TC Packet 06-25-2019 RetreatAVON TOWN COUNCIL RETREAT AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019
MEETING BEGINS AT 12:00 PM
AVON POLICE STATION, 60 BUCK CREEK ROAD, AVON, CO
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MEETING AGENDAS & PACKETS: WWW.AVON.ORG
AGENDAS ARE POSTED AT AVON TOWN HALL, RECREATION CENTER AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. UPDATES ON 2019 STRATEGIC PLAN AND 2020 STRATEGIC PLANNING DISCUSSION
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, ACQUISITION, LEASE, TRANSFER, OR SALE OF REAL, PERSONAL, OR
OTHER PROPERTY INTEREST UNDER C.R.S. §24-6-402(2)(A) CONCERNING POTENTIAL PROJECTS IN AVON AND FOR
A CONFERENCE WITH THE TOWN ATTORNEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING LEGAL ADVICE ON REAL ESTATE
NEGOTIATIONS UNDER C.R.S. §24-6-402(2)(B).
5. ADJOURNMENT
T O W N M A N A G E R R E P O R T
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TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Town Council
FROM: Eric Heil, Town Manager
RE: June 25, 2019 Retreat
DATE: June 20, 2019
INTRODUCTION: Thank you for setting aside the afternoon for the Council Retreat. The primary purpose
and goal of this Retreat is (1) to provide an informal forum for all Council members to express ideas and
discuss pending and future projects, (2) for Staff to receive direction on a variety of pending projects and
policies, and (3) for Staff to receive direction for a draft 2020 Strategic Plan. Staff has prepared a variety of
updates and background information on pending projects as well as potential projects or policies for the
remainder of 2019 and potentially for 2020. There are a number of projects in 2019 which will carry over
into 2020. This Report addresses the Strategic Plan document generally and discusses a few projects for
which Council direction is requested. Many other projects are discussed in the accompanying Town staff
reports.
Town staff will request direction on a list a projects and policy efforts. This is also an opportunity for
Council to raise new project ideas for discussion. Council is encouraged to be mindful that there are many
more ideas and possibilities than Town staff can implement and Council is encouraged to be mindful of the
appropriate and effective role of local government.
Finally, this Retreat is not intended to be a one time shot for Council members to propose and
advocate for Town projects and policy efforts. Some ideas may benefit for additional research, discussion
and consideration as follow-up work sessions.
STRATEGIC PLAN PURPOSE: The Strategic Plan document was initiated by the past management.
Avon did not have an annual work plan or policy plan adopted by Council prior to the implementation of the
Strategic Plan document. Such documents are very valuable and provide direction to the public, the Town
staff and Council members on how to prioritize and direct Town staff resources during the year. Such
documents also serve as a valuable benchmark and measurement of accomplishments year over year. As
an overall guide to Council, I recommend that the Strategic Plan focus on specific “community projects” and
specific processes to development and adopt “policies”.
Community projects include actual construction of public projects and implementation of programs
(such as construction of Joint Safety Facility or implementation of the swim program). Development and
adoption of policies includes planning projects and other defined efforts to formulate and adopt a policy
through Council and community engagement. I recommend that general operation details and description
of “on-going” efforts should not be included in the Strategic Plan so that the document is focused on the
substantial projects and policy efforts as directed by Council and the community.
STRATEGIC PLAN FORMAT: I have received numerous and consistent feedback from Council members
and Town staff that the Strategic Plan document could be more focused and concise. Preston and I intend
to create a revised and condensed Strategic Plan document for 2020 that focuses on community projects
and policy efforts. We would then work with the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem to refine that document and
produce a draft 2020 Strategic Plan for community engagement.
We would like to retain the Tier 1 and Tier 2 format as a broad means of prioritizing projects and policy
efforts. The Strategic Plan serves as documentation of Council consensus of projects and policy efforts for
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the next year. This document should also inform the general public of Council and community efforts and
priorities for the next year.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: We would like to have a draft document ready to
present to the community by mid to late July. Community engagement will occur in August and will include
a variety of formats, including public meetings in several locations (Town Hall, Avon Elementary, Wildridge,
and East Avon business community) as well as on-line input opportunities. Staff would then bring back to
Council a compilation of community input and ideas for revisions to the 2020 Strategic Plan in September.
Adoption of the 2020 Strategic Plan would be scheduled to coincide with budget review and adoption
during the fall of this year.
PROJECTS: Specific projects discussed in this Report include:
1. Request for Proposal process for re-use of 351 Benchmark Building.
2. Potential joint cooperative planning process with Traer Creek for Planning Area A in the Village (at
Avon).
3. Initiating a Sub-Area Plan process for the Walgreens, FirstBank, Post Office and Comfort Inn
properties.
Projects and background information addressed by accompanying staff reports include:
• Town of Avon 2019 Strategic Plan Update Memorandum (Preston Neill)
• Budget Calendar Memorandum (Scott Wright)
• Community Housing Update Memorandum (Matt Pielsticker)
• Nottingham Park Landscape Plan Memorandum (Matt Pielsticker)
• Town of Avon Stormwater Quality Management Plan Memorandum (Justin Hildreth)
• 2019 Capital Projects Program Update Memorandum (Justin Hildreth)
• Civic Park PowerPoint Presentation (John Curutchet)
• Rec Center Expansion PowerPoint Presentation (John Curutchet)
• CIP Long-Range Plan Spreadsheet (Scott Wright)
351 Benchmark: Town has received numerous inquiries from parties interested in using, leasing and/or
acquiring the 351 Benchmark property. A public Request for Proposal process with suggested guidelines
that Council may use for review of proposals is proposed. This Report also includes two concept ideas for
re-use of the building.
Background: 351 Benchmark was vacated by the Fire District when they moved into the new joint public
safety building three years ago. Since that time, Avon has leased the upstairs for local employee housing.
Council approved a one year lease for residential use of the upstairs which expires in spring of 2020. Town
has received a bid to install fire suppression throughout the building for under $28,000.
Request for Proposal Process: A Request for Proposal process should include the following elements:
(1) Basic information of the 351 Benchmark property and existing structure.
(2) Allow thirty days to respond.
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(3) Describe the specific requirements and format for proposals (i.e. Re-use concept, description of
anticipated upgrades or tenant finish, experience of principals, under 10 pages, 8 ½ x 11” pages in
PDF)
(4) Include a scheduled on-site tour of the building approximately 10 days prior to the submission date
proposal.
(5) Indicate the terms that Town is willing to consider (short-term lease? 5 years? Conveyance?)
(6) Indicate the considerations and goals that Town Council will use to evaluate.
(7) Schedule short presentations at the first or second Council meeting in August.
(8) Include standard caveat language that Town Council may select any proposal or reject any
proposal in its sole discretion.
The RFP process is not intended to be quasi-judicial or provide a right to any applicant. From the RFP
process, Council would select a project concept it favors and then negotiations of a lease agreement or any
other details would follow. With this process, it is possible to conclude with approving a lease by
September of this year. It is also possible that Council may find interest in a proposal that requires further
negotiation and exploration of partnership opportunities that may require additional time.
Review Guidance and Considerations: The following guidance is suggested for review of proposals.
The phrase “review criteria” is not used because that is typically associated with quasi-judicial application
review where applications have certain due process rights to be reviewed by defined criteria.
(1) Compliance with the Avon Comprehensive Plan or advance a Comprehensive Plan goal?
(2) Compatibility with surrounding properties (i.e. Library, Recreation Center, Park)?
(3) Provides a use or service desired by the Avon community?
(4) Public or non-public use?
(5) Support or adhere to Climate Action and sustainability goals of Avon?
(6) Applicant has experience, expertise and necessary support to succeed?
(7) Competition with existing and similar businesses in Avon?
(8) Required length of lease or acquisition of property?
(9) Anticipated revenues and cost from proposal?
Proposals that Request Conveyance of Town Property: I suspect any proposal to convey a portion of
Tract G will require submission of a ballot question to the Avon electorate to authorize the conveyance. A
conveyance of this property at fair market value could provide several million that could be used to
accelerate capital improvements to Nottingham Park and/or the Avon Recreation Center. On the other
hand, conveyance of any portion of Tract G will reduce the size Town owned land in the core of Town and
will foreclose future opportunities for the development of public Town owned amenities in the civic park
core of Town. Nottingham Park was platted 40 years ago. Although Avon has matured and developed,
there is still potential for additional in-fill development and redevelopment with increased density in the
Town core area. In addition, Nottingham Park can be expected to serve as the central park for all of Avon
when the Village (at Avon) develops in the future. The Village (at Avon) is expected to nearly double the
size of Avon, which in turn can be expected to nearly double to the amount of use of the Nottingham Park
area. Council is encouraged to think in terms of 40-50 year and beyond timeframes when considering
conveyance of any Town property in the Town core area.
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Council direction is requested on the following:
(1) Should Town staff proceed with RFP process for 351 Benchmark building for the vacant ground
floor space? Recommendation is YES.
(2) Should the RFP be limited to proposals for short term leases or should the RFP accept proposals
for long term leases and/or acquisition of the property? Recommendation is that Council give
cautious and thorough analysis of any proposal to convey any portion of Tract G.
(3) Should Town staff proceed with scheduling fire suppression system for 351 Benchmark building?
Recommendation is YES.
Concept proposals for a Children’s Museum, the Old Fire Station No. 7 restaurant and lodging, and a
habitat hostel concept are attached. These are presented as examples of concept possibilities and to help
understand the requirements of an effective Request for Proposal process. Town staff is not endorsing any
specific concept.
The Town has also received interest from multiple parties for art studio and work space and for a child
care facility.
Sub-Area Plan for Walgreens, FirstBank, U.S. Post Office, and Comfort Inn: These properties are
identified in the West Town Center plan for development as higher density, mixed-use projects with “new-
urbanist” orientation to the sidewalk and streets. It is likely that any redevelopment of this area would be
decades in the future. However, by way of example with LODO in Denver, the concept planning origins
that led to the development today began more than 25 years ago. For 2020, this is a proposed as a simple
initiation of the discussion and idea with the property owners. No funding or retention of consultants is
proposed for 2020. This would be delegated to the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission. The goal for
2020 would be to formulate a sub-area planning process for 2021 if the property owners are interested
such planning process.
Joint Planning Process with Traer Creek for Planning Area A: Council members have expressed a
desired for a more definitive comprehensive plan for the Village (at Avon). Planning Area A is the mixed-
use high density area immediately to the east of CitiMarket and Chapel Square. In a recent meeting with
Traer Creek representatives, Traer Creek representatives expressed interest in participating in a jointly
funded planning process with the Town for this area. Grant funding from the Department of Local Affairs is
highly likely and could potentially be in the one-third to one-half range of a cooperative planning process.
The adoption of a specific plan for Planning Area A is likely to promote interest and investment that follows
such plan. The potential benefits of this project include: (1) adopt a plan that guides and encourages high-
quality development and investment in this area which incorporates Town’s input; (2) conduct a cooperative
planning process with Traer Creek that builds functional working relationships; and (3) increase revenue
producing development that can accelerate satisfaction of Avon’s tax credit obligations under the Village (at
Avon) Development Agreement. Financial contribution by Avon in 2020 is expected to be less than
$33,000 which would be matched with other funds for a joint planning process. At this point, the idea is
only conceptual and the scope of a joint planning process is not defined. If Council is interested in a joint
planning, then the next steps would be to continue the conversation and begin to define a joint planning
process for further consideration.
TOWN COUNCIL REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Town Council
From: Preston Neill, Deputy Town Manager
Date: June 25, 2019
Topic: TOWN OF AVON 2019 STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS UPDATE
SUMMARY
On October 23, 2018, Council adopted Resolution 18-14, Adopting the Town of Avon 2019 Strategic Plan.
Attached you will find a Progress Update, which details efforts, over the last eight-month period, on the
prioritized strategies in the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan, of course, does not account for all direction
by Council or unforeseen needs or opportunities, but does set forth major undertakings through the
planning horizon. My updates are in RED and Eric Heil’s updates are in GREEN.
Please let us know if you would like more detailed information on the Update.
ATTACHMENT
Town of Avon 2019 Strategic Plan Progress Update
2019 STRATEGIC PLAN
October 23, 2018
TOWN OF AVON
2019 STRATEGIC PLAN
Adopted by the Avon Town Council
Resolution 18-14, Series of 2018
October 23, 2018
2019 STRATEGIC PLAN
October 23, 2018
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Purpose of the Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan is developed and adopted to guide decision-making and provide the structure for
ensuring that investments and programs reflect Council priorities in achieving the vision and adopted
plans of the Town of Avon. Updated each year to reflect the priorities of the Town Council, the adopted
Strategic Plan provides the Avon community information about the important work planned by the Town,
over the planning period. Once the Strategic Plan is adopted, a budget is prepared to meet the program,
followed by each department submitting a business work plan to the Town Manager, identifying the
timing and process for implementing each strategy. Progress on the work plans are monitored to ensure
outcomes are met.
• The Comprehensive Plan is the key leadership planning document of the Town and leads the
Strategic Plan’s Vision, with the identification of tactical actions to meet the Vision.
• In July of 2018, the Town Council provided the opportunity for residents and businesses to identify
the most important issues in the Town through civic engagement outreach at open houses and
through a Community Survey. The results have aided the Council in identifying priorities over the
next several years and have provided information as to other methods to engage the public in the
vision and strategic planning of the Town.
The Strategic Plan is organized as follows:
• The Strategic Plan Vision provides a dynamic overview describing the way of life in Avon, the
values the community holds and serves as a comprehensive statement regarding the focus and
directed outcomes of the Town’s work. The Vision is directed by the Comprehensive Plan.
• From the Strategic Plan Vision, four key outcomes have been identified to set the prioritized work
of the Town. The four outcomes, with successes and strategies to achieve each vision are detailed,
resulting in a Strategic Plan.
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Strategic Plan Vision
“Avon’s vision is to provide a high quality of life, today and in the future, for a diverse population;
and to promote their ability to live, work, visit and recreate in the community.”
TOWN OF AVON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ADOPTED MAY 23, 2017
The Town of Avon is a strong community, focused on families and workers while building on its strengths
to become a nationally and internationally recognized year-round mountain resort community. Avon is
surrounded by natural beauty and the stewardship of our natural resources is a high priority. Avon is
committed to providing a high level of municipal services for our citizens and visitors that reflect its values
and commitment to the environment. Avon will expand its cultural, recreational and educational offerings
in partnership with our broader community and regional public and private sector agencies, thereby
ensuring sustained economic vitality and a vibrant community experience.
A dedication to a high standard and a superior level of quality development will provide Avon with a
comparative advantage in the future, and, therefore, Avon will work to attract and promote these types
of developments by ensuring Town plans and incentives are constructed in a manner which provides the
development community clear and timely information; and, by steadfastly maintaining a professional and
solution-oriented municipal business.
The Town will continue to value and support our full-time and part-time resident population by providing
an exceptional level of municipal services and by working to retain existing businesses as the Town seeks
to expand its retail and commercial base, while fostering our sense of community through both our spirit
and the built environment. The importance of vibrancy and activity within the Town will be supported by
attracting an array of new and diverse cultural and recreational events to Avon which are in concert with
the values of our community and serve to nurture a cohesive sense of place and public.
It is the Town of Avon’s elected officials and staff commitment to fiduciary responsibility, effectiveness
and efficiency in providing government services and a practiced belief in open and transparent
governance that will lead the successful implementation of this vision for the growth and development of
Avon.
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Strategic Plan
Fiscal Year 2019
SUPPORT A STRONG COMMUNITY,
BUILDING ON STRENGTHS AS A YEAR-ROUND MOUNTAIN RESORT COMMUNITY
The Town will continue to value and support our community through a strong and diverse economy, attentive
to business retention and proactively partnering with the private sector to expand Avon’s retail and commercial
base. The Town’s commitment to planning for future growth; to ensuring there is a hierarchy of built forms
to reflect the importance of the Town Center; an openness to new community development trends; and,
recognition of private property interests and the costs of doing business with the Town, sets forth a dynamic
relationship for the successful construction of the built environment and business growth. In its commitment
to supporting a strong, mountain resort community, the Town endeavors to create a visually appealing gateway
to Avon.
RECENT SUCCESSES
▪ Adoption of the Town of Avon Town-Owned Properties Plan
▪ Adoption of the Avon Community Housing Plan
▪ Adoption of the 2017 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan
▪ Completion of “Fiscal Analysis – Peer Community Comparison or Revenues, Budgets and Services and
Assessments of Real Estate Transfer Tax Impacts” Report
▪ Launch of Tipsy Taxi Program
▪ Avon.org website updated
▪ Discoveravon.org website launched
▪ Launch of Zagster Bike Share Program
▪ Voters approved broadband exemption from SB 05-152
STRATEGIES
Tier 1 Priorities
▪ Meet the Comprehensive Plan Housing goals to 1) Achieve a diverse range of housing densities, styles
and types, including rental and for sale, to serve all segments of the population; and 2) Coordinate
with neighboring communities to provide an attainable housing program that incorporates both
rental and ownership opportunities, which are affordable for local working families. IN PROGRESS.
SEE SEPARATE MEMORANDUM PREPARED BY MATT PIELSTICKER. EAGLE COUNTY EXOECTED TO
REQUST A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION FROM TOWN FOR EAGLE COUNTY LOAN FUND. TOWN
CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE EAGLE VALLEY HOMESTORE AS THE CENTRALIZED HOUSING
BASE/ENTITY. TOWN ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES ON EAGLE COUNTY HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
▪ Meet the goals and objectives of the Avon Community Housing Plan. IN PROGRESS. SEE SEPARATE
MEMORANDUM PREPARED BY MATT PIELSTICKER, AS WELL AS ERIC HEIL’S MAY 28TH COUNCIL
MEETING UPDATE. IMPLEMENTATION OF AVON COMMUNITY HOUSING PLAN WILL CARRY OVER
INTO 2020.
▪ Implement the development strategies identified within the adopted Town of Avon Town-Owned
Properties Plan for seven sites including Tract G, Wildridge Fire House, Swift Gulch, the Village at
Avon’s “Park Site,” “School Site” (Lot E), Public Works Site (Lot 5), and the Wildwood Properties.
