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Home My WebLink About2020-07-07 Town Council MinutesVail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2020 6:00 P.M. Due to the Town's Disaster Declaration of March 17, 2020 related to the COVID-19 virus, the meeting was held in Vail Town Council Chambers and with virtual access provided through Zoom. 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 Kim Langmaid, Mayor Pro Tern Jenn Bruno Travis Coggin Kevin Foley Jen Mason Brian Stockmar Staff members present: Scott Robson, Town Manager Patty McKenny, Assistant Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk 1. Citizen Participation Ric Almas, owner of Haagen-Dazs in Lionshead, expressed concern and disappointment over the lack of event activations in Lionshead especially during the America Days and Farmer Market. Village was packed but Lionshead was dead. Almas requested council spread the events out to include Lionshead. 2. Any action as a result of executive session There was none. 3. Award Recognition 3.1. Colorado Grand Scholarship Award Recognition Presenter(s): Jenn Bruno, Council Member; Ed O'Brien and Don Shires, Colorado Grand Representatives Background: The Colorado Grand has offered an annual scholarship program to students attending local schools in Eagle County. The 2020 award will be given to a senior student who attends one of the local High Schools. Ed O'Brien, representing Colorado Grand, will recognize the student and highlight the upcoming summer Colorado Grand program, an event that has been in Vail for over 30 years. Bruno introduced this year's Colorado Grand Scholarship recipient, Estefania Montserrat Godoy Vizcarra, a 2020 Battle Mountain High School senior. Town Council Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2020 Page 1 Ed O'Brien stated how impressed he was with Godoy's application, essay and volunteer work. Godoy reflected on her education and her enjoyment of helping others achieve their goals. Godoy thanked the Colorado Grand and Council for choosing her. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1. May 5, 2020 Town Council Meeting Minutes Foley made a motion to approve the May 5, 2020 Town Council meeting minutes; Langmaid seconded the motion passed (7-0). 4.2. May 19, 2020 Town Council Meeting Minutes Foley made a motion to approve the May 19, 2020 Town Council meeting minutes; Langmaid seconded the motion passed (7-0). 4.3. Electric Charging Station install Contract Award Background: See attached memo Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney with Encore Electric in the amount not to exceed, $62,120.00. Langmaid made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Encore Electric not to exceed $62,120.00; Mason seconded the motion passed (7-0). 4.4. Synexis Dry Hydrogen Peroxide System Contract Award Background: See attached memo Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an initial purchase agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney with Synexis in an amount not to exceed $183,450 as directed by the council, in addition to the ongoing maintenance for 2020. Langmaid made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Synexis not to exceed $183,450.00; Foley seconded the motion passed (7-0). 5. Town Manager Report 5.1. Vail America Days Recap Robson noted the Vail America Days recap was discussed during the afternoon economic recovery discussion. Robson wanted to reassure the public and council that Lionshead was considered during the planning of this event and would be considered in the logistics of future events. 6. Presentations / Discussion 6.1. Police Use of Force Policy Discussion Town Council Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2020 Page 2 Presenter(s): Dwight Henninger, Police Chief; Ryan Kenney, Police Commander; Craig Bettis, Police Commander; and Police Sergeant Chris Botkins Background: On Friday, June 19, 2020, Governor Polis signed Senate Bill 20-217, Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity, into law. This presentation is an update to the new law requirements. Police Chief Henninger briefly reviewed Senate Bill 20-217 concerning police use of force. Commander Kenney reviewed Vail Police Departments' use of force policies and explained the policy required few changes to comply with S1320-217. The complete policy manual was jointly managed by VPD and the Lexipol organization and followed the Colorado State model. Lexipol was in the process of updating all policies effected by SB217 and would issue policy updates in the coming days. Police Sergeant Botkins provided several demonstrations of use of force for council to see and explained Vail's PD policy to exhaust all efforts to de-escalate a situation before using force. Commander Bettis showed body cam worn videos of situations the PD had been involved. The videos demonstrated the training the officers have had in de-escalating and using force if needed. Bettis stated the Vail PD have conducted a variety of training related to use force annually since 2015. 