TC Packet 02-13-2024_____________________________________________________________________________________
MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG
MEETING NOTICES ARE POSTED AT AVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, AVON ELEMENTARY AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION NEEDS, PLEASE, IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING,
CALL TOWN CLERK MIGUEL JAUREGUI CASANUEVA AT 970-748-4001 OR EMAIL MJAUREGUI@AVON.ORG WITH ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS.
AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, February 13, 2024
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
Hybrid meeting; in-person at Avon Town Hall or virtually through Zoom
AVON TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT – COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE
FOLLOWING AGENDA Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes. The speaker may be given
one (1) additional minute subject to Council approval.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1. Swearing in of Detective Sergeant Hererra, Sergeant Gaspard, Detective Reno, and Officer
Carlton (Chief of Police Greg Daly)
5.2. Chiefs Community Partnership Awards for Shop with a Cop (Chief of Police Greg Daly)
5.3. PUBLIC HEARING: Second Reading Ordinance No. 24-02 Adopting Amendments to Avon
Comprehensive Plan to Designate Town Properties for Community Housing Use in the Future
Land Use Map (Planning Manager Jena Skinner)
5.4. Discussion of 2024 Appointments to Boards and Commissions (Chief Administrative Officer
Ineke de Jong)
5.5. Work Session: Council Direction regarding Letters of Support (Chief Administrative Officer Ineke
de Jong and Town Manager Eric Heil)
5.6. Resolution 24-02 Approving Expenditures From Community Enhancement Fund (Chief
Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong)
5.7. Notice of Award: Upper Buck Creek Road Asphalt Overlay Project (Project Engineer Jim
Horsley)
6. MINUTES
6.1. Approval of January 23, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui
Casanueva)
7. WRITTEN REPORTS
7.1. February 6th Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Abstract (Planner II Max Morgan)
7.2. 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Schedule (Community Development
Coordinator Emily Block)
7.3. Draft January 18 CASE Committee Meeting Minutes (Special Events Coordinator Chelsea van
Winkle)
7.4. Quarterly RETT Report (Financial Analyst Chase Simmons)
7.5. Recent I-70 Coalition Advocacy (Public Works Director Eva Wilson)
7.6. Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority December 7, 2023 Meeting Summary (Mayor Pro Tem
Tamra Underwood)
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
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MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG
MEETING NOTICES ARE POSTED AT AVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, AVON ELEMENTARY AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION NEEDS, PLEASE, IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING,
CALL TOWN CLERK MIGUEL JAUREGUI CASANUEVA AT 970-748-4001 OR EMAIL MJAUREGUI@AVON.ORG WITH ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be
subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators, under
C.R.S. 24-6-402(2)(e) regarding a potential concert opportunity (Town Manager Eric Heil and
CASE Manager Danita Dempsey)
10. ADJOURN
Public Comments: Council agendas shall include a general item labeled “Public Comment” near the
beginning of all Council meetings. Members of the public who wish to provide comments to Council greater
than three minutes are encouraged to schedule time in advance on the agenda and to provide written
comments and other appropriate materials to the Council in advance of the Council meeting. The Mayor shall
permit public comments for any action item or work session item and may permit public comment for any
other agenda item, and may limit such public comment to three minutes per individual, which limitation may
be waived or increased by a majority of the quorum present. Article VI. Public Comments, Avon Town
Council Simplified Rules of Order, Adopted by Resolution No. 17-05.
(970) 748-4040 gdaly@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Philips and Avon Town Council members
FROM: Chief Greg Daly
RE: Swearing in and Badge Pinning Ceremony for Detective Sergeant Hererra, Sergeant
Gaspard, Detective Reno, and Officer Carlton
DATE: February 13, 2024
Swearing In and Badge Pinning Ceremony
Tonight, we will join Detective Sergeant Hererra, Sergeant Gaspard, Detective Reno, and Officer
Carlton and their families as they take their oaths as Avon Police Department’s newest Detective
Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, Detective and Police Officer and receive their badges.
Detective Sergeant Balmore “Bal” Hererra is a US Marine Corps veteran. He has served as a police officer
for nearly twelve years. He was promoted to patrol sergeant in 2021. As an immigrant from Honduras, he
is a native Spanish speaker and is culturally sensitive to the Latino culture.
Sergeant Colleen Gaspard is a US Army veteran and has served as a police officer for over twelve years.
Sergeant Gaspard is the first female sergeant in the over 40-year history of the Avon Police Department.
And yes, about time!
Detective Theresa Reno worked as a Detentions Deputy for ten years, four of which as a sergeant. She
has worked as a police officer for nearly 3 years. She holds a master’s degree in public administration.
Detective Reno is the first female detective at the Avon Police Department.
Officer Michael Carlton was a youth and missions pastor for over eight years with the Mountain Life Calvary
Chapel and was the Avon Police Department Chaplain for seven years. Officer Carlton graduated from the
police academy in December 2023 and is currently in the Avon Police Department field training program.
It is a long-standing tradition in the Law Enforcement profession that a Badge Pinning Ceremony is held
upon completion of the Police Academy and then upon subsequent promotions. The badges are the visible
signs of his or her role, responsibilities, authority, and trust within our community.
Mayor Philips will preside over the swearing-in. The Oath of Office will be administered by Town Clerk
Miguel Jauregui Casanueva.
Detective Sergeant Hererra’s life partner Daniela Gonzalez will pin his badge. Sergeant Gaspard’s cousin
Rachelle Blitch will pin her badge. Detective Reno’s husband John will pin her badge. Officer Carlton’s
wife Sara will pin his badge.
Congratulations to Detective Sergeant Hererra, Sergeant Gaspard, Detective Reno, and Officer Carlton.
Thank you, Chief Greg Daly
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(970) 748-4040 gdaly@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Phillips and Avon Town Council members
FROM: Greg Daly, Chief of Police
RE: Avon Police Department Chiefs Community Partnership Awards for the 2023 Shop
with a Cop
DATE: February 13, 2024
SUMMARY
Honorable Mayor and Council, we are delighted to have the opportunity to present Chiefs Community
Partnership Awards to community members, organizations, and businesses for their phenomenal support
of our annual “Shop with a Cop” event that occurred on December 5, 2023.
BACKGROUND
For many years, the Avon Police Department has participated annually in Shop with a Cop with our other
partner law enforcement agencies. In 2020 due to COVID and then in 2021 we decided to go it alone
concentrating our efforts on our Avon children, picked by Principal Dana Harrison and her Staff at the Avon
Elementary School. Vail PD and a separate collaboration of Eagle PD, Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and
the Colorado State Patrol had their own individual events in their jurisdictions. It just made more sense to
bring our Avon children to Walmart and then back to our local Westin Riverfront Resort, all in the Town of
Avon.
Shop with a Cop is an amazing community event, allowing the Avon Police Department/ Town of Avon
another opportunity to serve our community and bring enormous joy to twenty-nine children and their
families. It is another opportunity to foster trust relationships between our community and the men and
women whose mission it is, to protect and serve.
It takes a village, and the leader of that village was School Resource Officer Colleen Gaspard, recently
promoted to Sergeant Gaspard. Sergeant Gaspard and her team raised over $11,000 in cash donations
and in-kind services from community members. Additionally, she organized a bus from Avon Transit/
Mobility. She worked closely with Dana Harrison, Principal, and her Staff at Avon Elementary School.
Avon PD Officers picked up and transported with the assistance of Avon Transit, the twenty-nine Avon
Elementary children. The kids under the supervision of a Police Officer, PD Staff member, PD Volunteer,
Avon Human Resources representative or a Firefighter from Eagle River Fire Avon Engine 11, got to spend
$150 dollars on presents for their families and perhaps one for themselves. We have to remind the kids to
buy at least one gift for themselves. After successful purchases, we drove over to the Westin Riverfront
Resort to group wrap the presents. The kids had a delicious meal at the Westin Riverfront Resort and the
desserts were once again donated by Foods of Vail. We had a surprise visit from Santa Claus.
In addition, each family received a card containing a $150.00 gift card to Walmart (for Christmas dinner).
The Avon Police Department has been successful in our “Shop with a Cop” activities because of the
generous giving of local businesses and community members. This year, Chief Daly and his team are
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again honored to recognize community members and several businesses in front of the Avon Town Council
for their continued support and/or significant giving to our “Shop with a Cop” event.
Tonight, we honor the following individuals and organizations. Not all the mentioned individuals or
organizations can attend tonight but we will ensure that they receive an Avon Police Department Chiefs
Partnership Award on behalf of the Town of Avon;
Keely, Brian, and Kyle Mingham
Holy Cross Energy
Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa
Foods of Vail- treats
Walmart- staff for assisting in the chaos of a combined 100+ kids from the various departments
We also recognize all of Avon PD Volunteer Coordinator Patty Peterson’s volunteers/neighbors that came
and helped wrap presents with the children.
Thank you, Chief Greg Daly
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970-748-4023 jskinner@avon.org
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TO: Honorable Mayor Amy Phillips and Council Members
FROM: Jena Skinner, AICP, Senior Planner
RE: PUBLIC HEARING: SECOND READING Ordinance 24-02
CPA-23001 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
DATE: February 9, 2024
SUMMARY: This report presents to Council (“Council”) for Second Reading of Ordinance 24-02 to adopt
Comprehensive Plan Amendments (“Comp Plan”) that incorporate Community Housing language in the
Comp Plan. Other updates include amendments to the Future Land Use Map (“FLUM”), designation of
certain Town owned parcels as appropriate for Community Housing developments, and revisions to Districts
(6, 8 and 12) within the Comp Plan. Council evaluated this report and materials for Ordinance 24-02 on
January 9, 2024, and took action on January 23, 2024, to adopt First Reading of this Ordinance.
This Comprehensive Plan Amendment application is submitted pursuant to the Avon Development Code and
was prepared at the direction of Council. Council provided direction that Community Housing is the top
priority for the Town of Avon. Council indicated a desire to strengthen the language of the Comp Plan and
add more certainty for future Community Housing and clarify gateway areas of Avon that were found to be on
lands targeted for Community Housing developments.
This application was heard in conjunction with a related Code Text Amendment (CTA23002) for Ordinance
24-01 that creates Community Housing zone districts. Some of the language within this report discusses
how these two applications relate with concern to goals, findings, and references. Second Reading of
Ordinance 24-01 was approved at the January 23, 2024, Council meeting.
OVERVIEW: The current, amended Avon Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2021 and the Avon
Community Housing Plan was adopted in 2021. Council provided direction to establish zone districts
specific to Community Housing which would allow Council to establish appropriate density and building
heights for housing development for specific parcels and locations. Updates to the Comp Plan are
necessary so that the Comp Plan incorporates the new Community Housing zone districts and clearly
designates in the FLUM where Community Housing use is appropriate.
The proposed Comp Plan amendments including the following:
• Future Land Use Map Designations. The future land use designation for two parcels owned by
the Town will change from Public Facility to Community Housing, including the “Slope Side” area
adjacent to Swift Gulch road and a portion of the East Avon Preserve.
• Elevated Architectural Design. Comp Plan amendment language includes acknowledge that any
development on Slope Side and East Avon Preserve is highly visible and should have an elevated
level or architecture which represents the designed level of quality design and architecture in Avon.
• Creation of Gateways. Comp Plan amendment language includes contemplation of entry
monuments in Avon.
• Other Comp Plan amendments.
• General language supporting Community Housing projects.
• The targeted use of Town-owned land for Community Housing projects.
• Clarifying language guiding development in District 6 (e.g., gateway provisions), 8, and the
introduction of District 12 East Avon Preserve.
• Additional language reflecting current housing policy goals where necessary.
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• Adding design recommendations to newly identified gateway areas.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMMISSION REVIEW COMMENTS: The proposed Code Text Amendment
and Comp Plan Amendment application was examined by PZC on Dec. 5, 2023. PZC had some general
concerns about future potential projects and the code in general. The applications were continued to
December 19, based on the following concerns (the following is a capture of the initial discussion):
Comments from 12/5
• Future Land Use Map – The FLUM shows three new properties with Community Housing
designation: Hidden Valley, East Avon, and Slopeside. Consider adding an overlay or some type of
visual representation (e.g. cross-hatched) instilling additional Community Housing in the valley floor
in areas that are shown as Mixed Use.
• Parking Concerns – While not directly related to the Code Text Amendment or Comp Plan
Amendment, reductions in parking for Community Housing projects should be reviewed with
caution.
• Table of Allowed Uses – There was a general discussion about the table, how it was developed,
and if the absence of a ‘S’ or ‘P’ meant that a use was prohibited. PZC was invited to review the
new Community Housing columns in more detail before the next hearing, and that further changes
to the table that were not related to this CTA would be handled with forthcoming code amendment
process.
• Rail Corridor - The Comprehensive Plan should acknowledge the possibility of using the rail line for
local transportation.
• Demand on Public Services and Infrastructure – the Comp Plan review criteria that deal with
potential increased impacts on services should be expanded. Perhaps explain the difference
between the impact of these land use applications and future Community Housing projects.
Community Housing projects will be reviewed on a case by case basis with analysis of impacts on
public services. Changes to the code and/or Comp Plan by themselves is not impacting public
services or infrastructure by themselves.
Staff updated the report for First reading to clarify some of these concerns for the December 19th PZC
meeting. PZC conducted a public hearing and took action unanimously to recommend approval of both the
Code Text Amendments and Comprehensive Plan Amendments, including direction to Staff to add some
additional uses to the proposed Community Housing zone districts in the AMC Table of Uses.
PROCESS: Council directed Staff to submit an application to PZC with these amendments on October 10,
2023. PZC took formal action to recommend approval on December 19, 2023. First reading of Ordinance
24-02 was presented to Council on January 9, 2024, and continued to January 23, 2024, where First
Reading was approved.
STAFF ANALYSIS & REPORT
PZC PUBLIC HEARING RECOMMENDATION December 5/23 December 19/23
TOWN COUNCIL ORDINANCE & PUBLIC HEARING January 9, 2024 January 23, 2024 February 13, 2024
TOWN COUNCIL INITIATION
October 24, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: The Application was publicly notified in the Vail Daily on November 24, 2023 and
Janaury 12, 2024. No public comments have been received.
OPTIONS: Town Council has the following options with the Application:
• Approve the application as drafted
• Approve the application with changes
• Continue the public hearing to a specific date
• Recommend Denial, with findings
DISCUSSION: Council is acutely aware of the difficiulties the workforce is experiencing in regards to
housing. Whether it’s the need for housing (new units), or that our existing code does not recognize what
design elements are needed or not necessary with certain types of housing (e.g., decreased parking or an
increase in buidling heights), by having unique zone districts that aim to accommodate and or set the tone
for housing Avon gains an additional tool to have in the toolbox. Using these zone districts also provide
more certainty for parcels with Community Housing zoning, without compromising creative design potenital
or limiting flexiblilty in new projects.
By updating the Comp Plan to bring updated language into this document also increases consistency
bewteen all of the main three documents (AMC, Comp Plan and the Avon Commuinty Housing Plan) used
in the evaluation of planning applications. The new Comp Plan amendments also update the relitiveity of
this 2017 document and other AMC updates.
PLANNING ANALYSIS: The following section includes the applicable commentary and analysis for
CPA23001 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment).
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT: REVIEW CRITERIA. The Town Council shall use the
following review criteria as the basis for recommendations and decisions on applications to amend the
Avon Comprehensive Development Plan:
(1) The surrounding area is compatible with the land use proposed in the plan amendment or
the proposed land use provides an essential public benefit and other locations are not
feasible or practical;
Staff Response: This amendment does not affect areas of the Town that are not suitable for
development, rather; the amendment more actively promotes a more effective use of Town lands for
Community Housing, an essential public benefit to the community.
(2) Transportation services and infrastructure have adequate current capacity or planned
capacity, to serve potential traffic demands of the land use proposed in the plan
amendment;
Staff Response: This plan amendment does not affect infrastructure. All land use applications will still
necessitate review by Staff prior to proceeding into construction, and all impacts will be examined at that
time. This amendment simply updates Avon’s direction towards increasing Community Housing.
(3) Public services and facilities have adequate current capacity or planned capacity to serve
the land use proposed in the plan amendment;
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Staff Response: This amendment does not alter the boundaries of the Town for properties that have
not been annexed. This amendment only affects existing parcels within town limits that have been
included/planned for in capacity estimates for development. When a specific development application is
proposed, impacts will be further assessed to see if any modifications would be necessary for service.
(4) The proposed land use in the plan amendment will result in a better location or form of
development for the Town, even if the current plan designation is still considered
appropriate;
Staff Response: Having Community Housing as a targeted land use supports this finding and ratifies
that Community housing is an appropriate form of development.
(5) Strict adherence to the current plan would result in a situation neither intended nor in
keeping with other key elements and policies of the plan;
Staff Response: This amendment supports this finding as it reflects a recent endeavor to change the
zoning of a Town-owned property to a general zone district without an accompanying development
application for a specific Community Housing project (which was the intention of the Town when
initiating the zone change). Council recognized that there should be Comprehensive Plan support for
an appropriate zone district for Community Housing on the subject parcel for this endeavor; otherwise, it
may result in unintentional consequences if the Community Housing project did not come to fruition, as
the use of general zoning offered the potential for development beyond the intended Community
Housing use. Having Community Housing zone districts and parcels identified as Community Housing
on the Future Land Use map in the Comp Plan is a sounder approach to creating a parcel-ready
Community Housing development solution.