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TRACT G: NEXT STEPS OUTLINED IN MULTIPLE PROJECTS ON MAY 28, 2019
WILDRIDGE FIRE HOUSE: UPSTAIRS CURRENT RENTED FOR HOUSING. SEE MORE INFORMATION
BELOW.
SWIFT GULCH: AVON EMPLOYEE HOUSING CONCEPT PRESENTED TO COUNCIL ON MAY 28, 2019.
COUNCIL EXPRESSED DESIRE TO KEEP ON HOUSING WORK PLAN BUT RANKED AS LOW PRIORITY. NO
ADDITIONAL WORK PLANNED FOR 2019.
VILLAGE (AT AVON) PARK SITE (LOT B): SEE MANAGER’S REPORT REGARDING JOINT PLANNING
PROCESS
VILLAGE (AT AVON) SCHOOL SITE (LOT E): NO WORK PLANNED FOR 2019
PUBLIC WORKS SITE (LOT 5): NO WORK PLANNED FOR 2019
WILDWOOD PROPERTIES: STAFF PROCEEDING WITH SITE ANALYSIS PER COUNCIL DIRECTION ON MAY
28, 2019
o Develop an implementation plan. IN PROGRESS. RESULTS FROM JUNE 25TH COUNCIL RETREAT
WILL FORM THE BASIS FOR AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
o Continue working to bring the Hahnewald Barn project from concept through schematic
design for further consideration of relocation. Assist the Planning and Zoning Commission
and Avon Historic Preservation Advisory Board, collectively the Hahnewald Barn Stakeholder
Group, as they review materials and provide formal recommendations to the Council.
Council will make final decisions regarding the design of the project, and authorizing next
steps moving forward. NO ACTIVITY.
o Work with Eagle County to ensure a successful transition of the regional recycling center to Lot
5. COMPLETED.
o Ensure increased access to the Eagle River. NOTICE OF AWARD FOR RIVERFRONT TRAIL
CONNECTOR PROJECT APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON JUNE 11TH. THE WORK IS SLATED TO BEGIN
IN EARLY JULY AND WRAP UP BY NOVEMBER 1ST.
o In the interim, construct cleaning and minor facility upgrade budgets for Fire Station 7 and the
Wildridge Fire Station for renting to workers and/or working families, with consideration of terms
which allow for future renovation. WORK COMPLETED FOR THE WILDRIDGE FIRE STATION
UNITS. BOTH WILDRIDGE FIRE STATION UNITS BEING RENTED TO TOWN EMPLOYEES. THE
WILDRIDGE FIRE STATION WILL BE RE-ROOFED THIS SUMMER. SECONDARY EGRESS FOR 351
BENCHMARK BUILDING IS SLATED TO GO IN THIS SUMMER. THE BUILDING HAS BEEN LEASED
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR TO VAIL TENURE, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF WORKFORCE
HOUSING.
o Evaluate the development of an Ad Hoc Committee to evaluate the expansion of the Avon
Recreation Center for the purposes of: 1) involving community in one of the most used and
expensive community assets, (2) determining the best uses as desired by the community for the
expansion, and (3) allowing a community-based support for any taxing ballot question to be
established on a grass-roots basis. SEE SEPARATE MEMORANDUM PREPARED BY JOHN
CURUTCHET. THIS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE JUNE 25TH COUNCIL RETREAT.
▪ Invest in multi-modal improvements prioritizing walkability and bicycle use on streets, with transit,
parking and wayfinding.
o Complete the Beaver Creek Boulevard Streetscape Improvements Project. IN PROGRESS.
SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION IN AUGUST.
o Complete the Town of Avon Multimodal Transportation and Parking Plan AVON MULTIMODAL
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING PLAN COMPLETED IN 2017.
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o Nottingham Road/I-70-Avon Road Underpass Improvements – Design 1) Nottingham Road
drainage improvements to mitigate mud and debris flows; 2) Pedestrian safety improvements
including crosswalks and sidewalks; and 3) I-70-Avon Road Underpass Safety/Beautification Entry
Improvement. Bid and Construct as designs and funding are approved. PRELIMINARY DESIGN
AND PRICING COMPLETED. COUNCIL DISCUSSION OR CONFIRMATION ON PRIORITY OF THIS
PROJECT IS SOUGHT AT THE COUNCIL RETREAT.
o Fully support Avon transit as a key element of a walkable community; stay attentive to the
potential role of autonomous cars. THIS IS A GENERAL STATEMENT AND NOT SPECIFIC TO
POLICY ADOPTION OR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION.
o Participate in the development of the ECO Transportation Development Plan and work with the
ECO Board to advance Avon initiatives, such as increasing to late night bus service to serve
workers. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES ON ECO BOARD. (IS THERE A
“PLAN” THAT IS IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTION BY ECO? OR IS THIS JUST A GENERIC
STATEMENT?)
▪ Evaluate the tiers of the Avon water tap fee to ensure that the fee accounts fairly for residential home
sizes. DISCUSSED DURING THE FEE WAIVER AND TAX EXEMPTION ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE 19-01).
COUNCIL PROVIDED DIRECTION TO BRING THIS TOPIC BACK FOR DISCUSSION AT A LATER DATE.
▪ Maintain the Zagster bike share program, monitor and report on challenges and successes. Explore
expansion of stations, sponsorship opportunities, and partnerships with outside organizations. WORK
IS UNDERWAY TO GAIN SPONSORSHIPS AND EVALUATE EXPANSION TO OTHER AREAS LIKE
EDWARDS RIVERWALK AND EAGLE-VAIL. OUTREACH TO OTHER ENTITIES ABOUT USING THE SAME
CONTRACTOR IS CONTINUING.
▪ Define a broadband strategy and develop a broadband plan that identifies current assets and
community needs to assist in developing architectural alternative concepts and cost opinions. Once
preferred alternatives are identified and a roadmap is put in place, move into the planning phase. ON
HOLD. NO VISION OR STRATEGY ESTABLISHED. HR GREEN PRESENTED TO COUNCIL ON WHAT’S
GOING ON WITH BROADBAND IN OTHER COMMUNITIES ACROSS COLORADO AND WHAT DECISION
NEED TO BE MADE TO STUDY COMMUNITY-BASED BROADBAND SERVICES. AVON HAS NOT
COMMITTED TO JOINING NWCCOG’S PROJECT THOR. COUNCIL DIRECTION IS SOUGHT ON
WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH EXPLORING MUNICIPAL BROADBAND FURTHER IN 2019.
▪ Work progressively with the Union Pacific Railroad to: 1) Verify the railroad ROW through Avon; 2)
Gain permits for needed pedestrian infrastructure on WBCB; 3) Sustain continual clean-up of the
railroad ROW; 4) Address the Richardson Ground Squirrel population; and 5) Explore opportunities
for a cross-country ski track and allowing railbikes from Edwards to Minturn. PERMITS GAINED FOR
WBCB SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS. RAILROAD ROW CLEANED DURING TOWN CLEAN UP DAY EVENT
ON JUNE 14TH.
Tier 2 Priorities
▪ Evaluate the formation of a special improvement district to improve the facades of the Avon Center,
Comfort Inn, First Bank, and other properties along E/W Beaver Creek Boulevard, including but not
limited to landscaping, streetscape and beautification programs. Include development of public
spaces in the district assessment. NO ACTIVITY. COUNCIL DIRECTION IS SOUGHT ON WHETHER TO
RETAIN THIS PROJECT. THIS IS A GENERIC MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT CONCEPT THAT IS NOT
EASILY IMPLEMENTED FOR PROPERTIES ALONG E/W BEAVER CREEK BOULEVARD.
▪ Evaluate whether Avon should pursue a Downtown Development Authority to support economic
development partnerships. NO ACTIVITY. STAFF BELIEVES THIS CONCEPT IS PREMATURE AT THIS
TIME.
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▪ Support Town Council efforts to develop a Sister City relationship. NO ACTIVITY. COUNCIL DIRECTION
IS SOUGHT ON WHETHER TO FURTHER PURSUE THIS PROJECT/CONCEPT.
On-going
▪ Work proactively with the owners of vacant commercial property to find leaseholders and/or
redevelopment projects and, when appropriate, 1) Utilize Urban Renewal Authority tax increments
generated from the existing district or in a potential new Urban Renewal Authority district, and/or 2)
Other economic development incentives including tax rebates, zoning amendments, etc. ON GOING.
▪ Maintain a strong partner relationship with the Avon business community, developers, and county-
wide organizations that enhance the economic vitality of the community. ON GOING. STAFF IS
REVIEWING CONCEPTS AND PROPOSALS FOR A PRINTED AND ON-LINE BUSINESS MAP OF TOWN
CORE.
▪ Consistently issue the Avon Quarterly Business Newsletter and hold annual update meetings with
Avon business owners and representatives. ON GOING.
▪ Support the efforts of the Avon Business Association, when appropriate. AVON BUSINESS
NEWSLETTER SENT TO AVON BUSINESS EACH QUARTER.
▪ Be aware and proactive in Town projects, programs and day-to-day work in the support, retention
and development of inclusive neighborhoods, with specific attention to the needs and opportunities
for the Avon Elementary School, such as hosting the spring graduation. ON GOING. AVON
ELEMENTARY INDICATED THAT AVON PAVILION IS NOT PREFERRED FOR SPRING GRADUATION DUE
TO UNPREDICTABLE WEATHER.
▪ In the Town’s Swim Program, when appropriate, include Homestake Elementary students in Avon’s
school programs. HOMESTAKE PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAS BEEN CONTACTED MULTIPLE TIMES
BUT HAS NOT SHOWN ANY INTEREST IN THE PROGRAM.
▪ Throughout the year, Liaison Appointees and Town Manager will meet with respective principals for
developments in the Town of Avon to discuss current issues, development needs and opportunities.
PERIODIC MEETINGS WITH TRAER CREEK REPRESENTATIVES ARE ONGOING. SEE MANAGER’S
REPORT FOR RETREAT.
▪ Maintain Google Transit maps for local bus schedules. COMPLETED.
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Strategic Plan
Fiscal Year 2019
PRESERVE & ENHANCE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Maintaining a strong foundation for the stewardship of Avon’s natural resources is a top commitment by
the Town in order for the Town to protect Avon’s unique setting and its open spaces. Avon will promote
sustainability through the funding of programs and projects to protect the Town’s and the regions clean
waters and clean air and to conserve environmental resources.
RECENT SUCCESSES
▪ Completion of the annexation of the East Avon Preserve
▪ Walking Mountains Conservation Easement
▪ Adoption of the Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County Community and the accompanying
Implementation Schedule
▪ CLEER Building Energy Navigator software installed in Town facilities
▪ Plastic bag ban and paper bag fee adopted by Council and implemented by staff
STRATEGIES
Tier 1 Priorities
▪ From the 2016 Town of Avon Climate Action Plan Implementation Schedule, adopted on March 28,
2017, implement the priorities, including but not limited to:
o Establishing the CO2 baseline, modifying municipal buildings and street lights and monitoring.
BASELINE ESTABLISHED BY 2014 EAGLE COUNTY ENERGY INVENTORY AND IDENTIFIED IN
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN FOR THE EAGLE COUNTY COMMUNITY. CLEER BUILDING ENERGY
NAVIGATOR SOFTWARE INSTALLED AT ALL MAJOR TOWN FACILITIES AND CONSISTENTLY
MONITORED AT WWW.COLORADO.BUILDINGENERGYNAVIGATOR.COM.
o Amending the Town’s landscape code to more effectively replace vegetation which has been
removed and improve water quality in drainages, streams and along in the Eagle River.
COMPLETED.
o With the expertise of the UERWA, developing outdoor landscape guidelines/regulations to
reduce water use and off-site impacts, such as fertilizer run-off, which can affect the Eagle River.
NO ACTIVITY. WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS ARE DESIRED TO BE COORDINATED
WITH EAGLE RIVER WATERSHED COALITION. STAFF EXPECTS TO PRESENT OPTIONS AND
CONCEPTS 2ND HALF OF 2019.
o Adopt a paperless strategy to reduce waste and support files, etc. IN PROGRESS. MAJORITY OF
TOWN FILES HAVE BEEN SCANNED INTO RETENTION SOFTWARE. RECENT SUCCESS WITH
MAKING PURCHASING PROCESS PAPERLESS WITH OUR FLEET DEPARTMENT. THIS WILL BE
ROLLED OUT TO ALL OTHER DEPARTMENTS IN THE COMING MONTHS.
o Take the lead role in working with the UERWA to assess and potentially partner with the Aspens
Mobile Home Village to improve and/or replace the property’s water distribution system to
eliminate water loss. NO ACTIVITY. STAFF EXPECTS TO ASSESS WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
IN 2ND HALF OF 2019.
o Partnering with Walking Mountains Science Center and Eagle County to expand the Energy Smart
Program and community educational outreach. WALKING MOUNTAINS SUPPORTED WITH 2019
COMMUNITY GRANT. FEE WAIVER OF 2018 BUILDING PERMIT AND CONSTRUCTION SALES TAX
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FOR THEIR CENTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT. GRANT BEING AWARDED TO WALKING
MOUNTAINS THROUGH THE EEOP FUND TO SUPPORT ENERGY SMART PROGRAM. THIS IS
SUBJECT TO COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET AMENDMENT ON JUNE 25TH.
o Promote investment and use of energy efficient vehicles, including electric vehicles, by
evaluating opportunities to add vehicle charging stations throughout the Town of Avon. TWO
CHARGING STATIONS SLATED TO BE CONSTRUCTED THIS SUMMER IN AVON. STAFF
CURRENTLY EVALUATING OTHER POTENTIAL SITES TO HOUSE CHARGING STATIONS. AN
ELECTRIC VEHICLE PLAN IS BEING DEVELOPED AND WILL BE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL IN JULY.
▪ Evaluate ways to achieve the Town’s adopted goal to “develop and implement a program to run the
Town of Avon – Municipality with 100% renewable energy.” COMPLETED.
▪ Identify and prioritize which municipal and/or land use codes should be revised to fully implement
the Plan, including but not limited to a re-evaluation of the Alternative Equivalent Compliance
regulation to include a stronger nexus, with specific metrics for performance to the Climate Action
Plan and Avon’s housing goals. NO MUNICIPAL OR LAND USE CODE AMENDMENTS HAVE BEEN
IDENTIFIED TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN. NO FURTHER ACTION IS EXPECTED IN 2019.
▪ Develop, with consultant services, the Harry A. Nottingham Landscape Plan, including in the plan
timely replacement of the Town's public tree stock; invite Walking Mountains to evaluate biosphere
enhancements to the northwest corner of Nottingham Lake during the planning process. DRAFT
LANDSCAPE PLAN COMPLETED. PUBLIC ADOPTION PROCESS IS EXPECTED TO START THIS SUMMER.
SEE SEPARATE MEMORANDUM IN RETREAT PACKET.
▪ Proactively ensure trees on public and private property do not host and spread viruses; remove
dead trees with a well-developed landscape program. COMPLETED. BRUSH CREEK EVALUATED
OUR TREE STOCK AND ASSISTED STAFF TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO MAINTAIN A WELL-DEVELOPED
LANDSCAPE PROGRAM.
▪ Develop a comprehensive Fire Mitigation Plan for Town-owned properties. COMPLETED FOR
WILDRIDGE WITH IMPLEMENTATION UNDERWAY.
▪ Work with the Eagle River Fire Protection District on planning and implementing an emergency
egress for the Wildridge community. COMPLETED. EMERGENCY EGRESS IDENDIFIED AS USFS
ROADS 774, 717.1B AND 717.1A TO JUNE CREEK TRAIL. WILDRIDGE WILDFIRE EVACUATION
LIMITED-SCALE EXERCISE TOOK PLACE IN 2018 AND 2019.
Tier 2 Priorities
▪ Consider adopting a “pay-as-you-throw” refuse system and evaluate franchise agreements for waste
haulers. NO ACTIVITY. COUNCIL DIRECTION IS REQUESTED ON WHETHER TO RETAIN THIS PROJECT
IN THE STRATEGIC PLAN.
▪ At such time as the Eagle County Landfill is prepared to receive compostable collected materials,
evaluate how to implement collection in Avon and prepare a recommendation for Council action.
COMPLETED. THE AVON REGIONAL RECYCLE DROP SITE NOW HAS A COMPOST BIN. RESIDENTS
MUST SIGN UP THROUGH VAIL HONEYWAGON TO USE IT.
On-going
▪ Continue serving as an active member of the Climate Action Collaborative to fully implement and
achieve the goals of the Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County Community. ON GOING.
▪ Continue looking for solar panel installation opportunities. ON GOING.
▪ Participate as an active member of the Urban Run-off Group and the Eagle River Watershed Council
to evaluate and support, as appropriate, needed Eagle River improvements. JUSTIN HILDRETH IS AN
ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE URBAN RUNOFF GROUP AND REGIONAL WATER PLAN GROUP.
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STORMWATER QUALITY IMPOVEMENTS ARE IN 2019 BUDGET AND PROPOSED FOR 2020. STAFF IS
IN PROCESS OF WORKING WITH WATERSHED COUNCIL TO COME UP WITH A PLAN TO IMPROVE
QUALITY OF EAGLE RIVER, SIMILAR TO VAIL’S RESTORE THE GORE CAMPAIGN.
▪ Work with the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, as well as other community organizations, to
protect the water quality in the Eagle River for all users. ON GOING.
▪ Continue participation in the Actively Green Certification Program. ON GOING.
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Strategic Plan
Fiscal Year 2019
DEVELOP INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE ECONOMIC,
EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES
The importance of vibrancy and activity within the Town will be supported by partnering with existing
special events and attracting an array of new and diverse cultural, educational and recreational events to
Avon, which meet the Town’s brand and are in concert with the values of our community and serve to
nurture a cohesive sense of place and public. Providing an exceptional system of parks, trails, and
recreational programs to serve the year-round needs of area residents and visitors is an important Town
goal.
RECENT SUCCESSES
▪ Completion of the Destination Jump, Splash, Learn Playground in Nottingham Park with a GOCO grant and
the appropriation of Community Enhancement Fund monies
▪ Completion of detailed diagrams for all Avon event venues, including but not limited to dimensions,
location of electrical outlets, irrigation system, domestic water hose bib, parking lots, etc.
