TOWN OF VAIL YEAR IN REVIEW 2016

Financial Highlights Community Priorities 50th Birthday Celebration Groundbreakings & Ribbon Cuttings Welcoming a New Neighborhood Investing in Environmental Health & Sustainability

Look for 2016 COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS and see how we are doing Jack Affleck Jack 2016 MILESTONES

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Jan 1 Feb 17 March 7 April 4 May 21 June 8 - 11 July 4 Aug 9 Sept 6 Oct 4 Nov 1 Dec 1 New regulations enacted for Vail welcomes delegation from Biennial community survey Construction of I-70 Vail Annual Clean Up Day | pg. 24 GoPro Mountain Games | pg. 10 Grand Marshals Vi and Community Picnic at Housing Strategic Plan Drone regulations adopted First phase of Vail Intermountain Town Manager Stan Zemler rent-by-owner properties San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, results show affordable and Underpass begins | pg. 30 Byron Brown lead Vail Donovan Pavilion Update adopted | pg. 14 fuels reduction project begins announces departure as of pg. 8 to further sisterhood partnership adequate housing as top priority May 25 June 15 - 20 & 21 - 24 America Days Parade™ Oct 8 pg. 27 March 31, 2017 | pg. 19-20 pg. 4 April 10 - 16 Launch of free Lunch with the Cultural exchange visits between Aug 16 Sept 10 West Vail Fire Station Police transition to electronic Feb 29 - March 5 National Library Week activities Locals workshops | pg. 22 San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, July 12 Town Council decides against Dedication of Zeke M. Pierce Open House Nov 8 Dec 14 ticketing system Burton US Open Snowboarding March 8 pg. 32 and Vail delegations | pg. 10 E-bike summer trial begins increased lift ticket tax prospect Skatepark | pg. 17 Eagle County School District Vail Recreation District takes Championships | pg. 10 Annual Community Meeting May 27 to address parking challenges Oct 13 voters approve $144M bond possession of new Vail Golf & April 25 Vail joins Colorado Communities June 20 - 24 July 12 pg. 29 Sept 15 New pickleball courts open issue for improvements to Red Nordic Clubhouse | pg. 15 March 15 Booth Creek Park renovation for Climate Action | pg. 24 Annual Trees for Vail giveaway Community Picnic at Sustainable Destination pre- at Golden Peak | pg. 16 Sandstone Elementary School Adoption of Gore Creek begins | pg. 16 Bighorn Park Aug 23 Vail’s 50th Birthday | pg. 11-12 assessment certification visit and other facilities | pg. 16 Dec 23 Strategic Action Plan | pg. 22 June 28 July 19 by Global Sustainable Tourism Ninth Annual Winterfest Ice Infrastructure begins for Epic Discovery debuts on Triumph Development, R.A. Aug 23 Council | pg. 22 Nov 15 Theater presented by Vicki & Chamonix Vail | pg. 13-14 Vail Mountain | pg. 10 Nelson and 359 Design selected Dr. Thomas I. Steinberg - America Recycles Day waste Kent Logan opens | pg. 34 for Chamonix Vail development first recipient of reduction and recycling events pg. 13-14 Vail Trailblazer Award | pg. 12

This report is presented within three areas of focus used to prioritize town resources. Learn what the TABLE OF CONTENTS Vail Town Council and staff have been doing to Enhance Economic Vitality 5 - 10 Elevate the Experience 29 - 34 keep Vail in a leadership position as the Premier Keeping us at the forefront of our resort competitors Delivering on the promise, International Mountain Resort Community. • Financials 5 - 8 “VAIL. Like nothing on earth,” • Events 9 - 10 in everything we do • Parking & Transportation 29 - 30 Grow a Balanced Community 11 - 28 • Vail Public Library 31 - 32 Expanding upon our community infrastructure • Art in Vail 33 - 34 and building capacity for future leaders grow a balanced COMMUNITY • 50th Birthday Celebration 11 - 12 • Housing 13 - 14 enhance the vitalityPREMIER • Groundbreakings & Ribbon Cuttings 15 - 16 ECONOMIC international • Development 17 - 18 mountain resort community • Stan Zemler 19 - 20 • Sustainability 21 - 24 elevate the • Police 25 - 26 EXPERIENCE • Fire 27 - 28

1 Affleck Jack VAILGOV.COM | 970.479.2100 2 STATE OF VAIL n Right Direction/Wrong Track? very satisfied LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND OUTREACH n neutral 64% n not satisfied say the town is headed Rex Keep Vail’s 50th year as a municipality served as the backdrop for 2016 that in the right direction brought both reflection and action by the Town Council in building upon APPROACHABILITY PROVIDING INFORMATION Offering Being collaborative in the qualities that have helped to define the community. Known for leading 18% of staff and to citizens PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT DECISION-MAKING say the town is Town Council members the way in innovation and risk-taking, progressive actions were taken to on the wrong track opportunities process create a strategy to acquire 1,000 resident housing deed restrictions by the 80% 71% 80% 80% 80% Dave Chapin Jenn Bruno Kim Langmaid Jen Mason 70% 70% 68% 70% 66% 70% Mayor Mayor Pro Tem [email protected] [email protected] year 2027. Also, by leveraging federal and state funding, Vail’s largest 63% 62% 60% 60% 60% 60% [email protected] [email protected] public infrastructure project, the I-70 underpass, saw dirt move for the 50% 50% 50% 50% 44% 45% first time after years of planning. Adding to the quality of life for community 40% 40% 40% 40% 34% 30% 30% 30% 26% 30% 27% 29% 22% 24% 24% 21% members’ and guests’ enjoyment was the investment in new recreational 19% 20% 20% 15% 20% 14% 20% 10% amenities, including the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse. In addition, Full survey can be 10% 10% 8% 10% 8% 10% significant resources were committed through adoption of the Gore Creek viewed at 0% 0% 0% 0% Strategic Action Plan to protect Vail’s treasured natural icon. As 2016 came vailgov.com/2016survey 2016 2016 2016 2014 2016 2014 2016 2014 2016 2014 2016 2014 2016 2014 2016 2014 2016 2014 2016 2014 2016 Question not asked in 2014 to a close, a new chapter in Vail’s history was just beginning as the process Dick Cleveland Kevin Foley Greg Moffet Stan Zemler to hire the next town manager was initiated after Stan Zemler announced [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Town Manager [email protected] he would be leaving his post in March 2017. WHAT ARE THE TOP TWO COMMUNITY PRIORITIES? OPINION OF TOWN’S FINANCIAL INVESTMENT IN EVENTS? Focus on housing for middle income and service worker 38% households in vital support roles COMMUNITY SURVEY IDENTIFIES PRIORITIES Economic vitality (investing in facilities, services and events to 36% keep Vail competitive) Vail’s biennial community survey, circulated in the spring of 2016, is being used 50% 50% to help the Town Council evaluate priorities, transparency, municipal service Budget and capital management (keeping Vail fiscally healthy) 30% levels and other issues of importance. Affordable and adequate housing for 40% employees has been identified as a top priority by respondents, validating the Actions to protect and enhance Gore Creek 20% Town Council’s current focus. The survey is also used to measure satisfaction 30% Environmental sustainability (waste and energy conservation 20% levels for services, such as public safety, transit, parking, community development programs, environmental education, etc.) 26% applications, environmental programs, special events, library operations and more. 20% Parking opportunities for residents 17% 18% 10% Guest relations and customer service 13% 5% 1% Parking opportunities for visitors/guests 13% 0% strongly somewhat neutral somewhat strongly 2016 SURVEY RESULTS Transportation needs (bus service - local and regional) 11% supported in favor opposed opposed Full report, including 300+ Look for the green tabs throughout pages of comments, 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% is available at this publication to see 2016 community vailgov.com/2016survey survey results. 3 The survey was conducted by RRC Associates, an independent research firm. Results reflect the opinions of more than 1,250 community members. VAILGOV.COM/2016SURVEY | 970.479.2100 4 Jack Affleck Jack 2016 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

