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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
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: Dave Chapin, Mayor
Jenn Bruno, Mayor Pro Tern
Travis Coggin
Kevin Foley
Jen Mason
Greg Moffet
Absent: Kim Langmaid
Staff members present: Greg Clifton, Town Manager
Patty McKenny, Assistant Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
Citizen Participation
There was no public comment
Consent Agenda
2.1. Resolution No. 15, Series 2019 a Resolution to Release a Deed Restriction Located
at 1109 Vail Valley Drive pursuant to Section 12-13-5 of the Vail Town Code, in exchange
for the placement of an employee housing deed restriction on Heather of Vail Condo Unit
B-3/ 5197 Black Gore Drive Unit B-3, Vail, Colorado 81657 (the "Proposed EHU").
Background: On March 26, 2019 the Vail Local Housing Authority (VLHA) reviewed a request to
exchange an existing studio Type II Employee Housing Unit Restrictive Covenant at 1109 Vail
Valley Drive. The new owner requested to exchange the existing EHU with a new Type III deed -
restriction on a two bedroom condominium located at Heather of Vail Condos Unit B-3 / 5197
Black Gore Drive Unit B-3. The exchange meets the requirements listed in the Town Code 12-
13-5 EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNIT DEED RESTRICTION EXCHANGE, therefore the VLHA
recommends release of the restrictive covenant on 1109 Vail Valley Drive.
Moffet made a motion to approve Resolution No. 15, Series of 2019; Foley seconded the motion
passed (6-0).
2.2. Resolution No. 16, Series of 2019 a Resolution to Release a Deed Restriction
Located at 2642 Kinnikinnick Court pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement,
October 18, 1996, Reception No. 607578 and the Type II Employee Housing Unit
Restrictive Covenant, November 18, 1996, Reception No. 607579.
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Background: The owner of a deed -restriction located at 2642 Kinnikinnick Court requested to
release their restriction in accordance with Type II Employee Housing Unit Restrictive Covenant
recorded November 18, 1996, Reception No. 607579 section 7. Staff will record the approved
mutual release upon "verification that the EHU use has been terminated and has been merged
into the Primary Unit, and is no longer capable of being separately leased."
Moffet made a motion to approve Resolution No. 16, Series of 2019; Foley seconded the motion
passed (6-0).
2.3. Resolution No.17, Series of 2019, A Resolution Adopting an Amended Budget and
Making Appropriations to Pay the Costs, Expenses, and Liabilities of the Vail Local
Marketing District for its Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019
Moffet made a motion to approve Resolution No. 17, Series of 2019; Foley seconded the motion
passed (6-0).
2.4. Resolution No. 18, Series of 2019, A Resolution Approving a Cooperative
Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of the 800 MHZ System in the Eagle River Valley
Background: The Eagle River Valley User Agencies previously entered into an Agreement for
use of Eagle County's 800 MHz W ide Area Smartzone Trunked Radio Services dated on or
around August 17, 2010, governing the use of the 800 MHz radio system in Eagle County. The
User Agencies wish to supersede the Previous Agreement with the current Intergovernmental
Agreement to provide for continuing access to the system by the User Agencies and to
reallocate the decision -making responsibilities of the User Agencies for the system.
*This item was removed from the agenda prior to the beginning of the meeting.
2.5. March 5, 2019 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Moffet made a motion to approve the March 5, 2019 Town Council meeting minutes; Bruno
seconded the motion passed (6-0).
2.6. March 19, 2019 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Moffet made a motion to approve the March 19, 2019 Town Council meeting minutes; Mason
seconded the motion passed (6-0).
2.7. Global Friendship Exchange Agreement between the Yamanouchi—Machi, Nagano
Prefecture, Japan and the Town of Vail, State of Colorado, United States of America
Moffet made a motion to adopt the Global Friendship Exchange Agreement between the
Yamanouchi—Machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan and the Town of Vail, State of Colorado, United
States of America; Mason seconded the motion passed (6-0).
2.8. Global Friendship Exchange Memo of Understanding ("MOU") between the
Yamanouchi—Machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan and the Town of Vail, State of Colorado,
United States of America
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Moffet made a motion for the Town of Vail to enter into the Global Friendship Exchange Memo
of Understanding ("MOU") between the Yamanouchi—Machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan and the
Town of Vail, State of Colorado, United States of America; Mason seconded the motion passed
(6-0).
3. Town Manager Report
The Town Manger reviewed his report with council. Clifton stated dates for the July budget
retreat would be discussed at the next meeting.
4. Action Items
4.1. Resolution No. 14, Series of 2019, A Resolution Adopting Gore Valley Trail
Interpretive Plan as a Component of the Gore Creek Strategic Plan
Presenter(s): Peter Wadden, Watershed Education Coordinator
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Resolution No. 14,
Series of 2019.
Background: Based on feedback received from Town Council at the March 19 meeting, staff has
updated the Interpretive Plan to include recommendations on how the proposed interpretive
installations may be incorporated into the Vail App. The applicant, Town of Vail, represented by
Peter Wadden, Town of Vail Water Quality Education Coordinator, is requesting approval from
the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for the
adoption of the Gore Valley Trail Interpretive Plan (the Interpretive Plan) as a component of the
Gore Creek Strategic Action Plan.
