Afternoon Session Agenda
Town Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom
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12:30 PM February 7, 2023
Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time Council will consider an item.
Presentation/Discussion
VLHA Semi-Annual Update on Housing
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The purpose of this agenda item is to present the housing results delivered during the second half of 2022 and to provide an overview of the housing solutions to be pursued by the Vail Local Housing Authority and the Town’s Housing Department in the first half of 2023.
Eagle County Housing Policy and Land Use Report
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In the spring of 2022, the Towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff and Eagle County government collaborated and funded the completion of the 2022 Eagle County Community Housing Inventory & Assessment. The objective of the assessment was to inventory properties located within the Towns and County which may have the potential for future resident housing development and to articulate the policies adopted for housing, respectively. The purpose of this agenda item is to present the conclusions and findings of the recently completed 2022 Eagle County Community Housing Inventory & Assessment.
Timber Ridge Redevelopment Committee Update
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Update the Vail Town Council on progress made by the Redevelopment Committee since the earlier update on December 6.
Formal Naming Process for Public Spaces
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Since the incorporation of the Town of Vail in 1966, various parks, buildings, plazas, streets, and other landmarks have been named to recognize the contributions of Vail’s dreamers, builders, trailblazers, and other influences that have drawn upon Vail’s alpine setting and European roots. In anticipation of future naming opportunities, the following guidelines have been established to not only reflect practices of the past, but to provide a formal structure for future decisions.
Strategic Planning Session Recap
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On January 17, 2023 the Council met to identify high priority goals for 2023. The purpose of this discussion is to review language for those four goals and ensure that the wording meets Council’s expectations. Also provided is a matrix which includes the 27 projects identified in the Council action plan. This includes an updated time frame and status for each action.
Peer Resort and Global Friendship Exchange Discussion
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For many years, the town has taken trips to resorts around the country and around the world in order to learn more about best practices pertaining to a variety of key topics of mutual interest. Many of these trips are reciprocated when the peer resort community decides to visit Vail with the same purpose in mind.
Gore Creek Promenade Renewal Update
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The Gore Creek Promenade is a popular public park located in the heart of Vail Village. The last major renovation to this space occurred nearly thirty years ago. The existing features of the Promenade are showing significant wear and tear that has become more and more difficult to maintain at a high level of quality. With that in mind, town staff has initiated a public input process and drafted Project Goals and Objectives for review by the Town Council.
DRB / PEC Update
November 17, 2022 VLMDAC Meeting Minutes
January 4, 2023 CSE Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2023 VLHA Meeting Minutes
EHU Compliance Status Update
January Revenue Update
Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (10 min.)
Executive Session (90 min.)
Executive session to: (1) have a conference with the Town Attorney to receive legal advice on specific legal questions, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b); (2) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e); and (3) to consider the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real, personal or other property, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a); all on the topic of the acquisition of property described as East Vail Workforce Housing Subdivision, Lot 1; East Vail Workforce Housing Subdivision, Tract A, and generally referred to as the Booth Heights Land Site; and
Executive session to: (1) have a conference with the Town Attorney to receive legal advice on specific legal questions, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b); (2) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e); and (3) to consider the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real, personal or other property, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a); all on the topic of the acquisition of property that cannot be further described without compromising the purpose of the executive session; and
Executive session to: (1) have a conference with the Town Attorney to receive legal advice on specific legal questions, 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/or instruct negotiators on the topic of pending litigation, Town of Vail v. TIGA Advertising, Inc. and Gregory Moffet, case number 21CV30034
Recess (5:30pm estimate)
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