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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1987-04-14Minutes of a ark, Larimer County, Colorado, 14 , 1987_ regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the ..14.th day of AprAl , A. D. 19.87. at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Also Present: Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Absent: Dale G. Hill, None Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Mark T. Brown, Milan A. Dickinson, David Habecker, George J. Hix Minutes of the regular meeting held March 24, 1987 were submitted 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 Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held March 26, 1987 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 Light and Power Committee meeting held April 2, 1987 were read. Trustee Hix, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion. A member of the audience suggested the "MV Planner" computer program be purchased in lieu of the "Lotus". Mayor Dannels advised the suggestion would be forwarded to Finance Officer Vavra. The motion passed unanimously. Trustee Hix moved a public hearing be scheduled for May 26, 1987 to consider: (1) a 6.8% electric rate increase for all rate classifications, and (2) staff be authorized to proceed with the publication notice and mailing of the informational letter advising of the proposed rate increase to all rural electric consumers. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Water Committee meeting held April 9, 1987 were read. Trustee Dickinson, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved. 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 passed and adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THE SAME PERTAINING TO BULK RATE WATER USERS Trustee Brown questioned the Town's liability in the quality of water provided following delivery to the "master meter." Town Attorney White suggested the following sentence be included under Section 13.38.110 - "Any change in the quality of water after delivery to the master meter is not the responsibility of the Town." Trustee Barker seconded the motion, as amended, and it Board of Trustees - April 14, 1987 - Page two passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown, Dickinson, Habecker and Hix. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared said Ordi- nance duly passed and adopted and ordered it numbered 4-87 and published according to law. Minutes of the Stanley Park Committee meeting held April 10, 1987 were read. Trustee Hix, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels continued the public hearing to consider Special Review 87-4 for the Fun City Slide Modification, 375 Moraine Avenue (Kinnie). Testimony in "favor" of the request was offered by Bill Van Horn (representing the owner), Judy Kob (who stated careful consideration must be given on the effect such a proposal would have on the economy and the advantage of having "fun things to do" in the community), Linda Gordon (who stated it was an advantage to Estes Park to have entertainment for the entire family), Lou Canaiy (who stated Mr. Kinnie ran a clean and neat operation and it was fun for the youngsters), and Art Bevacqua (who stated it was only common sense to allow the request). Testimony in "opposition" was heard from the following: Ray Lindsey/EVIA (the EVIA Board is opposed to the height exemption), Tucker Wood/ARD (the ARD Board opposes the request based upon the Town's policy/philosophy concerning non -conforming additions and aesthetic value), Anna Chabas (who stated she does not desire to see Estes Park turned into an "amusement park"), Larry Moss (who read a prepared statement and urged denial of the request), Steve Komito (who urged the Board to consider content of the public input not the number of people opposing the request, and main- taining responsible and respectable action), and Seymour Graham (who warned of the Town establishing a "precedent"). Rebuttal, in "favor" of the request was heard from Bill Van Horn who clarified the allowable height limit, reviewed the Special Review process, and urged the Town to consider the facts that had been presented - not personal opinions; Judy Kob and Lou Canaiy. Rebuttal in "opposition" to the request was not offered. Corre- spondence was received from Al Sager, Chairman/Planning Commis- sion, Janet West, Jane Cornell, Clarke Becker, Steve Komito, and Marj Dunmire. There being no further testimony, Mayor Dannels declared said public hearing closed. Items of clarification and/or comments were offered by Trustees Brown, Habecker, Hix and Aldrich. Whereupon Trustee Aldrich moved Special Review Request 87-4 for the Fun City Slide Modification be approved. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Amended Plat of Lots 16 and 17, DeVille Subdivision, submit- ted by Wilson and Romona Rains was presented. The owners are proposing to combine two (2) existing lots into one (1) lot for the purpose of constructing an addition to the existing building. Planner Stamey stated all three (3) conditions placed on the plat by the Planning Commission had been met, adding staff must verify placement of one (1) property pin. Trustee Brown moved the Amended Plat of Lots 16 and 17, DeVille Subdivision be approved. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code pertaining to adoption of the National Electrical Code, 1987 Edition. Those speaking in "favor" Light and Power Director Dekker. There were no persons speaking in "opposition." Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared said public hearing closed. Trustee Hix introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following Ordinance and moved it be passed and adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THE SAME PERTAINING TO BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1987 EDITION Board of Trustees - April 14, 1987 - Page three Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Brown, Dickinson, Habecker and Hix. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared said Ordinance duly passed and adopted and ordered it numbered 5-87 and published according to law. Dorothy Irwin/Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies submitted a Bond Park Use Permit Application for use of the Park September 19 and 20, 1987 for the annual Arts and Crafts Festival. Town Adminis- trator Hill confirmed acceptance of the Insurance Certificate. Trustee Hix moved the application be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Barker, the Town's Representative for the Larimer-Weld Regional Council of Governments (LW -COG), advised the Trustees of recent discussion by member municipalities concerning continued participation in LW -COG. LW -COG is in need of a "statement of intent" from the Town. Fort Lupton, Greeley and Loveland have advised the LW -COG Governing Board they do not intend to continue participation due to financial reasons. Town Administrator Hill stated four alternatives addressing membership dues have been received. Programs such as the 208 Water Quality, transporta- tion, and technical assistance will continue; various other programs that would benefit the Town have been completed. LW -COG administers funding through various Federal Grants; such funding is no longer available. Due to the need of a six-month notice, Trustee Hix moved the Town submit an official statement of intent indicating the Town's desire to discontinue membership. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich moved the following liquor license renewal applications be approved: Big Horn Cafe, Inc., Beer and Wine, 401 W. Elkhorn Avenue Deer Ridge, Inc., dba National Park Village South, 3.2% Retail Beer License, off -premises, 900 Moraine Avenue Deer Ridge, Inc., dba The Other Restaurant, Hotel and Restaurant, includes Extended Hours, 900 Moraine Avenue Sgt. Pepperwood's, Beer and Wine, 101 W. Elkhorn Avenue KLB, Ltd., dba Stanley Restaurant and Lounge, Hotel and Restaurant, 222 Wonderview Avenue, includes Extended Hours Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Brown moved the Manager Registration Application submit- ted by Cecil R. McGlothlen for Friar's Restaurant be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich introduced and Town Administrator Hill read in full, the following Resolution and moved it be adopted: R E S O L U T I ON 5-87 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: That the filing date of the application for a Hotel and Restaurant License, to sell malt, vinous and spirituous liquor filed by Loyd 0. and Betty A. Minor, dba TOP OF THE PARK, Estes Park, Colorado, is April 9, 1987, 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 May 12, 1987 at 7:30 P.M., and that the neighborhood boundaries for the purpose of said application and hearing shall be the area included within a radius of 2.92 miles as measured from the center of the applicant's property. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees - April 14, 1987 - Page four Trustee Habecker moved the "change of ownership" and "change of trade name" from Terry and Marsha Phillips dba Crags Lodge and Glass Wall Restaurant to International Leisure Enterprises, Inc., dba Golden Eagle Resort, 300 Riverside Drive for a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, including Extended Hours and Manager Registration be approved. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels submitted the name of Peter Hondius for appointment to the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority (EPURA) to replace the vacancy left by Lyle Frantz. The term expires September 14, 1988. Trustee Hix moved Peter Hondius be appointed as Commis- sioner to EPURA with his term expiring September 14, 1988. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Town Administrator Hill read in full a letter of gratitude and support for Lieutenant Bob Elste submitted by members of the Police Department. Mayor Dannels read in full a letter recogniz- ing Lt. Elste's performance submitted by Town Administrator Hill and presented a "Certificate of Achievement" plus a cash award of $500.00 to Lt. Elste. The award certified excellence in filling the position of Chief of Police during February 4 - April 13, 1987. Mayor Dannels also introduced the newly -appointed Chief of Police, David Racine. Mayor Dannels advised the Town Board meeting scheduled April 28, 1987 had been cancelled and that a "special" Town Board meeting will take place May 1, 1987 at 2:00 P.M. Following completion of all agenda items, comments from the audience. Lou Canaiy Public Safety Committee minutes for the 1987 and requested confirmation that proposed indoor arena had been postponed. (1) the election has been postponed and scheduled on April 28th at 7:30 P.M. in discuss public comment on the arena. Mayor Dannels requested requested a copy of the meeting held March 26, the election for the Mr. Canaiy was advised (2) a meeting has been Room 200 to receive and There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor Town Clerk