Evening Session Agenda
Town Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
Zoom meeting link: https://vail.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P1V4gr2qRxikhOLTvC-92w
5:00 PM, January 16, 2024
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.
Call to Order
Executive Session (45 min.)
Executive Session pursuant to:
1. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a) to consider the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of any real, personal or other property interest, §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 and on the topic of potential real property sale and acquisitions by the Town; and
2. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) to hold a conference with the Town Attorney to receive legal advice on specific legal questions on the topic of SMB Vail, LLC v. Town of Vail et al., case number 2023CV30099.
The regular Town Council Evening Meeting will begin at 6:00pm.
Citizen Participation (10 min.)
Any action as a result of Executive Session
Consent Agenda
Resolution No. 02, Series of 2024, A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Vail and the State of Colorado Energy Office
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 02, Series of 2024.
The Town of Vail and Colorado Energy Office wish to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to provide the Town with access to the services and support of the CEO's Energy Performance Contracting Program which will assist the Town with the development and implementation of EPC projects.
Resolution No. 06, Series of 2024, A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Vail and Eagle County, Colorado Regarding ta Recycle Drop Off Site
Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 6, Series of 2024.
Eagle County has hired a vendor to transport collected recyclable material from drop-off collection sites situated throughout the greater Eagle County to the Eagle County Recycled Materials Recovery Facility.
Support for Repeal of Local Preemption from Colorado Pesticide Applicators Act
Town Environmental staff encourage Council members continue to support repeal of the preemption on local control of pesticide regulations.
The Colorado Pesticide Applicators Act currently contains a preemption that prohibits local jurisdictions from adopting regulations on landscaping chemicals that are more stringent than those at the state level. People and Pollinators Action Network (PPAN), a non-profit dedicated to promoting sustainable landscape management practices to protect human health and biodiversity in Colorado, has organized a coalition of Colorado communities and state legislators to advocate for partial restoration of local control of pesticide regulation. Town of Vail environmental staff have played a leadership role in this effort since 2018 by providing letters to state legislators, presentations. and testimony in front of the Colorado State Senate, State House and relevant State and House committees.
DRB/PEC (5 min.)
DRB/PEC Update
December 21, 2023 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes
January 3, 2024 CSE Meeting Minutes
Presentation/Discussion
2024 Water and Wastewater Rates Discussion
Listen to presentation.
Review of changes to water and wastewater rates for 2024, including updated water use rate structures on two of the six customer account types.
Vail Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project Update
Staff recommends proceeding with the design and installation of an initial pilot program in Lionshead at the east and west entrances. This will allow staff to utilize the grant funding and evaluate the benefits of the program and whether or not the program should be expanded into other areas.
The Town of Vail has contracted with Kimley Horn to complete the design of the Vail Pedestrian Village Safety Project which includes the selection of and the design of safety measures at various locations within the Vail Village, Lionshead Village, and Ford Park. The purpose of the project is to control vehicular access into Vail’s high pedestrian activity areas and restrict access when necessary during special events.
Town Manager Report
- 2024 Vail Social Date
- 2025 Yamanouch-Machi Sister City Visit
Council Matters and Status Update
Adjournment 7:35pm (estimate)
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