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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Evening Session Agenda

Town Council Chambers and Virtually via Zoom.
Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d7Upuwz6Suy4nZHDftG3qQ

6:00 PM, October 4, 2022


Notes:
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time Council will consider an item.

Public comment will be taken on each agenda item.

Citizen participation offers an opportunity for citizens to express opinions or ask questions regarding town services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any items that are not on the agenda. Please attempt to keep comments to three minutes; time limits established are to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal opportunity for everyone wishing to speak.
1.

Citizen Participation (10 min.)

 
1.1

Citizen Participation

 
Citizen Participation.pdf
2.

Any action as a result of executive session

 
3.

Appointments for Boards and Commissions (5 min.)

 
3.1

Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) Appointments

Motion to appoint one member to server on the PEC for a partial term ending on March 31, 2023


 
4.
Consent Agenda (5 min.)
 
4.1

Resolution No. 48 Series of 2022, a Resolution Approving Improvements to the Community Housing Lottery Selection Process Eligibility Requirements 

Approve Resolution No. 48, Series of 2022 and for the resolution to take effect upon passage. 


Background:

Proposed improvements to the community housing lottery ticket eligibility process


Staff Recommendation:

Approve Resolution No. 48, Series of 2022 and for the resolution to take effect upon passage. 


 
Resolution_No._48_Series_of_2022__Community_Housing_Lottery_Selection_Process_Eligibility_Requirements_10042022 (2).pdf
Public Input.pdf
4.2

Xcel Energy Utility Easement

Direct the Town Manager to execute the utility easement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with Xcel Energy.


Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel

Background:

Xcel Energy is requesting a Utility Easement across Tract C, just north of Sunbird Park to provide gas service to the Legacy and Elevation developments.


Staff Recommendation:

Direct the Town Manager to execute the utility easement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with Xcel Energy.


 
CouncilMemo9-20-22-Xcel_Easement.pdf
Xcel_Easement_Agreement.pdf
4.3

Contract Award with Icon Inc for Meadow Drive Culvert Replacement 

Direct the Town Manager to enter into a contract, as approved by the Town Attorney, with Icon Inc. in an amount not to exceed $76,190.


Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer

Background:

The Town bid the Meadow Drive Culvert Replacement Project which will replace an existing shallow culvert and add a new inlet. The project is a part of the East Vail Drainage Improvement Project Phase II scheduled to be constructed next year, however it has been expedited due to safety concerns and resident complaints. 


Staff Recommendation:

Direct the Town Manager to enter into a contract, as approved by the Town Attorney, with Icon Inc. in an amount not to exceed $76,190.


 
CouncilMemo9-20-22-Meadow_Culvert (2).pdf
5.

Town Manager Report (10 min.)

 
6.

Action Items

 
6.1

Sole Source Contract Award to Triphase Electric Company for Ford Park Lighting System Installation

10 min.

Staff requests the Council direct the Town Manger to enter into a construction contract with Triphase Electric Company in the amount of $132,111 for the installation of the Ford Park Synapse Lighting Control System components.


Presenter(s): Todd Oppenheimer, Capital Projects Manager

Background:

The existing LSI Lighting Control system in Ford Park has been discontinued and is no longer supported by the manufacturer.  The Town currently has no means of changing lighting schedules in Ford Park.  The Town has worked previously with Fisher Lighting and Controls to assist the Town is selecting systems that will satisfy the requirements of the Ford Park lighting system. The Synapse System continues to wirelessly control all lights in Ford Park individually and as groups with the added benefit of allowing staff to make changes to the schedules without having to go through the manufacturer’s product support center. Triphase Electric Company has worked with the Town of the Ford Park Lighting Control System from the initial installation in 2017. The company is uniquely qualified to perform the necessary tasks to replace the existing system components with the new Synapse Control System components.   


Staff Recommendation:

Staff requests the Council direct the Town Manger to enter into a construction contract with Triphase Electric Company in the amount of $132,111 for the installation of the Ford Park Synapse Lighting Control System components.


 
Ford_Park_Lighting_Control_Contract_Award_-_TC_Memo_10.4..22.pdf
6.2

Contract Award to GH Daniels III and Associates for Donovan Park Landscape Modification Project

5 min.

