Cordillera Connection December 2013

CORDILLERA

December 2013

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If you’re looking for a place in Cordillera to relax with friends, read your mail or the newspaper, or surf the web on your tablet, be sure to visit the Internet Café and enjoy complimentary coffee and free wireless internet access.  The Cafe is adjacent to the Post Office and also hosts the Cordillera lending library. Drop off books you’ve read and pick up something new to enjoy. You can also reserve the Café for small group functions. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Joe Helminski, Recreation Manager, at 970/343-2229 or [email protected].

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CPOA News

CPOA and CMDNews CLICK HERE FOR THE CORDILLERA FORUM

CLICK HERE FOR THE CPOA WEBSITE

The CPOA and CMD held their Monthly Board Meeting on Monday, 18 November. Please click here for a copy of the November Board Package.

The CMD started its meeting with an Executive Session to receive legal advice from General Counsel. Upon completion of the Executive Session, the CMD Board joined the CPOA Board to open the joint monthly public meeting.

After opening the public meeting(s) and approving the agenda, October payables, and regular/special meeting minutes, the Boards opened the floor to Public Input. Ms. Cindy Souply expressed concern regarding property owners, their guests, and potentially the general public, being able to access public hunting land from Cordillera – requesting the boards consider denying or severely limiting access. Staff and General Counsel advised as to the current policy/practices regarding access to public hunting land as well as access to Cordillera roads. The Boards requested Staff revisit/review the current policy/practices as well as ways to enhance communications regarding local hunting season(s) and the community’s interface with public hunting lands. Mr. Harry Lederman renewed his request for CPOA and CMD to have separate Legal Counsel to represent each entity’s respective interest(s) and avoid potential conflicts that may exist/occur. Ms. Angela Overy commented on the 2014 draft budgets, expressing concern over expense increases and requested the Boards ensure they closely review the proposed budgets (appreciating that the number of property owners has not appreciably increased). The Boards advised that they have had several budget work sessions, individually and jointly, to review all budget line items. Staff also offered to review the budgets with any property owners who may have questions or seek additional information. The CMD Board reopened its Budget Hearing from the October Board Meeting to receive public input and consider approval of the 2014 Draft Budget. Upon hearing no additional public comment and being advised by Staff of minor budget revisions since the October Board Meeting, the CMD closed the hearing and approved its 2014 Budget. In addition to the Budget Hearing/Approval, the CMD Board directed Staff to continue its diligence/negotiation in regards to a Property Purchase Request as well as approved renewal of the Bearcat Stable Lease, River Parcel & Ponds Management, and Eagle River Fire Protection District Fuel Agreements.

The CPOA Board reviewed its 2014 Draft Budget. Upon hearing no additional public comment and being advised by Staff of minor budget revisions since the October Board Meeting, the CPOA approved its 2014 Budget. In addition to the Budget Review/Approval, the Board approved renewal of the River Parcel & Ponds Management Agreement and a Vail Gondola Club Donation to the Vail Valley Foundation Black Diamond Ball. The Board also ratified a revision to the Rental Use Fee and purchase of tables/chairs for the Trailhead as well as a Memorandum of Understanding with Coldwell Banker to provide real estate/marketing services from the Cordillera Café. In addition, the Board also discussed Collections/Delinquent Accounts, Marketing Initiatives, and a DRB Appointment.

The next joint meeting of the CPOA and CMD is scheduled for Monday, 16 December, 8:30 am. All property owners are most welcome. For those unable to attend, a teleconference line is available to listen to the meeting. To access the meeting teleconference please dial 1-805-309-2350, when prompted, enter access code 325-6129. If you have any questions regarding the board meetings, please contact Mrs. Elizabeth Aviles, Executive Coordinator, at 970/569-6267 or [email protected].

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One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter -

Henry David Thoreau

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Vail Gondola Club

With our sixth full season underway the Vail Gondola Club staff is genuinely looking forward to another great year and the arrival of our members, families and guests.

We are also excited to welcome back ski butlers, Justin Maguire and Nate Asoian for their third season of service.

Over the course of the summer we have been working hard on attracting new members. Thus far in 2013, we are thrilled to share that 19 memberships have been sold and 4 leases have been signed. Thank you to all members for your continued support.

For those of you who are not familiar the Vail Gondola Club is a private ski club located at the top of Bridge Street, in the Vail Village, just steps from the Gondola.

