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Tuesday, August 4, 2015
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 present: Stan Zemler
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation and several residents were present to
speak as follows:
Bravo! Vail representatives Jeanne Reid -White and Anne -Marie McDermott expressed thanks
and appreciation to Town Council and Town of Vail for their very successful season and
support of the Bravo! Vail during the last 28 years, with record ticket sales and attendance.
Anne -Marie McDermott spoke about next year's calendar which will include a commitment
from London's Academy of St. Martins in the Fields, a group formed by Sir Neville Marriner in
1958. In addition, there are continued commitments from the Dallas Symphony, the
Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic, as well as several world-renowned
chamber music artists.
Stephen Connelly, resident, spoke about numerous topics including the skatepark, marijuana,
town survey, golf course project, consolidate the town's marketing efforts with only one group.
The second item on the agenda was a presentation of awards given to Town of Vail and select
employees on behalf of the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA, a pool of
about 250 local governments and agencies that provides for property and liability insurance
coverage):
1. Town of Vail Safety Committee was awarded the "CIRSA Safety Champion"
Several reasons were noted as the basis for this recognition such as 1) Increasing the ADDs
throughout town facilities and outside at weather proof facilities, 2) compliance with numerous
kinds of trainings, 3) improved trends related to workers compensation claims, 4) the
compliance with fire drill trainings, 5) the creation of an interactive map to help identify liability
and risk areas of incidents , 6) a preventable free incidents during the world alpine
championships which was noted as highly commendable for such a large special event. Lori
Acker accepted on behalf of the Safety Committee.
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2. Charlie Turnbull was awarded the CIRSA Safety Manager of the Year
There were many notable comments from colleagues and event promoter that contributed to the
nomination and selection of the town's Public Works Superintendent. Mayor Daly offered
several comments about the town's excellent safety program, a result of their leadership; he
expressed the town council's appreciation to all employees for their efforts and congratulated
both Lori and Charlie for continuing to ensure Vail is a safe place to work and live!
The third item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda:
1) Vail Skate park Public Art Contract Award
Daly asked about the funding the art at the amount of $100K. AIPP board member, Kathy
Langenwalter, spoke about the location of the artwork which included four mosaic murals which
would be visible by all traveling through the parking structure top deck as well as visible at the
lower levels, she noted an excellent location for public art. Moffet authorized the Town Manager
to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with Valerie Theberge to
create and install four unique mosaic murals at the Vail Skatepark as approved by the Art in
Public Places Board in the amount not to exceed $100,000. The motion passed six to one
(6-1).
The fourth item on the agenda was the any action as a result of executive session; no actions
were made.
The fifth item on the agenda was Town Manager's Report
1) Municipal Parking Lot/South Frontage Road Update
George Ruther, Director of Community Development, presented an update about this
construction project (which is happening as a result of the Vail Valley Medical Center expansion
project) with a review of a site diagram. He noted construction would occur from September
through October and would help with a change in traffic flow, grades and result in improved
safety on the South Frontage Road with the alignment of driveways for both the municipal
building and the hospital. There would be no loss of parking spaces (54 total) once the project
was completed. The lot would remain open to the public during construction.
2) Golf Course Grill Patio Design Update
Stan Zemler, Town Manager, presented an update on this topic noting weekly construction
meetings have been held to discuss concerns and issues. He noted some changes were made
to the clubhouse patio area because of concerns with the design of the northeast corner of the
deck; the views of the Gore Range and the 18th green were not disturbed.
3) August 5, 2015 Vail Fire Department Exercise
Fire Chief Mark Novak presented a brief explanation about the upcoming Wildland fire
emergency and evacuation exercise encouraging residents in the Potato Patch area to
participate. The full scale exercise would present an opportunity to implement the emergency
operations and evacuation program with assistance from town departments and area agencies.
4) August 11, 2015 Community Picnic at Donovan Pavilion
A reminder was given about the next community picnic referenced above.
