Public Participation (10 min.)

Resolution No. 42, Series of 2025, A Resolution Approving the Operating Plan and Budget of the Vail Local Marking District, for its Fiscal Year January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 42, Series of 2025.

The Vail Local Marketing District is responsible for marketing and promoting Vail to attract overnight destination guests primarily during the non-ski season timeframe, creating economic vitality by attracting visitors who stay longer and spend more, thereby increasing sales tax and lodging tax revenues. Performance against these goals is measured through data, including occupancy, average daily rate, and lodging and sales tax revenues.

Resolution No. 43, Series of 2025, A Resolution of the Vail Town Council Adopting an Updated Public Records Policy for the Town 

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 43, Series of 2025.

Section 24-72-205 (6) (b), C.R.S., requires the Director of Research of the Legislative Council Staff to adjust the Colorado Open Records Act maximum hourly fee for the research and retrieval of public documents for inflation on July 1, 2019, and each five years thereafter. Effective July 1, 2024, the maximum hourly fee increased to  $41.37.   

Resolution No. 44, Series of 2025, A Resolution Approving Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Vail and Eagle County, Colorado Concerning Wildland Fire Mitigation Program

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 44, Series of 2025.

The Town is taking proactive steps to become “Fire Adapted” and recognizes that an uncontrolled wildland fire could impact Vail in the future.

Pitkin Creek Master Lease #14i

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny renewal of Pitkin Creek Master Lease for unit 14i.

The purpose of this item is to request approval from the Vail Town Council authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a master lease agreement with 4081 Bighorn Road 14i LLC for the twelve-month lease of the residential property located at Pitkin Creek Park, 4081 Bighorn Road Unit #14i, Vail, CO 81657 effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

Contract Award to JR Engineering for the North Recreation Trail Design 

Direct the Town Manager to enter into a contract, as approved by the Town Attorney, with JR Engineering for the North Recreation Trail Desing, in an amount not to exceed $77,715.

The Town has budgeted to design and reconstruct a portion of the North Recreation Trail from the Pedestrian Bridge to Vail Run.  The design will provide construction plans to replace the existing asphalt, widen the path by 1', add adequate shoulders, replace aging small retaining walls, and adjust the profile to accommodate a future new bus stop along the N. Frontage Road in front of Vail Run.  The design proposal is within project budget.

Fire Free Five Update (6:10pm)

Listen to presentation and provide feedback.

In June 2025, the Vail Town Council expressed support for the future adoption of an ordinance requiring a 5' non-combustible zone around all structures in Vail (Fire Free Five). Council directed staff to implement a community engagement campaign over the summer months with the intent of educating community members on the FFF requirements and gathering community input. 

Resolution No. 36, Series of 2025, An Amendment to Section 5.17 and pertinent subsections of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (West Lionshead) (7:10pm)

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Resolution No. 36, Series of 2025.

The applicant, comprised of the Town of Vail, East West Partners, and Vail Resorts, is requesting the Vail Town Council amend Section 5.17 ‘Ever Vail’ and pertinent sections of the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan (LRMP).

998 Ptarmigan Easement Request (7:40pm)

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny request.

The owner of 998 Ptarmigan Rd, represented by Suman Architects, is requesting an easement on Town property for an existing driveway and continued access to the single-family structure. 

Recommendations for the 2025-2026 Winter Parking Program (7:55pm)

Approve winter parking rates for the 2025-2026 winter season. 

The Parking & Mobility Task Force has made recommendations for changes for the 2025/26 winter parking rates and pass sales.

Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2025, First Reading, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Property Known as Pitkin Creek Park Condominium Unit 7N to Michael L. Grant and Deborah A. Grant for $450,000.00 (8:40pm)

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2025 upon first reading. 

The purpose of this item is to provide a summary of the background leading up f the proposed Ordinance No. 17, Series of 2025, authorizing the sale of certain real property owned by the Town of Vail.

Ordinance No. 18, Series of 2025, First Reading, An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 3 of Title 2 of the Vail Town Code, Regarding the Process of Awarding of Public Improvement Construction Contracts (8:45pm)

Approve, approve with amendments, or deny Ordinance No. 18, Series of 2025 upon first reading.

The Town of Vail’s Procurement Policy establishes a consistent framework for purchasing services, materials, and equipment while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Its purpose is to secure the best value for taxpayers and promote open, fair competition among vendors, suppliers, and contractors in providing goods and services to the community and its guests.