TC Council Packet 12-11-2014 Work Session TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
TOWN OF AVON MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
AVON TOWN HALL, ONE LAKE STREET
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PRESIDING OFFICIALS
MAYOR JENNIE FANCHER
MAYOR PRO TEM JAKE WOLF
COUNCILORS MEGAN BURCH, MATT GENNETT,
SCOTT PRINCE, ALBERT “BUZ” REYNOLDS, JR.,
SARAH SMITH HYMES
TOWN STAFF
TOWN ATTORNEY: ERIC HEIL TOWN MANAGER: VIRGINIA EGGER TOWN CLERK: DEBBIE HOPPE
ALL REGULAR MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EXCEPT EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
GENERAL COMMENTS ARE WELCOME DURING PUBLIC COMMENT, AND COMMENTS ARE ALSO WELCOME ON ANY AGENDA TOPIC.
PLEASE VIEW AVON’S WEBSITE, HTTP://WWW.AVON.ORG, FOR MEETING AGENDAS AND MATERIALS.
AGENDAS ARE POSTED AT AVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, AND AVON LIBRARY.
THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETS THE 2ND AND 4THTUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH.
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
2. Work Session: COUNCIL ORIENTATION: TOPICS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, REVIEW OF THE
TOWN CHARTER, ETHICS CODE AND THE 2015-16 STRATEGIC PLAN
3. ADJOURN
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TOWN COUNCIL REPORT
To: Honorable Avon Town Council
From: Virginia C. Egger, Town Manager
Date: December 8, 2014
Agenda Topic: Council Orientation and Retreat Meeting Date
Following Council’s work session orientation held on December 4th, please consider the following topics for
your subsequent work session on Thursday, December 11th. Please feel welcome to expand upon or add
items during these sessions. The work session is planned to end at 9:00 p.m.
Review of the Town Charter
Ethics Code
Open and Transparent Governance
Simplified Rules and Procedures
2015-16 Strategic Plan & Annual Work Plans
Council Liaisons
Adding the New Big Idea
Setting a Council Retreat Date
Town Department Functions & Operations
2015-16 Budget & Five Year Capital Projects
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Avon Town Council Simplified Rules of Order
Adopted January 14, 2014
These Simplified Rules of Order establish rules and procedures for Avon Town Council
meetings. The intent is to set for simplified rules which are readily accessible and usable by the
Avon Town Council members and understandable by the general public. The provisions of the
Home Rule Charter, the Avon Municipal Code, or any ordinance adopted by the Avon Town
Council shall govern and apply in the event there is any conflict with these Simplified Rules of
Order. Unless otherwise indicated, any reference to “Mayor” shall also mean the “Mayor Pro-
Tem” or “Acting Mayor” in the absence of the Mayor, as set forth in the Avon Home Rule
Charter.
I. Standards of Conduct for Avon Town Meetings: The Avon Town Council finds that
the foundation of municipal democracy rests on open, respectful and informed discussion and
debate balanced with the necessary efficiency required to take action in the public interest.
Reasonable persons will often disagree on many public matters which arise before elected and
appointed officials. The process of discussion and debate is essential to the ability of elected and
appointed officials to render the best decisions possible for the Avon community. The following
standards of conduct are considered the minimum standards for elected and appointed officials.
A. Elected and appointed officials shall conduct themselves in a mature manner that
is becoming of public officials, shall respect one another and shall respect
members of the public.
B. Elected and appointed officials shall refrain from profanity, rude behavior or
personal attacks and shall promptly apologize to both the board and the recipient
of any such behavior in the event of a temporary lapse of appropriate behavior.
C. The Mayor shall be responsible for maintaining civility, decorum and order
throughout the meeting.
II. Mayor: Every meeting of the Avon Town Council shall be presided over by the Mayor.
If the Mayor is absent the Mayor Pro-Tem shall preside over the meeting. If the Mayor has a
conflict of interest on a matter then the Mayor Pro-Tem shall preside over the meeting for such
matter. If the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem are absent, or if they both have conflict of interest on a
matter, then a quorum of Council members shall appoint an Acting Mayor by motion who shall
then preside over the meeting or shall preside over such matter for which the Mayor and Mayor
Pro-Tem have conflict of interest. The Mayor shall strive to moderate Council meetings with
impartiality, shall strive to allow input from all other Council members on matters before
expressing his or her opinion, and shall refrain from making a motion or seconding a motion
until it is apparent that no other member of the Council will do so.
