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Tuesday, March 17, 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
Margaret Rogers
Member absent: Greg Moffet
Staff members present: Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
Mayor Daly acknowledged Pam Brandmeyer's 35 years of service thanking her for all she has
done for the town throughout her career and with an estimated 700 council meetings she has
attended. The audience also expressed their appreciation with a standing ovation.
The first item on the agenda was Citizen Participation and no comments were heard at this
time.
The second item was on the agenda was the consent agenda as follows:
1) Resolution No. 8, Series of 2015, A Resolution Authoring the Town of Vail to Grant a
Utility/Access Easement to Holy Cross Energy; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto
- Chad Salli
Kurz moved to approve Resolution No 8; Bugby seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously (6-0).
2) 2015 Vail Crack Seal Contract Award
Bugby moved to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Superior Asphalt,
LC to complete the 2015 Vail Crack Seal project in an amount not to exceed $165,480; Kurz
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (6-0).
The third item on the agenda was recognizing the earlier executive session held during the
work session. There were no follow-up actions to the executive session.
The fourth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report and there was nothing further
provided at this time.
The fifth item on the agenda was consideration of Resolutions Nos. 3 & 4, Series of 2015,
which have been drafted to facilitate the adoption of the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific
Redevelopment Master Plan. The Vail Town Council was being asked to approve the two
resolutions as drafted, and if approved, a new redevelopment master plan would be adopted for
the VVMC campus and the Vail Land Use Plan would be amended to incorporate the master
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plan into the town's comprehensive planning documents. It was noted the master plan would be
used by the applicant and the town to guide future development decisions for the WMC
campus. Mayor Daly noted that public input would be taken and this hearing was the 4th one on
this topic. George Ruther, Director of Community Development, noted some highlights about
the project and the process:
✓ WMC Master Plan was completed in order to help guide them through redevelopment of
the campus
✓ The action taken this evening is NOT approval of the development application
✓ The development application would be submitted to the Planning and Environmental
Commission in the near future for their review
✓ The role of master plan is to ensure that the 13 development objectives are met as they
were outlined by the Town of Vail
✓ The WMC Master Plan is used as a 5 to 7 year planning document
✓ A summary of the historical review process was given
✓ The proposal begs the question of "does the master plan meet the criteria of the town's
master planning process as described in Vail's Land Use Plan?
✓ PEC unanimously approved the recommendation for approval with regard to the adoption of
Resolution No. 3, Series of 2015, A Resolution adopting the Vail Valley Medical Center Site
Specific Redevelopment Master Plan dated Mach 17, 2015 as an Official Element of the Vail
Land Use Plan and as a valid Planning Document to be used to guide redevelopment and
growth in the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan Study
Area Boundaries, and setting forth details in regard thereto and Resolution No. 4, Series of
2015, A Resolution amending a certain section of the Vail Land Use Plan to allow for the
addition of the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan Land
Use Category, and Amendments to Vail Land Use Plan Map, and setting forth details in
regard thereto.
Tom Braun, Braun & Associates Inc., addressed a number of items raised at previous meetings
(March 3 hearing) related to Middle Creek, loading/delivery facility design considerations, West
Meadow Drive traffic/East Wing - parking management, and Design, Architecture, Massing on
Meadow Drive and emergency traffic in relation to Meadow Drive (emergency vehicles will
continue to use this road). A master plan overview was presented noting changes to the
helipad chapter and one final review of the 13 town objectives. Doris Kirchner, WMC CEO,
made some closing remarks with a reminder about their mission and vision and future of their
health care campus to offer the highest quality of services to the community. Mayor Daly asked
for input at this time with several comments from the public:
Mery Lapin, resident, thanked Pam Brandmeyer for her years of service and then expressed
his concerns about the WMC redevelopment as follows, 1) financial solvency of the WMC
and its status as a non profit organization yet it operates as a private business, 2) a
transparent timeline and need to ensure deadlines are met, 3) does the campus have enough
land and room for final build out, 4) height of new helipad, 5) that Lot 10 remained town
owned. He also thanked WMC staff and particularly Doris for her efforts and interactions with
the community about this expansion.
Michael Cacioppo inquired as to the timeframe allowed to other vs. him for public input. He
asked some questions and expressed concerns about the financial parameters the WMC
operates under, expenditures of the hospital and the height of the helipad structure.
Ron Snow, resident, continued to express his concerns about the impacts on the
neighborhood, the safety concerns related to the helipad location and flight paths.
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Jim Lamont, Vail Homeowners Association, suggested calling the question and prefers to
move forward on this topic. He also thanked Pam Brandmeyer for all her personal care and
efforts into the Vail community, suggesting she has been the "mother to this community". He
moved to thanking Community Development Director George Ruther for his team's
deliberative review process of this matter and he should be highly commended. And finally he
gave accolades to Doris Kirchner, VVMC, who caused the beginnings of the dialogue to occur
between the hospital and the neighborhood, and he noted that she is to be commended as
she has heard the input, and while may not agree, there is at the very least communication
occurring.
Further questions and comments were made about the helipad, flight paths, FAA requirements
to monitor the helipad, (which would not be imposed because of the private ownership of the
business), and the ability to require detailed operating records.
