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Home My WebLink About2023-12-05 TC Meeting MinutesVail Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 5, 2023 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 Coggin. Full video of the Town Council meeting can be accessed at httr)s-://www.hiQhfivemedia.oro/town-vail. Members present: Staff members present Staff members absent 1. Citizen Participation Travis Coggin, Mayor Barry Davis, Mayor Pro Tern Pete Seibert Jonathan Staufer Dave Chapin Reid Phillips Samantha Biszantz Russell Forrest, Town Manager Matt Mire, Town Attorney Stephanie Bibbens, Town Clerk Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager Citizen Participation began at time stamp 6:00pm on the High Five video. Stephen Connelly, a Vail resident, thanked new and existing council members for their service, asked for the possibility of a roof on Ford Ampitheater and stated that if the Town wanted to be green and truly support the benefit of EVs, the town need to put a solar array on the bus barn. John Gottlieb, a Vail resident, asked Council to promote an indoor pickleball facility. Heidi Hanson, owner at Vail International, expressed her concerns with the Evergreen Lodge redevelopment and its impact on Middle Creek and her concerns about the potential for a five-foot increase in height of the Dobson Ice Arena roof. Rick Sackbauer, a Vail resident, thanked the Council for their commitment to public service, acknowledging the commitment took time away from family and jobs, but was important and appreciated. Scott Beebe, clergy with Vail Interfaith Chapel, shared a copy of an interview with Pastor Don Simonton on the early days of Vail and his vision for the chapel. Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 1 Gaby Milhoan and Katie Santambrogio, who work with the Bighorn Sheep Initiative, Introduced themselves to the new council members and reminded the group of their commitment to raise $3 million for the Vail Bighorn Sheep initiative and reminded the community that a public campaign will kick off in January and approximately $1 million had been raised to date. Jerry Stevens, a Vail resident, expressed support for new indoor pickleball facilities. 2. Any action as a result of executive session There was none. 3. Proclamations 3.1 Proclamation No. 14, Series of 2023, A Proclamation Declaring December 8, 2023 as "WhoVail Day" Proclamation No. 14, Series of 2023 began at time stamp 6:19pm on the High Five video. Read proclamation into record. Presenter(s): Jonathan Reap, Director of Marketing Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, Jerome Arribas, General Manager Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail and The Grinch Background: This holiday season will celebrate the 9th Anniversary of the tradition to the twist of the story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Council members took turns reading the proclamation into the record. 4. Appointments for Boards and Commissions 4.1 Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) Appointment PEC appointment began at time stamp 6:23pm on the High Five video. Motion to appoint one member to a service on the PEC for a partial term ending March 31, 2025. Presenter(s): Mayor Coggin Staufer made a motion to appoint Scott McBride to serve on the PEC for a partial term ending March 31, 2025; Seibert seconded motion passed (7-0). 5. Consent Agenda The consent agenda began at time stamp 6:24pm on the High Five video. 5.1 Resolution No. 48, Series of 2023, A Resolution Designating Bank Accounts for the Town of Vail with Russell Forrest, Kathleen Halloran, Carlie Smith and Alex Jakubiec as Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 2 the Designated Signers on those Accounts, Permitted by the Charter of the Town, its Ordinances, and the Statutes of the State of Colorado; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 48, Series of 2023. Background: The Town has the power to designate banks or financial institutions for funds of the Town and the Town wishes to designate bank accounts with First Bank of Vail and Alpine Bank with Russell Forrest, Kathleen Halloran, Carlie Smith, and Alex Jakubiec as signers on these accounts. Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 48, Series of 2023. Staufer made a motion to approve, Davis seconded motion passed (7-0). 6. Town Manager Report The Town Manager Report began at time stamp 6:25pm on the High Five video. 6.1 Town Manager Report Forrest reminded Council to discuss amongst themselves who would like to be appointed to the different committees the Town has and to let staff know at the following meeting. Forrest also asked Council if they would be available for a special meeting the following Tuesday, December 12, 2023, to have a high-level discussion regarding strategic planning for the upcoming year. 6.2 Council Matters and Status Update 7. Action Items 7.1 Ordinance No. 28, Series of 2023, First Reading, An Ordinance Making Budget Adjustments to the Town of Vail General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Real Estate Transfer Fund, Housing Fund, Vail Marketing Fund, Heavy Equipment Fund, and Timber Ridge Fund of the 2023 Budget for the Town of Vail, Colorado; and Authorizing the Said Adjustments as Set Forth Herein; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto The discussion for Ordinance No. 28, Series of 2023, first reading began at time stamp 6:27pm on the High Five video. Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 28, Series of 2023 upon first reading. Background: Please see attached memo. Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 3 Staufer made a motion to approve; Davis seconded motion passed (7-0). 8. Public Hearings 8.1 Ordinance No. 26, Series of 2023, Second Reading, An Ordinance Rezoning Lot G, Vail Village Filing No. 2 from Public Accommodation (PA) to Commercial Core 1 (CC1) The discussion for Ordinance No. 26, Series of 2023, second reading began at time stamp 6:46pm on the High Five video. Presenter(s): Greg Roy, Planning Manager The Planning and Environmental Commission recommends approval of Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2023, upon second reading, rezoning 17 Vail Road, Vail Village Filing No. 2, Lot G, aka B.S. Condominiums, from the Public Accommodation (PA) District to the Commercial Core 1 (CC1) District. Background: The applicant is requesting a zone district boundary amendment, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, to allow for the rezoning of 17 Vail Road, Vail Village Filing No. 2, Lot G, aka B.S. Condominiums, from the Public Accommodation (PA) District to the Commercial Core 1 (CC1) District. The rezoning is proposed to bring the existing nonconforming property into alignment with the Town Code and plan for possible redevelopment. Davis made a motion to approve; Chapin seconded motion passed (6-0, Phillips recused). 8.2 Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2023, Second Reading, An Ordinance Providing for the Levy Assessment and Collection of Town Ad Valorem Property Taxes Due for the 2023 Tax Year and Payable in the 2024 Fiscal Year. The discussion for Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2023, second reading began at time stamp 7:10pm on the High Five video. Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director Staff requests Ordinance 27, Series of 2023, be tabled until the January 2nd Council meeting. On November 20th, Colorado legislature passed SB238B-001, impacting 2023 assessed valuations and shifting the mill levy certification timeline. Background: Please see attached memo. Staufer made a motion to table second reading of Ordinance No. 27, Series of 2023 until January 2, 2024; Davis seconded motion passed (7-0). There being no further business to come before the council, Staufer moved to adjourn the meeting; Davis seconded motion passed (7-0), meet adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 4 Respectfuliy Submitted, r. gayor Town Council Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 5