VAIL TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Evening Agenda

Town Council Chambers

6:00 PM, April 2, 2019

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
2.Consent Agenda (5 min.)
2.1.Resolution No. 15, Series 2019 a Resolution to Release a Deed Restriction Located at 1109 Vail Valley Drive pursuant to Section 12-13-5 of the Vail Town Code, in exchange for the placement of an employee housing deed restriction on Heather of Vail Condo Unit B-3/ 5197 Black Gore Drive Unit B-3, Vail, Colorado 81657 (the “Proposed EHU”).5 min.
Background: On March 26, 2019 the Vail Local Housing Authority (VLHA) reviewed a request to exchange an existing studio Type II Employee Housing Unit Restrictive Covenant at 1109 Vail Valley Drive. The new owner requested to exchange the existing EHU with a new Type III deed-restriction on a two bedroom condominium located at Heather of Vail Condos Unit B-3 / 5197 Black Gore Drive Unit B-3. The exchange meets the requirements listed in the Town Code 12-13-5 EMPLOYEE HOUSING UNIT DEED RESTRICTION EXCHANGE, therefore the VLHA recommends release of the restrictive covenant on 1109 Vail Valley Drive.
2.2.Resolution No. 16, Series of 2019 a Resolution to Release a Deed Restriction Located at 2642 Kinnikinnick Court  pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, October 18, 1996, Reception No. 607578 and the Type II Employee Housing Unit Restrictive Covenant, November 18, 1996, Reception No. 607579.
Background: The owner of a deed-restriction located at 2642 Kinnikinnick Court requested to release their restriction in accordance with  Type II Employee Housing Unit Restrictive Covenant recorded November 18, 1996, Reception No. 607579 section 7. Staff will record the approved mutual release upon "verification that the EHU use has been terminated and has been merged into the Primary Unit, and is no longer capable of being separately leased."
2.3.Resolution No.17, Series of 2019, A Resolution Adopting an Amended Budget and Making Appropriations to Pay the Costs, Expenses, and Liabilities of the Vail Local Marketing District for its Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019
2.4.Resolution No. 18, Series of 2019, A Resolution Approving a Cooperative Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of the 800 MHZ System in the Eagle River Valley 
Background: The Eagle River Valley User Agencies previously entered into an Agreement for use of Eagle County's 800 MHz Wide Area Smartzone Trunked Radio Services dated on or around August 17, 2010, governing the use of the 800 MHz radio system in Eagle County. The User Agencies wish to supersede the Previous Agreement with the current Intergovernmental Agreement to provide for continuing access to the system by the User Agencies and to reallocate the decision-making responsibilities of the User Agencies for the system.
2.5.March 5, 2019 Town Council Meeting Minutes
2.6.March 19, 2019 Town Council Meeting Minutes
2.7.Global Friendship Exchange Agreement between the Yamanouchi–Machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan and the Town of Vail, State of Colorado, United States of America
2.8.Global Friendship Exchange Memo of Understanding ("MOU") between the Yamanouchi–Machi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan and the Town of Vail, State of Colorado, United States of America
3.Town Manager Report
3.1.Town Manager Report5 min.
4.Action Items
4.1.Resolution No. 14, Series of 2019, A Resolution Adopting Gore Valley Trail Interpretive Plan as a Component of the Gore Creek Strategic Plan10 min.
Presenter(s): Peter Wadden, Watershed Education Coordinator
Action Requested of Council: Approve, approve with modifications, or deny Resolution No. 14, Series of 2019.
Background: Based on feedback received from Town Council at the March 19 meeting, staff has updated the Interpretive Plan to include recommendations on how the proposed interpretive installations may be incorporated into the Vail App. The applicant, Town of Vail, represented by Peter Wadden, Town of Vail Water Quality Education Coordinator, is requesting approval from the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 12-3-7, Amendment, Vail Town Code, for the adoption of the Gore Valley Trail Interpretive Plan (the Interpretive Plan) as a component of the Gore Creek Strategic Action Plan.
4.2.Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2019, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the Vail Town Code to Address Business Licensing Fees for Accommodation Services.5 min.
Presenter(s): Alex Jakubiec, Sales Tax and Licensing Administrator
Action Requested of Council: Staff is requesting Council’s approval of the first reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series 2019.
Background: Please see attached memo.
Staff Recommendation: Approve or approve with amendments upon first reading of Ordinance No. 3, Series 2019.
4.3.Ordnance No. 5 Series of 2019, First Reading, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Property Known as Unit 2, Vail Village Inn Plaza, Phase V Condominiums, to STK Capital, LLC for $1,547,000.15 min.
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director
Action Requested of Council: Approve, Approve with Modifications, or Deny Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2019, on first reading.
Background: Please refer to the staff memorandum, dated April 2, 2019, discussing this agenda item.
Staff Recommendation: The Town staff recommends the Vail Town Council approves Ordinance No. 5, Series of 2019, upon first reading.
4.4.Proposed Parcel E, Chamonix Vail Neighborhood – Options for Consideration – Request for Direction30 min.
Presenter(s): George Ruther, Housing Director
Action Requested of Council: At the end of the discussion, the Vail Town Council will be asked to provide direction to the Town staff as to which, if any, of the proposed approaches best serves the interest of the greater Vail community.
Background: The Vail Town Council has expressed its intent to sell the Town's interest in Parcel D of the Chamonix Vail Neighborhood. Proceeds from the sale of the Parcel could be applied to recoup a portion of the nearly $4M financial subsidy granted to the development of the Chamonix Vail Neighborhood.  In order to effectively sell the Parcel, certain determinations regarding the sales approach must first be decided.
Staff Recommendation: The Town staff recommends the Vail Town Council discussion and consider the four options outlined in the staff memorandum and provide direction as to which, if any, of the options the Town Council supports the staff in pursuing. 
5.Public Hearings
5.1.Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2019, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending Section 12-7H-12, Density, Vail Town Code, and Section 14-8-1, Vail Town Code, to Remove the Dwelling Units per Acre Maximum While Maintaining the Existing Dimensional Standards Including GRFA and Building Height in the Lionshead Mixed Use-1 Zone District5 min.
Presenter(s): Chris Neubecker, Community Development Planning Manager
Action Requested of Council: The Vail Town Council shall table Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2019 to the June 4, 2019 Town Council meeting.
Background: The proposed change to the density maximum in Lionshead Mixed Use-1 zone district will encourage redevelopment of properties in the Lionshead area, as encouraged by the Lionshead Redevelopment Master Plan.
Staff Recommendation: The Community Development Department recommends tabling of Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2019 to the June 4, 2019 Town Council meeting.
6.Adjournment
6.1.Adjournment 7:30 p.m. (estimated)


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