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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1986-06-24&Lim estrs Park, Lorimer County, Colorado, June 24 19 86 Xabigrliqc 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 24th day of June , A. D. 19 86 at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Dale G. Hill, Also Present: Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Absent: None Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Mark T. Brown, David Habecker, George J. Hix, Paula L. Laing Minutes of the regular meeting held June 10, 1986 were submitted and approved. Trustee Hix 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 Office of the Town Clerk under this date, and made a part of the record of these proceedings by reference thereto). Trustee Laing seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown, Habecker, Hix and Laing. Those voting "No" none. Minutes of the Water Committee meeting held June 12, 1986 were read. Trustee Hix, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held June 12, 1986 were read. Trustee Brown, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the "Special" Light and Power Committee meeting held June 24, 1986 were also read. Trustee Laing, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held June 17, 1986 were submitted. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider Special Review Request #86-2 (Revised) for Rocky Mountain Park Tour Company. Mr. Pedersen was seeking approval to relocate the headquarters of the tour office from 1675 Colorado 66 (outside Town Limits) to 231 Moraine Avenue. Those speaking in "favor" of the request: Mr. Chris Pedersen, President/Rocky Mountain Park Tour Company. There were no persons speaking in "opposition". Mayor Dannels declared said hearing closed. Trustee Brown moved Special Review Request #86-2 (Revised) be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Bus parking, loading and unloading shall occur only on the site, not on Moraine Avenue. 2. Customer parking be modified by moving the parking area shown next to the building, to the north lot -line. 3. Parking will not occur within the 8' setback and that the 8' setback line be delineated through the use of Board of Trustees - June 24, 1986 - Page two fencing or landscaping materials, extending from the north lot -line approximately 20' to the south. 4. Indicate bus parking, loading and unloading areas on the development plan. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider Special Review Request #86-3 for the United Methodist Church of Estes Park. The church was seeking approval of a building height greater than 30'. Those speaking in "favor" Mr. Paul Kochevar, representing the owners. There were no persons speaking in "opposition" to the request. Mayor Dannels declared said hearing closed. Trustee Barker moved Special Review Request #86-3 be approved subject to the following condition: 1. At the earliest planting season upon completion of Phase I construction, five (5) Ponderosa Pine Trees be installed on the north side of the building. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider Special Review Request #86-4 for a Recreational Fishing Pond. Those speaking in "favor": Mr. Paul Kochevar who was representing the owners. Mr. Kochevar stated objection to condition #12 as set by the Planning Commission whereby a 10' strip of land paralleling U. S. Highway 36 would be reserved for future highway right-of-way. The owners were willing to dedicate a public access easement and construct an 8' wide walkway. At the time the owners obtained an access permit from the State Highway Department, the Department did not stipulate an additional easement of 10' would be required. Planning Commission Chairman Al Sager stated the Commission recognized and modified the State Highway request from a 20' right-of-way to a reservation of 10'. Mr. Ed Petersen requested clarification with regard to enforce- ment of landscaping regulations. Planner Stamey advised enforce- ment is fully authorized by zoning regulations. Planner Stamey stated the owners would be required to add the pedestrian access easement to the plat prior to recording. Ms. Rebecca Cooper, owner/Trout Haven Ponds, expressed concern whether or not the community could support two identical entertainment operations such as fishing ponds. Following no additional testimony, Mayor Dannels declared said hearing closed. Trustee Brown commented that following examination of the site, public safety would best be served by providing for a future turn lane and moved Special Review Request #86-4 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Vegetation along the Big Thompson riverbank, including Coniferous trees, not be removed or disturbed, except for 10' openings in the willows every 40' and in a limited area where the diversion and outlet channels are constructed. This area and vegetation should be shown on the development plan, with "no removal" note. 2. Initial development include the provision of 36 parking spaces. 3. Parking area is paved in accordance with Town stan- dards. 4. Relocate the driveway to the east. 5. At the driveway entrance, provide for "island" exten- sion. 6. Dedication of public access easement extending, generally, from the northeast corner of the site, south to the Big Thompson River, then paralleling the river to the southwest lot corner. Board of Trustees - June 24, 1986 - Page three 7. Construction of an 8' wide walkway paralleling U. S. Highway 36, extending to each side lot -line. 8. Installation of required landscaping as part of initial development and parking lot construction. 9. Details of the diversion structure showing the 6" waterline location should be indicated on the develop- ment plan. A Floodplain Development Permit will be required for this structure and for the construction of the pond. 10. The floodplain boundary shown on the development plan does not coincide with the Town's floodplain maps. 11. Approval of the development plan in no way waives or prevents the Town from objection to any diversion of water from the Big Thompson River that would impair any of the Town's water rights. 