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Tuesday, February 16, 2016
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 Tern
Dick Cleveland
Kevin Foley
Kim Langmaid
Jen Mason
Greg Moffet
Staff members present: Stan Zemler, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
The first item of business was recognition of Ludwig Kurz, former Vail Town Council Member by
Mayor Dave Chapin. Chapin thanked Kurz for his eight years of service to the community; Kurz
shared his thoughts about his tenure as a Vail Town Council member.
The second item of business was the introductions of San Miguel de Allende Mexico
delegation, including the new Mayor of San Miguel de Allende, Ricardo Villarreal Garcia, the
new Director of Economic Development, Zonia Torres, and the new Director of Non Profits and
Foreign Relations, Teri Kavanagh. The delegation was visiting Vail as follow up to the
Sisterhood Agreement executed on July 16, 2015 to further talk about ideas for programming
that would support cultural exchanges and promote tourism across resort communities.
The third item of business was Citizen Participation with comments as follows:
Michael Cacioppo commended Suzanne Silverthorn's communications work with the Town
of Vail as the Communications Director; he noted her continuous efforts to inform the public
of town business is outstanding; especially the tweeting and arrangement with Channel 5 for
the live streaming of the meeting. He also expressed his support of legislation to not allow
drones in the Town of Vail and opposed their earlier afternoon decision not to take public
input during the initial discussions about the topic.
Mike Imhof, President and CEO, Vail Valley Foundation, on behalf of Harry Frampton,
Chairman VVF, expressed their thanks to the Town of Vail, and specifically the town's
support of funding for the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater capital improvements, with their loan
on the project. He presented the town with a check for early repayment of the loan in the
amount of $1,122,198, again thanking the town for their longstanding partnership.
Ellen Miller expressed her thoughts about the Vail Trail and asked the town to be thoughtful
with decisions that would change the precious elegant graceful walking trail!
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Jeanne Reid, Bravo! Vail, introduced Jennifer Teisinger as the new Executive Director for
their organization. Ms. Teisinger shared some comments about her new position and the
upcoming season.
Jonathan Levine, Hummers of Vail, suggested the town council postpone their discussion
about the transportation ordinance to a later date since not enough notification was provided
to the stakeholders.
Tom Vucich, resident, requested the review process for the Vail Trails improvements be
slowed down so the entire community has a chance to better understand what is being
proposed. It was noted a memo has been provided the community that explains facts about
the Vail Trail and proposed changes and planned phases of implementation and an open
house would be held for the community on February 29, 2016.
The fourth item of business was the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Minutes from January 19, 2016 council meeting
Moffet moved to approve the minutes; Bruno seconded the motion and it passed (7-0).
The fifth item on the agenda was the Town Manager's Report at which time there was mention
made of the upcoming annual community meeting taking place on March 8th at the Donovan
Pavilion.
The sixth item of business was a presentation about the Buyer Profile developed from the data
obtained from the Chamonix Neighborhood Buyer Survey and review of a staff recommendation
for the approach to developing the Chamonix Neighborhood. Alan Nazzaro, Housing Manager,
summarized the results of the open house and survey. The results of the survey were compiled
and it was noted on December 15, 2015, the Town staff presented four options for approaching
the development of the Chamonix Neighborhood. At this time there was preference shown
towards a public/private partnership in developing the Chamonix Neighborhood. Concern was
noted about the need to avoid setting up a housing program that would award housing based on
income level and to be wary of using the public -private partnership approach to developing the
project. Michael Cacioppo commented during public input with questions addressing the
amount of subsidy that would be required and estimated appreciation of the units. Moffet
moved to support the public/private partnership development approach; Langmaid seconded the
motion and it passed (7-0). Additional support was stated with comments as follows, 1) the
project must keep moving forward, 2) high quality is a must, 3) must move towards
understanding the "real" costs to build, and 4) be aggressive with the schedule. The Community
Development staff, lead by George Ruther and Alan Nazzaro, was commended on their
successful open house, the outcome with the survey results, and their presentations outlining
the options, outline for decisions and next steps, and proposed schedule for the project.