▪ Completion of Eagle Valley Regional Trail and Metcalf Bike Climbing Lane
▪ Completion of Nottingham Park Restroom Remodel
▪ Appointment of Ad Hoc Special Events Committee
STRATEGIES
Tier 1 Priorities
▪ Under the auspices of the Ad Hoc Special Events Committee, continue to solicit, develop and fund,
in partnership with qualified producers, a diverse program of vibrant arts, educational, cultural and
recreational offerings at the Avon Performance Pavilion and Main Street Mall. In particular:
COUNCIL ESTABLISHED A PERMANENT CULTURAL, ARTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS (CASE) COMMITTEE
TO TAKE THE PLACE OF THE AD HOC SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE. PURPOSE AND DUTIES
LARGELY REMAIN THE SAME AND ARE MEMORIALIZED IN RESOLUTION 19-12.
o Seek to expand live theater as a desired multi-day or evening festival. NO APPLICATION
RECEIVED FOR 2019 FUNDING.
o Expand use of the Pavilion in shoulder seasons to local band productions, which are low key
and low budget, such as a battle-of-the-bands or open mike nights. LOCAL BANDS ADDED TO
AVONLIVE PERFORMANCES. COMMUNITY PICNIC SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2019 WHICH
WILL INCLUDE LOCAL BANDS.
o Work with Bravo! Vail to pursue performance options at the Avon Performance Pavilion. NO
ACTIVITY ON THIS. STAFF WILL PURSUE OPTIONS IN FALL FOR 2020 WHEN 2019 EVENT
SEASON IS WINDING DOWN.
o Explore a partnership with the Vail Valley Foundation to provide management of non-Town
produced special events at the Avon Performance Pavilion DISCUSSIONS WITH VAIL VALLEY
FOUNDATION HAVE TAKEN PLACE BUT VVF HAS NOT EXPRESSED INTEREST IN MANAGING
NON-TOWN PRODUCED SPECIAL EVENTS.
o To streamline and assist local and national big city promoters to efficiently produce and market
events:
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➢ Develop best marketing practices and marketing advice for event success in Avon, and coop
with any Avon marketing plan, where Avon has provided funding or use of a Town venue.
IN PROGRESS. PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL OF AVON MARKETING PLANS AND EFFORTS
WILL BE PROVIDED IN AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER.
➢ Establish, for ticketed events, procedures and policies to limit poaching of concerts. WILL
BE DONE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS WITH PRODUCERS.
▪ Implement the adopted Avon Recreational Trails Plan as prioritized and adopted by the Avon Town
Council, as soon as possible; and ON GOING 1) pursue construction grants, when appropriate; and
2) rigorously seek an easement to construct a connecting trail from the southern terminus of Lake
Street to the Eagle River Regional Trail. EASEMENT SECURED FOR RIVERFRONT TRAIL CONNECTOR
PROJECT. NOTICE OF AWARD ISSUED AND CONSTRUCTION WILL BE COMPLETED BETWEEN JULY
AND NOVEMBER.
▪ As directed by the Town Council on May 23, 2017, implement the action plan to pursue a Colorado
Creative District designation; budget and retain qualified consultant services for development of a
strategic plan, as may be needed. NO ACTIVITY. NEWLY FORMED CASE COMMITTEE WILL FURTHER
EVALUATE AT A LATER DATE.
▪ Rebuild the Eagle River Whitewater Park. COMPLETED. STAFF EXPECTS RE-EVALUATION AND
ANALYSIS OF REPAIR PROJECT AND POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL WORK TO IMPROVE THE REPAIRED
FEATURE.
▪ Evaluate the pros and cons of the Town of Avon using its special event liquor permit quota, as
allowed for events at a Municipal Arts and Cultural Facility, which may include the Main Street Mall,
New Town Hall, Harry A. Nottingham Park and the Avon Performance Pavilion. As part of the
evaluation assess alternatives for forming a (Liquor) Entertainment District or liquor license for
venue premises. TOWN WILL MOST LIKELY USE ITS FULL SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR PERMIT QUOTA IN
2019. NO ACTIVITY ON ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT VENUE PREMISE. COUNCIL RECENTLY
APPROVED ORDINANCE TO ALLOW TOWN TO AUTHORIZE OPEN CONTAINER ALCOHOL
CONSUMPTION ON TOWN PROPERTY.
▪ Continue to actively work with the USFS to identify and plan for improvements to USFS 779 and
USFS 717.1B. NO PROGRESS ON 779. TOWN ATTEMPTED TO WORK WITH USFS IN 2018 IN
CONCERT WITH BERLAIMONT, HOWEVER, TOWN RESIDENTS OPPOSED 717.18 AS AN
ALTERNATIVE.
Tier 2 Priorities
▪ Build photo monuments around the commercial core to memorialize Avon’s history. NO ACTIVITY.
COUNCIL DIRECTION IS REQUESTED ON WHETHER TO RETAIN THIS PROJECT IN THE STRATEGIC
PLAN.
▪ Evaluate a Scientific and Cultural District to provide funding for Walking Mountains Science Center’s
educational programming and Avon’s cultural activities. NO ACTIVITY. COUNCIL DIRECTION IS
REQUESTED ON WHETHER TO RETAIN THIS PROJECT IN THE STRATEGIC PLAN.
▪ Identify locations for the installation of outdoor percussion instruments, including pianos, and fund in the
Capital Projects Fund, when feasible. THIS WAS EVALUATED LAST SUMMER. NEWLY FORMED CASE
COMMITTEE WILL BE TASKED WITH FURTHER EVALUATING HOW TO MOVE FORWARD.
▪ Develop a plan for the completion of the Main Street Mall from the existing Mall to Lake Street and
Nottingham Park. PENDING LOT B DEVELOPMENT. COUNCIL DIRECTION IS REQUESTED ON
WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH THIS PROJECT IN 2020 REGARDLESS OF DEVELOPMENT OF LOT B.
On-going
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▪ Maintain Nottingham Park to a high standard and continue to make it the focal point of the
community. ON GOING
▪ When approving Town funded or supported festivals and events which offer alcoholic libations,
require that the sponsoring non-profit is an Avon community grant recipient or locally based
nonprofit. CONSISTENTLY PERFORMED.
▪ Support regional World Class events and the Walking Mountains Science Center. BOTH SUPPORTED
IN 2019 FUNDING. PER COUNCIL DIRECTION, AVON IS A HOST TOWN FOR THE COLORADO
CLASSIC ROAD BIKE RACE.
▪ As appropriate, share the results of the Community Survey with potential business interests in terms
of types of businesses and services desired in Avon. ON GOING.
▪ Support the unmet needs of non-profit organizations in Eagle County, by way of the Town’s annual
Community Grant Program, by welcoming applications from organizations and agencies seeking
funding for programs, projects, services or activities that support the Town’s stated priorities in the
Town’s annual Strategic Plan. CONSISTENTLY DONE. SUBJECT TO ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BY
COUNCIL.
▪ Maximize the grant resources available through potential sources available such as through the
Office of Economic Development and International Trade, including its new Outdoor Industry
Recreation Office; a Scientific & Cultural Facilities District, and Department of Local Affairs.
CONSISTENTLY EVALUATED.
▪ Participate in the valley-wide events calendar being maintained by the Vail Valley Partnership.
CONSISTENLY PERFORMED.
▪ Be creative in activating the Town public ways with ideas such as bicycle pedal bars or a railroad
trolley car. NO ACTIVITY. COUNCIL DIRECTION IS REQUESTED ON WHETHER TO RETAIN THIS
PROJECT IN THE STRATEGIC PLAN.
▪ Schedule Council civic engagement opportunities at the Pavilion Green Room. PUBLIC FORUMS ON
THE PLASTIC BAG BAN INITIATIVE WERE HELD IN THE PAVILION GREEN ROOM. STAFF WILL LOOK
TO HOLD MORE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THERE. COUNCIL DIRECTION IS REQUESTED
ON WHETHER TO RETAIN THIS PROJECT IN THE STRATEGIC PLAN.
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Strategic Plan
Fiscal Year 2019
PROVIDE A RESPONSIVE, CUTTING-EDGE
& EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT
Ensure that Town government is managed and operated as a competitive business and in a manner which
is client-focused and solution-oriented, meeting the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility,
implementing best practices, and using Town resources effectively and efficiently in each
department. Provide for the development of capital projects, which support the community-resort
economy, and promote the Town brand through a five-year capital investment plan, utilizing appropriate
funding mechanisms such as pay-as-you-go, new mill levy and/or current tax receipt long-term debt.
Support a work culture that is flexible, innovative and resilient to change
RECENT SUCCESSES
▪ New Police Station at the Public Safety Facility completed
▪ New Town Hall completed with a LEED Silver Certification
▪ Civic engagement programs expanded
▪ Balanced budgets achieved
▪ Reserves maintained
STRATEGIES
Tier 1 Priorities
▪ Continue implementing the Town of Avon Marketing Plan and Avon Brand Guidelines ON GOING
▪ Monitor and adjust as needed the comprehensive Community Swim Program. ON GOING
▪ Identify location(s) and cost(s) for the development of one or more dog parks in Avon or nearby in
partnership with Eagle-Vail. NO PROGRESS.
Tier 2 Priorities
▪ Plan and budget for the development of Lot 5, in the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan, including adding
a reserve line item for an equipment and vehicle storage facility and future office space. AVON REGIONAL
RECYCLE DROP SITE DEVELOPED ON FRONT PORTION OF LOT 5. BEYOND THAT, NO PROGRESS HAS BEEN
MADE. THIS IS CONTINGENT ON FURTHER DEFINING OR PRIORITIZING THE TOWN OF AVON TOWN-
OWNED PROPERTIES PLAN. SEE SEPARATE MEMORANDUM PREPARED BY JUSTIN HILDRETH.
▪ Update Procurement Code, including revisiting the maximum contract authority for the Town
Manager, reviewing expenditure approval levels, and adding provisions for the disposal of excess or
obsolete property. Also, clarify other areas of authority on easements, leases, property conveyances,
license agreements, etc. IN PROGRESS. DRAFT PROCUREMENT CODE WILL BE PRESENTED TO
COUNCIL IN THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2019.
On-going
▪ Maintain Town infrastructure, including all buildings, roads, parks, preserves and trails; appropriating
deferred maintenance funds as required, and seeking long term debt approval, when appropriate. ON
GOING
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▪ Provide strategic Council leadership, consistently practicing open and transparent government. ON
GOING
▪ Continue to evaluate staffing levels to ensure a high level of municipal services for our citizens and
visitors. ON GOING
▪ Continue holding an annual Town Clean-Up Day event during the evening hours of a weekday in the
spring that includes a community gathering after the clean-up event is completed. IMPLEMENTED.
▪ Maintain and consistently evaluate a strong civic engagement program, including ad hoc committees,
a triannual community survey, volunteerism program, etc. Look to advance the Town’s partnership
with staff members, parents and students at Avon Elementary School. IMPLEMENTED.
▪ Maintain fund balances, contingency and reserves to guarantee a fiscal position that is resilient to
economic fluctuations; transfer surplus funds to capital projects. MET IN 2019 BUDGET.
▪ Continue to develop annual department work plans, which are measurable and maintain
accountability. COMPLETED WHEN BUDGET IS ADOPTED.
▪ Hold annual or bi-annual sessions in joint meeting settings with government partners. ON GOING
▪ Seek a naming sponsor for the Avon Performance Pavilion. NO ACTIVITY
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TOWN COUNCIL REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor Sarah Smith Hymes and Avon Town Council
From: Scott Wright, Asst. Town Manager
Meeting Date: June 25, 2019
Re: Budget Calendar for Town Council Retreat Discussion
Summary
Attached to this memo is the proposed 2020 budget calendar for your review and discussion. The
calendar generally follows previous year's milestones and due dates.
One item that the Town Manager was interested in discussing with Town Council was the possibility
of having a one-day budget retreat that would take the place of having to have several budget work
sessions during the regularly scheduled Town Council meetings in the fall. The retreat would include
a financial overview as well as budget presentations by department directors. A dedicated budget retreat
helps eliminate distractions and allows for a deeper dive into department budgets and their links to the
Strategic Plan. Staff will be prepare to discuss this idea on the 25th.
Attachments:
- 2020 Budget Calendar
2020 Budget Calendar
2019 Revised Budget, 2020 Proposed Budget & Five-Year CIP Budget
Date Description Responsible Parties
June 12, 2019
Budget Kickoff Meeting –
Discuss budget calendar, budget direction and
personnel expectations
Leadership Team
June 25, 2019 Council Retreat - Review of 2020 Strategic Plan Council, LT
July 1, 2019 DEADLINE: Personnel Requests due Eric, Scott, H/R
July 11, 2019 Capital Projects Long-Range Plan Discussion LT
July 8 – Aug 5,
2019
PowerPlan Budget Entry:
1) 2019 Revised Budget
2) 2020 Revenues
3) 2020 Expenditures
LT, Budget Managers
Aug. 1, 2019 DEADLINE: Market Surveys and Step Schedules
Due
Eric, Scott, H/R
Aug. 14, 2019 Capital Projects Long-Range Plan Discussion LT
Aug. 19 – 30,
2019
Budget Reviews: Departmental meetings to review
Proposed 2020 and Final Revised 2019 program
budgets and Revenues
LT, Budget Managers
Review and Direction on 2020 Community Grant
Program Funding
Review and Direction on 2020 Special Events
Funding
Council, Eric, Scott,
Preston
Sept. 24, 2019 Budget Work Session: Capital Project Fund and Long-
range CIP
Eric, Justin, Scott
Oct. 7, 2019
Budget Work Session: Urban Renewal, Community
Enhancement, Water, Affordable Housing, Exterior
Energy Offset, Debt Service, Equipment Replacement
Funds
Council, Eric, Scott
Oct. 22, 2019
Budget Work Session: General, Mobility, and Fleet
Maintenance Funds
Council, Eric, Scott
Nov. 19, 2019
Public Hearing and Adoption of 2019 Final Revised
Budgets, 2020 Operating Budgets, 2020 Capital
Projects Fund Budget and Long-Range Capital Plan
Council, Eric, Scott
Dec. 10, 2019 Approval of Resolutions Adopting Mill Levies Council, Eric, Scott
TOWN COUNCIL REPORT
To: Honorable Sarah Smith‐Hymes and Avon Town Council
From: Matt Pielsticker, Planning Director
Meeting Date: June 25, 2019
Topic: HOUSING UPDATES
This memorandum is intended to complement the Community Housing memorandum presented
(Attachment 1) by the Town Manager during the May 25, 2019 Town Council meeting. At that meeting
the list of Community Housing efforts was refined. This memorandum adds additional detail to the
itemized list of efforts. Unless directed otherwise by Town Council during the retreat, staff will proceed
as follows:
1. Proceed with Tax and Fee Waivers AND Inclusionary Zoning Ordinances
Inclusionary Zoning Approved June 11, 2019
Tax & Fee Waivers Scheduled for June 25, 2019 final action
2. Initiate Code Text Amendment process to amend the IC – Light Industrial and Commercial zone
district to allow residential uses by Special Review Use
2 Work Sessions with PZC have been conducted
Mailed notice has been sent to all property owners in the IC zone district
Public Hearing scheduled for July 2, 2019 PZC meeting
Ordinance will be presented to Council in August
3. Proceed with Wildwood Parcel site feasibility analysis, determine potential project partners.
Budget Amendment June 25, 2019 for professional services
July/August WIldridge PUD Amendment; Design services for site design and feasibility; soils
investigation report
Council review of feasibility/design study and action Wildridge PUD Amendment
4. Further research and consider establishing a Direct Purchaser Assistance Program.
Meet with George Ruther and Town of Vail Housing Authority representatives to explore
policies in place.
Bring program details to Town Council.
5. Further consider dedicating a portion of Real Estate Transfer Tax and further consider an
increased tax for Short Term Rentals to establish a dedicated revenue source in the amount of
$200,000 to $250,000 per year
July 9, 2019 Council meeting RETT analysis
August 13, 2019 Council meeting details presented to Council for STR tax ballot.
6. Initiate site feasibility analysis and financial analysis for use of north Swift Gulch site for
construction of T own owned employee residences
Staff’s primary focus on development of Town owned properties is the Wildwood site
2020 budget will include feasibility analysis of north Swift Gulch
7. Report on impacts related to master leasing properties by corporations intending to Short Term
Rent (STR).
This work item was added as a “low” priority to the above list of work efforts
Att: Town Council Report from Eric Heil, dated May 22, 2019
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Town Council FROM: Eric Heil, Town Manager RE: Overview of Community Housing Efforts DATE: May 22, 2019
SUMMARY: This report provides an overview of Avon’s Community Housing Plan efforts to date and describes potentials activities going forward. Council input and prioritization on Avon’s Community Housing efforts is requested. “Community Housing” is the term used in Avon’s Plan document. Other terms for housing programs include, “affordable housing,” “attainable housing,” “employee housing,” “workforce housing.” Ordinance No. 19-01 proposes to codify a definition of “Community Housing” as follows:
Community Housing means residential housing which is subject to a deed restriction
that limits use to long-term residential use as a primary residence by qualified persons
and which deed restriction may impose other restrictions and limitations and may
include terms deemed appropriate in the Town’s discretion, including but not limited
to controls on the resale price of such residential property, and which deed restriction
is enforceable by the Town.
