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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
6:00 P.M.
Vail Town Council Chambers
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately 6:05 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, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
The first item on the agenda was Proclamation No. 3, Series of 2015 Recognizing Ceil Folz,
CEO of the Vail Valley Foundation, and her legacy career of 25 years as read by Mayor Andy
Daly. Moffet moved to approve Proclamation No.3; Kurz seconded the motion and it passed
(7-0). Daly expressed sincere thanks on behalf of the town to Ceil Folz for her extraordinary
service to the Vail Valley Foundation and the community.
The second item on the agenda was Citizen Participation with input as follows:
Rick Sackbauer, ERWSD, spoke about an update on the wilderness policy information and
an upcoming September meeting. He encouraged a review of the draft policy from the town
officials and the community as they were interested in public input as well.
Chamonix neighborhood resident expressed concerns about speeding on Chamonix and
requested more signage (15 mph preferable); he made the same request earlier in the
summer and nothing has been done. He would prefer a speed bump that might help slow
down traffic as it is dangerous for the neighborhood.
Kay Ferry introduced Jon Wamick who is running for Colorado Mountain College Board.
Warnick spoke a few minutes about his interest in serving on the CMC Board; he is from
Carbondale.
Andy Newell, Vail Valley Soccer Club, thanked the Town of Vail for their support in the use
of the town's fields this past weekend for their annual soccer tournament and fundraiser.
Dennis Parsons, pickle baller and resident, expressed support for converting the courts to
allow more pickleball play.
Carolyn Swanpoole, resident, expressed support of the sport of pickleball and players, and
encouraged the council to provide for more courts in the Vail area as she described the
difficulty found in reserving pickleball courts since many of them are private.
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Other pickleball court supporters included Bill Welsch, Augie de Luca, Patty Nixon, Jerry
Stevens, Mike Keeler.
Several people expressed opposition to converting the courts to pickleball including 1) Larry
Barnes, 2) Courtney Klein (Rams -horn Condos), 3) Tiffany Arrant (Texas Townhomes),
4) Susie Tjossem, citing noise, lack of restrooms and parking as concerns and a suggestion
to evaluate more fully the needs of both court players before making any court conversions.
Paul Rondeau, resident, expressed his concern with Frontage Road parking and safety
impacts. He would like the council to review this matter and respond to the community with
some suggestions for improvements. He expressed frustrations that there has not been any
response to his concerns.
Town Manager Zemler clarified the topic of pickleball was not an item on the evening agenda for
discussion but the input was related to the monies budgeted in the 2016 budget for court
improvements at Golden Peak. There would be more to come on this topic including public
input opportunities in the coming months. Citizen participation was finished at this time.
The third item on the agenda was the consent agenda as follows:
1) Minutes from September 1, 2015 regular meeting
Moffet moved to approve the minutes; Kurz seconded the motion and it passed (6-0). Daly was
absent that meeting and abstained from the vote.
2) ) Minutes from September 15, 2015 regular meeting
Moffet moved to approve the minutes; Kurz seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
3) Award Contract for Booth Creek Park
Moffet moved to direct the Town Manager to enter into a contract for the Booth Creek Park
Redevelopment project with Design Workshop in an amount not to exceed $154,340. The
motion was seconded and approved (7-0).
4) Resolution No. 25, Series of 2015, A Resolution Approving the Operating Plan and Budget
of the Vail Local Marketing District, For its Fiscal Year January 1, 2016 Through December
31, 2016
Moffet moved to approve Resolution No. 25; Rogers seconded the motion. Bugby expressed
his opposition to the passage of the VLMD 2016 Budget and the funding of the VVP in the
amount of $600K. The motion passed (6-1).
5) Resolution No. 31, Series of 2015, A Resolution Authorizing the Town of Vail to Grant a
Water Easement to Eagle River Water and Sanitation District; and Setting Forth Details in
Regard Thereto
Moffet moved to approve Resolution No. 31; Kurz seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
6) Resolution No. 32, Series of 2015, A Resolution of the Vail Town Council Approving the 2015
Addendum to the Current Lionshead Public Facilities Development Plan to Address House Bill
15-1348
Moffet moved to approve Resolution No. 32; Kurz seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
The fourth item on the agenda was Any Action as a Result of Executive Session and Mayor
Daly noted there were no actions required as a result of the session.
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The fifth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report at which time an update was
presented on several topics:
1) Vail Golf and Nordic Clubhouse Court of Appeals Update Case No. 2014CA1019 Maslak, et
al. v. Town of Vail, et al. as presented by Matt Mire, Town Attorney.
2) Electric bicycles
There was consensus to direct town attorney to draft legislation allowing for e-bikes.
3) 1-70 Vail Underpass Construction Team Introductions and Schedule Update
There were introductions made of the project team and a brief update about the project.
The sixth item on the agenda was the presentation of the Vail Transient Inventory Study made
by Katie Barnes, DestiMetrics, which was an update made to an initial study providing data on
Town of Vail transient inventory conducted in 2009, updated in 2011, and again in 2015.
Highlights from the study, which was done in order to better understand some of the gray
lodging markets, followed:
■ Process / methodology
■ Units/pillows by location
■ Units / pillows by type
■ Units / pillows by rating
■ Gray market (Rent By Owner / RBO vs. Traditional Market Units & Pillows) ; big increase
from 2011 to 2015 in # of these units on the vacation rental market
■ Findings
Several questions addressed how the inventory was compiled and what was included in the
inventory. In conclusion, DestiMetrics was asked to include the airbnb inventory in the data as
this market has grown substantially impacting the traditional lodging industry and it would be
important to track this market moving forward.
