An overview of major construction activity in and around Vail.

The Town of Vail is seeking a qualified contractor to construct the Gore Creek Access and Stabilization – Bridge Road Project.  The work includes construction of a siloam stone watercraft launch area, streambank stabilization work, grading work, installation of a gravel trail, paver loading zone and guardrail and the installation of native vegetation.  Work is anticipated for September and October of 2019.

 

A series of key questions are being posed to the Town Council and members of the community that will be used to help frame the next steps in the Vail Civic Area master planning process. The discussions will take place in two sessions during the Tuesday, July 16 Town Council meeting. The first discussion, outlining potential financial considerations, is listed as 2.3 on the afternoon agenda which begins at 1 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers.  The second discussion, to refine and prioritize site-specific concepts, is listed as action item 4 on the evening meeting agenda which begins at 6 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the Town of Vail’s annual Celebrating Community neighborhood picnic series Tuesday, July 23 at Bighorn Park in East Vail and Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Donovan Pavilion in West Vail. Each picnic will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with free food and drink provided by the town on a first-come, first-served basis. The picnics provide community members with an opportunity to offer comments and suggestions about various topics and to meet members of the Vail Town Council and town staff.

A recap of major construction activity in and around Vail.

The Town of Vail and Eagle River Water & Sanitation District will sponsor another installment in the Lunch with the Locals series at noon on Thursday, July 11 at the Grand View Room on the third level of the Lionshead Welcome Center. Attendees will enjoy a free lunch while listening to Gregg Barrie, Town of Vail senior landscape architect, describe common noxious and invasive weeds and how to deal with them.

An overview of construction projects in and around Vail.

An overview of construction projects in and around Vail.

The Fourth of July is almost here, enjoy the sunshine and special events!

Public Art Murals and Wednesday Art Walks will highlight Vail's summer art programs, sponsored by Art in Public Places.

Join riders across Colorado in celebrating June as “Bike Month” by trading your keys for a helmet and biking to work on Wednesday, June 26. The Climate Action Collaborative, Sole Power, Colorado Department of Transportation, Beaver Creek, ECO Trails and the towns of Vail, Avon, Minturn, Eagle and Gypsum, plus local bike shops and other businesses are supporting this statewide event by rewarding residents who choose to bike or walk to their workplace.

An overview of construction activity in and around Vail.

A recap of weekly construction activity in and around Vail.

A series of master plan concepts for the five sites that make up the Vail Civic Area will be presented to the Town Council at its evening meeting on Tuesday, June 18. The item is listed as 4.1 on the meeting agenda which begins at 6 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers with opportunities for public comment.