Where the Money Comes From Where the Money Went REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX Municipal Spending by Area SALES TAX - Largest single revenue source RESORT COMPARISONS Transfer from Earnings on Public Safety - 13% While Vail experienced a record $25.8 million in sales Since the economic downturn, Vail has exceeded pre- Vail Reinvestment Authority - 7% Investments tax collections in 2016, an increase of only 2.5% from recession sales tax revenues with an average increase 1% 1% TAX Town Officials, Administration the prior year indicates a leveling off of growth compared in sales tax growth of 8.1% each year since 2009. Rent, Fines and Misc. - 8% & Risk Management - 7% with prior years. In the early 2000s, the town typically Compared to other resort communities, Vail’s growth is Started in 1979 averaged annual growth of 1.3%. A revitalization from average; however Vail still maintains a strong position Charges for Services - 3% Transportation & Parking - 7% major redevelopment projects expanded the growth to with overall revenues. TOP RETT COLLECTIONS | 2016 7% on average per year from 2003-2009. The recession Capital Public Works & Streets - 4% impacted the town in late 2008, with a 13.8% decline Mountain Communities Sales Tax Comparison $1.2M Transportation Centers - 6% Sales Tax Improvements Average annual increases in sales tax revenue since 2009 39% 54% by 2009. The town began an immediate comeback, Four Seasons Resort Facilities & Fleet Maintenance - 5% returning to pre-recession highs by 2011. In the years 9.0% 8.9% Intergovernmental Revenue - 5% following, a conscious effort by Town Council to bolster 8.5% 8.8% 8.0% $860,000 Community Development - 3% special events and additional redevelopment helped 8.1% Licenses and Permits - 3% generate growth averaging 8% annually. Contributing 7.5% 7.8% Vail Cascade Hotel 7.0% (Hotel Talisa, Vail) Culture and Recreation - 6% to the slowdown of growth were business changeovers 6.5% Real Estate Transfer Tax - 10% Ski Lift Tax and Use Tax Property & such as the Cascade, Roost, Holiday Inn, Lion and Franchise Fees 2% Ownership Tax 6.0% COLLECTIONS BY CATEGORY | 2016 9% 7% Health & Employee Housing - 1% Sports Authority. International consumers were impacted 5.5% 5.5% by the strength of the dollar, which was reflected most 5.0% Taxes generated 68% of the town’s $67.3M annual revenues for 2016, Municipal Services accounted for $43.5M, or 46% of budgeted notably with decreased revenue in the retail and food $2.3M with sales tax making up the largest portion at 39%, real estate transfer 2016 expenditures, with the remaining 54% ($52M) spent on 4.5% tax at 10%, ski lift tax and franchise fees at 9%, property and ownership capital improvements. and beverage sectors. Still, the town continued to see 4.0% Property sales over $10M tax at 7% and construction use tax at 3%. success with summer marketing efforts and events and Steamboat Aspen Vail Telluride Breckenridge (19% higher than 2015) had summer sales tax growth of nearly 7%. The town of Breckenridge has had the highest average annual increase in sales tax revenues since 2009 with a six year average increase of 8.9% followed by Sales Tax Collections ($ millions) Telluride (8.8%), Vail (8.1%), Aspen (7.8%) and Steamboat (5.5%). $566,000 30M Property sales between $5 and $10M $25.8 (58% lower than 2015) 25M $25.1 $23.9 REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS 20M $22.0 $19.6 $19.6 $20.0 $17.8 $18.9 Real estate transfer tax collections of $6.8 million in $1.3M 15M $17.7 $16.9 2016 were down 2.4% from last year but still met budget. Property sales between $2.5 and $5M 10M RETT was trending down as much as 30% throughout (2% higher than 2015) 5M the year but rebounded with the sales of the Four Seasons and a number of high-end residences in 0 $2.7M 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 December. 2015 was also a lackluster year for normal real estate transactions, pacing below budget throughout Property sales below $2.5M Sales tax collections are an important indicator of the resort community’s (9% higher than 2015) overall economic health. With the exception of the recession years, Vail’s sales the year until December when a number of commercial tax collections have shown steady increases. properties sold. ENHANCED ECONOMIC VITALITY

5 VAILGOV.COM | 970.479.2100 6 Jack Affleck Jack 2016 SURVEY RESULTS 2016 SURVEY RESULTS 8 out of 10 people Most Improved Scores = identified budget and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT capital management as FUNDING FUTURE The town develops a five-year capital projects plan during each annual budget RENT-BY-OWNER UPDATE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Staff knowledge, ability a high priority cycle. Other than annual capital maintenance of municipal assets, future capital CAPITAL PROJECTS More than 350 rent-by-owner properties are in good Revenues from construction activities are flattening to answer questions investments are planned for pedestrian safety enhancements, neighborhood WITH RESERVES standing with the town following enactment of regulations after a record year in 2014. Construction use tax Building permit review road reconstruction, affordable housing to include the Chamonix Vail homes, that became effective Jan. 1, 2016 for properties renting collections of $1.7 million exceeded budget by 16% but and inspection Town reserves are projected at $51 million for year-end 2016 from bus replacements and improvements to the frontage roads. a previous high of $80 million in 2015. Town Council strategically utilized more than 14 days per year in Vail. In obtaining the were still a 20% decline from the prior year. Other cash reserves to fund a variety of capital projects rather than incur debt. Based on a policy directive from the Town Council, minimum reserves in the required business licenses, those properties represent related revenues for construction permits and fees were Some of the larger projects include the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse, the General Fund are never to drop below 25% of annual revenue streams, or less than half of all established RBO operations in down 20% from 2015. 2016 DEVELOPMENT STATS town’s portion of the new I-70 underpass, major renovation of the East approximately $9.7 million. General Fund reserves are currently $23.6 million. town, according to estimates by an independent analysis. Vail Fire Station, Booth Creek Park redevelopment, Golden Peak Pickleball The town has been debt free since December 2012. The town finance staff devoted much of the year to an 774 Courts and the East Vail Interchange water quality improvements. outreach campaign to create additional awareness about the requirements. Next steps will be to identify Number of building RBO properties that are out of compliance by utilizing permits issued an online software system and additional resources. Town of Vail Reserves: 10 Year History & 5 Year Projection The town has also contracted with a research company $112M to help define the impact of short-term rentals on the Total building valuation community and to perform a comparative analysis of efforts being made by other resort communities. All GENERAL FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE CENTER ALL OTHER RESERVE MINIMUM $1.7M FUND TRANSFER TAX FUND FUND short-term rentals in Vail are subject to sales and lodging tax of 9.8%. The town collected more than Construction use tax collections $80.1 $810,000 in sales taxes related to RBOs in 2016 and 80M more than $50,000 in business license revenues. $72.4 $72.9 $1.5M $69.2 70M Construction permit fees $63.2 $63.3 $64.9 60M $54.8 $55.5 $55.6 $55.5 $51.0 $51.4 3,300 50M $47.6 $44.9 Number of building 40M inspections performed 30M 545 20M Number of Design Review Board applications filed 10M

