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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-19 Town Council MinutesVail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 19, 2021 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 Staff members present: Citizen Participation Dave Chapin, Mayor Kim Langmaid, Mayor Pro Tern Jenn Bruno Travis Coggin Kevin Foley Jen Mason Brian Stockmar Scott Robson, Town Manager Patty McKenny, Assistant Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk Jennifer Berg, representing Spruce Creek Townhomes HOA - asked for a covered bus stop and lower speed limits in the neighborhood. Rick Sackbauer, Vail resident, asked council to begin planning for Vail's 60th birthday and consider addressing the emerging needs of Vail's aging population. 2. Any action as a result of executive session There was none. 3. Special Recognition 3.1. Recognition of John Fielder's Photograph in Council Chambers Presenter(s): Dave Chapin, Mayor Sunset, Gore Range Reflection, Eagles Nest Wilderness, July 2021. "The image was made from 7 vertical photos stitched together into a grand panoramic. It now is one of my favorite images of the tens of thousands I have made in the past 40 years throughout Colorado's 28 mountain ranges and 45 federal wilderness areas." -John Fielder Fielder said a few words about the location where the photo was taken. He shared stories with council of his successful photography career and the journeys he has been on. Council thanked Fielder for being at the meeting and requested he sign his mural. Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2021 Page 1 4. Proclamations 4.1. Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2021 National Friends of Libraries Week Presenter(s): Dave Chapin, Mayor Action Requested of Council: Approve Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2021. Background: Friends of the Library groups, such as Vail's, give of their time, talent and treasure. Our group was formed 10 years ago & we so appreciate all that they do. Staff Recommendation: Approve Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2021. Council members took turns reading Proclamation No. 8, Series of 2021 into the record. Lori Barnes, Director of Library Services, thanked council and spoke to the proclamation stating libraries across the nation were cornerstones for all communities. 5. Consent Agenda 5.1. Resolution No. 47, Series of 2021, A Resolution Approving an Operating Plan and Budget of the Vail Local Marketing District for its Fiscal Year January 1, 2022 Through December 31, 2022. Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 47, Series of 2021. Background: See attached memo. Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 47, Series of 2021. Foley made a motion to approve Resolution No. 47, Series of 2021; Coggin seconded the motion passed (7-0). 5.2. Resolution No. 48, Series of 2021, a Resolution to Declare the Town of Vail a "GoEV City" and Pledge to Implement Strategies to Reduce Transportation Related Emissions. Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution 48, Series 2021 Background: The GoEV Coalition invited the Town of Vail to become a member of the "GoEV City" Campaign and make a pledge to support the transition to electric transportation options in our community. Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution 48, Series 2021 Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2021 Page 2 Coggin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 48, Series of 2021; Stockmar seconded the motion passed (7-0). 5.3. Resolution No. 49, Series of 2021, A Resolution Approving the Colorado Opioids Settlement Memorandum of Understanding and the Associated Colorado Subdivision Escrow Agreement and Subdivision Participation Forms Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 49, Series of 2021 Background: The State of Colorado, as well as several Colorado local governments, have pursued litigation against various pharmaceutical companies for their role in causing the opioid epidemic in Colorado. Litigation recently resulted in settlements with Purdue Pharma, McKinsey & Co., Johnson & Johnson, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson, resulting in up to approximately $400 million in settlement funds for both the State and Colorado local governments to abate the opioid crisis. Local governments and the State prepared the Colorado MOU, which provides the framework for fairly dividing and sharing settlement proceeds among the state and local governments in Colorado. Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 49, Series of 2021 Coggin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 49, Series of 2021; Stockmar seconded the motion passed (7-0). 6. Town Manager Report Robson shared with council that he had heard from Senator Michael Bennet that the town would receive a grant of $1.65 million to purchase 2 new all -electric buses. Town of Vail had been recertified as a Great Place to Work based on results from an all -employee survey. Robson stated staff was working through the safety regulations concerning the extension of temporary tents placed outside certain restaurants in the villages. Additionally, Robson shared about his recent trip to Vail's sister city, St. Moritz, Switzerland. During the trip he met with the mayor of St. Moritz and invited him to visit Vail this ski season. 