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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
6:00 P.M.
Vail Town Council Chambers
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was cail4d to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. by
Mayor Andy Daly.
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Members present: Andy Daly` Mayor
Margaret Rogers
Greg Moffet
Jenn Bruno
Dave Chapin
Dale Buggy
Absent Ludwig Kurz
Staff members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Kendra Carberry, Town Attorney
Pam Branpmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Tammy Nagel, Acting Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was a thank you to former Council Member Susie Tjossem for her
service. Daly thanked Tjossem for her four year dedication to the council. Daly spoke about
Tjossem's assistance in the coordination of the Vail Local Marketing District (VLMD) and
Commission on Special Events (CSE).
The second item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. Jonathan Levine, owner of
Hummers for Vail, expressed his concerns regarding the transportation ordinance and
suggested having a conversation with all businesses that are being affected. Levine stated the
problem was more logistics and by having more invol-ement from the stakeholders, a solution
could be found. Daly thanked Levine for his ideas and constructive tone.
The third item on the agenda was the Consent AgendEl.
1) Tier IV Allocations memorandum and recommendations. Commission on Special
Events (CSE) Chair Barry Davis asked if council had any questions concerning the Tier
IV allocations that were discussed in the memorandum. Moffet asked Davis if having the
additional $90,000 in funding helped the events discussed in the memorandum or would
those events still have occurred without the additional funding. Davis responded that
those events would still have happened. Moffe commented he would not support these
allocations for a few of reasons: he did not agree with the Vail Global Energy Forum
because most of the events were primarily occ irring in Beaver Creek; the events would
have happened without the additional funding; and that he did not agree with Tier IV in
general. The biggest issue was not the eVE nts happening in Vail but happening in
Beaver Creek. Bruno reminded council that the CSE acted as they were directed by
council, but she also agreed more of the Vail Cplobal Energy Forum needs to happen in
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Vail. Rogers made a motion to approve CSE's Tire IV allocation with a second from
Bruno. The motion passed 5-1 (Moffet opposed).
The fourth item on the agenda was the Town Manages Report.
1) Town Council/Town Manager Goals. Town Manager Stan Zemler reviewed the council's
three goals: enhance economic vitality, grow a balanced community and elevate the
quality of the experience that council establis ed at their retreat in December. Zemler
suggested scheduling a study session over the next several months to bring clarity to
tactics council had identified, such as expandi g air services into Eagle County Airport
and a practical housing policy. Zemler adde Vail Resorts will be added to the list of
partners. Moffet did not think scheduling meetings on the council's off Tuesdays would
be pratical for town staff. Zemler reviewed the 2014 Town of Vail Projects list. Daly said
public outreach had to be a high priority in the work plan. Daly asked for public
comment and there was none.
The fifth item on the agenda was the 1-70 Vail Underpass Project Update. Town Engineer Tom
Kassmel reviewed the history concerning the 1-70 Vail underpass. Kassmel explained the Main
Vail and West Vail interchanges are the primary access points to and from the town from 1-70
and are also the only locations for vehicles to cross 1-70 for several miles. During times of
severe congestion, existing traffic at Main Vail and West Vail sometimes backs up onto 1-70,
which presents operational and safety problems on 1-70. Kassmel informed council the 1-70 Vail
underpass will reduce congestion at the Main Vail and West Vail interchanges; improve
connectivity in the community; improve emergen,-y response; enhance efficiency and
connectivity; improve traffic safety; and enhance ecor omic vitality. Moffet asked if the project
will extend the life to the roundabouts and Kassmel responded yes. Kassmel staid eight
locations were studied: Donovan Park, Post Office overpass, Cascade single roundabout, East
Cascade Village, Simba perpendicular, Simba skeweg, Lions Ridge Loop and North Frontage
Road, Red Sandstone and east Ever Vail. The Donovan location would require substantial
lowering of the North Frontage Road exceeding ac,,eptable grades; significant right-of-way
(ROW) impacts to the Roost lodge property and its approved future development plan on the
north side and two private homes in the southwest side and the location does not improve the
safety of the pedestrian crossing. The Post Office location required lowering both east and west
bound 1-70 10-18 feet, require raising the frontage roads and would require an overpass
structure and retaining walls resulting in an increase in the cost of the project to $30 million.
The Cascade single location would require lowering bath east and west bound 1-70. This would
require very large structures and significant retaining walls, which would result in the project
costs to increase to $40 million. The Vail Cascade at Westhaven Drive location would require
lowering the north and south frontage roads; lowering Westhaven Drive access by 19 feet; and
would have significant ROW impacts on the Lift Side Condominiums, impacts to the Cascade
Resort Conference Center and impacts to the Timbe Ridge Apartments. The East Cascade
Village location required lowering the North Frontage toad by 19 feet and the South Frontage
Road 17 feet; a substantial retaining wall on the soutjj�i side of the crossing to avoid impacting
the regional/ski trail; and significant impact to the ROW at the Timber Ridge Apartment complex.
The Simba perpendicular location required the North Frontage Road to be lowered 18 feet and
the South Frontage Road would be lowered 13 feet; had minimal ROW impacts on the south
side and ROW impacts to the north side, but did not irripact any structures. Kassmel stated this
location provided good service to transit activity centers. The Simba skewed location provided
an area where both the north and south frontage road 5 are below 1-70 and minimized the need
for retaining walls on the south side; minimal ROW impacts in the south side; and good services
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to transit activity centers. The Lions Ridge Loop and North Frontage Road intersection required
lowering the North Frontage Road by 29 feet; impacted Lions Ridge Loop and private drives
requiring unacceptable grades to mitigate access; impacted Red Sandstone Creek; and was not
compatible with the South Frontage Road or the approved future Ever Vail development plan.
