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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-18 Town Council MinutesVail Town Council Meeting Minutes 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 Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 1 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 Town Council Mecting Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 2 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 Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 3 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 Attest f tt� nny, Tow3rk RespectfullSpbmitted, Andy Daly, M� SEAL Town Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 4