(6) The proposed plan amendment will promote the purposes stated in this Development Code;
Staff Response: Amending the Comp Plan is a compatible action to the recent code text amendment
that added Community using zone districts to the AMC. Updating the Comp Plan supports and or
allows both documents to correspond with each other, strengthening planning process and review of
pending Community Housing projects.
(7) The proposed plan amendment will promote the health, safety or welfare of the Avon
Community and will be consistent with the general goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Response: This amendment updates and clarifies current goals and policies of the Town of
Avon. Updating both the Comp Plan and AMC keeps both documents relative and promotes the health,
safety, and welfare of the Avon community.
GENERAL REVIEW CRITERIA: Conformance with General Review Criteria in AMC §7.16.010(f)(1),
General Criteria, which provides criteria that are applicable to all development applications:
(1) Review Criteria. The reviewing authority shall be Director when the Director has the authority
to administratively approve a development application. The reviewing authority shall be the
PZC and/or Town Council for all development applications which are subject to public
hearing. The reviewing authority shall review development applications for compliance with
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all relevant standards and criteria as set forth in the specific procedures for the particular
application in this Development Code, as well as the following general criteria which shall
apply to all development applications:
(i) The development application is complete;
(ii) The development application provides sufficient information to allow the reviewing
authority to determine that the development application complies with the relevant
review criteria;
(iii) The development application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan; and
(iv) The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity is
mitigated by the development application.
Staff Response: This Comp Plan Amendment is complete. Staff believes sufficient information
exists to allow Council to review this application with the applicable review criteria. This Comp Plan
Amendment application will not impact demands for public services or infrastructure because it is
not a development application.
The Comp Plan Amendment, in conjunction with the recent approval of the Community Housing
zone districts will add tools and establishes greater intention for Community Housing on Town
properties. This supports the existing development code while enhancing the Town’s tools in
helping to focus on and improve Avon’s housing situation.
Specific to (iv), the General Review Criteria provisions are geared towards development applications,
to ensure that a new development plan will not injure or cause major disruptions for existing
development. Amending the Future Land Use Map will not undermine or eliminate the need for
zoning and actual development review. And of major importance, Avon’s infrastructure has been
constructed under the assumption that all properties are maximized, which they are not, but, each
“true” development application that results in construction will be reviewed on a micro-scale when
they present themselves to further analyze and ensure that modifications to public services or
infrastructure are warrented. A good example of when this happens is when a traffic analysis
demands that add another lane is to added to a roadway if traffic is increased, etc. This Comp Plan
Amendment will not result in construction and as such, does not affect impacts to services or
infrastructure as an outcome. When an actual Community Housing project is applied for, Staff will
once again, evaluate that project against these findings.
RECOMMENDED FINDINGS:
CPA23001:
1. The proposed amendments to the Comp Plan are compatible with the goals and policies of the
entirety of the Avon Comprehensive Plan, as recognizing certain properties may be suitable for
receiving Community Housing projects on Town owned lands does not alter this Plan’s general
development intentions for Avon;
2. This amendment complies with the Review Criteria outlined in Section §7.16.030(c) of the
Development Code, and offers increased support for Community Housing efforts and protections for
Avon’s gateway area;
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3. The proposed amendment bolsters the purpose statements of the Development Code in increasing
its support for Community Housing; and
4. The proposed amendment promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the Avon Community by
supporting working families and building a stable community with opportunities for families and
young professionals.
GENERAL CRITERIA FINDINGS:
1. The development applications are complete;
2. The development application provides sufficient information to allow the reviewing authority to
determine that the development applications comply with the relevant review criteria;
3. The development applications comply with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
and
4. The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity does not require
mitigation as there is no development application accompanying the Code Text Amendment or
Comp Plan Amendment that results in a physical project that utilizes public services or
infrastructure.
PROPOSED MOTION FOR ORDINANCE 24-02: I move to approve Second Reading of Ordinance 24-02
Adopting Comprehensive Plan Amendments, based on §7.16.030, Comprehensive Plan Amendments and
§7.16.010(f)(1) General Criteria (for an application), as presented and outlined in the Staff report.”
Thank you, Jena
ATTACHMENT A: Proposed Avon Comprehensive Plan Amendment
ATTACHMENT B: Ordinance: 24-02
Land Use and Community
Framework
Future Land Use Plan
The Future Land Use Plan establishes preferred development patterns by designating land use
categories for specific geographical locations. Land use designations depicted on the land use map
do not supersede the Town’s zoning districts and regulations and display general land use categories
as a visual guide for the community based on the goals, objectives, and policies presented within this
document. The Future Land Use Plan and its land use designations are illustrative only and do not
represent zoning designations.
"Community Housing" was added to the FLUM as a Future Land Use in 2024. At that time, the
application of Community Housing 1 as a use was applied to Town-owned lands only;
however, in all zone districts, except for PUDs, Community Housing is a permitted use and is
strongly encouraged for any residential or mixed-use developments. The specific Community
Housing Zone Districts (i.e., CHMD, CHHD 1 and 2, CHMU 1 and 2) are purposefully not
designated in the FLUM with the intention that the appropriate and specific Community
Housing Zone District necessary for implementation will occur at the time of zoning approval.
The future determination of the appropriateness for which the Community Housing Zone
District is to be applied will consider the desired adopted housing plans and strategies, the
desired density and housing type, the economic conditions and financial resources, and the
availability of infrastructure and transit.
1 Community Housing is defined in Avon Municipal Code §3.14.020 Definitions.
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
EXISTING FLUM
PROPOSED FLUM
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Goals and Policies
A number of overarching goals and policies provide direction in the following community-wide topic
areas:
A. Built Form
B. Land Uses
C. Community Character
D. Economic Development
E. Housing
F. Multi-modal Transportation & Parking
G. Environment
H. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
I. Public Services, Facilities, Utilities, and Government
J. Regional Coordination
Each topic area contains one or more goals and several specific policy objectives. Certain goals and
policies are more specific and timely than others; however, all goals and policies contribute to the
vision of the plan and its implementation. Finally, certain policies interrelate to several topic areas
(such as policies that are relevant to both Land Use and Economic Development).
E. Housing
The Town of Avon seeks to build upon its long history as a high-amenity year-round resort community
by adopting the 2021 Avon Community Housing Plan. The Avon Community Housing Plan sets forth
specific goals and policies for developing additional Community Housing.
Goal E.1: Achieve a diverse range of housing densities, styles, and types, including rental
and for sale, to serve all segments of the population.
Policy E.1.1: Establish policies and programs, which address housing needs that are attainable to
different Area Median Income (AMI) ranges. Evaluate the mitigation rate required of
development.
Policy E.1.2: Encourage private development and partnerships that provide a diversity of housing
for local working families.
Policy E.1.3: Provide attainable Community Hhousing through alternative means, including but not
limited to: payment-in-lieu, land dedication, regulatory requirements, deed
restrictions, use of grant funding, waiver of development and building fees, and
public-private partnerships that reduce the price of units.
Policy E.1.4: Integrate attainable Community Hhousing within large developments and throughout
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Town.
Policy E.1.5: Encourage “no net loss” of attainable Community Hhousing units in redevelopment.
Policy E.1.6: Actively plan for Community Housing developments on Town-owned lands.
Policy E.1.7: Encourage Community Housing development on non-Town-owned lands as primary
developments, or as a significant component within developmets, whenever practicable.
Goal E.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide an attainable housing
program that incorporates both rental and ownership opportunities, affordable for
local working families.
Policy E.2.1: Place perpetual deed restrictions on all Town supported housing projects and enforce
compliance.
Policy E.2.2: Participate in a countywide down-payment assistance program.
Policy E.2.3: Collaborate on joint housing studies and strategies.
Policy E.2.4: Site Community attainable Hhousing with multi-modal transportation options and
facilities, including bike and pedestrian paths.
Policy E.2.5 Continue utilizing existing revenues dedicated for Community Housing and explore
opportunities for additional revenues.
Policy E.2.6 Explore opportunities for conversion of free market housing to increase stock of
attainable Community Hhousing units.
Policy E.2.7 Work with owners and associations of deed restricted properties to encourage
maintenance and capital improvements of units and properties, including but not
limited to evaluating deed restriction modifications, special improvement districts, and
capital reserve studies.
Policy E.2.8 Ensure that new deed restricted projects require capital improvement and ongoing
maintenance reserves.
Policy E.2.9 Expand Community Housing programs like ¡Mi Casa Avon! to capture affordable rental
opportunities.
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
District Planning Principles
While the Goals and Policies of this plan generally apply to all areas of the Town, the District Planning
Principles apply specific planning and urban design recommendations to areas within the Town,
stemming from community and landowners input, and existing development rights. Below is a map
identifying the Districts.
EXISTING DISTRICT MAP
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
PROPOSED DISTRICT MAP
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
District 6: Gulch Area District
EXISTING DISTRICT 6
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
PROPOSED DISTRICT 6
The Gulch Area District is located in runoff areas perpendicular to the Eagle River valley. It includes the
Town’s only industrial (heavy commercial) center, dense residential development, the Public Works
and Transportation Department facilities, a medical facility, and the Joint Public Safety building. These
uses provide an important component to Avon’s overall economic health. The area’s high visibility
from I-70 makes it important to the Town’s image, particularly, the north side of I-70 exit 167 as the
Town’s westbound I-70 Gateway area.
Existing uses on Nottingham and Metcalf Roads are intensely developed with large buildings and
need improved investments in architecture and design, landscaping, access, and screening. The Town
should work towards improved traffic safety and aesthetics, and support water-conscious landscape
conversions. Live/ work or Community Housing development opportunities in the Light Industrial and
Commercial zone district that do not possess significant conflicts with surrounding land uses should
be encouraged. In response to the area’s high visibility from I-70, efforts have been made to screen
the existing buildings and facilities and ensure that they blend into the surrounding environment.
Future development should follow suit and incorporate these efforts similarly.
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Planning Principles:
• Development and redevelopment that occurs here should reflect the standards in Town
Center, but should not compete with Town Center in terms of size of buildings or intensity of
development.
• Enhance the gateway areas of Avon centered around the I-70 Interchange and round-abouts.
• Locate or shield unsightly accessory structures, infrastructure, and equipment so they are not
visible from gateway areas (e.g. dumpsters, utility boxes).
• Development proposed in these areas should trend towards balancing commercial and
residential integration – especially on parcels with “walkable neighborhood” potential.
• Screen equipment, storage, and accessory uses with landforms and water-conscious
landscaping or no-water alternatives, as permitted in the Avon Municipal Code Landscaping
provisions.
• Limit Consider building heights and setbacks to be compatible with respect to with the
existing existing surrounding development.
• Encourage building at a scale that minimizes visibility from I-70.
• Encourage sidewalks and pedestrian connections for publicly accessible developments.
• Limit auto access points to simplify traffic movements.
• Minimize significant re-grading and provide for proper minimum on-site parking and access.
• Support a reduction of parking for walkable developments.
• Require landscape setbacks and internal landscaping of parking lots.
• Preserve trees and landscaping on properties where practicable.
• Accommodate residential development that supports primary industrial, commercial, or
employment-generating land uses.
• Improve the intersection of Metcalf and Nottingham Roads to enhance the entry to Wildridge
and provide more direct access from Town Center to Wildridge.
• Develop Continue to improve pedestrian connections linking West Beaver Creek Boulevard to
Nottingham Road and in gateway areas.
• Coordinate with CDOT to introduce trees or creative alternatives on uphill slopes oin the I-70
right-of-way and along Metcalf Road to partially screen buildings and other accessory uses.
• Enhance the West Avon Preserve trailhead.
• Reduce development intensity when traveling north on Buck Creek Road.
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
District 6’s Gateway Parcel
The west bound exist of I-70 at Avon Road is the vehicular primary entrance to Avon for residents and
visitors. Special attention should be given to all design elements to create an attractive first
impression of the Town of Avon. An entry monument sign with upscale design that incorporates
contemporary mountain architecture, natural elements and other design elements which reflect
Avon’s culture is appropriate. The entry monument sign should establish a sense of arrival to the
Town of Avon. The architectural design of Community Housing on this site should be elevated to
establish a strong example of Avon’s residential design standards and goals.
Gateway Area Design Principles:
• Exterior siding used in gateway areas should utilize stone, precast concrete or cast stone, with colors
using a Light Reflective Value of sixty (60) or less for the foundation and for a majority of the first
floor of a structure.
• Use of reflective glass or materials are not appropriate for gateway areas.
• Roofs should be pitched using materials that are highly fire resistant, with overhangs that offer visual
relief and with gutters to protect both structures and pedestrians below from snow and water.
• Unsightly mechanical equipment and items like dumpsters, parking, etc., should be screened from
view from passersby in these visually sensitive areas.
• Walls should incorporate horizontal and vertical articulation and architectural elements to break up
massing and avoid design monotony. Landscape terracing is recommended where possible to
provide more of a natural landform and softer visual appeal for these areas.
• Projects should consider the massing and scale of existing neighborhood development and or
maximum redevelopment potential, if underdeveloped, to ensure compatibility of design.
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
District 8: Open Space District
EXISTING DISTRICT 8
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
PROPOSED DISTRICT 8
Avon’s key open space is comprised of the steep slopes of the valley wall north of I-70. The West Avon
Preserve includes 11 miles of trails added in 2015, and the East Avon Preserve is planned to include
trails. Open space adjacent to town is owned by the U.S. Forest Service. These parcels are important
to maintaining the desired character of Avon and for development consistent with the overall land
use plan. Loss of these parcels to private ownership and development would eliminate valuable visual
and physical buffers between and among developed areas of Town and would deprive citizens of
open space and natural habitats.
Planning Principles:
• Pursue Town acquisition of parcels to be dedicated as open space by working with the local
and national land conservation organizations.
• Encourage maintained ownership of U.S. Forest Service by collaborating with the agency to
improve, utilize, and maintain them as low-impact publicly accessible regions.
• Communicate Avon’s values and desires with the U.S. Forest Service so that land swaps are
unlikely to occur without approval from the Town.
• Oppose any possible disposition or degradation of the parcels.
• Participate in U.S. Forest Service planning efforts to ensure adequate development and long-
term maintenance of trails and trailheads.
• Support and cooperate in efforts to bury power lines.
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
District 12: East Avon District
The East Avon District will be a Community Housing neighborhood connected to Wagon Trail Road
and a multi-use path. The district enjoys extensive views and ample south-facing orientation for
passive-solar-designed buildings. The district is also highly visible from I-70 and across the Eagle River
Valley. The architectural design of Community Housing on this site should be elevated to demonstrate
a strong example of Avon’s residential design standards and goals.
The East Avon District will be connected to and integrated with a trail system on the adjacent District 8
trail system. Development may include a variety of Community Housing types for local workers.
Planning Principles:
• Orient buildings to capitalize on the southern exposure and views.
• Limit building height to a scale that is compatible with the hillside.
• Exterior siding in gateway areas should utilize stone, precast concrete, or cast stone, with colors
using a Light Reflective Value of sixty (60) or less for the foundation and for a majority of the
first floor of a structure.
• Use of reflective glass or materials is not appropriate for gateway areas.
• Roofs should be pitched using highly fire -resistant materials, with overhangs that offer visual
relief and with gutters to protect both structures and pedestrians below from snow and water.
ATTACHMENT A
Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-02
COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
• Unsightly mechanical equipment and items like dumpsters, etc., should be screened from view
from passersby in these visually sensitive areas.
• Walls should incorporate horizontal and vertical articulation and architectural elements to
break up massing and avoid design monotony. Where possible, landscape terracing is
recommended to provide more of a natural landscape and softer visual appeal for these areas.
• Development should include pedestrian and bicycle connections to adjacent trail systems,
and the United States Forest Service trails.
• Encourage strategic and or creative placement and design of grading and landscaping to
soften the visual impact of structures from I-70, and to reduce noise for residents.
ATTACHMENT B
Ord 24-02 Comp Plan Amendment: Community Housing
Page 1
ORDINANCE 24-02
AMENDMENT OF THE AVON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLANNING AREA
DISTRICT 6, THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, AND LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO
COMMUNITY HOUSING
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon (“Town”) is a home rule municipal corporation and body politic
organized under the laws of the State of Colorado and possessing the maximum powers,
authority, and privileges to which it is entitled under Colorado law; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council (“Council”) has the authority to adopt planning
documents as described in Section 7.04.010 of the Avon Development Code; and
WHEREAS, updates, revisions and amendments to the 2017 Avon Comprehensive Plan were
presented to the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the procedures set
forth in Section 7.16.030 – Comprehensive Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission (“PZC”), after publishing and
posting notice as required by law, held a public hearing on December 5th, 2023, and December
19th, 2023 prior to formulating a recommendation to the Town Council considered all comments,
testimony, evidence, and Town Staff reports, and then took action to adopt Findings of Fact and
made a recommendation to the Town Council to approve the Application; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with AMC §7.12.020, Council and in addition to other authority
granted by the Town Charter, its ordinances, and State of Colorado law, has review and decision-
making authority to approve, approve with conditions or deny the Application; and
WHEREAS, after publishing and posting notice in accordance with the requirements of AMC
Section 7.16.020(d), Step 4: Notice, Council held a public hearing on January 9, 2024, January
23, 2024, and February 13, 2024, prior to taking final action considering all comments,
testimony, evidence, and Town Staff reports; and then took action by approving this Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Amendment is to update and modify the Avon Comprehensive
Plan affecting the Future Land Use Map, Section E. Housing, Districts 6 and 8, the creation of a
new District 12, and updating language to increase considerations for Community Housing
within this particular plan; and
WHEREAS, the Application complies with AMC §7.16.010, General Criteria, and is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan community goals in supporting Avon’s housing goals; and
ATTACHMENT B
Ord 24-02 Comp Plan Amendment: Community Housing
Page 2
WHEREAS, the text amendments also promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the
Avon community by providing the framework in creating new community housing projects; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Avon community would be
enhanced and promoted by the adoption of this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, approval of this Ordinance on First Reading is intended only to confirm the Town
Council desires to comply with the requirements of the Avon Home Rule Charter by setting a
Public Hearing to provide the public an opportunity to present testimony and evidence regarding
the Application, and, that approval of this Ordinance on First Reading does not constitute a
representation that the Town Council, or any member of the Town Council, supports, approves,
rejects, or denies this Ordinance prior to any final action prior to concluding the public hearing
on second reading.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The above and foregoing recitals are incorporated herein
by reference and adopted as findings and determinations of the Town Council.