Direct the Town Manger to enter into a construction contract with GH Daniels III and Associates Inc. in the amount of $56,934 for the Donovan Park Landscape Modification Project.


Presenter(s): Todd Oppenheimer, Capital Projects Manager

Background:

The Donovan Park Landscape Modification Project is redesign of the existing lawn area between the Donovan Pavilion and new Donovan Park picnic shelter requested by the managers of the Donovan Pavilion. The primary intention of the design is to divide the lawn area into 2 easily recognizable sections to eliminate overlap between users of each facility.  A secondary effect of the project is the replace a section of irrigated turf grass with drought tolerant native plant species.


Staff Recommendation:

Direct the Town Manger to enter into a construction contract with GH Daniels III and Associates Inc. in the amount of $56,934 for the Donovan Park Landscape Modification Project.


 
Donovan_Park_Landscape_Modification_Contract_Award_-_TC_Memo_10.4..22.pdf
6.3

Resolution No. 47, Series of 2022, a Resolution of the Vail Town Council Establishing a Special Fund to Accept Donations to Assist with the Town's Preservation and Protection of the Booth Heights Property and its Wildlife Habitat

15 min.

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 47, Series of 2022.


Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director

Background:

Provide information for Resolution No. 47, Series of 2022, which will establish a designated fund for private and public contributions for the purpose of the conservation and protection of open lands for the Vail Bighorn Sheep herd. 


Staff Recommendation:

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 47, Series of 2022.


 
Bighorn_Sheep_Conservation_Fund_092022.pdf
Res47_Sheep_fund.pdf
6.4

Ordinance No. 19, Series of 2022,  First Reading, An Ordinance Repealing and Reenacting Title 5, Chapter 11 Of The Vail Town Code Concerning The Abatement Of Diseased Trees and Wildfire Fuels

10 min.

Approve or approve with modifications First Reading of Ordinance No. 19 Series of 2022


Presenter(s): Paul Cada, Wildland Manager and Matt Mire, Town Attorney

Background:

Staff has identified a number of practical difficulties with the application of Title 5, Chapter 11 of the Vail Town Code. Staff recommends changes to this section of Town Code to resolve identified issues with the issuance of tree removal permits and the abatement process for hazardous wildfire fuels.


Staff Recommendation:

Approve or approve with modifications First Reading of Ordinance No. 19 Series of 2022


 
Staff_memo_Ordinance_No_19_Series_of_2022_Changes_to_Title_5_Chapter_11_of_the_Vail_Town_Code (1).pdf
Fire_Fuel-O092822 (1).pdf
6.5

Winter Parking Discussion

60 min.

Approve the winter 2022-2023 parking and mobility program and approve budget adjustments related to the winter 2022-2023 parking and mobility program.


Presenter(s): Greg Hall, Public Works and Transportation Director

Background:

At the August 16, 2022 Town Council meeting initial recommendations were presented to the Town Council. On September 20, 2022, the Town staff presented the Parking & Mobility Task Force final recommendations for the winter 2022-2023 parking program for adoption.  Based on the Town Council discussion and direction, the program has been modified in order to have time to prepare for parking sales and marketing to the public regarding this winter parking plan as well as time to program the rate structure into the system the approval of the program is required as this has become time sensitive for successful implementation.


Staff Recommendation:

Approve the winter 2022-2023 parking and mobility program and approve budget adjustments related to the winter 2022-2023 parking and mobility program.


 
parking memo kh.pdf
Parking 221004.pdf
parkingmemo 08162022.1.pdf
parking memo.pdf
7.

Public Hearings

 
7.1

Ordinance No. 18, Series of 2022, Second Reading, An Ordinance Making Budget Adjustments to the Town of Vail Real Estate Transfer Tax Fund and Capital Projects Fund of the 2022 Budget for the Town of Vail, Colorado, and Authorizing the Said Adjustments As Set Forth Herein; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto - "Booth Heights" and "Town of Vail Employee Rental Purchases"

5 min.

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 18, Series of 2022, Second Reading. 


Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director

Background:

Please see attached memo.


Staff Recommendation:

Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance 18, Series of 2022 on Second Reading. 


 
092022_2022_3rd_Budget_Supplemental_2nd.pdf
Public Input.pdf
8.

Adjournment (8:15pm estimate)

 


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