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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO

ITEM/TOPIC:   Comprehensive Open Lands Plan Update

PRESENTER(S):   Kristen Bertuglia, Environmental Sustainability Manager and Tom Braun, Braun & Associates

ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:   The Town Council is asked to review the presentation materials, the feedback received from the Community Scoping Sessions, the composition of a Technical Expert Group, and the overall project schedule. The Council is also asked if there are other organizations or experts that should be included in the list of Technical Expert Groups?

BACKGROUND:   In December, 2016, the Town authorized an update to the 1994 Comprehensive Open Lands Plan (the Plan).  The process for updating the Plan involves revisiting the existing Plan to identify initiatives that have been addressed (and those that have not); evaluating via a community engagement process the goals, objectives and initiatives of the existing Plan; and drafting an updated Plan with goals, objectives and initiatives identified during the process to address the community’s needs.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:   Staff recommends that the Town Council review the presentation materials and community input, and provide feedback on the future direction of the Plan.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memo - Comprehensive Open Lands Plan Update
Comprehensive Open Lands Plan - PowerPoint Presentation
Community Scoping Sessions Summary Table
Public Comments - Land Acquisitions
Public Comments - Trails
Public Comments - Use of Town Lands
Public Comments - Email