Section 2. Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The Avon Comprehensive Plan is hereby
amended as depicted in “Exhibit A – Comprehensive Plan Amendments” depicting the
language and graphics to be added.
Section 3. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance, or the application of such
provision to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect
without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are
declared to be severable. The Town Council hereby declares that it has passed this Ordinance
and each provision thereof, even though any one of the provisions might be declared
unconstitutional or invalid. As used in this Section, the term “provision” means and includes
any part, division, subdivision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase; the term
“application” means and includes an application of an ordinance or any part thereof, whether
considered or construed alone or together with another ordinance or ordinances, or part thereof,
of the Town.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after final
adoption in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Avon Home Rule Charter.
Section 5. Safety Clause. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares this
Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the Town of Avon, that it is
promulgated for the health, safety and welfare of the public and this Ordinance is necessary for
the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.
The Town Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper
legislative object sought to be obtained.
ATTACHMENT B
Ord 24-02 Comp Plan Amendment: Community Housing
Page 3
Section 6. No Existing Violation Affected. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed
to release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change in whole or in part any penalty, liability or right
or affect any audit, suit, or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability
incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing which may have been incurred or
obtained under any ordinance or provision hereby repealed or amended by this Ordinance. Any
such ordinance or provision thereof so amended, repealed, or superseded by this Ordinance shall
be treated and held as remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proper
actions, suits, proceedings and prosecutions, for the enforcement of such penalty, liability, or
right, and for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree or order which can or may be
rendered, entered, or made in such actions, suits or proceedings, or prosecutions imposing,
inflicting, or declaring such penalty or liability or enforcing such right, and shall be treated and
held as remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proceedings, actions,
hearings, and appeals pending before any court or administrative tribunal.
Section 7. Correction of Errors. Town Staff is authorized to insert proper dates, references
to recording information and make similar changes, and to correct any typographical,
grammatical, cross-reference, or other errors which may be discovered in any documents
associated with this Ordinance and documents approved by this Ordinance provided that such
corrections do not change the substantive terms and provisions of such documents.
Section 8. Publication. The Town Clerk is ordered to publish this Ordinance in accordance
with Chapter 1.16 of the Avon Municipal Code.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND REFERRED TO PUBLIC
HEARING by the Avon Town Council on HEARING by the Avon Town Council on
January 23, 2024, and setting such public hearing for February 13, 2024, at the Council
Chambers of the Avon Municipal Building, located at One Hundred Mikaela Way, Avon,
Colorado.
BY: ATTEST:
Amy Phillips, Mayor Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING by the Avon Town Council on
February 13, 2024.
BY: ATTEST:
Amy Phillips, Mayor Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nina P. Williams, Town Attorney
970.748.4013 idejong@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Amy Phillips and Council FROM: Ineke de Jong, Chief Administrative Officer
RE: Appointment to Boards & Commissions
DATE: January 30, 2024
SUMMARY: Council typically reviews, discusses, and approves the board, committee, authority and other agency
appointments at the first January meeting after the elections. At the request of Mayor Phillips and Mayor Pro Tem
Underwood this item is back before Council to see if Council wishes to make any adjustments/revisits to the
appointments and to discuss an appointment to the Vail Valley Art Guild Board of Directors.
Downtown Development Authority (DDA): The Town Council elected, appointed and swore-in the Members of
the Board of Directors of the DDA at the September 26, 2023, Council Meeting. You will see these appointments
reflected in Attachment A on page 2.
Vail Valley Art Guild (VVAG): On September 26, 2023, the Avon Town Council provided approval to enter into a
Rent Support Agreement with the Vail Valley Art Guild (“VVAG”) providing $1,500 per month, and increasing
3.5% per year, financial contribution towards rent of the ground floor commercial space at the Seasons
building. The Rent Agreement terms are January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. The Rent Support
Agreement entails the VVAG Board of Directors “inviting and appointing” two individuals to the VVAG Board. To
that end, Danita Dempsey, Culture, Arts & Special Events Manager, has received an invitation from Melissa
McDonald, VVAG President, to join the Board. Staff is asking Town Council to consider formally appointing
Danita Dempsey to the VVAG Board to one (1) of the two seats and appointing a Council member to take the
other board seat. You will see these open seats reflected in Attachment A on page 5.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to approve the revised appointments to Boards and Commissions as discussed
by Council this evening effective February 13, 2024.”
Thank you, Ineke
ATTACHMENT A: Board, Committee, Authority and Other Agency Appointments.
TOWN OF AVON
BOARD, COMMITTEE, AUTHORITY AND
OTHER AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Adopted February 28, 2023 For discussion February 13, 2024
Agency Description Council Assignments
2. 2024 Appointments to Boards and Commissions Draft(Discussion Feb 13, 2024)
Page 1
Climate Action
Collaborative
The Town is a member of the Climate Action Collaborative and is one of
about 30 local businesses, organizations, nonprofits and governments
trying to address climate change by meeting the goals established in the
Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County Community. The Climate Action
Collaborative’s goal is to reduce carbon emissions 25% by 2025 and 80%
by 2050.
Every Other Month Meetings, 2nd Friday at 10am for 90 minutes.
Appointment: Primary must be Elected,
Alternate can be Staff
Primary:
LINDSAY HARDY
Alternate:
ERIC HEIL
Colorado Association of
Ski Towns (CAST)
CAST members use the power of the coalition to seek support for
legislation that will benefit and sustain the mountain communities. We
support actions that keep our communities livable, protect our pristine
environment, and promote community-based land use, mass transit,
affordable housing, and sustainable tourism. Our goal is to foster growth
that will ensure an exceptional quality of life for citizens and a positive
experience for visitors.
Voting representative on ski town consortium
Quarterly Meeting
Appointment: Must be Elected,
appointment is only for purpose of
casting vote and is not related to
eligibility to attend CAST meetings
Primary:
AMY PHILLIPS
Alternate:
LINDSAY HARDY
Colorado Communities
for Climate Action
(CC4CA)
CC4CA is a coalition of local governments across the state that
advocates for state and federal policies to protect Colorado’s climate for
current and future generations. CC4CA is governed by a steering
committee of representatives from member communities. Unanimous
consent among members is required to set the coalition’s policy priorities.
Sporadic Meetings
Appointment: Elected or Staff
Primary:
LINDSAY HARDY
Alternate:
ERIC HEIL
Colorado Municipal
League Policy Committee
The CML Policy Committee is a standing committee that develops the
League's legislative program. The membership is composed of
representatives from each member municipality, CML sections, and
Appointment: Elected, Town Manager or
Town Attorney
Primary:
TOWN OF AVON
BOARD, COMMITTEE, AUTHORITY AND
OTHER AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Adopted February 28, 2023 For discussion February 13, 2024
Agency Description Council Assignments
2. 2024 Appointments to Boards and Commissions Draft(Discussion Feb 13, 2024)
Page 2
district presidents. Voting representative on policy matters before the
State Legislature
Quarterly Meeting (Denver CML Offices)
KARL HANLON
Culture, Arts & Special
Events (CASE) Committee
The Culture, Arts & Special Events (“CASE”) Committee was adopted by
Resolution 19-12 in May 2019, to formalize and establish a permanent
citizen committee after two years of an initial Ad Hoc Special Events
Committee. The CASE Committee is composed of seven voting members
and two Ex-Officio Non-Voting Council members appointed by Town
Council.
Monthly Meeting (Avon)
Start Time typically 12:30 PM for 90 Minutes
Two ex-officio non-voting members:
Ex-Officio 1:
RUTH STANLEY
Ex-Officio 2:
LINDSAY HARDY
Downtown Development
Authority (DDA)
In August 2023 the voters approved the formation of the Avon Downtown
Development Authority as a critical and visionary step to fund more
community housing in Avon. A secondary purpose of the DDA is to
provide additional funds for public improvements that benefit the health,
vitality and success of the Avon commercial core. The DDA Board is
composed of five (5) to eleven (11) board members including one (1)
Council member (and an Alternate) appointed by Town Council.
Every Other Month Meetings, First Monday at 3pm for 120 minutes.
Appointment: Elected
Primary:
RICH CARROLL
Alternate:
CHICO THUON
Eagle County Home Buyer
Assistance Committee
("HBAC")
Kim Williams:
Eagle County Housing &
Development Department
The Eagle County Homebuyers Assistance Committee (HBAC) is a
volunteer committee, who represents public and private entities
throughout the valley. This is an advisory committee, to the Board of
County Commissioners who, working closely with the Eagle County
Housing Department, recommends policies regarding the Eagle County
Home Buyers Assistance Programs and First Time Home Buyers
Education Classes.
Appointment: Elected or Staff
Primary:
RUTH STANLEY
And JENA SKINNER
TOWN OF AVON
BOARD, COMMITTEE, AUTHORITY AND
OTHER AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Adopted February 28, 2023 For discussion February 13, 2024
Agency Description Council Assignments
2. 2024 Appointments to Boards and Commissions Draft(Discussion Feb 13, 2024)
Page 3
Quarterly Meetings
Eagle County Regional
Transportation Authority
& Eagle County Regional
Trails (ECO)
Eagle Valley
Transportation Authority
A nine-member board of elected officials from the incorporated towns was
established to develop operating policy. This board has since been
reduced to eight members who represent the towns of Red Cliff, Minturn,
Vail, Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Eagle County Government and Beaver
Creek. The half-cent county sales tax is dedicated to funding regional
transportation. One tenth of this tax goes toward funding the regional
trails system. Town's voting representative on Eagle County's Transit &
Trails Advisory Board.
Monthly Meetings at 12:30 on 2nd Wednesday, 90-120 minutes
Appointment: Elected
Primary Representative:
AMY PHILLIPS
Alternate:
RJ ANDRADE
Eaglebend, Kayak
Crossing & Buffalo Ridge
Housing Corporations
The management of the Corporation is accomplished through a Board of
Directors (the "Board") which oversees administration, operations and
maintenance of the Project. The board consists of 5 directors. The
property is being managed by Polar Star Properties under an agreement
with the Corporation. The present members of the Board are Gerald E.
Flynn, Jeffery M. Spanel, Craig Ferraro, Megan Burch and Tamra
Underwood (she holds a citizen seat, not Avon’s appointed seat).
Quarterly Meetings (half day)
Appointment: Elected or Appointed
Town Council also must approve other
board member appointments when a
vacancy occurs.
Primary:
ERIC HEIL
Alternate:
RJ ANDRADE
Finance Committee The Finance Committee is a temporary, non-permanent advisory board
and shall automatically expire on January 31, 2022 unless terminated
earlier by Council resolution or unless the expiration date is extended by
Council by resolution. The committee is composed of five voting members
and two Ex-Officio Non-Voting Council members appointed by Town
Council.
Quarterly Meeting (Avon)
Two ex-officio non-voting members:
Ex-Officio 1:
RICH CARROLL
Ex-Officio 2:
TAMRA UNDERWOOD
TOWN OF AVON
BOARD, COMMITTEE, AUTHORITY AND
OTHER AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Adopted February 28, 2023 For discussion February 13, 2024
Agency Description Council Assignments
2. 2024 Appointments to Boards and Commissions Draft(Discussion Feb 13, 2024)
Page 4
Start Time typically 5:00 PM for 90 Minutes
Health & Recreation
Committee
The Health & Rec Committee is a temporary, non-permanent advisory
board and shall automatically expire on January 31, 2022 unless
terminated earlier by Council resolution or unless the expiration date is
extended by Council by resolution. The committee is composed of four
voting members and two rotating Ex-Officio Non-Voting Council members
appointed by Town Council.
Bi-Monthly Meeting (Avon)
Start Time typically 10:00 AM for 90 Minutes
Two ex-officio non-voting members
(alternate):
Ex-Officio 1:
RJ ANDRADE
Ex-Officio 2:
OPEN
I-70 Coalition Voting representative from towns & counties along the I-70 corridor
working to reduce I-70 vehicular congestion and improve safety. Also
continues to evaluate proposed magnetic train(Guideway System)
Monthly Meeting
Appointment: Elected or Town Manager
Primary:
EVA WILSON
Alternate:
ERIC HEIL
Northwest Colorado
Council of Governments
(NWCCOG)
The Town is a member of the NWCCOG, a voluntary association of
county and municipal governments in a 5-county region in northwest
Colorado. The NWCCOG Council, made up of representatives from each
member jurisdiction, directs the activities of NWCCOG. The NWCCOG
staff is responsible for carrying out the Council’s direction. The purpose of
the NWCCOG is to be responsive to members’ needs and interests by
providing guidance and assistance in problem solving, information
sharing and partnership building, advocating members’ interests and
needs with local, state and federal entities, and providing quality services
to our membership that are relevant, effective, and efficient.
Meetings are every other month (half day); virtual option
Appointment: Elected or staff
Primary:
CHICO THUON
Alternate:
JENA SKINNER
TOWN OF AVON
BOARD, COMMITTEE, AUTHORITY AND
OTHER AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Adopted February 28, 2023 For discussion February 13, 2024
Agency Description Council Assignments
2. 2024 Appointments to Boards and Commissions Draft(Discussion Feb 13, 2024)
Page 5
Public Access TV: High
Five Access Media
Voting representative on the Board of the nonprofit organization that
manages noncommercial public, educational and governmental
programming; receives Town's PEG fees from COMCAST.
Quarterly Meeting (Avon)
Appointment: Elected
Primary:
RUTH STANLEY
Alternate:
AMY PHILLIPS
Traer Creek Liaisons Regular monthly meetings to review and discuss matters related to the
Village (at Avon), Traer Creek LLC, and Traer Creek Metropolitan District.
Town Manager and other Staff typically join. This is an informal
appointment (i.e. not an official Board or Commission and no voting
authority).
Monthly meeting, third Tuesday, 8:30 am to 10am.
Appointment: Elected or Appointed
Primary:
CHICO THUON & LINDSAY HARDY
Upper Eagle Regional
Water Authority (UERWA)
Town's voting representative on the six-member board; responsible for all
elements of delivering potable water to the Town and managing water
rights
Monthly Meetings – 4th Thursday except for November & December
when they are held on the 3rd Thursday, 8:30 AM for full morning
Appointment: Elected, Staff or other
Primary:
TAMRA UNDERWOOD
1st Alternate:
ERIC HEIL
2nd Alternate:
RICH CARROLL
Vail Valley Art Guild
(VVAG)
The Vail Valley Art Guild ("VVAG), a 501(c)(3) is organized exclusively for
educational and charitable purposes. The VVAG endeavors to create
opportunities for the participation, promotion, and appreciation of the
visual arts art by the community within Eagle County. The board is
comprised of not more than 10 directors who have general management
of the affairs, property, and business of the organization. Meetings are
held at the new Avon location in The Seasons property.
Appointment: Elected, Staff or other
First Board Member:
______________________
Second Board Member:
______________________
TOWN OF AVON
BOARD, COMMITTEE, AUTHORITY AND
OTHER AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Adopted February 28, 2023 For discussion February 13, 2024
Agency Description Council Assignments
2. 2024 Appointments to Boards and Commissions Draft(Discussion Feb 13, 2024)
Page 6
Monthly meeting, second Monday, 3:30 PM for 90 Minutes
VVP: 1. EGE Air Alliance The EGE Air Alliance is a 501-c6 non-profit public-private partnership that
provides the funding to make the Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) a
vital part of the Eagle County economy with a vibrant flight service
program. Formed in 2002, the EGE Air Alliance partnership includes
government entities and private business stakeholders in local towns
within Eagle County. Serves as representative to discuss regional airport
topics of concern.
Quarterly Meetings
Appointment: Elected or Town Manager
Primary:
AMY PHILLIPS
Alternate:
RICH CARROLL
VVP: 2. Economic
Development Leadership
Council serves under the
umbrella of the Vail Valley
Partnership
Vail Valley Economic
Development
Advisory Council
Economic Development Leadership Council: Serves as representative on
the advisory board to the VVP governing board; assists with regional &
local collaboration, research, and follow through on economic
development initiatives.
Vail Valley Economic Development Advisory Council: The Advisory
Council is a resource and sounding board for the Partnership. The
Advisory Council will provide advisement on issues at hand to ensure that
local economic development activities undertaken by VVED are relevant
to the needs of the business community and remain aligned to the core
mission.
