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TC Minutes 03-25-2025AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A TUESDAY MARCH 25, 2025 Avon HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was hosted in a hybrid format, in -person at Avon Town Hall and virtually via Zoom.us. Mayor Tamra N. Underwood called the March 25, 2025, Council Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Councilors present in person were Chico Thuon, Gary Brooks, Lindsay Hardy, Kevin Hyatt, Mayor Pro Tem Richard Carroll, and Mayor Tamra N. Underwood. Councilor Ruth Stanley was present virtually. They were joined in person by Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, Town Attorney Nina P. Williams, Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Deputy Town Clerk Brenda Torres, Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond, Rec Director Michael Labagh, Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker, Planning Manager Jena Skinner, Housing Planner Patti Liermann, Planner II Max Morgan, and Avon Police Chief Greg Daly. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:00:56 Mayor Underwood initiated the meeting with the Agenda approval process. Mayo Pro Tem Carroll requested that Business Item 5.2. be removed from the Consent Agenda and tabled to a later date because the bylaws require additional revisions. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll motioned to approve the Agenda, as amended. Councilor Thuon seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote. 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS Video Start Time: 00:02:02 Mayor Underwood asked if there were any conflicts of interest related to the Agenda, and no conflicts of interest were disclosed. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Video Start Time: 00:02:18 Mayor Underwood explained that public comment can be made by participating in the meeting in person, via zoom's video/audio, via telephone, or via email. She added that the public comment section is intended for items not listed in the Agenda, and participation by members of the public will be limited to 3 minutes, with an additional minute that may be granted at Council's discretion. She added that members of the public should address Council directly and should not expect a response as it is only intended as an opportunity and space for the public to provide input to Council. She asked if there was any public comment from those present in the room or virtually and requested that they spell their name and mention the neighborhood they reside in upon taking the podium. Alex Sellers, resident of Avon, took the podium in person to speak of Ordinance 25-02 related to camping, which he stated could criminalize individuals experiencing extreme hardship. He asked for Council to consider the establishment of a shelter in Avon to be used as temporary refuge of the unhoused. Tim McMahon, resident of Avon, took the podium virtually to speak of Ordinance 25-02 related to camping, and stated he considers the limit of 2 nights of camping on private property would disallow children to camp in their 1 AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A TUESDAY MARCH 25, 2025 . v O n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO own backyards over memorial day weekend and could cause selective enforcement by Avon Police with a bias toward the unhoused. He asked Council to suspend the enforcement of the camping ordinance until a new Ordinance can be adopted which better regulates camping in Avon while taking into consideration the will of Avon's stakeholders. No other public comment was received in person nor virtually. S. CONSENT AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:09:15 Mayor Underwood introduced the approval of the Consent Agenda to include the following: 5.1 Approval of March 11, 2025 Regular Council Meeting. Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva) Councilor Stanley motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS 6.1.Presentation: Regional Housing Needs Assessment (Housing Planner Patti Liermann) Video Start Time: 00:10:05 Housing Planner Patti Liermann delivered a presentation related to the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, joined at the podium by Rachel Shindman with Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPSYS). Town Manager Eric Heil highlighted the assessment is not a written report from the Town of Avon's staff that would require an adoption by Avon Resolution, and presents a good opportunity for Council to ask questions from EPSYS and Ms. Shindman, who fielded several questions from Councilors. Council directed staff to come back and present an updated version of the Town of Avon Community Housing Action Plan based on new data from the assessment. Mayor Underwood opened the floor to public comment, and no public comment was received in person nor virtually. As this was discussed as a presentation to Council, no motion was requested, and staff received feedback and direction to continue their work as indicated. 6.2.Swearing In & Badge Pinning of Commander Ken Dammen, Sergeant Brad Stamp, Code Enforcement Officer Malachi Braughler and Code Enforcement Officer Tyler Niesman (Police Chief Greg Daly) Video Start Time: 00:57:10 Police Chief Greg Daly led the Swearing In & Badge Pinning ceremony of Commander Ken Dammen, Sergeant Brad Stamp, and Code Enforcement Officers Malachi Braughler and Tyler Niesman within the Avon Police Department. He was assisted by Deputy Town Manager Brenda Torres who swore in the Officers and Council took a picture with them to memorialize the Ceremony. As this was a swearing -in ceremony, no public comment was received, no motion was requested, and no feedback nor direction was given to staff. 2 AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY MARCH 25, 2025 Av O n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO 6.3.(Police Chief Greg Daly) Video Start Time: 01:06:55 Police Chief Greg Daly led the Avon Police Department Chiefs Community Partnership Awards for the 2024 Shop with a Cop. The Avon Police Department recognized the following individuals and organizations for their continued support and significant contributions: Brian Mingham and Family, Town of Avon Transit, Town of Avon Recreation Department, Town of Avon Finance Department, Juan Tapia, Patty Peterson and her dedicated volunteer gift wrappers, Vail Valley Cares, Holy Cross Energy, P Furniture, Village Warehouse Wine and Spirits, Avon Liquors, Cris and Paul Wade, Margaret Martinez, Helen and David Burton, Joseph Efinton, and Carole Schragen, and Ein Prosit's Brian Nolan and Jake Frissel. The Avon Police Department also extended a special acknowledgment to the following organizations for their donations, time, and support: Eagle River Fire Engine 7 Company, Vail Valley Salvation Army, Foods of Vail, Starbucks, Avon Elementary School, Eagle County School District, and Vail Honey Wagon. As this was an award ceremony, no public comment was received, no motion was requested, and no feedback nor direction was given to staff. 