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 37 amended Number of Planning and A hold on capital spending during the economic downturn, along with a healthy rebound in revenue resulted in a growth of Environmental Commission reserve levels. Looking to the future, town reserves will be reduced upon completion of many upcoming major capital projects. Bessent Townsend applications filed

7 VAILGOV.COM | 970.479.2100 8 2016 SURVEY RESULTS 2016 SURVEY RESULTS 81% of people said 8 out of 10 people events create a positive said there were experience about the right number ECONOMIC IMPACT OF EVENTS of events in Vail Events deliver a significant return on investment for the community, according to an independent study. In evaluating 31 town-sponsored events in 2016, a $53 million direct economic impact within the Town of Vail was reached. In 2016, the town spent approximately $1.96 million in event sponsorship and will spend the same amount in 2017.

NOTABLE TOWN-SPONSORED EVENTS

Highlighting the 2016 event calendar was the FIPS Affleck Jack Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships, an Olympic level event held for the first time in the U.S. Other EPIC DISCOVERY NEW EVENTS IN 2017 notable events funded by the town during the year The first-of-its-kind comprehensive on-mountain summer included Bravo! Vail, which introduced a new residency adventure debuted on Vail Mountain with the launch Vail Yeti Hockey January-March, December with London’s Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, of Epic Discovery in June. The new amenities are plus the Vail Jazz and Dance festivals. Also funded was considered to be a game changer in boosting Vail’s summer Melee in the Mountains a full slate of athletic events including GoPro Mountain tourism offerings. Featured components include zip Roller Derby Tournament Games, Vail Lacrosse Shootout, King of the Mountain lines, canopy tours, an alpine coaster, wildlife trail April 29 Volleyball and Vail Kids Adventure Games. The town’s exploration and interactive learn-through-play activities. largest sponsorship funding was used to support the The debut had been years in the making, requiring Vail Craft Beer Classic Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships. approvals from Congress and the U.S. Forest Service. June 16 - 18 Prep Baseball Reports West Championships July 20 - 23

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO Taste of Vail Southern Cultural exchanges and various tourism cross-promotions are bringing Hemisphere Fall Wine Tasting new energy to a sisterhood relationship between Vail and San Miguel September 21 - 24 de Allende, Mexico. Several exchanges took place during the year, highlighted when Vail hosted a weeklong celebration featuring farm- Slow Fashion Vail September 23 - 24 to-table offerings prepared by San Miguel’s best chefs and a sculpture and ceramics exhibit by a renowned visiting artist. Opportunities to Community Art Events explore educational and environmental exchanges have been identified for the Town of Vail Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships Taste of Vail Vail Dance Festival Jack Affleck Jack for the future. January 1 - December 31 Townsend Bessent Townsend

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A CELEBRATION TO REMEMBER STARTING A NEW TRADITION “The transfer of leadership through Community members gathered to mark the Town of Vail Trailblazer Award the years has taken great care to Vail’s 50th birthday at Donovan Pavilion on Aug. 23. Dr. Thomas I. Steinberg, Vail’s first full-time physician nurture the qualities that make Vail The celebration included a variety of tributes, giveaways, and the longest serving member of the Vail Town family-friendly activities, refreshments and 1,000 Council, was selected as the first recipient of the Vail such a great place. Our open space, cupcakes which were displayed on a stand made by the Trailblazer Award during the town’s 50th birthday parks, trails, flowers, pedestrian carpenters from the Public Works Department. celebration. Presented by Town Council, the award was Hundreds of well-wishers gathered and reconnected established as an annual civic recognition to honor an areas, transit system and so much with friends and neighbors. The day’s events also individual, couple or team that exemplifies more are our treasures that define included a ceremony at Mayors’ Park as well as a tribute the spirit and determination in making Vail to past and present town employees who have served a great community through selfless contri- us as a community. It is such an 20 or more years. Earlier in the day, former town council butions of time and talent. The Trailblazer honor to follow in their footsteps.” members, mayors and other dignitaries gathered for Award recipient will be announced each March an honorary luncheon on Pepi’s deck in Vail Village to with a call for nominations taking place in celebrate the town’s many accomplishments through the fall. For criteria and other details, visit ~ Mayor Dave Chapin the decades. This was a memorable day for all. vailgov.com/trailblazeraward. 50th Celebration Remarks GROW A BALANCED COMMUNITY A GROW

11 VAILGOV.COM | 970.479.2100 12 Townsend Bessent Townsend A NEW AFFORDABLE NEIGHBORHOOD MOMENTUM BUILDS HOUSING STRATEGIC PLAN 2027 IS COMING TO WEST VAIL! FOR NEW NEIGHBORHOOD An update to the town’s Housing Strategic Plan by the Vail Chamonix Vail has been designed with energy conservation and sustainability in The reality of a new affordable neighborhood in West TOWN INVESTMENT Town Council has fundamentally shifted the town’s mind. From the south-facing orientation of the buildings and the passive solar Vail is being realized following a series of significant IN AFFORDABILITY AT future emphasis from construction of new housing stock CHAMONIX VAIL gain it affords, to full compliance with the International Energy Conservation actions that took place during the year. This included to a method of acquiring deed restrictions on existing units. Code and the use of long-lasting, durable and low cost of maintenance interior installation of utilities and other work to prepare the The plan is supported by an ongoing funding commitment and exterior materials and appliances, to the low maintenance landscape and 3.6-acre site for construction. Proposals for design- $3.6M and a new decision-making structure that enables the Vail neighborhood gardens, Chamonix Vail is all about sustainability and keeping build services resulted in selection of a local team in land Local Housing Authority to act on behalf of the town. The monthly homeowner expense to a minimum. comprised of Triumph Development, R.A. Nelson and and infrastructure goal is to acquire 1,000 additional resident housing unit deed 359 Design as the Town Council decided on a smaller, restrictions by the year 2027. The 2017 budget includes more livable site plan containing 32 townhomes and $500,000 for the deed restriction acquisitions. The housing refined a deed restriction and lottery selection process $2.6M plan was initially adopted in 2008 and contained strategies which will provide for local ownership for residents “markup” to help achieve a goal to provide deed restricted housing working in Eagle County. Meetings with prospective profit savings for at least 30% of the workforce through policies, regulations homebuyers were used to collect ideas about affordability, and publicly-initiated development. Since then, there have square footage, storage, amenities, parking, outdoor areas 25 - 35% been 212 deed restricted employee housing units established and other desired components of the new neighborhood. lower than comparable in town, bringing the total number to approximately 700 The homes at Chamonix Vail include five distinctive floor free market homes in Vail units, but well under the estimated 1,400 units required to plans with a combination of two- and three-bedrooms meet the 30% goal. and numerous amenities, including enclosed garages, ample storage space, outdoor patios and a neighborhood A New Decision-Making Structure gathering space and community garden. A spring 2017 construction start is anticipated with the first families moving into the new homes at the close of the year. Twice Annual Reporting (feedback)

