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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1986-11-12&atut a &desjark, LarimerCountolomdo, November 12 19 86 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 12th day of hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor..RN.Q...TPIll George J. Hix November , A. D. 19 86 at regular meeting Present: Mayor Pro Tern Hix Trustees: Also Present: Atiskvit Absent: Dale G. Hill, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Mayor H. B. Dannels Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Mark T. Brown, David Habecker, Paula L. Laing Due to the absence of Mayor Dannels, Mayor Pro Tem Hix conducted the meeting. Minutes of the regular meeting held October 28, 1986 were submit- ted and approved. Trustee Barker 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 Office under this date, and made a part of the record of these proceedings by reference thereto). Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Stanley Park Committee meeting held October 29, 1986 were read. Trustee Aldrich, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved in two separate motions, as fol- lows: (1) deletion of the following sentence - "Following discussion, the Committee recommends proceeding with the project with the goal of a bond election;.." Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously; (2) approval of the Stanley Park recommendation - "Following discussion, the Committee recommends proceeding with the project with the goal of a bond election;" Trustee Habecker seconded the motion. Testimony was heard from the following citizens: Richard Wood. In summary, Mr. Wood stated the indoor arena was an unrealistic aspiration of success. The Town transferred $174,580 to the Stanley Park budget in 1986. Thus far, revenues collected to off -set this transfer have resulted in a $96,000 deficit. By approving a bond election, the Board of Trustees implied support of the project. In final analysis, the benefits to construct such an arena should outweigh the cost for many years to come. Judy Hoxsey, Direc- tor/Estes Park Public Library. Ms. Hoxsey stated neither she nor the Library Board were against an indoor arena; however, concern was expressed with the fact that voters would be requested to approve a General Obligation Bond Issue. The Library Board is continuing their efforts to form a Library District; formation of a District should alleviate a transfer of funds to the Library from the Town's General Fund. Ms. Hoxsey also stated that should voters approve a Two Million Dollar bond issue, the Town's bonding limit would be greatly affected; approval of a Sales Tax Revenue Bond would not jeopardize the Town's bonding capacity. Rick Russell, Vice President/Estes Park Horse Show and Rodeo Committee. Mr. Russell stated the indoor arena issue had been discussed for approximately ten years; during the past six months a great deal of progress had been accomplished in achieving the HSRC's goal of constructing a multi -purpose facility. As re- quested, a pro -forma budget had been prepared and submitted. In Mr. Russell's opinion, the facility is a sound investment. Mr. Russell requested members of the audience to display their support by standing; a number of citizens complied with the Board of Trustees - November 12, 1986 - Page two request. Jay Stone. Mr. Stone stated Stanley Park is not a top-quality facility in the 80's; he would like to see the arena constructed. In his opinion, approval of a bond election by the Board of Trustees neither endorsed nor disapproved the indoor arena; the election would merely give the voters an opportunity to voice their opinion. Dennis McHenry, President/EVIA. Mr. McHenry advised EVIA has voted to support the arena. There being no further testimony, the Board of Trustees offered the following statements: Trustee Habecker - approval of the Stanley Park minutes merely authorized the project to proceed to determine the feasibility of the facility. The arena could strengthen the tax base which could in turn make a new library more affordable. If requested, Trustee Habecker would give the same effort to the Library as he has given Stanley Park. Trustee Barker stated he, in particular, was not rushing into the project. He had reviewed the figures supplied by the HRSC and was comfortable with their projections. Approval of the minutes did not "lock" the Town into a General Obligation Bond Issue. Trustee Brown stated he also had reviewed the figures and stated they were "believable." The Trustees indicated their support to the Library two months ago by adopting an Ordinance requesting formation of a Library District. The Library is an important facet of the community; however, a $2 Million library could not be constructed without formation of a Library District. Trustee Laing stated that should she vote for approval of the minutes allowing the indoor arena project to proceed at this time, it should not be construed that she would automatically approve a bond election. Upon a thorough review of the final design, costs, etc., the Trustees would consider an Ordinance calling for an election. Trustee Laing added, a Library District must be "sold" to the general public and the Library Board should continue to work toward that goal. There being no further discussion, the motion passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown, Habecker, Hix and Laing. Those voting "No" none. Trustee Aldrich advised when additional information is available, the Board of Trustees would be invited to attend a "study ses- sion." Mayor Pro Tem Hix reiterated those statements made by Trustee Laing, adding the voters must be given an opportunity to voice their opinion. Trustee Aldrich advised Rick Russell has been appointed to serve on the Stanley Park Sub -Committee. Minutes of the Administrative Committee meeting held October 30, 1986 were read. Trustee Laing moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Brown questioned the impact to the Town in revising the payroll schedule from having a payday twice/month to having a payday every two weeks. Town Administrator Hill advised that in the long run, the Town should realize a savings in converting to a payday every two weeks. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich moved the following liquor license renewal applications be approved: China Town Super Sea Food, Hotel and Restaurant License, 160 South Saint Vrain Avenue Estes Park Elks BPOE #2617, Club License, 1010 West Elkhorn Avenue. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Brown moved the Transfer of Ownership from Mike and Diane Rambeau to Akron Diesel Sales and Service, Inc. (Delmar and Sheryl Mason) for the Rocky Mountain Drive -In Liquor Store, 338 West Riverside Drive be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich introduced, and Town Clerk O'Connor read in full, the following Resolution and moved it be adopted: Board of Trustees - November 12, 1986 - Page three RESOLUTION 25-86 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: That the filing date of the application for a 3.2% Beer License, off premises, to sell malt liquor filed by Estes Park Enterprises, Inc., dba PARK WAY FOODS, 401 East Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado, is November 12, 1986, and it is hereby ordered that a public hearing on said application shall be held in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 170 MacGregor Avenue, on December 16, 1986 at 7:30 P.M., and that the neighborhood boundaries for the purpose of said appli- cation and hearing shall be the area included within a radius of 3.08 miles as measured from the center of the applicant's property. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. William Zimmerman submitted his resignation from the Estes Park Public Library Board of Trustees effective October 5, 1986. With regret, Trustee Laing moved Mr. Zimmerman's resignation be approved. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. No correspondence was received. Town Administrator Hill acknowl- edged receipt of a report computing the total number of checks issued, total amount refunded, and the average dollar refund for the Elderly Tax Refund Program. Mayor Pro Tem Hix expressed appreciation to the number of citi- zens attending the Town Board meeting. Trustee Brown expressed sympathy to the Webermeier family in the death of John Webermeier. Mr. Webermeier was a deeply -committed individual who contributed and had a strong belief in Estes Park. The entire Board expressed condolences stating John Webermeier will be sorely missed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor Town Clerk