This proposed definition is intentionally vague to all Council to determine the specific terms of a deed restriction; however, the minimum elements of this definition include (1) a deed restriction (2) which permanently restricts the use and occupancy of a residence to (3) long term residential use that (4) can be enforced by Town. BACKGROUND: Council adopted Avon’s first Community Housing Plan in December, 2018. The Community Housing Plan listed a diverse range of strategies to promote community housing. STRATEGIES: Appendix A to the Community Housing Plan included a Work Plan with a series of strategies for implementing Community Housing. Each strategy is discussed as follows: Capital Assessment of Existing Deed Restricted Inventories: Town staff has contacted and worked with the Wildwood South owners’ association whereby Town funded a capital reserve study. Our understanding is that the next step is for the Wildwood South owners’ association to determine a design and cost estimate for certain capital improvements and the Wildwood South property owners may desire the Town to amend the existing deed restriction to increase the price cap as determined appropriate for the cost of capital improvements. Other properties and projects have not been identified as having a need for a capital assessment. Formalize Fee Waiver Program: Ordinance No. 19-01 is presented to Council, which would formalize and codify a review process to waive taxes and fees for Community Housing projects. The details of Ordinance No. 19-01 are included in another memorandum. Code Amendments – ADUs, STRs, Inclusionary Zoning: ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units): Staff has not yet conducted a formal review of the Avon Development Code and presented findings to the Planning and Zoning Commission for ADUs. ADUs can be a very effective means of promoting additional affordable housing, both to the person(s) using the ADU and to the property owner who may be able to receive additional income from the ADU. ADUs work best for single-
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family and duplex residential units. Multi-family zoning already allows multiple units and often results in housing configurations that do not easily allow additions or lock-offs to create an ADU, either physically or legally due to more extensive declarations and covenants common to multi-family developments. The vast majority of potential for ADUs are in Wildridge. The Town’s Development Code and the Wildridge Subdivision Declarations both prohibit ADUs. Wildridge does not have an active owners association or declarations committee. The declarations require a substantial super-majority of 75% of property owners to approve an amendment. The Town of Avon is not obligated to follow or enforce the Wildridge declarations; however, Town’s code generally follows the same use regulations as defined in the Wildridge declarations. If Council desired to further pursue allowing ADUs in Wildridge then I would recommend that the Town conduct a property owner’s survey of all property owners to determine preferences to allow or prohibit ADUs. There are approximately 700 separate property owners in Wildridge. It may be possible to conduct a lower cost community survey with a post card notice and on-line survey (each property owner enters a separate code provided on the post card), but it would be important that any property owner survey has a strong response rate. Short Term Rentals: The Town adopted a Short Term Rental Overlay District for the Town Core and valley floor area in 2010. The Wildridge PUD/Subdivision area is not included in the Short Term Rental Overlay and the existing Wildridge declarations do not allow short term rentals. There was some preliminary discussion about prohibiting short term rentals in residential areas as a method of promoting long-term residential use, or at least preventing additional loss of long-term residential use when residences are converted to short term rental use. My recollection is that there was not interest in further considering a change to the current Short Term Rental Overlay District due to concerns about taking away existing short term rental uses. Inclusionary Zoning: Council is considering second reading of an inclusionary zoning ordinance, which is addressed in detail in a separate memorandum from Matt Pielsticker. Industrial Zoning Amendment: An idea which emerged from conversations with potential investors and developers of Community Housing is to revise the Avon Development Code to allow residential uses in the IC - Light Industrial & Commercial zone district by Special Review Use in a manner similar to recent amendments to the PF – Public Facilities zone district. Wildwood Housing Project: Staff has a budget amendment proposed to fund a survey and preliminary site assessment work for the Wildwood parcel owned by the Town of Avon. This would be the first step towards determining the feasibility of the Town’s Wildwood parcel for a potential housing project. The number of units, types of units, potential cost, options for financing and options for public-private partnership would be considered once a feasibility study is completed. There is also a legal question as to whether any potential conveyance of the Town’s Wildwood parcel would require voter approval under the Avon Home Rule Charter. Town staff expects to complete the feasibility study by September. Review Revenue Streams & Evaluate Fund Contributions: The Work Plan includes statements that Town should “Include annual allocation for housing in budget process,” and “Approve fund transfers each year during budget approval.” No specific allocation was made for 2019. The Town does place housing related revenues, such as rents received from Town, in the housing fund. Council direction is requested on
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whether to determine an annual amount to appropriate for housing efforts. Also, see Other Strategies below for some ideas on dedicated housing fund revenue sources. Participate in Regional Studies, Site Analysis, Forums: This is a general obligation which the Town staff and Town Council has performed. Cultivate Public-Private Partnerships: Town staff has been in contact with the owners of several vacant parcels of land in Avon concerning potential housing projects. Town staff has also received several inquiries from potentially interested developers and investors on using Town property for potential housing projects. Most interested parties have expressed the challenges with economics (cost of land and cost of construction). Town of Avon does not have an inventory of property suitable for housing that can be readily conveyed and has limited funding sources. General investors and developers desire some initial confidential conversations to determine if a project is feasible. Town staff explains the Town’s Opportunity Zone status and thus far, all investors and developers are already aware of the Town’s Opportunity Zone status. Town staff has expressed interest to all potential vacant land owners in discussion public-private housing partnerships. An executive session with Town Council should be scheduled as a next step to review various properties, opportunities and challenges as well as to receive some general direction on Council support for Community Housing Partnerships. Other Strategies: Swift Gulch: Stan Clauson Associates prepared a Town properties study for the Town in 2015 which included a housing analysis for the north portion of Swift Gulch. Physically, housing could be constructed in this area. I suggest that the north end of Swift Gulch would be most appropriate for additional Town owned residential property that could be available for rent to Town employees. Other local governmental entities have increased employee housing stock over the last couple years. Avon currently has one 3-bedroom unit that it owns in Sherwood Meadows and two units available at the former Wildridge Fire Station building, including a 1-bedroom with loft and a 2-bedroom. The Town also owns the former Avon Fire Station building (351 Benchmark) which has 12-bedrooms which the Town has rented to a third party for workforce housing. Increasing Avon’s stock of residential units owned by the Town to make available for rent by Town employees would be a fairly traditional and common component to a comprehensive housing plan. Avon Direct Purchaser Assistance: The Town could consider establishing a program to offer direct financial assistance to qualified purchasers in excess of minimum down payment requirements which would then include a mandatory deed restriction with price control to be placed on the property. The Town’s housing fund is projected to have a year-end balance of $620,000. Preliminary discussions with area housing officials indicates that the “buy-down” from free market values to a deed-restricted value may be around $70,000 to $75,000 per unit. More research would need to be conducted to determine appropriate values to offer to “buy-down” an existing free-market residential unit to a deed-restricted unit. The most significant advance of this type of program is that it does not require construction or financing to establish additional deed-restricted residential units. Dedicated Revenue Sources for Housing: The Town could consider using a portion of existing or potential new revenue sources to be dedicated to a Community Housing Fund. A portion of the Real Estate Transfer Tax could be dedicated towards a Community Housing Fund. The Real Estate Transfer Tax is estimated to generate approximately $3.5 million. A dedication of 5% of this fund would provide a
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significant revenue source in the annual amount of $175,000. This could be accomplished by either including the allocation in the 2020 budget or by amending Avon Municipal Code Section 3.12.110 – Allocation of Revenue to formalize allocating a percentage of Real Estate Transfer Tax to a Community Housing Fund. A potential new revenue source for consideration is a 2% increase on Sales Tax for Short Term Rentals (not including hotels and timeshares) with the revenue stream dedicated to a Community Housing Fund. A 2% tax on Short Term Rentals is estimated to generate approximately $52,000 per year. There are other potential taxes, such as an excise tax based on the square footage of new construction, which could be considered and dedicated to a Community Housing Fund. Council direction is requested on whether Council has any interest in further considering, discussing or exploring dedicated funding sources or potential new revenue sources that could be dedicated to Community Housing. REQUESTED ACTION/DIRECTION: Council direction is sought on the Avon Community Housing Plan – Work Plan, with specific direction on prioritizing Town’s efforts and indicating which strategizes and work tasks are supported by Council. RECOMMENDATION: I provide the following recommendation regarding the list of Community Housing actions, possibilities and concepts discussed above: 1. Proceed with Ordinance No. 19-01 Tax and Fee Waivers for Community Housing
2. Initiate Code Text Amendment process to amend the IC – Light Industrial and Commercial zone district to allow residential uses by Special Review Use
3. Proceed with Wildwood Parcel site feasibility analysis, determine potential project partners
4. Initiate site feasibility analysis and financial analysis for use of north Swift Gulch site for construction of Town owned employee residences
5. Further research and consider establishing a Direct Purchaser Assistance program to assist to provide financial assistance for purchase of residential units with the placement of a permanent deed restriction and price cap control on such property
6. Further consider dedicating a portion of Real Estate Transfer Tax and further consider an increased tax for Short Term Rentals to establish a dedicated revenue source in the amount of $200,000 to $250,000 per year
Thank you, Eric ATTACHMENTS: Appendix A: Avon Community Housing Plan – Work Plan Swift Gulch site analysis by Stan Clauson Associates
APPENDIX A: AVON COMMUNITY HOUSING PLAN -WORK PLAN
Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
DEED RESTRICTED UNIT INVENTORY - CAPTIAL ASSESSMENT Lead
Determine Management & Capital Reserves for key properties Planning
Report to Council on Findings Planning/Council
Partner with HOAs to complete HOA Reserve Studies Planning
FORMALIZE FEE WAIVER PROGRAM FOR WORKER HOUSING
Review Town of Avon building and planning fees Planning
Formalize Fee Waiver Program Council
CODE AMENDMENTS - ADUs, STRs, INCLUSIONARY ZONING
Review current and previous ordinances and calculations Planning
Conduct outreach Planning
Revise and recommend adoption PZC
Consider for Adoption Council
WILDWOOD HOUSING PROJECT
Conduct Feasibility Planning/Engineer
Report to Council on Findings* Planning/Engineer
REVIEW REVENUE STREAMS & EVALUATE FUND CONTRIBUTIONS
Include annual allocation for housing in budget process Finance
Approve fund transfers each year during budget approval Council
PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL STUDIES, SITE ANALYSIS, FORUMS Planning
CULTIVATE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Manager
*18 months estimated to select partner(s), entitlements, financing, and construction.
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MASTER PLAN UPDATETOWN OF AVON
November 12, 2015
Swift Gulch-
Swift Gulch can accommodate approximately twenty units of workforce housing. These units can be provided in varying sizes, along with adequate parking and storage as well as visitor parking. Additional areas have been provided for site amenities, such as playgrounds, and parking provided for non-residents to access the open space.
Concerns of accessibility and the visual impacts of being adjacent to the transportation operations have been considered. While a bus stop is not currently provided adjacent to the transportation operations, it could easily be provided. A dedicated walk with a comfortable slope could connect the housing to the future bus stop. Landscaping would screen the transportation operations from housing.
When considering the potential for locating Police at Swift Gulch, Town Council has identifi ed issues with site constraints, visibility, and access. Moreover, locating Police on Swift Gulch drastically reduces the potential for providing workforce housing. For these reasons only workforce housing is being proposed on the Swift Gulch site.
One scenario is presented:
1. Swift Gulch Preliminary Site Plan provides for workforce housing.
Figure 3: Swift Gulch Workforce Housing Study
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MASTER PLAN UPDATE TOWN OF AVON
November 12, 2015
Community and Financial Costs and Opportunities – Swift Gulch Preliminary Site Plan
Swift Gulch Preliminary Site Plan
Community
Costs
x Providing workforce housing at Swift Gulch does not create vitality within the core of
Town, however, the benefits of new housing in Avon versus down valley will be an
economic advantage.
x Swift Gulch is on the opposite side of I-70 from the main areas of Town and is
perceived to be remote. Educational efforts need to be made to inform the
community that the walk time from Swift Gulch to the core is approximately ten
minutes.
x Along with other efforts to encourage transit ridership throughout Town, residents will
need to be encouraged to utilize transit.
Financial
Costs
x Site constraints have been identified, particularly issues with soil stability. Additional soil
testing, civil engineering, and specialized construction techniques may be required
on top of escalating construction costs.
Community
Opportunities
x Swift Gulch provides an excellent opportunity to provide significant workforce housing
within Town limits. An improved pedestrian corridor already exists along Swift Gulch
Road which provides easy access to the core in approximately ten minutes.
x Workforce housing likely represents the highest and best use as other municipal uses
are not viable options.
x The Swift Gulch site is adjacent to open space, a key consideration when locating
workforce housing. Access to open space provides readily accessible recreational
opportunities and allows the workforce housing to enjoy a secluded location.
x Swift Gulch is removed from I-70. Meaningful grade change allows for separation to
be created between the transportation operations and potential workforce housing.
Moreover, the site offers excellent views to the south which would make the
workforce housing provided more desirable and unique; solar energy applications
should be available.
x The site is immediately adjacent to potential transit and Town of Avon facilities,
countering the more remote location and providing an opportunity for town
employees to live immediately adjacent to work.
Financial
Costs
x Swift Gulch is a Town owned property and construction cost of the workforce housing
the only expense to Town. With involvement from other partners, such as the Town of
Vail who are looking for shovel ready projects to provide workforce housing, the
financial impacts to the Town of Avon are potential reduced.
Nottingham Park-
Strong support was given at the Public Open House as well as in the Council work session for pursuing enhancements to the Park. This support was provided based on the understanding of the greater opportunity costs of keeping Town Hall at its current location rather than providing community gathering spaces.
Purchasing the Skier Building for Town Hall also received conditional support. The fi nancial impacts of the purchase of the Skier Building are not fully known. It is important that the Town be able to negotiate a purchase price that does not over-value the property. The uncertainty of the success of negotiating the right purchase price demands the creation of an alternative which utilizes the existing Fire Station site for Town Hall and/or Police.
TOWN COUNCIL REPORT
To: Honorable Sarah Smith-Hymes and Avon Town Council
From: David McWilliams, Town Planner
Thru: Matt Pielsticker, Planning Director
Meeting Date: June 25, 2019
Topic: NOTTINGHAM PARK LANDSCAPING PLAN
INTRODUCTION
The Town of Avon 2019 Strategic Plan set forth the following Tier 1 Priority:
“Develop, with consultant services, the Harry A. Nottingham Landscape Plan, including in the plan
timely replacement of the Town's public tree stock; invite Walking Mountains to evaluate biosphere
enhancements to the northwest corner of Nottingham Lake during the planning process.”
The Harry A. Nottingham Park Landscape Plan was completed in August 2018 by Design Workshop’s
Aspen, Colorado studio.
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY
These plans were developed in 2017 during the Town-Owned Properties Plan process. The intention of
the park enhancements is to build upon the 2008 Harry A. Nottingham Park Plan recommendations,
including the following:
Overarching Goals:
• Heightened “gateway” park entrances.
• Reduced lawn.
• Defined quiet areas.
• Improved aesthetics.
• Increased wayfinding.
• Uniform lighting.
Specific Plan Elements:
• Tree removal/protection plan.
• Planting plans for each sector of the park.
• Locations and recommendations for seating enclaves, shade shelters, art/sculpture locations
signage/wayfinding, lighting, and outdoor game space.
• Enhancement of different “rooms” within the park.
• A “festival spine.”
• Naturalized border.
Process Completed So Far
Staff was presented a 100% design development landscape plan for the park as part of the Town-Owned
Properties contract. Specific elements have yet to be publicly vetted and Staff will conduct a public
process with the neighboring community and park users. Many elements are sensitive to the surrounding
community and staff recommends the follow process to further develop the plan.
The largest gap between any large-scale implementation of the plan and the current park condition is the
existing irrigation system and the goal to reduce water use. The Public Works department is proposing a
comprehensive irrigation audit by a third party to address inefficiencies and water leakage for 2020. Any
changes requiring more focused watering should be in concert with implementing the recommendations
of that audit, and would be implemented in 2021. For example, on the next page is a picture showing the
path near the northwest corner of the lake, where a planting bed is proposed. The current irrigation
network does not focus on that corner, and any extension of the lines should be implemented in
conjunction with the 2021 irrigation improvements.
Ongoing Process
The proposed process is as follows:
- Direct outreach to all properties surrounding park (Lots 3-15; 43-46), school, ERWC, including filers
- Passive outreach including Recreation Center, via sandwich boards in the park, and website
- Work Sessions with PZC July 16
- Public Hearing and PZC action August 6
- Now-term changes implemented as noted below Summer 2019
- Town Council item to determine prioritization August 13
- Long-term changes included in budget proposals Summer 2019
- Budget Fall 2019
- Implementation of 1st phase of long-term changes 2020
- Implementation of other long-term changes 2021 and beyond
NOW-TERM CHANGES
The proposal has some more immediately implementable items, which staff is proposing to take place
once the public hearing with PZC has been conducted:
Sod reduction: Many areas of the park are proposed to be reseeded with more native mixes to reduce
water and maintenance. After the PZC hearing, staff proposes immediately implementing these changes
in the northwest corner and on the dam hill, two relatively untrafficked areas. This reseeding would be
an example area to show the color palate to the public as the implementation proceeds. Staff would
include some native flower seed to increase the diversity of color and provide a better habitat.
Tree removal: The plan calls for the removal of several trees that are either overcrowded or in danger of
falling over. These trees will be specified in the PZC staff report, marked in the field for review, and acted
upon this summer. No replacements are proposed until the irrigation improvements are made.
Fence removal: The park plan calls for a “naturalized border” along the park edge and Public Works staff
specifically suggests that the entire northern boundary be removed. Colorado law specifies that to avoid
trespass, a property must be fenced off from trespass, and does not require that the “offending” property
be fenced from the other side. Now that the disc golf course is gone, staff sees very little activity to the
north of the pedestrian path in this area. The current delineator is already a passive border, and further
diminishing it would not result in additional incursion. The fencing currently creates maintenance and
mowing problems, and its removal would be welcomed by Public Works. Staff suggests leaving perhaps
one or two fence posts with crisscrossed rails per property to delineate the boundary. The full park plan
proposes native grasses and additional plantings to more completely form the border between the
properties, and this could be implemented in 2019 or 2020, depending on the appetite from Town Council.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Specific built forms and proposed uses within Harry A. Nottingham Park deserve a different focus. While
they influence the final landscape decisions of the park, they need to be separated from that process.
They include: restrooms, lighting, and the cabin.
Beach Restrooms
As reported to Town Council on May 28, 2019:
Upgraded screening is proposed for the Beach Portalettes. This project would include pouring a
cement slab and constructing or installing screening for three portalettes, including one
handicapped portalette and one additional portalette at the parking lot. This project is estimated
to cost $25K to $50K depending upon design of the screening. The construction of a Public
Restroom structure with plumbing is roughly estimated to cost $500K to $600K because extension
of water and sewer utilities to the location for a Beach Public Restroom is expected to cost $100K
to $200K. If Council desires further consideration of a Beach Public Restroom then the
recommendation is to conduct additional preliminary design work to determine a more defined
cost estimate and then incorporate the project into the Town’s capital improvement program.
