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Vail Town Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 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
Margaret Rogers
Greg Moffet
Jenn Bruno
Dave Chapin
Dale Bugby
Member absent: Ludwig Kurz
Staff members: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Tammy Nagel, Deputy Clerk
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation. There was none.
The second item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda.
1) Approval of the March 4 and March 18 meeting minutes.
Bugby reviewed his recommended changes to the March 4 and the March 18
meeting minutes. All council members agreed with the changes. Moffet made
a motion to approve the March 4 meeting minutes with the recommended
changes, with a second from Chapin. The motion passed unanimously 6-0.
Moffet made a motion to approve the March 18 meeting minutes with the
recommended changes, with a second from Chapin. The motion passed
unanimously 6-0.
2) Resolution No. 11, Series of 2014, A Resolution Approving an Amended
Operating Plan and Budget of the Vail Local Marketing District, for its Fiscal
Year January 1, 2014. Moffet made a motion to approve the resolution, with a
second from Rogers. The motion passed unanimously 6-0.
3) Pre -Construction Management Contract Award. Moffet made a motion to
direct the Town Manager to enter into a Construction Manager/General
Contractor with GE Johnson for the Vail Village Welcome Center remodel,
with a second from Rogers. The motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The third item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report. There was none.
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The fourth item on the agenda was 1-70 Vail Underpass Traffic update. Town Engineer
Tom Kassmel stated that as a part of the project design process, a traffic operations
analysis had been completed for the 1-70 Vail Underpass and the two new intersections
it would create. The traffic analysis was based on the adopted 2009 Vail Transportation
Master Plan (VTMP), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT) requirements and guidelines, and recognized
traffic engineering best practices. Kassmel explained the data and assumptions for the
traffic analysis were based on the VTMP and include the 20 year design traffic service
life, the 15th busiest day, the VTMP traffic projections and the level of service (LOS).
Rogers asked what the 15th busiest traffic day was in Vail. Kassmel explained that it's
not a specific date. The 15th busiest day was based on the significant holidays and
Special Events, the snow levels, the number of days Vail hotels are occupied and the
number of days in a year that Vail had overflow parking on the Frontage Roads. Mark
Meisinger, Engineer with Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig (FHU), reviewed several intersection
configurations with council: the Traditional T would allow the Frontage Roads to flow
freely and the underpass traffic would be required to stop; an All -way Stop T where all
directions stop; a Modified T which would allow the underpass to free flow and the
Frontage Roads to stop, similar to Blue Cow Chute; an All -way Stop T with Bypass
provided two Frontage Road movements being free flow and all other movements stop;
a Signalized T would have all movement stops at signals; a Single Lane Roundabout;
and a Single Lane Roundabout with an auxiliary lane. Meisinger demonstrated how a
single lane roundabout with an auxiliary lane met the 20 year design traffic life and the
FHWA/CDOT requirements and guidelines. Rogers asked what would prevent the town
making changes to the Bypass T in 2030 if the town was incorrect on its choice.
Kassmel stated the funding agreement with CDOT required the 20 year design traffic
life. All council members questioned the traffic data that was used for the traffic
analysis. Daly explained the traffic numbers would be the same, but the additional
underpass would relieve congestion on both the main Vail and West Vail roundabouts.
Rick Rejavec with FHU reviewed evaluation criteria with council. All types of T
Intersections did not provide adequate LOS or queues at intersections. A Single Lane
Roundabout accommodated ideal conditions at LOS C, had acceptable queues and
reduced impact to private property, but it did not accommodate snowy conditions at
LOS D. A Single Lane Roundabout with an Auxiliary Lane accommodated Ideal
conditions at LOS C, had acceptable queues, and it accommodated snowy conditions at
LOS D. Rogers asked if the town could ban trucks from using that roundabout.
Kassmel said at minimum large trucks would have to be able to go through the
roundabout. Bruno asked if the engineers considered a roundabout on one side and a
tee on the other. Rejavec said this model had not been done. Bugby questioned if
some of the traffic projections were using double counts. Kassmel said he would
confirm the numbers. Daly asked for public comment. Bill Pierce, owner at Simba Run,
questioned if the numbers used in the analysis were realistic for a 20 year outlook.
