NovusAGENDA

VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Agenda

Town Council Chambers

2:00 PM, February 7, 2017

Notes:

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

Public comment on any agenda item may be solicited by the Town Council.


	1.	DRB / PEC Update


1.1.	DRB / PEC Update	5 min.
	Presenter(s): Chris Neubecker, Planning Manager


	2.	Presentations / Discussion


2.1.	Stormwater Update	30 min.
	Presenter(s): Pete Wadden, Watershed Education Coordinator

	Background: Stormwater runoff is a major cause of the decline of aquatic systems across the United States. Through the development of the Gore Creek Valley over the past 50-60 years, the land surrounding Gore Creek, once dominated by wetlands, plant roots and loamy soil is now dominated by impervious and paved surfaces. The loss of filtration that was once provided by the natural soils and vegetation has had an inevitable impact on Gore Creek and led to its current status as a 303(d) listed stream. Stormwater runoff is a primary contributor of pollutants to Gore Creek and its tributaries. Based on some of the materials known to have been discharged into storm drains in 2016, there is a clear need to educate the community about the impacts stormwater contaminants have on the creek.

2.2.	Comprehensive Open Lands Plan Update	30 min.
	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.
2.3.	Transportation Impact Fee Review	45 min.
	Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer
	Action Requested of Council: Review Transportation Improvement projects in more detail and affirm direction of the Transportation Impact Fee
	Background: TischlerBise has provided an updated Nexus Study and draft fee schedule for the Town’s review. The draft fee schedule is based on anticipated future development, the current estimated cost of the capital projects to accommodate future development, and the appropriate proportioned fiscal responsibility. Staff will review in more detail the Transportation Improvement Project List.
	Staff Recommendation: Affirm direction of the Transportation Impact Fee
2.4.	Vail Valley Medical Center South Frontage Road Improvement Plan	15 min.
	Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer
	Action Requested of Council: Town Council is asked to review the South Frontage Road conceptual design, confirm the timeframe in which the design should be implemented, and discuss how the project should be funded.
	Background: In conjunction with the adoption of the Vail Valley Medical Center (VVMC) Site Specific Redevelopment Master Plan; the Town of Vail, the VVMC, and the Evergreen collaborated to develop a South Frontage Road Improvement Plan that would accommodate each existing and future access point to the above mentioned properties as well as accommodate projected traffic growth along the South Frontage road. Staff and the development teams are in need of final direction on design, construction timeframe, and funding.
	Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends discussing the design, timeframe, and funding of the project and requesting any additional information that may be required prior to making a final recommendation. The final recommendation will provide direction to staff in our review of the impending development submittals.


	3.	Information Update


3.1.	Update on Town of Vail Lighting and Dark Sky Community Designation	5 min.




3.2.	Economic Indicator Report Summer 2016




3.3.	Vail App Update




3.4.	December 2016 Sales Tax Report




3.5.	November Business Review




3.6.	Quarter 3 Investment Report




3.7.	2016 Revenue Update


	4.	Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports


	5.	Recess


		5.1.	Recess at 4:10 p.m.


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