Construction of additional Public Restrooms near the Avon Pavilion is expected to be a higher
priority (see discussion below) therefore the recommendation at this time is proceed with a
project to install additional portalettes with enhanced screening.
Staff has begun researching pre-fabricated or custom enclosures that are
appropriate and cost effective. A park palette, included as Attachment A,
is being used to inform the choice. Staff would appreciate further
preliminary direction on the importance of a full restroom facility versus
enhanced portalettes.
Restrooms Near the Pavilion
The old town hall is scheduled to be demolished next year and would be an ideal location for restroom
facilities to serve events like Avon Live. The size and configuration of the facility will need to be developed
with Town Council and local event producers.
Lighting: In 2017 bollard lightning was installed on the
north pedestrian path and the next phase is included in
the capital project fund. While full project completion
is a priority for a uniform aesthetic throughout the park,
staff anticipates most of the gaps will be most
effectively filled during any landscaping improvements.
The demolition and any subsequent repurposing of the
Old Town Hall site will probably be the best time to
install lighting near the main field. Staff suggests
examining this improvement in any further demolition
budgeting and capitol plan for 2020 implementation.
Cabin
Recently the cabin to the south of the
performance pavilion has caught the attention
of Council members as a potential solution to
one of two problems – the lack of restrooms
and the lack of a second green room. Staff
suggests hiring a design team to address one of
these two problems. The team would
determine the limitations, design, and
expected cost of a retrofit. Staff suggests that
the best option for the cabin is a functioning
green room that may be used at other times to
host recreation activities or otherwise activate
the park. The building could only
accommodate 3 or 4 restrooms because of
modern ADA wheel chair requirements.
ATTACHMENTS
- Park Palette
- Harry A. Nottingham Park Landscape Plan, dated August 24, 2018
EXISTING MATERIAL PALETTENOVEMBER 14, 2017HARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARKTOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
HARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARK100% DESIGN DEVELOPMENTAugust 24, 2018TOWN OF AVONHarry A. Nottingham Park is the largest municipal park in Avon, Colorado. These drawingsprovide plans for tree removal and planting design in the park with the anticipation of future parkimprovements and capital investments.Note: The base map information was compiled with as-built park drawings and supplementedwith GIS shapefiles. The landscape architect is not responsible for errors or omissions associatedwith preparation or documentation of base map information.LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:DESIGNWORKSHOP120 East Main StreetAspen, Colorado 81611Tel: (970) 925-8354Contact: Ashley AllisSheetNo.Sheet TitleSheet IndexLandscape Drawings:Location MapOWNERTown of AvonOne Lake StreetAvon, Colorado 81620Tel: (970) 748-4413Contact: Matt PielstickerProject Description or Supplemental InformationAugust 24, 2018DateGENERAL INFORMATION: L0-01 Site Plan Furnishing Locations●L0-02 Site Plan Lighting Locations ●L0-03 Site Plan Art Locations●L0-04 Site Plan Wayfinding Signage Locations●L0-05 Key Plan●L0-06 General Information and Legend ●PLANT PROTECTION AND REMOVAL SERIES:L1-01 Plant Protection and Removal Plan●L1-02 Plant Protection and Removal Plan ●L1-03 Plant Protection and Removal Plan ●L1-04 Plant Protection and Removal Plan ●PLANTING SERIES:L8-01 Planting Plan ● L8-02 Planting Plan ●L8-03 Planting Plan ●L8-04 Planting Plan ● SHEET LEGEND KEY:● Indicates included sheet○ Indicates included but revised sheetNORTHNote: As part of this project, the Contractor shall maintain a complete, up-to-date set of all Drawings and Specifications available for review at the constructionsite by the Owner's Representative and Landscape Architect. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure all installations and coordination by all trades occurs inaccordance with the above revisions.DW Project Number: 5682I-70HWY 6HWY 6AVON RDLAKE STBEAVER CREEK BLVDPROJECT SITE
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CDESIGN DATE#DESCRIPTIONISSUE DATE:SHEET NUMBERREVIEWED:PROJECT NUMBER:DRAWN:1:25.6+23REVISIONS5682234567ABCDEHARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARKTOWN OF AVONAVON, COLORADOC O P Y R I G H T D E S I G N W O R K S H O P, I N C.100%DESIGNDEVELOPMENTF89123456789W W W . D E S I G N W O R K S H O P . C O MLandscape Architecture x Land PlanningUrban Design x Tourism Planning Jan 15, 2018 - 8:58amC:\Users\hmiller\appdata\local\temp\AcPublish_10688\DW-5682-LX-RENDERED PLANS.dwgAsheville x Aspen x Austin x Chicago x Denver x DubaiHouston xLake Tahoe xLos Angeles xShanghai120 East Main Street(970) 925-8354(970) 920-1387Aspen, Colorado 81611AA, NR MANOT FORCONSTRUCTIONL0-04SITE PLANWAYFINDING LOCATIONS LEGENDKioskEntry MonumentWayfinding Signage
CDESIGN DATE#DESCRIPTIONISSUE DATE:SHEET NUMBERREVIEWED:PROJECT NUMBER:DRAWN:1WORKSHOPREVISIONS5682234567ABCDEHARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARKTOWN OF AVONAVON, COLORADOC O P Y R I G H T D E S I G N W O R K S H O P, I N C.100%DESIGNDEVELOPMENTF89123456789W W W . D E S I G N W O R K S H O P . C O MLandscape Architecture x Land PlanningUrban Design x Tourism Planning Aug 27, 2018 - 5:05pmF:\PROJECTS_A-L\5682-Avon Development Plans\D-CAD\02. Sheets\DW-5682-L0-GENERAL INFOMATION.dwgAsheville x Aspen x Austin x Chicago x Denver x DubaiHouston xLake Tahoe xLos Angeles xShanghai120 East Main Street(970) 925-8354(970) 920-1387Aspen, Colorado 81611AA, NR MANOT FORCONSTRUCTIONAUGUST 24, 2018L0-05NORTH0ORIGINAL SCALE:50 100 2001"=100'-00"KEYPLANLX-01LX-02LX-03LX-04
CDESIGN DATE#DESCRIPTIONISSUE DATE:SHEET NUMBERREVIEWED:PROJECT NUMBER:DRAWN:1WORKSHOPREVISIONS5682234567ABCDEHARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARKTOWN OF AVONAVON, COLORADOC O P Y R I G H T D E S I G N W O R K S H O P, I N C.100%DESIGNDEVELOPMENTF89123456789W W W . D E S I G N W O R K S H O P . C O MLandscape Architecture x Land PlanningUrban Design x Tourism Planning Aug 27, 2018 - 5:05pmF:\PROJECTS_A-L\5682-Avon Development Plans\D-CAD\02. Sheets\DW-5682-L0-GENERAL INFOMATION.dwgAsheville x Aspen x Austin x Chicago x Denver x DubaiHouston xLake Tahoe xLos Angeles xShanghai120 East Main Street(970) 925-8354(970) 920-1387Aspen, Colorado 81611AA, NR MANOT FORCONSTRUCTIONAUGUST 24, 2018L0-06GENERALINFORMATION1. The base map information was compiled with as-built park drawings and supplemented with GISshapefiles. The landscape architect is not responsible for errors or omissions associated withpreparation or documentation of base map information.2. Contractor is responsible for determining means and methods for construction. These drawingsindicate a limit of work for delineation of expected extents of disturbance. However, final impactshall be determined in the field. Should limits of disturbance exceed boundaries defined indrawings, contractor shall contact landscape architect for resolution.3. Contractor is responsible for repairing all work disturbed by construction outside of limit linesdefined on drawings or through his/her means and methods to a condition better than or equal tothe existing conditions prior to commencement of construction at no additional cost to the owner.4. Contractor is responsible for maintaining a complete up-to-date set of drawings and specificationsat the construction site and ensuring the documents are readily available for review by thelandscape architect and governing agency.5. The drawings and specifications are complementary to one another and implied to correspond withone another. Any discrepancies should be brought to the attention of the landscape architect forresolution immediately.GENERAL NOTESLANDSCAPE PLANTING NOTES1. Source of base sheets is as-built park drawings and supplemented with GIS shapefile data.2. Refer to Civil Engineer's utility and precise grading plans for utility location and final grading. If actualsite conditions vary from what is shown on the plans, contact the Landscape Architect for direction as tohow to proceed.3. Verify locations of pertinent site improvements installed under other sections. If any part of this plancannot be followed due to site conditions, contact Landscape Architect for instructions prior tocommencing work.4. Exact locations of plant materials to be approved by the Landscape Architect in the field prior toinstallation. Landscape Architect reserves the right to adjust plants to exact location in field.5. Verify plant counts and square footages: Quantities are provided as Owner information only. If quantitieson plant list differ from graphic indications, then graphics shall prevail.6. Contact the local underground utility services for utility location and identification.7. Perform excavation in the vicinity of underground utilities with care and if necessary, by hand. TheContractor bears full responsibility for this work and disruption or damage to utilities shall be repairedimmediately at no expense to the Owner.8. Trees shall bear same relation to finished grade as it bore to existing.9. Trees to be planted a minimum of 4 feet from face of building, or pavement, except as approved byLandscape Architect.10. Provide matching forms and sizes for plant materials within each specie and size designated on thedrawings.11. Prune newly planted trees only as directed by Landscape Architect.12. Align and equally space in all directions shrubs so designated per these notes and drawings.13. Finish grades of shrub areas and lawns shall be 1 1/2 inches below adjacent paving or header. (Checkmulch depth and if seeded or sodded lawns).14. Provide specified edging as divider between planting beds and lawn areas.15. Provide burlap wrapping to second branch with 50% overlap.16. Cut and remove burlap from top 1/3 of ball.17. Landscape Architect to review plant materials at source or by photographs prior to digging or shipping ofplant materials.SHRUBS - RIPARIAN SIZEQTY.COMMON NAMEBOTANICAL NAMEABBR.PLANT LISTAA-5 Amelanchier alnifolia Saskatoon Serviceberry 5 gal.AC-5 Amelanchier canadensis Shadblow Serviceberry 5 gal.CS-5 Cornus sericea Red Twig Dogwood 5 gal.CL-5 Cotoneaster lucidus Peking Cotoneaster 5 gal.LI-5 Lonicera involucrata Twinberry Honeysuckle 5 gal.PO-5 Physocarpus opulifolius Ninebark 5 gal.PF-5 Potentilla fruticose Shrub Potentilla 5 gal.PB-5 Prunus besseyi Western Sand Cherry 5 gal.RA-5 Ribes alpinum Alpine Currant 5 gal.RW-5 Rosa woodsii Woods Rose 5 gal.CS-5 Cornus sericea Red Twig Dogwood 5 gal.JC-5 Juniperus communis Common Juniper 5 gal.PO-5 Physocarpus opulifolius Ninebark 5 gal.PF-5 Potentilla fruticose Shrub Potentilla 5 gal.RA-5 Ribes alpinum Alpine Currant 5 gal.RW-5 Rosa woodsii Woods Rose 5 gal.SJ-5 Spiraea japonica 'Froebelii' Froebel Spirea 5 gal.SN-5 Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' Snowmound Spirea 5 gal.SV-5 Spiraea x vanhouttei Vanhoutte Spirea 5 gal.SA-5 Symphoricicarpos albus White Snowberry 5 gal.AI Alnus incana Alder 5 gal.AU Amelanchier utahensis Utah Serviceberry 5 gal.CS-5 Cornus sericea Red Twig Dogwood 5 gal.LI-5 Lonicera involucrata Twinberry Honeysuckle 5 gal.PB-5 Prunus besseyi Western Sand Cherry 5 gal.SP-5 Salix purpurea 'Nana' Dwarf Arctic Willow 5 gal.SHRUBS - ORNAMENTALSHRUBS - PLANTING BUFFERSIZEQTY.COMMON NAMEBOTANICAL NAMEABBR.PLANT LIST Bulrush Cattail 1 gal.Iris siberica 'Caesar's Brother' Blue Siberian Iris 1 gal.Leucanthemum x superbum Shasta Daisy 1 gal.Sedum 'Autumn Joy' Autumn Joy Stonecrop 1 gal.PERENNIALS - RIPARIAN ZONEAchillea millefolium Common Yarrow 1 gal.Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' Thriller Lady's Mantle 1 gal.Aster alpinus Alpine Aster 1 gal.Aquilegia coerulea Rocky Mountain Columbine 1 gal.Brunnera macrophylla False Forget-Me-Not 1 gal.Geranium x 'Johnson's Blue' Johnson's Geranium 1 gal.Nepeta x Little Trudy Little Trudy Catmint 1 gal.Papaver orientale 'Allegro' Red Dwarf Oriental Poppy 1 gal.Penstemon strictus Rocky Mountain Penstemon 1 gal.Primula parryi Rocky Mountain Primrose 1 gal.Rudbekia fulgida Black-Eyed Susan 1 gal.Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Queen' Blue Salvia 1 gal. PERENNIALS - ORNAMENTALKentucky Bluegrass 60%Perennial Ryegrass 40%SEED MIXES - LAWNAchnatherum hymenoides Indian Rice Grass 10%Bouteloua curtipendula Sideoats Grama 5%Bouteloua gracilis (Chondrosum gracile) Blue Grama 15%Elymus trachycaulus(Agropyron trachycaulum) Slender Wheatgrass 20%Festuca idahoensis Idaho Fescue 10%Nasella (Stipa) viridula Green Needlegrass 15%Pascopyrum (Agropyron) smithii Western Wheatgrass 20%Schizachyrium scoparium(Andropogon scoparius) Little Bluestem 5%SEED MIXES - NATIVE GRASS SEED MIXFESCUEFescue/Bluegrass BlendBUFFER EDGE SEED MIXBuffer Zone Wildflower Seed Mix (Pawnee Buttes Seed Inc. Rocky Mountain Wildflower Mix, or approved equal).Sweet William Pinks 5%Blanketflower 10%Rocky Mountain Penstemon 10%Blue Flax5%Tall Blue Cornflower 10%Annual Baby's Breath 5%Shasta "Alaska" Daisy 5%Orange California Poppy 5%Mixed Corn Poppy 5%Purple Cornflower 5%Western Yarrow 5%Fleabane Daisy 5%Wild Geranium 5%Arrowleaf Balsamroot 5%Arroyo Golden Banner 5%California Bluebell 5%Shasta Daisy5%SHRUBS DECIDUOUS TREESAI Alnus incana Alder 5 gal.AA-5 Amelanchier alnifolia Saskatoon Serviceberry 5 gal.AU Amelanchier utahensis Utah Serviceberry 5 gal.AC-5 Amelanchier canadensis Shadblow Serviceberry 5 gal.CA-5 Cornus alba Tartarian Dogwood 5 gal.CS-5 Cornus sericea Red Twig Dogwood 5 gal.'Isanti,' 'Cardina,' 'Baileyi,' 'Farrow/Arctic Fire'CL-5 Cotoneaster lucidus Peking Cotoneaster 5 gal.JC-5 Juniperus communis Common Juniper 5 gal.LI-5 Lonicera involucrata Twinberry Honeysuckle 5 gal.PO-5 Physocarpus opulifolius Ninebark 5 gal.PF-5 Potentilla fruticose Shrub Potentilla 5 gal.PB-5 Prunus besseyi Western Sand Cherry 5 gal.SP-5 Salix purpurea 'Nana' Dwarf Arctic Willow 5 gal.RA-5 Ribes alpinum Alpine Currant 5 gal.RW-5 Rosa woodsii Woods Rose 5 gal.SJ-5 Spiraea japonica 'Froebelii' Froebel Spirea 5 gal.SN-5 Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound' Snowmound Spirea 5 gal.SV-5 Spiraea x vanhouttei Vanhoutte Spirea 5 gal.SA-5 Symphoricicarpos albus White Snowberry 5 gal.AG-3 Acer ginnala Amur Maple3” cal.AGL-3 Acer glabrum Rocky Mountain Maple 3” cal.AP-3 Acer platanoides 'Emerald Queen', 'Deborah', & 'Royal Red' Norway Maple sp. 3” cal.AT-2.5 Acer tataricum Tatarian Maple 2.5” cal.ATE-2 Alnus tenuifolia Thinleaf Alder 2” cal.AU Amelanchier utahensis Utah Serviceberry 2" cal.CC-2.5 Crataegus crus-galli 'Inermis' Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn2.5” cal.GD-2.5 Gymnocladus dioica Kentucky Coffeetree 2.5” cal.MS-2.5 Malus 'Spring Snow' Spring Snow Crabapple 2.5” cal.PM-2.5 Prunus maackii Amur Chokecherry 2.5” cal.PT-3 Populous tremuloides Quaking Aspen 3” cal.PTE-3 Populous tremuloides 'Erecta' Swedish Columnar Aspen 3” cal.PV-3 Prunus virginiana Chokecherry 3” cal.QR-3 Quercus robur 'Crimson Spire', 'fastigiata' English Oak sp. 3” cal.QS-3 Quercus shumardi Shumard Oak 3” cal.TA-3 Tilia Americana American Linden 3” cal.EVERGREEN TREESAC Abies concolor Concolor Fir 6'-14'AL Abies lasiocarpa Alpine Fir 6'-14'PPU Picea pungens Blue Spruce 6'-14'PEN Picea engelmannii Englemann Spruce 6'-14'PA Pinus aristata Bristlecone Pine 6'-14'PC Pinus contorta Lodgepole Pine 6'-14'PE Pinus edulis Pinon Pine 6'-14'PFL Pinus flexilis Limber Pine 6'-14'PN Pinus nigra Austrian Pine 6'-14'PPO Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa Pine 6'-14'Existing deciduous tree to remainPLANTING LEGENDExisting coniferous tree to remainExisting deciduous tree to be removedExisting coniferous tree to be removedProposed deciduous treeProposed coniferous treeLawnNative Grass Seed MixPinetumRiparian EdgeShrub/Perennial GardenProposed WetlandBuffer Edge Seed Mix
MATCHLINE L1-02CDESIGN DATE#DESCRIPTIONISSUE DATE:SHEET NUMBERREVIEWED:PROJECT NUMBER:DRAWN:1WORKSHOPREVISIONS5682234567ABCDEHARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARKTOWN OF AVONAVON, COLORADOC O P Y R I G H T D E S I G N W O R K S H O P, I N C.100%DESIGNDEVELOPMENTF89123456789W W W . D E S I G N W O R K S H O P . C O MLandscape Architecture x Land PlanningUrban Design x Tourism Planning Aug 27, 2018 - 5:06pmF:\PROJECTS_A-L\5682-Avon Development Plans\D-CAD\02. Sheets\DW-5682-L1-PLANT PROTECTION AND REMOVAL.dwgAsheville x Aspen x Austin x Chicago x Denver x DubaiHouston xLake Tahoe xLos Angeles xShanghai120 East Main Street(970) 925-8354(970) 920-1387Aspen, Colorado 81611AA, NR MANOT FORCONSTRUCTIONAUGUST 24, 2018PLANT PROTECTIONPLANNORTH0ORIGINAL SCALE:25 50 1001"=50'-00"AND REMOVAL1Existing tree. Do not disturb. Protect in place.REFERENCE NOTESPLANT PROTECTION AND REMOVAL3Have a certified arborist assess the health of trees on an annual basis.4Maintain a diverse mix of tree species.5Implement the tree replacement strategy over time. Add trees at intervals to ensure a diversityof growth habit.6Reduce quantity and proportion of evergreen tree species over time as existing healthy treeslose their viability.7Utilize low growing deciduous trees to create view corridors from adjacent properties.8Planting per 2017 playground design.9Thin vegetation around pond edge.10Reveal view over time by replacing species with high branching deciduous species.11Maintain tree lined path and screening of the school.12Existing trees and existing path. No conflict exists.2Existing tree to be removed, including roots and stump.KEY PLAN:NTSL1-01112112345TYP.
