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PUBLIC HEARING
November 15, 2005
resent:
Am Menconi
Peter Runyon
Bruce Baumgartner
Bryan Treu
Teak Simonton
Chairman
Commissioner
County Administrator
County Attorney
Clerk to the Board
Absent:
Tom Stone
Commissioner
This being a scheduled Public Hearing, the following items were presented to the Board of County
Commissioners for their consideration:
Executive Session
Commissioner Runyon moved that the Board of County Commissioners go into Executive Session for the
purpose of receiving legal advice and discussing matter that may be subject to negotiations pertaining to Poppleton
v. BoCC, Rancho Viejo liquor license, the Tarnes affordable housing, and the Eagle Park Reservoir Company
which are appropriate topics for discussion pursuant to eR.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (e), Colorado Revised Statutes.
Commissioner Menconi seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners, the vote was declared unanimous.
At the close of the discussion, Commissioner Runyon moved to adjourn from Executive Session which was
seconded by Commissioner Menconi and unanimously approved.
Consent Agenda
Chairman Menconi stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows:
A. Approval of Bill Paying for the Weeks of November 14, November 21 and November 28,2005 (Subject to
Review by the Finance Director)
Mike Roeper, Finance Department
B. Approval of Payroll for November 24,2005 (Subject to Review by the Finance Director)
Mike Roeper, Finance Department
C. Approval of the Minutes of the Eagle Board of County Commissioners Meeting for October 11, 2005
Teak Simonton, County Clerk and Recorder
D. Carpet Tile Purchase and Installation for the Avon Annex with Spectra Contract Flooring
Helen Migche1brink, Facilities Management
E. Agreement between Eagle County and the Literacy Project to Sublease Space in the HHS Edwards Annex
Kathleen Forinash, Health & Human Services
F. Memorandum of Understanding between Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Human Services
for the Implementation of the Colorado WORKS Program in Eagle County
Kathleen Forinash, Health & Human Services
G. Agreement between Eagle County and Valley Partnership for Drug Prevention
Kathleen Forinash, Health & Human Services
H. Lease Agreement between Eagle County and Frontier (Dollar) Car Rental for Overflow Parking Lot Space
Chris Anderson, Airport
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I.
Lease Agreement between Eagle County and Hertz Corporation for Overflow Parking Lot Space
Chris Anderson, Airport
Lease Agreement between Eagle County and MGM Rental (Alamo/National) Car Rental for Overflow
Parking Lot Space
Chris Anderson, Airport
K.
Lease Agreement between Eagle County and Cendant Car Rental Group (Avis/Budget) Car Rental for
Overflow Parking Lot Space
Chris Anderson, Airport
L.
Trench, Conduit and Vault Agreement between Eagle County and Holy Cross Electric - Relocation of
Conduit within Bounds of Existing Easement at Eagle County Airport
Ovid Seifers, Airport
M.
Resolution 2005-128 Approving a County Mortgage Certificate Program and Authorizing Representatives
of the County to take action Incidental Thereto
KT Gazunis & Barbara Peterson, Housing
N.
Application for Private Activity Bond Allocation
KT Gazunis & Barbara Peterson, Housing
o.