Pierce explained a LOS C rating is based on a 10-20 second stop and a LOS D is a wait
of 40 seconds per vehicle. Additionally Pierce did not agree with CDOT's study that
roundabouts were safer. Charlie Calcaterra, representing Simba Run Homeowners
Association, said there was an opportunity for the town to do what is right by relieving
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traffic from the west and main roundabouts. Calcaterra felt there were two scenarios
that would satisfy everyone. If the town would use CDOTS level of service for this
project only, it would allow a T Intersection to be implemented or if the Council would
agree to do the T Intersection and if the intersection failed in 15 years then add a light
signal. With no further public comment, Daly asked if council had any additional
comments. Bugby said a T Intersection would be appropriate for this project. Rogers
felt the bypass T would allow for reasonable growth. Moffet reminded council that Vail
did have design requirements and there are no traffic lights allowed. Moffet went onto
say a T Intersection did not work unless the town would allow traffic lights. The town
needed to be consistent with the same standards that are applied to general
developers. Bruno also had problems with the numbers used for the analysis and
would like the engineers to pursue the Bypass T. Daly requested staff to re-examine
the traffic counts and confirm there was no double counting. Additionally, Daly
requested staff provide scenarios using LOS D for a Bypass T, single roundabout on the
North Frontage Road and double T on both North and South Frontage Roads.
The fifth item on the agenda was the first reading of Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2014,
An Ordinance Making Budget Adjustments to the Town of Vail General Fund, Capital
Projects Fund, Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, Conference Center Fund, Dispatch
Services Fund, Heavy Equipment Fund, Debt Service Fund and Timber Ridge
Enterprise Fund of the 2014 Budget for the Town of Vail. Daly questioned if the $13,200
to fund the transportation costs to move sports teams to other field locations during the
Ford Park Field construction was the Vail Recreation District's responsibility. Rogers
explained it was a small cost to the town to ensure the events return to Vail next year.
Moffet expressed concern regarding the $17,200 in police officers overtime relating to
work done for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). There was no public comment.
Moffet made a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 10, with a second
from Rogers. The motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The sixth item on the agenda was review of the proposed Timber Ridge Development
Agreement. Community Development Director George Ruther presented council
Resolution No. 9, Series of 2014, A Resolution Approving a Timber Ridge Development
Agreement, and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. Daly questioned the
performance bond language in the development agreement. Town Attorney Matt Mire
explained if the developer was unable to complete the project, the lender would finish
the development with a new developer. Moffet moved to approve Resolution No. 9 and
direct the Town Manager to enter into the Developers Agreement with Lion's Ridge
Apartment Homes, LLC, with a second from Chapin. There was no public comment.
The motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The seventh item on the agenda was Resolution No. 12, Series of 2014, A Resolution
Authorizing the Town Manager to Enter into a Professional Service Agreement with
Reconstruction Experts, Inc. for the Renovation of Units at the Timber Ridge Village
Apartments. Ruther informed council concerning the need to complete interior
renovations to at least nine dwelling units at the Timber Ridge Village Apartments. The
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renovation work is expected to start in early April and to be fully completed by April 30,
2104. Ruther said that since a large number of units will become vacant during the
month of April that this is the correct time to complete renovation work. The estimated
total cost of the work is approximately $188,000. Bugby asked the lifespan on the
buildings that are being renovated. Ruther stated those buildings are not currently
being considered for construction and will be around for a long period of time to allow
the pay down from the new construction. Moffet made a motion to pass Resolution No.
12 and direct the Town Manager to enter into the service agreement, with a second
from Rogers. There was no public comment. The motion passes unanimously 6-0.
The eighth item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 8, Series of
2014, An Ordinance for Prescribing Regulation Amendments, Pursuant to Section 12-3-
7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to Amend Section 12-2-2:Definitions of Words and
Terms Pertaining to Commercial Ski Storage and the Delineation of Different Floors or
Levels within a Structure, and to Amend Sections 12-7B, 12-7H, 12-71 and 12-8E
Replacing the Term "Commercial Ski Storage" with "Commercial Ski Storage/Ski Club"
and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. Community Development Planner
Jonathan Spence informed council there were no significant changes made since the
first reading of Ordinance No. 8. Moffet made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 8 on
second reading with a second by Rogers. There was no public comment. The motion
passed unanimously 6-0.
The ninth item on the agenda was the second reading of Ordinance No. 9, Series of
2014, An Ordinance Rezoning Certain Properties from the High Density Multiple -Family
District to the Vail Village Townhouse District, Located at 303 Gore Creek Drive (Vail
Rowhouse 7-13) and 483 Gore Creek Drive (Texas Townhomes)/Lots 7-13, A
Resubdivision of Block 5 and a Part of Gore Creek Drive, Vail Village Filing 1, and Lots
1-9 Vail Village Filing 4, and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. Spence stated
there were no changes made to the ordinance since the first reading. Moffet made a
motion to approve Ordinance No. 9 on second reading with a second from Bugby.
There was no public comment. The motion passed unanimously 6-0.
The Tenth item on the agenda was adjournment. Moffet mad a motion to adjourn with
a second from Rogers. The motion passed unanimously and council adjourned at 9.01
p.m.
Attest:
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And ew P. Daly, Mayor
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