Authority Meeting 9/9/2025

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The Vail Local Housing Authority is responsible for a budget, advocacy, coordinating with town staff on housing initiatives, and recommending long-term plans to the Vail Town Council. The VLHA places a special emphasis on affordable housing initiatives and works to ensure there is deed restricted housing for at least 30% of Vail’s workforce in Vail. Public meetings of the VLHA are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Meetings begin at 3 p.m.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:00:00)
The irregularly scheduled meeting of the Avail Local Housing Authority was called to order.

The meeting of the Avail Local Housing Authority was officially called to order.
Roll Call (00:00:11)
Christine and Steve were present at the meeting.

The roll call was conducted, confirming the presence of Christine and Steve.
Citizen Participation (00:00:15)
Anna joined via Zoom, but there was no session for citizen participation.

Anna participated in the meeting through Zoom. There was no formal session for citizen participation.
Approval of Minutes (00:00:46)
The minutes were reviewed and a motion to approve was passed unanimously.

The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed, and a motion to approve them was seconded and passed unanimously with a vote of three to zero.
Housing Project Update - Timber Ridge (00:00:58)
Updates on Timber Ridge project including building progress, challenges, and upcoming open houses.

The Timber Ridge project has three buildings set (A, F, and B). Progress includes masonry, siding, roofing, and interior work. Excavation is underway for a retaining wall and parking. Open houses are planned for next month. Challenges with parking along Lions Ridge Loop are being addressed.
Discussion on Town's Unit Purchases (00:03:10)
Discussion on the timing and configuration of units the town intends to purchase and related cash flow considerations.

The town provided a list of units to purchase in buildings A, F, and B. Discussion covered the phase-in of these purchases, cash flow impacts, and flexibility in sales. There was also talk about the town's financial strategy and how unit sales affect cash flow.
South Face Vail Project Update (00:13:11)
Transition to the new project name South Face Vail and updates on construction and offsite work.

The project is officially transitioning to the name South Face Vail. Onsite work continues with soil and wall construction. Offsite stormwater upgrades near Gore Creek will begin, with pedestrian reroutes planned. Opportunities for project benefits through leasing nearby sites were discussed.
Housing Policy Discussion (00:17:22)
Discussion on housing policy updates, prioritizing future topics, and engaging with the community.

The discussion focused on housing policy updates, prioritizing future topics for the housing authority, and community engagement. Topics included adjusting housing guidelines, deed restrictions, and considering new projects and opportunities. The goal is to streamline processes and improve affordability.
Timber Ridge EHU Programs (00:18:28)
Updates on Timber Ridge EHU credit and exchange programs, including code changes and implementation.

Two EHU programs for Timber Ridge were discussed: a credit program and an exchange program. Code changes are being made to facilitate these programs, with the aim to increase affordability and flexibility. The exchange program requires code amendments and will go through Town Council for approval.
Discussion on Streamlining Procedures (00:31:40)
Discussion focused on streamlining processes to reduce bureaucracy and improve timelines, including reviewing criteria guidelines and dollar amounts.

The discussion centered around finding ways to streamline governmental procedures to minimize paperwork and improve efficiency. They considered reviewing current criteria guidelines and dollar amounts to see if adjustments could be made to reduce bureaucracy and improve timelines.
Proposal to Move Meetings to Once a Month (00:32:16)
Proposal to move meetings to once a month to save time and resources, with flexibility for additional meetings as needed to ensure processes are not delayed.

A proposal was discussed to move the VLHA meetings to once a month, with the flexibility to hold additional meetings as needed. This change aims to save staff time and reduce the effort required for setting up and recording multiple meetings, while ensuring that processes are not delayed due to a lack of meetings.
Budget Concerns and Capital Projects (00:34:10)
Discussion on addressing a gap in the capital projects budget and exploring ways to reduce it without halting important projects.

The meeting addressed concerns about a significant gap in the capital projects budget. Members discussed finding ways to reduce this gap, such as potentially reducing the avail deed program temporarily. There was also a suggestion to be prepared to discuss the C east fail pre-development budget at an upcoming budget meeting.
Lottery Scoring Process Review (00:37:34)
Review of the current lottery scoring process for Vail Commons, considering its low prices and potential improvements.

The meeting included a review of the lottery scoring process for Vail Commons, noting that the prices are extremely low, effectively offering free housing. The discussion opened the opportunity to reassess the Vail Indeed program and consider what gaps need to be addressed to make housing affordable yet sustainable.
Updates on Residential Linkage and Other Projects (00:40:25)
Updates on ongoing projects including residential linkage as a potential replacement for inclusionary zoning and other economic studies.

Updates were provided on ongoing projects such as residential linkage, which is being considered as a replacement for inclusionary zoning. The EPS consultant is working on calculations for this project. The meeting also mentioned ongoing economic benefit analyses and updates expected in December.
Adjournment (00:41:38)
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 PM after all agenda items were discussed.

The meeting concluded at 4:00 PM after all scheduled items were covered, and no further questions or topics were raised by the participants.

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