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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1988-06-14Zaftin iiif'7,15 .1 lima, Lorimer County, Colorado, Minutes of a regular June 14, , 19..ER3_ 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 JAne , A. D. 19. S8. at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: AkoPmsent: Gary Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Abie/114 Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Absent: None Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett, David Habecker, George J. Hix Mayor Dannels called the meeting of the Town Board to order at 7:30 P.M. Minutes of the Town Board meeting held May 24, 1988 were submit- ted and approved. Trustee Barker moved the bills, as presented be allowed and paid, and that the Town Clerk ProTem 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. Doug Rames, District Engineer/State Highway Department, appeared before the Trustees to present the U. S. Highway 36/State Highway 7 Intersection reconstruction. The Department modified the reconstruction plan pursuant to comments received during the public meeting held May 19, 1988. The proposed east -bound acceleration lane on Highway 36 was eliminated to allow limited parallel parking adjacent to the Lutheran Church; the curb and gutter will be extended to First Street; and the diagonal parking adjacent to the Village Square Shopping Center will not be eliminated at this time. Testimony was offered by Jim Knox who questioned the traffic light coordination, Wally Betts/Lutheran Church, who expressed concern in the loss of 60% of their parking spaces, and Darrell Barns/Village Square Shopping Center, who stated the diagonal parking adjacent to the shopping center is critical to the nine private businesses and to the value of the entire property. With regard to construction of a sidewalk adjacent to the Holiday Inn, Mr. Rames reported the motel is very willing to work with the State on this project. Lou Canaiy complimented the State Highway Department and stated the Department has made a valiant effort to cooperate with the citizens. Mr. Rames stated a copy of the revised plan will be available for review in the office of the Public Works Director. Stating the revised plan addresses most concerns expressed by the community, Trustee Habecker moved the revised reconstruction plan be favorably recommended to the Colorado Department of Highways. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Steve Jackson, Boudreaux and Jackson, CPAs presented the Compre- hensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended Decem- ber 31, 1987. Mr. Jackson offered an overview of the report and stated staff is doing a very good job in managing the Town's finances. Public Safety Committee. Town Administrator Klaphake reviewed the May 26, 1988 minutes of the Public Safety Committee. Fire Chief Rumley and Assistant Chief Watson expressed safety concerns Board of Trustees - June 14, 1988 - Page two with regard to Riverside Plaza. Administrator Klaphake stated the right-of-way was platted and little could be done at this time to redesign the project. Chief Rumley requested the Town instruct EPURA to follow current procedure and route proposed development plans to the Fire Department for comment. Administrator Klaphake will attempt to improve communications between both entities. Trustee Garrett moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Light and Power Committee. Town Administrator Klaphake reviewed the June 2, 1988 minutes of the Light and Power Committee. Trustee Hix introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following ordinance and moved it be passed and adopted: AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed by the follow- ing votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Dickinson, Garrett, Habecker, and Hix. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared said ordinance duly passed and adopted and ordered it numbered 13-88 and published according to law. Light and Power Director Dekker reviewed the schedule for the new service building facility. A special Light and Power Committee meeting has been scheduled for June 21st at 3:00 P.M. to review the proposals and forward a recommendation to the Town Board. Director Dekker also introduced Richard Matzke, the Electrical Engineer. Trustee Hix commented on the Long's Peak Scottish Highland Festival request for financial assistance in purchasing underground wiring for installation at the Baseball Fields. Dr. Durward suggested the Town offset the cost by purchasing an ad in the Festival Newsletter. Trustee Hix reiterated the Town does not have a policy in place concerning "advertising", therefore, the request was denied. There being no additional discussion, Trustee Hix moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Water Committee. Town Administrator Klaphake reviewed the minutes of the Water Committee held June 9, 1988. Public Works Director Widmer briefed the Trustees on the 1988 Capital Improve- ment Program and the selection of a consultant. Staff and the Committee recommended acceptance of the proposal submitted by HDR Engineering Company. Bill Van Horn stated his engineering firm joined McLaughlin Water Engineers and also submitted a proposal. Mr. Van Horn introduced Fred Cannon/McLaughlin, who stated his firm was the third lowest bidder. Mr. Cannon reported the project should be awarded based upon loyalty, professionalism, and overall cost savings, and suggested the three lowest firms be entitled to an interview. The Water Committee also discussed an appeal of the tap fee determination for Aspenbrook submitted by Phil Moenning. Trustee Habecker declared a potential "conflict of interest" and stated he would not participate in discussion or vote. Bill Van Horn reviewed the additional documents presented to the Committee and stated that in an effort to negotiate, if the Town was willing to grant a 2" water tap with up to 2,000 fixture value units, Mr. Moenning would trade-in/abandon any existing taps. Administrator Klaphake advised Town Attorney White had reviewed the additional information and had concluded there would be no change in his legal opinion. Town Administrator Klaphake confirmed this option would result in zero revenue to the Water Fund. Trustee Dickinson moved the Phil Moenning item be deleted from the minutes and referred back to the Water Committee for further review. