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Tuesday, May 16, 2017
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 Chapin.
Members present:
Members absent
Staff members present:
1. Citizen Participation
There was none.
2. Youth Recognition Award
2.1 Town of Vail Youth Recognition Award
Dave Chapin, Mayor
Jenn Bruno, Mayor Pro Tern
Dick Cleveland
Kevin Foley
Jen Mason
Greg Moffet
Kim Langmaid
Patty McKenny, Acting Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Tammy Nagel, Deputy Town Clerk
Presenter(s): Scott O'Connell, Vail Recreation District
Background: Each year the town of Vail works with both the Vail Mountain School and Battle
Mountain High School to identify Vail students who excel in academics, sports, arts and
community service.
Scott O'Connell introduced Council to the recipients of the $1,000 college scholarships: Vail
Mountain School nominee, Olivia Manula and Battle Mountain High School nominee, Finn
Anderson.
3. Appointment for Boards and Commissions
3.1 Appointments to Local (Liquor) Licensing
Presenter(s): Dave Chapin, Mayor
Action Requested of Council: The Town Council will make three appointments for two-year
terms to the Vail Local Licensing Authority. Applicants were interviewed during the afternoon
meeting.
Jenn Bruno moved to appoint Luca Bruno, Ross Cohen and Bart Longworth to the Local
Licensing Authority; seconded by Greg Moffet; approved 6-0. The appointees will serve 2 year
terms.
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4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Resolution No. 19, Series of 2017, A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement
Between the Town of Vail and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Regarding State Nonpoint Source Management Program; and Setting Forth Details in Regard
Thereto
4.2. Minutes from April 4, 2017 meeting
4.3. Minutes from April 18, 2017 meeting
4.4. Minutes from April 19, 2017 Special Meeting
4.5. Minutes from April 20, 2017 Special Meeting
4.6. Minutes from April 26, 2017 Special Meeting
Moffet moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Cleveland; approved 6-0 with minor
edits to the April 18, 2017 meeting minutes.
5. Any Result of Executive Session
Town Attorney reviewed Resolution No. 18, 2017, A Resolution Approving the Purchase of
Property in the Town of Vail Legally Described as Gore Range Condominium II Unit #1-E, Eagle
County, Colorado with a Physical Address of 2189 Chamonix Lane, Vail, Colorado; and Setting
Forth Details in Regard Thereto.
Mason made a motion to approve Resolution No. 18, Series of 2017; seconded by Foley;
approved 6-0.
6. Town Manager Report
Patty McKenny, Acting Town Manager, informed council that Governor Hickenlooper will be at
the Donovan Pavilion on Friday at 9:30 am to recognize Colorado Open Lands Day.
Additionally, McKenny announced the Town of Vail was the recipient of the Healthy Workplace
Award presented by Vail Valley Partnership.
7. Presentations/Discussion
7.1. USFS Trail Management and Booth Falls Trail Update
Presenter(s): Aaron Mayville, USFS and Craig Bettis, Police Commander
Background: Last summer there was a significant parking problem at the Booth Creek Falls
Trailhead with cars parked along both sides of the roadway and on the Frontage Road.
Construction at Vail Mountain School last summer exacerbated these problems. The United
States Forest Service will provide an update on trail management and Town staff will update on
the actions being taken for this summer.
Staff Recommendation: Listen to presentation and provide feedback to the staff and USFS
Aaron Mayville, District Ranger with Holy Cross Whiter River National Forest presented ways to
improve management of overcrowding at the Booth Falls trailhead. Educating business owners,
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hotel concierges, Chambers of Commerce and visitors of alternative hikes in the area is one
way to ease the congestion at Booth Falls. Other management actions for this summer
included use of Vail Mountain School parking lot and increased bus service to the trailhead.
Mayville is hopeful a balance with wilderness ethic and wilderness character will be the outcome
of these solutions. Council has suggested increased enforcement of parking violations at the
trailhead, additional "no parking" signage on the Frontage Road across from VMS and adding
bike racks at the trailhead. Booth Falls Homeowners Association representative thanked
council for taking action and agree enforcement of parking violations will help. Code
enforcement on the Frontage Road is essential. The code enforcement on Booth Falls Road
has been appropriate and has helped the neighborhood mitigate the problems. Visitors should
be encouraged to use the bus service.
7.2. Gore Creek Education and Outreach Program Update
Presenter(s): Peter Wadden, Watershed Education Coordinator
Action Requested of Council: Staff requests the Vail Town Council participate in the discussion
and ask any pertinent questions.
Background: The Restore the Gore Strategic Plan (the "Plan") was adopted by Resolution 9,
Series of 2016 on March 15, 2016. The Plan identifies five major strategies required to bring
about the desired improvements in Gore Creek water quality and aquatic life. Education and
Outreach is the first of those five strategy areas. Under the umbrella of Education and Outreach
the Plan identifies five action areas:
• Water Quality Literacy
• Municipal Maintenance and Management Practices
• Management of Creekside Landscapes
• Commercial Activities
• Online Information and Resources
This presentation will review programs and projects completed, underway, and upcoming in
2017.
Wadden provided Council with an update on the Gore Creek Action Plan; which council adopted
in March 2016. Some of the programs that have been developed or underway are the following:
• Monthly "Lunch with the locals"
• River Watch monitoring
• Interpretive sign installation at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
• Summer Family Movie Night
• GoPro Games outreach
• Stormwater Education and Outreach
• Project Re -Wild
• Town Staff trainings
• Landscaper Training and Certification
• Nature Center Display Garden
• Annual River Cleanup
Wadden stated he was waiting for the 2016 aquatic life numbers to indicate the current health of
the creek. Council thanked Wadden for his efforts.
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There being no further business to come before the council, Moffet moved to adjourn the
meeting and Foley seconded the motion which passed 6-0) and the meeting adjourned
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