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2016 SURVEY RESULTS n 2 BED / 1 BATH #1 Community Priority: n 2 BED / 2 BATH Focus on housing for n 3 BED / 1 BATH TOWN OF VAIL middle income and service n 3 BED / 2 BATH SUPPORT STAFF worker households in n 3LG BED / 2 BATH vital support roles concept renderings only - not actual unit 13 CHAMONIXVAIL.COM VAILGOV.COM/HOUSING.COM | 970.479.2100 14 2016 SURVEY RESULTS #2 Community Priority: Investing in facilities, services and events to keep Vail competitive NOW OPEN

Golden Peak Pickleball

Red Sandstone Elementary School Affleck Jack Townsend Bessent Townsend

GROUNDBREAKINGS, RIBBON CUTTINGS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS RENOVATIONS & FACELIFTS

Golden Peak Pickleball Red Sandstone Elementary School Remodel Construction activity was bustling during the year, including: • Headquarters for world-class Six pickleball courts opened for play in October on a A much-anticipated $8.5 million renovation of Vail’s golf, Nordic and snowshoeing town-owned parcel at Golden Peak where tennis courts cherished public school has begun after district voters • Exterior renovations at Vail Spa with Gore Range views were once located. The new paddle courts were built to approved a mill levy override for Eagle County Schools accommodate the country’s fastest-growing sport with that will provide $8 million annually to support operations • Major remodel and opening • Grill on the Gore restaurant tennis soon to return to newly-built courts at Booth and a $144 million bond issue that will provide significant of the Pendulum restaurant in and bar serving patrons Creek Park. vailrec.com upgrades to district facilities. The improvements planned the Clock Tower Building on year-round for Red Sandstone Elementary School will enlarge Bridge Street Booth Creek Park Renovation classrooms to accommodate an additional 80 students • A facelift at McDonald’s in • Gore Range Room for Redevelopment of Booth Creek Park made substantial from its current capacity of 247. The renovation also West Vail public and private functions; progress during the year. The work includes construction includes new computer labs, refurbishing of the gym, accommodates up to of a new children’s playground, picnic pavilion, restroom cafeteria, kitchen and stage areas, plus a new elevator, • Expanded restaurant and bar at 160 guests and two hard-surface tennis courts. The design of the windows, life-safety enhancements, roof replacement Pepi’s in Vail Village play structures was inspired by models and drawings and improvements to the bus parking and parent drop • Expansion of retail space by created by local kids in a playground workshop. off. Discussion has also included the possibility of a • Expanded golf and Nordic Christy Sports in West Vail retail space 120-space town-funded parking garage to be built on Vail Village Transportation Center Remodel the site for use by the public. Preliminary plans call • Major remodel of DoubleTree To inquire about the Gore Range The second of three phases to remodel the Vail Village for renovations to begin in 2018 with completion by by Hilton in West Vail to be Room and Grill on the Gore Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse Transportation Center terminal was completed which August 2019. RSES was built in 1977 by the school completed in 2017 restaurant and bar, visit This new facility opened in December 2016 and replaces the former clubhouse, which was built in the same includes new floor tile and benches for the waiting area. district on land owned by the town. The district has a vailclubhouse.com or call location in 1969 and remodeled in 1987. Vail’s electorate served as the catalyst to overhaul the building when The last phase will update third floor common areas and long-term lease to use the land for a school. Current • Opening of new Almresi restaurant 970.343.5889 a town-wide vote was taken in 2011 to reallocate tax revenues originally dedicated for a conference center. lockers following earlier restroom renovations. enrollment is 235 students. eagleschools.net at the top of Bridge Street

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Vail Valley Medical Center Lion

Dedicated September 10, 2016

Open daily, dawn to 11 p.m. Preliminary Concept

Ages 7 to 14 can join skateboard clinics from 10 a.m. REDEVELOPMENT NEW PROPOSAL to noon on Tuesdays during Vail Valley Medical Center Marriott Residence Inn summer season Vail Valley Medical Center continued to make progress on its Master A development application that would authorize a Special Development Facility Plan, which includes a remodel and expansion of the hospital. The District for redevelopment of the former Roost Lodge property on the Private lessons available first phase of construction, which began in August 2015, focuses on the North Frontage Road in West Vail came before the Town Council as the west wing. Already, VVMC has opened a new Intensive Care Unit, new year was coming to an end. Modified in scale from its original submission, Helmets required; Patient Care Unit rooms, a new fourth floor for The Steadman Clinic, the Marriott Residence Inn project was later approved in early 2017 and knee pads and wrist guards research space for the Steadman Philippon Research Institute and expanded includes an extended stay hotel with 170 limited service lodge rooms, recommended space for Howard Head Sports Medicine. Once the west wing is complete a rental apartment component including 96 deed restricted units for in 2017, construction on the east wing will begin and will include a new employee housing and a two-level subgrade parking structure containing Managed by Emergency Department, relocated helipad on the medical center campus, a 331 parking spaces. Vail Recreation District new main entrance to the hospital from South Frontage Road and additional parking. vvmc.com/build Marriott Residence Inn Designed and constructed by Hotel Talisa, Vail California Skateparks A new ownership group, Laurus Corporation, announced big plans for with input from local skaters transformation of the Vail Cascade Resort and Spa that would reposition the property as a luxury resort set to join Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Zeke M. Pierce was an athletic, thoughtful and spirited 15-year-old living Four colorful public Luxury Collection brand. The announcement included plans for a $50+ life to the fullest when he suddenly passed away due to an on-mountain art mosaics created by million renovation. The property launched its new name and branding as biking accident in 2013. A lifelong resident of Vail, Zeke’s happiness and artist Valerie Theberge Hotel Talisa, Vail, with renovations to be completed in 2017. hoteltalisa.com kindness were contagious and became an inspiration to everyone who of Washington, D.C. Lion knew him. So when it came time to name Vail’s new skatepark, friends Following a multi-year construction cycle, the Lion is scheduled to open suggested a lasting tribute to Zeke as a way of celebrating the essence Closed when snow or ice in the spring of 2017 with its mix of 65 private residences, underground of his youthful exuberance. are present parking, luxury amenities and a 4,500-square foot restaurant. lionvail.com

