Afternoon Session Agenda
Vail Town Council Chambers and virtually by Zoom.
Zoom meeting link: https://vail.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8dFAdWaaSzyEBDt8zqxkdg
11:00 AM, October 21, 2025
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time Council will consider an item.
Call to Order (11:00am)
Presentation/Discussion (11:00am)
Enhanced Transit Update (11:00am)
Listen to presentation and provide feedback.
The Town of Vail completed the Route Optimization Transit Plan in July to provide enhanced transit in an effort to help meet the Council Strategic Plan Transportation goals. Over the past two months staff has worked with a scheduling consultant to schedule and roster the recommended route changes and then applied actual costs for service.
Public Works Bus Barn Fire Sprinkler Update (11:15am)
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The existing fire sprinkler system in the bus barn is not adequate to suppress a battery fire should it occur in one of the electric buses. Staff has received an updated proposal that is now within budget and could move forward this year.
Town Manager's Proposed Budget Draft Discussion (11:30am)
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The purpose of this discussion is to provide feedback to staff prior to the first reading of the budget ordinance scheduled for November 4th. Information provided in this draft includes the proposed revenue and expenditures for all town funds, a summary of changes in personnel, funding recommendations for Council contributions, and a five-year capital plan.
Car Share Program Update (1:00pm)
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The purpose of this presentation is to provide the Vail Town Council with additional details requested during the October 7, 2025 council work session regarding the proposals received for the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Vail Car Share program and provide a staff recommendation.
Single Use Plastics Reduction Update (1:15pm)
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Following a presentation on the staff recommendations for adoption of a single-use plastics reduction policy and proposed business and community program support elements at the September 2, 2025, Council requested staff return with a multi-year program plan and budget to reduce single-use plastics, with potential policy consideration in the future.
Impact Grant Discussion (1:45pm)
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The Town of Vail is invited to join a regional group of municipalities and counties, including Aspen, Pitkin County, Avon, Eagle County, the Town of Eagle, Minturn, and others to apply for up to $2 million in grant funding, $250,000 of which would be directly available to Vail residents and building owners to make upgrades and improve efficiency in local homes and buildings.
Discussion on Eating and Drinking Establishment Code Amendments (2:00pm)
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The applicant, the Town of Vail, is presenting these proposed amendments to the Vail Town Council for discussion and feedback. The amendments to Title 12 of the Vail Town Code would add new sections limiting the conversion of existing eating and drinking establishments to any other use in certain articles.
Arrive Vail Discussion (2:30pm)
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After almost a year of concept design and planning the Arrive Vail project team will present the final concept plan that will update and expand the Vail Transportation Center to accommodate current and future needs for now and into the future.
DRB/PEC (3:30pm)
DRB/PEC Update (5 min.)
Information Update (3:35pm)
September 8, 2025 AIPP Meeting Minutes
September 23, 2025 VLHA Meeting Minutes
Matters for Mayor, Council and Committees (15 min.)
Town Manager Report (5 min.)
Council Matters and Status Report
Executive Session (3:55pm)
(30 min.) Executive Session pursuant to:
C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to hold a conference with the Town Attorney, to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations and instruct negotiators on the topic of certain Operating Agreement between the Town of Vail and Vail Park and Recreation District for Dobson Arena.
Recess 4:25pm (estimated)
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