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WORK SESSION AGENDA
Plaza 1 Meeting Room
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
10:00 AM
Rio Grande Recycling Center Budget Discussion
Cathy Hall
10:45
Grant Award for US Bureau of Reclamation for Development of
Feasibility Study
Jon Peacock
Cathy Hall
11:15
• Memos of Interest
• Thank you Letter from Independence Pass Foundation
• Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar
• BOCC Open Discussion
12:00
LUNCH
1:00
Valley Health Alliance Update
Kathleen Killion
1:45
Grand Avenue Bridge Funding Request
GR Fielding, Joe Elsen
2:30
Travel to El Jebel
3:30
Annual Joint Meeting with Eagle County Commissioners
• Open Space
• Trails
• Basalt Affordable Housing:
• Mid Valley Master Plan
• CDOT request for funding for the Grand Avenue Bridge
• Update on shared Human Services
• Update on Tree Farm property disposition
• CCI legislative issues
• Health Communities Tax
5:00 PM
ADJOURN
September 12, 2014
CCI Steering Committees
AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
\MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
Date: September 9, 2014
Commissioners present:
® Steve Child
M Rob Ittner
M George Newman
Nf Michael Owsley
M Rachel Richards
APPROVED BY BOCC
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Meeting Start Time: 10:00 AM
Commissioners not present:
n Steve Child
❑ Rob Miter
n George Newman
❑ Michael Owsley
❑ Rachel Richards
WORK SESSION ITEM: Rio Grande Recycling Center Budget Discussion, Cathy Hall - Gerald Fielding
introduced the topic and handed the discussion over to Cathy Hall. Cathy briefed the Board on discussions with
City of Aspen staff regarding opportunities to partner on recycling programs. The County continues to request
partnership to fund the pickup site at Rio Grande. In response, Aspen staff requested the County consider
amending its hauler ordinance to require billing for recycling and partner on a zero waste study.
STAFF DIRECTION: Staff was directed to pursue a zero waste study and overall strategic plan, with funding
partnership with the City of Aspen. Staff was also directed to not anticipate funding from City of Aspen for the
Rio Grande site for 2015, and seek funding through the study.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Grant Award for U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for Development of Feasibility
Study, Jon Peacock and Cathy Hall. Jon Peacock introduced the item, and Cathy Hall presented the need for an
emergency resolution.
STAFF DIRECTION: Move forward with presenting the emergency resolution on Wednesday, September 10.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest
1. Thank you Letter from Independence Pass Foundation — information only.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
1. Rachel said she will not be at the EOTC meeting on October 16.
2. Rachel stated the work session November 6 on budget should be added to future agendas. Rob will not
be attending that date.
3. George commented no Executive Sessions are scheduled in October.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
1. Jon advised on Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings he is spending time in the morning at the
Airport since Jim Elwood is now gone. He reviewed the expected process for the Director recruitment.
2. George discussed comments needed on conservation easement. Laura Makar confirmed comments are
being prepared.
3. Jon announced Healthy Rivers and Streams has a complimentary registration for the Colorado
Foundation for Water Education Transbasin Tour September 22-23. No Board members can attend and
asked HR&S Board or staff have the opportunity to attend. If not, give to other water partners.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Valley Health Alliance Update, Kathleen Killion — Jon Peacock introduced
Kathleen, the Director of the Alliance. Kathleen presented the Alliance's mission, values, goals and measures
of success related to health care and promoting health. She reviewed the performance scorecard developed for
health campaigns and initiatives and communication plan. George asked how the insurance companies
participate in the. program. Kathleen explained the target areas for improved care and treatment. Jon reviewed
the change made by the five employers to now use two broker teams. Rachel questioned how overuse is
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evaluated and Kathleen explained'how protocols are created based on regional and national data. Jon explained
the difference in health pans of the employers andhow they can become similar through health plan design.
Steve asked how the community can benefit from the pilot program and Jon explained 1) medical practice
changes would likely be adopted through the community and 2) sharing medical practices that work in our pilot
with the community. Kathleen explained the Alliance is looking to work with providers to create efficient and
cost saving medical models. Discussion followed. Rachel asked for updates in the future when Connect for
Colorado rates are released in the fall as well as data on the uninsured receiving services. Steve commented on
the VA care that is also available in the valley.
STAFF DIRECTION: Information only
WORK SESSION ITEM: Grand Avenue Bridge Funding Request, G.R. Fielding, Joe Eisen, CDOT Program
Engineer — GR explained the 60% bridge design milestone has been achieved. Joe explained the bridge is in a
condition where it needs to be replaced and an environmental assessment is underway. Through the
development process a preferred alternative arose which has additional costs. He explained the structural and
functional deficiencies that support the need for the project and described the specifics of the build alternative.
He explained a new pedestrian bridge will also be built. He identified $98.6M is dedicated from the bridge
fund. George asked about the funding gap. Dave Eller, CDOT Transportation Region 3 Director explained the
project is approximately $10M over the funds allocated and the choice is to cut items out or find additional
money. Jon explained EOTC funding needs to be transit oriented. Rachel suggested a potential funding
commitment over a term of years and that a similar presentation be made to EOTC. Michael and Rob stated
their support for the bridge project at a level to be determined. Steve asked for thoughts on a split bridge
approach and Joe explained work done in the past regarding that design option and why that option was not
considered. CDOT staff will review the transit components for approaching EOTC.
STAFF DIRECTION: Information only.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Annual Joint Meeting with Eagle County Commissioners
1. Open Space
2. Trails
3. Basalt Affordable Housing
4. Mid Valley Master Plan
5. CDOT request for funding for the Grand Avenue Bridge
6. Update on shared Human Services
7. Update on Tree Farm Property Disposition
8. CCI legislative issues
9. Healthy Communities Tax
Adjourned at 5:45 PM
Prepared by:
Phylis Mattice, Assistant County Manager
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Robert A. Ittner, Jr. Chairlfan
Board of County Commissioners
Respectfully submitted:
Juice Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder
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