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Tuesday, December 1, 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 Dave Chapin.
Members present: Dave Chapin, Mayor
Jenn Bruno, Mayor Pro Tem
Dick Cleveland
Kevin Foley
Kim Langmaid
Jen Mason
Greg Moffet
Staff members present: Stan Zemler
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
The first item of business was Citizen Participation with comments as follows:
Michael Letourneau, representing Solar Crest Condominium Association, presented some
information about a recent situation between the Association and Town of Vail Community
Development Department related to a "red tag" issed them because of a dumpster on town
owned property. He noted they have been trying to comply with the recycling regulations to
construct a new dumpster. After some discussion, it was noted town staff would work with
the Association in an effort to ensure the appropriate process and compliance with the
matter would result.
Taylor Gardarian, Eagle County resident, presented additional information about his topic of
the axiom of time related to his non profit organization Open Source. Mayor Chapin noted
the topic did not come under appropriate town business.
The second item of business was Proclamation No. 7, Series of 2015, Proclamation Declaring
December 11, 2015 as "WhoVail Day". Jenn Bruno, Town Council, read the proclamation for
the audience. Moffet moved to approve Proclamation No. 7 with a second by Foley and it was
passed unanimously (7-0).
The third item of business was the appointment of the Municipal Judge. Mayor Chapin noted
the Town Charter (7.2) and Municipal Code (1-9- 6) address the appointment of a municipal
judge for a two year term. Moffet moved to appoint Buck Allen to a two year term as Vail's
Municipal Judge with the term to expire November 2017. Bruno seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously (7-0). Judge Allen noted he has served 36 years with the Town of Vail.
The fourth item of business was the Consent Agenda as follows:
1) Minutes from November 3, 2015 meeting
Moffet moved to approve the minutes; Bruno seconded the motion and it was approved by
those attending the meeting on that date (Bruno, Chapin, and Moffet — aye; Cleveland, Foley,
Langmaid, and Mason abstained).
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2) Minutes from November 17, 2015 meeting
Cleveland moved to approve the minutes; Moffet seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously (7-0).
The fifth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report at which time there was mention
of the Birds of Prey event happening in Beaver Creek this upcoming weekend. He also
reported on the Gore Creek matter indicating the town would host a debrief of the matter with
several private and public parties that week in order to follow up on details of what transpired
and how to mitigate any further issues.
The sixth item of business was a presentation by the Commission on Special Events with their
(CSE) proposed funding allocations for 2016 Cultural, Recreational and Community Events and
Education and Enrichment Programming. Barry Davis, Chairman, requested the Town Council
approve the proposed funding allocations for the 2016 Cultural, Recreational and Community
Events and the Educational and Enrichment Programming. They did share their support for a
learning and multi -cultural facility for Vail. Chapin noted how far the Commission has come on
developing the objectives and metrics of measuring the success of the events. After the
presentation, there was a brief discussion about the fact that the Town Council was not required
to approve the CSE budget, but rather the code indicates council members would "call up" and
review funding allocations or CSE decisions if there were any questions or concerns. In
summary, there was no need for any action but rather the process was one that is informational
only. It was noted staff will continue to research and present the CSE with fresh ideas for
events as well they continue to evaluate the calendar and when new opportunities might be
scheduled, although it was noted a busy schedule already exists. Town Council thanked the
Commission for their work and efforts with the event planning. There was a special thanks to
Rayla Kundolf for her eight years of service with CSE.
The seventh item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 16, Series 2015, an
Ordinance providing for the levy assessment and collection of town property taxes due for the
2015 tax year and payable in the 2016 fiscal year as presented by Kathleen Halloran, Finance
Director. The town is required by Colorado state law to certify the mil levy by December 15 of
each year. Moffet moved to approve Ordinance No. 16 and Bruno seconded the motion.
Chapin noted there was an update with the ordinance made related to using the most current
assessed valuation number. There were no public comments on the ordinance. The motion
passed (7-0).
The eighth item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 17, Series 2015 an
Ordinance making budget adjustments to the Town of Vail General Fund, Capital Projects Fund,
Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund, and Timber Ridge Enterprise Fund. Several budget highlights
were presented and in summary it was noted that across all funds, the supplemental budget request
would adjust the budget to reflect $119,501 of additional revenue and proposes an increase of $360,252
to expenditures.
General Fund
Budgeted revenue adjusted by an increase of $106,962 which is directly offset by expenditures,
corresponding expenditures outlined in budget memo. Adjustments to the General Fund 2015
budget result in a net decrease of $53.8K, with a resulting fund balance of $18.9 million by the
end of 2015, or 54% of annual revenues.
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Capital Proiects Fund
Budgeted revenue decreased by a total of $26,801 and includes a decrease in reimbursement
from the Vail Reinvestment Authority by $80,548 to coincide with the project budgets that were
adjusted earlier in the year offset by revenue increases of $53,747. The increased revenues
are all reimbursements for expenditures, details outlined in the packet memo. The proposed
budget adjustments will result in an estimated fund balance of $20.9 million by the end of 2015.
Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) Fund
Budgeted revenues reduced by a total of $26,810 which includes a $50K reduction in
reimbursement from Vail Reinvestment Authority. This is related to council's decision to not
move forward with a skate park snowmelt system previously budgeted. In addition, revenues
will increase by $23,109 (with corresponding expenditure) for a recycling reimbursement from
Eagle County. New projects or increases were outlined in the packet memo. The proposed
budget adjustments result in an estimated fund balance of $4.4 million by the end of 2015.