Join the FUN…..There are still a limited number of $5,000 memberships available. For information on how to become a member contact Joe Helminski at [email protected] or 970/343-2229.

Chair Four Now Seats Six

Not only is the Mountain Top Express (Chair 4) now switching its direction from counter-clockwise to clockwise, it now holds two more passengers per chair. Anxious skiers and boarders will now be able to get up the mountain much faster this season with the new lift allowing 3,600 passengers up per hour. That is a 33% increase from the old Chair 4!  The new Chair 4 acts as a human conveyor belt to move passengers along the loading area in a safe and more efficient way. The expectation is to ease loading and unloading and overall, reduce the amount of lift stops.

Fun facts about the new Mountain Top Express:

♦ Old parts will be recycled for terrain park use and other businesses in the area

♦ The six-person chair with conveyor belt is one of the first in the U.S.

♦ The lift line has been moved slightly to decrease cross traffic

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Daily Living Room Happy Hour: 4 pm - 6 pm$3 Draft Beers, $7 House Wines, $7 Well Cocktails, $7 Small Plates 

Taste of Cordillera: 4 - 5 pm FridaysMeet and greet Lodge Managers while enjoyingcomplimentary sips & treats created by ourtalented culinary team 

S’mores: 8 - 10 pm Fridays + SaturdaysMake a wish upon the stars and toast up someS’mores by the fire pit

For reservations, please call: 970/569-6361

Holidays are no exception to the fun here at the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera. There are a number of Holiday events happening in December for the Cordillera Community and the public alike. We feel like a family here and we think of our guests as family as well which makes this time of year especially enjoyable for everyone! Check out our December Events and join us for the festivities. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you!

Sasha Perkins

Lodge + Spa at Cordillera

Lodge Member Appreciation | 18 December 5 - 7 pm | Living Room

Brunch with Santa | 22 December | 11 am and 1 pm | Mirador | $39/adult, $15 ten + under

Charlie Brown Christmas Movie Night | 23 December | 6 pm | Alpenglow Room

Holiday Tea Service | 23 + 30 December | 3 - 4:30 pm | Living Room | $29 Tea + Sandwiches /

$39 with Champagne

Christmas Eve 4-Course Dinner | 5 - 10 pm | Mirador | $79/adult, $39 wine pairing, $25 ten + under

Christmas Day Brunch | 10 am - 2 pm | Mirador | $39/adult, $15 ten + under

New Year’s Eve 4-Course Dinner | 5 - 10 pm | Mirador | $99/adult, $40 wine pairing, $25 ten + under

Auld Lang Syne Champagne Toast | 31 December | 10 pm + midnight | Living Room | Complimentary

New Year’s Day Brunch | 1 January 2014 | 10 am - 2 pm | Mirador | $39/adult, $15 ten + under

The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera

Holiday Events

Club News Club NewsGreetings Community Members, We hope everyone is enjoying the fall and looking forward to winter.  The Club at Cordillera continues full steam ahead with planning of events. The Nordic Center Grand Reopening is 19 December 2013! Hours will be Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm. On Thursdays enjoy a 2:30 pm pre-mixer Snowshoe Series. Friday to Sunday take part in our 10 am Ski and 2 pm Snowshoe Clinics. (Skis and snowshoes are available to club members at no cost. Clinics are $35 for club members and $45 for non-members.) Please help us in welcoming our new Executive Chef, Matt Limbaugh.  Chef Matt joins us after a fulfilling experience working at Kelly Liken.  Besides being featured on the television show Iron Chef, the restaurant Kelly Liken received many awards and accolades during Matt’s tenure as Executive Chef de Cuisine.  Prior to cooking at Kelly Liken, Matt spent time in the Valley for the acclaimed Master Chef Daniel Joly at Mirabelle.  Matt holds a dual degree in Culinary Arts and Hotel Management from Central Piedmont College in Charlotte, where he graduated with honors on the Dean’s list.  Be sure to join us to experience Chef Matt’s amazing preparations, and Live Entertainment on Saturday nights at the Timber Hearth Grille to enjoy fun local musical talent. Club Member Ski Days – Hit the slopes with us for Club Member ski on Tuesdays at Beaver Creek, and Wednesdays at Vail. Watch for further details soon! Club Member Holiday Open House with Santa – Share some holiday cheer and bring the kids and grandkids to see Santa. The big guy in red is scheduled to visit The Club at Cordillera on 23 December from 6 to 9 pm. New Year’s Eve Party – Watch for your invitation to toast to the New Year with your fellow Club Members at our private bash on 31 December. Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides with Gourmet Dinner – This totally unique, Cordillera experience is back! Sip on a steaming cup of cocoa or cider while riding in a horse-drawn sleigh, then warm up with drinks and dinner at the Timber Hearth Grille. Available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings starting 19 December, with additional nights scheduled during the holidays – all for just $30 per person with no cost for children under three. Reservations can be made for sleigh rides that depart every half hour from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Call 970/ 926-5588 for complete details. All three golf courses and clubhouses will be open next season!  The annual dues for 2014 will remain at $12,500.  One especially exciting announcement that Troon would like to share with all Club Members is that we will be making a significant amendment to our membership documents regarding the resignation process – watch for that news to be released in December!  Our staff is dedicated to providing Club Members with a premier country club experience, and with the introduction of a brand new Member Referral Rewards program (coming soon); we hope that you will feel proud to share the new Club at Cordillera with your friends.