III. Agendas: The following rules and procedures shall apply to agendas:
A. The Town Clerk shall prepare meeting agendas based on direction from the Town
Council and from the Town Manager with consultation from the Mayor.
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Individual Council members may contact the Mayor to request inclusion of a
matter on an agenda. The Mayor shall consult with the Town Manager and
exercise discretion to determine if the matter should be included on the agenda as
a discussion item or an action item.
B. After roll call, the Council shall approve the agenda by motion by a majority of
the quorum present with any additions or deletions Council deems appropriate.
C. The Council may take action by motion at any time during a meeting to schedule
discussion or action items on a future agenda which shall be scheduled by Town
Staff.
D. Noticing for action items and public hearings shall be in accordance with
applicable law.
IV. Motions: All official Town Council actions are initiated by motion. These following
rules and procedures apply to motions. There are two basic motions: action motions and
procedural motions. Only one action motion may be on the floor at a time. A procedural motion
may be proposed, discussed and acted upon when an action motion is on the floor or at any other
time.
A. Basic Motion: The basic motion to take action is stated as, “I move to . . . .”
Every motion requires a second. Once a motion is made no further discussion can
continue until a second is made to support the motion.
B. Discussion: All Council members have the right to discuss the motion on the
floor. Discussion cannot be concluded unless (1) all Council members present
consent or (2) a majority of Council members present approve a procedural
motion to “Call the Question” and end debate.
C. Withdraw a Motion: The maker of a motion may choose to withdraw the motion
at any time prior to the vote on the motion and may interrupt a speaker to
withdraw the motion and consent of the Council member who seconded the
motion is not required. The motion is immediately withdrawn; however, the
Mayor may then ask the Council member who seconded the withdrawn motion
and any other Council member if such Council member wishes to make the
motion.
D. Amendment to Motion: Any Council member may request an amendment to a
pending motion. The maker of the pending motion and Council member who
seconded the motion must consent to the proposed amendment. Any Council
member may also propose a substitute motion to a pending motion which also
requires consent of the maker of the pending motion and the Council member
who seconded the pending motion.
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E. Procedural Motion: A procedural motion may be made at any time and may
impose or modify any procedural rule provided that such procedure is not in
conflict with the Avon Home Rule Charter, any ordinance adopted by the Town,
or any applicable state law. Procedural motions require a majority vote of the
quorum present.
F. Motion to Call the Question or End the Discussion: A motion to “call the
question” (also known as a motion to end the discussion) is a procedural motion
to end debate and discussion. A motion to call the question cannot be made until
each Council member has had at least one reasonable opportunity to ask questions
and express his or her opinion on the matter. Once a motion to call the question is
made and seconded, it shall be the
Mayor’s discretion to allow any further discussion on such procedural motion for
the purpose of clarifying any technical, procedural or legal issue related to the
procedural motion. A motion to call the question requires a majority vote of the
quorum present. Once a motion to call the question is approved, the pending
action motion on the floor must be voted upon promptly or, if no action motion is
pending, the Mayor shall proceed to the next agenda item.
G. Motion to Continue: A motion to continue an agenda item must include a
specific future Council meeting date, time and place for the continued matter to be
considered again without re-noticing a required public hearing.
H. Motion to Table: A motion to table places the agenda item on hold and does not
require a specific time for the return of the agenda item.
I. Motion to Suspend Rules: A motion to suspend rules may allow suspension of
any rule in this Simplified Rule of Order. Such motion may be made and requires
a supermajority vote of a majority of the quorum present plus one for approval. A
motion to suspend rules may not supersede the procedural requirements of the
Avon Home Rule Charter, any ordinance adopted by the Town, or any applicable
state law.
