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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
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
Kim Langmaid, Mayor Pro Tern
Jenn Bruno
Travis Coggin
Kevin Foley
Jen Mason
Brian Stockmar
Staff members present: Scott Robson, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
1. Citizen Participation
Johnathan Levine, taxi business owner, expressed frustration concerning ATU's poor service
within town limits. He also commented on Colorado State's traction law not being enforced and
the high pricing Uber and Lyft companies are charging for poor unreliable service. Levine
shared a recent letter sent to him from a customer who had a bad experience with Uber in
Aspen.
Ann Mueller, East Vail resident, expressed her concerns about the stability of the hillside
associated with the Booth Heights development. She requested the town to investigate with a
geological hydrologist.
2. Any action as a result of executive session
There was none.
3. Consent Agenda
3.1. December 3, 2019 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Foley made a motion to approve the December 3, 2019 meeting minutes; Coggin seconded the
motion passed (7-0).
3.2. December 17, 2019 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Foley made a motion approve December 17, 2019 meeting minutes; Stockmar seconded the
motion passed (7-0).
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3.3. Resolution No. 1, Series of 2020, A Resolution Adopting the Town's Website as
the Town's Public Notice Posting Location
Foley made a motion to approve Resolution No. 1, Series of 2019; Coggin seconded the motion
passed (7-0).
3.4. Resolution No. 2, Series of 2020 IGA with Town of Vail and ECHDA Fourth
Amendment
Foley made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2, Series of 2020; Bruno seconded the motion
passed (7-0).
3.5. Authorization of Final Installment Payment and Acceptance of the Monument
Pete's Dream
Background: On December 26, 2018 the Town of Vail entered into an Art Installation Agreement
with Herb Mignery for the sculpture Pete's Dream in the amount of $300,000 to be paid in three
installments of $100,000. The sculpture Pete's Dream was delivered and installed December
23rd.
Foley made a motion to authorize the final payment of $100,000 and acceptance of the
monument Pete's Dream; Coggin seconded the motion passed (7-0).
4. Town Manager Report
Robson provided an update on the first meeting of the Wildlife Habitat Task Force. Attendees
included representatives from USFS, CPW and Town Council and staff. Robson says he was
pleased with the dialogue.
Council members Stockmar and Langmaid stated they were very optimistic after the meeting.
4.1. Confirm 2020 State of the Town Community Meeting Date (propose March 10).
The date was set at Donovan Pavilion State of the Town.
5. Public Hearings
5.1. Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2019, second reading of an ordinance authorizing the
sale of certain vacant land in the Chamonix Vail Community to Chamonix Parcel E, LLC
for $875,000
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 21,
Series of 2019, on second reading.
Background: The Vail Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2019,
on first reading on December 17th as read.
Staff Recommendation: The town staff recommends the Vail Town Council approves Ordinance
No. 21, Series of 2019 on second reading.
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Ruther confirmed there were no changes to Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2029 since first
reading.
Public comment was called. Mike Caccioppo, Eagle County resident, asked if the sale of
property needed to be a vote of the people. Town attorney, Mire stated the sale of the property
did not need to be voted on by Vail residents per the Town Charter.
Bruno made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2020 upon second reading;
Langmaid seconded the motion passed (7-0).
5.2. Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2019, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending
Section 12-2-2 of the Vail Town Code to Clarify Certain Definitions, and Amending
Section 12-2-1 of the Vail Town Code to Delete Duplicative Definitions
Presenter(s): Erik Gates, Planner
Action Requested of Council: The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications,
or deny Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2019, upon second reading.
Background: The applicant, the Town of Vail, is proposing numerous changes to Sections 12-2-
2, Definitions of Words and Terms, and Section 14-2-1, Definitions of Words and Terms, Vail
Town Code, in order to clarify existing term definitions and to maintain a consistency of
definitions between Title 12 and Title 14 within the Town Code.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2019 upon second reading.
Gates stated Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2019 had not changed since the first reading.
Stockmar thanked PEC and DRB for their hard work on this ordinance
There was no public comment.
Coggin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 15, Series of 2019 upon second reading
based upon a review of the criteria outlined in Section VI of the September 23, 2019 staff
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission and the testimony presented;
Foley seconded the motion passed (7-0).
5.3. Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2019, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending
Section 14-6-7.a of the Vail Town Code to Clarify Design Standards for Retaining Walls
Presenter(s): Erik Gates, Planner
Action Requested of Council: The Vail Town Council shall approve, approve with modifications,
or deny Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2019, upon second reading.
Background: The applicant, the Town of Vail, is proposing an amendment to Section 14-6-7,
Retaining Walls, to allow the Design Review Board to permit retaining walls in excess of three
feet (3') within the front setback when related to the development of a structure on excessive
slopes. Existing regulations only allow for Design Review Board approval of retaining walls in
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excess of three feet (T) within the front setback when related to a garage in the front setback or
access to a structure.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2019 upon second reading
Gates confirmed there were no changes to Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2019 since the first
reading;
Stockmar again thanked the PEC and DRB for their hard work.
There was no public comment
Coggin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 16, Series of 2019 upon second reading
based upon a review of the criteria outlined in Section VI of the September 23, 2019 staff
memorandum to the Planning and Environmental Commission and the testimony presented;
Mason seconded the motion passed (7-0).
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 7:05
p.m.
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