17 Ric Stovall VAILGOV.COM | 970.479.2100 18 years of service, driven by a tenacious passion

CELEBRATING A REMARKABLE TENURE 13 From the era of the Billion Dollar Renewal to the Great Recession, the strategies directed toward Vail’s future have been deliberate and well- timed. At the center of it all is Stan Zemler who has worked meticulously behind-the-scenes to provide Vail’s leadership with the courage and confidence to make the right decisions at the right time. As Zemler looks to leave the town’s employment as Vail town manager, we celebrate what Vail has become through the milestones of the past. Freedom Park fundraiser | 2006 West Vail Fire Station groundbreaking | 2010 Alpine World Ski Championships | 2015 The Accomplishments The achievements Zemler has brought to the community are far-ranging. The Accolades The Impact He’s best known for astutely managing the town’s finances during boom In working closely with Zemler over the years, the mayors of Vail are As the longest tenured town manager in Vail’s history, Stan Zemler is a friend and bust, while helping to direct major investments in events marketing, unanimous in identifying the many qualities that have made those and colleague to many, giving support and wisdom to 19 elected officials: public buildings, parks, housing, roads and streetscapes. Initiatives were relationships work. They describe him as a good listener, trusted mentor, • - Dave Chapin, Andy Daly, Dick Cleveland, Rod Slifer and Ludwig Kurz STAN ZEMLER, Vail Town Manager also undertaken to provide leadership in environmental programs and consensus-builder, collaborator and excellent communicator. Also, he’s Mayors policies including community recycling. An emphasis on public safety insightful, pragmatic, thoughtful, passionate, patient and conducts business • Council members - Jenn Bruno, Dale Bugby, Diana Donovan, The Vail Town Council has begun a national search to hire a successor was met with construction of a new fire station and an ongoing forest with the highest of integrity – all without taking himself too seriously. Kerry Donovan, Kevin Foley, Mark Gordon, Farrow Hitt, to Zemler who will be stepping down as town manager after 13 years. health program. He’s also leveraged a state and federal presence through Mayor Chapin is proud to proclaim that Vail is the most efficient and well-run Kim Langmaid, Kent Logan, Jen Mason, Greg Moffet, his role with the I-70 Coalition and Colorado Association of Ski Towns. organization in the mountains due to Zemler’s presence. Kim Newberry-Rediker, Margaret Rogers and Susie Tjossem Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse ribbon cutting | 2017

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Oct. 6: Stan Zemler’s first Village streetscape breaks Vail embarks on largest Voters approve First in county to adopt Vail’s first-ever Unprecedented actions Openings of Ritz-Carlton, Voters approve realloca- 50 year anniversary Economy strengthens, Improvements to Ford FIS Alpine World Ski day on the job as Vail’s 6th ground, largest capital revitalization in history redevelopment of Solaris commercial linkage, environmental sustainability taken to cut $4.3M from Four Seasons, Solaris tion of $9.4M Conference celebration with sales tax collections exceed Amphitheater, renovation Championships town manager project in town’s history, with 5 major ground- inclusionary zoning coordinator hired town budget, emphasis Center Funds Vail Resorts previous record set in 2008 of Ford Park athletic to date breakings, including Vail’s first hybrid bus put housing policies on marketing and events Conservative budgeting, field completed I-70 Underpass cost-share solid revenue performance Final $2.3M bond Vail Reinvestment Authority Arrabelle at Vail Square into service Parking and transportation help Vail outpace West Vail Fire Station, Vail becomes new funding approved A CAREER OF contribute to payment made, making established as conduit for Zemler helps organize Voters approve 4% management strategies for resort competitors Lionshead Transit home for Burton Redevelopment of eastern community confidence town debt-free MILESTONES Tax Increment Financing. I-70 Coalition to create Conference Center Zemler appoints first-ever construction use tax summer season introduced Center open US Open Snowboarding half of Timber Ridge begins Betty Ford Alpine Gardens West Vail Fire Station Requires declaration of unified voice from 27 lodging and sales taxes Economic Advisory Council for first time Championships Education Center opens approval brings closure Financial pledges help secure Ever Vail development Community-wide “blight” of public property cities and counties rescinded after voters Additions of economic First major redevelop- in Lionshead reject additional taxes Wildlife-resistant development, seasonal 25-miles of holiday tree to decades-long debate 2015 World Alpine Ski approved by Town Council recycling approved ment since 2009 initiated Vail Public Library, Main Kick the Bag Habit enacted Sales tax collections of trash container wildfire staffing lights converted to LEDs on merits Championships and 2011 with Lion building Vail Fire Station reopen $15.5M set new benchmark, Forest Health Project regulations approved US Pro Challenge stage Lionshead Welcome $7.2M cellular, Wi-Fi permit application after major remodels Vail Valley Medical surpassing previous high initiated to address pine Solar panel pilot 5th year for record New loading and delivery Center opens, includes upgrades completed Center Master Facility in 2001 beetle infestation project launched revenues; recession hits regulations increase use of Vail Reinvestment Authority Vail Recreation District Plan approved by 4th quarter underground delivery bays sells $11.9M bonds for Gore Creek placed on list of space and Grand View Wildfire mitigation program Epic Discovery approved and limit on-street parking public improvements impaired streams meeting room manager position added by U.S. Forest Service

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GORE CREEK HEALTH Adoption of the Gore Creek Strategic Action Plan by THESE PREDATORS: the Town Council in 2016 represents a significant IRDS ROW B B N commitment to address 220 identified actions. Near- LE B ESTR T A IDER RR IA T T SP S term projects include $1.2 million in stream health E L I S T L investment for in-ground vaults at East Vail Interchange, THANK YOU VAIL BUSINESSES! stormwater infrastructure repairs at Slifer Square, stream Alpine Bank bank stabilization work and filtration improvements Antlers at Vail to the town’s snow dump. Berkshire Hathaway - Lionshead I N S E WN OF VA Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum V Other Initiatives: TO IL E T A R T E B R A DoubleTree by Hilton • 28 local businesses certified as Eagle Point Resort Gore Creek Leadership Partners at R Eye Pieces of Vail E E the 2016 Sustainable Landscape S V T I O T Falcon Point R IA Workshop, another opportunity E IT TH IN Highlands Lodge in 2017. E GORE THERE IS A BALANCED WEB OF LIFE BETWEEN THE FOREST AND CREEK iTrip Vacations Vail/Beaver Creek EAT THESE • Lunch with the Locals education program offered Lion Square Lodge MACRO INVERTEBRATES: sessions on stream ecology, local flora and fauna, Lululemon Athletica and sustainable landscaping practices. More to come Manor Vail Lodge