Quarterly Meetings
Primary Representative: Elected or
Appointed
Primary:
RJ ANDRADE
Alternate:
RICH CARROLL
970.748.4013 idejong@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Amy Phillips and Council FROM: Ineke de Jong, Chief Administrative Officer
Eric Heil, Town Manager
RE: Council Direction regarding Letters of Support
DATE: January 30, 2024
SUMMARY: This report presents the topic of letters of support and sign-on letters and requests Council direction
on best protocols for such letters.
BACKGROUND: At the March 14, 2023 regular Town Council meeting, there was an agenda item for Council
consideration to Support a Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) Sign-on Letter initiated by the Mountain Pact
(Attachment A). At this meeting Mayor Phillips reminded her fellow Councilors of the challenge to obtain
unanimity in signing jointly on behalf of Avon. Without such consensus and with one Councilor absent from the
meeting, each Councilor at the time agreed to give discretion to sign individually. Mayor Pro Tem Underwood
asked Staff to bring this item before Council in early 2024, to see if Council can agree on a general direction and
consensus on how to handle requests for letters of support or sign-on letters until the end of the year.
ANALYSIS: The Town of Avon often receives requests to submit letters of support for certain initiatives or
applications or to sign on to letters that take a stance. Staff requests general direction on how to handle these
types of requests for the following reasons:
•Typically, these requests are time-sensitive and cannot wait until the next Council meeting
•These requests are often in line with the Town’s general work, values & vision
•A simple process would be more efficient
•Council should consider when it is appropriate to sign a letter as Council versus Council members
signing individually
RECOMMENDATIONS: The Town Manager and the Mayor review the contents of the letter request and
determine if it is consistent with policies already adopted by the Town (which may include plan documents, annual
Department goals, or previous direction provided by Council). If the letter request is consistent then Mayor or
Manager would sign on behalf of the Town. Examples of these types of letters include (1) the I-70 Coalition letter
to Governor Polis requesting that future considerations to Mountain Express Lanes (MEXL) operations include a
collaborative decision-making approach (Attachment B), and (2) letter to support Bolts Lake (Attachment C).
Attachment D presents another example of a topic that supports Town’s housing policies and does not
appear to require Council discussion and consideration. Requests which are not consistent with adopted
policies and specific Council direction would be brought to Council for discussion and direction.
TOWN MANAGER COMMENTS: I believe it is very difficult to define a policy that clearly indicates when letter of
support requests should be reviewed by Council as a whole and when the Mayor or Manager should sign. There
are many times when it is in Avon’s interest to support a policy decision and the timing is too quick to include on a
Council meeting (e.g. Bolts Lake Letter), so some level of delegation to Mayor and Manager would be helpful.
Thank you, Ineke & Eric
ATTACHMENT A: Example Letter 1: BLM Sign-on Letter
ATTACHMENT B: Example Letter 2: I-70 Coalition Letter
ATTACHMENT C: Example Letter 3: Bolts Lake Support
ATTACHMENT D: CHFA-Housing Tax Credits
DATE
Doug Vilsack, State Director
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office
2850 Youngfield St.
Lakewood, Colorado 80215
Dear State Director Vilsack,
Colorado’s public lands are deeply valued by its people because they provide important health and economic benefits.
The 8.3 million acres of federal public lands within Colorado that are overseen by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
are particularly important. These lands support a diverse array of outdoor recreation activities and create jobs through
the tourism sector that are the backbone of many of our communities. They also provide important wildlife habitat and
corridors, which are integral to an intact ecosystem that make it easier for species to adapt to climate change.
As local elected officials in Colorado, we would like to express our commitment to protecting these landscapes which
provide so much to our communities. We commend BLM on recent agency guidance that prioritizes the health of public
lands and encourage the BLM to continue to place conservation at the forefront of the rulemaking that will occur in
2023.
These incredible public lands represent just a sliver of the many places within the BLM lands in Colorado that need to be
protected. This is why we were excited to see that rules for the designation of Areas of Critical Environmental Concern
(ACEC)have been clarified so that this type of designation may be prioritized during land use planning processes. The
designation of ACECs is an important step in ensuring critical ecosystems within our public lands are protected, since
they can help at-risk and endangered species recover, help clean watersheds, and preserve Indigenous culture.
Interconnected landscapes that allow species to reach new habitat areas is another important aspect of preserving
ecosystems. We would therefore also like to express our appreciation for the BLM’s recent guidance related to Habitat
Connectivity on Public Lands.
As the ancestral home of many Indigenous communities, Colorado’s public lands can especially benefit from
management that incorporates the knowledge and perspectives of native Tribes. Because of this, we support the BLM’s
commitment to incorporate co-stewardship between the federal and tribal governments into the management practices
overseeing these lands. We believe that this is not only good for the conservation and sustainability of Colorado
landscapes, but will also benefit our communities by bringing more, underrepresented voices to the table.
ATTACHMENT A: BLM Sign-on Letter
Finally, in addition to the conservation efforts we’ve highlighted above, we also strongly encourage the BLM to use other
existing tools to protect public lands across the state. In particular, we call your attention to designating new Wilderness
Study Areas (WSAs). The BLM has the authority to ensure that lands with wilderness character are administratively
protected as WSAs. These areas are often the first to be identified by our congressional leaders for legislative designation
as wilderness and for many of our communities these are the iconic landscapes that define our state.
The BLM’s mission is “to sustain the health, diversity,and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment
of present and future generations.” For years BLM has prioritized extractive uses like oil and gas development
while largely overlooking sustaining the health and diversity of BLM lands.
As 2023 progresses, we look forward to the BLM prioritizing the conservation of our shared public lands. With
this in mind, we strongly encourage that the BLM rulemaking emphasizes ecological integrity, preservation of
vulnerable resources, and maintaining access to outdoor recreation. These efforts at the national level will
positively impact BLM lands in our communities and across Colorado.
Sincerely,
Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives Julie McCluskie, House District 13, Colorado
State Representative Naquetta Ricks, HD 40 Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado
Mayor Torre, City of Aspen, Colorado
Mayor Pro Tem Ward Hauenstein, City of Aspen, Colorado
Council Member Rachael Richards, City of Aspen, Colorado
Council Member John Doyle, City of Aspen, Colorado
Council Member Skippy Mesirow, City of Aspen, Colorado
Mayor Bill Kane, Town of Basalt, Colorado, Colorado
Mayor Pro Tem David Knight, Town of Basalt, Colorado
Council Member Elyse Hottel, Town of Basalt, Colorado
Council Member Angela Anderson, Town of Basalt, Colorado
Council Member Glenn Drummond, Town of Basalt, Colorado
Council Member Dieter Schindler, Town of Basalt, Colorado
Council Member Ryan Slack, Town of Basalt, Colorado
Mayor Aaron Brockett, City of Boulder, Colorado
Mayor Ben Bohmfalk, Town of Carbondale, Colorado
Trustee Lani Kitching, Town of Carbondale, Colorado
Trustee Chris Hassig, Town of Carbondale, Colorado
County Commissioner PT Wood, Chaffee County, Colorado
State Representative Steph Vigil, HD-16, Colorado Springs, Colorado
State Representative Jen Bacon, Denver, Colorado
Mayor Barbara Noseworthy, City of Durango, Colorado
Chair, Eagle County Commissioners Kathy Chandler-Henry, Eagle County, Colorado
County Commissioner Matt Sherer, Eagle County, Colorado
County Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney, Eagle County, Colorado
Mayor Hunter Mortensen, Town of Frisco,Colorado
Council Member Lisa Holenko, Town of Frisco, Colorado
State Representative Elizabeth Velasco Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin Counties, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Mayor Jonathan Godes, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Willman City of Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Mayor Pro Tem Abe Herman, City of Grand Junction, Colorado
Council Member Chuck McDaniel, City of Grand Junction, Colorado
State Senator Lisa Cutter, Jefferson County Senate District 20, Colorado
County Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton, La Plata County, Colorado
Council Member Marcia Martin, City of Longmont, Colorado
Council Member Patrick Berry, Town of Mountain Village, Colorado
Mayor Mason Osgood, Town of Ophir, Colorado
Trustee Jamie Somerville, Town of Palisade, Colorado
County Commissioner Greg Poschman, Pitkin County, Colorado
County Commissioner Francie Jacober, Pitkin County, Colorado
County Commissioner Steve Child, Pitkin County, Colorado
Mayor John Clark, Town of Ridgway, Colorado
Council Member Terence Schuyler, Town of Ridgway, Colorado
County Commissioner Sonja Macys, Routt County, Colorado
Mayor Dan Shore, City of Salida, Colorado
Council Member Britta Gustafson, Snowmass Village, Colorado
County Commissioner Hilary Cooper, San Miguel County, Colorado
County Commissioner Lance Waring, San Miguel County, Colorado
County Commissioner Joshua Blanchard, Summit County, Colorado
County Commissioner Tamara Pogue, Summit County, Colorado
Former County Commissioner Karn Stiegelmeier, Summit County, Colorado
Council Member J. Meehan Fee, Town of Telluride, Colorado
Former Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem Todd Brown, Town of Telluride, Colorado
Council Member Geneva Shaunette, Town of Telluride, Colorado
Council Member Lars Carlson, Town of Telluride, Colorado
November 28, 2023
The Honorable Jared Polis, Governor Shoshana Lew, Execu�ve Director
State of Colorado Colorado Department of Transporta�on
Dear Governor Polis and Director Lew,
We are wri�ng to share our concern with the decision to open the Mountain Express Lanes
(MEXLs) for addi�onal days and hours around the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year
Holidays. While the request does not in itself violate the formal agreement between CDOT and
FHWA governing use of the Peak Period Shoulder Lanes (PPSLs) in the corridor, it nonetheless
raises several serious concerns that we want to express.
According to the Record of Decision (ROD) issued by the Colorado Department of Transporta�on
(CDOT) and Federal Highway Administra�on (FHWA) in 2011, the PPSLs are a temporary, non-
infrastructure improvement. They are intended to “buy �me” to provide conges�on relief
during high volume travel �mes un�l a long-term solu�on is implemented. Based on the safety
and opera�onal concerns of the narrow shoulders and the uniqueness of opera�ng a PPSL,
FHWA agreed to implement the I-70 PPSLs with the expecta�on that the opera�ons would be
closely managed and limited to peak conges�on periods only.
When the MEXL lanes are open, there is no emergency shoulder of any kind for a 13-mile
stretch of interstate. That sec�on of Interstate 70 is unques�onably safer when there is a break
down lane available to travelers; therefore, every hour the MEXLs are open is a safety
compromise. For this reason, the MEXL lanes should be open only to the degree that volumes
jus�fy its opera�on.
Every minute the shoulder lanes are open require human eyes on the highway in case there is a
break down or obstruc�on in that lane that requires the immediate closure of the MEXL. The
lanes were opened Nov 22-24 last week, which are historically low volume travel days. Last
week’s direc�ve will also cause the MEXLs to be open 24 hours/day around the Christmas/New
Years Holiday. The majority of those hours will see very low traffic volume. Opera�ng the lane
for days and hours when it isn’t needed drives up opera�onal costs. Because toll revenue must
cover the opera�on and maintenance costs of the express lanes, opening the lane when not
ATTACHMENT B: I-70 Coalition Letter
needed could result in a need to increase tolls which would nega�vely impact the pocket books
of Coloradans that use the MEXLs.
The MEXL is not and should not be viewed as a permanent solu�on for the I-70 mountain
corridor. If and when permanent capacity improvements are made to the mountain corridor,
the I-70 Coali�on expects such improvements will be built to FHWA standards to provide
Coloradans and our visitors the safest highway possible.
The I-70 Coali�on has always supported the Mountain Express Lanes and recognizes that they
deliver posi�ve mobility benefits. Up un�l last week’s ac�on, the opera�on of the MEXLs was
determined through the analysis of historic traffic volumes and paterns to determine if the lane
was needed. We feel strongly that we con�nue to use objec�ve means to drive these decisions
and that data con�nue to dictate the opera�onal �meframes of these shoulder lanes.
Since the count of opera�onal days/hours reset on October 1, the recent decision to open
addi�onal days and hours will not exceed those limits, but the impacts of that decision will be
felt later in the year when we start to bump up to that maximum number. The 11.22.2023
media release referenced CDOT’s desire to extend the number of days the MEXLs may be open.
It has always been the I-70 Coali�on’s understanding that any considera�on of an increase in
the number of days would be a collabora�ve discussion among CTIO, CDOT, corridor
stakeholders and FHWA.
The I-70 Coali�on requests that future considera�ons to MEXL opera�ons include a
collabora�ve decision-making approach, look to data to dictate opera�on of the lanes, and that
safety is considered as a factor in that decision-making process.
Sincerely,
Ryan Hyland, Chair Randy Wheelock, Vice Chair
Cc: John Cater, Division Administrator, FHWA
CDOT Transporta�on Commission
Rep. Judy Amabile
Rep. Julie McCluskie, Speaker
Sen. Dylan Roberts
Congressman Joe Neguse
Piper Darlington, Execu�ve Director, Colorado Transporta�on Investment Office
Post Office Box 975
100 Mikaela Way
Avon, CO 81620
January 24, 2024
Congressman Joe Neguse
Washington, D.C. Office Western Slope Office
2400 Rayburn HOB 620 E. Main Street
Washington, DC 20515 Frisco, CO 80443
(202) 225-2161 (303) 355-1045
Re: H.R. 4297 – Bolts Ditch Act
Dear Representative Neguse:
I am writing on behalf of the Town of Avon, Colorado, (“Avon”) in support of H.R. 4297, which seeks to
amend Section 1101(a) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public
Law 116-9) to allow for the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District (the “District”) and the Upper Eagle
Regional Water Authority (the “Authority”) to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on the Bolts
Ditch and Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado.
Avon receives water and sanitation services from the District and Authority, which serve more than 50,000
customers and collectively constitute the second largest municipal water provider on Colorado’s western
slope. The District and Authority are currently adjudicating water rights and have purchased land in order to
construct and operate a 1,200 acre-foot water storage reservoir called Bolts Lake. Once constructed, Bolts
Lake will provide sustainable in-basin water supplies for the region as well as additional recreation
opportunities to support the recreation-based economy on the western slope.
Bolts Ditch is an essential filling source for Bolts Lake. Section 1101 of Public Law 116-9 as currently
written allows the Bolts Ditch to be operated within the Holy Cross Wilderness area for diversion of water
and use, maintenance, and repair of the ditch and headgate, but restricts such authority exclusively to the
Town of Minturn (“Minturn”). Accordingly, the District, Authority, and Minturn are seeking to expand Section
1101 to include the District and Authority as additional governmental entities that may also use, maintain,
and repair the Bolts Ditch and its headgate.
Avon hereby supports the immediate passage of the Bolts Ditch Act as introduced to facilitate the
construction and operation of Bolts Lake by the District and Authority.
Sincerely,
__________________________________
Eric Heil, Town Manager
(970) 748-4004
ATTACHMENT C: Bolts Lake Support
congress needs to hear from you on h.r. 7024
Let’s Strengthen the Housing Tax Credit and Private
Activity Bond Programs
Congress is preparing to vote on a critical tax bill that would expand and enhance affordable
housing tax credits, the most successful affordable housing program nationwide. The “Tax
Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024” is a bipartisan, bicameral effort that
among other provisions proposes to:
1.Decrease the private activity bond (PAB) financing threshold for 4% LIHTCs from
50% to 30% for 2024 and 2025, and
2.Restore the 12.5% increase in annual 9% LIHTC allocation for 2023 through 2025.
These provisions would allow for an estimated 200,000 additional affordable rental housing
units to be built and/or preserved nationwide.
Next Steps: Earlier this month, the bill overwhelmingly passed through the House Ways
and Means Committee by a bipartisan vote of 40-3, a key step in advancing the bill. Leaders
in the House have signaled that they will use an expedited voting process that may bring
the bill to a floor vote this week, but which will require a 2/3 vote for passage.
How You Can Help: Please contact your Congressional representatives today and urge
their support for H.R. 7024. Below is a list of Colorado Congressional members and their
contact information. Please reach out to your Representative and two Senators.
Please also thank Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act co-sponsors: U.S. Senator
Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, U.S. Representative Yadira Caraveo (CO-
8), U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-7), and U.S. Representative Joe Neguse
(CO-2).
If helpful, the latest organization to endorse the tax bill is the National Governors
Association (NGA), which recently released a statement urging Congress to pass the bill. It
might be helpful to you to include this when you reach out to your members of Congress as
it demonstrates the support of governors across the nation, including NGA Vice-Chair
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, and specifically references the Housing Credit provisions in the
bill.
Representative Diana DeGette (CO-1)
202.225.4431
https://degette.house.gov/contact
ATTACHMENT D: Housing Tax Credit
Representative Joe Neguse (CO-2)
202.225.2161
https://neguse.house.gov/contact
Representative Lauren Boebert (CO-3)
202.225.4761
https://boebertforms.house.gov/contact
Representative Ken Buck (CO-4)
202.225.4676
https://buck.house.gov/contact
Representative Doug Lamborn (CO-5)
202.225.4422
https://lamborn.house.gov/contact
Representative Jason Crow (CO-6)
202.225.7882
https://crow.house.gov/contact/email-me
Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-7)
202.225.2645
https://pettersen.house.gov/contact
Representative Yadira Caraveo (CO-8)
202.225.5625
https://caraveo.house.gov/contact
Senator Michael Bennet
202.224.5852
https://www.bennet.senate.gov/contact
Senator John Hickenlooper
202.224.5941
https://www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/contact
Contact Julia Selby, Legislative Liaison and Policy Analyst, for more information.