7. Action Items 7.1. Resolution No. 43, Series 2021, a Resolution Approving a Development Agreement with Triumph Development West LLC for Phase 1 Residences at Main Vail Presenter(s): Greg Hall, Public Works Director; Kathleen Halloran, Finance Director and George Ruther, Housing Director Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 43, Series 2021. Background: The purpose of this memorandum is to present Resolution No 43, Series of 2021 regarding a development agreement for Phase 1 of the Residences at Main Vail housing project. Phase 1 includes excavation, demolition and construction of both permanent and temporary shoring walls over the winter season. Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2021 Page 3 Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution 43, Series 2021. Hall reviewed the development agreement and the construction calendar with council. The scope of work phase 1 included the demolition, excavating and placement of both temporary and permanent shoring as well as those utilities which are to progress with the shoring improvements. Triumph Development would perform the scope of work, adhere to the schedule and provide construction administration. Hall stated in consideration for Triumph's availability to timely complete the project in accordance with the town's proposed schedule, the town had agreed to pay Developer a fee of $3,500,000. There was no public comment. Council had no questions. Coggin made a motion to approve Resolution No. 43, Series of 2021; Mason seconded the motion passed (7-0). 8. Public Hearings 8.1. Ordinance No. 20, Series of 2021, Second Reading, an Ordinance Amending Title 7 Chapter 8 of the Vail Town Code Regarding Low -Speed Electric Vehicles in Vail Village Presenter(s): Commander Ryan Kenney, Vail Police Department and Greg Hall, Director of Public Works Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Second Reading of Ordinance 20, Series 2021. Background: The current LSEV ordinance (7-8-3) has no controls on size, weight, number, or use of low -speed electric vehicles. The increase of popularity of LSEV's creates the potential for multiple businesses utilizing LSEV's to accomplish any number of tasks. Multiple LSEV's navigating the Village and Lionshead could create congestion, safety, and aesthetic issues. Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Second Reading of Ordinance 20, Series 2021. Robson reviewed Ordinance No. 20, Series of 2021 with council stating there were no changes since the first reading. Coggin made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 20, Series of 2021 upon second reading; Stockmar seconded the motion passed (7-0). 8.2. Ordinance No. 21, Series 2021, Second Reading, Ordinance adopting a budget and financial plan and making appropriations to pay the costs, expenses and liabilities of the Town of Vail, Colorado for its fiscal year January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran, Director of Finance and Carlie Smith, Financial Services Manager Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2021 Page 4 Action Requested of Council: Approve or approve with amendments Second Reading of Ordinance No. 21, Series 2021. Background: Please see attached memo. Staff Recommendation: Approve or approve with amendments Second Reading of Ordinance No. 21, Series 2021. Smith reviewed the recent changes made during the first reading of the budget and provided a high-level overview of Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2021. General Fund • $22,000 was added for a special assessment on the two employee units the Town owns at Vail Heights III. The total cost of the assessment is $44,000 to be paid half in 2022 with the remainder in 2023. Smith stated the special assessment will be used for new decks and railings. • Children's Garden of Learning facility had been added to the in -kind Council Contribution list. The final in -kind value of this property or the final number of parking passes and vouchers that will also be included. Smith noted a new category of Council Contributions called "In -kind Facilities" would be presented to council during the 2023 budget process. The category would require a full review of all leases in which the town provides in -kind use of its facilities and land. Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund • $1.5M for the Ford Park fields turf project had been removed from the 2022 budget. This project would be included in the review of the Ford Park Master Plan. • $2.3M for the Gore Valley Trail realignment project had been shifted from 2022 to 2023. There was no public comment. Council had no questions. Foley made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 21, Series of 2021 upon second reading; Coggin 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 7:00 p.m. Attest: �� 0 Wagel, T n Clerk itted, I �r Town Council Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2021 Page 5