Resolution 2005-129 Final Release of Collateral and Termination of the Warranty Period for Bachelor
Gulch Village, Filing 3, aRe-subdivision of Tract YY
Attorney's Office Representative
Resolution 2005-130 Final Release of Collateral and Termination of the Warranty Period for the
Arrowhead at Vail, Filing 27
Attorney's Office Representative
Q. Resolution Conferring Power of Attorney upon Bryan R. Treu, County Attorney, Walter Mathews IV,
Deputy County Attorney and Debbie Faber, Assistant County Attorney, to act as Attorney In Fact for the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, with respect to Letter of Credit No. 4750177033 in the Amount of
$337,739.71 for the Account of Warner Developments, Inc. Drawn on Alpine Bank and Expiring on
November 24,2005
Attorney's Office Representative
R. Grant Contract - Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program for funding the Eagle County Regional
Second Home Study, Phase II
Clifford Simonton, Community Development
S. Resolution 2005-131 to Sign Trail Agreements Gypsum to Dotsero and Avon to Dowd Trails
Ellie Caryl, ECO Trails
T. Resolution 2005-132 Approval of the Miller Ranch Subdivision Utility and Drainage and Snow Storage
Easement Vacation (Eagle County File No. G-00022)
Jena Skinner-Markowitz, Community Development
U. Resolution 2005-133 for the Approval of the Miller Ranch Subdivision Utility and Drainage and Snow
Storage Easement Vacation (Eagle County File No. G-00023)
Jena Skinner-Markowitz, Community Development
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V. Minor Plat Signing - 5MB-00379, Hummingbird Condominiums; Formally Tract W, Bachelor Gulch
Village Filing No.3 - Tracts. A final plat and supplemental condominium map to subdivide the
"Expansion Property" into 22 residential condominium units and associated common elements.
Jena Skinner-Markowitz, Community Development
Chairman Menconi asked the Attorney's Office if there were any changes to the Consent Agenda.
Bryan Treu, County Attorney stated that item Q be pulled due to an extension of the letter of credit.
Commissioner Runyon moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Items A-V, with the exception of item Q.
Commissioner Menconi seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners, the vote was declared
unammous.
Citizen Input
There was no citizen input
Public Hearing - Budget
Mike Roeper, Finance Director
1. Gore Range Natural Science School- Markian Feduschak
Mr. Feduschak spoke to the Board. He introduced Kim Langmaid, Director of Education for the school.
Chairman Menconi stated that he had received information previously.
Mr. Feduschak requested funding for their school programs. It is their job to subsidize these programs to
the level of 80%. He asked the Board for a total of $6500.00 which would fund a two to three day program for 100
students. Other municipalities are also helping fund these programs.
Ms. Langmaid spoke to the Board. She stated that these programs include all grade levels. The younger
ges learn ecology and animal tracks. They provide science education for young people which is currently not
provided in the schools. When the children are older the subjects are more relevant to their age and education level.
Students are encouraged to learn how to think, not necessarily what to think. They assess their programs and they
are aware that science literacy has increased by 20% because of their programs. Scholarships are available for
children who cannot afford the program fees.
Commissioner Runyon asked if funding had previously been provided.
Ms. Langmaid stated that they had not previously received support from the county. They have a broad
impact across the county.
Commissioner Runyon stated that he is in favor.
Chairman Menconi asked how the Commissioners could work with the other municipalities to customize
programs for elected officials. He wondered how the organization could help elected officials understand the
setting in which we live. His philosophy is that the Board is always trying to build relationships with other
agencies and this would provide an outdoor opportunity for this type of partnership. He informed the applicants
that further discussion would occur later in the day, but that December 13th would be the date for final budget
approvals.
2. VVCTB to Discuss Funding Request - Don Cohen
Don Cohen, Executive Director for the Vail Valley Economic Council. He asked that his information be
presented as a conversation as opposed to a presentation. They are all here to embody a spirit of cooperation
between the various entities. The chambers representing 1500 business on both ends of the valley are attempting to
come up with ways to work together on a higher level. They are attempting to bridge gaps between the
organizations. There might be several projects involved and facilitated by both entities. It is a merger of thought
thinking about long term infrastructure and deeper legacy types of ideas. There is strong interest in breaking the
funding cycles. They are telling the Board that they are close to being able to define a good scope of work in the
ext 45 - 60 days. They are asking the Board to hold some funding in reserve. They would like some money set
aside for economic initiatives which will be forthcoming in the near future. They would like to get a sense of the
Commissioner's feelings on this issue.
