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June 6, 2023 TC Meeting Minutes

June 20, 2023 TC Meeting Minutes

Resolution No. 26, Series of 2023, a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Vail and the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder Concerning a Coordinated Election on November 7, 2023.

Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 26, Series of 2023.

The Town of Vail wishes to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Eagle County Clerk and Recorder for the purpose of conducting a coordinated election on November 7, 2023.

Resolution No. 27, Series of 2023, A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Avon, Eagle Vail Metro District and Eagle County Government for distribution of the CDOT Office of Innovative Mobility Grant for the Shift Bike Share Expansion to Provide for the Distribution of Funds Relating to a Certain Transportation Demand Management Innovation Grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation to Fun the Shift Bike Electric Bike Share Program Expansion Project

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 27, Series of 2023.

The Town of Vail, Town of Avon, Eagle Vail Metro District, Eagle County, and Edwards Metro District partnered in 2023 to expand the Shift Bike regional electric bike share program. The partner communities secured $50,000 through the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Transportation Demand Management Innovation Grant to help proportionately offset the expansion costs in each partner community. The Town of Vail was the lead applicant for the grant and administering entity for grant reporting requirements and distribution of the funds to the other partner communities. The IGA allows for Town of Vail to distribute allocated grant funds.  

Contract Award to Sigma Tactical Wellness for the Annual Officer Wellness Check 

The purpose of this item is to receive Council's approval for the Vail Police Department's Annual Sigma Officer Wellness Check.  This is a program Vail Police Department has been doing for many years to ensure our officers are physically healthy to perform their jobs to the best of their abilities.

Contract Award to Lazano's Welding, Gallegos Masonry, & Intermountain Painting for Structural Replacement to Stair #5 in the Vail Village Parking Structure

The eastern end of the Vail Village Parking Structure was constructed in 1991.  Years of moisture retention has caused Stair #5 to have considerable rusting affecting the treads, steel stringers, and landings.  Staff have removed many of the thread noses to prevent trip hazards and injury to the public.  A complete replacement of the stair system is recommended by staff.

Contract Award to Restruction Corporation for Structural Repairs & Expansion Joint Replacement

For the past several years, Public Works has contracted for structural repairs and expansion joint replacement in both parking structures under the advice of J.R. Harris & Associates structural engineers.  The proposed work is a continuation of this program.

Letter of Support for I-70 East Vail Pass Wildlife Crossings Discretionary Grant Application

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Letter of Support.

Summit County Safe Passages for Wildlife and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) are seeking a federal grant for the construction of three wildlife crossings and wildlife exclusion fencing on I-70 on the east side of Vail Pass (from the summit of Vail Pass to Copper Mountain). This project has potential to restore wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity by providing safe crossings for species including Canada lynx, mule deer, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep while protecting motorists from collisions with wildlife. CDOT has already secured $750,000 from the State of Colorado general fund for the project. The coalition planning the project has reached out to Town of Vail requesting a letter of support for their funding application to US Department of Transportation. Summit County Safe Passages is also soliciting private donations to support the project.

Town Manager Report

Council Matters and Status Report

Vail Town Council Priority Goals for 2023

Contract Award to ViaOne Services and Graybar for Fiber Optic Cable Construction

Approve the Town Manager to enter into a contract, approved by the Town Attorney with ViaOne Services for fiber optic cable construction, not to exceed $775,000.00 and Graybar for fiber optic materials not to exceed $80,000.00.  Approve, approve with amendments, or deny budget increase by $325,000.00 for additional expenses over the predicted budget and for a 10% contingency.

Fiber Optic cable is the backbone upon which all internet connectivity depends.  This project will provide an additional path for this critical infrastructure, thereby enhancing the reliability of our town's broadband internet and cellular communications, and position us to provide future connectivity to additional areas of the town.

H.R. 1380 - Protect America's Rock Climbing Act

Should the Vail Town Council wish to take action concerning H.R. 1380, staff recommends a position of Oppose. 

H.R. 1380, Protect America’s Rock Climbing Act, introduced by Representatives John Curtis (R-Utah) and Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), would direct the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to adhere to allowing for activities previously prohibited in designated Wilderness, including rock climbing, the placement, use, and maintenance of fixed anchors, and the use of other equipment necessary for recreational climbing.

Ordinance No. 13, Series 2023, First Reading, an Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Vail, Colorado Amending Chapter 2 of Title 4 of the Vail Town Code, Regarding Alcoholic Beverages and the Local Licensing Authority

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 13, Series 2023 upon first reading. 

At the direction of Council, staff is bringing forward a modification to the Town Code regarding the Local Licensing Authority. 

An Appeal, pursuant to Section 12-3-3, Appeals, Vail Town Code, of the final decision of the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission on May 22, 2023, denying variances from Section 12-6D-6 Setbacks, Vail Town Code, and Section 14-10-4. Architectural projections, decks, balconies, steps, bay windows and the like, Vail Town Code, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-17-1, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow variances to the required setback(s) for proposed improvements of the eastern unit (Unit A), located at 706 Forest Road, Lot 9, Vail Village Filing 6

Uphold, uphold with amendments, or overturn PEC's decision.

Paul J. and Danita K. Ostling, represented by Matthew Stovall of Stovall Associates, P.C., requested the review of Variances, pursuant to Section 12-17-1, Variances, Vail Town Code, to allow variances to the required setback(s) for proposed improvements of the western unit, (Unit A), located at 706 Forest Road, Lot 9, Vail Village Filing 6. (PEC23-0007). On May 22, 2023, the Planning and Environmental Commission held a public hearing on the Variance application and voted 7-0 to deny the application, finding that the application failed to meet required criteria #2 and #4.