VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Agenda

Town Council Chambers and Virtual

1:00 PM, July 7, 2020

Meeting to be held in Council Chambers and Virtually (access High Five Access Media livestream day of the meeting)


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.Executive Session (This meeting is not open to the public)
1.1.Executive Session, pursuant to: C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b)(e) - to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators, regarding: 1) Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, and Triumph development regarding workforce housing development; 2) Vail Point rezoning process; 3) Proposed amendment to the Development Agreement between the Town and the Solaris development; 4) Agreement between the Town of Vail and TIGA Advertising; and 5) SB 217 – Law Enforcement Integrity Bill100 min.
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
2.The Afternoon Regular Meeting will convene at 3:00 p.m.
3.Presentation / Discussion
3.1.Eagle County Public Health Order Updates 30 min.
Presenter(s): Heath Harmon, Director of Eagle County Public Health & Environment
Action Requested of Council: Informational only. 
Background: An update will be presented by the Eagle County Public Health & Environment Director with highlights about the current amended public health orders, Eagle County Transition Trail Map and requirements for face coverings. 
3.2.Economic Recovery Efforts in Response to Public Health Crisis30 min.
Presenter(s): Scott Robson, Town Manager
Action Requested of Council: Information Only. 
Background: Town staff will present updates about many of the economic recovery programs that are ongoing, such topics include: Expansion of Premises Update: Restaurants & Retail, Designated Public Spaces for Alcohol Consumption Update: Revised Map, Lower Bench of Ford Park Program, Ford Park: Managed Parking Program Update, Commercial Rental Relief Fund Proposal, Recession Plan & Budget Update.
3.3.Vail Reinvestment Authority Bond Refunding Update10 min.
Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran,CPA Finance Director
Action Requested of Council: Informational only.
Background: On May 19, 2020 Town Council authorized the Town Manager and refinance team to proceed with a refunding of VRA Bonds Series 2010B.  This presentation is to update Council on selection of a bank and financing terms prior to the closing date set for July 15. 
Staff Recommendation: No action required, informational only.
3.4.Discussion about E-Bikes on the Vail Pass Trail30 min.
Presenter(s): Gregg Barrie
Action Requested of Council: Council direction requested. 
Background: Staff is requesting that the Town Council provide its position on whether e-bikes should be allowed on Vail Pass so that staff can respond to the process accordingly with CDOT and the USFS.  The position may generally include support, support with conditions or do not support.  
Staff Recommendation: Based on previous Town Council support allowing e-bikes on paved trails, staff recommends the Council support the use of e-bikes on the Vail Pass Trail with recommended conditions for both CDOT and the USFS, with conditions outlined in the memo.
3.5.Bicycle Dismount Zones Discussion30 min.
Presenter(s): Gregg Barrie, Senior Landscape Architect
Action Requested of Council: Discuss the considerations and options provided in the staff Memorandum and provide direction to staff on next steps.
Background: The pedestrian areas of Vail Village and Lionshead can feel congested at times.  During those times, the speed variation between pedestrians, bicycles, electric bicycles and other new forms of transportation such as Segways, scooters and hoverboards can create what feels like less-than-safe conditions.  It has been suggested that “dismount zones” in village areas could offer a solution.  The purpose of this agenda item is to discuss options around dismount zones and to offer other potential solutions
4.DRB / PEC Update (5 min.)
4.1.DRB / PEC Update
Presenter(s): Jonathan Spence, Planning Manager
5.Information Update (5 min.)
5.1.Community Polling Discussion Update
5.2.CSE Meeting Minutes 
5.3.1st Quarter Investment Report
5.4.VLHA Meeting Results May 12, 2020
5.5.VLHA Meeting Results June 9, 2020
5.6.June Revenue Update
6.Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (10 min.)
7.Recess
7.1.Recess 5:30 pm (estimate)



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