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MATCHLINE L1-02MATCHLINE L1-04EHCDESIGN DATE#DESCRIPTIONISSUE DATE:SHEET NUMBERREVIEWED:PROJECT NUMBER:DRAWN:1WORKSHOPREVISIONS5682234567ABCDEHARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARKTOWN OF AVONAVON, COLORADOC O P Y R I G H T D E S I G N W O R K S H O P, I N C.100%DESIGNDEVELOPMENTF89123456789W W W . D E S I G N W O R K S H O P . C O MLandscape Architecture x Land PlanningUrban Design x Tourism Planning Aug 27, 2018 - 5:06pmF:\PROJECTS_A-L\5682-Avon Development Plans\D-CAD\02. Sheets\DW-5682-L1-PLANT PROTECTION AND REMOVAL.dwgAsheville x Aspen x Austin x Chicago x Denver x DubaiHouston xLake Tahoe xLos Angeles xShanghai120 East Main Street(970) 925-8354(970) 920-1387Aspen, Colorado 81611AA, NR MANOT FORCONSTRUCTIONAUGUST 24, 2018PLANT PROTECTIONPLANNORTH0ORIGINAL SCALE:25 50 1001"=50'-00"AND REMOVAL1Existing tree. Do not disturb. Protect in place.REFERENCE NOTESPLANT PROTECTION AND REMOVAL3Have a certified arborist assess the health of trees on an annual basis.4Maintain a diverse mix of tree species.5Implement the tree replacement strategy over time. Add trees at intervals to ensure a diversityof growth habit.6Reduce quantity and proportion of evergreen tree species over time as existing healthy treeslose their viability.7Utilize low growing deciduous trees to create view corridors from adjacent properties.8Planting per 2017 playground design.9Thin vegetation around pond edge.10Reveal view over time by replacing species with high branching deciduous species.11Maintain tree lined path and screening of the school.12Existing trees and existing path. No conflict exists.2Existing tree to be removed, including roots and stump.KEY PLAN:NTSL1-03610968617345TYP.
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NEWPLAYGROUNDFESTIVALPROMENADEARRIVALPLAZA W/ICONICTREEPROMONTORYGARDENSANCTUARYPICNIC AREABOULDERLAKEACCESS"FROG"PONDSLEDDING HILLEXISTINGCOURTEXISTINGPLAYGROUNDRECONTOUR ANDRESHAPETO ALLOW SAFEACCESS (4:1, 5:1)BUFFER W/ PLANTS ANDSOME LANDFORMRESTROOMSUP SHELTERAND DECKOFF LEASHDOG PARKSHADESHELTERSHADESHELTERADULTFITNESSCOURTPROPOSEDPICKLEBALLCOURTSRONTESLRNHADELTEHCDESIGN DATE#DESCRIPTIONISSUE DATE:SHEET NUMBERREVIEWED:PROJECT NUMBER:DRAWN:1WORKSHOPREVISIONS5682234567ABCDEHARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARKTOWN OF AVONAVON, COLORADOC O P Y R I G H T D E S I G N W O R K S H O P, I N C.100%DESIGNDEVELOPMENTF89123456789W W W . D E S I G N W O R K S H O P . C O MLandscape Architecture x Land PlanningUrban Design x Tourism Planning Aug 27, 2018 - 5:05pmF:\PROJECTS_A-L\5682-Avon Development Plans\D-CAD\02. Sheets\DW-5682-L9-SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER.dwgAsheville x Aspen x Austin x Chicago x Denver x DubaiHouston xLake Tahoe xLos Angeles xShanghai120 East Main Street(970) 925-8354(970) 920-1387Aspen, Colorado 81611AA, NR MANOT FORCONSTRUCTIONAUGUST 24, 2018L8-00Existing deciduous tree to remainPLANTING LEGENDExisting coniferous tree to remainExisting deciduous tree to be removedExisting coniferous tree to be removedProposed deciduous treeProposed coniferous treeLawnNative Grass Seed MixPinetumRiparian EdgeShrub/Perennial GardenProposed WetlandBuffer Edge Seed MixNORTH0ORIGINAL SCALE:50 100 2001"=100'-00"NOTTINGHAM LAKEMULTI-USE LAWNMULTI-USE LAWNSTAGEFUTURE DEVELOPMENTRECREATIONCENTERLIBRARYPEDESTRIAN MALLPROPERTY BOUNDARYEAGLE RIVER
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TOWN COUNCIL REPORT
To: Honorable Sarah Smith Hymes and Avon Town Council
From: Justin Hildreth PE, Town Engineer
Meeting Date: June 25, 2019
Topic: TOWN OF AVON STORMWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
In 1994, the Town of Avon adopted a Stormwater Master Plan which required developments over an acre
to install stormwater pollution treatment measures. Most of these facilities are underground with a few
exceptions. In 2010, the requirement was raised to include all commercial development regardless of
size. The Town has also installed stormwater quality treatment facilities in conjunction with new projects
since adoption of the plan. The following table lists the facilities that the Town has installed since 1994:
STORMWATER QUALITY POLLUTION TREATMENT FACILITIES INSTALLED BY THE TOWN
LOCATION TYPE OF FACILITY
PUBLIC WORKS, SWIFT GULCH RD Detention sediment pond
PUBLIC WORKS, SWIFT GULCH RD 4 underground vaults
PUBLIC WORKS/RECYCLING CENTER Detention sediment pond
E. BEAVER CREEK BLVD, NEAR AVON PLAZA Underground vault
LAKE STREET 3 underground vaults
BEAVER CREEK BLVD STREETSCAPE 5 rain gardens
TRACT A, PIER ONE PARKING LOT Sediment Pond in west parking lot
H. A. NOTTINGHAM PARK TENNIS COURTS Detention sediment pond
NOTTINGHAM PARK LAKE Sediment pond
Several facilities that were installed by developers that serve as regional facilities and have been turned
over to the Town for maintenance are listed below:
STORMWATER QUALITY POLLUTION TREATMENT FACILITIES INSTALLED BY DEVELOPERS AND ARE
OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE TOWN
LOCATION TYPE OF FACILITY
WAL-MART/HOME DEPOT, SOUTH OF YODER AVE. Sediment pond
RIVERFRONT SUBDIVISION 2 underground vaults
TOWN HALL PARKING LOT (serves Sheraton and
Avon Center)
Underground vault
AVON STATION Underground vault
POST BLVD AT RAILROAD BRIDGE Underground vault
NOTTINGHAM ROAD AT BUCK CREEK MEDICAL Underground vault
There are several different types of underground vaults on the market and manufacturers state they are
75% to 95% effective, but effectiveness is dependent upon the form of the pollutant and quality the
structure maintenance. A brochure is attached that describes underground vaults and how they work.
Town staff inspects these facilities every summer and performs required maintenance to ensure they are
functioning properly.
FUTURE PLANNED VAULT LOCATIONS
There are three vaults included in the Capital Projects Fund and that were selected because they will have
the most impact on river water quality. The first is on West Benchmark Road, in front of the library and
will treat stormwater pollutants from the Recreation Center parking lot, Mikaela Way and West
Benchmark Road. The second vault will be located near Christy Sports and the railroad bridge. It will treat
the east side of Avon Road and the developments that discharge into that storm sewer system. The third
vault will be located on the west side of Avon Road under the White River building east parking lot and
will treat the west side of Avon Road and adjacent properties. Additional facilities will be proposed based
on their expected impact on water quality in the Eagle River.
PUBLIC EDUCATION
There is a need to educate the public about the importance of clean water and how to prevent the release
of pollutants. Pollutants that impact river water quality include litter, over use of fertilizers, insecticides,
pet waste, and oils. The Town of Vail has started an extensive education program and the program is
starting produce results to Gore Creek’s water quality. Staff recommends we partner with our
neighboring communities to start a similar program for the Eagle River. It is recommended that we
partner with a local organization such as Walking Mountains or the Eagle River Watershed Council to
develop an educational program.
Your Contech Team
Contech is your partner in stormwater management solutions ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS
HDS systems play a vital role in protecting our waterways by
removing high levels of sediment, trash, debris, and hydrocarbons
from stormwater runoff.
Frequently used as end-of-pipe solutions, they are also used to
provide stormwater quality treatment in places where space is
limited.
HDS systems capture and retain a variety of stormwater pollutants
and are very easy to maintain. These two key benefits have resulted
in new uses for HDS technologies, such as pretreating detention, Low
Impact Development, and green infrastructure practices, as well as
other land-based stormwater treatment systems.
Utilize high-performance
hydrodynamic separation to
effectively remove finer sediment,
oil and grease, and floating and
sinking debris.
Removing Pollutants using
Hydrodynamic Separation
Cascade Separator™
Setting new standards in Stormwater Treatment
Advanced Sediment Capture Technology ...
The Cascade Separator™ is the newest innovation in
stormwater treatment from Contech. The Cascade
Separator was developed by Contech’s stormwater experts
using advanced modeling tools and Contech’s industry
leading stormwater laboratory.
This innovative hydrodynamic separator excels at sediment
capture and retention while also removing hydrocarbons,
trash, and debris from stormwater runoff. What makes the
Cascade Separator unique is the use of opposing vortices
that enhance particle settling and a unique skirt design that
allows for sediment transport into the sump while reducing
turbulence and resuspension of previously captured
material. These two factors allow the Cascade Separator
to treat high flow rates in a small footprint, resulting in an
efficient and economical solution for any site.
The Cascade Separator™ System
CASCADE MAINTENANCE
Cascade provides unobstructed access to stored
pollutants, making it easy to maintain using a vacuum
truck, with no requirement to enter the unit.
FEATURE BENEFIT
Unique skirt design & opposing
vortices
Superior TSS removal; reduced
system size and costs
Inlet area accepts wide range of
inlet pipe angles Design and installation flexibility
Accepts multiple inlet pipes Eliminates the need for separate
junction structure
Grate inlet option Eliminates the need for a separate
grate inlet structure
Internal bypass Eliminates the need for a separate
bypass structure
Clear access to sump and stored
pollutants Fast, easy maintenance
Learn More:
www.ContechES.com/cascade
Grate Inlet
Center Chamber
Flumes
Outlet Channel
Outlet Deck
Outlet Window
Drain Down Pipe
Outlet Pipe
Multiple Inlets
Center Cylinder
Slanted Skirt
Sump
Inlet Chamber
CDS®
Setting new standards in Stormwater Treatment ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS
SELECT CDS APPROVALS
Washington Department of Ecology (GULD)
– Pretreatment
New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection Certification (NJ DEP)
Canadian Environmental Technology
Verification (ETV)
California Statewide Trash Amendments
Full Capture System Certified*
FEATURE BENEFIT
Captures and retains 100% of
floatables and neutrally buoyant
debris 4.7 mm or larger
Superior trash removal
Self-cleaning screen Ease of maintenance
Isolated storage sump eliminates
scour potential Excellent pollutant retention
Internal bypass Eliminates the need for additional
structures
Multiple pipe inlets and 90-180º
angles Design flexibility
Clear access to sump and stored
pollutants Fast, easy maintenance
Superior Trash Removal ...
The CDS is a hybrid technology that uses a combination of
swirl concentration and indirect screening to separate and
trap trash, debris, sediment, and hydrocarbons from
stormwater runoff.
At the heart of the CDS system is a unique screening
technology used to capture and retain trash and debris. The
screen face is louvered so that it is smooth in the downstream
direction. The effect created is called “Continuous Deflective
Separation.” The power of the incoming flow is harnessed to
continually shear debris off the screen and to direct trash and
sediment toward the center of the separation cylinder. This
results in a screen that is self-cleaning and provides 100%
removal of floatables and neutrally buoyant material debris 4.7
mm or larger, without blinding.
The CDS® System
Learn More:
www.ContechES.com/cds
Clean Out (required)
Inlet Flume
Outlet
Grate Inlet
Crest of Bypass Wier (one each side)
Sump Storage
Oil Baffle
Inlet (multiple pipes possible)
Deflection Pan, 3-Sided (grate inlet design)
Separation Cylinder
Treatment Screen
Separation Slab
* The CDS System has been certified by the California State Water Resources Control Board as a Full Capture System provided that it is sized to treat the peak flow rate
from the region specific 1-year, 1-hour design storm, or the peak flow capacity of the corresponding storm drain, whichever is less.
Stormwater Treatment in a
Shallow Footprint ....
Vortechs combines swirl concentration and flow
controls into a single treatment unit that captures and
retains trash, debris, sediment, and hydrocarbons from
stormwater runoff.
The Vortechs system’s large swirl chamber and
flow controls work together to create a low energy
environment, ideal for capturing and retaining particles
down to 50 microns.
Vortechs is the ideal solution for sites with high
groundwater, bedrock, utility conflicts, or sites with a
large volume runoff.
The Vortechs System is approved by the Washington
Department of Ecology (GULD) - Pretreatment.
FEATURE BENEFIT
Large swirl chamber Fine particle removal down to 50 microns
Shallow profile – Typical depth below pipe
invert is only 3 feet.Can be used on sites with high groundwater, bedrock, or utility conflicts
Unobstructed access to stored pollutants Fast, easy maintenance
The Vortechs® System
Vortechs®
The ideal solution for sites with high groundwater
Learn More:
www.ContechES.com/vortechs
TOWN COUNCIL REPORT
To: Honorable Sarah Smith Hymes and Avon Town Council
From: Justin Hildreth, Town Engineer
Meeting Date: June 25, 2019
Topic: 2019 CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRAM UPDATE
The following is an update on the 2019 Capital Projects.
Recreation Center Weight Room Expansion: This project will expand the weight room,
currently located with the aerobics room, onto the first-floor office space in the northeast
corner of the building. This will free up space for more aerobic equipment and weights. The
expansion will alleviate overcrowding during the afternoons and early evenings. The budget
is $500,000.
Status: This project is mostly complete except for the delivery of some additional exercise
equipment.
Study and Schematic Design of West Main Street: The Town master plans envision extending
the Main Street Mall from Mikaela Way to Lake Street. There have been recent changes to
the area including the repurposing of the old fire station and relocating Town Hall to 100
Mikaela Way. This plan will study the area and create a vision for extending the mall and
repurposing 351 Benchmark Road site. The budget is $50,000.
Status: A Request for Proposals will be drafted to find partners to reuse 351 Benchmark (old
Fire Station). Staff will need direction on extending the Main Street Mall to Lake Street as
part of developing the 5-year Capital Projects Plan.
Demolish Old Town Hall: In November town hall operations were moved to 100 Mikaela Way.
The 5-year Capital Projects Fund has $600,000 budgeted in 2020 to demolish the old town hall
which includes asbestos removal, site restoration, and the relocation of utilities that run
through the building that serve the park, pavilion and parks garage.
Status: Plans need to be developed to demolish the building, restore the site and relocate
utilities with the goal of spring construction before the summer event season.
Benchmark Road On-Street Parking: Several Town plans envision adding on street parking to
West Benchmark Road from Avon Station to Mikaela Way. The goal is for the parking to
support local businesses and provide parking for Avon Station and the Gondola. The design
will incorporate environmentally sustainable practices to minimize the effect of the additional
paved area. The budget is $440,000.
Status: The design of the is project is complete and the project is out for bid. Construction is
scheduled to occur after Labor Day and will extend to November 15, 2019. Landscaping will
likely be installed till Spring 2020.
Nottingham Park Light Upgrade: The existing lights originally installed in 1980 are beginning
to show their age and are not energy efficient. The program will replace the lights with
modern LED bollard fixtures like the ones installed around the pavilion and Main Street Mall.
This is the second phase of a multi-year project and will install the bollards on the southside
of the park. The budget is $185,000.
Status: This project will be bid out in early 2020 for construction to be completed before the
summer tourist season.
Nottingham Park Fitness Court: The Town of Avon received a $140,000 grant from the
National Fitness Campaign to install an outdoor adult fitness court. The court is being installed
at the former playground site and will be completed in early summer 2019. The budget is
$200,221.
Status: The court is under construction and the opening ceremony will be paired with the July
10th Avon Live Concert.
Annual Paving/Road Improvements: The Town’s annual street resurfacing and pavement
maintenance program generally consists of asphalt overlays, slurry seals and related surface
treatments such as curb and gutter, storm drainage repair, ADA Ramp updates and guardrail
replacement or adjustment. The program includes a 5-year slurry seal rotation and 20-year
rebuild rotation for the roads. The paving locations are determined annually based on the
Asphalt Paving Association rating system. Projects include paving Eaglebend Drive, Mikaela
Way, Town Hall parking lot and West Beaver Creek Blvd from US6 to Avon Elementary School.
