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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1983-08-23ettitlit 61tes 14124c, LorimerCountl,,,Colorado, August 23 19 83 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Pork on the 23rdday of August ,A. D. 1983 at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor Harry B. Tregent Present: Mayor Harry B. TregentTrustees: H. Bernerd Dannels, Byron L. Graves, George J. Hix, Also Present: Town Administrator Margaret Houston, Robert Dale G. Hill E. Wagner, Richard A. Wood Absent: Minutes of the regular meeting held August 9, 1983, were submitted and approved. Senator Richard M. Soash, Member of the Colorado State Senate, appeared to give a brief status report on the issues before the legislature. Senator Soash reported that the legislature is currently meeting to balance the State budget. Senator Soash stated that he does not want the one-half cent sales tax increase to continue but would prefer a four percent across the board cut in all State agencies. Senator Soash also stated that he is in the process of preparing a bill to allow a part-time Court in Estes Park. This bill should be ready to be introduced at the January session of the legislature. Senator Soash then answered questions from the floor. Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, read the minutes of a meeting held August 18, 1983, and moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Robert E. Wagner seconded the motion. Mayor Tregent requested that a telephone service log be kept for the next year to determine whether the telephone maintenance agreement is necessary. A discussion followed on the Pavement Management Study for the Town. Those voting for approval of the minutes: Trustees H. Bernerd Dannels, Byron L. Graves, George J. Hix, Margaret Houston, Robert E. Wagner and Richard A. Wood. Those voting "No" none. Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, read the minutes of a meeting held August 23, 1983, and moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Margaret Houston seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Robert E. Wagner, Chairman of the Stanley Park Committee, read the minutes of a meeting held August 22, 1983, and moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Richard A. Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The minutes of the Estes Park Planning Commission meeting held August 16, 1983, were read. Mr. Todd Plummer, of Van Horn Engineering and representing the owners, presented the final plat of Steele Subdivision (a portion of the Dekker Addition and Tract C of the Prospect Estates Addition), which proposes dividing Lot 1 into three parcels. Mr. Plummer stated that the Planning Commission had approved the plat on July 20, 1982, but the plat had never gone before the Board of Trustees for final approval. The only condition placed on the plat by the Planning Commission was that the existing house on Lot 3 be shown on the plat. Mr. Plummer stated that this condition has been met; however, the Attorney's Certificate had not been received. Mr. Plummer asked the Town Board to conditionally approve the final plat subject to receipt of the Attorney's Certificate. Trustee George J. Hix moved that the final plat on Steele Subdivision be approved subject to receipt of the Attorney's Certificate. Trustee Byron L. Graves seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees - August 23, 1983 - Page 2 Mr. Todd Plummer, of Van Horn Engineering and representing the contract purchaser of Fir Subdivision, boundary adjustment, (Lots 1 and 2 Block 6, Country Club Manor Addition), reported that the changes requested on the plat by the Planning Commission had been made; however, the plat had been mailed for the owners signatures and has not been returned. Mr. Plummer requested a conditional approval subject to final approval of the plat by the Public Works Director and subject to receipt of the Attorney's Certificate. Public Works Director Widmer stated that the Town Board has not seen the plat and he would recommend that this boundary adjustment be tabled until the next meeting. Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels moved the Fir Subdivision boundary adjustment be tabled until the September 13, 1983, Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee Richard A. Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Harry B. Tregent conducted a public hearing on the rezoning of Peak View Subdivision (Amended Plat) from R-1 Residential to R- Residential. Those speaking in favor of the rezoning: Gerald Parker and Elven Keller. Those speaking in opposition, noneThe following letters in favor of the rezoning were received from: Keith and Leonora DeLashmutt 7/07/83 Harold and Margaret Busch 7/24/83 Alfred and Barbara Crisi 8/04/83 Alfred and Barbara Crisi 8/04/83 Mayor Tregent declared the hearing closed. Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels abstained from discussion or voting on the rezoning due to a conflict of interest. Trustee George Hix introduced, and the Town Administrator read in full, the following entitled ordinance rezoning Peak View Subdivision from R-1 Residential to R-Residential and moved it be passed and adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,'COLORADO, THE SAME PERTAINING TO ZONING Trustee Margaret Houston seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustee Byron L. Graves, George J. Hix, Margaret Houston, Robert E. Wagner and Richard A. Wood. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Harry B. Tregent declared said ordinance duly passed and adopted and ordered it numbered #12-83 and published according to law. The minutes of the Urban Renewal Authority meeting held August 17, 1983, were read. Trustee Richard A. Wood moved the liquor license renewal for Pizza Hut be approved. Trustee Robert E. Wagner seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Joyce Terhurne, owner of The Pub, requested a modification of premises on her liquor licensed premises at 246 Moraine Avenue to include an outdoor patio dining area. A discussion followed. Police Chief Ault stated that he had not seen the premises and was uncertain whether the premises were sufficiently enclosed. Trustee Robert E. Wagner moved that the modificiation of premises be granted with the condition that the Police Chief give final approval on the fencing of the premises, and that Chief Ault report back to the Board of Trustees at the next meeting. Trustee Margaret Houston seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Harry Tregent stated that he met with the Forward Estes Park Foundation regarding the Colorado Community Block Grant funds and he would like approval from the Board of Trustees to authorize Forward Estes Park Foundation to hire David Hughes to apply for the grant funds. Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels moved for approval of the request. Trustee Richard A. Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. In a letter dated August 22, 1983, Dr. James Saurino, President of the Rocky Tops Square Dance Club, requested permission to use the Municipal Building for square dance lessons one night a week during the fall and winter months. After reviewing the Municipal Building Rules and Regulations, Trustee Robert E. Wagner moved the request be Board of Trustees - August 23, 1983 - Page 3 denied. Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Town Administrator Hill requested the Trustees consider some agenda items for the County Seat for a day to be held in the Board Room of the Municipal Building on September 21st at 7:30 p.m. In a letter dated August 22, 1983, Tony Wernert, Judicial District Administrator, listed the furniture to be removed from the Municipal Building Court Room. Town Administrator Hill asked whether the Town should replace the furniture. Administrator Hill reported that the Town had received another Intent to File Suit from Beckord, Copper, Collard, et al. regarding damages from the Lawn Lake flood. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.