VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Agenda

Virtual

1:00 PM, August 4, 2020

Meeting to be held Virtually (access High Five Access Media livestream https://www.highfivemedia.org/live-five the day of the meeting and visit https://www.vailgov.com/town-council to participate in public comment)

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
1.1.Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b)(e) - to have a conference with the town attorney to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a negotiating strategy and instruct negotiators, regarding: Proposed amendment to the Development Agreement between the Town and Crossroads East One; LLC (Solaris development project;  2) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f) - to discuss personnel matters, regarding: Town Manager employment review.90 min.
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
2.The Afternoon Regular Meeting will reconvene at 2:30 p.m.
3.Presentation / Discussion
3.1.USDA, Forest Service, White River National Forest Challenge Cost Share Agreement Discussion10 min
Presenter(s): Kristen Bertuglia, Environmental Sustainability Director, Marcia Gilles, USFS Deputy District Ranger, White River National Forest
Action Requested of Council: Review the Challenge Cost Share Agreement and ask any questions of staff or the attending member of the US Forest Service. 
Background: The Challenge Cost Share Agreement enables the Town of Vail and the US Forest Service to work together to develop, plan, and implement mutually beneficial projects related to forest protection, watershed restoration, and hazardous fuels reduction projects on and off of National Forest System Lands managed by the White River National Forest. 
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Vail Town Council approve Resolution, No. 31, Series of 2020 at the evening session of the Vail Town Council, August 4, 2020. 
3.2.New County Wide Animal Control Code Discussion 30 min.
Presenter(s): Craig Bettis, Vail Police Commander and Nathan Lehnert, Eagle County Field Services Manager
Action Requested of Council: Listen to presentation and ask questions.
Background: Last November the Town Council was presented the idea of a county wide animal control code and the basics of what it would look like.
Staff Recommendation: Provide staff feedback on locations to allow pets off leash in town.
3.3.Colorado Sales and Use Tax System (SUTS) Discussion15 min.
Presenter(s): Alex Jakubiec, Revenue Manager
Action Requested of Council:

Information Only; During tonight’s evening meeting Council will be asked to approve, or approve with amendments Resolution 33, Series 2020 and  Ordinance 9, Series 2020.

Background: Following the 2018 Supreme Court decision in South Dakota vs Wayfair Colorado began the process of complying with destination based sales tax collections. To simplify and create a less burdensome remittance process for remote sellers, the State of Colorado created a tax simplification software allowing a single point of remittance. The State has requested that all home rule municipalities participate in the system within 3 years of implementation.
3.4.Presentation of impacts from the 1982 Gallagher Amendment to the Colorado Constitution on the town's property tax collections and proposed ballot question to voters in November 2020.20 min.
Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran, Finance Director and Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
Action Requested of Council: Provide feedback to staff on proceeding with a ballot question in November.
Background: Please see attached memorandum.  
Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed with a ballot question in November and provide input on a general election or a coordinated election with Eagle County.
3.5.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: Commercial Rent Relief Final Proposal, special events and music activation updates as well as recent revenue collections.
4.Interviews for Boards and Commissions
4.1.Interview for Design and Review Board (DRB)
20 min.
Presenter(s): Tammy Nagel, Town Clerk
Action Requested of Council: Interview a candidate who is interested in serving on DRB.
Background: One vacancy exists on the Town of Vail Design Review Board (DRB) and interviews will be conducted during the afternoon meeting.  The partial term of new appointment begins August 5, 2020 and expires on March 31, 2022.  Duties of the five-member DRB include reviewing the design of new structures, remodels, sign requests, landscaping plans and other architectural and aesthetic matters.  
5.DRB / PEC Update (5 min.)
5.1.DRB / PEC Update
Presenter(s): Jonathan Spence, Planning Manager
6.Information Update
6.1.VLMDAC June Meeting Minutes
6.2.VLHA Meeting Results July 14, 2020
6.3.July Revenue Update
7.Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (10 min.)
8.Recess
8.1.Recess 4:50 pm (estimate)


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