Please visit www.troongolf.com and contact Director of Membership Suzanne Morgan with any questions at 970/470-9415 or [email protected].

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CPOANews

Byrum & Deanna Underhill, LyleC.M. & A.D. Cain Family TrustCameron, ScottCBC Returns LLCCCI Funding LLCColeman, LavonCordillera Lot 64 LLCCraig S. & Bonnie S. McGinnis TrustsEskwith, LarryEvans, ThomasGedelman, JoyceHaigh, BrianHaigh, BrianHamina, Robert & ValerieHansen, Hans & Cathleen

Cordillera Property Owners Association Delinquent Accounts

Below is a list, in alphabetical order, of delinquent property owners of the CPOA as of 30 November 2013. Delinquent is defined as owing 2013 or prior Annual Assessments or Mountain Pine Beetle Mitigation fees. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jon Erickson, Financial Operations Manager, at 970/569-6265 or [email protected].

Holliday, ChristineHutchings, DonaldKarlin, CarolineKlein, Thomas & JeanLabrier & Corcoran 1 LLCLot 10 Filing 10 LLCLot 2 B1 Cordillera LLCLot 9 Filing 10 LLCMann, JeffreyMark Schwartz Revocable Living TrustMcCoy Development Co. LLCMcGinnis Children's TrustMerrilees, PamelaMussmann, GunterPremier Leisure "USA" LLC

Quagliano, MichaelQuagliano, MichaelQuagliano, MichaelQuagliano, MichaelRET Properties, Inc.Rogers, Jess & GeorganneSchmitt, TimothyStunkel, Sheldon & SallyStunkel, Sheldon & SallyTam/Mark Investments LLCUmbert, EnriqueWeinerman, Betsy AnnWolstein, ScottZimmers Jr., NealZyman, SergioC

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Cordillera Calendar

Click here to visit the Cordillera Calendar

Valley Coldwell Banker

Quick Facts

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Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties is excited to share that we will have an office at the Cordillera Internet Café, adjacent to the Post Office. 

Cordillera is one of the premier communities in the Vail Valley and an exceptional real estate value when you consider the level of amenities and services available to the homeowner. We are excited to have a presence within this extraordinary community and we feel strongly that the Coldwell Banker brand fits perfectly with the level of luxury and service that is Cordillera.

In Cordillera, we will provide rental and home management services in addition to real estate sales and marketing. As the number one real estate company in Colorado, for 15 consecutive years and throughout the United States, Coldwell Banker's powerful connections together with unmatched marketing resources, make it easy to see why one out of every nine homes in the United States involves expert real estate representation from a Coldwell Banker professional. 

Coldwell Banker has 3100 offices in 51 countries and has been providing real estate services for more than 100 years. Coldwell Banker is a family of professionals dedicated to creating exceptional real estate experiences for its customers and communities through the passionate delivery of truly remarkable service.

