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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Afternoon Session Agenda

Town Council Chambers and Virtually via Zoom
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bTliU3wUQpStxq8E4RgpPg

12:00 PM March 21, 2023


Notes:
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time Council will consider an item.
 
1.

Presentation/Discussion

 
1.1

Residences at Main Vail Update

30 min.

Listen to presentation and provide feedback.


Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager and George Ruther, Housing Director

Background:

The Town of Vail is constructing a 100% deed-restricted, for-rent, residential development on Lot 3, Middle Creek Subdivision with occupancy by August 1, 2023.  The Town’s sole objective of the 72-unit Residences of Main Vail Project is to advance, in part, the Town’s adopted housing goal of acquiring 1,000 additional deed restrictions by the year 2027. 


 
RMV Policy memo Mar 23.docx
230321 RMV Ops.pptx
1.2

Timber Ridge Update

30 min.

Listen to presentation and provide feedback.


Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director

Background:

The purpose of this agenda item is to receive direction from the Vail Town Council on key components of the redevelopment proposal.  


 
Timber Ridge Village Apartments Redevelopment Update 03212023.docx
AA2.0 Building A podium level plan.pdf
AA2.1 Building A first level plan.pdf
AA2.2 Building A 2-3-4 level plan.pdf
1.3

Texas Townhomes Utility Project and Adjacent Encroachments Update

30 min.

Listen to the presentation by staff and provide any necessary comments or questions with regards to the various encroachments on Town property.


Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer

Background:

Staff will provide an update on a previous request for a drainage and utility easement on Tract A (Stream Tract) and an update on other identified encroachments on Tract A, within the East Gore Creek Drive Right of Way, and upon an existing Emergency Access Easement. 


 
TTHCouncil_Memo_3-21-23 (2).docx
Town_Council_TTH_3-21-23_Presentation.pdf
TTH_Request_and_Plan.pdf
1981-ROW_PermitLetter.pdf
1.4

Review of Town-owned parcels; I-70 North, Habitat Considerations and Status

15 min.

Direct staff to proceed with a review of parcels appropriate for Designated Open Space with the Open Space Board of Trustees, and or proceed with working with a Land Trust to place appropriate parcels under conservation easement for habitat protection. 


Presenter(s): Kristen Bertuglia, Director of Environmental Sustainability

Background:

At the Town Council's request, eleven town-owned parcels North of I-70 are provided for review for the purposes of Designated Open Space and habitat considerations. 


 
Town Owned Parcels - North .pdf
TownOwnedLand_NorthI70 - 20230315 (1) .pdf
1.5

East Vail Hiker Shuttle Pilot Project

10 min.

Listen to presentation and provide direction to whether or not to move forward with pilot project by issuing an RFP and applying for the grant funding.


Presenter(s): Chris Southwick, Mobility Innovation Coordinator and Jordan Winters, Transit Operations Manager

Background:

Due to previous Council interest in allowing pet dogs onboard buses staff has explored options to pilot programs to test the viability of allowing pet dogs onboard Town of Vail buses. In addition, as part of the transportation demand management policies put in place at the East Vail trailheads staff is exploring increasing transportation options to all of the trailheads in East Vail. 


 
3_21_2023 Hiker Shuttle Memo.docx
1.6

Mikaela Shiffrin Event Discussion

5 min.

Verbal update only. 


Presenter(s): Mia Vlaar, Director of Economic Development and Jeremy Gross, Special Event Coordinator

Background:

Update on the Mikaela Shiffrin event. 


 
2.

Interviews for Boards and Commissions

 
2.1

Interviews for Design Review Board (DRB)

15 min.

Interview Candidates who are interested in serving on the DRB.


Presenter(s): Kim Langmaid, Mayor

Background:

Two vacancies exist on the Town of Vail Design Review Board (DRB) and interviews will be conducted during the afternoon meeting.  The term of each new appointment begins April 1, 2023 and expires on March 31, 2025 (two year terms).  Duties of the five-member DRB include reviewing the design of new structures, remodels, sign requests, landscaping plans, and other architectural aesthetic matters.


 
DRB applications.pdf
2.2

Interviews for Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC)

45 min.

Interview Candidates who are interested in serving on the PEC.


Presenter(s): Kim Langmaid, Mayor

Background:

Three vacancies exist on the Town of Vail Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) and interviews will be conducted during the afternoon meeting.  Applicants must be residents and registered voters of the Town of Vail.  The term of the appointment begins April 1, 2023 and expire on March 31, 2025 (two year terms).  Duties of the seven-member PEC include review and determination of requests for variances and conditional use permits, and recommendations to Town Council on special development districts, subdivisions, rezonings, various Town of Vail proposed plans and other community matters per the Town Charter and ordinances.


 
PEC applicants.pdf
3.
DRB / PEC (5 min.)
 
3.1

DRB/PEC Update

 
PEC Results 3-13-23.pdf
DRB Results 3-15-23.pdf
4.
Information Update
 
4.1

February 6, 2023 AIPP Meeting Minutes

 
February 6, 2023 _Minutes.pdf
4.2

February 28, 2023 VLHA Meeting Minutes

 
2023-2-28 VLHA Minutes.pdf
4.3

E-Bike Rebate Program Update 

 
E-Bike Rebate Memo 032123.pdf
4.4

2022 Town of Vail Social Media Year in Review

 
2022 TOV Social Media YIR.pdf
5.

Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (10 min.)

 
6.

Executive Session (90 min.)

1. 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. §24-6-02(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 deed restriction violations and compliance by Altus@Vail LLC, 430 South Frontage Road East, Vail, CO 81657; and

 

2.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, 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 and on the topics of:

1) potential real property acquisitions by the Town;

2)  potential workforce housing development on property referred to as West Middle Creek, Vail, CO; Tract A, Middle Creek Subdivision

3) the redevelopment of the Timber Ridge deed restricted housing project 1281 North Frontage Road West, Vail, CO 81657; and

4) the Master Lease between the Town of Vail and the Vail Corporation for the Timber Ridge deed restricted housing development.

 
7.

Recess 4:55 pm (estimate)

 


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