in 2017. Affleck Jack Montaneros ALGAE LEAVES • New 24-hour Gore Creek spill and illegal dumping Ski and Snowboard Club Vail hotline. Call 970-476-GORE. SUSTAINABLE DESTINATION Sonnenalp Hotel UATIC LT MAY AQ ROUT U FL The Sebastian T D Y Vail’s pursuit to become the first certified sustainable A The Wren destination in the U.S. under criteria established by the Town of Vail Community Development Global Sustainable Tourism Council could soon be a reality. Vail Cascade/Hotel Talisa To qualify, Vail must meet or exceed 40 best practices I Vail Public Library N S that address tourism infrastructure, planning for climate V E Vail Racquet Club E T change, protection of sensitive environments and wildlife, R T E B R A Vail Spa Condominiums affordable housing, light and noise pollution, programs West Vail Liquor Mart WHO EAT THESE for youth and seniors, stakeholder participation, cultural ALGAE, LEAVES & DETRITUS: heritage protection and sustainability education. An initial For certification information, Courtesy of Walking Mountains Mountains Courtesy of Walking More than 90% of wildlife in Vail depend on wetland and riparian environments such as Gore Creek at site visit by certification representatives occurred in contact Walking Mountains some time in their lives. Because this ecosystem provides such an abundance of resources, it is home Students from Gypsum Creek Middle School learn about mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies and their importance as an indicator species for Gore Creek health September 2016 with a return visit scheduled for July Science Center at 970.827.9725 to an incredible variety of species. during an outdoor education program. 2017 to evaluate Vail’s progress. or walkingmountains.org

21 LOVEVAIL.ORG | 970.479.2138 22 2016 SURVEY RESULTS 8 out of 10 people say recycling and waste VAIL LAND RECYCLING PROGRESS reduction is very important BY THE NUMBERS As of the most recent survey, 80% of residential WHAT DOES “OPEN LANDS” MEAN households and 95% of businesses were participating in recycling. The goal of the town’s ongoing education 2,900 effort is to achieve 100% community-wide recycling total acres participation and surpass the national recycling rate. within town boundary 2016 Recycling Rates

40% 1,040 35% total acres 30% owned by Town of Vail 25% Affleck Jack 20% 15% REUSABLE BAGS 2016 RECYCLING COLLECTION 534 10% EVENT SUCCESS acres of Designated 5% During the first year of the town’s “Kick the Bag Habit” Open Space 0% program, distribution of single-use bags dropped by U.S. Colorado Eagle County Vail 16,511 18% of total land mass 90% in Vail. Before enactment of the plastic bag ban, This open space designation approximately 4 million bags were being distributed pounds of e-waste requires a vote of the majority CLIMATE ACTION PLAN annually by the two grocery stores in town. In its first of Vail’s electorate to change Share your thoughts and year, that distribution number was reduced to 300,000 the designation 5,477 suggestions at Vail joined two climate action initiatives during the year. fully-recyclable paper bags at a cost to consumers of ten pounds of household hazardous waste vailgov.com/openlandsupdate Colorado Communities for Climate Action is the state’s cents each. This bag fund generated $35,000 in 2016, a

Jack Affleck Jack first consortium representing participating municipalities portion of which was used to fund free recycling collection 204 and counties in advocating for state and federal actions events in the spring and fall. 2,937 acres of Parks and/or COMPREHENSIVE to meet local climate-protection goals. The town also pounds of shredded paper Recreational Use ? signed on to support creation of a Climate Action Plan EV CHARGERS collected and properly recycled OPEN LANDS PLAN UPDATE Includes golf course, for the Eagle County community. Recommended goals Ford Park and portions It has been more than two decades since adoption of Vail’s members and a technical experts team, the goal is to Six multi-port electric vehicle chargers in the Vail Village include greenhouse gas emission reduction targets of 25% of Donovan Park Comprehensive Open Lands Plan. While the document document which parts of the plan have been completed, and Lionshead parking structures logged over 1,429 300 has provided a framework of recommended actions which which parts are still relevant and to identify new needs by 2025 and 80% by 2050. Suggested actions include charge ups and saved 1,808 gallons of gasoline and saving energy in homes and commercial buildings by pounds of recycling collected includes parking, recreation, protection of sensitive based on current issues such as protection of Gore eliminated 6.7 tons of GHG emissions in 2016. The during the 4th of July parade 50 habitats, trails and land to be reserved for public uses Creek water quality, trails and other recreational scaling up energy efficiency programs, engaging local chargers allow a vehicle to get at least an 80% charge acres of publicly owned such as public buildings and employee housing, a dozen opportunities, as well as the potential for acquisition businesses and schools in more sustainability programs, within two hours. The stations are connected to the Gore Creek stream tract or more actions identified in the plan remain to be of sites for housing. This months-long process will increasing the use of zero emissions vehicles and ChargePoint network where users can log on or download $3,500 Portions protected as addressed. As a result, the Town Council has authorized culminate in adoption of the update by the Town Council, diverting waste from the landfill with more recycling the app to see what stations are available at any time. awarded to local non-profits on behalf Designated Open Space an update of the plan. In working with community tentatively scheduled for the fall of 2017. and composting. chargepoint.com of Clean Up Day participants

23 VAILGOV.COM/OPENLANDSUPDATE LOVEVAIL.ORG | 970.479.2138 24 2016 SURVEY RESULTS INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP 1 to 5 satisfaction rating, As a member of the executive board of the International Association 5 being highest: Recognized as one of the most progressive police departments for its size of Chiefs of Police, Chief Dwight Henninger’s involvement introduces Overall feeling of safety him to policing issues and trends from across the globe, allowing and security = 4.4 him to prepare the department in a proactive way to address those issues here at home. Chief Henninger could be in line to serve as LIFE-CHANGING PRACTICES president of the IACP in 2021 if he is elected as fourth vice president A WELCOMING COMMUNITY in October 2017. “Based on our two-year When Officer Brad Baldwin succumbed to a heart attack at age By embracing one another’s perspectives, experiences program with Sigma, we have 61 it was a wake-up call for his police colleagues. A ground- and cultures, the Eagle County Law Enforcement breaking health initiative soon followed, launched by Commander Immigrant Advisory Initiative is making great strides seen excellent results and in building trust and acceptance within the immigrant Craig Bettis and Dr. Ben Stone, an exercise physiologist. Their Vail Crime Statistics a healthier police force; this efforts have resulted in the early detection of other at-risk community. Vail Police and its partners provide multi- includes a 65% reduction in officers. Previously undiagnosed metabolic diseases, including cultural outreach, information and other resources to 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total Arrests 744 680 797 666 glucose levels, significant diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension are being treated the greater community with help from Catholic Charities. preemptively and are serving as first-hand accounts to help This effort has resulted in increased crime reporting Burglary 22 26 20 33 reduction in hypertension and by members of the Hispanic community from 10.6% in expand these life-saving techniques to other law enforcement Larceny/Theft 317 284 282 296 a 10.1% reduction in body 2010 to 18.2% in 2016. In addition, Hispanics arrested personnel across the state. Sigma Law Enforcement Health Ski/Board Theft* 83 70 66 58 mass. I am extremely proud as compared to the total service population has decreased Initiative provides individualized metabolic and nutritional by 7% and the percentage of Hispanics victimized has Motor Vehicle Theft 11 9 10 10 of the work that officers have strategies to instill proactive health solutions in preventing decreased by 2% from 2010 to 2016. Assault 60 47 57 67 heart attacks and stroke. Vail’s results have been dramatic done to improve their health!” Fraud 87 81 93 91 with weight loss and stimulant use reductions. The program GRANITE ACTIONS ~ Chief Dwight Henninger has also been expanded to a cross-section of other town DUI/DWAI 68 52 57 62 The multi-jurisdictional drug task force, Gore Range Drugs 113 55 136 126 Vail Police Department employees with similar success. Narcotics Interdiction Team, comprised of law enforce- ment personnel from the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office Vandalism 122 115 102 116 and the Vail Police Department, focuses on felony Sexual Offenses 8 9 9 10 narcotics investigations. In 2016 GRANITE investigated Trespassing 60 54 43 61 56 felony narcotics related cases, made 58 felony Trespassing - Vehicular** 30 30 18 18 narcotics arrests, seized 1,106 grams of cocaine; 700 Disorderly Conduct 46 44 47 34 doses of LSD; 69,000 grams of marijuana; 310 grams of marijuana concentrate; two guns and $100,000 in Obstructing/Resisting 24 19 15 24 U.S. currency. Protective Custody 75 52 51 33