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Commissioner Runyon stated that he believes it is critical that middle class jobs are filled rather than low
end jobs or high end jobs. Whether elected officials choose to limit growth, our geography will ultimately restrict
where development goes. The construction industry is a large portion of our middle class. He believes all socio
conomic sectors are important to a vital economy. Future efforts to attract or diversify should focus on this. He
Iso believes that Eagle County's strengths need to be capitalized upon. He would like to develop Eagle County as
a golfing Mecca. Of the current 19 golf courses only 3 are public. This niche could help fill the spring and fall
shoulder seasons. He wondered if$75,000 - $100,000 is the amount asked for. He wonders why the amount is so
large and what percent of their total budget this amount represents.
Mr. Cohen stated that the request is higher because the view and vision were less sophisticated that they are
today. Research and publication data is expensive and information is an important unifying tool in the County. His
expectation is that funding will primarily be achieved by private funds. This request is really a request for start up
capital. Building a database is more expensive than maintaining it going forward. He believes this is the time to
invest in higher level data management, publication and measurement tools. The County's level of participation
will be matched at least 50% ifnot higher by the towns. For the recent CD study, checks were written by the large
local employers. He suggests a re-visitation of the conversations in a month or two. He believes there are several
more structured programs that would be possible based on this funding; including branding of message and slogans.
A more detailed proposal will be presented to the board shortly.
Commissioner Runyon stated that he would like to see a more detailed financial statement of how these
funds will be spent and who else will be contributing.
Mr. Cohen stated that they needed to start somewhere and it is for that reason that the other chambers and
business groups had not been contacted previous to this meeting. It is their intention to include all entities. He
believes the Board can provide an important incentive for all entities to be involved.
Commissioner Runyon stated that philosophically he is in favor of the effort. He added that it isn't
necessarily trying to get growth for growth's sake.
Mr. Cohen agreed that it is quality not quantity.
Chairman Menconi asked if anyone in the audience would like a minute to share their opinions.
Brian Nolan stated that Mr. Cohen had represented the request well. He asked that the funding be
'onsidered to get the program started. He appreciated the Board's consideration and time.
Chairman Menconi stated that this is a big project. He spoke about the fact that he had worked on
environmental health, social capital and economic development. The county partnered with the VVTCB when two
other business associations were merged. At that point there were many entities who contributed to this merger in
order to get the broader group off the ground. He believes that a lot of work has been done by Mr. Cohen relative
to economic development. The hard work is not the amount requested but the trends that have been studied in the
last several years. By the year 2025 there will 100,000 jobs with a population of 81,000. This is one of the
imbalances that he is concerned about. He hopes that better decisions can be made based on attention to the trends.
He believes the economic council should try to identify other sectors for economic growth besides the construction
industry. He wonders how the transportation network will handle the number of trips required to fill the jobs in
Eagle County. He wonders how we preserve what is unique to Eagle County.
Butch Tenbrock stated that he supports the proposal and expressed that he was originally intending to make
a funding request but it didn't make it on the schedule.
Chairman Menconi stated that the Board has been reviewing the 2006 budget and capital requests. The
most difficult considerations are those from the community.
Mr. Roeper indicated that around $500,000 is allocated for these types of requests.
3. Highway Permeability Assessment Along 1-70 through Eagle County - Monique DiGiorgio
Ms. DiGiorgio spoke to the Board. She thanked the Commissioners for their time. The wildlife bridge on
Vail Pass is being considered by congress. The Board has the budget and time lines related to this request. Eagle
Valley contains very valuable habitat for wildlife. By collecting key information on wildlife patterns the County
will leverage considerable conservation protection through coordination with the open space plan and by providing
areas along the highway where wildlife can cross safely. CDOT will only invest in wildlife structures if the land on
either side is managed properly. The Southern Rockies Ecosystem Project has the staff to support this study. They
eel that Eagle County is a priority.
Julie Atkins outlined the process for the linkage assessment. The first step is compiling existing
information from the Department of Wildlife, Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol.