6.4.Work Session: Draft Res. 25-01 and Community Housing Policies (Housing Planner Patti Liermann) Video Start Time: 01:17:55 Housing Planner Patti Liermann led the work session related to the review of the draft of Resolution 25-01 and the Community Housing Policies. Mayor Underwood pointed out that calling it a price -capped or resident -occupied deed -restriction is confusing and should be renamed on every page, which did not receive more support from her fellow Councilors. She asked that the Employee Housing Opportunity Program (EHOP) be renamed to Municipal EHOP or MEHOP, which received support from other Councilors. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll stated that ownership of other real estate after initial qualification and occupancy should be allowed, which received support from other Councilors. The ability to transfer to heirs that meet or establish eligibility received support from Council, adding they have a year to qualify from the date of death of the homeowner. Council did not support the ability to Sell to heirs. Council did not give specific allowance for the ability to hold deed -restricted property in a trust for estate planning purposes, or under a Medicaid asset protection trust, and asked staff for additional research and information on trusts. Lottery entries with an allowance for extra entries for duration did not receive support from Council, at the recommendation of Town Manager Eric Heil who suggested it should be a minimum of 4 years to enter the lottery. Mayor Underwood opened the floor to public comment, and former Mayor Amy Phillips, resident of Avon, took the podium in person to add remarks to a prior email she sent to Council on this topic. She thanked staff for their hard work and noted that short-term rental regulations have helped curb housing shortages. She wondered if Council should consider if an appeal to Council should be included in the updated regulations. Town Manager Heil added that he believes that appeals should be addressed at an administrator level. Mayor Underwood asked 3 AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A TUESDAY MARCH 25, 2025 . v o n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO that Chapter 8 and 9 get reviewed to ensure that they are up to date on enforcement and appeals processes. She also asked that sole discretion of the administrator language be stricken from the policies. Council also discussed each of Ms. Phillips's comments and gave direction to staff on each topic. No other public comment was received in person nor virtually. As this was discussed as a work session, no motion was requested, and staff received feedback and direction to continue their work as indicated. 6.5.Work Session: Main Street Mall Conceptual Design Guidance (Planner II Max Morgan) Video Start Time: 02:43:25 Planner II Max Morgan led the work session related to the Main Street Mall Conceptual Design Guidance. Mayor Underwood opened the floor to public comment and Brian Sipes, resident of Avon and member of the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) took the podium in person to state that PZC members favor Option 2 which should not be characterized as the lesser of two evils and is instead the preferred option they recommend. Elizabeth Waters, resident of Avon, transmitted a public comment by text message to Planner II Morgan in support of Option 2, which he read into the record. No other public comment was received in person nor virtually. Council gave unanimous direction to staff in support of Option 2, with additional comments to tailor it. As this was a work session, no motion was requested, and staff received feedback and direction to continue their work. 7. WRITTEN REPORTS 7.1.March 10th Planning & Zoning Commission Abstract (Development Coordinator Emily Block) 7.2.March 11th Health & Rec Minutes (General Government Fellow Arnell Wade) 7.3.Monthly Financials (Senior Accountant Dean Stockdale) 7.4.Internal Events Purchasing Policy (Sustainability Manager Charlotte Lin) 7.5.Recycling Center Re -opening (Sustainability Manager Charlotte Lin) * * Indicates topic will be discussed at future agenda's 8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES Video Start Time: 03:26:40 Marketing and Communications Manager Liz Wood presented the 2025 State of the Town Video for Council. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll reminded the public that CORE Transit went cash free on March 17, 2025. Mayor Underwood noted that the recycling center re -opening ceremony will take place May 21, 2025, as related to Written Report 7.5. She also invited the public to attend the 3rd annual Net Zero Building Expo taking place on Friday, April 18, 2025, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Westin Riverfront in Avon and referenced that registration is available at avon.org/buildingexpo. 4 AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A TUESDAY MARCH 25, 2025 Avon HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION Video Start Time: 03:36:30 9.1.Mayor Underwood requested a motion from her fellow councilors to proceed into Executive Session. Councilor Hardy motioned to retire into Executive Session for the purpose of purchase of real property pursuant to CRS Section 24-6-402(4)(a); and for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e); concerning the following specific matters: State Land Board Property (Town Attorney Nina Williams and Town Manager Eric Heil). Mayor Pro Tern Carroll seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote. The time was 8:38 p.m. At the roll call, all members of Council were present. Also present were Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, Town Attorney Nina Williams, and Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker. The Executive Session commenced at 8:47 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 9:06 p.m. 10. ADJOURN There being no further business before Council, Mayor Underwood moved to adjourn the regular meeting. The time was 9:06 p.m. These minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the meeting. They are not intended to be comprehensive or to include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete accuracy. The most accurate records of the meeting are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town Clerk's office, and the video of the meeting, which is available at www.highfivemedio.org. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Miguel Jaur r asanueva, Town Clerk APPROVED: Mayor Underwood Rich Carroll Ruth Stanley Lindsay Hardy Chico Thuon Kevin Hyatt Gary Brooks