ATTACHMENT D: Housing Tax Credit
970.748.4013 idejong@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Phillips and Council members FROM: Ineke de Jong, Chief Administrative Officer
RE: Resolution 24-03 Approving the Expenditure of
Community Enhancement Funds
DATE: January 30, 2024
SUMMARY: A resolution is being presented to Council to formally approve the expenditure of Community
Enhancement funds for the 2024 Net Zero Building Conference as required by the Town’s franchise
agreement with Holy Cross Energy.
BACKGROUND: Pursuant to the Town’s franchise agreement with Holy Cross Energy, the Town receives
one percent (1%) of the gross revenues collected from the sale of electricity from within the Town’s borders.
The funds are eligible to be expended for limitied purposes, as follows:
• Beautification projects
• Energy conservation projects
• Equipment and technology upgrades for schools
• Scholarship funds
• Acquisition of open space and/or park land and development thereor
• Sponsorship of special community events
• Indergrounding of overhead electric and other utility lines
The Town has been in communication with representatives from Holy Cross Energy to discuss the intention
of using the Community Enhancement funds for the 2024 Net Zero Building Conference, that is currently
being planned for April 8, 2024 at the Westin Riverfront. They expressed approval of these expenditures and
are excited for the event.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: If approved, $20,000 from the Community Enhancement Fund would be
used for this purpose.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend Council approves resolution 24-03.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to approve Resolution 24-03, a Resolution Approving the Expenditure of
Community Enhancement Funds from Holy Cross Energy as Provided for in Article 11, Town of Avon
Ordinance 01-01, Series of 2001”.
Thank you, Ineke
ATTACHMENT A: Resolution 24-03
ATTACHMENT B: Holy Cross Energy Community Enhancement Fund History
Resolution No. 24-03
February 13, 2024
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ATTACHMENT A: RESOLUTION 24-03
RESOLUTION 24-03
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUNDS FROM HOLY CROSS ENERGY
AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 11, TOWN OF AVON ORDINANCE 01-01.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado, has approved Ordinance 01-01,
Series of 2001 which granted a franchise to Holy Cross Energy; and
WHEREAS, Article 11 of Ordinance 01-01 provides that Holy Cross Energy will voluntarily
make monetary resources available to the Town for programs designed to make a difference in
people's lives and the communities in which they reside; and
WHEREAS, Section 11.1 of Ordinance 01-01 limits the use for which such funds shall be
spent shall to: (1) Beautification projects; (2) Energy conservation projects; (3) Equipment
and technology upgrades for schools; (4) Scholarship funds; (5) Acquisition of open space
and/or park land and development thereof; (6) Sponsorship of special community events;
and, (7) Undergrounding of overhead electric and other utility lines. Funds made available
under this Article may be spent for other purposes only with the express written consent of
the Company; and
WHEREAS, Section 11.4 of Ordinance 01-01, provides that the Town Council is required to
approve the expenditure by resolution or ordinance duly enacted by the Town Council, and
such resolution or ordinance shall clearly describe the nature and purpose of the project for
which the expenditure is made and that prior to any expenditure, the Town shall notify the
Company of its intended use of the funds. Unless the Company objects, in writing, prior to
such expenditure, the Company shall have waived its right to object in the future if the funds
are expended for the use identified in the notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The Avon Town Council approves utilizing the Holy Cross Enhancement Funds as
shown in Exhibit A attached hereto. The Town Council believes that the expenditure of these
funds meets the intent and purpose of Article 11 of Ordinance 01-01 and the projects as
described in Article 11.1 hereof.
Section 2. Town staff will forward this resolution to Holy Cross Energy to comply with
Section 11.4 of Ordinance 01-01, Series of 2001.
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 13, 2024 BY THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
By: Attest: ___________________________
Amy Phillips, Mayor Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
EXHIBIT A
HOLY CROSS ENERGY COMMUNTIY ENHANCEMENT FUND
PROPOSED PROJECT
Proposed Project:
2024 NET ZERO BUILDING CONFERENCE
The Town is organizing a FREE, Informative Net-Zero Building Expo Focusing on sustainable
building projects, net-zero construction, retrofitting, and more! This event will take place on
April 8, 2024 at The Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa, located in Avon, Colorado.
This Net-Zero Building Expo will feature local vendors and keynote speakers to share the
exciting process of developing a net-zero Eagle County community. We hope to have as
many as 150 attendees and 16 vendors.
Schedule of the Day
12:30 pm - Door open & check in
1:00 - 1:10 pm - Event starts
1:10 - 1:45 pm - First Speaker + Q&A
1:45 - 2:20 pm - Second Speaker + Q&A
2:20 - 2:30 pm - Break
2:30 - 3:05 pm - Third Speaker + Q&A
3:05 - 3:50 pm - Interactive Panel, Food &
Drinks + Vendor Exhibits + Networking
4:45 pm - Raffle Prizes Announcement +
Closing Remarks
ATTACHMENT B
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND HISTORY
Original Revised
Calendar Amount Budget Budget Actual Ending
Year Received Budget Request Amount Amount Expenditure Balance
2001 1 4,000$ -$ -$ -$ 4,000$
2001 1 32,356 - - - 36,356
2002 1 42,824 - - - 79,180
2003 1 44,766 - - - 123,946
2004 1 50,664 - - - 174,610
2005 1 60,699 - - - 235,309
2006 64,133 --- 299,442
Purchase of Wind Power 60,000 --
2007 2 62,907 Energy Audit - 28,000 26,252 336,097
Whitewater Rodeo 36,000 36,000 36,000
LED Holiday Lighting 10,800 10,800 10,800
2008 74,585 Appraisal for Open Space 15,000 15,000 15,000 348,882
Fleet Maintenance Lighting 20,000 20,000 20,000
Ironkids 30,000 30,000 30,000
2009 70,136 LED Holiday Lighting 10,000 10,000 10,000 359,018
Avon Rec Center Lighting 40,000 29,000 29,000
Ironkids 20,000 20,000 20,000
Nottingham Park Pavilion 3 200,000 40,000 40,000
2010 71,067 Fishing Pier 20,000 20,000 20,000 321,085
Ironkids 10,000 10,000 10,000
World Alpine Championships 50,000 --
2011 74,383 Undergrounding 4 100,000 - - 385,468
2012 72,862 Mall Improvement Project 5 250,000 - -
Undergrounding 4 100,000 - - 458,330
2013 84,398 Heat Recovery Expansion 6 350,000 - - 542,728
2014 78,268 Nottingham Park Restrooms 275,000 --
Avon Mall Improvement - 608,000 608,000 12,996
2015 77,473 Nothing Budgeted --- 90,469
2016 71,736 Undergrounding 100,000 -- 62,205
2017 78,545 Undergrounding 158,000 142,000 140,750 -
2018 83,009 Undergrounding 80,000 80,000 - 83,009
2019 83,072 Nothing Budgeted --- 166,081
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ATTACHMENT B
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND HISTORY
2020 81,392 Dancing in the Park - 30,000 - 247,473
2021 82,448 Undergrounding 120,000 -- 329,921
W. Avon Preserve 28,500 28,500 28,500 301,421
Dancing in the Park 30,000 -- 301,421
2022 87,665 Undergrounding 120,000 -- 389,086
Building Electrification Conference 16,000 - 11,312 377,774
2023 91,103 Undergrounding 120,000 -- 468,877
Building Electrification Conference 20,000 -- 468,877
2024 90,000 Undergrounding 100,000 -- 458,877
Building Electrification Conference 20,000 -- 438,877
Notes:
6) The original proposal to extend the Town's Heat Recovery system along the length of the Mall and connect with the
Wyndham and Avon Station was re-evaluated during the process for approving the Wyndham development on Lot 61.
1) Amounts received from 2001-2005 were accounted for in the General Fund. In 2006 a separate fund was established
for the Community Enhancement monies. A transfer from the General Fund in the amount of $235,309 was made to
establish the new Community Enhancement Fund. Because of an oversight, the amount transferred was $2,000 more
than the actual amounts received from 2001 -2005.
2) In 2007, the Town budgeted $60,000 for purchasing wind power. It was subsequently learned that the use of
Community Enhancement funds was not allowed for this purpose. Subsequently, $26,252 was used for an energy audit
of the Town's facilities.
3) The Nottingham Park Pavilion project for which Community Enhancment funds were approved in the amount of
$200,000, was subsequently removed from the Town's long-range CIP program due to the cost of the project and lack of
Town funds available. A total of $40,000 in Community Enhancement funds was used for the design cost, with the
remained turned back as unused.
4) The US Hwy 6 Trail undergrounding project has been delayed due to high project costs related to the Eagle Valley
Trails projects.
5) The Mall Improvement Project was delayed due to the impending development of Lot 61.
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970-748-4134 jhorsley@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Phillips and Council Members FROM: Jim Horsley, Project Engineer
RE: Notice of Award – Upper Buck Creek Road Asphalt Overlay
DATE: January 30, 2024
SUMMARY: This report presents for Council consideration the Notice of Award for construction of the
Upper Buck Creek Road Asphalt Overlay Project as approved in the Town of Avon 2024 Capital Projects
Fund.
DISCUSSION: The Upper Buck Creek Road Asphalt Overlay is a maintenance project along approximately
5,478-Feet of roadway between the Upper Bridge and the Wildwood Road intersection as shown in Figure
1. This section of Buck Creek Road was last paved in 2002. The project consists of the following
components:
• Asphalt Milling
• Asphalt Repair
• Guardrail Adjustment and Replacement in Select Areas
• Asphalt Overlay
• Shouldering
• Pavement Marking Along the Length of the Road
FIGURE 1: Upper Buck Creek Road Asphalt Overlay Site Map
Page 2 of 2
Staff advertised the Upper Buck Creek Road Asphalt Overlay Project for five weeks on Bidnet.com. The Bid
Opening was held on January 11, 2024, and (4) bids were received; 360 Paving LLC with a bid of
$805,601, GM Asphalt Repair LLC with a bid of $805133, Grand River Construction Co. with a bid of
$649,466 and United Companies with a bid of $697,959.
The Town has successfully completed similar projects in recent years with 360 Paving LLC, GM Asphalt
Repair LLC and United Companies but has not worked with Grand River Construction Co. based out of
Glenwood Springs. During the vetting process, the Engineering Department contacted several references
from the provided list of projects completed in recent years by the low bidder, Grand River Construction Co.
References (Pitkin County, City of Glenwood Springs, and Ground Engineering Consultants) were all
positive. This project is relatively straightforward and generally consists of asphalt mill and overlay. Grand
River Construction Co. has successfully completed projects of similar size and scope throughout the
Roaring Fork Valley.
We recommend Notice of Award for the Upper Buck Creek Road Asphalt Overlay Project to Grand
River Construction Co. in the amount of $649,466.
Construction Schedule: The proposed work is scheduled to begin in early May and an approximate
three to four-week construction period is anticipated. Contractually, the work must be completed by June
30, 2024. Liquidated damages will be assessed at $1,500 / day if the project completion date extends after
June 30, 2024 and increased to $3,000 / day after 30 days.
OUTREACH: Staff has been in contact with the MountainStar Homeowners Association thru project
development and bidding and will continue to provide updates for property owners and the public. Press
Releases with project information and work schedules will be issued as construction approaches in the
Spring.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The construction contract for the Project will be funded from the 2024
Street Improvements Projects budget as approved in the Town of Avon 2024 Capital Projects Fund. The Project
cost estimate is shown in Table 1 below and includes 10% contingency.
Table 1: Upper Buck Creek Road Asphalt Overlay Project Cost Estimate
Available Funds Budget $1,292,748
Construction Cost $ 649,466
Design $ 7,920
Geotechnical Testing Services $ 4,000
Contingency (10 %) $ 64,947
Total $ 726,333
RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests Council authorization to award the Upper Buck Creek Road Asphalt
Overlay Project contract to Grand River Construction Co. in the amount of $649,466.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to authorize issuance of Notice of Award for the Upper Buck Creek Road
Asphalt Overlay Project contract to Grand River Construction Co. in the amount of $649,466 as approved in
the Town of Avon 2024 Capital Projects Fund.”
Thank you, Jim
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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 Amy Phillips called the January 23, 2024, Council regular meeting to order at
5:02 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Councilors present in person were Chico Thuon, Rich Carroll,
Lindsay Hardy, Ruth Stanley, Mayor Pro Tem Tamra Underwood, and Mayor Amy Phillips.
Councilor RJ Andrade joined the meeting in person at 5:22 p.m. They were joined by Town
Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, General Government Manager Ineke
de Jong, Town Attorney Nina P. Williams, Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Avon Rec
Director Michael Labagh, Planning Manager Jena Skinner, Housing Long Range Planner Patti
Liermann, and Avon Police Chief Greg Daly.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:00:50
Mayor Phillips initiated the meeting with the Agenda approval process. Without further
discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Underwood motioned to approve the Agenda, as presented.
Councilor Thuon seconded the motion. It was approved with a 6-0 vote of those present.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
Video Start Time: 00:01:07
Mayor Phillips asked if there were any conflicts of interest related to the Agenda, and none
were disclosed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Video Start Time: 00:01:23
Mayor Phillips 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 then clarified that the public
comment section is intended for items not listed in the Agenda, and participation by members
of the public is limited to 3 minutes. She asked if there was any public comment from those
present in the room or virtually.
Kim Schlaepfer, resident of unincorporated Eagle County neighboring Avon, took the podium
to provide feedback to Council on the stop light approved on Highway 6 at the Stonebridge
Intersection. She stated she is an advocate of pedestrian infrastructure and safety but is
disappointed in the decision from Council to support the addition of the stop light which she
sees as a backward solution. She highlighted that at the community meetings held around this
topic, consensus was against having a stop light, and she explained the reasons why she and
her neighbors opposed it. She closed her remarks asking Council to reconsider their decision.
Tom Boyd, resident of Edwards, took the podium to advise Council and the public that he is
running for County Commissioner District 2. He mentioned ongoing projects in Avon and the
use of public-private partnerships and gave a brief synopsis of his professional experience.
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Seth Levy, resident of Eagle, took the podium to ask why the flag policy issue is not on the
Agenda now that the Town has an Interim Town Attorney. He reiterated concerns over the
issue and asked Council to get it added soon to an upcoming Agenda.
Jenny Hetei, owner of the Portofino Jewelry Store in Avon, took the podium to speak of her
concerns of the three grills, lack of ventilation, and mismanaged grease traps at Nozawa
Restaurant. She asked that her concern be put on record and addressed by the Town.
Tim McMahon, resident of Avon, took the podium to speak of the Colorado Sunshine Law and
ask the minutes of the recent Council Meetings be made public asap. He then spoke of the flag
policy issue and asked that Council make it a priority to address it.
No other public comment was made in person nor virtually.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1. PUBLIC HEARING: Second Reading Ordinance 24-01 Adopting Code Text Amendments to
Adopt Community Housing Zone Districts (Planning Manager Jena Skinner)
Video Start Time: 00:18:40
Planning Manager Jena Skinner delivered a presentation related to Ordinance 24-01 which
adopts and amends zoning districts. She described the new community housing zoning districts
proposed by staff and noted there is a language change included for the Intent language, under
Section 6 of the amendment which she delivered by hand to Councilors and read into the
record. Town Manager Heil also added a proposed change to amend the footnotes of 7.20-9
and 7.20-10.
Mayor Phillips opened the floor to the public hearing, and Tim McMahon, resident of Avon,
took the podium and asked if under zoning proposals the 1st floor is reserved for commercial
use and the 2nd floor is reserved for offices, if doctor’s offices would be relegated to a 2nd floor
making it harder to access them. No other public comment was made in person nor virtually
which concluded the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Underwood read into the record three requested amendments to Ordinance
24-02 on second reading, which staff noted as follows:
a) Under the purposes statement: in electronic page 13 of the packet, under 7.20.075 – in the
second sentence on the third line, add the words capitalized to the paragraph as follows:
“A Community Housing zone district intends to provide adequate sites for dedicated
WORKFORCE housing, which, because of the nature and characteristics of Community
Housing design and need, cannot TYPICALLY be adequately regulated by the development
standards prescribed by other standard residential zone districts, PROVIDED HOWEVER
THAT, LIKE OTHER RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICTS, except that adequate light, air, PRIVACY,
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open spaces, and other amenities SUCH AS ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSIT, SCHOOLS, ETC., are
considered appropriate for this use.”
b) At the end of 7.20.075 (a), subsection 4, the word “and” needs to be struck and converted
to a semicolon.
c) At the end of 7.20.075 (a), subsection 5, add the word “and” after the semicolon, and then
end subsection 6 with a period.
After deliberations, Mayor Pro Tem Underwood motioned to approve the second reading of
Ordinance 24-02, with the suggested language proposed to be added by Planning Manager Jena
Skinner relative to Subsection (a) Intent, the two changes provided by Town Manager Eric Heil
to the footnotes of 7.20-9 and 7.20-10, and the three requested changes to the general
purposes clause indicated to staff in paragraphs a), b) and c) above. Councilor Hardy seconded
the motion. It was approved unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
5.2. PUBLIC HEARING: First Reading Ordinance No. 24-02 Adopting Amendments to Avon
Comprehensive Plan to Designate Town Properties for Community Housing Use in the Future
Land Use Map (Planning Manager Jena Skinner)
Video Start Time: 00:36:30
Planning Manager Jena Skinner delivered a presentation related to Ordinance 24-02 which
updates the Avon Comprehensive Plan.