The second step is a field and site assessment, from this they develop recommendations for stretches of the
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Interstate. They have developed efficient and comprehensive methodology for these types of studies. They will
provide detailed linkage reports along with detailed maps and highlight opportunities for existing and new structure
as well as non-structural solutions. They also provide recommendations for linkage to the existing landscape.
Ms. DiGiorgio stated that they are exploring the possibility of coordination with the Gore Range Science
school and they are interested in the Shaping the Future of Eagle County classes. They have a campaign called
"Colorado Wildlife on the Move". They have reached over 3,000,000 people with this program.
Chairman Menconi is interested in expanding Eagle County's role in environmentalism. He wants to
explore the possibility of using Open Space dollars for maintenance of open space and preservation.
Mr. Treu stated that he did not believe there was any provision for use of these dollars for wildlife
preservation techniques.
Chairman Menconi wondered if there was a way this would be a possibility. He is interested in expanding
the role of the Youth Conservation Corps. He wondered about the overpass and why the overpass could be funded
with federal funds as opposed to using those funds towards the cleanup of the Black Gore Creek.
Ms. DiGiorgio stated that it is her hope that the two projects could be integrated and funding for one could
leverage the other.
Commissioner Runyon stated that he is very much in favor of the wildlife bridge, but wondered why the
location on Vail Pass was identified. He does not believe that this is the biggest problem area. He feels there is a
greater need further down valley.
Ms. DiGiorgio stated that the Vail Pass is a pilot project to raise awareness ofthe need. It was not chosen
because it was the highest need area. There are ecological reasons and they felt that it would raise additional
awareness. They propose to do more work on additional structures.
Commissioner Runyon wondered if they had looked at other sources of funding.
Ms. DiGiorgio stated that they had raised millions and will continue to do so but the Eagle County proposal
works well with the Open Space funding. They are working on a greater effort statewide.
Chairman Menconi asked Ms. Langmaid to work out an outline for the OSAC committee.
4. Vail Chamber & Business Association-Rich Tenbrock
Mr. Tenbrock spoke to the Board. He explained the association's attempt to facilitate the Vail Business
communities through the Turn It Up programs. They used to be funded by business license fees but that is no
longer the case. He reminded the Board that Vail has been one of the leading tax generators for the County. They
are asking for $35,000.00.
Commissioner Runyon asked whether the Town of Vail was contributing.
Mr. Tenbrock stated that they were not contributing directly.
Chairman Menconi stated that it's not as simple as calculating a percentage of the total funds available. He
stated that funds are usually provided for direct marketing, community projects and membership dues which are a
big share of the Board's responsibilities, management retreats etc. He added that there are many chambers and
business associations. His policy is that he is not funding any chambers in 2006. His policy for pro business
funding is through the summer air programs. The problem that can occur is that they started to fund one chamber
and then others felt they were not being supported.
Mr. Tenbrock stated that they had not previously requested funding. He wondered ifthe Board would fund
programs that these chambers would be involved with.
Chairman Menconi stated that he has learned how to place hold dollars for projects in certain areas. In this
case he is looking to fund social capital, environmental and economic programs. He cannot in good conscience
fund programs that are not first priority. He feels there has been a lack of collaboration from the chambers in
working together for longer term goals.
Mr. Tenbrock stated that they would love to offer financial help to the economic programs but they may not
be able to afford it.
Chairman Menconi will be watching how the private sector gets behind the economic development group.
He encouraged them to be involved in the process.
Commissioner Runyon agreed with Chairman Menconi that all chambers should be treated the same. He is
very much behind the economic development proponent and looks forward to the future. He doesn't believe the
hambers should not be cut off completely. He thinks the pie can be divided differently than the way Chairman
1enconi suggests.
Chairman Menconi stated that the next three years of his term are going to be focused on the goals he
mentioned previously.
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5. Turn It Up Program-Tom Gorman
Mr. Gorman spoke to the Board and asked for support for the Tum-it-Up program. It was started to address
customer service issues. It is the only program in the valley open to all chambers. The hard costs are covered by
dmission fees, but they anticipate a shortage of$15,000.00.
