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TC Minutes 09-09-2025AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES `/ \, TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 Avon n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM r. n I n A A n n 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was hosted in a hybrid format, in -person at Avon Town Hall and virtually via Zoom.us. Mayor Tamra N. Underwood called the September 09, 2025, Council Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Councilors present in person were Chico Thuon, Ruth Stanley, Gary Brooks, Kevin Hyatt, Lindsay Hardy, Mayor Pro Tern Richard Carroll, and Mayor Tamra N. Underwood. They were joined by Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Recreation Director Michael Labagh, Engineering Director Eva Wilson, Town Engineer Nicole Mosby, Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker, Planning Manager Jena Skinner, Marketing & Communications Manager Elizabeth Wood, and Avon Police Sergeant Ken Dammen. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:00:40 Mayor Underwood initiated the meeting with the Agenda approval process. Councilor Hardy requested that Written Report 7.4's title be amended from 15 Sun Road Closing Update" to 15 Sun Road Real Estate Transaction Closing Update". Councilor Hyatt motioned to approve the agenda, as amended. Councilor Stanley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote. 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED To AGENDA ITEMS Video Start Time: 00:01:05 Mayor Underwood asked if there were any conflicts of interest related to the agenda, and none were disclosed. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Video Start Time: 00:01:18 Mayor Underwood explained that public comment may be provided in person, via Zoom (video/audio), by telephone, or by email. She clarified that this portion of the meeting is reserved for items not listed on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes, with an additional minute granted at Council's discretion. Members of the public are asked to address Council directly and should not expect a response, as this time is intended solely for public input. Mayor Underwood invited comments from those present in the room or participating virtually and requested that upon stepping up to the podium, speakers state their name and, optionally, their neighborhood or Town they reside in. Mayor Underwood opened the floor to public comment, and no public comment was made in person nor virtually. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:02:30 Mayor Underwood introduced the approval of the Consent Agenda to include the following: 5.1. ACTION: Approval of August 26, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Deputy Town Clerk Brenda Torres) Councilor Brooks motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Councilor Stanley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 �\ , O HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AvON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM V r n i n n n n n BUSINESS ITEMS 6.1. PRESENTATION: Digital Accessibility and Public Document Access (Marketing & Communications Manager Elizabeth Wood) Video Start Time: 00:05:50 Marketing & Communications Manager Elizabeth Wood delivered a presentation related to Digital Accessibility and Public Document Access. Mayor Underwood asked Wood to add information related to how the website is being made ADA compliant using accessibility features. As this was a presentation to Council, no public comment was received and no motion was requested. 6.2. PRESENTATION: Mountain Dreamers (Peter Bakken, Mountain Dreamers Executive Director) Video Start Time: 00:17:45 Mountain Dreamers Executive Director Peter Bakken delivered a presentation related to Mountain Dreamers. He introduced the organization, which supports immigrants and their families. Founded in 2018, Mountain Dreamers operates offices in Frisco and Eagle and plans to open a third in Eagle - Vail at "The Hub." The group hosts "Know Your Rights" events and offers resources on its website, www.mountaindreamers.org. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll asked what the turnout has been at public events, which Bakken answered varies depending on the event. Council thanked Peter for his presentation and the organization's important work. As this was a presentation to Council, no public comment was received and no motion was requested. 6.3. PRESENTATION: Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Update Regarding Water Use & GO Bond Ballot Measure (Eagle River Water & Sanitation General Manager Siri Roman and Director of Business Operations David Norris) Video Start Time: 00:28:30 Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (ERWSD) General Manager Siri Roman and Director of Business Operations David Norris delivered a presentation related to Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Updates of the Water Use & GO Bond Ballot Measure 6A, which seeks voter approval for a General Obligation bond to fund regulatory -driven wastewater improvements required by 2029. Due to water rights, all three treatment plants must remain operational, with the Edwards plant upgrade costing $93 million over three years while staying in service. David Norris discussed the excessive water user program, and Lauren Snyder reviewed ballot language and next steps, noting staff's restrictions under campaign laws. Council suggested stronger language in FAQs and requested a report on the Wildridge booster pump project. Mayor Underwood proposed a resolution supporting 6A for the September 23 Council Meeting and noted there's a citizen committee organizing a "Yes on 6X campaign. As this was a presentation to Council, no public comment was received and no motion was requested. 6.4. PRESENTATION: Engineering Department Program & Services (Engineering Director Eva Wilson) Video Start Time: 01:10:00 Engineering Director Eva Wilson delivered a presentation related to Engineering Department Program & Services. She was accompanied by the Engineering Department's Staff, and they fielded questions from Council on the status of Engineering projects in Town. As this was a presentation to Council, no public comment was received and no motion was requested. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES `/ \.4, TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 O n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AvON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM n n i n R n n n 6.5. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE 25.06, Second Reading: CTA-24002 Code Text Amendments (Planning Manager Jena Skinner) Video Start Time: 01:31:15 Planning Manager Jena Skinner delivered a presentation related to the Second Reading of Ordinance 25-06. Mayor Underwood opened the floor to public hearing, and no public comment was received in person nor virtually. Mayor Underwood asked Skinner to go through the updated language for encroachments. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll added comments related to the motion. Councilor Hyatt motioned to approve the second reading of Ordinance 25-06. Councilor Stanley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote. 6. WRITTEN REPORTS 7.1. August 21st CASE Committee Draft Minutes (Special Events Coordinator Emily Dennis) 7.2. Bi-Monthly Sustainability Updates (Sustainability Manager Charlotte Lin) 7.3. Quarterly Public Operations Report (Public Operations Manager Gary Padilla) 7.4. 15 Sun Read GlesiRg Up 15 Sun Road Real Estate Transaction Closing Update (Town Manager Eric Heil and CFO Paul Redmond) 8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES Video Start Time: 01:48:00 Councilor Thuon asked whether the sprinkler techniques used during the Derby Fire could be deployed in Wildridge, whether the fire district would use Wildridge fire hydrants, and what the preferred firefighting methods would be in Wildridge/Avon; he also requested a formal briefing this winter when the 2025 SOW is presented. Additionally, he noted maintenance issues at O'Neal Spur Park's small pavilion, including peeling paint and deteriorating shingles. Councilor Stanley reminded the public of the upcoming Community Picnic on Thursday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Nottingham Park, and also invited them to attend the Art Guild at Avon's Fine Art Show at Colorado Mountain College. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll indicated that CORE Transit will have a meeting tomorrow, September 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avon Town Hall and he invited public input on winter schedules. He also spoke of the fire wise assessment that he had done at his home. 9. ADJOURN There being no further business before Council, Mayor Underwood moved to adjourn the regular meeting. The time was 6:54 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. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES to TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 n\,O HYBRID MEETING; IN AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM /� V n i OR An n RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Miguel Jauregui Ca�Ieva, Town Clerk APPROVED: Mayor Underwood Rich Carroll Ruth Stanley Lindsay Hardy Chico Thuon Kevin Hyatt Gary Brooks