The seventh item on the agenda was 2015-2016 Winter Parking Program which was addressed
by Greg Hall Director of Public Works and Transportation. He noted each year the Town
Council approves the winter parking program for the upcoming season. The recommendation of
the staff was to keep the program rates the same as 2014-15; the parking rates and pass prices
for Vail have remained the same since the 2008-2009 season. Hall did express some concern
with regard to additional demand on parking mostly during the week because of the reduction of
parking at the hospital due to construction of the first phase of the master plan build out, but
they would monitor the situation. He noted the town was also able to have the license plate
recognition software and cameras operational at the end of last season and staff will be able to
report to the council early the trends seen with regard to abuse of free periods to avoid paying
for parking during the day (looping). He noted the number of days on the Frontage Road as 10
days during the winter and 20 days this past summer. There was a brief discussion about cost
benefits of adding another level to the Lionshead parking structure. Daly asked public input and
there was none. Town Council supported the recommendation to keep the winter parking rates
the same as last year.
The eighth item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2015, an
Ordinance authorizing the sale of real property along Lupine Drive, in exchange for the
purchase of real property along Columbine Drive, as presented by Tom Kassmel, Public Works
Engineer. He noted a Portion of Columbine Drive currently encroaches on Lot 14 of the Bighorn
Subdivision and the property is currently undergoing redevelopment. He noted in order to rectify
the encroachment, the property owner and staff have discussed a land transfer, where the Town
would receive the portion of property that Columbine Drive encroaches upon and the property
owner would receive an equal portion of property along Lupine Drive also adjacent to Lot 14.
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Moffet moved to approve Ordinance No. 13; Kurz seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously (7-0).
The ninth item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 14, Series of 2015, An
Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Chapter 10-1, Building Codes, Vail Town Code, Adopting
by Reference the 2015 Editions of the International Building Code, International Residential
Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code, International Energy
Conservation Code, International Existing Building Code, Colorado Plumbing Code, Colorado
Fuel Gas Code, 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code, 1997 Edition of Uniform Code for
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and with Regard to the Above- Described Codes, Adopting
Certain Appendices. Setting Forth Certain Amendments Thereto, and Setting Forth Details in
Regard Thereto.
The Council was reminded the International Building Codes are updated every three years to
maintain minimum standards for the technical advances in building sciences and material
innovations that are being used by the construction community. The proposed 2015 Building
Codes also reflected the changes mandated by the State of Colorado Building Codes as
presented by Martin Haeberle, Chief Building Official & Mike Vaughan, Fire Marshal. It was
noted substantial time was spent reviewing the information earlier during the work session.
Council's objective was not to place undue requirements or costs on property owners but rather
to ensure safety is met. Concerns noted from the earlier work session resulted in two questions
that would require more research, 1) Is there an appeal process and could an appeal process
become part of the ordinance or code, and 2) what are the real impacts of the fire sprinklers for
remodels and decks?
Bugby moved to table the ordinance; there was not a second to his motion. Moffet expressed
some of his continuing concerns about how the process is really an effort about social
engineering rather than addressing true safety measures and he remains frustrated by the
process of having to vote on these code amendments. Rogers moved to approve Ordinance
No, 14, Series of 2015; Kurz seconded the motion. Daly asked that staff return at 2"d R with
1) information about implementing an appeals process, and 2) sprinkling system requirements
for remodels and decks in multi story buildings. The motion passed (5-2; Moffet and Bugby
opposed).
The tenth item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No.15, Series of 2015, Annual
Appropriation 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, 2016 Through December 31, 2016. Budget highlights were presented by Carlie
Smith, Budget Analyst, answering questions posed by council members.
General Fund Highlights:
■ CSE funded $150K
■ Castle Peak funded at $50K but required other community governments to match Vail's
contribution
• EGE air alliance supported at $75K from GF; requested more information about what other
agencies are contributing; there was concern expressed about the current funding
structure/model and fund balances and a suggestions to split the funding between the Vail
Local Marketing District and the General Fund
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RETT Fund Highlights:
■ Sustainable Travel International Certification Program funded at $64K (Walking Mountains
Science Center)
■ Betty Ford Way construction paver project funded at $50K for preliminary engineering
review
There were some concerns expressed by Rogers about the USO Burton event funding at $400K
as she noted this amount seemed over the top compared with funding of all the nonprofit
funding requests. Council requested to hear from the event producer during the next meeting in
order to better understand what might be eliminated if the funding were to occur at a $300K
level. Moffet suggested budgeting some monies for consulting services to evaluate the ability to
purchase federal lands that might be available to be used for housing; others supported waiting
until a project would be viable before budgeting for services. Daly expressed several concerns
and suggestions as follows: 1) the overall budget which reflects a trend in an increase of
revenue against expenses, 2) suggested research be conducted to determine if there might be
a staffing designation allowing some employees to work only 10 months in the year, 3)
questioned the need for a 5% performance budget that seems above that which the private
business community will see. Rogers, Bruno, Kurz, Moffet Chapin supported the proposed
salary performance budget; Bugby did not support it. Daly asked for public input on the 2016
budget at this time; there were no comments. Rogers moved to approve Ordinance No.15,
Series of 2015 with the following changes 1) fund EGE Air Alliance at $75K, 2) remove the
funding of the map ($200K). Kurz and Bugby seconded and the motion passed (5-2; Moffet and
Daly opposed).
The eleventh 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 8:30 p.m.
Attest:
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Patty Mc , Town Cie
Respectfully miffed,
And46 P. Daly, M or
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