Status: These projects will be constructed in 2020 and 2021.
West and East Beaver Creek Blvd Reconstruction: This project will improve East and West
Beaver Creek Blvd to become less of a car-oriented street to a more pedestrian and bicycle-
oriented street. Improvements include road narrowing, on-street parking, wider sidewalks,
bike lanes, landscaping, mid-block crossings and intersection improvements. The budget is
$4,025,943.
Status: The project is currently under-construction and should be completed by September
1st.
Riverfront Trail Connector: The developer of the Riverfront Development and Eagle River
Water and Sanitation District have donated easements for a trail from Riverfront Lane to the
Eagle Valley Trail near Lake Street. The project budget is $210,000.
Status: The project has been awarded to Site Resource Management and construction is
scheduled to start in late July.
Avon Stormwater Quality Vault: The strategic plan states that the water quality in the Eagle
River is high priority for the Town and its vitality. Stormwater quality treatment generally
consist of underground vaults that collect pollutants including trash, oils and other pollutants
before they are discharged to the river. Three vaults are planned for Avon Road and West
Benchmark Road.
Status: A vault is included as part of the 2019 West Benchmark Road on-street parking project.
In 2020 a vault is planned for the storm sewer on the east side of Avon Road and in 2021 a
vault is planned for the storm sewer on the west side of Avon Road.
Nottingham Road Debris Flow Study and Implementation: Currently after large rainstorms
the runoff transports large amounts of mud and debris on Nottingham Road, overwhelming
the ditches, resulting in the closure of Nottingham Road and causes extensive property
damage. This project started with a study analyzing the drainages and proposing remediation
alternatives. The budget is $450,000.
Status: Construction at the basin above the First Assembly Church will start in July. In 2020
construction will occur at the basins above Chambertin Townhomes and Rushmer
Townhomes.
H.A. Nottingham Park Pavilion Doors and Leak Repairs: Water leaks into the stage basement
are causing damage to the structure. Repairs to the water proofing around the columns and
green room will lessen the water making its way into the basement. The pavilion was built
with back curtains, but they are very difficult to work with and have fallen down twice. Sliding
doors are planned to replace the curtains.
Status: The water proofing has been completed around the columns and green room. The
doors have been measured and are in fabrication. The doors are 10-weeks out because the
door fabricator required that the frame be installed and measured to ensure the doors fit.
This spring the water proofing specialist stated the leaking issues are more serious than
originally anticipated and recommended the entire floor and water proofing be replaced.
2120 Saddleridge Apartments (former Wildridge fire station): Upon completion of the new
Public Safety Facility, the old Wildridge fire station was returned to the Town of Avon. There
are 2 apartments on the 2nd floor that are being rented out to town employees. The building
does require maintenance including a new roof and exterior paint.
Status: The roof is scheduled to be repaired in late July or August. The building will be painted
in 2020.
West Beaver Creek Blvd Sidewalks: There currently are no sidewalks along West Beaver
Creek Blvd at the railroad crossing. This project includes installing new sidewalks on both
sides of the road and bringing the sidewalk ramps up to current American with Disability Act
standards.
Status: The project has been awarded to United Companies and is scheduled to start in July.
Annual Guardrail Repairs: Every year guardrail is replaced or added since most of it is over
30-year old. The project also includes adding guardrail along Metcalf Road.
Status: Work has started and will continue into the fall.
New Town Hall: Town hall operations were moved to 100 Mikaela Way last October. There
are several proposed changes to the building including the AV system, relocating staff and
reconfiguring the second floor.
Status: The AV updates are being scheduled with the contractor. The changes to the second
floor will occur once the IT infrastructure is installed and the furniture has arrived.
Eagle River Whitewater Park Repair: Over the last 13-years several high flows modified the
whitewater park features and made it less desirable to kayakers and rafters. Last winter the
three features in the park were improved.
Status: The largest feature, Big Bob, is difficult to navigate for users that are not experts
during high flows. Staff will work with the design engineer to develop a bypass for those
users during the high runoff. Also, the dynamics of the park are being monitored at different
flows and recommendations will be drafted to notify users on the level difficulty and current
river flow.
Avon Transit Shelter: An ECO Transit shelter is proposed at Avon Station that will replace the
small metal and glass enclose and will be constructed this summer. The shelter will be located
near the Season’s driveway and will generally look like the shelters at Traer Creek Plaza and
Eaglebend/US6 bus stops. Town staff is managing the construction of the project on behalf
on ECO Transit and the town will be fully reimbursed by ECO Transit. The construction
contract has been awarded and construction is scheduled to start in July.
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OLD TOWN HALL SITE
Option A:
•Sod the area
•Maintain Engineering wing for event support and concert Green Room
Advantages include:
1.Increased open space/festival area
2.Less expense; provides opportunity for future expansion/programming needs
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•Increased
park open
space
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OLD TOWN HALL SITE
Option B:
•Chilled winter ice sheet/summer multi-use sport court
•Upgrade the cabin for restroom use and POS skate rentals
Advantages include:
1.Increased programmable space for all seasons
2.Additional restrooms
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•Multi-purpose
event space
•Winter Ice Sheet
•Summer
Pickleball
•Cabin upgrades
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OLD TOWN HALL SITE
Option C:
•Chilled winter ice sheet/summer multi-use sport court
•Three tennis courts
•Upgrade the cabin as a showcase piece in the park. Re-do the floor plan to double restroom
capacity; also, function as visitor center
Advantages include:
1.Increased programmable space for all seasons
2.Additional restrooms
3.Adds missing visitor center
4.Elevates the tennis and pickleball experience; better potential for more
activity/tournaments
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•Multi-purpose
event space
•Winter Ice Sheet
•Summer
Pickleball &
Tennis
•Significant cabin
upgrades
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•Seasonal Tennis
and Pickleball
complex
•Significant cabin
upgrades
•Parks garage
converted to
event
support/green
room space
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BEACH/NORTH SIDE
Option A:
•Keep as is, maintain successful programs
Advantages Include:
1.Cost savings
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•Leave as is
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BEACH/NORTH SIDE
Option B:
•Expand the beach west to near the bridge
•Move and install boat docks to the north side
Advantages Include:
1.More beach, great views from the west side of the shore
2.Boat docks make sense there and facilitate more efficient SUP and boat rentals
3.Docks away from the pavilion; provides more privacy and elegance for rental space
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•Expand beach area
to the West
•Move & install boat
docks to North side
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BEACH/NORTH SIDE
Option C:
•Expand the beach west to near the bridge
•Move and install boat docks to the north side
•Construct a permanent structure that includes space for restrooms, SUP/boat rentals and
food/snack sale opportunity
•Construct seasonal shade and picnic shelter areas
Advantages Include:
1.More beach, great views from the west side of the shore
2.Boat docks make sense there and facilitate more efficient SUP and boat rentals
3.Docks away from the pavilion; provides more privacy and elegance for rental space
4.Elevated restroom experience
5.Third party food concessions offers opportunity for new business and revenue for the
Town
6.Rental opportunities of picnic shelters
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•Expand beach area
to the West
•Move & install boat
docks to North side
•Construct structure
for restrooms, rentals
& concessions
•Seasonal shade &
picnic shelters
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LOWER FIELD
Option A:
•Leave field as-is and maintain court surfaces
Advantages Include:
1.Cost savings
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•Lower field as is
•Maintain lower
courts
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LOWER FIELD
Option B:
•Sod the softball diamond maintain court surfaces
•Pickleball courts shift to “streetscape” skate, scooter, bike park
Advantages Include:
1.Elevated playing surface for Lacrosse and Soccer
2.Increased recreation opportunities and value to the neighborhood
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•Sod the softball
diamond
•Pickleball courts
shifted to
“streetscape”
•Skate/bike/scooter
area
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LOWER FIELD/COURTS
Option C:
•Sod the softball diamond
•Install grills, tables and shelters
•Increase number of port-o-let restrooms, enclose them in a nice shelter and on a concrete pad
•Transform tennis courts to Futsal courts
•Pickleball courts shift to “streetscape” skate, scooter, bike park
Advantages Include:
1.Elevated playing surface for Lacrosse and Soccer
2.Opportunity for the neighborhood to enjoy the fields and a picnic
3.Better restroom opportunity
4.Increased recreation opportunities and value to the neighborhood
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•Sod the softball
diamond
•Pickleball courts
shifted to
“streetscape”
•Skate/bike/scooter
area
•Shelter and grill area
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Recreation Center Expansion Presentation. Avon Town Council Retreat 2019 6/25/2019 1
2019 Strategic Plan, Tier 1 Priority, Page 4:
“Evaluate the development of an Ad Hoc Committee to evaluate
the expansion of the Avon Recreation Center for the purposes of:
1) involving community in one of the most used and expensive
community assets, (2) determining the best uses as desired by
the community for the expansion, and (3) allowing a community
based support for any taxing ballot question to be established on
a grass-roots basis.”
TOWN OWNED PROPERTIES PLAN AND TOWN OF AVON STRATEGIC PLAN
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•The Avon Recreation Center opened November 1995; was constructed for a cost of @ 8million.
•The 20 year debt service was paid off in 2015
•Original plans included a “phase Two” development plan to include full size gymnasium
and increased program space
Current Program:
•40,000 sq.’ Recreation Center
•Fitness, youth, adult and aquatics programs
History, Function and Service
Other Regional Recreation Providers Providers
Vail Recreation District
•Program provider, no Recreation Center
Mountain Recreation
•Gypsum Rec Center
•Edwards Field House
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•6,260 sq.’ underutilized or unused space turned to programmable space
•Average daily visitation up from 305/day to 431/day
•Expense recovery from 60% 2013 to 100% in 2017, (90% 2018). Debt service of $320K/ year separate fund, not part of recovery
numbers of the past.
•Beach opened summer 2014
Year Expense Revenue Recovery
2007 $2,610,660 $1,421,814 54.46%
2008 $2,772,757 $1,336,761 48.21%
2009 $2,983,142 $1,272,902 42.67%
2010 $2,580,331 $1,215,478 47.11%
2011 $2,326,601 $1,209,189 51.97%
2012 $2,148,410 $1,123,163 52.28%
2013 $1,631,867 $1,059,637 64.93%
2014 $1,276,370 $1,035,643 81.14%
2015 $1,141,277 $1,063,323 93.17%
2016 $1,266,188 $1,255,790 99.18%
2017 $1,406,151 $1,415,048 100.63%
2018 $1,585,571 $1,430,586 90.22%
305
358 360
391
428 441 431
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Average Daily Visits
*Visitation numbers do not include swim team check-ins
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RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION
Option A:
•Full Size indoor multi-use space
•Six lane, 25 meter competitive pool
Advantages include:
1.Increased level of program offerings
2.Homebase for summer camp and after school programs
3.Ability to expand aquatic programs
4.Opportunity to host sanctioned swim meets
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NOTE: Options are for illustration purposes only. A citizen’s committee and
robust community engagement process would be utilized to determine
community demands and support for specific facilities and programming.
•6 lane
competitive
pool
•Full size
multi-use
space
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RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION
Option B:
•Full Size indoor multi-use space with second level walking/running track
•Additional multi-purpose studio upstairs
•Eight lane, 25 meter competitive pool
Advantages include:
1.Increased level of program offerings
2.Homebase for summer camp and after school programs
3.Ability to expand aquatic programs
4.Opportunity to host large scale, multi-day sanctioned championship level swim meets
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•8 lane
competitive
pool
•Full size
multi-use
space with
walking track
•Additional
multi-purpose
studio
upstairs
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RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION
Option C:
•Full Size indoor multi-use space with second level walking/running track
•Additional two multi-purpose studios upstairs
•Eight lane, 25 meter competitive pool with 13’ dive well
•Outdoor splash park and sundeck, summer. Social Ice rink, winter
Advantages include:
1.Increased level of program offerings
2.Homebase for summer camp and after school programs
3.Ability to expand aquatic programs
4.Opportunity to host large scale, multi-day sanctioned championship level swim meets
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•8 lane
competitive
pool with
diving well
•Full size
multi-use
space with
walking track
•Additional
multi-purpose
studio
upstairs
•Summer
Splash
Pad/Winter
Family Ice
Sheet
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NEXT STEPS: STAFF RECOMMENDATION
•Council direction to form Citizen Rec. Center Advisory Committee (Resolution for July 8 or
August 13 Council meeting. Staff recommends authorizing Mayor to appoint citizens.
Solicitation for 20 days with appointments in early August).
•Present a through community review process to Council (July 8 or Aug 13)
•Conduct RFP for design services, select design group (Aug and Sept)
•Include stakeholders and forge community partnerships
•Determine desired facilities and identify rough cost estimates, analyze peer communities,
consider needs and preferences of residents and visitors (Sept 2019 through April 2020)
•Develop options and cost estimates, conduct open houses and other methods for
community input.
•Set aside available funds, consider Avon Urban Renewal Authority financial support to
reduce the amount of a property tax mill levy and general obligation bond request (budget
adoption process in 2019 and 2020).
•Potential 2020 ballot issue? NOTE: This requires designs and cost estimates by August, 2020
for Council action to refer ballot measure.
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POSSIBILITIES?
Basic Expansion versus Legacy Destination Placemaking:
•Rock climbing wall
•Multi-purpose gymnasium that can accommodate special events and performances
•Expanded aquatic slides and features that become destination indoor water park
•Upgraded hot tub(s)
•Spa quality locker rooms
•Expanded pool patio area for events and birthdays
•Child care center
•Others (?)
