TC Minutes 04-22-2025AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A
TUESDAY APRIL 22, 2025 Avon
HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM C O L O R A O O
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 April 22, 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, Ruth Stanley, Lindsay Hardy, Kevin Hyatt, Mayor Pro Tern Richard Carroll, and
Mayor Tamra N. Underwood. They were joined in person by Deputy Town Manager Patty
McKenny, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, Deputy Town Attorney Betsy Stewart,
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, Engineering Director Eva Wilson, Facilities Manager
Luis Tapia, and Avon Police Chief Greg Daly.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:00:45
Mayor Underwood initiated the meeting with the Agenda approval process. Mayor Underwood
requested that Consent Agenda Item 5.2. be discussed as Business Item 6.1.a. Mayor Pro Tern
Carroll motioned to approve the Agenda, as amended. Councilor Stanley 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: 00:01:55
Mayor Underwood asked if there were any conflicts of interest related to the Agenda, and none
were disclosed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Video Start Time: 00:02:25
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 if they so choose to upon taking the podium.
Timm Paxson, resident of Vail, took the podium in person to state that there will be an Eagle
River Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors election to be held on May 6, 2025, and
he is running for reelection for the seat of Director of District 1. He offered the public the link
to request a ballot at https://www.erwsd.org/elections and gave a brief synopsis of
professional background as part of his candidacy.
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Tim McMahon, resident of Avon at Sunridge, took the podium in person to state that he hopes
Avon will offer ice skating at the Park for Avon's youth next winter. No other public comment
was received in person nor virtually.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:08:45
Mayor Underwood introduced the approval of the Consent Agenda to include the following:
5.1 Approval of April 8, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui
Casanueva) - Councilor Brooks corrected the name of a company in Business Item 6.b. by
replacing Brightwater Engineering with Wright Water Engineering.
(EngiReeFiAg-Nreeter Eva ` ilseR) added to the Agenda as Business Item 6.I.a.
5.3 Approval of Amendment to CDOT Contract for Avon Road Crosswalk Improvement Project
(Engineering Director Eva Wilson)
Councilor Stanley motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the correction to the Minutes
identified in Consent Agenda Item 5.1 above. Councilor Brooks seconded the motion. The
motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.1.Interviews & Appointments for Planning & Zoning Commission (Planning Manager Jena
Skinner)
Video Start Time: 00:10:10
Planning Manager Jena Skinner coordinated the interview and appointment process for
vacancies on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Council interviewed Brad Christianson,
Elizabeth Waters, and Rick Sudekum. Gregg Cooper and Frank Carriere were unavailable for an
interview with Council. After interviewing the applicants, Council was invited to select their top
3 picks from 5 applicants, and they cast the following votes: Chico Thuon: Brad Christianson,
Elizabeth Waters, and Rick Sudekum. Gary Brooks: Brad Christianson, Elizabeth Waters, and
Rick Sudekum. Ruth Stanley: Brad Christianson, Elizabeth Waters, and Rick Sudekum. Lindsay
Hardy: Brad Christianson, Elizabeth Waters, and Rick Sudekum. Kevin Hyatt: Brad Christianson,
Elizabeth Waters, and Rick Sudekum. Richard Carroll: Brad Christianson, Elizabeth Waters, and
Rick Sudekum. Tamra N. Underwood: Brad Christianson, Elizabeth Waters, and Rick Sudekum.
No public comment was received in person nor virtually. Councilor Hyatt motioned to appoint
Brad Christianson, Elizabeth Waters and Rick Sudekum for positions on the Planning and Zoning
Commission with terms expiring in May 2027. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The
motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
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6.1.a.Action Item: Approval of Amendment to CDOT Contract for US6 Safety and Mobility
Improvement Project (Engineering Director Eva Wilson)
Video Start Time: 00:35:30
Engineering Director Eva Wilson took the podium in person to deliver a presentation related to
the approval of an amendment to the CDOT Contract for US6 Safety and Mobility Improvement
Project. Councilor Brooks inquired on the budget and projected cost of this project and was
advised Council will be presented final costs as a part of a notice of award. Mayor Underwood
opened the floor to public comment and Michael Pascal, resident of Eagle County at River
Forge, took the podium virtually but was unable to provide public comment due to technical
difficulties with his microphone. Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui invited him to submit his public
comment by emailing the Town Clerk, but no public comment was received. No other public
comment was received in person nor virtually.
Councilor Hyatt motioned to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment between
the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Town of Avon for the US6 Safety and
Mobility Improvements Project in the amount between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000, subject to
review and approval by the Town Attorney's Office. Councilor Stanley seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
6.2.Presentation: Facilities Department Program & Services (Facilities Manager Luis Tapia)
Video Start Time: 00:55:30
Facilities Manager Luis Tapia delivered a presentation related to the Facilities Department
Program & Services. Councilor Brooks asked questions related to the Heat Recovery System.
No other public comment was received in person nor virtually. As this was discussed as a
presentation, no motion was requested, and staff received feedback and direction to continue
their work as indicated.
6.3.Presentation: Town of Avon Reserve Study (Facilities Manager Luis Tapia)
Video Start Time: 01:07:35 608
Facilities Manager Luis Tapia delivered a presentation related to the Town of Avon's Reserve
Study. Councilor Thuon asked Facilities Manager Tapia about his feelings around maintenance
of the Town's infrastructure and was advised that the most important aging structures are the
Rec Center and the Mobility Department's Building, but the Town is staying on track with
maintenance and repairs for both. Councilor Brooks and Mayor Pro Tern Carroll asked questions
related to Appendix B of Tapia's presentation. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll also asked about the 10-
year budget summary and forecast analysis. Facilities Manager Tapia as joined by Chief
Financial Officer Paul Redmond to discuss the reserve study and the 10-year budget summary.
