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TC Minutes 01-13-2026AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026 Av O n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was hosted in a hybrid format, in -person at Avon Town Hall and virtually via Zoom.us. Mayor Tamra N. Underwood called the January 13, 2026, Council Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Councilors present in person were Chico Thuon, Gary Brooks, Lindsay Hardy, Ruth Stanley, Mayor Pro Tern Richard Carroll, and Mayor Tamra N. Underwood. Councilor Kevin Hyatt was absent. They were joined by Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, Town Attorney Nina Williams, Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Finance Director Paul Redmond, Public Works Director Mike Johnson, Recreation Director Michael Labagh, Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker, Planning Manager Jena Skinner, Housing Planner Patti Liermann, Engineering Director Eva Wilson, Chief Cultural Officer Danita Dempsey, IT Staff Carlos Molina, and Avon Police Chief Greg Daly. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:16:10 Mayor Underwood opened the meeting by addressing the agenda approval. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll requested the removal of Consent Agenda Business Item 5.3, stating that CORE Transit needs additional time to review the intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Avon. Mayor Underwood also noted that while public comment will be accepted for Business Item 6.4, Council will not deliberate on it and she will request a motion to table the item for a future meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll moved to approve the amended Agenda. Councilor Stanley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 6-0 vote of those present. 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS Video Start Time: 00:18:00 Mayor Underwood asked if there were any conflicts of interest related to the agenda, and none were disclosed. She noted that, while not a conflict, she owns property within 300 feet of the Village at Avon and has received related Town notices. Town Manager Eric Heil invited Case Senior Coordinator Chelsea Van Winkle to the podium to acknowledge her completion of the LEAD Eagle Certification, a professional development program for leaders in Eagle County. She is the second Town employee to earn this certification. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Video Start Time: 00:20:05 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 of residence. Mayor Underwood opened the floor to public comment, and Ian Grask, a resident of Avon, took the podium in person and announced a Habitat for Humanity meeting on January 22 at 05:00 AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES , TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026 ,nly o n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO p.m. at Colorado Mountain College, encouraging townspeople participation. Seth Levy, a resident of Gypsum, took the podium in person and expressed appreciation to the Town for maintaining high -quality electric vehicle charging stations on Benchmark Rd by the Loaded Joe's Hoffman Properties. He noted these stations are the best in the Valley and help attract more visitors. Tim McMahon, a resident of Avon, attending the meeting virtually, noted that he was impressed by Avon's Law Enforcement Officers in relation to the investigation of his case. He also expressed concerns regarding the incorrect striping on HWY 6 and stated that the crosswalk at River Edge is too short, which he considers a safety risk. Additionally, Mr. McMahon inquired about the number of Police Flock cameras in Avon and asked for clarification on who has access to Flock footage. Kathleen Walsh, a resident of Avon, took the podium in person and asked if Ordinance 26-02 (Business Item 6.1) will have a second reading. No additional public comments were received in person or online. Mayor Underwood invited Chief Daly from the Avon Police Department to step up to the podium to discuss how flock cameras have been effective in preventing crime in Avon, including vehicle thefts. He also explained who is permitted to view the footage captured by these cameras. CONSENT AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:37:26 Mayor Underwood introduced the approval of the Consent Agenda to include the following: 5.1. ACTION: Approval of December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva) 5.2. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority Concerning US6 Median Irrigation Taps and Meter Pits (Senior Engineer Will Kearney) } 5.4. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with State of Colorado for 2026 5311 Operating Subaward Agreement (Mobility Manager Jim Shoun) Councilor Thuon motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended to strike Item 5.3. Councilor Stanley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 6-0 vote of those present. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS 6.1. PUBLIC HEARING: (QUASI-JUDICIAL): ORDINANCE 26-02, First Reading: PUD23002 VPR23001 Village at Avon PUD Amendment & Vested Rights Extension (Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker) Video Start Time: 00:38:10 Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker delivered a presentation related to the first reading of Ordinance 26-02: PUD23002 I VPR23001 Village at Avon PUD Amendment & Vested Rights Extension. Mayor Underwood announced that after Staff and Traer Creek present, Council will hear public comment only, and there will be Council questions but no deliberations; the public hearing will resume on January 27, 2026 for further discussion. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026 Av O n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO Community Development Director Pielsticker noted that extensive information regarding this application is available online on the Town Website, Furthermore, Allison Kent's presentation in collaboration with Traer Creek will provide additional context to complement the application's presentation. Michael Lindholm with Traer Creek discussed indirect benefits of the application on Avon's community. During the discussion, Council members directed several questions to Staff, Ms. Kent, and Mr. Lindholm regarding the application. The inquiries focused on topics such as proposed building heights, residential densities, and the permissibility of short-term rentals within the development. Jay Eck, Principal and Managing Director at Kensington Development Partners and a resident of Edwards, attending the meeting virtually, joined the presenters to speak on behalf of the applicants. He noted his involvement in the first phase of development, specifically related to Whole Foods, and expressed that Mayor Underwood's leadership throughout