HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-20 Town Council MinutesVail Town Council Meeting
Minutes Tuesday, August 20, 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
Kevin Foley
Kim Langmaid
Jen Mason
Greg Moffet
Members absent: Travis Coggin 6:00 p.m. — 6:20 p.m.
Staff members present: Patty McKenny, Interim Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
1. Citizen Participation
Joe Staufer, Vail resident, expressed concern about Town staff not providing the community the
all information the three experts provided in their expert reports concerning the Booth Falls
development.
Anne Esson, Vail resident, requested Council have an independent expert valuate the Public
Works redevelopment concerning wildlife and the big horn sheep habitat behind the Public
Works building.
Council member, Kevin Foley, offered Council's condolences to the Gramshammer family. Pepi
will be missed!
2. Appointments for Boards and Commissions
2.1. Design and Review Board (DRB) Appointment
Presenter(s): Dave Chapin, Mayor
Action Requested of Council: Motion to appoint one member to serve on DRB for a partial six
month term ending March 31, 2020.
Bruno made a motion to appoint Kit Austin to the DRB for a partial term; Langmaid seconded
the motion passed (7-0).
3. Consent Agenda (5 min.)
3.1. July 2, 2019 Town Council Meeting Minutes
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Moffet made a motion to approve the July 2, 2019 meeting minutes; Foley seconded the motion
passed (7-0).
3.2. July 16, 2019 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Moffet made a motion to approve July 16, 2019 meeting minutes; Mason seconded the motion
passed (7-0).
3.3. Bridge Road Creek Access and Stabilization Construction Contract
Presenter(s): Gregg Barrie, Vail Public Works
Background: Staff is requesting approval of a Construction Agreement with Diggin It Riverworks,
Inc. for the construction the Gore Creek Access and Stabilization Project at Bridge Road. The
area near the Bridge Road bridge has long been used by boaters to access Gore Creek. The
construction of a new bridge will eliminate the existing informal put -in. The proposed project will
provide an improved boater put -in, an equipment drop-off area and a new soft -surface trail to
access the put -in.
Moffet made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement approved by
the Town Attorney with Diggin It Riverworks Inc.; Mason seconded the motion passed (7-0).
3.4. Resolution No. 34, Series of 2019, A Resolution adopting the Colorado Communities
for Climate Action Policy Statement for 2019-2020 and setting forth details in regard
thereto.
Presenter(s): Kristen Bertuglia, environmental sustainability manager
Background: The Town of Vail is a member of the CC4CA, a consortium of 28 Colorado cities
and counties working toward state policy toward actions that reduce climate change and its
impacts on our communities. The Policy Statement is established by the CC4CA Steering
Committee by unanimous consent, and approved each year by all communities. The Policy
Statement covers the same general Policy Principals and has maintained many Policy Positions
from 2018-2019. It has added the following policy positions: Supporting a public process for
evaluating retail energy choice options for local jurisdictions. Increasing multimodal
transportation funding. Incentivizing and selecting mobility alternatives. Reducing the use of
disposable/single-use products and promoting reuse. Fostering infrastructure and programs for
recycling and composting. Promoting proactive programs and efforts that improve the resilience
and adaptability of Colorado communities in the face of natural disasters. Optimizing the
potential for carbon sequestration through regenerative agriculture, improved soil health, and
forest management. Incorporating equity, accessibility, and just transition consideration into
climate policies and actions. Encouraging investments that achieve climate -positive solutions.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Town Council approve Resolution No. 34, Series
of 2019.
Langmaid made a motion to approve Resolution No. 34, Series of 2019; Mason seconded the
motion passed (6-1) Moffet opposed.
4. Town Manager Report
Town Council Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2019 Page 2
Greg Hall provided a brief construction update on three bridges that are currently under
construction stating all are on schedule and would be completed by October. The Red
Sandstone Parking structure was under construction for repairs. The Public Works
redevelopment application was going before the PEC Board at their next meeting later this
month.
5. Presentations / Discussion
5.1. Presentation of the findings of the "2019 Economic Values and Community Benefits
of Vail's Investment in Deed -Restricted Homes Report".
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director and Andrew Knudtsen, Economic & Planning
Systems
Action Requested of Council: No Action is required
Background: The Report was commissioned at the direction of the Vail Local Housing Authority
and completed by Economic & Planning Systems. Funding for the Report was provided by the
Vail Local Housing Authority. The Report is intended to help direct housing policy and serve as
a framework for decision makers when deciding on matters related to investing in deed -
restricted homes in Vail, and to a lesser extent, the greater region.
George Ruther, Housing Director, explained the 2019 Economic Values and Community
Benefits of Vail's Investment in Deed -Restricted Homes Report were intended to help direct
housing policy and serve as a framework for decision makers when deciding on matters related
to investing in deed -restricted homes in Vail, and to a lesser extent, the greater region. The
consultant, Andrew Knudtsen, with Economic & Planning Systems, presented the key findings
of the Report which included: Each investment in one resident -occupied, deed -restricted home
in Vail of $65,000 yields the following:
1) 5% annual return on investment or $3,200
2) up to $312,650 in community benefits, economic value and opportunity costs
to the community which is an investment multiplier of 4.81X
3) the annual reduction of 8.5 MTCO2e
4) the avoidance of $8,400 in annual business expenses associated with
employee turn over and recruitment.
Council stated they would like to find a way to illustrate the community -building nature of
resident housing in Vail as well as the well-being and happiness measurements. Additionally
Council requested information on the impact short term rentals are having on housing.
Public comment was opened.
Steve Lindstrom, Chair of Local Housing Authority, stated the authority plans to continue its
research to build a baseline inventory of how housing units are being used. He agrees that
locals housing builds sense of community.
Public comment was closed.
6. Action Items
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6.1. Recommendation for Eligibility in the Vail InDEED Deed Restriction Purchase
program
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director
Action Requested of Council: Does the Vail Town Council support the recommendation of the
Vail Local Housing Authority? If so, shall staff take the steps necessary to clarify the boundaries
for participation to include areas of unincorporated Eagle County within the Gore Valley, east of
Dowd Junction?
Background: Please refer to the staff memorandum to the Vail Local Housing Authority dated,
August 7, 2019 for background information (attached).
Staff Recommendation: The Vail Local Housing Authority (VLHA) unanimously recommends
that the Vail Town Council ratifies the determination of the VLHA that the property located at
3073 Bellflower Drive is eligible for participation in the Vail InDEED program.
George Ruther, Housing Director, reviewed a recommendation from the Vail Local Housing
Authority with Council allowing a property out of boundaries to participate in the Vail InDEED
program.
Some Council members did not approve of using Vail InDEED money for homes located outside
Town limits and asked about unincorporated areas like Vermont Rd and certain parts of
Bellflower, annexing into the town limits.
There was no public comment.
Moffet made a motion to approve the Vail Local Housing Authorities recommendation and allow
the property on Bellflower to participate in the Vail InDEED program; Langmaid seconded the
motion passed (5-2) Bruno and Foley opposed.
There being no further business to come before the council, Moffet moved to adjourn the
meeting; Foley seconded the mo ' assed (7-0) and the meeting adjourned at 7:32
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