Sincerely,

Wayne TrudeauManaging DirectorColdwell Banker Distinctive Properties 970/390-3767 [email protected]

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Community ConnectionsCommunity Winter Update – Sunday, 29 December, Timber

Hearth Grille - Come relax with friends, and share in the holiday spirit! This year's Annual Community Winter Update will combine community updates with ample opportunity for becoming reacquainted with fellow community members. Before the meeting, enjoy some pre-meeting snacks, starting at 3:30 pm. Please provide enough time to sign-in and find seating as we expect to start promptly at 4 pm. After the meeting, join neighbors and friends for a Community Social with complimentary food and drinks (coffee, soft drinks, house wine and beer). A cash bar will also be available. For those unable to attend, a teleconference line is available to listen to the meeting. To access the meeting teleconference, please dial 1-805-309-2350, when prompted, enter the access code 325-6129. For further information, please contact Mrs. Elizabeth Avilés, Executive Coordinator, at 970/569-6267, or [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!

Vail Gondola Club Open House, Saturday, 14 December 8 am - 4 pm - Come to Vail and check out all that The Vail Gondola Club has to offer! The Vail Gondola Club is located in the Vista Bahn building at the top of Bridge Street in the Vail Village, just steps from Vail's newest gondola. Begin and end your perfect ski day, every day, at the Vail Gondola Club. Offering ski-in, ski-out access, continental breakfast service, après ski service, boot drying, outsourced ski tuning, rental programs and much more. A very limited number of $5,000 memberships are available. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Joe Helminski, Recreation Manager, at 970/569-6254 or [email protected]   

Athletic Center Fitness Class Schedule - The current Fitness Class Schedule in place for all Property Owners and Guests is as follows; Fit Ball - Mondays 9 - 10 am; Hydro Cycling - Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:30 am; Body Sculpting - Wednesdays 9 - 10 am; Hydro Cycling - Thursdays 9:30 - 10:30 am. If you have any questions, please contact The Athletic Center at 970/926-9669 or [email protected] 

Cordillera Community Directory - Property Owners are welcome to pick up a printed copy of the Community Directory at the Administration Building or the Post Office. You may also click here to access an electronic copy of the directory, which you can save to your computer. (If you would like to search for a specific name, please press Ctrl+F on your computer keyboard; a window will pop-up on the screen. Type the last name of the person you are looking for and press enter.) If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Elizabeth Avilés, Executive Coordinator, at 970/569-6267 or [email protected]

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Is Your Home Ready For Winter? - Water damage, especially from frozen and broken pipes, is the number one cause of property damage in Cordillera. Most of Property Owners assume that their heaters will automatically work and all will be well when the temperatures drop. Unfortunately, every winter a few homeowners learn that this is not always the case. At times Cordillera will experience sub-zero temperatures close to -20 degrees! Sub-zero temperatures test the insulation and heating systems in homes. Undetected broken water pipes can cause tens of thousands of gallons of water to go into a home! Click here for some helpful reminders and suggestions.

Healthy Forest Logging Project - The Healthy Forest Logging Project (a.k.a. Black Bear Logging Project) is complete for 2013. An excessively wet fall and early snowfall have prohibited crews from removing logs and chips until late Spring 2014. The trail closed signs will be removed this week. If you venture into this area please observe the signage and stay away from the stacked logs and chip piles. Winter Parking Reminders - Property Owners are reminded that there is no overnight parking on CMD roads during the winter so that Community Operations can plow snow. Please contact the Divide Gatehouse (970-926-2335) if you need help with overnight parking. Property owners who are planning parties are asked to contact Public Safety to arrange for parking. Public Safety would ask that parking be limited to one side of the road and that there be no parking on curves. Public Safety will help by placing cones to direct parking. Public Hunting Season - The last of the Public Land Big Game Hunting seasons ended Sunday, 17 November. Please be advised, mountain lion season is currently in effect and will last until 31 March 2014, which could affect the public lands adjacent to the Territories. We would not anticipate that Big Park are would be affected. We ask all property owners be mindful of activity related to public hunting seasons when accessing state or federal public lands. Exterior and Landscaping Lighting - We would like to remind property owners that with the exception of the seasonal display of decorative holiday lighting (between 15 November through 15 January, to be turned off by 10 pm), colored lights (between 15 December through 15 January, to be turned off by 10 pm), and small white lights in a reasonable amount of trees (between 15 November through 15 March, to be turned off by 10 pm), the use of exterior landscape lighting is not permitted. Spotlights, up-lighting of trees and landscape lighting shall not be permitted. We thank you for your adherence to the Cordillera Lighting Guidelines.

Please contact Mr. Bob Egizi, Public Safety Director, at 970/569-6261 or [email protected] if you have questions or would like further information.

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Happy Holidays from all of us in Cordillera!