Timber Ridqe Enterprise Fund
Budgeted revenue will be increased by a total of $66K from increased projections in rental
income mainly due to no vacancies during the year. Staff is also requesting to supplement 2015
expenses by a total of $49,994. Expenditure adjustments were detailed in the packet memo.
The proposed budget adjustments result in an estimated fund balance of $717K by the end of
2015.
Foley requested a review of transit ridership and personnel costs be made related to the
increased service provided to Ford Park; Mason noted the increased service showed full buses
once they arrived at the park. Moffet asked about the VRA reimbursement and it was noted the
impact was just the reconciliation and transfers across funds. Moffet moved to approve
Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2015 on first reading, the third and final 2015 budget supplemental;
Bruno seconded the motion. There were no public comments made. The motion passed (7-0).
The ninth item of business on the agenda was the review of the Evergreen Lodge at Vail
Master Plan Amendment as presented by George Ruther, Director of Community Development.
Chapin noted this item would be conducted as a Public Hearing with the Vail Town Council in
order to present the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission's recommendation
of approval of the proposed amendment to the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan to the
Detailed Plan Recommendations for the Evergreen Lodge at Vail.
Council member Cleveland disclosed his role of serving on the Vail Valley Medical Center
Board. Town Attorney Mire noted there was not a conflict of interest with this disclosure per the
town charter and it was not necessary for Cleveland to recuse himself from the discussion. He
also informed the council there would be an outline of steps to the evening's public hearing
process and that the council would be asked to continue the topic to the next meeting. Ruther
presented some background and noted the applicant, Evergreen Lodge at Vail, is proposing
amendments to the detailed plan recommendation prescribed for the Evergreen Lodge at Vail in
the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan, specifically Chapter 5 of the plan. Such
amendments were reviewed in accordance with the provisions prescribed in Section 2.8 of the
plan. He reminded council and the audience that this was not a review of the development
application as this process would occur after the master plan was amended. He noted PEC
served in an advisory role in making recommendations about the application.
He presented the four purposes of the amendments as follows:
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I . Clearly identify and articulate the desired outcomes of a future redevelopment of the
Evergreen Lodge at Vail,
2. Remove language from the Master Plan which is no longer relevant or applicable,
3. Respond to changes in conditions as a result of the land exchange with Vail Valley Medical
Center, and
4. Establish predictability within the review process by providing detailed site specific
recommendations for redevelopment if the Evergreen Lodge at Vail site.
Dominic Mauriello, Mauriello and Associates, representing the applicant, presented the
application which outlined the proposed Evergreen modifications to the master plan. There
were slides showing some of the application highlights, such as the current sites, photos of 1)
the property, 2) middle creek, and 3) pedestrian path, the parcel ownership (WMC, Evergreen
owners, Town), review of the land trade that would occur with WMC, a preview of the
development concept with information about the current number of rooms and proposed number
of rooms, what happens with landscaping, parking and circulation, building configurations, and
South Frontage Road improvements with the construction of a roundabout. He then reviewed
the Master Plan Sections and specific suggested changes in the plan pertaining to the topics
listed above.
Council comments were given about topics as follows:
✓ Support to review environmental studies completed that addressed the project's impacts on
the stream tract, noting this project would create increased shading of the stream.
✓ Review of future uses and opportunities with public access in that particular neighborhood
and Dobson Ice Arena.
✓ Discussion about creating appropriate access between WMC and this property that would
enhance the connection.
✓ Continued review of the location of the helipad and neighborhood impacts.
Mauriello noted they continue to review the project relative to some of these topics. Mayor
Chapin opened the hearing for public input at this time; he noted that comments were to be
directed to the Vail Town Council only.
Tom Braun, representing WMC, informed council the land exchange was moving forward
and noted some specific sections where he has some suggestions for language changes,
page 6.
Mery Lapin, 232 W. Meadow Drive, suggested several changes, as follows: 1) change
stream setback to be 30 ft. from the high water mark resulting in increased stream
protections, 2) include multiple condo associations as stand alone, 3) Vail should continue to
own Lot 10, 4) review again the traffic on Meadow Drive and helipad location.
Jim Lamont, Vail Homeowners Association, encourage them to preserve municipal site
redevelopment opportunities, increase parking with another deck at Lionshead Structure,
explore future civic facility in the neighborhood.
Ruther submitted some final comments as follows: 1) he requested a continuation on the public
hearing until the next meeting, 2) he reminded them the amendments were recommended by
PEC, 3) he noted staff would continue to work with the all interested parties, WMC and
neighborhood residents, 4) staff would return at the next meeting with a resolution for
consideration that would outline with the proposed plan amendments. There was interest from
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several council members for further review of the town's ordinances related to the
environmental protection of the stream and related setbacks as well as a review of ourrent
residential density requirements. Chapin noted the great collaboration and cooperation taking
place between the stakeholders on this project.
Moffet moved to continue the public hearing and discussion on the Evergreen Lodge at Vail
Master Plan Amendment to the December 15, 2015 regular council meeting; Cleveland
seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
The tenth item on the agenda was adjournment. There being no further business to come
before the council, Foley moved to adjourn the meeting and Moffet seconded the motion which
passed (7-0) and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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