Questions from Council included Councilor Hardy asking why the proposed FLUM still has a
color scheme which she and other Councilors previously asked staff to correct. Town Manager
Eric Heil noted changing the colors in the plan in the time frame allotted would be challenging
and suggested to Councilors that they give staff leeway to adjust the colors later, when
finalizing the map with added clarity. Councilor Andrade asked a question related to the
reduction of parking. Mayor Pro Tem Underwood asked a question related to the creation of
District 12 for a small parcel of land owned by the Town. Councilor Hardy inquired on changes
to District 6 and asked if mentioning the landscape plan would be useful. Mayor Pro Tem
Underwood asked if the document could include the definition of Community Housing.
Mayor Phillips opened the floor to the public hearing and no public comment was made in
person nor virtually which concluded the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Underwood provided a list of edits for Planning Manager Skinner to include in
the text of the Comprehensive Plan, ahead of a second reading of Ordinance 24-02, as follows:
a) under the future land use plan language, electronic page 32 of the packet, she would add
in the second sentence of the paragraph related to community housing the following
additions in capitalized italics and strikethroughs: “AT THAT TIME, Tthe application of
Community Housing as a use has been WAS applied to Town-owned lands only; however,
in all zone districts, except for PUDs, Community Housing is a permitted use and is strongly
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encouraged for any residential or mixed-use developments. The specific Community
Housing Zone Districts (i.e., CHMD, CHHD 1 and 2, CHMU 1 and 2) have purposefully not
been designated in the FLUM with the intention that the appropriate SPECIFIC Community
Housing Zone District necessary for implementation will occur at the time of zoning
approval.”
b) Add a footnote to bottom of electronic page 32 sending readers to the definition of
Community Housing
c) In electronic page 35, add Policy E.1.7: Encourage Community Housing Development on
non-Town-owned lands.
d) She agreed to defer the railroad corridor issue to another year.
e) In electronic page 39, relative to District 6, in the introductory paragraph where it talks
about “The area’s high visibility from I-70 makes it important to the Town’s image” add “,
INCLUDING PARTICULARLY THE NORTH SIDE OF I-70 EXIT 167 AS THE TOWN’S I-70
GATEWAY (SEE FURTHER BELOW)”.
f) In electronic page 39, at the end of the last paragraph where it states “, efforts have been
made to screen the existing buildings and facilities and ensure that they blend into the
surrounding environment.” add language that indicates in a professional way that “future
developments should do something similar or identical.”
g) In electronic page 41, make it clear that it is District 6’s Gateway Parcel to make sure the
reader knows it still refers to District 6’s section and principals.
h) In electronic page 41, in the first paragraph under the diagram amend the text to state:
“vehicle VEHICULAR primary entrance to Avon for RESIDENTS AND visitors”.
i) In electronic page 41, in the second paragraph relative to Gateway Design Principles, add a
bullet in professional language to indicate that massing of buildings should be appropriate
for the existing neighborhood which needs to be considered.
j) She asked for additional language to be added to the District 12 residential area on the
north side of I-70 relative to the height of the construction. She asked that staff look to
Nottingham Road language for inspiration on adding requirements for this section of
District 12.
After deliberations, Mayor Pro Tem Underwood motioned to approve the first reading of
Ordinance 24-02, with the amendments she provided in paragraphs a) to j) above. Councilor
Hardy seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
5.3. Work Session: Discussion with Traer Creek representatives regarding Potential Amendments
to Village (at Avon) Planned Unit Development Guide (Town Manager Eric Heil)
Video Start Time: 01:03:33
Town Manager Eric Heil introduced the topic of potential amendments to the Village (at Avon)
Planned Unit Development Guide and introduced Community Development Director Matt
Pielsticker. They were joined in person by representatives of Traer Creek which included
Dominick Mauriello of Mauriello Planning Group, Richard Gollis of the Concord Group, and
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Michael Lindholm on behalf of the ownership group. Pielsticker delivered a presentation to
Councilors related to the PUD plan and amendments to the Village (at Avon), which Mauriello
supplemented with additional information. He added that Traer Creek owners are supportive
of the updates included in the presentation presented to Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Underwood asked for the development time frame of Avondale apartments
and Tract E which are in the area, and Heil responded that Avondale hinges on the amendment
to the PUD, and hiring of an architectural firm, so that a better time frame can be provided but
he estimates approximately 3 months for architectural design, and grading and some site work
in fall of 2024, with the hope that the project can begin in spring of 2025. He added Tract E is
similar in timeframe. Councilor Hardy asked how Town tax credits would be impacted by the
PUD amendment, which Heil explained.
Mayor Phillips opened the floor to public comment, and Mike Imhof with the Vail Valley
Foundation took the podium to speak of workforce housing issues and in support of the PUD
amendments proposed. Elyse Howard with Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley took the podium
and spoke in support of initiatives that add affordable housing in the Town of Avon.
Enmanuel Benavides, resident of Avon, spoke virtually to inquire on property taxes that the
PUD amendment might have on residents, as well as impacts of more housing on a deficient
postal service in Avon. No other public comment was made in person nor virtually.
After public comment, Councilor Andrade agreed with the concept of directing staff to work on
a PUD update and amendment and noted he wants something specific to look at.
Councilor Carroll moved to authorize Staff to prepare and submit a Major PUD Amendment to
the Village (at Avon) PUD Guide as co-applicants with Traer Creek LLC. Councilor Stanley
seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
5.4. Work Session: Comprehensive Review of Potential Community Housing Projects (Town
Manager Eric Heil and Planning Director Matt Pielsticker)
Video Start Time: 02:13:10
Town Manager Eric Heil and Planning Director Matt Pielsticker delivered a presentation related
to a comprehensive Review of Potential Community Housing Projects. He explained that this is
a 20 to 30-year vision of housing needs and strategies. He fielded questions from Councilors on
the components of the presentation, and correlated availability of lot inventory with water
rights. A healthy discussion among Councilors and staff ensued, including its impact on postal
service.
Mayor Phillips opened the floor to public comment, and Steve Coyer, resident of Avon, took
the podium to encourage council to proceed with this initiative. He added context and
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information on water rights, water impacts and the need for housing for the water authority.
Chris Jarnot with the Vail Valley Foundation took the podium to state that they too are
interested in more housing for the community and echoed thanks for the amount of work Avon
Staff has put in to identify where housing opportunities exist.
Emily Peyton with Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley took the podium to convey the sense of
desperation from community members she interacts with to get access to inclusive housing
alternatives in the Valley.
No other public comment was made in person nor virtually.
Mayor Phillips stated she agrees with the priorities included in the materials and the table.
Mayor Pro Tem Underwood stated the table format is very useful for people and she
encouraged that time be spent refining information in the table. She also appreciated the 20-
year time frame used. She added that the use of the concept of “opportunity” is better than
calling it a plan, noting that pursuing opportunities in the table should not distress landowners
and neighbors included in the table. Town Manager Heil highlighted that this study is
conceptual and looks at everything possible and that staff worked with landowners included in
the table so that they were not unnecessarily distressed, thus concluding the work session.
5.5. Work Session: Hoffmann Commercial Parking Management (Interim Town Attorney Nina
Williams)
Video Start Time: 02:53:45
Interim Town Attorney Nina P. Williams moderated the work session related to Hoffman
Commercial Parking Management. Alberto Castellon, Senior Vice President with 5-Star Valet,
and John Conway, Executive Vice President with Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS)
took the podium to engage in the discussion. Discussions included glitches in the system that
monitors private parking, bilingual signage at more regular intervals, ease of use of the QR code
and parking system on the back end. During the meeting, Councilor Thuon attempted to use
the system and it caused a 15-minute max allowance of parking while Councilor Stanley was
able to select a free 3-hour allowance as indicated by Castellon. Additional deliberations ensued
related to communication and roll-out of the system by Hoffman properties.
Mayor Phillips opened the floor to public comment, and Patty Sommerville-Cony, business
owner of Nest Furnishings in Avon, took the podium and noted that the communication with
local business owners that Castellon and Conway described as excellent has been everything
but excellent. She asked that they do away with the $87 dollar fee. She highlighted that the
original intention she remembers was to mirror parking fees that the Town of Avon managed
parking was implementing but then they did not and added more fees.
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Seth Levy, consultant of local business owners impacted, stated that the $87 fee has been
issued in error numerous times. He questioned the veracity of how many people have parked
in Avon under the parking studies. He highlighted the importance of guarantying drunk drivers
the ability to park their vehicles overnight. He closed his remarks by asking if Hoffman owns
any of these parking companies.
Carl Foster, resident of Avon, took the podium to highlight that it is a new concept for everyone,
and it is a matter of education and signage, because no one wants to pay for parking.
Donna Lang, owner of Home Outfitters in Avon, took the podium to state that her conversations
and interactions with Castellon have been wonderful. She also said that she does not remember
Castellon’s team meeting with her and her staff to educate them on how the system would
work. She asked that they meet with her and her staff. She said artificial intelligence isn’t
infallible and it goes back to people using it correctly. She asked for a ticket booth at Hoffman,
and 2–3-hour complimentary parking for customers. She highlighted there wasn’t enough
communication during the rollout and there needs to be better communication because
ultimately, they will go out of business with these bad practices.
Jeni Hetti, owner of Portofino Jewelers, said she is done with Avon and will close her business
in April because Hoffman has raised her rent by $1,800 and parking management is very badly
handled. She wondered how much stake in these parking companies Hoffman has. She said the
system in place is very complicated compared to a gate and physical machines to pay for
parking with your card.
Joe Peplinski, owner of P. Furniture and Design in Avon, took the podium to state that he does
not believe it is necessary yet to pay for parking. He noted the system that was set up does not
protect users from abuse. He highlighted there are limited legal recourses against managed
parking on private property. He concluded his remarks stating that managed parking companies
can’t succeed without going after their customers.
Tim McMahon, resident of Avon, took the podium and cursed at and insulted the
representatives of the managed parking companies. Given that he had previously cursed from
the back of the Council Chambers twice at the representatives of the managed parking
companies and had already been warned by Police Chief Daly to maintain decorum on two
separate occasions, he was pulled aside by Chief Daly a third time and was given a third warning
to maintain decorum and avoid disrupting the meeting with profanity when giving public
comment to Council. At that time, Councilor Andrade stepped away from his seat to speak to
McMahon separately and they both walked back to the podium together with assurances from
Councilor Andrade to his fellow Councilors that because he was McMahon’s old boss, Councilor
Andrade would try to help ensure that McMahon maintained order and decorum in addressing
Council.
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When McMahon took the podium for a second attempt at providing public comment, in
reference to managed parking representatives in the room, he stated that they don’t live here,
they are from Aurora which is not even Denver, and this has affected of lot of people’s lives
here, and they are presenting BS numbers, and that doesn’t matter, what matters is the human
element, and he asked if any of them came up to Avon and chilled for a week to see how these
business run or if they stayed in Naples working on their tan because they look darker than
him. Councilors exclaimed distaste for this remark and Councilor Andrade asked him to focus.
McMahon then added this was not meant to be racist while Mayor Phillips asked that
McMahon listen to Councilor Andrade or that he will be removed from Council Chambers by
Chief Daly. McMahon then stated it is ridiculous how this has come around and been
communicated to a community they are coming into. He stated he cannot give the rest of his
message because Councilor Andrade will interject, thus concluding his public comment.
Brian Nolan, local business owner in Avon, stated the system stinks as does the signage around
it. He said communication has not been great. He thanked Castellon for every contact Castellon
has dealt with, highlighting that every person Nolan referred to Castellon was handled well. He
noted that sports games take more than 120 minutes and parking is impacting all his
restaurants. He asked that they take that into consideration and make 3 hours free parking and
come up with a more welcoming system. He closed remarks highlighting that all ski towns have
free evening parking and Hoffman properties are the only ones going against that which will kill
bars and restaurants on their properties.
Cassidy Kodas, partner of Southside Benderz, stated her appreciation for Castellon and what
he has put up with so far. She said there has been negligence in contacting local businesses to
ensure that managed parking is rolled out successfully. She highlighted the importance of
catering to locals and ski-resort-related tourism. She noted that her business partners have not
been able to contact Castellon with ease. She closed her remarks stating that managed parking
via cellphone only is not how most places in Colorado work, let alone Avon.
Enmanuel Benavides, resident of Avon, took the podium virtually to state that this is a
predatory situation happening with parking in Avon and it is not helping local businesses nor
the community. He said the system is as inconvenient as possible so that guests will have to
pay the $87 parking fee, and rents are high enough as it is to have to deal with parking lot fees.
No other public comment was made in person nor virtually.
After being prompted by Councilor Thuon, Conway stated that Hoffman has no participation or
ownership interest in Parking Revenue Recovery Services, and he is willing to provide evidence
to that effect.
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Town Manager Heil stated to Councilors that Town Staff will work with 5-Star Valet to ensure
that community concerns are addressed with a comprehensive approach from different
departments. Mayor Pro Tem Underwood asked Heil for additional information and details on
Staff members who will work on this task which included the Director of Community
Development, the Chief of Police, the Town Manager and the Town Attorney, which concluded
the work session.
6. MINUTES
6.1. Approval of January 9, 2024, Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui
Casanueva)
Video Start Time: 04:45:05
Councilor Thuon presented a motion to approve the Minutes from January 9, 2024.
Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. They were approved unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
6.2. Approval of January 16, 2024, Special Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui
Casanueva)
Councilor Thuon presented a motion to approve the Minutes from January 16, 2024.
Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. They were approved unanimously with a 7-0 vote.
7. WRITTEN REPORTS
7.1. January 16th Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Abstract (Planner II Max Morgan)
7.2. Fourth Quarter 2023 Department Goal Update (Town Manager Eric Heil)
7.3. Monthly Financials (Senior Accountant Dean Stockdale)
7.4. E-Bike Rebate 2023 Program Update (Communications Manager Liz Wood)
7.5. 2024 Construction Activity Update (Development Coordinator Emily Block)
7.6. Planning Updates (Planner II Max Morgan)
** Indicates topic will be discussed at future agenda’s
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
Video Start Time: 04:46:18
Mayor Pro Tem Underwood reminded the public that the Eaglebend Pocket Park
Redevelopment second community meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024,
from 5 to 7 p.m. and dinner will be provided at 5:30 p.m. at the Eaglebend Apartments
Community Room.
Councilor Stanley reported back to Council on her attendance to the latest CASE
Committee. She mentioned Avon does not have an entry monument sign, and asked if
there is a sign for the stage yet. She then asked if this could be something the Town could
explore, and Town Manager Heil noted it opens a discussion that could take place during
quarterly department goals and budgets to address this task.
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Councilor Thuon highlighted that there is an upcoming meeting on January 30, 2024, at 5
p.m. between Avon Staff and all business owners from the land to be annexed in Eagle Vail
which seeks to address concerns from that neighborhood and will take place at Town Hall.
Councilor Carroll asked for plow drivers to be advised that they have been doing a good
job plowing streets during the last storm cycle.
Mayor Phillips stated she likes the quarterly updates and wants to make sure the 2024
quarterly update will be sent, and General Government Manager de Jong advised these
quarterly updates will take place in a February Regular Council Meeting.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business before Council, Mayor Phillips moved to adjourn the
regular meeting. The time was 9:53 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:
________________________________
Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor Amy Phillips ___________________________________
Tamra Underwood
Ruth Stanley
Lindsay Hardy
RJ Andrade
Rich Carroll
Chico Thuon
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AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING ABSTRACT FOR TOWN COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00PM
100 MIKAELA WAY – AVON COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (CHAIRPERSON)
MEETING COMMENCED AT 5:05PM. A ROLLCALL WAS TAKEN, AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS BRAD CHRISTIANSON,
KEVIN HYATT, BILL GLANER, AND ANTHONY SEKINGER WERE PRESENT. ALSO PRESENT WERE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER, AICP, PLANNING MANAGER JENA SKINNER, AICP, PLANNER II MAX
MORGAN, AND APPLICANT JEFF MAUS. COMMISSIONERS TOM SCHAEFER AND OLIVIA COOK WERE NOT IN ATTENDANCE.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: COMMISSIONER CHRISTIANSON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. COMMISSIONER GLANER
SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
THERE WERE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. FILE #TMP24001 | TEMPORARY USE 331 METCALF RD (PLANNING MANAGER, JENA SKINNER)
ACTION: COMMISSIONER SEKINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION WITH THE TWO CONDITIONS
INCLUDED IN THE STAFF REPORT. COMMISSIONER CHRISTIANSON SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
4.2. FILE #REZ23001 | SLOPESIDE REZONING APPLICATION (PLANNING MANAGER, JENA SKINNER)
ACTION: COMMISSIONER GLANER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION AS PRESENTED IN THE STAFF
REPORT. COMMISSIONER HYATT SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1. JANUARY 17, 2024, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
5.2. RECORD OF DECISION MJR23005
5.3. 2024 PZC MEETING SCHEDULE
ACTION: COMMISSIONER SEKINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COMMISSIONER HYATT
SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
6. FUTURE MEETINGS
6.1. FEBRUARY 21, 2024 (WEDNESDAY)
6.2. MARCH 11, 2024 (MONDAY)
7. STAFF UPDATES
7.1. CODE TEXT AMENDMENT CTA23002 COMMUNITY HOUSING ZONE DISTRICTS
7.2. SUN ROAD/EAST AVON SUB-AREA MASTER PLANS & THE DDA MEETING
7.3. EAGLEBEND POCKET PARK
_______________________________________________________________________________
7.4. WAYFINDING CAPSTONE PROJECT
7.5. PZC BOARD - POSITIONS
8. ADJOURN
ACTION: COMMISSIONER SEKINGER ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 6:02PM.