12. A 10' strip paralleling U. S. Highway 36 be reserved for future highway right-of-way. 13. The pedestrian access easement should be indicated on the development plan prior to recording. Trustee Laing seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider Special Review Request #86-5 for a trampoline jump addition at "Fun City." Mr. Paul Kochevar, representing the owner, stated the owner was experiencing difficulty in negotiating with the proper- ty owners and requested the application be withdrawn. Mayor Dannels declared said hearing closed. Trustee Hix moved Special Review Request #86-5 be withdrawn. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Paul Kochevar, representing the owners, submitted the Spruce Lake Annexation Request which is located east of Marys Lake Road, south of the Big Thompson River. The owners have agreed to provide a pedestrian/bicycle path easement and have submitted such an agreement. The Town received the agreement June 23, 1986. Planner Stamey outlined his June 24, 1986 memorandum addressing the easement agreement. In summary, the memorandum requested modifications to Paragraph 2: include a statement that would allow access by the public to the south bank of the Big Thompson River, allow use of the easement when an "off -site" connection is made to a public right-of-way or easement; Para- graph 3: delete the statement containing a "reversion clause"; Paragraph 4: installation of fencing and lighting by the Town is more appropriately addressed at the design stage and should not be a part of this agreement; Paragraph 5: legal issues to be addressed by Town Attorney White. Trustee Laing moved the Spruce Lake Annexation Request be continued to allow both parties an opportunity to resolve the aforementioned issues. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Brown introduced, and Town Administrator Hill read aloud, the following amended Ordinance for final reading: AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING THE LARIMER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE BOULDER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO SUBMIT THE QUESTIONS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ESTES VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT AND OF AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM TAX LEVY FOR THE PROPOSED DISTRICT, IF ESTABLISHED, TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE PROPOSED DISTRICT Town Administrator Hill commented the amendment revised the maximum tax levy to be made by each County for District purposes from 3 mills to 2.8 mills. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Board of Trustees - June 24, 1986 - Page four Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown, Habecker, Hix and Laing. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared said Ordi- nance duly adopted and ordered it numbered 12-86 and published according to law. Ms. Elaine Hostmark/President, Library Board, expressed the Board's appreciation in the Town's support in this project. Trustee Aldrich moved the Special Events Liquor Permits for July 19 and September 6, 1986 submitted by the Estes Park Elks Club be approved. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unani- mously. Trustee Brown introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following Resolution and moved it be adopted: R E S O L U T I ON 12-86 WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park receives funds and monies from various sources; and WHEREAS, it is the duty of the Town Treasurer to deposit said funds pursuant to law; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has determined that it is in the best interests of the Town that the Town Treasurer be authorized to invest and deposit funds accord- ing to the authority granted by this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: The Town Treasurer is authorized to deposit funds and monies that come into his possession by virtue of his office as follows: 1. In state and/or national banks having their principal office in Colorado. 2. Savings and Loan Associations having their principal office in Colorado as follows: A. Home Federal Savings and Loan Fort Collins B. Bankwestern Savings Denver C. Empire Savings and Loan Denver D. Sun Savings Denver E. Colorado Savings Longmont 3. In bonds of the United States; in interest -bearing obligations issued by any corporation, agency or authority created by an Act of the United States Congress; in such bonds as are a direct general obligation o the State of Colorado; in bonds of school districts or municipalities of the State of Colorado not in default; in county bonds or county warrants; or in any other type of security or foil!" of investment authorized by Part 6 of Article 75 of Title 24, C.R.S., or by any other law of this state. Town Treasurer Vavra reported on the Public Deposit Placement Service (PDPS) offered by Central Bank of Denver. PDPS offers a viable alternative to the bidding process by providing investors with a "one -stop" access to commercial bank rates outside their immediate area. The service is free to public investors. By use Board of Trustees - June 24, 1986 - Page five of "wire transfers" the Town will receive same day service. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Mark Palissard, representing the Estes Park Jaycees, appeared before the Trustees seeking a $500 guarantee for a fireworks display July 4, 1986. The Town has authorized such a guarantee for the past five years. Local Merchants and Accommodations Firms also contribute to the display. The Jaycees have obtained insurance and a licensed pyrotechnician. Trustee Hix moved the Town guarantee $500 to the Estes Park Jaycees for the July 4th fireworks display. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience. Mr. Lou Canaiy questioned the length of time the "grandfather clause" was in effect concerning compli- ance of the Sign Code for the Beaver Point Addition. Public Works Director Widmer advised the addition was annexed in 1982; the clause is in effect for 61/2 years or 1989. Mr. Canaiy also encouraged adoption of an Ordinance prohibiting wind towers or like structures. Trustee Brown stated the Urban Growth Area Study would address such land use restrictions. Trustee Brown urged all parties involved to adopt the Study as soon as possible. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor (0 Town Clerk