J. A Motion to Reconsider: A Motion to Reconsider allows the Council to
reconsider a vote on a matter. A Motion to Reconsider may only be made and
considered if made and acted upon less than twenty-eight (28) days after the date
of the Council action to be reconsidered and may be made only by a member of
Council who voted in the majority on the motion which is proposed for
reconsideration.
V. Meeting Conduct
A. Point of Privilege: A Council member may interrupt the speaker to raise a matter
related to the comfort of the meeting, such as room temperature, distractions, or
ability to hear speaker.
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B. Point of Order: A Council member may raise a Point of Order at any time that
the Mayor permits meeting conduct which does not follow these Simplified Rules
of Order or otherwise fails to maintain civility and decorum by the Council and
the general public.
C. Appeal: A Council member may move to appeal the ruling of the Mayor on any
procedural matter or other decision related to the conduct of the meeting. If the
motion is seconded and, after debate, it such motion passes by a simple majority
vote of the quorum present, then the ruling or conduct of the Mayor shall be
overruled and reversed.
D. Call for Orders of the Day: A Council member may call for Orders of the Day
when such Council member believes that Council discussion has strayed from the
agenda. No second or vote is required. If the Mayor does not return to the agenda,
then such ruling may be appealed.
E. Adjournment: The Mayor may announce the meeting adjourned when there are
no further items on the agenda which have not been addressed. The Council may
adjourn a meeting at any time by motion, second and approval by a majority of
the quorum present.
VI. Public Comments: Council agendas shall include a general item labeled “Public
Comment” near the beginning of all Council meetings. Members of the public who wish to
provide comments to Council greater than three minutes are encouraged to schedule time in
advance on the agenda and to provide written comments and other appropriate materials to the
Council in advance of the Council meeting. The Mayor may permit public comments during any
agenda item provided that such invitation does not hinder the ability of Council to conduct
official Town business in an efficient manner. For matters which may involve substantial public
comment by numerous members of the public, the Mayor or Council may propose limiting
public comment to no less than 3 minutes per individual, which limitation on public comment
must be approved by a majority of the quorum present.
VII. Public Hearing: The following general rules shall apply to the order and conduct of
public hearings. These rules may be modified or suspended by Motion to Suspend Rules.
A. The Mayor shall open the public hearing by announcing the topic of the agenda
item. The Mayor shall at all times during public hearings strive to maintain
civility, decorum and order.
B. The Mayor and/or appropriate Town Staff person shall introduce the topic,
explain the applicable procedures and laws, and provide any presentation by the
Town.
C. The applicant, licensee or appellant shall have the opportunity to present
information, provide testimony, or respond to any comments or details in the
Town’s presentation.
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D. The Council shall have the opportunity to ask technical questions of the
appropriate Town staff, Town officials and the applicant, licensee or appellant but
Council members shall not express opinions on the matter prior to opening the
public hearing for public comment.
E. The Mayor shall officially open the public hearing for public comment and shall
allow for members of the public to provide comment to the Council. The Council
may approve a time limitation not less than 3 minutes for individual public
comment and may approve sign-up sheets or other public comment procedures to
promote order and efficiency by a majority vote of the quorum present provided
that individuals shall be permitted to yield his or her public comment time to
another speaker. After all public comments are received, or if the Council
determines that the volume of public comments requires additional time and
moves to continue the public hearing, the Mayor shall close the public comment
portion of the public hearing.
F. The Council may discuss the merits of the topic of the public hearing and take
such action as deemed appropriate after the public comment portion of the public
hearing is concluded. If the volume of public comments requires a continuation, if
additional information is required to consider the public hearing matter, or if the
Council determines that additional time is warranted to consider the matter of the
public hearing, the Council may continue the public hearing to a later date and
may re-open the public comment portion of the public hearing at any continued
public hearing.
VIII. Executive Sessions: Council may convene into executive session at any time by the
affirmative vote of 2/3rds of the quorum present and by announcing the specific statutory citation
and purpose of the executive session in accordance with the Colorado Open Meetings Law, CRS
§24-6-402(4). The Council is not permitted to take official, final action on any matter in
executive session.
