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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Evening Session Agenda

Vail Town Council Chambers and virtually by Zoom.
Zoom meeting link: https://vail.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2VanhKKgS5q-urnHaRtLZg

6:00 PM, September 15, 2026


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.

Public participation offers an opportunity for attendees to express opinions or ask questions regarding town services, policies or other matters of community concern that are not on the agenda. Please 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.

Call to Order

 
2.

Public Participation (6:00pm)

 
3.

Any action as a result of Executive Session

 
4.

Consent Agenda (6:10pm)

 
4.1

Resolution No. 35, Series of 2026, A Resolution Approving the Operating Plan and Budget of the Vail Local Marketing District, for its Fiscal Year January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 35, Series of 2026.


Background:

C.R.S. §29-25-110 requires the Council’s annual approval of the operating plan the Vail Local Marketing District.


 
Resolution No. 35, Series of 2026 - Memo.pdf
Resolution No. 35, Series of 2026.pdf
5.

Presentation/Discussion (6:10pm)

 
5.1

Automatic License Plate Recognition (Flock) Camera Update (6:10pm)

30 min.

Information update. 


Presenter(s): Chief Ryan Kenney, Vail Police

Background:

The Vail Police Department is providing an update to the Town Council regarding the Department’s use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology as an investigative and public-safety resource.


 
Town Council Automated License Plate Reader System Update Memo.docx
TOVpoliceALPRPP.pdf
6.

Action Items (6:40pm)

 
6.1

Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2026, First Reading, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code regarding Automated Vehicle Identification Systems (6:40pm)

15 min.

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2026 upon first reading.


Presenter(s): Chief Ryan Kenney, Vail Police Department

Background:

The Town of Vail adopted its current Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS) ordinance in 2025 to establish the framework for automated traffic enforcement within the Town. The Colorado General Assembly has since made changes to state law governing automated vehicle identification systems. As a result, amendments to the Vail Town Code are necessary to ensure the Town’s ordinance remains consistent with current state requirements.


 
Town Council Memo - AVIS State Law Update.docx
AVIS-O082826.docx
6.2

Contract Award to Dacra Tech LLC for an Updated Photo Radar Speed Enforcement Contract (6:55pm)

5 min.

Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney, with Dacra Tech LLC for an updated Photo Radar Speed Enforcement contract, in an amount not to exceed $66,000.00/month until the end of the year.


Presenter(s): Chief Ryan Kenney, Vail Police Department

Background:

The Vail Police Department is requesting approval to enter into a new contract with Dacra Tech LLC for continued automated speed enforcement.  The agreement replaces the existing agreement and incorporates changes necessary to ensure the Town’s automated vehicle identification system program complies with recent changes to Colorado state statute.


 
Town Council Memo - DACRA Contract Revision.docx
6.3

Increasing Available Funding for Fire Free Five Community Assistance Program (7:00pm)

10 min.

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny request to increase the 2026 RETT Budget by $30,000 to fund the remaining waitlisted projects for Fire Free Five Community Assistance Program in 2026.


Presenter(s): Paul Cada, Wildland Fire Battalion Chief

Background:

At the August 18th, 2026 afternoon session, Town Council was presented with an update to the current Fire Free Five Community Assistance Program including the full commitment of funds. Council directed staff to explore ways to fund additional projects in 2026. Vail Fire has identified that $30,000 would clear the existing waitlist of 2026 projects.


 
TC Memo FFFCAP Top Up 09152026.pdf
6.4

2026-2027 Winter Parking (7:10pm)

15 min.

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny recommendations on the 2026-2027 Winter Parking rates made by the Parking Task Force. 


Presenter(s): Stephanie Kashiwa, Parking Supervisor

Background:

The purpose of this item is to provide Town Council with the Parking and Mobility Task Force recommendations for Winter 2026/2027 Parking Program.


 
Council Memo 91526 Winter 2026-2027 Parking Program.doc
Council Parking presentation 091526.pdf
7.

Public Hearings (7:25pm)

 
7.1

Ordinance No. 12, Series 2026, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending Article 9A of Title 12 of the Vail Town Code to Add a New Requirement that a Sketch Plan be Submitted Prior to an Application for a Special Development District, and Making Other Minor Revisions to the Special Development District Application Process (7:25pm) 

10 min.

Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance 12, Series 2026 upon second reading. 


Presenter(s): Matt Gennett, Director of Community Development

Background:

Council requested staff to amend the Special Development District (SDD) process by adding a new preapplication sketch plan review step. On August 24, 2026, the Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) forwarded a unanimous recommendation to the Vail Town Council of the prescribed regulations amendment contained in Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2026.


 
Ord No 12 2026 2nd Read Council Memo 091526.docx
SDD-O091526.docx
8.

Adjournment 7:35pm (estimate)

 


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