HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Study Session 2019-07-23RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado July 23,2019
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held at Town Hall in the
Board Room in said Town of Estes Park on the 23 day of July,2019.
Board:Mayor Jirsa,Mayor Pro Tern Walker,Trustees Bangs,
Cenac,Martchink,Norris and Zornes
Attending:Mayor Jirsa,Mayor Pro Tern Walker,Trustees Bangs,
Cenac,Martchink,Norris and Zornes
Also Attending:Town Administrator Lancaster,Assistant Town Administrator
Machalek,Town Attorney Kramer and Recording Secretary
Disney
Absent:None
Mayor Jirsa called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING IN TOWN.
Manager Landkamer provided a presentation on electric vehicle charging and the Alt
Fuels Colorado Program with Zachary Owens,Program Manager for Transportation
Fuels and Technology of the Colorado Energy Office.They provided background on the
Alt Fuels Colorado Program highlighting the inception and goals of the program to place
electric vehicle charging stations along major transportation corridors.Estes Park has
been identified as a Tier I corridor.Should the Town choose to participate in the
program,a total of 8 Fast charging stations could be installed in town with a cost share
of approximately $100,000.The Board discussed cooperation with Utilities,the
difference between current electric vehicle charging stations and fast charging stations,
2020 budget implications and in-kind options,and charging station locations.It was
determined participation in the program would be discussed during the 2020 budgeting
process.
DISCUSSION OF RECREATIONAL USES CURRENTLY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS.Director Hunt presented a discussion on recreational uses in residential
zoning districts.He provided a historical review of Ordinance 05-19 and discussed the
newest alternative,Exhibit A [Green],which differentiates public and private park and
residential facilities with only specific uses allowed in residential zoning districts as an
52 Special Review.He explained the difference between Si and S2 Special Reviews.
The Board discussed different types of recreation uses,differences between ‘public’and
‘private’facilities as opposed to ‘commercial’and ‘non-commercial’facilities,and
distinctions of Si and S2 Special Reviews.
DISCUSSION OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE,
Director Hunt and Interim Chief Building Official Rusu presented a discussion on
potential of using the Building Maintenance Code which arose from an electrical fire
downtown.The International Building Code does not provide the Town the right to
perform inspections regarding building maintenance issues,whereas,the Maintenance
Code does.The Board discussed existing hazards and public safety issues in
commercial spaces.It was determined staff would research budget implications,
operational requirements and review the Building Maintenance Code at a future Study
Session.
TRUSTEE &ADMINSTRATOR COMMENTS &QUESTIONS.
None.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town Board Study Session —July 23,2019—Page 2
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
Town Administrator Lancaster stated Larimer County requested a discussion on the
proposed transportation tax with the Town Board,it was determined to schedule this for
a Town Board meeting.Town Administrator Lancaster stated a discussion on property
tax for vacation homes with Larimer County Assessor Overbeck would be scheduled for
August 13,2019.Trustee Bangs requested the Board discuss a Memorandum of
Understanding with Sister Cities to detail clear expectations.It was determined to
schedule this for a Study Session in the fall.
There being no further business,Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m
Kimberly ØisijyrFecording Secretary