No public comment was received in person nor virtually. As this was discussed as a
presentation, no motion was requested, and staff received feedback and direction to continue
their work as indicated.
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6.4.Presentation: Recreation Department Program & Services and 2024 Annual Report (Recreation
Director Michael Labagh)
Video Start Time: 01:23:35
Recreation Director Michael Labagh delivered a presentation related to the Recreation
Department Program & Services and 2024 Annual Report. He fielded questions from Council,
including those related to the survey results, services offered, and the upcoming seasonal
maintenance closure. No public comment was received in person nor virtually. As this was
discussed as a presentation, no motion was requested, and staff received feedback and
direction to continue their work as indicated.
6.5.Work Session: Park Updates on Dismount Zones, Speeds on Bike paths, Code enforcement in
Harry A. Nottingham Park (Recreation Director Michael Labagh)
Video Start Time: 01:44:20
Recreation Director Michael Labagh delivered a presentation related to Park Updates on
Dismount Zones, Speeds on Bike paths, and Code enforcement in Harry A. Nottingham Park.
After deliberations, Council unanimously selected Option C from the options included in the
Staff Report. Councilor Brooks suggested a proactive approach to education of cyclists, with the
suggestion of a free educational pamphlet to be handed out at bike rental shops in Town, and
Rec Director Labagh added there will also be some creative signage to educate the public.
Council also directed staff to delay the dismantling of the Fitness Court in the Park, because it
is safe to use by those ages 14 and up and directed Staff to maintain it so that it is ready for use
this summer season and until such time as Council and staff decide what to do with this space
long term. No public comment was received in person nor virtually. Councilor Brooks asked if
Staff had a plan to improve the East Avon Preserve, and was advised that Staff will get back to
him with a report later in the year. As this was discussed as a work session, no motion was
requested, and staff received feedback and direction to continue their work as indicated.
6.6.PUBLIC HEARING: First Reading of Ordinance 25-09: Three-mile Plan (Community
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Video Start Time: 02:23:20
Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker delivered a presentation related to the First
Reading of Ordinance 25-09. He was joined at the podium by Landscape Architect Pedro
Campos with Zehren & Associates who contributed to the delivery of the presentation to
Council. Mayor Underwood opened the floor of the public hearing to public comment, and no
public comment was received in person nor virtually. After deliberations, Councilor Carroll
motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance 25-09, including the Comprehensive Plan
Findings and General Criteria Findings outlined in the Report. Councilor Stanley seconded the
motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
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6.7. Work Session: Local Regulation of Natural Medicine (Town Attorney Betsy Stewart)
Video Start Time: 02:44:25
Town Attorney Betsy Stewart presented Council with local regulations of natural medicine
healing centers, as included in her Report. Council provided staff with direction on zoning and
permitted locations for natural medicine healing centers and directed the Deputy Town
Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to regulate natural medicine healing centers in Avon. Council
discussed hours of operation for the centers and directed Staff to look at what times mountain
resorts are operating so that hours of operations of the centers work in harmony with the
resorts. Councilor Hardy suggested that hours of operation should match those of local
dispensaries. No 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.
7. WRITTEN REPORTS
7.1.March 20th Draft CASE Committee Meeting Minutes (Special Events Coordinator Emily
Dennis)
7.2.April 14th Draft Avon Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting Minutes (Chief
Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong)
7.3.Monthly Financials (Senior Accountant Dean Stockdale)
7.4.Monthly Public Operations Report (Public Operations Manager Gary Padilla)
7.5. Bi-Monthly Sustainability Update (Sustainability Manager Charlotte Lin)
7.6.Commercial Composting Pilot -Program Update (Sustainability Manager Charlotte Lin)
7.7.Art Program Update (Chief Cultural Officer Danita Dempsey)
** Indicates topic will be discussed at future agenda's
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
Video Start Time: 03:04:50
Councilor Brooks advised the public that the Eagle River Coalition is hosting the Community
Highway Pride Cleanup on Saturday, May 3, 2025 starting at 9:00 a.m. and invited the public to
get involved by visiting eagle rive rco.org to sign-up. He added that he and Town Manager Eric
Heil attended the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority Advisory Committee
Quarterly Meeting the week prior where they received an update on most housing programs
in Eagle County, and he mentioned that the Town's 15% downpayment assistance program can
be paired with the County's 15% downpayment assistance program for a total of 30%
downpayment assistance in the purchase of a home with a value up to $1,250,000 so long as
the purchase includes a deed restriction. He also mentioned the positive impact of Avon's 2025
Net Zero Building Expo, as well as his attendance to a panel discussion by the Adam Palmer
Sustainability Fund that included a conversation with Hugh Fairfield Smith related to resiliency
and wildland fires. He added that he attended a Local Sustainable Agriculture Tour hosted by
Walking Mountains and the Eagle County Conservation District that he found eye-opening. He
closed his remarks by inviting the public to slow down for wildlife, especially on Metcalf Road.
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Mayor Underwood thanked voters for passing a mill levy in November 2024 benefiting the
Eagle County Conservation District, which includes funding for wildlife fencing and turf
replacement rebates.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business before Council, Mayor Underwood moved to adjourn the
regular meeting. The time was 8:12 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.highfivemedia.org.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
APPROVED:
Mayor Underwood V1_ VV V
Rich Carroll
Ruth Stanley
Lindsay Hardy
Chico Thuon
Kevin Hyatt
Gary Brooks
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Miguel Jauregui/Ca4nueva, Town Clerk