BODY WORN CAMERAS Call Volume 34,502 in 2016 34,720 in 2014 Officers are now equipped with body worn camera 37,072 in 2015 35,345 in 2013 systems, joining many other departments across the country. The camera program enhances transparency * Ski and Snowboard Theft is included in Larceny/Theft Dominique Taylor Dominique and evidence collection while balancing the privacy ** Vehicle Trespassing is included in Trespassing Long-term goals of the Sigma program include the creation of statewide health standards for all Colorado law enforcement members. concerns of the public.

25 VAILGOV.COM/POLICE | 970.479.2208 26 Dominique Taylor Dominique FIRE ADAPTED COMMUNITY INITIATIVE While preventing fires is a primary objective of Vail Fire and Emergency Services, the department’s ongoing message is hard to ignore: it is inevitable that a wildland fire will eventually threaten homes within the town given VAIL INTERMOUNTAIN its proximity to the forest. As part of the ongoing FUELS REDUCTION effort to reduce the potential impacts of a wildland fire, Vail Fire & Emergency Services is implementing a U.S. Forest Service and fire adapted community approach to wildfire mitigation. Town of Vail Two of the strategies of this national initiative are to Multi-year project to reduce fuels encourage the use of ignition resistant construction and fire resistive landscaping. In 2016 these guidelines available for wildfire, reduce dead were strengthened with three significant actions: standing trees and regenerate areas of unhealthy aspen. For a map of • Modification of the Town of Vail Code which requires the project area, visit the replacement of a wood shake roof if greater than 25% of the roof requires repair. vailgov.com/intermountainfuels • A new Fire-Resistant Landscape Guide that provides Phase 1 | 2016 recommendations that are specific to the town on Fuel reduction on 37 acres creating defensible space around your home. Vail Fire & Emergency Services Phase 2 | 2017 • Modification to the Mountain Pine Beetle abatement Vail Fire Station 1 Response Calls Fuel reduction on 57 acres Affleck Jack ordinance to include all wildfire fuels. and use of helicopters 2013 2014 2015 2016 EAST VAIL FIRE STATION Structure Fires 13 15 16 13 Phase 3 | 2017 - 19 RENOVATION Vehicle Fires 12 11 15 15 Pile burning A much-needed renovation of the East Vail Fire Station Advisory evaluations of prop- Wildland Fires 17 11 8 14 2016 SURVEY RESULTS was undertaken in 2016. The existing fire station which erties in Vail will take place Rescue/Emergency Medical 621 574 526 540 Residents are highly was built in 1981 was in need of a complete upgrade in spring 2017. Copies of Motor Vehicle Accidents 223 231 131 180 receptive to wildfire prevention policies including: of mechanical and electrical systems as well as cosmetic the Fire-Resistant Landscape upgrades. In addition to these items, approximately False Alarms 544 526 607 599 Guide are available at West • Creation of defensible space 1,400 square feet of new space was added to provide Hazardous Materials 58 73 79 93 on individual properties Vail Fire Station and online additional working area around the fire engines and Service Calls 101 133 112 143 • Modifying design standards more storage. The station also includes two employee at vailgov.com/fire. Home to facilitate creation of Smoke Reports 321 275 170 41 defensible space housing units. The project will showcase landscaping evaluations can be requested Miscellaneous 39 48 60 277 • Evaluation of defensible which meets aesthetic objectives while also providing by calling 970.477.3475. Vail firefighters survey the aftermath of TOTAL 1,949 1,897 1,724 1,915 space around each home defensible space. a wildland fire in Northwestern Colorado by trained personnel

27 VAILGOV.COM/FIRE | 970.479.2250 VAILGOV.COM | 970.479.XXXX 28 WINTER PARKING 2015-16 2016 SURVEY RESULTS 2016 SURVEY RESULTS (150 day season) 81% of respondents gave 1 to 5 satisfaction rating, parking booth attendants 5 being highest: high satisfaction ratings, 29 best rating since 2005 Dependability of bus overflow days on frontage road service = 4.4 Town goal = Frequency of 15 days on frontage road in-town shuttles = 4.2 Frequency of 42 outlying service = 3.8 filled days at Vail Village parking structure 29 filled days at Lionshead parking structure

SUMMER PARKING 2016 Share your ideas and (116 day season) suggestions on all things parking at $30.1M to construct | 70,000 cubic yards of earth excavated | Frontage roads lowered 15 feet 22 vailgov.com/parking 25,000 square feet of retaining wall constructed | 10 different utility lines relocated Townsend Bessent Townsend

