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TC Minutes 02-10-2026AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Avon HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was hosted in a hybrid format, in -person at Avon Town Hall and virtually via Zoom.us. Mayor Tamra N. Underwood called the February 10, 2026, Council Regular Meeting to order at 5:23 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Councilors present in person were Chico Thuon, Gary Brooks, Ruth Stanley, Lindsay Hardy, Kevin Hyatt, Mayor Pro Tern Richard Carroll, and Mayor Tamra N. Underwood. They were joined 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, Financial Analyst Chase Simmons, Public Works Director Mike Jackson, Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker, Planning Manager Jena Skinner, Marketing and Communications Manager Liz Wood, Engineering Director Eva Wilson, IT Staff Carlos Molina and Andrew Bare, and Avon Deputy Police Chief Coby Cosper, 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:23:40 Mayor Underwood opened the meeting by addressing approval of the agenda. Councilor Stanley moved to approve the agenda as presented, and Councilor Hyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by a 6-0 vote of those present, with Councilor Brooks briefly away from his seat at the time of the vote. 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS Video Start Time: 00:24:05 Mayor Underwood asked whether there were any conflicts of interest related to the agenda, and none were disclosed. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Video Start Time: 00:24:29 Mayor Underwood explained that public comment may be provided in person, via Zoom (video or 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 allowed at Council's discretion. Speakers are asked to address the Council directly and should not expect a response, as this time is reserved solely for public input. Mayor Underwood invited public comment from those present in the room and participating virtually, requesting that speakers state their name and, if desired, their neighborhood or Town of residence. Kevin Cote, an Avon resident, participated virtually and expressed appreciation for the parking ordinance presented that evening, stating that he supports it as a common-sense approach. No additional public comment was received, either in person or virtually. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:27:40 Mayor Underwood introduced the approval of the Consent Agenda to include the following: 5.1. ACTION: Approval of January 27, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva) AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES ! ` TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Avon HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO Mayor Pro Tern Carroll moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by a 7-0 vote. BUSINESS ITEMS 6.1. PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): MJR25003 I DEB25001 The Summit at Avon (Planning Manager Jena Skinner) Video Start Time: 00:28:08 Mayor Tamra Underwood re -opened the public hearing for The Summit at Avon (Lot B) and outlined the structure of the hearing and anticipated timeline for potential approval. Planning Manager Jena Skinner introduced the continued quasi-judicial public hearing for the Major Development Plan and Development Bonus applications and presented an overview of the proposal for development in the Town core. Ms. Skinner was joined at the podium by representatives of the applicant team, including Alan Simpson and Don Simpson of Grand Peaks Development, Andrew Lane of Zehren and Associates, and members of the project's civil, engineering, and architectural design teams, including IMEG. The applicant team presented updated project information and renderings and explained the challenges associated with developing one of the last undeveloped parcels in the Avon Town Center, describing the proposal as a solution developed after decades of prior attempts. The applicant's presentation detailed the proposed mixed -use development, including residential units, reduced parking, a requested building height increase, setback encroachments, and a series of public benefits. Councilors asked extensive questions regarding the Town's heat recovery system, parking allocations and management, parking ratios by unit and bedroom count, shared parking between Avon Center and the Summit, driveway access and circulation, contractual agreements with adjacent properties, zoning compliance, building massing and terracing, roof forms, and architectural articulation. Questions were addressed by staff, the applicant, and members of the civil and architectural teams. Mayor Underwood then opened the public hearing to public comment. Several members of the public spoke in support of the project. Christine Sena, Vail Valley Art Guild Board Member, addressed Council in person to express enthusiasm for the proposed makers and arts space, noting that existing gallery space at the Seasons is limited. Russell Frederickson, Executive Director of the Vail Valley Art Guild and a board member of the Human Family of Arts and Music (HFAM), addressed Council in person and spoke in strong support of the ground -floor flex space as a valuable community asset. Ian Grask, a CASE Committee member and Avon resident, addressed Council in person and echoed support for the flexible arts and non-profit space, stating that the site is a "jewel" in the heart of the valley and would help activate the pedestrian corridor. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2026 ,ovo n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO Tony Emrick, an Avon resident, Avon Center HOA Board Member, and DDA Board Chair, addressed Council in person and spoke on behalf of the neighboring HOA in full support of the project. No additional public comment was received in person or virtually. Following the close of public comment, Council entered deliberations and discussed the requested development bonuses and design elements: • Building Height Increase: Six Councilors supported increasing the maximum building height from 80 feet to 100 feet. Councilor Hardy opposed the height increase. • Reduced Parking: Council expressed mixed views. Councilors Thuon, Brooks, Hyatt, and Stanley supported reduced parking. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll initially expressed concerns but later indicated willingness to accept the reduction, Other Councilors voiced reservations regarding parking impacts and management. • Setback Encroachments: Council unanimously supported the requested setback encroachments. Council further discussed design considerations, including roof form articulation, particularly at the southeast and northwest corners of the building, and emphasized the importance of the proposed ground -floor Culture and Arts Flex Space. Staff summarized three unresolved items requiring further refinement: 1. Ongoing discomfort with reduced parking. 2. Strong support for the flexible community arts space and clarity regarding its programming. 3. Additional refinement of roof form and articulation, particularly on the southeast corner (and secondarily the northwest corner). Based on these outstanding issues, staff recommended continuing the public hearing to allow the applicant time to respond and return with a revised proposal. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll moved to continue the public hearing to March 10, 2026, with direction for the applicant to return with a revised proposal addressing the identified concerns. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by a 7-0 vote. Recess: Council recessed from 9:20 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for a 10-minute break. Councilor Thuon departed the meeting during the recess, at approximately 9:25 p.m. 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: 04:19:55 Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Attorney Nina Williams, Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker, and Planning Manager Jena Skinner presented the second reading of Ordinance 25-18, enacting regulations for private parking lots, and responded to Council questions. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES , ` TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2026 avo n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM C O L O R A D O Mayor Underwood opened the public hearing for public comment; no public comment was received in person or virtually. Council discussion centered on concerns that the proposed regulations would not meaningfully resolve the core issues surrounding paid parking in Avon. Councilors emphasized that paid parking itself is not the problem; rather, the focus was on the $87 non-compliance penalty, which was described as predatory and harmful to the Town's reputation. Council noted that motorists are often unaware they have entered managed parking areas and only discover violations weeks later, leading to frustration and negative perceptions. Mayor Underwood underscored that the issue lies not with legitimate parking fees, but with how penalties are imposed, characterizing the practice as confusing, unfair, and detrimental to local businesses and tenants. Councilors discussed limitations on the Town's authority, with Town Attorney Williams explaining that while the Town may regulate business licensing, it has limited authority to directly regulate private property operations. Questions were raised regarding the effectiveness of signage requirements, with concerns that larger or more numerous signs would not change landlord behavior and could further detract from the Town's appearance. Council also discussed feedback received from Hoffmann and other private parking operators and emphasized the need for a collaborative approach rather than additional regulation. Multiple Councilors supported scaling back the ordinance and directing staff to engage collaboratively with private parking lot owners, particularly in the East Town Core, to seek solutions that support tenants, businesses, and visitors. Ideas discussed included discontinuing parking management in most areas of Town, offering free parking on Benchmark Road and Lake Street, maintaining managed parking at the Recreation Center and Town Hall, exploring future surface or structured parking opportunities, and ensuring signage accessibility, including consideration of Spanish -language signage if signage requirements move forward. Council then directed staff to peel back the current regulatory approach and pursue a collaborative strategy with private parking operators. Mayor Pro Tern Rich Carroll moved to continue the second reading to April 14, 2026, allowing approximately 60 days for staff to engage stakeholders and return with alternative options, including potential changes to Town parking enforcement and free parking scenarios. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by a 6-0 vote of those present. 6.3. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION 26-01: Approving Purchase & Sale Agreement for 91 Beaver Creek Place (Town Manager Eric Heil) Video Start Time: 05:02:40 Town Manager Eric Heil introduced Resolution 26-01, explaining that the property at 91 Beaver Creek Place came on the market late last year, was placed under contract, and that the Town completed its due diligence. He noted that the two existing tenants were present at the meeting, had been informed of the proposed sale, and were aware of the Town's intent to acquire the property. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Avon HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORAD O Mayor Underwood opened the public hearing to public comment. Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva assisted during the public hearing by translating communications and public comment between the tenants, Council, and staff. Rene Gutierrez and Jose Landaverde, the current tenants operating the taqueria 'No se Hagan Bolas' and 'Snow Barbers' barbershop, respectively, addressed Council in person and requested to be allowed to remain in their space for as long as possible at the same rent, noting their long-standing presence in Avon, 22 years for the taqueria and 12 years for the barbershop. No additional public comment was received in person or virtually. Councilor Stanley moved to approve Resolution 26-01, as presented. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by a 6-0 vote of those present. 6.4. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION 26-02: Amending the 2026 Budget (Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond) Video Start Time: 05:14:00 Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond introduced Resolution 26-02, amending the 2026 Budget to fund the acquisition of 91 Beaver Creek Place, and presented an overview of the proposed budget amendment. In response to a question from Mayor Underwood, Mr. Redmond confirmed that the Avon Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is not funding the purchase. Mayor Underwood opened the floor to public comment; no public comment was received in person or virtually. Councilor Hyatt moved to approve Resolution 26-02, as presented. Councilor Brooks seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by a 6-0 vote of those present. 6.5. WORK SESSION: Regional Housing Authority Update (Town Manager Eric Heil) Video Start Time: 05:16:55 At Mayor Underwood's request, the work session was deferred with unanimous support from Council. Before deferring the item, Mayor Underwood asked Town Manager Eric Heil to briefly summarize the hybrid financing model previously discussed with the Commissioners. Mr, Heil explained that under the hybrid model, administrative and core functions are housed locally, revenues flow through to participating jurisdictions after funding the Regional Housing Authority, staffing is anticipated at approximately 10 positions, and projected revenues range from $2.6 million to $20 million. Mayor Underwood noted that Council will have the opportunity to learn more about the hybrid financing model and related details at a future agenda item. As this was a work session, no motion was requested and Staff was given direction as indicated during the session. 7. WRITTEN REPORTS 7.1. January 20th Health & Recreation Committee Draft Meeting Minutes (recreation Director Michael Labagh) 7.2. February 2nd Joint DDA/CASE Committee Draft Meeting Minutes (Special Events Coordinator Emily AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES , TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Avon HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM C O L C R A D O Dennis) 7.3. Capital Improvement Plan 2025 Summary (Engineering Director Eva Wilson) 8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES Video Start Time: 05:21:40 Mayor Pro Tern Carroll reminded Council and the public that the CORE Transit meeting will be held tomorrow in the Avon Council Chambers and noted that the meeting recording will be available on High Five Media. Councilor Stanley suggested that Council consider moving Council comments to the beginning of meetings, noting that more attendees are typically present at that time. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll added that CORE Transit meetings currently include public comment at the beginning and are planning to offer it at both the beginning and the end, acknowledging that there are advantages and disadvantages to each approach based on public participation preferences. Councilor Hyatt reported on his attendance at a recent Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) Air Alliance meeting, noting that flight numbers are up. He added that the anticipated closure of Aspen Airport for several months next year is expected to bring additional air traffic and business to EGE, which may further incentivize airlines to increase service to the region. 9. ADJOURN There being no further business before Council, Mayor Underwood moved to adjourn the regular meeting. The time was 10:35 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.orq. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 1/y aL Miguel Jaureg I asanueva, Town Clerk APPROVED: i r Mayor Underwood