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TC Minutes 03-24-2026AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES ° TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2026 avO n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was held in a hybrid format, in person at Avon Town Hall and virtually via Zoom. Mayor Tamra N. Underwood called the Regular Council Meeting of March 24, 2026, to order at 5:08 p.m. At rollcall, 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. Also present were Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, Deputy Town Attorney Betsey Stewart, Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Finance Director Paul Redmond, Financial Analyst Chase Simmons, Recreation Director Michael Labagh, Engineering Director Eva Wilson, Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker, IT Director Andrew Bare, and Police Chief Greg Daly. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:08:20 Mayor Underwood opened consideration of the Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Hyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED To AGENDA ITEMS Video Start Time: 00:08:45 Mayor Underwood asked whether there were any conflicts of interest related to agenda items. None were disclosed. Mayor Underwood noted that, although not a conflict, she received mailed notice of the public hearing for Item 5.1 as a resident within 300 feet of the subject property. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Video Start Time: 00:09:25 Mayor Underwood explained the public comment process, noting that comments could be provided in person, via Zoom, by telephone, or by email. Public comment was limited to items not listed on the agenda, with a three -minute time limit per speaker and an additional minute at Council's discretion. Amy Phillips, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person and stated that Zipcar vehicles are now available in Vail. She asked whether staff in Avon would begin exploring this community benefit for potential implementation in Avon. Ian Grask, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person and stated that, on Thursday, March 26, there was another community gathering related to housing. He noted that Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (ERWSD) has passed increased fines and fees for Tier 4 and Tier 5 users and asked the Town, as a leading municipality in the valley, to consider what may need to be sacrificed this season with respect to outdoor watering and irrigation. He encouraged the Town to lead by example, noting that the more the Town demonstrates doing its part to cut back, the better it will be for encouraging homeowners to do the same. He also commented on Flock Safety cameras, acknowledging the most recent presentation by Chief Greg Daly, stating that while he trusts the Avon Police Department, he believes the technology poses privacy concerns and potential risks to public safety, including concerns related to public records (FOIA) requests and data privacy. He added that license plate recognition (LPR) systems also carry inherent risks. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES , TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2026 avo n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM c o L D R n D O Todd Rohr, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person and stated that additional marketing is needed for Avon, particularly in light of a slow winter season. He commented on the importance of making Avon an attractive summer destination and suggested that the Town explore marketing opportunities related to a potential ski train to Avon. He further recommended hosting a community forum to share ideas and discuss marketing efforts related to a ski train and broader destination marketing in the Valley. Adrienne Haydu, a representative of Liftview Condominiums, addressed Council virtually and stated that there is a safety concern along the recreation path behind Liftview related to blind spots. She noted that safety mirrors previously installed at those locations were removed during construction work performed by Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (ERWSD) and asked whether the mirrors could be reinstalled to address the safety concerns. No additional public comment was received in person or virtually. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:18:35 Mayor Underwood introduced the Consent Agenda, which included: 5.1. ACTION: Approval of February 24, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva) 5.2. ACTION: Approval of March 10, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva) Councilor Thuon moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS 6.1. ACTION: Parking Management in Avon (Town Manager Eric Heil) Video Start Time: 00:19:05 Town Manager Eric Heil introduced the topic of parking management in Avon and presented his memorandum following discussions with Hoffman Properties. He referenced prior direction from Council to engage with Hoffman and noted that Hoffman Properties is prepared to shift to free parking during the off-season, consistent with the Town of Avon. He requested Council direction to allow free parking on Town of Avon streets from April 1 to November 30 and stated that a new reduced $30 parking fine would take effect on April 1. He explained that vehicle registration at Hoffman Properties would still be required; however, Hoffman would not be updating its physical signage and would instead update the information accessible through the QR code used for parking. He added that the Town would update its own signage and that managed parking would remain in place at Avon Town Hall, the Avon Public Library, Lot 16, and the Recreation Center. Council asked questions regarding the cost to park in managed parking locations on Town property and at Hoffman Properties. Mayor Underwood opened the floor for public comment. Ian Grask, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person, thanked the Town for working collaboratively with Hoffman Properties to reach an amicable outcome, and asked what happens if a vehicle is not registered for parking at Hoffman Properties. He was referred to the applicable signage. No additional public comment was received in person or virtually. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2026 ,ovo n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO Council then discussed the item further. Mayor Pro Tern Carroll asked staff to meet again with Hoffman representatives to inquire why mandatory license plate registration is necessary. Staff advised that Hoffman Properties uses registration to monitor employee parking and prevent impacts to customer parking. Mayor Underwood referenced Whitewater River Center signage as an example and expressed hope that Hoffman Properties would improve signage clarity. Councilor Stanley asked whether the Town should consider allowing the public to park at the Recreation Center for access to Nottingham Park. Councilors Hardy and Hyatt stated their disagreement with that allowance. Mayor Underwood suggested that private parking licensing could be explored in the future through the Town Clerk's Office. Councilor Hardy suggested that data security related to license plate information be incorporated into any future licensing considerations. After deliberation, Councilor Hyatt moved to direct staff to adjust Avon's Parking Management Plan to discontinue paid parking on Town of Avon streets from April 1 to November 30, 2026. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. 6.2. PRESENTATION: Shop with a Cop Community Awards (Chief of Police Greg Daly) Video Start Time: 00:34:50 Chief of Police Greg Daly delivered a presentation to Council related to the Shop with a Cop 2025 Community Awards. He was joined at the podium by School Resource Officer Rio Burgess, who served as the lead organizer of the event. Chief Daly noted that the 2025 event had the highest number of participating children to date and expressed hope that the program would continue at that level in future years. During the presentation, the Police Department recognized community partners and presented awards, and photographs were taken with award recipients and Council members to commemorate the ceremony. Chief Daly also offered in -person thanks to the Eagle River Fire Protection District Station 7 crew; Principal Harrison with Avon Elementary School; Peter with Warehouse Wine and Liquor; Starbucks Store 05937; Dan with the Salvation Army; Vail Valley Cares; Mike with the Town of Avon Public Works Department; Michael with the Recreation Center; and all Town Staff at Human Resources. As the item was a presentation to Council, no public comment was received and no motion was requested. 6.3. PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): ORDINANCE 26-02, Second Reading: PUD23002 VPR23001 Village at Avon PUD Amendment & Vested Rights Extension (Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker) Video Start Time: 00:48:35 Mayor Underwood reopened the public hearing on Ordinance 26-02. Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker presented an overview of the Village at Avon Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment and Vested Property Rights Extension request. The ordinance and associated materials were presented by Staff, including Matt Pielsticker and Town Manager Eric Heil, along with representatives of the applicant, Traer Creek LLC. The applicant team included Michael Lindholm and Marcus Lindholm (Traer Creek investment leaders), Munsey Ayers (Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti), Jared Eck, and Allison Kent (Mauriello Planning Group, participating virtually). Staff and the applicant responded to Council questions related to PUD Amendment Items 1, 2, 3, 4, AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2026 Avon HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORAD o 5, 6, 8, 16, 18, and 19, with particular focus on short-term rental (STR) allowances, water rights, water storage triggers, and vesting provisions. Mayor Underwood opened the public hearing to public comment. The following comments were received: Bette Todd, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person and stated that the drainage study previously provided by staff may have been updated since she reviewed it. She commented on the engineered grade related to the 250-foot area, stating that it continues to slope toward existing neighboring homes and that some original grade remains. She also expressed concern about Development Bonus language and the potential removal of future public hearings under Town Code. Jamila Kovicevcik, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person and stated that there are no finalized studies related to water resources and usage. She expressed concern about increased building heights without a solid foundation of water availability, particularly after reading reports related to regional drought conditions. Kathleen Walsh, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person and commented on conceptual maps, stating that anticipated infrastructure changes did not occur as previously shown and that road alignments have continued to shift. She raised concerns about Community Housing Parcel CH-1, stating it is difficult to interpret, and requested that language specify compatibility with Eagle Bend Drive. She stated density is too high and expressed concern that the Valley Floor development is being adversely impacted. She added that the developer has a reputation for water rights issues and asked whether the Town knows who owns the water rights. She stated the Town needs additional open space, not solely employee housing and STRs, and suggested CH-1 would be better suited as open space. Thomas Walsh, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person and stated that water rights remain a significant concern. He stated that large buildings do not reflect Avon's character and that development should focus on housing and thoughtful design rather than large-scale projects. He stated that if increased density is approved, enforceable and clearly articulated design standards must be locked in now rather than left to future interpretation. He stated this is the only opportunity to require those standards and requested denial of the PUD Amendment, including CH-1, absent enforceable design requirements that protect the Town's identity. Elise Howard, representing Habitat for Humanity, addressed Council in person and stated that Habitat is excited to explore local homeownership opportunities on CH-1 and to partner with the Town. She stated Habitat currently houses an Avon Police Department officer and teachers and emphasized their mission of housing critical community members. Amy Phillips, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person and stated that the water plan appears detailed and well thought out. She stated that overall planning seems to be headed in the right direction and that STRs as allowed