overflow days on frontage road Bessent Townsend Town goal = 15 days on frontage road PARKING I-70 VAIL UNDERPASS I-70 CHAIN STATION EXPANSION 32 transit buses 32 Turning discussions into solutions Construction of the I-70 Vail Underpass began in April Construction to improve the I-70 eastbound chain station filled days at with a meticulous phasing sequence that would keep The topic of public parking was turned on its head during • Is it time to implement a future managed parking was substantially completed during the year. Funded Vail Village parking structure traffic moving during the construction. The early focus by the Colorado Department of Transportation, the 706,846 the year as overflow parking on the frontage roads scenario for summer, such as paid parking? It’s a tough was on building the two new underpass bridges on I-70. project included expanding the chain station 1,500 feet miles traveled in 2016 exceeded town goals while demands for summer sell. Only 1 in 10 currently support this change, according 58 By July, those bridges were complete and the lowering to the west, construction of a retaining wall between parking continued to stress the town’s infrastructure. to results of the biennial community survey. filled days at of the frontage roads began. In November, the frontage the interstate and frontage road, upgraded lighting and + Lionshead parking structure After experiencing 22 overflow days during the summer 9,000 • Is it time to ask Vail’s electorate to consider increasing roads were reopened to two lanes of travel. The project water quality. season in which the Lionshead parking structure gallons of fuel saved the 4% lift tax on Vail Mountain as a way to fund the then entered a shutdown phase for the winter season. with hybrid buses filled nearly twice the rate of the Vail Village structure, construction of additional parking in town? After seeking The project will start up again April 2017 for the final LIGHTED PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS it was found this congestion was largely due to public input, numerous citizens suggested taking the phase, which includes construction of the frontage road A multi-million dollar safety initiative was approved 35 construction workers and Lionshead employees filling time for a more thorough review of the matter. To keep roundabouts. Completion is anticipated for fall of 2017. by the Town Council that included pedestrian crossing drivers per day (winter) 1 to 5 satisfaction rating, the structure. It became the tipping point for Town the conversation going, an agreement was reached to 5 being highest: This new underpass will help connect neighborhoods lights at five major areas along the frontage roads. The Council members who sought to reinstate the Vail convene regular meetings between representatives and assist with commuter flow, easing congestion installations are to be phased over the next two to three Ease of parking in winter Parking & Transportation Task Force for advisory 3.2M 2.9 from the town and the senior leadership team from at the existing roundabouts. For information, visit years. The first phase includes improved crosswalks at input. It also served as the foundation for posing some Vail Resorts to develop both short- and long-term passengers per year Overall parking codot.gov/projects/i70vailunderpass or call the the Municipal Building, West Lionshead Circle and the making it one of the largest free challenging questions to the community: solutions to address the parking concerns. ELEVATE THE EXPERIENCE ELEVATE fees/pricing structure Project Hotline at 970.685.7706. roundabouts at Town Center and West Vail. transit systems in the U.S. 2.9 29 30 2016 SURVEY RESULTS 1 to 5 rating, 5 being highest:

overall satisfaction Affleck Jack with the library = 4.6 OUTSIDE THE LINES The library participated for the second year in Outside the Lines, a national initiative to get libraries out into the community. Babysitter backpacks were created and distributed to a few of Vail’s hotels. Items included books, Story Time toys, coloring books and more. In addition, a book give- away day was held at City Market where free books were PROGRAMS distributed. The program concluded with a family Year-Round Scavenger Hunt around Vail where the library partnered Healthy Lifestyle Series with the Bright Future Foundation – Buddy Mentors, Tech Studio Vail Recreation District and Blue Moose Pizza. Keep an DIGITAL QUILT eye out for more fun adventures this year! Adult Programming Vail Public Library is home to a vintage storytelling including Concerts and Common Cents for Colorado quilt about Vail’s history. This quilt was donated to COMMUNITY READ the library in the 1980s to commemorate the 20th Children’s Programming The fifth year of the county-wide including Story Time and Reading Buddies anniversary of Vail. In celebration of Vail’s 50th birthday, community reading initiative Book Clubs for All Ages the library put all the quilt information online. Go to One Book One Valley occurred bit.ly/vailquilt to explore pages from a booklet describing in 2016 as community members Outreach and Programming for Seniors each square of the quilt and listen to audio clips from three joined together to read We Are of the quilters. This digital quilt project represents the Called to Rise by Laura McBride. Yoga and Meditation library’s first step in digitizing a part of its collection. In March, the author spoke to an audience of well over Winter Please stop by and visit the actual quilt hanging in the 100 attendees at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. Skiing Book Club library’s Community Room. This program starts in January of each year so be sure to join the conversation! January - March ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP One Book One Valley In October, Vail Public Library received an award from the OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR SENIORS April Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment In partnership with Betty Ford Gardens Education Center, National Library Week during the 17th Annual Environmental Leadership the library was instrumental in offering four programs June - August Awards. While more than 400 government, business to seniors. Topics were: Seasonal Foods, Holiday Summer Reading Programs and community leaders were recognized, Vail Public Decorations and Swag Making, Terrariums and a Harvest for All Ages Library was the only library in the state to have achieved Festival with Cooking Demonstration. Some of these FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Walking Book Club Thank you to our volunteer group of library advocates who raised funds for the library in a this status. This was an outstanding attainment for the programs were held at the library and others at the variety of ways. The Annual 4th of July Bake Sale, $1,242; the Annual 4th of July Book Sale, library which went beyond compliance with state and Betty Ford Gardens Education Center. Gentle Yoga was October $1,435; the Book Sale Nook, $1,973; and Annual Appeal, $19,247. federal regulations for environmental improvements. also brought to local seniors on Monday afternoons. National Friends of Libraries Week

31 VAILLIBRARY.COM | 970.479.2184 32 Jack Affleck Jack 2016 CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRAMS Art in Public Places had two very busy years issuing multiple calls to artists for the integration of art in Affleck Jack Year-Round the town’s capital projects. After reviewing over 225 Vail Art Pass portfolios and qualifications submitted by interested artists, the selected artists’ installations began to come Summer to realization in 2016: Free Art Walks through Vail Village • In the late spring, artist Valerie Theberge and her team from Washington, D.C., completed the installation of Winter four large mosaic murals at the Zeke M. Pierce Skatepark Free Art Walks through in Lionshead. These are the first mosaics in the town’s Vail Village public art collection. Vail Paper Lantern Project • Continuing with the tradition of collaborating with Winter Solstice Lantern Walk artists in Vail’s playground design, a public call was Sponsored by Doe Browning issued for the redevelopment of the Booth Creek playground. From 57 artists’ submissions, Denver’s Vail Winterfest Ice Theater Chevo Studios was selected for the project. Children Presented by Vicki & Kent Logan will enjoy the two massive sculpted boulders when the playground opens in June 2017. For more information,visit • Renowned public artist Gordon Huether from California artinvail.com was selected to incorporate art into the I-70 underpass project. His proposal of a corten steel mountain range installation will not only serve as a headlight glare FORD PARK PORTALS screen along the south roundabout of the underpass, Installation of the Ford Park Portals by Chevo Studios it will also aesthetically enhance the multimodal project. began last fall and will be completed in the spring of The installation will measure 112 feet and be completed 2017. The hand-carved sandstone and metal sculptural in the fall of 2017. portals will serve as identifying points of entry to the Four colorful mosaics were created by park. This project was identified by Town Council for artist Valerie Theberge for the Zeke • Paul Vexler’s Red Eddy sculpture, which is suspended Ford Park wayfinding in 2015. Chevo Studios is the M. Pierce Skatepark at the Lionshead from the vaulted ceiling of the Vail Village Welcome artist team behind the popular Ford Family Tribute parking structure. Center, was recognized by CODA magazine in the and artistic enhancements at the remodeled entry to February “Suspended in Space II” issue. The undulating the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. In total, there will be Vail Winterfest Ice Theater work measures 48 x 48 x 216 inches. 7 entry portals along the perimeter of the park. Bessent Townsend

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