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Administrative Committee. Town Administrator Klaphake reviewed the minutes of the Administrative Committee held June 10, 1988. Board of Trustees - June 14, 1988 - Page three Finance Officer Vavra reviewed his memorandum concerning the Investment Policy. Trustee Hix moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held June 2, 1988 were submitted and read in full. Trustee Hix introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following ordinance and moved it be passed and adopted: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, TO BE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ELM ROAD ADDITION Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed by the follow- ing votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Dickinson, Garrett, Habecker, and Hix. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared said ordinance duly passed and adopted and ordered it numbered 14-88 and published according to law. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider the Amended Plat of Lot 12, Park View Estates and Lot 13, Little Prospect Mountain Addition. Planner Stamey reported the Attorney's Certificate had not been received nor had the property pins been properly placed, therefore, the hearing should be continued. Trustee Hix moved the public hearing be continued to June 28, 1988. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Town Administrator Klaphake reviewed a request to amend the C-D Downtown Commercial Use Regulations submitted by Ralph Haber. Planner Stamey submitted a memorandum dated June 7, 1988 which was also reviewed. Bill Van Horn stated the applicant desires to make available a place for merchants to store their merchandise. With existing zoning, Mr. Haber is in a dilemma as to the devel- opment of this vacant property. Town Attorney White advised any potential relief would require a revision to the Zoning Regu- lations. Pursuant to state law, the variance procedure is not available in this instance. Staff stated the proposed use it not suitable for this property. Trustee Habecker moved the Board of Trustees take no action on this request. Trustee Garrett second- ed the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Garrett, and Habecker. Those voting "No" Trustees Dickinson and Hix. Trustee Aldrich introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following ordinance and moved it be passed and adopted: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF BANNERS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 17.66.190 (B) (5) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed by the follow- ing votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Dickinson, Garrett, Habecker, and Hix. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared said ordinance duly passed and adopted and ordered it numbered 15-88 and published according to law. The Trustees reviewed a preliminary copy of the Park Management Regulations. Town Attorney White stated a waiver concerning Occupation and Local Sales Tax Licenses cannot be allowed which would differentiate between profit and non-profit organizations. Pursuant to the Municipal Code, the Town must collect a $50 Occupation License fee and $1.00 Local Sales Tax License. The Trustees expressed concern with assessing a $51 fee to non-profit organizations. Following discussion, Trustee Barker moved the Park Management Regulations be approved, directing Town Attorney White to investigate methods whereby the Town could refund/donate Board of Trustees - June 14, 1988 - Page four an amount not -to -exceed $50.00 to the non-profit organizations. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Hix moved the Tavern Liquor License Renewal application submitted by the Holiday Inn of Estes Park, 101 South Saint Vrain Avenue be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Hix moved the Change of Ownership and Change of Trade Name Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License submitted by Connie Sue Vincent, dba FIORI'S TOP OF THE PARK, 145 E. Elkhorn Avenue be approved. Ms. Vincent stated the liquor license would be treated as a service to their customers; a bar would not be established. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience. Lou Canaiy questioned the amount of funds and/or services the Town contributed toward the Long's Peak Scottish Festival. Mayor Dannels suggested Mr. Canaiy refer his question to staff. Trustee Barker reported that through the Advertising Committee, a substantial investment is made to advertise the Festival. Stanley Park has also contributed by allowing use of the fairgrounds. Trustee Habecker stated that during the Board's Retreat, several issues were addressed, and requested the Board of Trustees include discussion on the future of the ski area and all programs administered by the Estes Park Recreation and Park District. Town Administrator Klaphake reported that concerning the Retreat, the final report should be received shortly; a press release will be prepared. Trustee Barker encouraged Town Administrator Klaphake to meet with the Volunteer Fire Department. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 9:46 P.M. (-1;i J. . . Town Clerk