
There was Council consensus to taking the next steps regarding the preliminary engineering
work and design refinements in order to further refine project issues and costs Zemler noted
the supplemental budget would include some costs to cover this next step,
The sixth item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No 19, Series 2014, an Ordinance
providing for the levy assessment and collection of town property taxes due for the 2014 tax
year and payable in the 2015 fiscal year Kathleen Halloran, Finance Director, presented the
ordinance which authorizes the collection of property taxes in 2014 based upon 2013 assessed
valuations of property within the town's boundaries It was noted that Eagle County is
responsible for assessing values and for collecting property taxes on our behalf and the town is
required by Colorado state law to certify the mil levy by December 15 of each year She noted
the numbers are based on preliminary assessed valuations from the county (as of August,
2014) with the town's base mil levy at 469 mils and the abatement levy at 045 mils
Abatement results when a taxpayer protests an assessed valuation after the normal protest
period and is refunded a portion of the tax already due or paid The abatement mil levy allows
the town to recoup the refunded amount This abatement levy of 045 mils equates to an
additional $3 13 per year for a $1 million home The property tax authorized by the attached
ordinance will generate $4 1 million in revenue in 2014. representing approximately 7% of the
town's total revenue Moffat moved to approve Ordinance No. 19, Series of 2014, Rogers
seconded the motion Daly expressed his request to waive the abatement levy to show support
for the Vail taxpayers, Rogers did not support his request nor saw this as a notable effort in
support of taxpayers The motion passed with a majority vote (5-1) with Daly's opposition to the
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ordinance because of the inclusion of the abatement language There was no further public
input on the agenda item
The seventh item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No 17, Series of 2014, an
Ordinance to Rezone a Portion of Parcel 1 of the Golden Peak Ski Base And Recreation District
Parcel Subdivision From Ski Base Recreation District to Ski Base Recreation 2 District, Located
at 460 Vail Valley Drive/Parcel 1, Golden Peak Ski Base and Recreation District Parcel
Subdivision. and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto (PEC140022) Jonathan Spence,
Planner, presented a Vail Resorts, Inc application to transfer the subject property to the Ski and
Snowboard Club Vail so that it may be combined with the existing Ski and Snowboard Club
parcel It is anticipated that the transfer will occur shortly before the commencement of the
redevelopment. The purpose of the amendment is DIM ,yh a development site with uniform
zoning for the redevelopment of the Ski and Snowooard� I '\74d Clubhouse It was noted that
on October 27, 2014, the Planning and Envi rfA 6tal Commission unanimously forwarded a
recommendation of approval to the Vail Tow CgOncil ifor dtstnct boundary amendment,
pursuant to Section 12-3-7 Moffet move to ppp{�iei7a a No 17 and adopted the
findings as follows r
1 That the amendments are consistent with t a opjed,go lectives and policies outlined
in the Vail comprehensive plan and compatib #0 opment objectives of the town,
2 That the amendments are compatible with and adjacent uses and appropriate for
the surrounding areas, and,
3 That the amendments promote the health, safety, moral, and general welfare of the town
and promote the coordinated and harmonious development of the town in a manner that
conserves and enhances its natural environment and its established character as a resort
and residential community of the highest quality
Rogers seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (6-0) There was no additional public
input on this matter
The eighth item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No 18, Series 2014, an
Ordinance adopting a budget and financial plan and making appropriations to pay the costs,
expenses and liabilities of the Town of Vail, Colorado for its fiscal year January 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015 Finance Director Kathleen Halloran reviewed the packet memo that
included information updates about revisions or items related to questions at first reading as
follows
• Plan for 1% Pool allocations for Exceptional Performers
• Benefits vs Salary Comparison
• Staffing Increase for Administrative positions
• Summary of expenditure variances for Administrative Department
• Revisions requested related to funding for fireworks & Burton event
Council input on these matters included the following
✓ There may not be a need to spend the budgeted bonus pay out in its entirety
✓ Maybe the bonus payout should not be tied to the budget performance
✓ Include a future review of benefit coverages to comparable communities along with requests
for proposals for medical coverage from vendors
✓ Included in the budget supports for buy down for affordable housing
Moffet moved to approve on second reading Ordinance No 18, Rodgers seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously (6-0) There were no public comments on this ordinance
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The ninth item on the agenda was adjournment There being no further business to come
before the council, Moffet moved to adjourn the meeting and Kurz seconded the motion which
passed unanimously, (6-0) and the meeting adjourned 7 00 p m
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