Rogers moved to approve Resolution No. 3, Series of 2015, adopting the Vail Valley Medical
Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan, to establish a comprehensive redevelopment
plan for the Vail Valley Medical Center, Lot 10 (Town of Vail parking lot), and US Bank Building,
located at 181 and 281 West Meadow Drive and 108 South Frontage Road West/ Lots E, F, and
10 Vail Village Filing 2, and Lot D-2, A Resubdivision of Lot D, Vail Village Filing 2, and setting
forth details in regard thereto, and further noted that based upon the review of the criteria
outlined in Section VI of the Staff memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission
dated January 26, 2015, and the evidence and testimony presented, the Vail Town Council
finds:
1. That the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan was
developed through extensive participation by the public and Planning and Environmental
Commission; and
2. That the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan is a reflection
of the goals, desires, and objectives of the citizens of the Town of Vail for the long term
planning of the development of the Vail Valley Medical Center campus; and
3. That the VVMC has developed the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment
Master Plan in conjunction with the Town of Vail in order to ensure the ability to provide for
the long term growth of the healthcare facility; and
4. That the relocation of the emergency helipad to an on -site location has been thoroughly
reviewed by qualified experts and has been found to meet or exceed prescribed FAA
regulations and meet the long term emergency healthcare needs of the community;
5. That the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan is consistent
with the adopted goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail comprehensive plan and
advances the development objectives of the town; and
6. That the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan is compatible
with and suitable to adjacent uses and appropriate for the surrounding areas; and
7. That the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan promotes the
health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the town and promotes the coordinated and
harmonious development of the town in a manner that conserves and enhances its natural
environment and its established character as a resort and residential community of the
highest quality."
Kurz seconded the motion. Bugby agreed the distance between the helipad and the
neighborhood was minimal, but believes placing the location at the hospital campus is better
than its current location on public lands, and in addition supported VVMC taking control and
ownership of their own parking needs. Mayor Daly requested a couple of amendments be
made to the VVMC Master Plan which would address the preparation of an emergency
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management plan for the helipad in cooperation with VFD and VPD and that VVMC
contractually obligate their air ambulance flight service to flying within the assigned flight path
limits, weather permitting. Rogers: amended her motion to include changes suggested by
Mayor Daly; Kurz seconded the amended motion and it was approved unanimously (6-0).
Rogers moved to approve Resolution No. 4, Series of 2015, adopting amendments to the Vail
Land Use Plan, pursuant to Section 8-3, Amendment Process, Vail Land Use Plan, to establish
the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan land use category and
change the land use designation for the four properties contained within the study area
boundaries of the Vail Valley Medical Center Master Plan from Transition to the Vail Valley
Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan area, located at 181 and 281 West
Meadow Drive and 108 South Frontage Road West/ Lots E, F, and 10 Vail Village Filing 2, and
Lot D-2, A Resubdivision of Lot D Vail Village Filing 2, and setting forth details in regard thereto,
further noting the Vail Town Council finds that the conditions of the Town and the Vail Valley
Medical Center campus have changed since the adoption of the Vail Land Use Plan.
Specifically, the Council finds that the Vail Valley Medical Center Site Specific Redevelopment
Master Plan needs to be identified as the guiding document for properties within the study area
boundaries. Further, the proposed amendments are in concert with the plan in general as the
amendments will help to articulate the land use goals of the Town and can be used to guide
decision making around the goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Vail Land Use Plan.
Kurz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously (6-0).
The sixth item on the agenda was second reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2015, An
Ordinance Amending Sections 3-3-2 and 3-3-3- of the Vail Town Code to Reduce the Minimum
Required Number of Arts Board Members from Nine to Seven. Molly Eppard, Art in Public
Places Coordinator, and Matt Mire, Town Attorney noted there were no changes from first
reading. Rogers summarized the intent of ordinance by explaining a reduction in the number of
members may help create a more efficient board environment related to attendance and
recruitment. Rogers moved to approve Ordinance No. 3 on second reading; Bugby seconded
the motion. No public comments were made and the motion passed unanimously (6-0).
The seventh item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2015 An
Ordinance Protecting Certain Stream Tract Property in the Town by Prohibiting the Installation
or Maintenance of Private Improvements on Such Property. Matt Mire, Town Attorney noted
that over the course of time, private improvements such as landscaping, patios and other
improvements from properties adjacent to stream tracts have been constructed and maintained
within the Town's riparian areas without permission or authorization from the Town. This
legislation drafted helps the Town's authority to regulate for the public health, safety and welfare
as it applies to the certain stream tracts that are town owned and should be used solely and
exclusively as natural open space, and that private improvements or encroachments of any kind
are prohibited in these areas without the prior written authorization of the Town Council. Rogers
moved to approve Ordinance No. 4 on first reading; Kurz seconded the motion. Bugby
presented his opinion that the legislation is a reaction on current litigation that should be
handled prior to the town' addressing the topic. There was no other public input and the motion
was approved (5-1; Bugby opposed).
The eighth item on the agenda was the appointment of new members to the Planning and
Environmental Commission (PEC) and the Art in Public Places Board (AIPP). Town Clerk Patty
McKenny explained that appointments would not be made to the Design Review Board since no
letters of interest were received; it was noted that another public notice posting has been made
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for the DRB position. Kurz moved to appoint to Brian Gillette, Kirk Hansen, and JohnRyan
Lockman to PEC and Michael Kurz to AIPP. Rogers seconded the appointments which passed
unanimously (6-0).
The ninth item on the agenda was adjournment. There being no further business to come
before the council; Kurz moved to adjourn the meeting and Bugby seconded the motion which
passed unanimously, (6-0) and the meeting adjourned 7:45 p.m.
Attest:
Patti? a ny, T �wnnIrk
Respectfully Submitted,
Andrew P. Daly,
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