5) October 2015 Whistler Visit Update
It was noted that a delegation from the Resort Municipality of Whistler will be visiting Colorado in
October with a stop in Vail for a tour and meet with Vail Town Council on October 14; members
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from Whistler visiting include Chief Administrative Office, 7 Council Members, Chamber CEO,
Economic Development Officer to name a few.
The sixth item on the agenda was a presentation of Final Design Concept for Booth Creek Park
as presented by Todd Oppenheimer, Capital Project Manager/Landscape Architect. He noted
the Town Council last reviewed the proposed list of park amenities for Booth Creek Park on
September 2, 2014. At that time Council approved the recommended Design Program for the
park and directed staff to continue to refine the park design. There was a review of the park
elements listed below:
• 1 Double, Hard Surface Tennis Court
• 2700 sq. ft. Custom Playground
• 7900 sq. ft. Primary Lawn Area
• 2 Stall Restroom with Drinking Fountain
• Picnic shelter
• Picnic Table, Benches and Bike Racks
• Low Level Path lighting
• 11 Parallel Parking spaces
• Landscape Berm along Frontage Road
He also reviewed some of the final proposed design program components, some of which
included natural areas, parallel and head in ADA parking, looped paved path using the existing
bike path, open turf grass area as a significant design element of the park, double, hard -surface,
post tensioned concrete tennis court, playground with natural elements and artistic components,
public restroom, 2-stall, 3 season, accessible and sensitive to the, natural setting, and picnic
shelter for 2 to 3 picnic tables. Council input was heard at this time with some comments
addressing the artistic elements of the park as well as parking and lighting questions. It was
noted the community input and kid's input would be sought after for designing the playground in
hopes of using creativity and artistic elements. Public input was also heard as follows:
Robin Birch, resident, requested a review of some beautification landscaping to be included
in the berm in front of the Vail Mountain School. It was noted some of the land was CDOT
owned. She suggested lighting be used along the paths for kids in the area.
Diana Hermansky, expressed concerns about the lighting and hopes the dark sky ordinance
will be complied with when implementing the lighting for the park.
Bert Hermansky, resident, expressed concern about parking and lighting impacts as well as
rest room hours.
Pam Stenmark, resident, thanked everyone for their work on the park noting her comfort
level with the design and suggesting her preference for soft surfaces in the park and
minimum lighting.
After further discussion about lighting, park surfaces and parking, there was support to include
timers on the lights in order to meet the needs of those using the bike paths and those
preferring night light compliance. Overall the town council supported the final proposed design
concept for the Booth Creek Park project as presented and supported staff to take the next
steps identified below:
1. Draft RFP for Design Services
2. Proceed through PEC and DRB Approval Process.
3. Prepare Construction Documents and Competitively Bid Project
4. Begin Construction Spring 2016.
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The seventh item on the agenda was Ordinance No. 10, Series of 2015, An Ordinance
Prohibiting Marijuana Establishments in Town, Pursuant to Section 16 of Article XVII I of the
Colorado Constitution. The Town placed a moratorium on allowing for marijuana
establishments since January 19, 2010, pursuant to Article XVIII, § 16(5)(f) of the Colorado
Constitution, the Town may "prohibit the operation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana
product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities, or retail marijuana stores through
the enactment of an ordinance. Town Attorney Matt Mire noted the Ordinance did not change
from first reading, spoke about state legislation and impacts on the municipalities, and noted a
review would be included every 3 years. Bugby moved to approve Ordinance No. 10, Series of
2015 on second reading. Kurz seconded the motion. Moffet expressed the legislation is
redundant and duplicative to the land use code which would not support allowing for that
particular land use in Vail; he noted he would support the effort if it were a proclamation and not
an ordinance. Public input was heard and Pam Stenmark, resident, thanked the council for
preserving the Town of Vail's image with the passage of the legislation. Bob Armour, resident,
also thanked them for their action with the ordinance and keeping the Vail Brand! The motion
passed (6-1).
The eighth 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 which
passed unanimously, (7-0) and the meeting adjourned 7:30 p.m.
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Respe Ily Submitted,
Andrew P. Iraly, Mayor
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