The Red Sandstone location required lowering the North Frontage Road by 30 feet; had
significant ROW impacts to a private home and to � he Red Sandstone Road; and was not
compatible with the South Frontage Road or the appeoved future Ever Vail development plan.
The East Ever Vail location directly impacted Red Sandstone Park, a federally protected
property; required raising eastbound 1-70 at least 1E feet and lowering the north and south
frontage roads by 23 feet and 12 feet respectively; and the location did not provide good
bike/pedestrian or transit access to the future planned Ever Vail development. After reviewing
the locations with council, Kassmel stated that on a traffic and safety standpoint, it is best to go
with the Simba locations. The Public Works department has hosted several open houses and
received public input acknowledging the need and supported the project. Citizens wanted to
understand more about how the noise, lighting, Eiir quality and aesthetics would affect
neighboring properties and how they would be mitiga:ed. Kassmel said there would be more
public open houses and several town council updates in 2014. Bugby asked how the bike path
on the north recreation trail would be affected and Kassmel responded it would continue to be
maintained. Rogers asked if staff had met with Simba Run and Savoy Villas homeowners.
Kassmel said staff had started to meet with the owners and would soon be developing a
committee with homeowners and property managers. Rogers asked if the project would need a
majority or unanimous vote from the homeowners board to move forward at the Simba location.
Farrow Hitt, Simba Run General Manager, stated t e was hoping to get a full consensus
Additionally, Hitt stated he would look to see if there is a majority or super majority vote needed.
Bob Lewellyn, representing the Savoy Villas Homeowners Association, thought staff has done a
great job meeting with the homeowners and showing the impacts, but suggested the 1-70
underpass be part of the Timber Ridge project. Hitt requested that Simba Run be represented
on the Underpass Project Leadership Team. Hitt also stated several Simba Run owners have
expressed to him that they would like the project tc be located at Timber Ridge since the
property is owned by the town. Daly asked if council hAd any questions. Bugby expressed the
project would be good in the long run with the ability to walk to the slopes and should add value
to the properties. Daly encouraged citizens to get involved in the process. Kassmel asked
council if staff should look at the Timber Ridge location again as a possibility. Town Manager
Stan Zemler said the 1-70 Underpass would affect the Timber Ridge redevelopment project
which is scheduled to start construction May 1. Michaal Cacioppo, Eagle County resident, said
he would like to see the underpass built as soon as possible and agreed that property values
would go up with it being walking distance to Ever wail. Daly asked council if all members
agreed to direct staff to reconsider Timber Ridge as a possible location for the 1-70 Underpass.
The direction failed by a vote 3-3 (Bruno, Rogers, Daly in support).
The sixth item on the agenda was Resolution No. 3, Series of 2014, A Resolution Approving
the Transfer of Ownership of the Timber Ridge Property From the Timber Ridge Affordable
Housing Corporation to the Town of Vail. Community Development Director George Ruther
informed council staff would be meeting with the developer on the 31 " of January to address
liability concerns and for execution of the quit claim deed. Moffet made a motion to pass
Resolution No. 3 with a second from Bugby. There vas no public comment and the motion
passed unanimously 6-0.
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The seventh item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2014, An
Ordinance Creating the Timber Ridge Enterprise Fund of the Town of Vail, Colorado; and
Making Budget Adjustments to the Timber Ridge Enterprise Fund of the 2014 Budget for the
Town of Vail, Colorado; and Authorizing the said Adjustments as Set Forth Herein and Setting
for Details in Regard Thereto. Finance Director Judy Camp explained this ordinance was
necessary to continue the operations of Timber Ridge after the deed is transferred back to the
town. Moffet made a motion to pass Ordinance No. 4 an first reading with a second from Bugby.
There was no public comment. The motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The eighth item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2014, An
Ordinance Extending the Temporary Ban on Marijuana Establishments in the Town, Pursuant to
the Newly Enacted Section 16 of Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution (Amendment 64).
Moffet made a motion to pass Ordinance No. 1 on second reading with a second from Bugby.
Moffet clarified the moratorium on the temporary bar on marijuana establishments will be in
effect until July 31, 2014, which allows time for staff tc investigate the pros and cons of having
these establishments in Vail. Zemler said staff wou d come back at the second meeting in
March to have a discussion on what other communities in the state are doing with Amendment
64. Daly asked for public comment. Michael Cacioppo, eagle county resident, applauded
council for slowing down on a decision concerning this matter. Cacioppo hoped Vail would say
no to these types of establishments in town limits. There was no further public comment. The
motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The ninth item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 2, Series of 2014, An
Ordinance Repealing Section 1-4-1.0 of the Vail Town Code and Enacting a New Section 1-4-4
of the Vail Town Code, Concerning Restitution in Muni ;ipal Court. Municipal Court Judge Buck
Allen explained this ordinance took the municipal cou I out of the civil side of restitution when
both parties of a disturbance receive summons to a crime where property or bodily injury had
occurred. Moffet made a motion to pass Ordinance N 3. 2 on second reading with a second by
Rogers. There was no public comment. The motion passes unanimously 6-0.
The Tenth item on the agenda was the second readin of Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2014, An
Ordinance Amending Section 6-3B-2 of the Vail Town ode Regarding the Jurisdictional Limit of
Larceny Offenses on the Town. Moffet made a mat n to pass Ordinance No. 3 on second
reading with a second by Rogers. There was no public comment. The motion passed
unanimously 6-0.
The eleventh item on the agenda was the Adjournmen:. There being no further business,
Moffet made a motion to adjourn with a second from Bugby. The motion passed unanimously
6-0 and Council adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
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