the application process has been helpful. Mayor Underwood opened the public hearing to public comment, and Thomas Walsh, a resident of Avon, took the podium in person to state that he has lived under the name of Lindholm his entire life. He expressed distrust toward the Lindholms and concern about the nearby Piedmont development's impact on his home. He criticized Ms. Kent's humorous approach during her presentation and argued that increased density does not improve housing for Avon. Mr. Walsh questioned the necessity of changes given the developer's available resources and accused them of being dishonest if they could not more clearly explain their plans. Jamila Kovicevcik, a resident of Avon, expressed concerns regarding the proposed density of the development, noting that it negatively affects her well-being. She opposes the project due to its proximity and height relative to existing residential areas and requested additional green space for a park west of the Piedmont Apartments. Ms. Kovicevcik disagreed with allowing taller buildings in Part D of the application, stating that the building heights and density are excessive. She maintains her opposition to the proposal and emphasized her concerns about lack of community housing. Roger Wilkinson, a resident of Avon, took the podium in person and stated his concerns that increasing building heights from 48 to 60 feet is excessive, especially for structures atop the hill, which he considers will be visually intrusive for Avon's stakeholders. He noted that landscaping does little to mitigate the impact of such tall buildings, and that increased height will affect light and views. Mr. Wilkinson added that most homes on Eagle Bend are two stories, while Piedmont features large square buildings, and large developments would negatively impact the Eagle Bend neighborhood. Bette Todd, a resident of Avon, took the podium in person to express concern about high -density living and increased building heights in Town, particularly regarding the current PUD discussion. She noted that Parcel C and D were intended to fit with the existing residential community, warning against increasing units per acre and building heights. She added that the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission could not confirm the changes would have no negative impact on nearby properties, requesting this finding be removed. She questioned Avon's long-term sustainability if commercial areas are lost to residential development and raised concerns about police costs and future impacts AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES , ` TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026 4v O n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO on the Avon Recreation Center. Tim McMahon, a resident of Avon, attending the meeting virtually, accused Piedmont of reducing affordable housing by raising rents. He emphasized the need for community housing in the Valley and argued that every non -affordable unit built limits space for those who live and work there. Mr. McMahon urged a focus on workforce housing due to limited space in the Valley. No other public comment was received in person or virtually. Mayor Underwood reminded Council and the Public about the ex-parte contact prohibition Council is subject to and stated that March 19th is the deadline by law, so Council has plenty of time to hear everyone, deliberate and make a good decision. Councilor Stanley motioned to continue the first reading of Ordinance 26-02 to Tuesday, January 27, 2025. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 6-0 vote of those present. 6.2. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE 25-18 Second Reading: Parking Regulations on Private Property (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui and Town Attorney Nina Williams) Video Start Time: 03:22:15 Town Attorney Nina Williams and Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva presented the proposal for approval of Ordinance 25-18 on second reading, addressing parking regulations on private property. Town Manager Eric Heil indicated he received a request from Alberto Castellon, Senior Vice President with 5-Star Valet, who is managing parking for Hoffman Commercial Real Estate, that they would appreciate a continuance of the second reading of Ordinance 25-18 to the February 10th, 2026 Council Meeting to offer more input to the Town on behalf of their group. Mayor Underwood asked Staff to prepare a sample private parking sign for Council review. She opened the hearing for public comments and requested all emailed feedback also be attached to the report for the Second Reading of Ordinance 25-18 on February 10, 2026. Tim McMahon, a resident of Avon, attending the meeting virtually, asked what would happen if Avon citizens organize to deny Hoffman their private parking lot license through public participation versus through Council's authority alone. He also asked if this ordinance will be applicable to all existing and future private parking lots or only future ones. Alberto Castellon, attending the meeting virtually, thanked Council for the chance to work with the Town, Community Development Director Matt Pielstricker, and Town manager Eric Heil to ensure Hoffman Commercial Real Estate's compliance with applicable rules. No other public comment was received in person or virtually. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll stated he looks forward to seeing the sign mockup in person to ensure that font size is large enough. He also asked if larger parking lots should have more than one sign in the AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES s , TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026 Av O n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO middle, and spaced every so often, while not incurring over-signage. He spoke of an email from Dr. Scott Raub who had a tough time with the process of appealing a ticket, adding he wants to ensure the mechanism is fair. Mayor Underwood provided Town Attorney Nina Williams with a list of comments to be added to the Ordinance, on second reading, and offered that she can call Mayor Underwood and ask questions off-line if she wishes. She requested that the motion indicate that the Second Reading of Ordinance 25-18 is tabled until February 10, 2026. Councilor Thuon motioned that the second reading of Ordinance 25-18, with the amendments indicated by the Mayor, be tabled to February 10, 2026. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote of those present. Council unanimously approved a 10-minute recess, from 8:37 p.m. to 8:47 p.m. 6.3. PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): MJR25003 I DEB25001 The Summit at Avon (Planning Manager Jena Skinner) Video Start Time: 03:37:10 Planning Manager Jena Skinner delivered a presentation related to a Public Hearing (Quasi Judicial): MJR25003 I DEB25001 The Summit at Avon. Chief Cultural Officer Danita Dempsey spoke about flexible space for cultural events. She noted that the CASE Committee met to review 4,000 sq ft of public amenities, and the Board unanimously supports the initiative. Andrew Lane, Principal at Zehren and Associates, and Don Simpson, Chairman of Grand Peaks Properties, also took the podium to explain how the project was developed and financed. Council asked several questions from Staff and the Applicant Team, including some related to setbacks pertaining to the front of the building and by the pedestrian mall, max height of this and other neighboring buildings, number of stories and maximum density versus height restrictions, parking management, driveways and entry and exit of the building. Mayor Underwood opened the public hearing to public comment, and Tim McMahon, a resident of Avon, attending the meeting virtually, critiqued the flat roof design as well as the lack of workforce housing, adding it is not a community -driven design, and traffic to the post office will be harder. Meghan McGee, with the Applicant Team, attending the meeting virtually, discussed the traffic study and noted eastern access is a right -in, right -out, configuration so that turning movements are safer. No other public comment was received in person or virtually. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll moved to continue the second reading of the Public Hearing (Quasi Judicial): MJR25003 I DEB25001 The Summit at Avon, to February loth, 2026. Councilor Brooks seconded the motion, which passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote of those present. 6.4. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE 26-01, First Reading: Rezoning Slopeside Parcel (Housing Planner Patti Liermann) Video Start Time: 05:03:00 Mayor Underwood indicated that Planning Manager Jena Skinner is in the room for the first reading of Ordinance 26-01, and she does not expect Staff to make a presentation tonight. Mayor Underwood AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES , TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026 Av O n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO opened the public hearing to public comment, and Tim McMahon, a resident of Avon, attending the meeting virtually, asked to provide and then withdrew from public comment. No other public comment was received in person or virtually. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll motioned to table the first reading of Ordinance 26-01, as presented. Councilor Thuon seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0 vote of those present with Councilor Hardy momentarily absent at time of voting. 6.5. ORDINANCE 26-03, First Reading: Graywater Prohibition (Engineering Director Eva Wilson and Assistant Town Attorney Michaela Szilagyi) Video Start Time: 05:04:42 Engineering Director Eva Wilson and Assistant Town Attorney Michaela Szilagyi presented the first reading of Ordinance 26-03. They received no questions from Council. Councilor Stanley left the meeting at 10:17 p.m. Mayor Underwood opened the public hearing to public comment, and Tim McMahon, a resident of Avon, attending the meeting virtually, asked if urine in the shower constitutes greywater. No other public comment was received in person or virtually. Councilor Thuon motioned to approve the first reading of Ordinance 26-03, as presented. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0 vote of those present. 7. WRITTEN REPORTS 7.1. December 8th PZC Meeting Minutes (Development Coordinator Emily Block) 7.2. December 11th UERWA Board Meeting Summary (Mayor Tamra Underwood) 7.3. Biannual Investment Update (Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond) 7.4. Year -End Sustainability Updates (Sustainability Manager Charlotte Lin) 7.5. Quarterly Public Operations Report (Public Operations Manager Gary Padilla) 7.6. Turkey Trot Event Recap (Senior Special Events Coordinator Chelsea Van Winkle) 8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES Video Start Time: 05:09:00 Councilor Thuon raised two items. First, he inquired about placing an Olympic sign to support and cheer on local athletes. Second, he shared an incident at a gas station where a malfunctioning pump spewed gas that ultimately flowed into the river. He noted that the pump island lacked a safety cleanup kit, and the gas station is owned by a Town employee. He asked that a solution be identified, specifically suggesting that rules should be added to the Town Code requiring a safety cleanup kit at every pump island. He asked Staff to review and address this issue. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll reminded the public that on the following day, Wednesday, January 14, 2026,12:00- 02:00 p.m. the Town will host a CORE Transit Board meeting and invited the public who cannot attend to watch the recording of the meeting on High Five Access Media. Mayor Underwood reminded the public that this MLK weekend, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, there will be the annual Lakeside Fireworks Celebration to celebrate MLK at Nottingham Park, and to be there by AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES , ` TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026 ,av O n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AvON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO 05:30 p.m. for a 10-min firework display starting at 06:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Video Start Time: 05:13:40 Mayor Underwood requested a motion from her fellow councilors to proceed into Executive Session, Mayor Pro Tern Carroll motioned to retire into Executive Session: 9.1. For the purpose of purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real estate pursuant to CRS 24- 6-402(4)(a) and for the purpose of determining negotiating positions, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e)(i) concerning a potential acquisition of property for Community Housing (Town Manager Eric Heil) Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0 vote of those present. Councilors Hyatt and Stanley were absent. The time was 10:26 p.m. At the roll call, all members of Council were present as indicated above with Councilors Hyatt and Stanley were absent. Also present were Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, Town Attorney Nina Williams, Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond, and Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker, The Executive Session commenced at 10:33 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 10:55 p.m. ADJOURN There being no further business before Council, Mayor Underwood moved to adjourn the regular meeting, The time was 10:55 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 wwwhiphfivemedia.orp. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: APPROVED: Mayor Underwood