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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Afternoon Session Agenda

The Grandview, 395 S. Frontage Road W. Vail, CO 81657
and virtually by Zoom: https://vail.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZQmqRBvGT0euo1mgQrAlDg

1:00 PM, May 21, 2024


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

Call to Order

 
2.

Presentation/Discussion

 
2.1

Government Financing

30 min.

Listen to presentation and provide feedback.


Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director and Robyn Moore, Piper Sandler & Co.

Background:

Please see the attached presentation.


 
Government Financing 2024-05-21
2.2

Vail Business Survey Results

30 min.

Listen to presentation.


Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran, Deputy Town Manager and Sean Maher, RRC & Associates

Background:

This survey was conducted starting February 1 - March 15, and was the first of a biennial survey intended to gauge the town's performance with providing excellent customer service to the business community.  It is one of the components for measuring performance tied to the Town Council goal of "Excellent Customer Service."


 
Business Survey Memo 2024-05-21
Business Survey Report for Town Council
Vail Business Open-Ended Comments
2.3

Overview of Golf Course Riparian Habitat and Potential Opportunities for Improvement 

30 min.

Direct staff on preferred course of action to address hydrology, fish habitat, floodplain connectivity, and riparian vegetation at Ford Park and Vail Golf Course.


Presenter(s): Pete Wadden, Watershed Health Specialist

Background:

In 2022, Town of Vail adopted new stream setbacks that include a 10-foot "No Mow Zone" along all named waterways. While town property is exempt from the setback requirements, Environmental Sustainability staff show aerial imagery demonstrating that the Town and Vail Recreation District landscaping maintenance operations substantially comply with the setback requirement.

 


 
Golf Course Vegetation TC Memo 2024-05-21
Stream Corridor Presentation TC 2024-05-21
2.4

Municipalization of Solid Waste 

15 min.

Listen to presentation and provide feedback.


Presenter(s): Chief Ryan Kenney, Vail Police Department and Kristen Bertuglia, Director of Environmental Sustainability

Background:

In an effort to meet multiple town goals including public safety, traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions reductions and air pollution, staff provides an overview the opportunity to address these and related issues by adopting a single hauler waste collection system. 


Staff Recommendation:

Staff recommends the Vail Town Council provide feedback on moving forward with a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for a single hauler waste collection system. 


 
Residential Single Hauler Discussion 2024-05-21
2.5

Bike Dismount Zones Update 

20 min.

Listen to presentation and provide feedback. 


Presenter(s): Gregg Barrie, Senior Landscape Architect and Chief Ryan Kenney, Vail Police Department

Background:

Seasonal update on the Vail Village Bicycle Dismount Zone and efforts to improve user safety on Vail's recreation trails. 


 
Dismount Zone Update TC Memo 2024-05-21
2.6

Fiber Optic Installation Update

10 min.

Listen to presentation and provide feedback.


Presenter(s): TJ Johnson, Director of Information Technology

Background:

Provide information on the Fiber Loop construction project, the RFP process for this project, and the reasons staff are requesting an amendment to the existing agreement.


 
Fiber Construction Resolution Memo
2.7

Civic Area Update 

30 min.

Listen to presentation and provide feedback. 


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

Background:

Presentation and discussion regarding the Vail Civic Area Implementation Plan, specifically the spatial architectural programming and economic analysis. 


 
Civic Area Council Memo 2024-05-21
Council Update - Vail Civic Implementation Project
2.8

Go Vail 2045 -  Mobility and Transportation Master Plan Update on Public and PEC Comment 

30 min.

Listen to presentation and provide feedback. 


Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer

Background:

Go Vail 2045 is a planning process to update the Vail Mobility & Transportation Master Plan.  The plan will update suggested traffic, transit, mobility, and parking improvements to better accommodate current future transportation needs within and around Vail. The purpose of this Council work session is to review the comments received from the public and PEC, and review the suggested modifications to the Draft Master Plan. 


 
Council Memo 2024-05-21
PEC Master Plan Comments
Public Comment - EngageVail Summary
Council Master Plan - PEC Changes
Vail Transportation Master Plan Report - Draft 2024-05-21
Vail Transportation Master Plan Report - Draft Excerpt Changes 2024-05-21
3.

Interviews for Boards, Commissions and Authorities

 
3.1

Vail Local Housing Authority (VLHA)

25 min.

Interview applicants for vacancy on the Vail Local Housing Authority.


Presenter(s): Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk

Background:

One vacancy exists on the Vail Local Housing Authority. The term of the new appointment will begin on June 1, 2024 and expires on May 31, 2029 (five year terms). Duties of the five-member VLHA include budget approval, policy recommendations, advocacy, strategic and long-term planning, and making recommendations for development and acquisition parameters. 


 
VLHA Applications
4.

DRB/PEC (5 min.)

 
4.1

DRB/PEC Update

 
DRB Results 5-15-24
PEC Results 5-13-24
5.
Information Update
 
5.1

April 9, 2024 VLHA Meeting Minutes

 
2024-04-09 VLHA Minutes
5.2

EHU Compliance Status Update

 
EHU Compliance Status Update Memo 2024-05-21
5.3

Review of Community Housing Lottery Application Requirements

 
Review of Community Housing Lottery Application Requirements Memo
5.4

Residences at Main Vail 2023 and 2024 Income Statement

 
RMV 2023 FS Info Update 2024-05-21
RMV 2024 YTD FS Info Update 2024-05-21
6.
Matters from Mayor, Council, Town Manager and Committee Reports (20 min.)
 
6.1

Town Manager Report

 
TM Update 2024-05-21
CDOT Thank You Letter
6.2

Council Matters and Status Update

 
2024-05-21 Matters
7.

Executive Session (30 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 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 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 topic of Casey Aberth vs. Town of Vail et al.  
 
8.

Recess 5:35pm (estimate)

 


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