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TOWN OF AVON
2015-2016 STRATEGIC PLAN
Adopted by the Avon Town Council
Resolution 14-23, Series of 2014
September 9, 2014
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Overview
The Town of Avon, surrounded by natural beauty, is today a strong community that will build on its strengths to
become a nationally and internationally recognized year-round mountain resort community. Committed to
providing a high level of municipal services for our citizens and visitors, and the stewardship of our natural
resources, 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.
Recent resort-oriented accommodations projects in Avon are of a higher standard than the Town attracted at
its founding and in its early years. It is this superior level of quality development that Avon believes will be its
comparative advantage in the future, and, therefore, 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 Years 2015-16
Develop and Support Business-like Practices and a
High Performance Culture at Town Hall
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.
Strategies:
Invest in a Leadership Training Program for Town Council
Hold a Council Retreat twice a year
Develop annual Work Plans in all departments to implement the Strategic Plan
Elected officials and staff will lead by example in conducting its operations, including but not limited to
abiding by Town codes, plans and initiatives for the private sector
Develop and distribute every two years an external Community Survey should be conducted in early
2015 to assess satisfaction with Town services and to gather public input about improvement priorities
and future development
Develop and distribute an annual internal Town Hall survey to ensure staff is meeting high service
expectations, efficiencies where possible, and its stated cultural values and objectives
Continue to review all Town departments to assess the necessity of tasks and functions, effectiveness
and efficiency in meeting department responsibilities, staffing levels, and future needs; evaluate
effectiveness of organizational changes
Schedule at least two (2) staff training sessions on “competitive” business practices and fiduciary
responsibility
Provide supervisor training; and “guest” service training for all employees
Ensure Town staff practices competitive pricing in purchasing resources for the Town
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Strategic Plan
Fiscal Years 2015-16
Civic Engagement & Participation
The Town of Avon believes that citizen participation is essential to good governance, constructive performance
evaluation, public decision-making, innovation, facility investment and guided economic development
programs. Over the next two years, the Town of Avon will work to foster and support civic engagement by
encouraging citizen, visitor and youth participation.
Strategies:
Practice open and transparent government to maintain citizen trust
Conduct a comprehensive review of how municipalities are meeting the communication needs of
constituents to expand outreach efforts. This includes the use of social media (pro/con), website and
print (newspaper). All segments of the population should be included: younger generation and Hispanic
population.
Update Town of Avon website to serve as the most important information center for government
services and actions, Town activities, including but not limited to special events, multi-use trails, online
forms, timely news and important links
Avon will strive to be a regional and statewide leader, taking positions on boards and participating at
meetings
Establish ad hoc community boards to assist with major projects, such as but not limited to the
playground design, special event identification and development, street markets, code changes
Establish standing committees for on-going government programs such as the Trails Advisory Group
and Creative Arts Commission
Encourage volunteerism
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Stakeholder & Regional Partnerships
Meet with owners and representatives of the Village (at Avon), Traer Creek Metropolitan District, Hoffmann
Commercial Properties, East-West Partners/Starwood Capital Group and Beaver Creek Resort to develop good
communication, timely understandings and the trust necessary for the future development of the Town of Avon.
This outreach and communication is the responsibility of all elected and appointed officials and the employees of the
Town of Avon. In addition, strong relationships are needed with regional governments. Most prominent are the
interests shared with the Town of Vail, Eagle-Vail, Edwards and Eagle County in fostering smart growth and a
sustainable economy.
Strategies:
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
Annual or bi-annual sessions will be held in joint meeting settings with government partners
Throughout the year, fully participate and collaborate in regional transportation planning, service expansion,
identification consistency and transit efficiencies, as well as I-70 Corridor Demand Management work and
advocacy for an AGS station in Avon
Ensure Avon representatives apply for regional boards, including trails, affordable housing and transit
A peer group will be initiated of land use planners for tri-annual meetings
Meet to understand and learn how Eagle County revenue expenses are apportioned in Avon and neighboring
communities; and for Eagle County to understand and learn how Avon’s revenue expenses are apportioned
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Strategic Plan
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Infrastructure, Parks, Preserves, Trails & Sustainability
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. Develop a strong foundation for the stewardship of
Avon’s natural resources through regional clean water programs and appropriate development of these green and
valuable resources. Promote sustainability of investments through the funding of maintenance and programs and
events designed to enhance the Town’s energy efficiency and waste reduction efforts.
