VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Evening Agenda

Virtual

6:00 PM, February 2, 2021

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 will be taken on each agenda item.

Citizen participation offers an opportunity for citizens to express opinions or ask questions regarding town services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any items that are not on the agenda. Please attempt to keep comments to three minutes; time limits established are to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal opportunity for everyone wishing to speak.

1.Citizen Participation (10 min.)
2.Any action as a result of executive session
3.Consent Agenda (5 min.)
3.1.Resolution No. 5 Series of 2021, A Resolution Approving a Cost Sharing Agreement Between the Town of Vail and the Vail Park and Recreation District (the "VRD")
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 5, Series of 2021
Background: The Vail Park and Recreation District is contracting for the replacement and upgrade of the existing playing surface of all 18 greens on the Golf Course, including improved subdrainage, substructure and new playing surface, over a period of 3 years. 
Staff Recommendation: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 5, Series of 2021
3.2.Resolution No. 7, Series of 2021 A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Town of Vail and the Colorado Department of Transportation ("CDOT") Regarding the Smart Transit Grant 
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with amendments or deny Resolution No. 7, Series of 2021.
Background: The Town of Vail is in the process of replacing the current bus fleet Nextbus System, with upgraded technology. This project relates to the hardware, and operating system and on-going support for Smart Transit Technology needed to upgrade the Town bus fleet to support the project. The Colorado Department of Transportation is supporting this project with Multi-model Option Program Funds. The agreement outlines both parties’ responsibilities.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 7, Series of 2021
4.Town Manager Report
5.Action Items
5.1.Resolution No. 3, Series of 2021, A Resolution Approving a Pre-Development Agreement Between the Town of Vail and Triumph Development West LLC.  45 min.
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director; and Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Resolution No. 3, Series of 2021.
Background: The purpose of this agenda item is to present a summary of the terms of a pre-development agreement by and between the Town of Vail and Triumph Development West, LLC.  The terms of the agreement are intended as initial steps to facilitate the future development of deed-restricted homes on Lot 3, Middle Creek Subdivision (the “Middle Creek Project”) and Lot 1, Timber Ridge Subdivision (the “Timber Ridge Project”). The agreement serves, in part, to advance the strategic actions of the Vail Town Council’s Alternate Housing Sites Initiative.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 3, Series of 2021. 
5.2.Resolution No. 6, Series of 2021, a Resolution approving a scope of work, total project budget, and project timeline for the design development/entitlement process for residential development on Lot 3, Middle Creek and authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement with Triumph Development West, LLC.10 min.
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Resolution No. 6, Series of 2021.
Background:

The purpose of this agenda item is to present for approval, a scope work, total project budget, and project timeline for the design development/entitlement process for deed-restricted housing on Lot 3, Middle Creek.  Residential development on Lot 3, Middle Creek is a key component to advancing the Vail Town Council's Alternate Housing Sites Initiative.  

Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 6, Series of 2021. 
5.3.Ordinance No. 2, Series 2021, an Ordinance concerning financing improvements to the Public Works facility and authorizing the execution and delivery of a site lease, lease purchase agreement and related documents, and declaring an emergency.10 min.
Presenter(s): Kathleen Halloran, Finance Director
Action Requested of Council: Approve Ordinance No. 2, Series 2021
Background: Please see attached memorandum.  Purpose of emergency ordinance is to facilitate a locked interest rate on the financing.  Closing is scheduled for February 17,2021.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 2, Series 2021
5.4.Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2021, an Ordinance approving a certain parcel of land owned by the Town of Vail as Designated Open Space pursuant to Section 13.11 of the Vail Town Charter10 min
Presenter(s): Kristen Bertuglia, Environmental Sustainability Director
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2021. 
Background: The Town of Vail Open Space Board of Trustees has forwarded a unanimous recommendation to the Vail Town Council for the designation of a 48.13 acre parcel located in East Vail on the south side of Bighorn Rd., off Willow Way, as Designated Open Space. 
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 3., Series of 2021.
6.Public Hearings
7.Adjournment
7.1.Adjournment 7:35 pm (estimate)



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