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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1987-01-13fun of IlEetes ',park/ Lorimer County, Colorado, Minutes of a regular January 13 1987 meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town HoII in said Town of Estes Park on the _13th day of January , A. D. 1987_ at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Mark T. Brown, David Habecker, Paula L. Laing Dale G. Hill, Also Present: Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Absent: Trustee George J. Hix Minutes of the regular meeting held December 16, 1986 were submitted and approved. Trustee Brown 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 Laing seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held December 18, 1986 were read. Ralph Ramey has rescinded his resignation, therefore, Trustee Brown, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved contingent upon the deletion of paragraph two pertaining to the aforementioned. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Barker moved the Mayor be authorized to execute an Agreement between Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heron, the National Park Service and the Town pertaining to installation and maintenance of radio equipment located on Prospect Mountain. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Stanley Park Committee meeting held December 22, 1986 were read. Trustee Aldrich, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich moved the Mayor be authorized to execute the 1987 Rodeo Agreement between Walter Alsbaugh and the Town. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Light and Power Committee meeting held January 8, 1987 were 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 December 16, 1986 were submitted. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 17.66 of the Sign Code pertaining to "string lights." Those speaking in "favor" of the amendment: Scott Webermeier, National Park Village South. Mr. Webermeier stated he requested letters from area residents concerning the string lights which were being used on his property; Mayor Dannels confirmed receipt of the letters. Mr. Webermeier requested Item #3 requiring the intensity to be no greater than five (5) watts be revised to allow 71/2 watts. Such a revision would also revise Item 4 describing the model number of the bulb. Adding the 71/2 watt bulb Board of Trustees - January 13, 1987 - Page two is more durable, Mr. Webermeier concluded his testimony. Maynard Brown, Crowley's High Country Restaurant/Lake Estes Resort confirmed his support and also stated the 71/2 watt bulb would be most appropriate. Those speaking in "opposition": Al Sager, Chairman/Estes Park Planning Commission. Mr. Sager advised Member Komito had commented the present Sign Code was adequate and had worked well over the years. Mr. Sager expressed concern that the amendment would allow proliferation of the string lights. Attendance by only one citizen took place during the public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission. The Sign Code had been well received over the past seven years, providing adequate visual communication. The following correspondence, all in support, was received and read aloud: Jay & Fran Grooters/Colorado Cottages Estes Park Accommodations Association Estes Park Area Chamber of Commerce Robert E. Bemiss Lew J. Wallace Mayor Dannels declared said hearing closed. Comments were heard from the following: Trustee Brown. In summary, upon adoption of the 1976 Sign Code, string lights were not commonly used; integ- rity of the Side Code would not be compromised by the amendment; revisions to various codes may be required from time to time; proliferation could be minimized due to the number of large, glaring fixtures being reduced; lack of knowledge on behalf of the public that currently, use of such lights does not conform to the Sign Code; and adequate protection of the public safety and welfare. Trustee Laing, who expressed concern on the possible proliferation, impact on special occasions, and spacing intervals of the bulbs. Trustee Aldrich, who questioned outlining of architectural features of a building, and proliferation. Trustee Habecker, who stated there has not been a public outcry against string lights, therefore, it could be interpreted the public was in favor of the amendment. Concerning the actual size of the bulb, Public Works Director Widmer reported that upon extensive research, staff had determined the 5 watt bulb was most appropri- ate. There being no further discussion, Trustee Brown in- troduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following Ordinance and moved it be adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.66 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THE SAME PERTAINING TO STRING LIGHTS Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown and Habecker. Those voting "No" Trustee Laing. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared said Ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 1-87 and published according to law. Trustee Brown moved the Mayor be authorized execute a Contract pertaining to the Transportation Development Program between the State of Colorado and the Town. Trustee Laing seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Jack Rumley, Chief, Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department submit- ted an application for a Use Permit for Bond Park September 5 and 6, 1987 to benefit Muscular Dystrophy. The Department will be sponsoring a "Craft Fair" which will include approximately 60 booths. Trustee Barker moved the Application be approved. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Chief Rumley also presented the Fire Department's Annual Reports. The following were elected as officers at a regular Fireman's Meeting: Jack Rumley Chief Jim Watson First Assistant Chief Gary McCracken Second Assistant Chief Mark Chrastil Secretary/Treasurer Board of Trustees - January 13, 1987 - Page three Trustee Laing moved the aforementioned officers be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Discussion followed concerning expenditures for 1986 which indicated a total of $25,340.15, assets of $30,740.82 and a report summarizing "man hours at the fire scene in 1986." The Town is awaiting information concerning its "fire rating." Mayor Dannels and the Board expressed appreciation to and commended the Fire Department for their performance during the past year. With regard to the closure of a portion of West Riverside Drive, Trustee Brown moved the Mayor be authorized to execute a "Waiver of Rights" in conjunction with the J. T. Clough Company. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following Ordinance and moved it be adopted: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARKING LOT ON WEST RIVERSIDE DRIVE, ESTES PARK, COLORADO Trustee Laing seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown, Habecker and Laing. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared said Ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 2-87 and published according to law. Trustee Laing moved the Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Renewal, which includes Extended Hours, submitted by The Inn at Estes Park be approved. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Brown moved the Beer and Wine Liquor License Renewal, which includes Extended Hours, submitted by the Molly B Restau- rant be approved contingent upon the issuance of a written warning to the restaurant owners pertaining to licensee respon- sibility. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Laing moved the Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Renewal submitted by Isabella Bird's Restaurant and Tavern be approved. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Town Clerk read in full a letter of resignation submitted by Trustee Paula L. Laing. The resignation will become effective January 16, 1987. Mayor Dannels and the Board expressed their appreciation for Trustee Laing's dedicated service to the community. With regret, Trustee Brown moved the resignation be accepted. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown and Habecker. Those voting "No" none. Those "Abstaining" Trustee Laing. A letter dated December 17, 1986, submitted by RiverSong Bed and Breakfast Inn was also read in full. The letter requested the Town adopt the colors of red and white as "official Town colors." Mayor Dannels referred the letter to the Advertising and Public Relations Committee. Mayor Dannels advised an appointment to fill the vacancy left by Trustee Laing will take place in the near future. Trustee Barker informed the Board of a "thank you" note submitted by President and Mrs. Reagan for the Estes Park Christmas Orna- ment. The Board commended EPURA in resolving the issue of condemnation with Larry Pierce and reiterated the need to conduct a study session to discuss future planning with the Authority. Trustee Brown suggested EPURA provide a list of projects for the next four (4) years which would include: (1) the cost of each proj- ect; (2) funding methods; (3) time -frame; and (4) possible land Board of Trustees - January 13, 1987 - Page four acquisition. Mayor Dannels stated the Joint Session meeting scheduled January 14, 1987 between EPURA and the Town would be an excellent opportunity to enter into such a dialog. Mayor Dannels also encouraged everyone to attend EPURA's Open House scheduled January 15, 1987. Al Sager joined the Board in recognizing Trustee Laing's service to the community. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor . . . x411 Town Clerk