Strategies:
Maintain Town infrastructure, including all buildings, roads, parks, preserves and trails; catch-up funding will
be required
Work with the Water Authority to promote water conservation
Evaluate the Vail recycling/solid waste program for implementation in Avon
Continue to prepare a Five Year Capital Plan while considering the following :
Bike climbing lane as part of Metcalf Road improvement
The current Town Hall is dysfunctional, energy inefficient and in need of major structural repair. A
renovated or new Town Hall should be considered a high priority
Identify the options for Town Hall future uses should the current civic services be relocated
Development of a Public Safety building with the Fire District
Regional support for meeting IMBA Gold Level “Ride Center” status
Interim renovations and future expansion of the Recreation Center and investments in Town Park
will build Avon as an important Recreation and Cultural Center with the Pedestrian Mall
Modification to the Cabin for bathrooms needed for the Pavilion (Stage)
Develop a 5-year Master Trails Program for hard and soft trails
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Economic Development
The Town will continue to value and support a strong and diverse economy by providing an exceptional level of
municipal services for Avon businesses and by working to retain existing businesses as the Town seeks to expand its
retail and commercial base. 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 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.
Strategies:
Summer revenue, when measured by sales tax, lags winter receipts. The investment in special events is
needed to support restaurants and lodges – and is an important role for the Town. This is implicit with the
construction of the new Pavilion. Events must be evaluated annually for both ROI and ROO (Return on
Objectives), with financial success being achieved within three years.
Continue to solicit and fund signature events at the Nottingham Pavilion (Stage)
Outreach to Beaver Creek and VVF should be pursued to maximize regional event partnerships
Develop a marketing and management plan for the Pavilion (Stage) for private requests
With the completion of the Pedestrian Mall:
Funding and success of Après Avon is a high priority. Taking this success to Birds of Prey or other
important weekend should be planned
The Creative District should be pursued; including formation of a Creative Arts Committee. A
Creative Arts District Strategic Plan should be developed and adopted.
Town legislation to allow vendors on the Pedestrian Mall; with preference for local businesses
should be enacted
Summer farmer’s and/or arts’ market(s) should be implemented
An effective marketing plan for Avon’s events, vacation amenities (including lake, beach, and trails) should
be developed
With the investments in East Avon, attention should be given to lodging development in West Avon, District
standards updated and potential district formation for façade upgrades
Formalize the organization of the Economic Development Group to actively engage businesses with Town
government and for advice on special projects, such as branding was done in 2014 and to cultivate a strong
non-profit business association for the important work of local shopping programs, local business
promotion, etc.
Through regional partnerships, through the year, update website data base and revenue
software/spreadsheet system to assist with statistical analysis of key metrics identification in collaboration
with Avon businesses and regional economic development committees; understand the demographic
characteristics of visitors to the region
Support regional efforts, with identification of Avon-specific benefits and measurable outcomes
Review and update the Town’s Private-Public Partnership Policy and investment Policy, as needed
Compile “Avon Business Summary Report”, which provides information about the characteristics of Avon’s
various business sectors, including inventory of retail and commercial spaces occupancy and vacancy data,
and leasing rates, to use as basis for partnering with the business community in attracting and expanding
business in Avon
Seek every opportunity to maximize assets, reduce taxes and increase community funding by aligning with
appropriate sponsors and sponsorship money
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Land Use & Development
The current redevelopment in Avon and preparing for future growth is essential to Avon’s on-going success as a
resort community. Through a critical evaluation of and modifications to the Town’s planning documents, the
Town has the opportunity to provide proper guidance and surety for future development and to attend to areas
of health, safety and welfare. The Town’s proactive planning for future growth, an openness to new
community-development trends and private property interests sets forth a dynamic relationship for the
construction of the built environment and requires Avon’s Community Development Department and Planning
and Zoning Commission to invest in professional development and information at the leading edge of resort
growth.
