VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Agenda

Virtual

1:00 PM, November 3, 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 90 min.
1.1.Executive Session, pursuant to 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:  Negotiations with Triumph Development and Vail Resorts regarding a memorandum of understanding for the potential relocation of the development project known as Booth Heights; 2) C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f) - to discuss personnel matters, regarding: Judge Buck Allen's employment schedule and Town Manager Annual Review90 min.
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
2.The Afternoon Regular Meeting will reconvene at 2:30 p.m
3.Presentation / Discussion
3.1.Public Health Orders Update and Outdoor Mask Mandate Discussion45 min.
Presenter(s): Scott Robson, Town Manager, Heath Harmon, Eagle County Public Health, Shannon Haynes, Town of Breckenridge
Action Requested of Council: Update about public health orders and discussion about outdoor mask mandate. Council input and direction requested. 
Background: This agenda item is an opportunity to listen to guest speakers review an update about the public health orders from Heath Harmon, Eagle County Public Health Director, and receive input about a municipal mask mandate policy from Shannon Haynes, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Breckenridge. There will be a discussion about an outdoor mask mandate for both Vail Village and Lionshead for the upcoming winter season. Public input is welcome on this topic. 
3.2.Commission on Special Events Presentation of 2021 Funding for Events and Education20 min.
Presenter(s): Miaa Vlaar, Economic Development Director and Alison Wadey, CSE Chair
Action Requested of Council: Information only.  No formal action required.
Background: The CSE presents the final funding allocations for 2021 CRC and EE events and programs. The Town Code allows for an appeal of these decisions by Council having the option of calling up the CSE funding decisions within sixty days of the decision (before December 21, 2021). If this action does not occur, the funding decisions will be final. A brief recap of 2020 events is submitted for review. 
3.3.Public Financing Options10 min.
Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran, Finance Director, Mattie Prodanovic and Jason Simmons from Hilltop Securities
Action Requested of Council: Provide feedback to staff regarding financing options in preparation for the 2021 budget ordinance.
Background: Hilltop Securities provided financial advisory services on the recent refinancing of Vail Reinvestment Authority bonds.  Town Council requested additional information on financing options for the PW Shops project during budget discussions.
Staff Recommendation: Direst staff to continue moving forward in the process.
3.4.2021 Proposed Town Manager Budget Draft45 min.
Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran, Finance Director and Carlie Smith, Financial Services Manager
Action Requested of Council: Provide feedback to staff prior to first reading of the budget ordinance scheduled for November 17th.
Background: A first look at the 2021 Town Manager's draft budget proposal.
Staff Recommendation: Provide staff with feedback in preparation for the budget ordinance readings.
3.5.Presentation West Vail Master Plan (virtual) Open House Results 15 min.
Presenter(s): Matt Gennett, Director of Community Development and Gabby Voeller, SE Group
Action Requested of Council: Review presentation and provide feedback.
Background: Staff and Gabby Voeller from SE Group will provide a presentation which will highlight the key takeaways from the feedback received during the Virtual Open House webinar and accompanying survey. The creation and adoption of a master plan for West Vail is a Town Council 2018-2020 Action Plan goal. This plan will be in keeping with the council’s intentions around thorough community engagement, sustainable best practices for future development, identification of housing opportunities, and fostering economic development to create vibrancy. This plan will also address the many nonconforming uses and structures in West Vail and provide policies to guide future development decisions in West Vail.
3.6.Wildlife Protection Update15 min.
Presenter(s): Ryan Kenney, Police Commander and Miguel Jauregui, Code Enforcement
Action Requested of Council: Listen to presentation and ask questions. 
Background: In 2006 Vail Town Council passed Ordinance No. 20, Series of 2006 to protect and maintain wildlife in the Town of Vail and surrounding areas and to minimize the risk of dangerous interaction between humans and wildlife.  Human refuse provides an abundant yet unhealthy supply of food for wildlife within the town constitutes a menace to property and to the health and welfare, peace and safety of the citizens of Vail.  There will be an update on the enforcement of this ordinance. 
3.7.Municipal Operations Update Winter Season (2020-2021)15 min.
Presenter(s): Scott Robson, Town Manager
Action Requested of Council: Information Only. 
Background: Town Manager will present several municipal operations updates for the upcoming winter season related to transit, winter enhancements, guest services, and winter messaging.  
4.DRB / PEC Update (5 min.)
4.1.DRB / PEC Update
Presenter(s): Jonathan Spence, Planning Manager
5.Information Update
5.1.VLHA Meeting Minutes October 13, 2020
5.2.EHU Compliance Status
5.3.October Revenue Update
6.Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (10 min.)
7.Recess
7.1.Recess 5:15 pm (estimate)


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