The seventh item on the agenda was first reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2016, an
ordinance for a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment,
Vail Town Code, to allow for a rezoning of Lots 15-A through 15-E, Garmisch Townhouses, from
Two -Family Primary/Secondary District to Medium Density Multiple -Family District, located at
2308 Garmisch Drive, Lot 15, Block G, Vail das Schone Filing 2, and setting forth details in
regard thereto. Cleveland called for a point of order on this topic. Planning Manager Chris
Neubecker noted this agenda item was withdrawn due to several posting notice issues and
referred back to PEC.
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The eighth item on the agenda was the Vail Transportation Ordinance update with a review of
the current status of the system and permitting of transportation services presented by Dwight
Henninger, Police Chief, and Cliff Hinson, Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs, Public
Utilities Commission. An overview of the changing environment in transportation services was
presented, with a note that 56 commercial transportation companies are operating in Vail, for a
total of 419 vehicles. Henninger noted in 2013 the Council passed Ordinance 7-10 Commercial
Transportation Regulations and with the advent of Transportation Network Companies such as
Uber and Lyft and in increase in the use of courtesy cars by hotels on bus routes, there may be
a need to make minor changes to the existing ordinance. There was a review of the complaints
the PUC received as having been reduced in recent years as the state's enforcement became
more active. There were some suggestions made by staff moving forward:
✓ Review trends on number of permits issued, especially the number of hotel vehicles
✓ Review need for and possible locations for skier drop off and whether existing locations are
successful
✓ Increase public outreach about Lionshead Parking Structure skier drop off location
✓ Review areas where local ordinance conflicts with state law regulations the transportation
network companies
Hinson spoke in detail about their regulation efforts in permitting and enforcement of the
differing transportation services, the PUC budget constraints and recent ability to increase their
staffing. He noted some challenges in regulating the different services, i.e. taxis, limousines,
and TNC vehicles. He explained the PUC staff works closely with law enforcement agencies as
well. The question for Vail is about what changes to their current regulations would be in order.
Page three (3) of the council memo outlined the applicability of the Town's current ordinance to
that of the PUC regulations. Public input was taken at this time and Michael Cacioppo, owner
Business Briefs newspaper, expressed concern about the notice given to the transportation
services community and quested if the council should be acting on this topic tonight. He
requested they table any action and have further discussions with another review in April. Mire
asked council members if there was enough support to move forward the modifications to the
ordinance outlined in the memo and addressing the Transportation Network companies; there
were four members in support of drafting an ordinance with some of the changes discussed.
The ninth item of business was a review of the Solar Crest Condominiums' trash/recycle
structure as presented by Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer. The council was asked to either
approve or deny the request by Solar Crest Condominium Association to proceed through the
approval process to maintain a newly built trash/recycle structure within the Town Right of Way.
Kassmel presented some background on the matter in that the Solar Crest Condominium
Association, located at 1400 Lions Ridge Loop, illegally constructed a 150 square foot
trash/recycle structure this past fall within the town's Right of Way (ROW) along Lions Ridge
Loop. He noted the town does not allow private structures to be built within town ROW so now
the HOA is requesting to proceed through the Town review process maintaining the structure
within the ROW. Kassmel noted they do not recommend the illegal structure remain in the
ROW and that it should be placed on Solar Crest's own property. Michael Letourneau,
representing Solar Crest, was present to explain the details and address any questions. There
was some discussion about DRB or PEC becoming the review board. It was also noted there
are probably 30 other properties that might consider this avenue to resolving some of their
similar issues. Again, it was reiterated that Solar crest can not move forward unless the town
agrees to serve as the applicant. Foley moved to approve the request to proceed through the
process; Langmaid seconded the motion and it passed (5-2; Moffet and Cleveland no).
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The tenth item of business on the evening's 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 8:25 p.m. A
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