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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1986-10-28Latin of iistos liurk, Lorimer County, Colorado, OctOr a 19 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 Park on the ..a.th day of October , A. D. 19 86 at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Also Present: Town Administrator, David Habecker, Dale G. Hill Paula L. Laing AWoivf Town Attorney, Gregory A. White Absent: Trustee Mark T. Brown, Trustee George J. Hix Minutes of the regular meeting held October 14, 1986 were submit- ted and approved. Trustee Laing moved the bills, as presented, be allowed and paid and that the Clerk be authorized to draw warrants for same. (A certified copy of the bills presented and allowed are on file in the Finance Officer under this date, and made a part of the record of these proceedings by reference thereto). Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held October 16, 1986 were read. In accordance with the State's Environmental Impact Statement and in an effort to be more effective, Public Works Director Widmer requested priority #1 of the annual project requests which will be submitted to the State Highway Commission be amended to read as follows: 1. (a) Reconstruct State Highway 7 from U. S. Highway 36 to Lexington Lane. (b) Reconstruct State Highway 7 from Lexington Lane to the Town Limits. Trustee Barker moved the minutes be approved with the aforemen- tioned revision. Trustee Laing seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Advertising Committee meeting held October 22, 1986 were read. Trustee Barker, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held October 23, 1986 were read. Trustee Aldrich, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held October 21, 1986 were submitted. The Thirteenth Fairway Subdivision Lot Split was presented. There were no persons speaking in "favor" of or in "opposition" to the subdivision request. Planner Stamey advised all three (3) conditions set by the Planning Commission October 21, 1986 had been met. Trustee Barker moved the Thirteenth Fairway Subdivi- sion be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees - October 28, 1986 - Page two Minutes of the Firemen's Pension Board meeting held October 27, 1986 were also submitted. Trustee Laing introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following Ordinance and moved it be adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THE SAME PERTAINING TO USE TAX The 2% Use Tax will apply to automobiles and building materials purchased outside Town Limits. The Use Tax will broaden the tax base for the Town. Mr. Louis O'Riordan addressed the Board of Trustees stating he was opposed to the adoption of the 2% Use Tax. Trustee Habecker commented an inequity exists, with imple- mentation of a Use Tax, other retail outlets could locate within the Town; all existing businesses would be treated on a fair basis. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Habecker and Laing. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared said Ordinance duly passed and adopted and ordered it numbered 24-86 and published according to law. Trustee Barker introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following Ordinance and moved it be adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THE SAME PERTAINING TO ADMINIS- TRATION AND PERSONNEL The Ordinance amends salaries for the Municipal Judge and Court Clerk. Mr. Louis O'Riordan stated the salaries were exorbitant and unnecessary. Mr. O'Riordan suggested the Town request bid proposals for the Municipal Judge position. Trustee Aldrich questioned when the Judge's salary was last increased. Trustee Aldrich was informed the salary was increased approximately five years ago. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Habecker and Laing. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared said Ordinance duly passed and adopted and ordered it numbered 25-86 and published according to law. Mr. Art Anderson, Executive Director/EPURA submitted a request for a Sidewalk Encroachment Permit to allow construction of Streetscape III. The encroachment includes new sidewalks, planters, street trees and street furniture. Trustee Aldrich moved the Board of Trustees approve EPURA's request for a Side- walk Encroachment Permit. Trustee Laing seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Laing introduced, and Town Administrator Hill read in full, the following Resolution and moved it be adopted: RESOLUTI ON 22-86 BE IT KNOWN that Milt Ericson was appointed to the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority on January 22, 1985 to success Arthur L. Anderson, whose term expires September 14, 1987. Mr. Ericson's expiration date was computed to expire September 14, 1988. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: 1. The term of office for Commissioner Milt Ericson will expire September 14, 1987. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Laing introduced, and Town Administrator Hill read in full, the following Resolution and moved it be adopted: Board of Trustees - October 28, 1986 - Page three RESOLUTI 0 N 23-86 A RESOLUTION LEVYING GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1987, TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO FOR THE 1987 BUDGET YEAR. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park will adopt the annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Law on November 25, 1986, and; WHEREAS, the amount of money necessary to balance the budget for general operating expenses is $123,653 and; WHEREAS, the 1987 net valuation for assessment for the Town of Estes Park as certified by the County Assessor is $29,027.530. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: That for the purpose of meeting all general operating expenses of the Town of Estes Park during the 1987 budget year, there is hereby levied a tax of 4.26 mills upon each dollar of the total valuation for assessment of all taxable property within the Town for the year 1987. That the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify to the County Commis- sioners of Larimer County, Colorado, the mill levies for the Town of Estes Park as hereinabove determined and set. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich introduced, and Town Administrator read in full, the following Resolution and moved it be adopted: RESOLUTI ON 24-86 WHEREAS, Stephen L. Stamey, Town Planner, present- ed for adoption a completely rewritten "state of the art" Residential Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, Stephen L. Stamey culminated a process which was begun two and one-half years ago, devoting many hours to this project; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Policies Manual of the Town of Estes Park provides for special employee incentives in recognition of "outstanding service." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, that STEPHEN L. STAMEY be awarded $250.00 as a "Special Employee Incentive Award" for his outstanding service to the Town of Estes Park. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels presented a check and plaque to Planner Stamey. Planning Commission Chairman Al Sager complimented the Mayor and Board of Trustees in recognizing the outstanding service per- formed by Steve Stamey. Trustee Aldrich moved the following liquor license renewal applications be approved: American Legion Post 119, Club License, 1,000 South Saint Vrain Avenue Board of Trustees - October 28, 1986 - Page four Old Plantation Restaurant, Inc., 128 East Elkhorn Avenue, Hotel and Restaurant License, includes extended hours Timberline Steakhouse and Lounge, 451 South Saint Vrain Avenue, Tavern License, includes extended hours The Wheel, 132 East Elkhorn Avenue, Tavern License, includes extended hours Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Louis O'Riordan addressed the Trustees concerning the $2,000 fee contained in Chapter 17.54.010 of the Municipal Code. The $2,000 fee is is multiplied times the parking spaces not provid- ed. Mr. O'Riordan stated the requirement was unworkable and requested it be deleted from the Municipal Code. Mayor Dannels stated the Planning Commission considers amendments to the Zoning Regulations contained in the Code. When appropriate, the Commis- sion forwards a recommendation for such revisions to the Board of Trustees for their consideration. Town Administrator Hill acknowledged receipt of, and read aloud, a letter dated October 28, 1986 submitted by F. Ross Brown. Mr. Brown also requested deletion of the $2,000 parking fee. Mr. Paul Van Horn also addressed the Board of Trustees concerning Town's water rates. Mr. Van Horn stated the water rates are excessive, prohibiting residents from maintaining a lawn. The recent 10% increase in rates will compound this problem. Mr. Van Horn added, EPURA had improved main street; however, perhaps now was the time to reassess the value of retaining the Authority. Town Administrator Hill read a letter submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sklar dated October 2, 1986. Mr. Sklar commended the Light and Power Department for services rendered during a storm September 24, 1986. Mayor Dannels advised the next Town Board meeting will held Wednesday, November 12th due to Veterans Day. There being no further business, g adlc:rned. ayor • (.7;`)A-,1 Town Clerk