VLMDAC 2025 Board Openings

TOWN OF VAIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Vail is accepting letters of interest for four (4) vacant positions that exist on the Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council (VLMDAC). The four positions are available from January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2026. One of the vacant seats is designated for a marketing representative from Vail Mountain/Vail Resorts.

Per C.R.S. 29-5-111 General powers of district. (1)(g) All applicants must be "owners of property within the boundaries of the district," which includes, by definition, corporations or entities which own property "within the boundaries of the district." Should a ‘corporate person’ be appointed to the VLMDAC, it would then be up to that entity to appoint its designee in writing. Additionally, owners of "taxable personal property" will be considered for appointment.

Per Resolution No. 2, Series of 2024, the VLMDAC is to be comprised of nine members and includes both at large and corporate persons. Of the nine seats, one is to be designated for a Town Council member (currently Councilperson Sam Biszantz) and one seat is to be designated for a marketing representative from Vail Mountain/Vail Resorts (to be determined).

The referenced resolution expanded the purview of the VLMDAC to provide strategic direction for the activities of the town’s tourism and economic development department, to include:

a. Organization, promotion, marketing, and management of public events;

b. Activities in support of business recruitment, management, and development;

c. Coordinating tourism promotion activities;

d. Facilitating and enhancing visitor experiences.

On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, interested persons will be interviewed in person at the town council afternoon meeting, with a final selection being made during the evening meeting. Persons interested in serving on the VLMDAC must complete and submit the VLMDAC Application. Link to the application: https://www.vail.gov/government/boards-commissions-authority-district/vlmd-advisory-council-vlmdac . The deadline for application is no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday December 12, 2024. For more information about the VLMDAC contact Mia Vlaar, Town of Vail Tourism and Economic Development Director, mvlaar@vail.gov .

Submitted by Stephanie Kauffman, Town Clerk, Town of Vail

To be Published in the VAIL DAILY, November 20, and 27, December 4, 9, and 12, 2024.