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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1988-06-28fun [Il tsk aril, Larimer County, Colorado, June 28 19 88 Minutes of a rggUi.a ' 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 ...2$tt?.... day of June , A. D. 19. 8.8 at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by htlir ¢r ...Ac.ting .Mayor . Nnrbert..L...A1dri.Ch Acting Present: Mayor Norbert L. Trustees: David Barker, Aldrich Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett Also Present: Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney AtVetMt/ Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Absent: H. B. Dannels, Mayor George J. Hix, Mayor ProTem David Habecker, Trustee Acting Mayor Aldrich called the meeting of the Town Board to order at 7:30 P.M. Minutes of the Town Board meeting held June 14, 1988 were submit- ted and approved. Trustee Dickinson 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 Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held June 16, 1988 were read. Acting Mayor Aldrich moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Acting Mayor Aldrich conveyed the Chair to Trustee Barker. Minutes of the Special Light and Power Committee meeting held June 21, 1988 were read. Acting Mayor Aldrich declared a poten- tial "conflict of interest" and stated he would not participate in discussion nor vote. Trustee Garrett moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Barker, Dickinson, and Garrett. Those voting "No" none. Those "Abstain- ing" Acting Mayor Aldrich. Trustee Barker conveyed the Chair to Acting Mayor Aldrich. Minutes of the Stanley Park Committee meeting held June 27, 1988 were read. Acting Mayor Aldrich moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Acting Mayor Aldrich declared a public hearing to consider the zoning for Elm Road Addition. The Elm Road Addition annexation was approved by the Board of Trustees June 14, 1988. Planner Stamey reviewed the annexation plat and displayed a colored map which indicated the proposed Commercial Outlying (C-O) zoning for this 3.6 acre tract was compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. This addition will house the new Light and Power Service Facility. Town Administrator Klaphake reported that pursuant to concerns expressed by Bob Mitchell, etal, the Town would contact Mr. Mitchell in writing addressing those concerns, e.g.: the Town: will install 29 lightpoles; is making a strong commitment to address drainage, potential "glare", and landscaping; the request for a natural river path would be Board of Trustees - June 28, 1988 - Page two referred to the Public Works Committee; and the trucks will be "backed -into" the facility following the work day to help alleviate the sound of the warning buzzer. There were no persons speaking in "favor" of or in "opposition" to the proposed C-0 zoning, therefore, Acting Mayor Aldrich declared the public hearing closed. Acting Mayor Aldrich introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following ordinance and moved it be passed and adopted: AN ORDINANCE ZONING PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, KNOWN AS ELM ROAD ADDITION Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Dickinson, and Garrett. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Acting Mayor Aldrich declared the ordinance passed and adopted and ordered it numbered 16-88 and published according to law. Acting Mayor Aldrich 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 all con- ditions placed on the plat by the Planning Commission had been met, and the Attorney's Certificate had been submitted. There were no persons speaking in "favor" of or in "opposition" to the amended plat. Trustee Garrett questioned if the driveway with regard to access to Lot 13A for a potential condominium develop- ment had been addressed. Planner Stamey advised that during a meeting with the project engineer, the access issue had been resolved. Acting Mayor Aldrich declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Barker moved the aforementioned amended plat be approved. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held June 17, 1988 were submitted. Concerning the "conflict of interest" question, Town Attorney White advised board members cannot be required to leave the room. By declaring a conflict of interest, a member would cease all participation. In addition, a board member is not required to disclose the reason for such a conflict. Trustee Dickinson moved the Beer and Wine Liquor License renewal submitted by Village Pizza, Inc., dba VILLAGE PIZZA, 543 Big Thompson Avenue be approved. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Klaus Bismark/Stanley Restaurant and Lounge, 333 Wonderview Avenue, submitted a modification of premises application for the Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License. Mr. Bismark confirmed the intent to license the entire Stanley Hotel property. Town Administrator Klaphake stated the State Liquor Division may prefer certain buildings be included in lieu of the entire property; Mr. Bismark stated this option would also be agreeable. Trustee Dickinson moved the modification of premises for the aforementioned license be approved. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Dickinson moved the Tavern Liquor License renewal, including Extended Hours, submitted by Renaissance Management Group, Inc., dba Black Canyon Inn, 800 MacGregor Avenue be approved. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Louis O'Riordan addressed the Board of Trustees on the following issues: request to amend the agenda format to allow public comment on non -agenda items immediately following approval of the bills; support of Ski Estes Park; and repeal of the local sales tax on food. In summary, Mr. O'Riordan stated the Town should support the ski area with funding. The Recreation District may close the ski area if support is not given immediately; such a closure would negatively impact winter employment. Perhaps those funds allocated for advertising could also include advertising of Board of Trustees - June 28, 1988 - Page three Ski Estes Park. Mr. O'Riordan stated that if the Town does not offer substantial funding support to the District, the referendum repealing the local sales tax on food would be submitted. Acting Mayor Aldrich expressed his appreciation to Mr. O'Riordan for his comments, adding, the ski area is a grave concern to the entire community. Administrator Klaphake advised that staff is in the process of studying how the Town may be of assistance. Town Clerk O'Connor read in full a letter submitted by Franklin Farrel, President/Chamber of Commerce commending the Town for its beautification efforts in preparing the Town for the summer season. There being no further business, Acting Mayor Aldrich adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P.M. • Town Clerk