6.2. Vail Town Council's Alternate Housing Sites Initiative Memorandum of Understanding Presentation Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director Action Requested of Council: No Town Council action is requested at this time. The Mayor and Town Council will hear public comment on this item during an evening public meeting on July 21 st. Background: The purpose of this agenda item is to present a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prepared for the Vail Town Council's Alternate Housing Site Initiative. The Vail Town Council will hold a public meeting on July 21st to review the MOU in greater detail and hear comment from the public. On January 16, 2020, Vail Mayor Dave Chapin announced that the Town of Vail had approached representatives from Vail Resorts and Triumph Development with the objective of exploring an alternate approach to the Booth Heights development approved for East Vail. In doing so, it was acknowledged that the desire of the Town was to pursue a win -win outcome that achieved an equitable balance between the adopted housing and environmental stewardship goals. The proposed memorandum of understanding outlines the details of an alternate housing site initiative. Staff Recommendation: The memorandum of understanding is being presented to the Vail Town Council and public on July 7th. To increase transparency and afford additional time for public review prior to sharing public comment, a public meeting on this item is being held on July 21 st. Town staff recommends the Vail Town Council and members of the community listen to the presentation in preparation of public meeting on July 21st Ruther reviewed the draft Memorandum of Understanding with council explaining the MOU was between the Town of Vail, Triumph Development, and Vail Resorts and it would serve to outline the terms and details of an understanding between the partners which included a mutual acknowledgement of each partners' expectations, obligations, responsibilities with regard to a Town Council Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2020 Page 3 plan to pursue an alternate path to achieving the Town's adopted housing and environmental stewardship goals. The key deal points of the MOU included: • An extension of the approved Booth Heights entitlements • Lot 3, Middle Creek Subdivision would be made available for a future deed restricted housing development as an alternate site to Booth Heights. • An EHU credit would be granted to Triumph Development/Vail Resorts for the deed - restricted homes developed on Lot 3. The Timber Ridge Village Apartments would be redeveloped in the future assuring a notable increase in the number of deed restricted homes. • The Town would be granted the title to the Booth Heights Parcel in exchange for Triumph Development's opportunity to develop Lot 3 and the Timber Ridge Village Apartments • Wildlife fuels reduction would occur, and wildlife habitat enhancements would be completed to protect Vail's bighorn sheep herd. • The Vail community was assured of increasing the supply of deed -restricted homes and enhancing, protecting, and preserving the Booth Heights Parcel, on the Town's terms. Ruther reviewed a potential timeline: ✓ August 4, 2020: Grant approval extending the Booth Heights entitlements ✓ December 31, 2020: Execute legally binding development agreements ✓ March 1, 2021: Achieve entitlement approvals for new homes on Lot 3 Middle Creek Subdivision ✓ September 15, 2021 — Nov 2022: Commence and complete construction of new homes on Lot 3 Middle Creek Subdivision ✓ September 15, 2021: Negotiate option to redevelop Tiber Ridge Village Apartments ✓ Subject to meeting milestones: Grant title to Booth Heights Parcel to the town Ruther stated public comment would be taken on the MOU during the July 215t town council meeting. Robson noted the MOU was incredibly innovative and he was looking forward to hearing more from Vail Resorts and the public. Mayor Chapin reiterated the MOU was non -binding, but hopefully it would lead to a development agreement in the future. Langmaid said she has been a part of the conversations and that citizens needed to under the 7 steps that George reviewed tonight. Langmaid was hopeful the arrangement would lead to a win -win situation for everyone. Foley was encouraged members of the public to read the draft MOU and be prepared to share their comments with Town Council in two weeks. There being no further business to come before the council, Foley moved to adjourn the meeting; Coggin seconded the motion which passed (7-0) and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. V \O R ATE�� Respectfully Submitted, Dave C Ain,Wyor Town Council Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2020 Page 4 Attest: a my N Clerk Town Council Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2020 Page 5