THESE MEETING NOTES 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 RECORDING OF THE MEETING, WHICH
CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE BY SUBMITTING A PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST.
RESPECTFULLY,
MAX MORGAN
970-748-4012 eblock@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Phillips and Council members
FROM: Emily Block, Community Development Coordinator
RE: 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Schedule
DATE: January 29, 2024
SUMMARY: This report provides an update on the Planning and Zoning Commission Schedule for 2024.
For the month of February, the schedule will remain the first and third Tuesday of the month (except for the
second meeting switching to Wednesday due to the holiday weekend).
Beginning in March, the schedule will change to the second and fourth Monday of each month so that the
Planning and Zoning Commission always meets the night prior to Council. When a holiday falls on a
Monday, that Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be cancelled. There are dates in October and
November where the second and fourth Monday does not correlate with Council meetings, and those two
dates have been adjusted accordingly to occur the night prior to Council.
ATTACHMENT A: 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Schedule
MONTH DATE DAY
January 3-Jan W
17-Jan W
February 6-Feb Tu
21-Feb W
March 11-Mar M
25-Mar M
April 8-Apr M
22-Apr M
May 13-May M
June 10-Jun M
24-Jun M *VIRTUAL
July 8-Jul M
22-Jul M
August 12-Aug M
26-Aug M
September 9-Sep M
23-Sep M
October 21-Oct M *VIRTUAL
November 11-Nov M
18-Nov M
December 9-Dec M
Planning and Zoning Commission 2024 Schedule
ATTACHMENT A: PZC SCHEDULE
CASE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024
IN PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL
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1. ROLL CALL
Present: Committee Chair Doug Jimenez, Committee Member Danielle McNair, Pedro Campos, Calyn Rieger
Thomas Walsh and Town Council Member Ruth Stanley
Staff: Culture, Arts & Special Events Manager Danita Dempsey, and Special Events Coordinator Chelsea Van
Winkle
Absent: Committee Member Lisa Mattis, and Justin Chesney and Town Council Member Lindsay Hardy
The meeting was called to order at 12:31 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were made.
3. MINUTES
Committee Member Calyn Rieger motioned to approve the minutes from November 16, 2023. Committee Member Thomas
Walsh seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
4. STAFF UPDATE
CASE Manager Dempsey quickly went through the 2024 approved budget, Fireworks in Avon Recap and Avon Arts
Celebration additional date which are included in the committee packet (available at Avon.org).
CASE Manager Dempsey then reviewed that the CASE committee has two open seats and there have been four applicants.
There are two new applicants and two currently sitting on the CASE committee. The goal is to get in front of Council so they
can choose the new committee members by end of February.
Research Culture Plans
CASE Manager Dempsey detailed out the plan for going to look at different communities and beginning our culture
research. She explained that multiple communities could be visited together as a day trip or overnight. As well as, that there
could be dates where the monthly CASE meeting is canceled and the group visits communities instead. Once the team gets
the communities scheduled, they will scheduled time on everyone’s calendar.
CASE Manager Dempsey then reviewed the Silverthorne Art and Culture plan included in the committee packet (available
at Avon.org). She stated they are updating the plan in 2024 and hiring a consultant so it will be interesting to see what they
come up with and what we can learn from it. When you look at the list of everyone involved, it is a lot of people to get
together and figure out who best fits to make the plan. It is impressive how many people came together to make it happen.
She stated that the CASE committee and staff have good structure and bones to start their cultural plan.
CASE Manager Dempsey explained the work we have done with our strategic plan, may have been ahead of ourselves and
now is our time. The work that Town Manager wants to do is making the strategic plan like others in the Town of Avon. One
thing we have been charged with is “Culture is….” and she pointed out that Silverthorne tried to answer this through quotes.
CASE Manager Dempsey told the committee that she tasks everyone to think about what culture means to you as a
resident of Avon. As well as to start think about what questions we need to ask when we go visit. She explained her
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questions are what the policies are (who, the how, etc.), what was their process (in spaces, brainstorming, white board,
etc.), did you do a needs assessment, what is their criteria for success, etc. From their research and plan, it looks like
Silverthorne used the “Before I Die” project to help springboard and helped them develop their plans. We are charged with
mapping out the steps and CASE Manager Dempsey said she liked how Silverthorne does. Before we map out the steps,
do we need a needs assessment ourselves?
The Committee commented/inquired:
A. Are we going to make a plan like Silverthorne’s? Would a consultant help?
B. I don’t think we need a specific assessment about what they want as we have asked the community already in our
surveys.
C. The community survey is such a massive document that some of the information we are looking for may get diluted
or lost. I think it may be beneficial to have people ask those questions at events.
D. A target survey that is more focused on culture and arts may be needed.
E. What struck me is all the people listed that helped with Town of Silverthorne. I like that they opened it up and did an
advisory committee.
F. We bring in all these different aspects of the community and then send them the survey. We “choose” who the
survey goes to and who are community is made up of.
G. Silverthorne has done a great job in getting a shared vision to get this done.
H. Besides surveys, to open the floor more is offering round table discussions.
I. I liked the way Silverthorne mapped up at the steps and goals at a glance.
J. Their goals at a glance are really clear. We have done a lot of this work and accomplished a lot of it too.
CASE Manager Dempsey responded that when I think about the process, I think yes, we make a plan similar to Silverthorne
and that may include help from a consultant.
CASE Manager Dempsey said in the next community survey, we will focus more on arts and culture instead of events. The
community survey will be conducted this year. She liked the idea of adding culture and arts themed questions into our
Intercept Survey’s at summer events.
Special Events Coordinator Van Winkle explained that Town of Silverthorne got lucky that Lake Dillon Theatre left the Town
of Dillon and was looking for a space, so Silverthorne jumped on bringing them to Silverthorne and I think it really helped
skyrocketed their cultural goals. With the Vail Valley Art Guild, hopefully they can help us do the same.
Culture Ideas and Thoughts
To get the committee thinking about the Avon Culture, CASE Manager Dempsey posed the questions, “when a visitor is
coming to Avon or Beaver Creek, as soon as they exit what’s the impressions?” and “do they know they transitioned to
Beaver Creek?”. There is no Welcome to Avon.
The Committee commented/inquired:
A. They panic because of the roundabouts.
B. We still don’t have a Welcome to Avon sign.
C. Denver Airport has done a campaign about aliens maybe we should poke fun at a “roundabout town”.
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D. Minturn has done a really interesting job; they have the best sign coming into town, you know you have arrived.
E. Vail created these things over the off ramps, Edwards has the Mikaela Sign and Eagle has a welcome sign at the
roundabouts.
F. I happened to visit the City of Delta and they call themselves the city of Murals. They have collection of historic and
new murals that they now focus on.
G. What are we known for and identify those things.
H. Do Vail and Eagle have culture and arts plans?
I. Vail is building the arts in residence program and having a home base for artists. They are doing a culture arts
center on the east side of the Lionshead parking garage. This facility could be many years down the road.
J. The space that we have and the development coming in are their stipulations that these developers must contribute
to the community. How do we make that when they develop, they are required to include art and community
projects.
K. The Development group could maybe put some money aside to help with arts and culture and develop more of a
community.
L. The Skate Plaza is a huge art opportunity, Should the art in the skate plaza be part of that budget or CASE?
i) We discussed that the Skate Plaza would be a mirror of the community, through an expression of art. It is a
meaningful part of the project.
M. Will we be going back to the Creative Industries Summit in Pueblo?
CASE Manager Dempsey stated that the Town of Avon needs to work across departments so when we build a new
building, we make sure they include art.
CASE Manager Dempsey sits on the Town of Eagle MEAC committee and shared that Eagle does not have a culture plan,
but they are being charged with who they are, what they want, etc. She shared that she had reached out to Town of Vail,
and they are in the process of finalizing their strategic plan for arts. She explained that this work is s ometimes like throwing
spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks or the tactics come before the vision and strategy.
CASE Manager Dempsey said that the Town of Avon has a budget to take the CASE committee back to Colorado Creative
Industries Summit and that if the entire committee was able to attend that, it would be fantastic.
CASE Manager Dempsey again requested that the next step would be that the CASE committees begin researching and
that information be compiled into a One Drive, that way everyone can drop in information and can be ready to talk about it
next meeting.
5. CLOSING COMMENTS
CASE Manager Dempsey gave a final update about staffing and told the committee we are interviewing a couple applicants
for the Special Events position and hopefully will have someone in the seat by the end of February.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Chelsea Van Winkle
Specials Events Manager
970-748-4106 csimmons@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Phillips and Council members
FROM: Chase Simmons, Financial Analyst
RE: 3rd Quarter RETT Sales and Exemption Report
DATE: February 13th, 2024
SUMMARY: The 3rd quarter of 2023 generated similar RETT revenues compared to prior years. Four
primary exemptions were applied for and approved in the 3rd quarter of 2023. There were no Mi Casa
applications approved in the 3rd quarter of 2023.
BACKGROUND: Prior to 2020, section 17 and 18 were the only primary residence exemptions available to
buyers in Avon. On November 12th, 2019, Council adopted Ordinance 19-05 which provides a 3rd primary
residence RETT exemption. Under this new exemption, purchasers may apply for an exemption up to
$240,000 of consideration paid, or up to $4,800 in RETT Relief. There are new conditions which must be
met to qualify for section 19, which are shown in Attachment A, SUMMARY OF PRIMARY RESIDENCE
RETT EXEMPTIONS.
In 2021, Mi Casa was approved to provide $900,000 in funds to qualifying participants. Of the $900,000
approved, $847,222 was contributed by the Town for 13 properties. In 2022, Council approved $1,200,000
in funds for Mi Casa with the goal to provide financial assistance for 16-20 homebuyers in 2022. This is an
increase of $300,000, compared to 2021. In 2023, Council again approved $1,200,000 in funds for Mi
Casa. There were $273,758 total carryover funds from 2022, for a total of $1,473,758 in funds for 2023.
ANALYSIS:
RETT Exemptions Granted 2021 – 2023
In 2023, four primary residence exemptions were granted in the 3rd quarter. This is the same number of
exemptions granted in the 3rd quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 5 exemptions granted in the 3rd quarter of
2021. In the 3rd quarter of 2023, $12,800 was granted in RETT Relief, which is $1,300 more than 2022,
which granted $11,500 and $16,000 less than 2021, which granted $28,800.
RETT Exemptions Granted 3rd Quarter Trend
Type Of Exemption 2021 2022 2023
Section (17) 9 4 4
Section (18) 0 0 0
Section (19) 0 0 0
Total 9 4 4
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3rd Quarter Primary Residence Exemptions Granted
Month Avon Neighborhood Purchase Price of
Property
Exemption
Section
Amount
Exempt
July East Avon $1,275,000 17 $3,200
August Wildridge $1,750,000 17 $3,200
September East Avon $1,550,000 17 $3,200
September Town Core $985,000 17 $3,200
Total 4 $12,800
3rd Quarter Activity
Actual RETT revenue for the 3rd quarter of 2023 totaled $1,195,051. This correlates to a total of $59.8
million in property sales.
Total RETT Activity ‐ 3rd Quarter 2023
July August September
Total RETT Revenue $268,804 $525,588 $387,859
Total Exemptions $3,200 $3,200 $6,400
Total RETT $272,004 $528,788 $394,259
Total Sales $13,600,200 $26,439,400 $19,712,950
28,800 11,500 12,800
‐150.43%
10.16%
‐
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
2021 2022 2023
3rd Quarter RETT Relief Granted
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3-Year Average RETT Activity
Based on a 3-year average, July and September RETT revenues reflect a negative variance of 32.01%,
and 1.42% respectively. August RETT revenues reflect a positive variance of 26.85%.
3‐Year Average RETT Revenue Trend
2021‐2023
July August September
Total RETT Revenue $395,338 $414,333 $393,459
Total Exemptions $5,333 $8,100 $4,267
Total RETT $400,672 $422,433 $397,726
Total Sales $20,033,600 $21,121,650 $19,886,293
% Variance ‐32.01% 26.85% ‐1.42%
RECOMMENDATION: This is submitted as a written report; therefore, I have no recommendations for
Council.
Thank you,
Chase Simmons
ATTACHMENT A: SUMMARY OF PRIMARY RESIDENCE RETT EXEMPTIONS
Exemptions Section (17) Section (18) Section (19)
Amount $160,000 $160,000 $240,000
Home Value Cap None None $700,000
Eagle County
Employee
N/A Yes Yes
Affidavit of Primary
Residence
Yes Yes Yes
Promissory Note 1 year 1 year 3 years
Lien Yes Yes Yes
970-748-4106 csimmons@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Phillips and Council members
FROM: Joel McCracken, Finance Manager
RE: 4th Quarter RETT Sales and Exemption Report
(Tentative Data)
DATE: February 13th, 2024
SUMMARY: The 3rd quarter of 2023 generated similar RETT revenues compared to prior years. Four
primary exemptions were applied for and approved in the 3rd quarter of 2023. There was one Mi Casa
application approved in the 4th quarter of 2023.
BACKGROUND: Prior to 2020, section 17 and 18 were the only primary residence exemptions available to
buyers in Avon. On November 12th, 2019, Council adopted Ordinance 19-05 which provides a 3rd primary
residence RETT exemption. Under this new exemption, purchasers may apply for an exemption up to
$240,000 of consideration paid, or up to $4,800 in RETT Relief. There are new conditions which must be
met in order to qualify for section 19, which are shown in Attachment A, SUMMARY OF PRIMARY
RESIDENCE RETT EXEMPTIONS.
In 2021, Mi Casa was approved to provide $900,000 in funds to qualifying participants. Of the $900,000
approved, $847,222 was contributed by the Town for 13 properties. In 2022, Council approved $1,200,000
in funds for Mi Casa with the goal to provide financial assistance for 16-20 homebuyers in 2022. This is an
increase of $300,000, compared to 2021. In 2023, Council again approved $1,200,000 in funds for Mi
Casa. There were $273,758 total carryover funds from 2022, for a total of $1,473,758 in funds for 2023.
ANALYSIS:
RETT Exemptions Granted 2021 – 2023
In 2023, one primary residence exemptions were granted in the 4th quarter. This is a decrease of 4
exemptions granted in 4thquarter of 2022 and a decrease of 12 exemptions granted in the 4th quarter of
2021. In the 4th quarter of 2023, $4,800 was granted in RETT Relief, which is $11,200 less than 2022,
which granted $16,000 and $39,700 less than 2021, which granted $44,500.
RETT Exemptions Granted 4th Quarter Trend
Type Of Exemption 2021 2022 2023
Section (17) 9 5 0
Section (18) 2 0 0
Section (19) 2 0 1
Total 13 5 1
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4th Quarter Primary Residence Exemptions Granted
Month Avon Neighborhood Purchase Price of
Property
Exemption
Section
Amount
Exempt
October
November
December West Avon $545,000 19 $4,800
Total 1 $4,800
4th Quarter Activity
Actual RETT revenue for the 4th quarter of 2023 totaled $2,482,768. This correlates to a total of $124.1
million in property sales.
Total RETT Activity ‐ 4th Quarter 2023
October November December
Total RETT Revenue $762,378 $277,725 $1,442,666
Total Exemptions $0 $0 $4,800
Total RETT $762,378 $277,725 $1,447,466
Total Sales $38,118,900 $13,886,250 $72,373,278
44,500 16,000 4,800
‐178.13%
‐233.33% ‐
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
2021 2022 2023
4th Quarter RETT Relief Granted
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3-Year Average RETT Activity
Based on a 3-year average, Octoboer & November RETT revenues reflect a negative variance of 8.18%,
and 47.98% respectively. December RETT revenues reflect a positive variance of 43.77%.
3‐Year Average RETT Revenue Trend
2021‐2023
October November December
Total RETT Revenue $830,257 $533,886 $1,003,428
Total Exemptions $6,400 $5,767 $9,600
Total RETT $836,657 $539,653 $1,013,028
Total Sales $41,832,850 $26,982,629 $50,651,400
% Variance ‐8.18% ‐47.98% 43.77%
RECOMMENDATION: This is submitted as a written report; therefore, I have no recommendations for
Council.
Thank you,
Joel McCracken
ATTACHMENT A: SUMMARY OF PRIMARY RESIDENCE RETT EXEMPTIONS
Exemptions Section (17) Section (18) Section (19)
Amount $160,000 $160,000 $240,000
Home Value Cap None None $700,000
Eagle County
Employee
N/A Yes Yes
Affidavit of Primary
Residence
Yes Yes Yes
Promissory Note 1 year 1 year 3 years
Lien Yes Yes Yes
970-390-2014 ewilson@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Phillips and Council members
FROM: Eva Wilson, Public Works Director
RE: I-70 Coalition Update – Advocacy Efforts
DATE: February 5, 2024
SUMMARY: The purpose of this written report is to provide an update on recent I-70 Coalition advocacy efforts. The
I-70 Coalition is a non-profit organization representing 28 local governments and businesses along Colorado’s I-70
mountain corridor. Their mission is to enhance public accessibility and mobility in the I-70 Central Mountain Corridor
and adjoining dependent counties and municipalities through the implementation of joint public and private
transportation management efforts.