Pete Waden, Watershed Education Coordinator, reviewed the plan updates per Council
direction from the March 19, 2019 Town Council meeting to include recommendations on how
the proposed interpretive installations may be incorporated into the Vail App. The Interpretive
Plan provided education topics and enumerates education and outreach goals and objectives. It
identified specific installations at specific locations that would help raise awareness in the
community by providing opportunities to engage with the unique natural features of Gore Creek,
to learn what is being done to protect the creek, and where there are opportunities to do more.
Waden reminded council pursuant to Section 8-3, Amendment Process, Vail Town Code, the
Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) unanimously recommended the adoption of the
Gore Valley Trail Interpretive plan on February 25, 2019.
There was no public comment
Moffet made a motion to approve Resolution No. 14, Series of 2019; Coggin seconded the
motion passed (6-0).
4.2. Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2019, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 of Title 4 of
the Vail Town Code to Address Business Licensing Fees for Accommodation Services.
Presenter(s): Alex Jakubiec, Sales Tax and Licensing Administrator
Action Requested of Council: Staff is requesting Council's approval of the first reading of
Ordinance No. 3, Series 2019. Background: Please see attached memo.
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Staff Recommendation: Approve or approve with amendments upon first reading of
Ordinance No. 3, Series 2019.
Alex Jakubiec, Sales Tax and Licensing Administrator, explained to council when Chapter 14
was created in the Town Code requiring short term rental ("STR") properties to obtain a STR
registration the business license fee section relating to STR's were repealed; which also
removed the fee structure for lodging properties and property managers. Ordinance No. 3,
Series of 2019 returned the proper identification of the Town's current business license fee
structure for this business segment.
There was no public comment
Moffet made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2019 upon first reading; Coggin
seconded the motion passed (6-0).
4.3. Ordnance No. 5 Series of 2019, First Reading, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale
of Certain Real Property Known as Unit 2, Vail Village Inn Plaza, Phase V Condominiums,
to STK Capital, LLC for $1,647,000.
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director
Action Requested of Council: Approve, Approve with Modifications, or Deny Ordinance No. 5,
Series of 2019, on first reading.
Background: Please refer to the staff memorandum, dated April 2, 2019, discussing this agenda
item.
Staff Recommendation: The Town staff recommends the Vail Town Council approves
Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2019, upon first reading.
There was no public comment.
Council noted they did not have any questions or comments concerning Ordinance No. 5,
Series of 2019.
Moffet made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2019 upon first reading; Bruno
seconded the motion passed (6-0).
4.4. Proposed Parcel E, Chamonix Vail Neighborhood — Options for Consideration —
Request for Direction
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director
Action Requested of Council: At the end of the discussion, the Vail Town Council will be asked
to provide direction to the Town staff as to which, if any, of the proposed approaches best
serves the interest of the greater Vail community.
Background: The Vail Town Council has expressed its intent to sell the Town's interest in Parcel
D of the Chamonix Vail Neighborhood. Proceeds from the sale of the Parcel could be applied to
recoup a portion of the nearly $4M financial subsidy granted to the development of the
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Chamonix Vail Neighborhood. In order to effectively sell the Parcel, certain determinations
regarding the sales approach must first be decided.
Staff Recommendation: The Town staff recommends the Vail Town Council discussion and
considers the four options outlined in the staff memorandum and provide direction as to which, if
any, of the options the Town Council supports the staff in pursuing.
George Ruther, Housing Director, presented 4 options to recoup a portion of the nearly $4M
financial subsidy granted to the development of the Chamonix Vail neighborhood.
Options include:
✓ selling parcel "as -is";
✓ sell contingent upon approval of a subdivision and an amendment to the approved
development plan;
✓ subdivide the parcel, amend the approved development plan and then sell the property;
There was no public comment
Council agreed to impose as much as possible to guarantee a high return on the units.
Moffet made motion to direct staff to pursue option 3 concerning Parcel E of the Chamonix Vail
Neighborhood; Bruno seconded the motion passed (6-0).
5. Public Hearings
5.1. Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2019, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending
Section 12-7H-12, Density, Vail Town Code, and Section 14-8-1, Vail Town Code, to
Remove the Dwelling Units per Acre Maximum While Maintaining the Existing
Dimensional Standards Including GRFA and Building Height in the Lionshead Mixed Use-
1 Zone District
Presenter(s): Chris Neubecker, Community Development Planning Manager
Action Requested of Council: The Vail Town Council shall table Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2019
to the June 4, 2019 Town Council meeting.
Background: The proposed change to the density maximum in Lionshead Mixed Use-1 zone
district will encourage redevelopment of properties in the Lionshead area, as encouraged by the
Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
Staff Recommendation: The Community Development Department recommends tabling of
Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2019 to the June 4, 2019 Town Council meeting.
Moffet made a motion to table Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2019 to the June 4 Town Council
meeting; Bruno seconded the motion passed (6-0).
There being no further business to come before the council, Moffet moved to adjourn the
meeting; Foley seconded the motion which passed (6-0) and the meeting adjourned at 7:30
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Attest:
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