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 5-YEAR PLAN
SUMMARY
Current Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2018 2019 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
REVENUES
Real Estate Transfer Tax:
Base Level 2,978,294$ 2,500,000$ 2,500,000$ 2,500,000$ 2,500,000$ 2,500,000$ 2,500,000$ 2,500,000$
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Club 636,896 275,000 275,000 275,000 225,000 - - -
Penalties and Interest 5,935 - - - - - - -
Interest Earnings 92,412 43,750 43,750 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Intergovernmental:
Federal/State:
GOCO Grant - Playground 350,000 - - - - - - -
Colorado Health Foundation (Fitness Court)140,000 - - - - - - -
Local Government:
Eagle County (Avon Station ECO Transit Shelter project)- 120,000 120,000 - - - - -
Other Revenues:
Miscellaneous Refunds 28,121 - - - - - - -
Project Cost Reimbursements 2,780 - - - - - - -
Nonclassified 8,898 - - - - - - -
Total Operating Revenues 4,243,336 2,938,750 2,938,750 2,825,000 2,775,000 2,550,000 2,550,000 2,550,000
Other Sources:
Capital Lease Financing - Solar Panels 258,258 - - - - 425,000 - -
Transfer in from General Fund
- Assigned to Capital Improvements 480,000 - - - - - - -
Transfer in from the AURA
- New Town Hall Tenant Finish 1,420,000 - - - - - - -
- Tract G Projects - 400,000 400,000 575,000 - - - -
Transfer in from Water Fund
- Nottingham Rd. Debris Flow Study and Improvements 125,000 160,000 160,000 - - - - -
Total Other Sources 2,283,258 560,000 560,000 575,000 - 425,000 - -
Total Revenues and Sources of Funds 6,526,594$ 3,498,750$ 3,498,750$ 3,400,000$ 2,775,000$ 2,975,000$ 2,550,000$ 2,550,000$
Projected
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 5-YEAR PLAN
SUMMARY
Current Revised Proposed
Actual Budget Budget Budget
2018 2019 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Projected
EXPENDITURES
Capital Improvements:
Facilities 4,896,180 1,643,700 1,643,700 1,825,000 - 725,000 - -
Land and Land Improvements 603,350 624,371 624,371 95,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Roads and Streets 2,933,518 2,503,265 2,503,265 1,910,000 535,000 470,000 390,000 440,000
Water Fund Projects 16,723 404,659 404,659 233,000 230,000 - - -
Communications and Technology - 125,000 125,000 - - - - -
Debt Service:
Capital Leases 177,490 98,802 98,802 81,999 81,999 55,720 55,720 55,720
Contingency - 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Total Expenditures 8,627,261 5,499,797 5,499,797 4,244,999 986,999 1,390,720 585,720 635,720
Other Uses:
Operating Transfers Out - General Fund:
- Engineering Department Salary and Operations 233,117 240,111 240,111 247,314 254,733 262,375 270,247 278,354
Operating Transfers Out - Debt Service Fund:
- 2010 COPs (ARTF)244,331 241,800 237,575 245,225 244,800 241,800 243,550 244,800
- 2014B COPS (Street Improvements)317,998 320,582 321,082 319,613 322,493 320,069 322,494 319,616
- 2016 COPS (Public Safety Bldg.)446,025 447,825 447,825 450,075 449,375 448,575 447,675 443,675
Total Other Uses 1,241,471 1,250,318 1,246,593 1,262,227 1,271,401 1,272,819 1,283,966 1,286,445
Total Expenditures and Uses of Funds 9,868,732 6,750,115 6,746,390 5,507,226 2,258,400 2,663,539 1,869,686 1,922,165
Net Source (Use) of Funds (3,342,138) (3,251,365) (3,247,640) (2,107,226) 516,600 311,461 680,314 627,835
Fund Balance, Beginning of Year 11,282,615 7,940,477 7,940,477 4,692,837 2,585,611 3,102,211 3,413,671 4,093,985
Fund Balance, End of Year 7,940,477$ 4,689,112$ 4,692,837$ 2,585,611$ 3,102,211$ 3,413,671$ 4,093,985$ 4,721,820$
Fund Balances
Restricted For:
Asphalt Overlay 658,421$ 658,421$ 658,421$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Assigned For:
Town-owned Properties Program 2,635,081 2,381,096 2,381,096 1,256,096 1,481,096 1,481,096 1,481,096 1,481,096
Unassigned:
Unreserved 4,646,975 1,649,595 1,653,320 1,329,515 1,621,115 1,932,575 2,612,889 3,240,724
Total Fund Balances 7,940,477$ 4,689,112$ 4,692,837$ 2,585,611$ 3,102,211$ 3,413,671$ 4,093,985$ 4,721,820$
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 5-YEAR PLAN
INVENTORY DETAIL
Proposed Estimated
Total 2017 and Current Revised Project Cost Proposed
Project Prior Yr.Actual Budget Budget To-Date Budget
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Budget Actuals 2018 2019 2019 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Facilities:
New Town Hall:
11012 Tenant Finish Construction 4,774,516$ 262,088$ 4,437,428$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 4,774,516$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
11017 Fiber - PSF to NTH 135,275 43,647 58,710 - - 102,357 - - - - -
Joint Public Safety Facility Project:
12004 Construction 6,320,855 6,390,304 22,294 - - 6,412,598 - - - - -
Transportation Facilities:
14010 Fleet Maintenance EPDM Roof Replacement 300,000 - - - - - - - 300,000 - -
New Fleet Solar Panels 425,000 - - - - - - - 425,000 - -
14015 ARTF Door Repairs 55,000 13,137 9,284 19,442 19,442 41,863 - - - - -
14016 ARTF Solar Panels 258,258 - 215,750 42,508 42,508 258,258 - - - - -
14017 Avon Station ECO Transit Shelter Project 120,000 - - 120,000 120,000 120,000 - - - - -
Cultural and Recreational Facilities:
15018 Nottingham Pavilion - Retractable Door/Stage Repair 322,928 7,303 24,925 290,700 290,700 322,928 - - - - -
15019 Nottingham Pavilion - Deck Railing 15,000 - - 15,000 15,000 15,000 - - - - -
New Recreation Center HVAC Upgrade 250,000 - - - - - 250,000 - - - -
Other Facilities:
19004 Recycling Center, Lot 5 22,839 - 21,774 1,065 1,065 22,839 - - - - -
19005 2120 Saddle Ridge Loop (Fire Station) Improve.61,000 - - 61,000 61,000 61,000 - - - - -
Town-owned Properties Program:
15020 Recreation Center Weight Room Expansion 500,000 - - 500,000 500,000 500,000 - - - - -
New Recreation Center Locker Replacement 200,000 - - - - - 200,000 - - - -
New Old Town Hall Demolition 600,000 - - - - - 600,000 - - - -
New 351 Benchmark Demolition 600,000 - - - - - 600,000 - - - -
Hahnewald Barn:
19003 Predesign / Feasibilty Study 135,000 - 106,015 28,985 28,985 135,000 - - - - -
Tract G / Urban Renewal Fund Projects:
32029 Benchmark Rd. On-street Parking 440,000 - - 440,000 440,000 440,000 - - - - -
32030 Planning - W. Main Street / 351 Benchmark 50,000 - - 50,000 50,000 50,000 - - - - -
New Design - W. Main Street / 351 Benchmark 175,000 - - - - - 175,000 - - - -
Land and Land Improvements:
H.A. Nottingham Park Improvements
21016 Nottingham Park Zone C Improvements - Playground 872,266 329,386 422,230 20,000 20,000 771,616 - - - - -
21022 Eagle River Whitewater Park Repair 221,390 6,720 24,670 190,000 190,000 221,390 - - - - -
21024 Nottingham Park Light Upgrade 311,505 110,905 10,600 190,000 190,000 311,505 - - - - -
21027 O'Neil Spur Park Improvements Design 20,000 - - 20,000 20,000 20,000 - - - - -
21051 Nottingham Park Fitness Court 210,221 - 145,850 64,371 64,371 210,221 - - - - -
21052 Beach Bathroom Vaults 50,000 - - 50,000 50,000 50,000 - - - - -
21053 Resurface Pickleball Courts 50,000 - - 50,000 50,000 50,000 - - - - -
New West Nottingham Park Landscape Improvements 55,000 - - - - - 55,000 - - - -
21054 Wildland Fire Mitigation NA - - 40,000 40,000 NA 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Roads and Streets:
Streetscape Improvements:
31023 Metcalf Road - Retaining Wall Stabilization 100,000 - - - - - - - 80,000 - -
31024 Roundabout #4 Landscaping 50,000 - - - - - 50,000 - - - -
31028 Post Blvd. Irrigation Wet Well 45,000 - - - - - - - - - -
31029 Wayfinding Signage 84,145 34,642 8,549 40,954 40,954 84,145 - - - - -
31030 Mall Activation Elements 30,000 - - 30,000 30,000 30,000 - - - - -
31031 Avon Rd./I70 Overpass Aesthetics Improvements 270,000 - 8,245 50,000 50,000 58,245 - - - - -
Annual Street Maintenance and Repair:
32026 Retaining Wall Repairs - Nottingham & Swift Gulch Rd.50,000 - - 50,000 50,000 50,000 - - - - -
32027 East BC Repair 59,579 59,579 - - 59,579 - - - - -
33102 2018 Microsurface Project 250,000 - 205,229 - - 205,229 - - - - -
33019 Annual Paving / Road Improvements NA - - - - NA 300,000 365,000 350,000 350,000 400,000
33219 Annual Guard Rail Repair NA - - 40,000 40,000 NA 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
34034 Nottingham Rd. Paving 1,097,500 664,044 304,437 - - 968,481 - - - - -
33103 Eaglebend Resurfacing 300,000 - - 300,000 300,000 300,000 - - - - -
32028 Yoder Ave. / Fawcett Ave. Asphalt Overlay - - - - - 1,000,000 - - - -
Projected
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 5-YEAR PLAN
INVENTORY DETAIL
Proposed Estimated
Total 2017 and Current Revised Project Cost Proposed
Project Prior Yr.Actual Budget Budget To-Date Budget
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Budget Actuals 2018 2019 2019 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Projected
Street Improvements:
32021 West B/C Blvd. RR Crossing Improvements 231,621 9,831 21,790 200,000 200,000 231,621 - - - - -
Multi-Modal/Alternative Mobility:
34033 East and West B/C Blvd. Street Rebuild 4,025,943 198,943 2,314,992 1,512,008 1,512,008 4,025,943 - - - - -
New US Hwy 6 Crosswalks - - - - - - - 80,000 - - -
Recreational Trails Program:
34030 Trail Improvements 73,600 2,600 - 71,000 71,000 73,600 - - - - -
34035 USFS Trailhead Improvements 50,000 - - - - - - 50,000 - - -
New Nottingham Park Path Replacement - 1,000 ft 5,820,000 - - - - - 520,000 - - - -
34037 Riverfront Trail Connector 220,000 - 10,697 209,303 209,303 220,000 - - - - -
Water Fund Projects:
21026 Nottingham Rd. Debris Flow Study and Improvements 425,000 24,618 16,723 383,659 383,659 425,000 - - - - -
21028 East Stormwater Qualtiy Vault 231,000 - - 21,000 21,000 21,000 210,000 - - - -
New West Stormwater Quality Vault 253,000 - - - - - 23,000 230,000 - - -
Communications and Technology
e-Gov.:
81011 Broadband/WiFi 125,000 - - 125,000 125,000 125,000 - - - - -
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Children’s Museum
We must let our kids play as if our future depends on it...because in fact it does!
Imagine when you were five years old and going to the fire station...my guess is you would have been
pretty excited. Decades later kids are still filled with wonder and excitement when they see a fireman, fire
truck or fire station. This goes for kids of the past, present and future.
Weekly on Vail Moms facebook pages, local and visiting parents are asking what to do/where can they
go with their little kids. Let's make the heart of Avon the answer. Our Children's Museum is the perfect
compliment to the area and will be open year round. It will be a place where kids can unleash their
imaginations and learn through play in an environment of their choosing such as: play house, pretend to
be a fireman, skier, doctor, veterinarian etc.
Museum will only have 20-25 kids at any one time.
●Usually multiple kids per parent/ caretaker so parking will be minimized
●Guests staying in Avon will use buses or walk
●Mornings and early afternoon are the busiest periods
Museum would operate on the lower east side of the building including engine bays and east offices.
●New red garage doors
●Interior and exterior paint needed
●Fireman's pole would be integrated into design
●Customer entrance on north side of building to give line of sight and focus to the other public
family areas (rec center and park)
●Restroom would need to be upgraded.
●Room currently with shower would be turned into a handicapped bathroom.
Upstairs local housing or even hotel-type lodging would still work.
●Lodging guests would enter from the south side of the building.
●The museum would not operate during sleeping hours (after 8pm)
Kids are not a fad and parents wanting educational play for their children is not a fad. Through upturns
and downturns in economies people continue to have children. This museum would continue to draw
families for many years to come and would drive visits to the town's public areas year-round.
Museum Business
●We are pre-approved for a Small Business loan for museum
●When approved we could be operational within 3-4 months
●Would prefer a five year lease but would still consider three year lease
We worked with Vail Valley Partnership and CO Business Development Center and business plan is
complete
●After working with both institutions and reviewing Avon and Vail data, there is no data available for
kids under 8 years old visiting the Vail Valley. We all know families come but no one is tracking
the children.
●We can help the town capture that data and formulate plans to capture more families staying in
Avon near family activities.
●The data gathered could help plan the town's future growth of areas like the Rec center, park and
programming.
Additionally we would like to:
●Use the northwest garage for a coffee shop facing the park and rec center
●Work with well-known local artist to develop artist-in-residence program that could occupy
the lower southwest rooms and southwest garage.
●Or work to find a complementary business in that space.
We do not want to purchase the building or the land because we believe a town should keep its assets.
Once sold the town won't get the precious land back in the heart of its own town. While keeping the land
public, we encourage you to preserve the building and use it as an asset to draw people to the area. We
want to work with you to build on this building's character and let families create generational memories
with a public/private partnership.
210 EDWARDS VILLAGE BLVD A103, EDWARDS, CO 81632 T: 970.926.4301
AVON FIREHOUSE
6/18/19
SITE PLAN
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210 EDWARDS VILLAGE BLVD A103, EDWARDS, CO 81632 T: 970.926.4301
AVON FIREHOUSE
6/18/19
SITE PLAN
1”= 30’
210 EDWARDS VILLAGE BLVD A103, EDWARDS, CO 81632 T: 970.926.4301
AVON FIREHOUSE
6/18/19
SITE PLAN
1”= 30’
0’30’60’
210 EDWARDS VILLAGE BLVD A103, EDWARDS, CO 81632 T: 970.926.4301
AVON FIREHOUSE
6/18/19 1”= 20’
0’20’40’
MAIN FLOOR PLAN
210 EDWARDS VILLAGE BLVD A103, EDWARDS, CO 81632 T: 970.926.4301
AVON FIREHOUSE
6/18/19 1”= 20’
0’20’40’
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
210 EDWARDS VILLAGE BLVD A103, EDWARDS, CO 81632 T: 970.926.4301
AVON FIREHOUSE
6/18/19 1”= 20’
0’20’40’
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
NO. 7 STATION
Proposal for Repurpose and Expansion
OBJECTIVE -
To preserve the integrity of the original building while transforming its use from working firehouse to a lodging and commercial community asset.
This document serves as a brief summary and second public step in the pursuit of opportunities and ideas associated with the property formerly known as
Eagle River Fire Protection District’s Station 7 and currently referred to as 351 Benchmark Road.
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PROJECT OUTLINE -
It would be our intent to develop the firehouse site into a hub of activity centered around an outstanding food and beverage concept coupled with a unique
lodging opportunity. Some notable details, benefits and thoughts include:
• The existing ground floor of the location would serve as an indoor/outdoor food and beverage experience – a place for summer gathering and après ski
activity alike.
• The upper level and backside (Northside) of the building would be built out and expanded upon to include a comprehensive lodging component serving
up to 12 new units. (see included conceptual sketches)
• The project will be built to attract users to the area as well as serve the growing number of people already frequenting or living there – including those
from lodging projects either planned or proposed.
• The firehouse project will be of high quality and character, assisting tremendously in the activation of the Nottingham Park area.
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PROJECT SPECIFICS -
• Outright ownership of both the land and the building would be critical to our ability to accomplish our goals, however, we understand there may be Town
of Avon concerns in regard to the future uses or ownership of the property should we decide to forgo ownership of it. We would work to find an amicable
solution to those concerns.
• By selling the property, the Town of Avon would see a seven-figure boost to their capital budget. We would recommend this money be spent on
improvements within the Nottingham Park area and would be willing to work with the town to support projects like a bathroom facility, SUP rental cabin
and any other projects slated or desired by the TOA and its citizens.
• We will work diligently to ensure necessary parking associated with the lodging component of the project would be addressed on-site with the hope that
restaurant specific parking would be available via public parking spaces.
• We would like to pursue a ballot initiative in the upcoming November election to purchase the property even if said initiative is drafted in a general sense
to accommodate simply the ability of the Town of Avon to sell the property as a means of accomplishing defined and necessary capital improvement
goals.
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Our Mission
“COhabit provides a dynamic environment for the avid traveler and adventure
enthusiast. We offer guests exceptional service, affordable accommodation and access
to world class amenities. COhabit is recognized as a leader in community driven
accommodation in the Vail Valley and beyond.”
Who We Are
COhabit is the first of its kind in Avon, Colorado. We are breaking the mold of traditional lodging and
bringing modern mountain accommodation to the Vail Valley. Our flagship property embodies the spirit
of Colorado to bring adventure seekers together in a community setting. We provide guests with a
unique and cost-effective alternative to traditional short-term lodging at our premier “Firehouse”
location in Avon. The convenience and flexibility of COhabit will appeal to those seeking thrills and
adventure in the mountains. The emphasis on shared spaces throughout the property encourages
guests to interact and socialize.
With a vast array of outdoor activities and world class amenities, it is no wonder that lodging in Eagle
county is approaching a billion-dollar industry. Our model builds off the trends of Airbnb and VRBO’s
informal lodging structure to create a sense of community and adventure for our guests. With
thousands of acres of skiable terrain, abundant hiking and biking trails, world class golf courses and the
mighty Eagle river, there is no better place to debut COhabit hostel. Our unique business model coupled
with the substantial growth of tourism in the Vail Valley is a winning formula.
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What We Offer
COhabit specializes in a variety of short term accommodation, with options ranging from single beds in a
communal dorm, to private and semi-private rooms. This flexible lodging meets the needs of discerning
travelers by offering affordable choices. The old fire station on Benchmark road serves as an ideal
location in the heart of Avon. COhabit is just steps to the Westin gondola, as well as the Avon in-town
shuttle and ECO bus transit center. The ability to walk to shops and restaurants provides our guests
easy access to all Avon has to offer. Nestled between Nottingham lake and the Town center, amenities
abound. Beaver Creek serves as a picture-perfect backdrop and the stunning views will make a lasting
impression on our guests. COhabit is committed to creating memorable experiences in a fun and
comfortable atmosphere.
Our name, logo and brand plays on our iconic State flag and embodies the spirit of Colorado. Building
brand recognition and creating return guests to our business and Avon is our highest priority.
Founders
COhabit was founded by Bret and Carryn Burton, a husband and wife team with over 20 years of
combined experience in the hospitality industry. Their local expertise will guide the company vision and
build COhabit into a successful brand.
Carryn Burton is a long time local and has worked for various restaurants and corporate hotels in Eagle
County. She is currently a sales representative working with chefs and restaurant owners in the Vail
Valley. She is an ambitious real estate entrepreneur with persistence and drive to succeed.
Bret Burton is a licensed Real Estate agent in the state on Colorado and plays a key role in our real estate
businesses. With extensive experience in customer service, he developed meaningful relationships after
many years of working at the Ritz Carlton in Bachelor Gulch.
Bret and Carryn currently own seven properties in the Vail Valley and manage the daily operations
associated with real estate rentals. They provide affordable long-term accommodation, while
understanding the challenges of seasonality in a mountain town. The combination of real estate,
hospitality and service industry expertise make them ideal partners for the Town of Avon.
Location
In collaboration with the Town of Avon, COhabit will operate from the old Avon fire station at 351
Benchmark road. It is an ideal space in a prime location. The property’s current layout will easily covert
into modern, new lodging while showcasing some of the fire station’s charm. With existing private
rooms, bathrooms, dorm rooms and a kitchen, the fire station will require mostly cosmetic updates to
be ready and operational for COhabit to thrive. The fire truck bays are ideal for hostel common space
with a modern, industrial feel.
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Customers
COhabit will target the budget conscious traveler, while providing exceptional service and value at a
competitive price. However, our pricing structure is prohibitively expensive for the average “couch
surfer”. We cater to the 25-35 year old with disposal income. This demographic is tired of the stale
budget hotel chains and understands the appeal of affordable, clean and modern accommodation.
These guests will forgo an expensive hotel room, instead spending their money on dining, après drinks,
entertainment, ski passes and outdoor adventures. COhabit appeals to individuals and groups alike -
those who want to enjoy all the activities our valley has to offer. Whether its skiing, golf, biking, hiking,
or river hobbies, COhabit sets the stage to enjoy the outdoors. Guests will thrive in our community
setting and interact with like-minded travelers. COhabit will appeal to locals and tourists planning a
wedding, a reunion or a company retreat. COhabit rooms can be booked separately or the entire hostel
may be reserved.
Parking
Our low-density accommodation will have limited impact on traffic and parking in Avon’s town center.
However, parking is a continuous challenge and at the forefront of urban planning. COhabit will not
create additional strain on the current parking allowances on Benchmark road. We will strive to work
with the Town of Avon to find effective solutions. We anticipate the vast majority of our customers will
travel without vehicles, this will further reduce the demand on existing parking.
Ordinances
The absence of residential neighbors in our immediate vicinity means COhabit’s operations will not be a
disturbance in the area. Providing 24-hour staffing on premise will further ensure quiet times are
enforced and unruly behavior is curtailed. Clearly displayed “Noise and Nuisance” ordinances will
ensure smooth business operations and protect guests and neighbors alike. No smoking or outside
alcohol will be permitted inside the building. Designated smoking areas will keep any adverse effects
contained.
Local Partnerships
To maximize exposure within our demographic of young professionals, college students, competitive
sportsmen, travelers and outdoor enthusiasts, COhabit will join forces with local business to promote
their services, as well as our facility. We will create mutually beneficial relationships with outdoor
companies to custom build trips and getaways. COhabit will offer discount accommodation to local
outfitters so that their customers can enjoy fly fishing, rafting, snowmobiling, stand up paddle boarding
and kayaking. We strive to make our customers feel included in our community by offering ‘Play and
Stay’ packages. Fostering healthy relationships with other Avon businesses is the basis of our
community driven business model. Cooperation with Vail valley companies and individuals is a core
value for COhabit. Building an exceptional brand and showcasing our vibrant town is our ultimate goal.