on Planning Area A are consistent with existing policy. She stated that changes in height and density in Lot C related to the Development Bonus were appropriate. She AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2026 Avon HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORAD O requested that the notification radius remain measured from the PUD boundary rather than from individual inlying lots to ensure consistent notification of nearby residents. Ian Grask, an Avon resident, addressed Council virtually and stated concerns regarding water rights and STRs. He encouraged Council to limit STRs and to continue evaluating the definition of affordable housing. He recommended avoiding fixed AMI thresholds such as 120% AMI and instead allowing flexibility to define affordability as development phases are built. Kristi Ferraro, an Avon resident, addressed Council virtually and asked Council to consider unintended consequences if the proposal is approved. She asked whether the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council would lose authority due to DRB governance in the Village at Avon. She also questioned whether Parcel A had conceded excessive height and density to Whole Foods and other elements that may not be realized. She stated this decision will have decades -long impacts and expressed disappointment that more questions were not asked, asking Council to act as advocates for the Town. Craig Ferraro, an Avon resident, addressed Council virtually and stated that the proposal has serious long-term implications and cited concerns about prior commitments not being fulfilled by Traer Creek. Graham Frank, a Frontgate developer, addressed Council in person and stated that the Code and Staff expertise should guide decisions. He cautioned against attempting to codify every future condition and emphasized trust in the adopted regulatory process. He stated this is the most complex development document he has encountered and that critiquing the process at the end is unfair after extensive community engagement. No additional public comment was received in person or virtually. Town Manager Eric Heil addressed water rights, stating that sufficient water rights exist for the entire development and that Traer Creek has contributed their water rights to the Water Authority. He clarified that water rights are distinct from water infrastructure, which will be constructed by Traer Creek and its Metro District, and stated that future development would no longer rely on tax credits. Council recessed at 8:48 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Council Deliberations by Amendment were as follows: Amendment Items 1-3 (Community Housing): Council engaged in extensive discussion regarding CH-1 and CH-2, including density, height, AMI levels, design standards, and partnerships with Habitat for Humanity. Councilors expressed varying levels of support and concern, particularly regarding 120% AMI thresholds, adjacency to existing neighborhoods, and long-term enforceability of standards. Amendment Item 4 (Development Bonus): A majority of Council supported the amendment with requested clarifications, including refining Town Code references. Mayor Underwood and Councilor AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES j ` TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2026 Avon HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AvON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM C O L O R A D O Hardy stated opposition to development bonuses at the Village at Avon due to breadth and perceived risk of abuse. Amendment Item 5 (Short -Term Rental Overlay): Council deliberated extensively on STR allowances, with differing views on whether STRs should be unlimited, limited, or prohibited within Planning Areas A, C, D, and J. No final consensus was reached beyond majority support for unlimited STRs in Planning Area A only. Amendments 9, 10, 11, 12,13 & 14: Request withdrawn by co -applicants prior to public meeting. Amendment Items 6, 8, 15, 16, 18, and 19: Council provided direction and positions on engineered grade, height increases, setbacks, vested rights triggers, and subdivision review, with several items receiving unanimous or near -unanimous support. Following lengthy deliberations, Mayor Pro Tern Carroll moved to continue the second reading of Ordinance 26-02 to April 14, 2026, and directed the co-applic11'ants to return with a revised proposal addressing Council's concerns. Councilor Brooks seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 6-1 vote, with Councilor Stanley opposed. 6.4. ACTION: Pause the Avon Recreation Center Aquatic Refurbishment Project (Town Manager Eric Heil) Video Start Time: 05:23:10 Recreation Director Michael Labagh provided Council with an update on the Avon Recreation Center Aquatic Refurbishment Project and presented staffs recommendation to pause the project after the proposed maximum price came in significantly over the amount budgeted for the project last fall. Town Manager Eric Heil added that the notice of the proposed maximum price was received the previous Wednesday and confirmed that the Town does not currently have sufficient budget to move forward at that cost. He stated that staff would return at an April meeting with additional details and a proposed strategy for next steps. He also clarified that the pool would not be closed at the beginning of May. Mayor Underwood opened the floor to public comment. No public comment was received in person or virtually. Following deliberation, Councilor Thuon moved to direct staff to pause the Avon Recreation Center aquatic refurbishment project. Councilor Stanley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0. 7. WRITTEN REPORTS 7.1. March 9th Planning & Zoning Commission Abstract (Development Coordinator Emily Block) 8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES Video Start Time: 05:28:15 Mayor Pro Tern Carroll stated that a CORE Transit retreat was held on March 18th, 2026, and noted that best practices are now being implemented as transit operations grow and become more sophisticated. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES A TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2026 ,ovo n HYBRID MEETING; IN -PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM COLORADO 9. ADJOURN There being no further business before Council, Mayor Underwood moved to adjourn the regular meeting. The time was 10:41 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: APPROVED: Mayor Underwood