Vail Town Council Meeting Highlights
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This is an unofficial summary of the meeting produced by the Communications Department. To read the official minutes; please click here. Minutes are posted once they are approved.
Council members present:
Coggin, Davis, Foley, Langmaid, Mason, Seibert, Staufer
Announcements/Presentations/Discussion
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Site Visit to Residences at Main Vail
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Council members attended the Residences at Main Vail topping off celebration. The development will provide 72 new deed-restricted rental homes for locals and will be available for occupancy in 2023.
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Destination Stewardship Plan Review Part 3 and 4
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Council reviewed the second two pillars of the proposed Steward Vail plan: “Invigorate Vail's Spirit” and “Advance Vail Stewardship as a Global Model.” The plan centers on how the tourism economy connects with the life of the Vail community and the natural environment and how to create thriving conditions for all. Council discussions on the plan will continue over the next several meetings.
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West Middle Creek Land Use Plan Amendment and Rezoning
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An amendment to the Vail Land Use Plan Map and rezonings within the Middle Creek Subdivision were presented to the council as changes needed to enable the future development of housing at the West Middle Creek site. Both actions were highly supported by council given the critical need for local homes.
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Statewide Bag Fee
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Statewide legislation requiring fees on single use bags throughout Colorado goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Vail will increase its existing bag fee to 25 cents per bag, with 60% of the fee to be retained by the businesses.
Actions as a Result of Executive Session
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Resolutions 60 and 61, approving the purchase of two residential units for the town’s housing program, were updated on the evening agenda.
Public Comment
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Robyn Smith is expressed a critical need within the community to make fentanyl test strips and Narcan widely available, particularly in bars and at events.
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Dave Chapin addressed some of the themes and ideas that came up during review of the Destination Stewardship plan earlier in the day. He is also brought up issues with paid overnight parking starting at 4 p.m. when some workers are still on the job.
Town Manager Report
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Public Works Director Greg Hall gave an update on parking operations in town. All levels of the Red Sandstone Garage will be open starting this weekend following repairs. Town Manager Russell Forrest solidified plans for a council mini retreat on Jan. 17.
Actions/Decisions
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Sitting as the VRA - Approved Resolution No. 3, Amending the 2022 Budget (6-0, Mason absent)
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Sitting as the VLMD - Appointed five members to the Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council: Esmarie Faessler, Theron Gore, Michael Holton, Douglas Kessler and Liana Moore (7-0)
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Recognized Lauren Merck, Dean Mosher and Catherine Moloney as the Mauri Nottingham Excellence in Environmental Sustainability Scholarship Award Winners
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Approved the Nov. 1 Town Council Meeting Minutes (7-0)
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Approved the Nov. 15 Town Council Meeting Minutes (7-0)
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Approved Resolution No. 60, Purchase of the Residential Property Known as North Trail Townhomes Unit D (7-0)
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Approved Resolution No. 61, Purchase of the Residential Property Known as Homestake at Vail Condominiums B-103 (6-0, Coggin recused)
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Approved Resolution No. 62, Amendment to the Vail Land Use Plan Map re: West Middle Creek (7-0)
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Approved First Reading of Ord. No. 25, Rezoning Lot 5 of the Middle Creek Subdivision (7-0)
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Approved Second Reading of Ordinance No. 23, Amending Carryout Bag Requirements and Fees (6-1, Foley opposed)
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Approved Second Reading of Ordinance No. 24, Fourth Supplemental Budget Adjustment of 2022 (7-0)
Upcoming Town Council Meetings/Activities
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Vail Town Council Meeting, Jan. 3
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Vail Town Council Meeting, Jan. 17
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The Vail Town Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Join us for citizen comment at 6 p.m. Public hearing and citizen comment opportunities are also noted on the agendas.
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