Strategies:
The development of an implementable multi-modal transportation and parking plan, in collaboration
with stakeholders, is a high priority and should result in a program for supporting Avon as a pedestrian
and bicycle friendly community, with seamless public transit and adequate parking
Work with the East Avon owner HCRE on a master development plan, district amendment and code
revisions to facilitate a streamlined process for development approvals
Make district amendment and code revisions to facilitate a streamline process for development
approvals
Identify with the Planning and Zoning Commission 2014 Code amendments, including “clean-up” of
definitions, charts, etc. identified through use of the Code over the past year and sections which should be
updated, and sections which should be updated, such as the sign code. Evaluate whether Wildridge should be
“zoned” rather than continuing to have a PUD Zone for the development.
Develop the scope, public process, schedule for commencement and completion of the Comprehensive Plan
Update, including development of questions for the Community Survey, (Early 2015)
Revise the Sign Code
Process Annexation and Zoning applications, including surveying and public notification requirements, for the
85.99 acre “Village Parcel” deeded to Town trough the Eagle Valley Land Exchange of 2013
Take the lead in organizing mountain resort planning group to meet in different locations at least
annually with shared agenda items
Select and tour a mountain resort community similar to Avon at least once a year for the purposes of
studying transportation, design standards, affordable housing, main street improvements, etc.
Seek to finalize the County IGA/Joint Planning Area
Remain informed regarding potential development of the Beaver Creek East and West lots and evaluate
the feasibility and advantages for annexation into Avon
Evaluate the Wildridge/Mountain Star/Singletree seasonal wild land fire program, including summer “hot
shot” staffing and community outreach for current home to amend residential landscaping
Organize study session with the County Commissioners and area jurisdictions to assess the areas
wildland fire program
Develop land use regulations for new development and major renovations to protect homes
from wildland fire
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Water Issues
Identify and unresolved water issues and develop a timetable and approach for resolution over the next two
years; manage what can be done against higher priorities.
Strategies:
Schedule with Council and Water Authority representatives a program and policy for the accounting and
dedicated use of unallocated water held by the Authority
Continue with the Water Authority, Avon representatives and Mountain Star residents to reach resolution
of the Mountain Star water tank, fire flow, and system delivery issues
Resolve Avon Drinking Water Facility fenced area for ownership and/or lease to the Water Authority.
Evaluate and remediate liability concerns, if any, for Avon Drinking Water Facility fenced area with the
Water Authority.
Participate as a member of the Urban Run-off Group to understand activities and possible 2015 funding
request for a Gore Creek Water Quality Improvement Plan. Seek to retain seat on the Executive
Committee.
Draft and execute an agreement with the ERWSD for long term cost sharing and O&M responsibilities of
the Heat Recovery System
Request evaluation and development of options for a lower monthly water rate for residences less than
3,500 square feet and for master water meters serving low income households
Organize water and wastewater documents and files at Town Hall; institutionalize knowledge. This
project is 95% complete.
Develop Water Bank for Village (at Avon) water uses
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Grab the Bull by the Horns Opportunities
In the last two years, Avon has taken action on unforeseen opportunities. Most notable are the West Avon
Preserve Multi-use Trails and design and construction of the Pavilion (Stage) and Pedestrian Mall continuation to
Benchmark Road. In addition, Avon actively sought out successful producers to develop new special events in
Nottingham Park, with Flavors of Colorado, WinterWonderGrass, Bravo!Vail and Man of the Cliff each seeing a first
year of seed funding support. These opportunities acted on, required the financial support and staff availability
and capability to be flexible and to shift work plan priorities. Avon desires to retain an alacrity to respond to
unforeseen opportunities and, whenever possible, to proactively engage in endeavors for the good future of the
Town.
Strategies:
Council members need to be in the community to learn of opportunities which can be assessed and when
viable acted upon
Maintain a fiscal position resilient to future economic fluctuations
Develop reserves for special events, recreation amenities and business development
Support a work culture that is flexible, innovative and resilient to change