Three advocacy letters for the I-70 mountain corridor were sent to 1) Governor Jared Polis, 2) CDOT Director of
Transit and Rail, and 3) the Colorado Transportation Commission.
BACKGROUND: In 2002, CDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a Draft Programmatic
Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the I-70 mountain corridor.
In the fall of 2003, concerned with the limited scope of the draft PEIS and recognizing the importance of the I70
mountain corridor to the economic well-being of the region, several county and municipal jurisdictions came together
to discuss transportation planning that could meet current and future needs for a 50-year window. The community
leaders also desired that the transportation plans minimize environmental impacts, and preserve the unique local
character of the counties and towns in the corridor. The needs, desires, and values of the communities needed to be
reflected in the plans. In January 2004, numerous local governments formalized the I-70 Coalition by adopting an
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), forming the Interstate 70 Central Mountain Transportation Corridor Coalition (I-
70 Coalition).
In 2007, when it appeared the PEIS would support the alternative of creating six lanes along the entire corridor and
only plan for 25 years into the future, the director of CDOT. Russell George recognized the need for broader
stakeholder input into the I70 PEIS process and created the Collaborative Effort (CE.) The CE is made up of 27
diverse stakeholder groups, and the group was charged with developing a Consensus Recommendation. CDOT and
FHWA stated that if consensus could be reached by the CE, that consensus decision would be recognized in the
Record of Decision. In June 2008, the Collaborative Effort developed a consensus recommendation which became
the I-70 Coalition’s Regionally Preferred Alternative.
In March 2011, the Final PEIS was released and in June 2011, the Record of Decision (ROD) was signed. This ROD
is the final step in the Tier 1 NEPA process. It does not authorize any construction or result in direct impacts.
Subsequent Tier 2 NEPA processes will be completed to develop and evaluate specific projects consistent with this
Tier 1 decision.
From 2011 to current, the I-70 Coalition has had four focus areas: Advocate for Improvements on the I-70 Mountain
Corridor, Active Involvement in I-70 Plans and Processes Affecting the I-70 Mountain Corridor, Information Sharing
and Outreach, and Travel Demand Management.
ADVOCACY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Attachment A: Letter to Governor Polis. Gov Polis opened the I-70 Mountain Express Lanes (MEXLs) for
additional days and hours around holidays, above the Agreement between CDOT and FHWA. I-70
Coalition is concerned with the safety impacts of this action and requests future decisions to include a
collaborative decision-making approach.
• Attachment B: Letter to CDOT Division Director of Transit & Rail. The CDOT Transit program (Bustang
and Pegasus) has been wildly successful. The West Route has had growing pains. Currently, Bustang
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does not offer reservations to reserve a seat and passengers have been left at bus stops. The letter
advocates for a Reservation System. In addition, I-70 Coalition is advocating for frequency discounts, a
single ticketing online platform, and bike space reservations on the Pegasus.
• Attachment C: Letter to the Colorado Transportation Commission. The I-70 Coalition urges the
Transportation Commission to ensure the I-70 mountain corridor has adequate and equal representation in
CDOT funding conversations, particularly on the Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC)
where funding allocations are discussed.
No Action is needed at this time.
Thank you, Eva
ATTACHMENT A: November 28, 2023, I-70 Mountain Corridor advocacy letter to Governor Polis
ATTACHMENT B: November 9, 2023, I-70 Mountain Corridor advocacy letter to the Director of Transit and Rail
ATTACHMENT C: November 8, 2023, I-70 Mountain Corridor advocacy letter to the Colorado Transportation
Commission
November 28, 2023
The Honorable Jared Polis, Governor Shoshana Lew, Executive Director
State of Colorado Colorado Department of Transportation
Dear Governor Polis and Director Lew,
We are writing to share our concern with the decision to open the Mountain Express Lanes
(MEXLs) for additional days and hours around the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year
Holidays. While the request does not in itself violate the formal agreement between CDOT and
FHWA governing use of the Peak Period Shoulder Lanes (PPSLs) in the corridor, it nonetheless
raises several serious concerns that we want to express.
According to the Record of Decision (ROD) issued by the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 2011, the PPSLs are a temporary, non-
infrastructure improvement. They are intended to “buy time” to provide congestion relief
during high volume travel times until a long-term solution is implemented. Based on the safety
and operational concerns of the narrow shoulders and the uniqueness of operating a PPSL,
FHWA agreed to implement the I-70 PPSLs with the expectation that the operations would be
closely managed and limited to peak congestion periods on ly.
When the MEXL lanes are open, there is no emergency shoulder of any kind for a 13-mile
stretch of interstate. That section of Interstate 70 is unquestionably safer when there is a break
down lane available to travelers; therefore, every hour the MEXLs are open is a safety
compromise. For this reason, the MEXL lanes should be open only to the degree that volumes
justify its operation.
Every minute the shoulder lanes are open require human eyes on the highway in case there is a
break down or obstruction in that lane that requires the immediate closure of the MEXL. The
lanes were opened Nov 22-24 last week, which are historically low volume travel days. Last
week’s directive will also cause the MEXLs to be open 24 hours/day around the Christmas/New
Years Holiday. The majority of those hours will see very low traffic volume. Operating the lane
for days and hours when it isn’t needed drives up operational costs. Because toll revenue must
cover the operation and maintenance costs of the express lanes, opening the lane when not
needed could result in a need to increase tolls which would negatively impact the pocket books
of Coloradans that use the MEXLs.
The MEXL is not and should not be viewed as a permanent solution for the I-70 mountain
corridor. If and when permanent capacity improvements are made to the mountain corridor,
the I-70 Coalition expects such improvements will be built to FHWA standards to provide
Coloradans and our visitors the safest highway possible.
The I-70 Coalition has always supported the Mountain Express Lanes and recognizes that they
deliver positive mobility benefits. Up until last week’s action, the operation of the MEXLs was
determined through the analysis of historic traffic volumes and patterns to determine if the lane
was needed. We feel strongly that we continue to use objective means to drive these decisions
and that data continue to dictate the operational timeframes of these shoulder lanes.
Since the count of operational days/hours reset on October 1, the recent decision to open
additional days and hours will not exceed those limits, but the impacts of that decision will be
felt later in the year when we start to bump up to that maximum number. The 11.22.2023
media release referenced CDOT’s desire to extend the number of days the MEXLs may be open.
It has always been the I-70 Coalition’s understanding that any consideration of an increase in
the number of days would be a collaborative discussion among CTIO, CDOT, corridor
stakeholders and FHWA.
The I-70 Coalition requests that future considerations to MEXL operations include a
collaborative decision-making approach, look to data to dictate operation of the lanes, and that
safety is considered as a factor in that decision-making process.
Sincerely,
Ryan Hyland, Chair Randy Wheelock, Vice Chair
Cc: John Cater, Division Administrator, FHWA
CDOT Transportation Commission
Rep. Judy Amabile
Rep. Julie McCluskie, Speaker
Sen. Dylan Roberts
Congressman Joe Neguse
Piper Darlington, Executive Director, Colorado Transportation Investment Office
I-70 Coalition * PO Box 4100, Frisco CO 80443 * 970-389-4347 * www.i70solutions.org
November 9, 2023
Paul DesRocher, Director, Division of Transit & Rail
Colorado Department of Transportation
2829 W. Howard Place
Denver CO 80204
Dear Mr. DesRocher,
We look forward to working with you as the Director of the Division of Transit and Rail (DTR). A coalition of 28
local government and private sector members, the I-70 Coalition leads TDM efforts on the mountain corridor
with an aim to improve mobility and accessibility on I-70. We invest significant time and resources on outreach
and communications actions to raise awareness of Front Range residents about CDOT’s I -70 transit services as
well as the many local and regional transit services throughout the mountain corridor .
We understand DTR is in process of creating a Bustang business plan of sorts and that the Office of Innovative
Mobility has identified a goal to instill transportation behavior change. In consideration of these two
initiatives, we would like to take this opportunity to share feedback we have received from our members,
Front Range transit users, and mountain corridor residents.
Allow Bustang Reservations. The most frequent request the Coalition receives about Bustang service is the
ability to reserve a seat. Because of the popularity of the West Line, it is extremely common for would -be
riders to be left behind because there are no seats available. Waiting for a replacement bus is not tenable for
those that have a time-sensitive trip. This becomes even more burdensome, when a planned day trip turns
into an unplanned overnight trip due to not having a guaranteed ride back. The lack of assurance of a seat
makes Bustang an unreliable form of transportation. The Coalition’s 2022 Transit Ridership Survey told us that
76% of the 1000+ respondents said the ability to make a reservation would increase their motivation to use
the Bustang Service.
Frequency Discounts. Only users that have an origin/destination in the Denver area are eligible to receive
frequency discounts. We would like to see frequency discounts apply to all routes in the Bustang/Outrider
system.
Single Online Platform. We understand CDOT will pursue a single ticketing and information platform for
Pegasus, Outrider, Snowstang and Bustang. The Coalition strongly agrees that this will create a simplified,
streamlined user experience.
Pegasus Service Features. Because Pegasus vans can accommodate only a limited number of bicycles, user
feedback requests the ability to reserve a space for a bike at the time of reservation. We hope this feature
could be added to a future ticketing platform, being an option to select like wheel chair accessibility.
Attachment B
I-70 Coalition * PO Box 4100, Frisco CO 80443 * 970-389-4347 * www.i70solutions.org
The Coalition greatly appreciates that CDOT acted on user feedback regarding the need for luggage storage
space on Pegasus shuttles. This was an important service improvement since our 2022 research tells us that
almost 50% of trips between the Front Range and mountain resorts are overnight trips.
Service Challenges. We understand that Ace Express, like other transit providers, is challenged by a shortage
of drivers but the almost daily text messages regarding either service cancellation or significant delays is a
challenge to instilling confidence and creating behavior change regarding transportation choices. As CDOT
renegotiates the Bustang operator contract, we hope there will be expectations that the operator is able to
address the driver shortages and/or identify creative solutions to meet current and future demand.
Ridership Data. We appreciate the sharing of Westline Bustang ridership data. Regarding future planning, it
would be informative to obtain more detailed ridership data that is broken out by day and by stop. Such
information would enable Coalition partners to measure the impacts of local and corridor-wide TDM programs
regarding transit use.
Finally, we have listed below several questions.
1. What is the estimated timeline to complete the already-planned expansion for the Bustang West Line?
2. What are the proposed actions to increase ridership on Bustang and how can the Coalition support these
actions?
3. Similarly, what are the proposed actions to instill transportation behavior change long -term and how can
the Coalition support these actions?
4. At the last CE meeting, Kay Kelly shared that one of the Transit/Rail goals for FY 23-24 is to identify three
corridors for future or expanded passenger rail service. What are the criteria for how the three additional
corridors are going to be identified and what is the selection process for the additional corridors?
Perhaps these questions are best asked and answered through the Transit & Rail Advisory Committee (TRAC)
so I have copied on this letter Eva Wilson, the corridor’s TRAC rep and I-70 Coalition board member.
Alternately or in addition, we would welcome you to attend a future I-70 Coalition board meeting to discuss.
In the meantime, we are pleased you will join us at our full membership meeting on January 11 to provide a
general service and ridership update on Bustang, Pegasus and Snowstang services.
The I-70 Coalition is an ardent supporter of transit, recognizing that it is absolutely critical to mobility and
capacity on the mountain corridor. Please know that we are here to support DTRs efforts and we look forward
to working with you and your staff.
Sincerely,
Ryan Hyland, Chair
CC: Shoshana Lew, Executive Director, CDOT
Kay Kelly, Chief of Innovative Mobility, CDOT
Eva Wilson, I-70 Corridor Rep, Transit & Rail Advisory Committee
I-70 Coalition * PO Box 4100, Frisco CO 80443 * 970-389-4347 * www.i70solutions.org
November 8, 2023
Transportation Commission
Colorado Department of Transportation
2829 W Howard Place
Denver, CO 80204
Dear Transportation Commissioners,
The I-70 Coalition is represented by 28 local governments and businesses working together to
address transportation issues along the I-70 mountain corridor. Although the majority of the
membership falls within the Intermountain TRP (IMTPR), others are part of the Northwest TPR
and DRCOG.
The I-70 mountain corridor provides access to and from Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and is
critical to the economic health of both our mountain communities and the state of Colorado. It
is estimated that the Mountain Resort Region accounts for 25% of the state’s tourism revenue.
In addition, I-70 is the lifeline for corridor communities, is critical to intra- and inter-state
commerce, and is vital to providing Western Slope residents access to jobs, medical services and
educational opportunities.
For all of these reasons, it is imperative that the I-70 mountain corridor has adequate and equal
representation in all of CDOT’s funding conversations, particularly on the Statewide
Transportation Advisory Committee (STAC). The I-70 Coalition encourages the Transportation
Commission to consider and give weight to the data that was collected as part of the TPR
Boundary Study Advisory Committee process. This data demonstrates that the IMTPR is actually
bigger than all but three of the states MPO's. Additionally, a number of IMTPR metrics would
still exceed those of a combined South Central and Southeast TPR including VMT, population,
vehicle crashes, tourism direct spending, movement of goods, commuter origin/destination and
truck miles traveled.
Attachment C
I-70 Coalition * PO Box 4100, Frisco CO 80443 * 970-389-4347 * www.i70solutions.org
The emergency funding this corridor required in the last year is indicative that this critical
corridor is not getting the funding it needs to maintain safety and operations. We strongly
encourage the Transportation Commission to let the data guide any decision-making as it
considers boundary changes as part of the TPR Study.
Sincerely,
Ryan Hyland, Chair
I-70 Coalition
CC: Shoshana Lew, Executive Director, CDOT
Herman Stockinger, Commission Secretary, CDOT
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Brian Thompson, Government Affairs Supervisor
DATE: January 19, 2024
RE: Summary of Authority’s Dec. 7 Regular Board Meeting and Nov. 30
Special Joint Board Meeting with the Eagle River Water & Sanitation
District Board of Directors
The following is a summary of items discussed at the Authority’s Dec. 7, 2023, board meeting.
Directors present and acting were Chair George Gregory, Secretary Kim Bell Williams, Treasurer Geoff
Dreyer, Kevin Hillgren, Tamra Underwood, and Alternate Director Joanna Kerwin
Per- and
Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances (PFAS)
Class Action
Settlements
Siri Roman recapped the Nov. 30 joint meeting in which the Authority and District
boards opted out of certain PFAS class action settlements. No responses have
been received to the filed objections and exclusion affidavits.
Water Dedication
Policy
The board approved an updated water dedication policy , which includes a 7.45%
increase in cash in lieu fees based on inflation and the anticipated construction
costs of Bolts Lake Reservoir.
Fund Balance
Policy
The board approved an updated fund balance policy. The targeted balance is
between six months and twelve months of operating costs.
Eagle County/Town
of Avon Work
Session
Siri Roman reported on the recent work session between the Authority, Eagle Board
of County Commissioners, and Town of Avon. The work session reinforced that the
Authority cannot make land use decisions and prioritized collaborative alignment
between land use and water planning.
Investment Policy
Backflow
Prevention and
Cross Connection
Control (BPCCC)
program
David Norris presented a draft of an updated investment policy, which provides
guiding principles on Authority investments. The board will consider the policy for
adoption at the Jan. 25, 2024, board meeting.
Shane Swartwout reported on the District’s BPCCC program and highlighted
compliance metrics, including surveying 100% of compliance accounts and 95% of
assemblies tested in 2023. He also discussed improvements in customer
communication, process automation, data management, and penalty enforcement.
Bolts Lake
Reservoir
Justin Hildreth provided updates on Reservoir preliminary design, program manager
submissions, groundwater modeling, and firm yield analysis.
Colorado River
Operations
Diane Johnson reported on the Bureau of Reclamation’s revised draft Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement.
Proposed 2024
meeting schedule
Directors discussed the 2024 board meeting schedule . This schedule will consist of
ten regular meetings on the fourth Thursdays of Jan., Feb., and May – Nov., as well
as the second Thursdays of Apr. and Dec. Regular meetings will continue to start at
8:30 a.m. Board site visits will also be scheduled.
Eagle Park
Reservoir (EPRC)
stock transfer
Kristin Moseley reported on the completed transfer of 250 shares of EPRC’s Class
A, Series 2, stock from the District to the Authority, equating to 25 acre feet of
water. The Authority’s projected unallocated in-basin storage was updated to reflect
this purchase.
Water Lease
Non-functional turf
draft bill
Kristin Moseley reported on the pending lease with the Colorado River Water
Conservation District for 50 acre feet of water and discussed the associated
processes required to complete this lease.
Kristin Moseley reported on draft state legislation concerning the conservation of
water through the prohibition of certain landscaping practices. The board agreed to
take a position in support of this draft bill as the commercial turf removal provisions
align with the Authority’s landscape transformation efforts.
The following is a summary of items discussed at the Nov. 30, 2023, Joint Meeting
with the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District board of directors.
UERWA Directors present and acting were Chair George Gregory, Secretary Kim Bell Williams,
Treasurer Geoff Dreyer, Kevin Hillgren, Mike Trueblood, and Alternate Director Eric Heil.
PFAS Class Action
Settlement
Exclusions
Water quality counsel Steve Bushong discussed the Authority’s status as Class
Members in PFAS class action settlements involving 3M and DuPont Companies.
The board voted to opt out of both settlement agreements. Attorney Bushong will
file objections and exclusion affidavits on behalf of the Authority.