Mr. Gorman stated that Vail Resorts let the program go years ago, but they still handle the registration.
Each organization has to send one representative to the program and they are expected to share the message with
their staff.
Commissioner Runyon wondered who drives the requirement. He wondered if Vail Resorts would finance
the shortfall.
Mr. Gorman stated that he felt that Vail Resorts would not be willing to fund this in addition to the deep
discounts already available on merchant passes. He has not approached them with this request.
Commissioner Runyon agreed that a good employee training program is important. The quality of the
product is important.
Chairman Menconi stated that he understands that the chamber is trying to produce some new blood. He
believes the problem is with the mission. A broad approach is required. Effective programs need to be identified.
There are government dollars available to broaden the view and vision of the economy.
Mr. Roeper spoke to the Board. He gave a brief update of the proposed budget. The total combined budget
is just over $86,000,000. They propose adding 14 positions. They've additionally added $1.4 for the Cooley Mesa
road expansion, slightly over a million dollars for a crushing contract at Road and Bridge to replace the hauling for
gravel, and $400,000 for the Edwards Spur road out of the road impact fee fund.
Chairman Menconi asked if dollars were available for the striping truck.
Mr. Roeper indicated that he would research the question. He had received confirmation on funding of the
District Attorney's request and it was included.
Chairman Menconi thanked Mr. Roeper for his hard work and job well done. He wondered if the landfill
situation would be taken care of and whether the Road and Bridge and Health and Human services positions would
'e added.
Mr. Roeper indicated that those positions would be added.
Ms. Forinash stated that all of her positions in HHS would receive federal reimbursement.
Chairman Menconi wondered how these positions would be funded.
Mr. Roeper indicated that health insurance was reduced along with worker's compensation for a total of
$500,000 and some ofthe positions fund themselves.
Commissioner Runyon restated that there would be expenses exceeding revenues of $5,000,000.00. He
wondered if Mr. Roeper anticipated future budget problems related to these additional positions.
Chairman Menconi stated that the main staffing additions are funding themselves. The one that isn't
funding itself is the addition to the District Attorney's budget. Not all of the money is related to salaries. He
commended Mr. Roeper for his work.
Commissioner Runyon moved to adjourn as the Board of County Commissioners and re-convene as the
Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority.
Chairman Menconi seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Eagle County Liquor License Authority
Kathy Scriver, Clerk and Recorder's Office
Consent Agenda
Renewals
A. Marquez Restaurants, Inc.
d/b/a Fiesta's New Mexican Restaurant & Deli
This is a renewal of a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, in Edwards. There have been no
complaints or disturbances in the past year. All the necessary fees have been paid.
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B. Ski Resorts concepts, Inc.
d/b/a Grouse Mountain Grill
This is a renewal of a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, in Avon (Beaver Creek). There
have been no complaints or disturbances in the past year. All the necessary fees have been paid.
C. Eagle Vail Metropolitan District
d/b/a Mulligan's at Eagle Vail
This is a renewal of a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, in Avon (Eagle-Vail). There have
been no complaints or disturbances in the past year. All the necessary fees have been paid.
Commissioner Runyon moved that the Board approve the Liquor Consent Agenda for November 15,2005,
consisting ofItems A-C.
Chairman Menconi seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners, the vote was declared
unammous.
Commissioner Runyon moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority and re-convene
as the Board of County Commissioners.
Chairman Menconi seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners, the vote was declared
unammous.
Planning Files
LUR-0052 - Emen?:encv Service Impact Fee
Bob Narracci, Community Development
NOTE:
Tabled from October 17,2005 - Request to Table to December 13, 2005.
ACTION:
The adoption of an emergency services impact fee program.
LOCATION: Within each district's designated boundaries
Commissioner Runyon moved to table file LUR-0052-Emergency Service Impact Fee, at the applicants
request until December 13,2005.
Chairman Menconi seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners, the vote was declared
unammous.
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There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was
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