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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1988-09-271" (71V.er Irit auCounty,il of 'Estes Path larimer Colorado, SOPteillb27 Minutes of a 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 27th day of September hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor , A. D. 19.13.8. at regular meeting H. Bernerd Dannels Present Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Norbert L. Aldrich, Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett, David Habecker Also Present: AbietiV Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Absent: David Barker, Trustee George J. Hix, Trustee Mayor Dannels called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:30 P.M. Trustee Habecker moved the minutes of the Town Board meeting held September 6, 1988 and the minutes of the special Town Board meeting held September 20, 1988 be approved. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Garrett 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 Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held September 15, 1988 were read. Trustee Habecker moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held September 22, 1988 were read. Mr. Dan Hoben addressed the Board regarding speed violations occurring on Riverside Drive. The posted speed limit is 20 mph; however, vehicles are travelling at speeds of 30 - 50 mph. Mr. Hoben suggested the Town could be at risk for failing to enforce the speed limit. Mr. Hoben stated he had not received an answer to his letter from Chief Racine. As stated in the minutes, Chief Racine placed this street on the "special attention" list and also advised the Larimer County Sheriff's Department. Trustee Garrett moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Stanley Park Committee meeting held September 26, 1988 were read. Trustee Aldrich moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following resolution and moved it be passed and adopted: RESOLUTION 15-88 WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park has agreed to assist the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District with the advertising for the 1988-1989 Ski Estes Park ski season; and Board of Trustees - September 27, 1988 - Page two WHEREAS, said expenditures were not included in the 1988 Advertising Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: 1. That the appropriation for the General Fund Advertising Budget is hereby increased by $5,000.00, the beginning fund balance in the General Fund is the source of this appro- priation. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Acting as the Board of Appeals, the Board considered an appeal to Section 105 of the Uniform Building Code submitted by U. S. West--Keton, Inc., Contractor/Petitioner. Richard Bauer ad- dressed the Board stating U. S. West is considering installing an energy conservation device known as "Econo Jet" at its facility located at 150 Moraine Avenue. The device is installed in a gas line and is engineered to change the flow of gas to a swirling motion, inducing a more complete mixing of fuel and air, which results is energy conservation. The device has been in service twelve years; however, the product is not listed or certified by a nationally accepted firm. Mr. Bauer stated Econo Jet is a safe product with no danger of fire or explosion when installed by a qualified, trained mechanical contractor. In a memorandum dated September 22, 1988, Building Official Allman identified three areas upon which his rejection of the installation was based: (1) all tests shall be performed by an approved agency, (2) the statement "tampering is dangerous and voids all warranties" is attached to most gas appliances, and (3) in their letter, Moun- tain Fuel stated the Appliance Test Report is not to be con- sidered as an endorsement or used for advertisement purposes. Public Service Company of Colorado, has not taken a position on this device. Trustee Habecker questioned the definition of the statement, "installed by a licensed, qualified contractor" which was generally included in all approval letters submitted by various municipalities. Mr. Bauer stated a mechanical contractor trained in boiler, heating, and air conditioning installation would be a "qualified contractor"; the term "licensed" generally referred to an occupation license imposed by a municipality. Mr. Bauer confirmed there have been no safety problems associated with the product, and he displayed evidence of product liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. Town Attorney White stated that should the Town approve the device, the Town would not incur additional liability. When questioned on the elevation with regard to installation and operation, Mr. Bauer stated the unit would operate more efficiently resulting in greater savings. There being no further testimony, Trustee Habecker moved the appeal be granted under the following statement: We will approve the use of Econo Jet in the Town of Estes Park subject to the requirements of permit and inspection and that any installation be performed by a licensed, qualified contractor in accordance with manufacturers instructions." Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Dickinson, and Habecker. Those voting "No" Trustee Garrett. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held September 20, 1988 were submitted. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the Amended Plat of Lots 6, 7, and 8, 2nd Amended Plat, Pine River Subdivi- sion which was continued from August 23, 1988. Paul Kochevar, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and advised the the property contained three (3) individual lots; the applicant is requesting to combine the three lots into one which would result in approximately 1.35 acres. Mr. Kochevar also advised all conditions attached to the amended plat by the Planning Commission had been resolved. Town Planner Stamey confirmed all conditions had been met. There being no additional testimony, Board of Trustees - September 27, 1988 - Page three nor persons speaking in "opposition" to the amended plat, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Dickinson moved the Amended Plat of Lots 6, 7, and 8, 2nd Amended Plat, Pine River Subdivision be approved. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the Amended Plat of Lot 7, Majestic Pines Subdivision. Paul Kochevar, representing the applicant, advised the lot in question currently contains one acre; the applicant desires to divide the lot into two (2) 1/2-acre lots. Mr. Kochevar advised all conditions attached to the amended plat by the Planning Commission had been met. Trustee Habecker questioned the possibility of low water pressure currently serving the existing house, and that by adding an additional house on the newly -created lot the water pressure may be adversely affected. Mr. Kochevar stated this problem could be alleviated when the Water Master Plan is in effect. There being no additional testimony, Mayor Dannels closed the public hearing. Trustee Garrett moved the Amended Plat of Lot 7, Majestic Pines Subdivision be approved. Trustee Habecker second- ed the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider Section 17.66.320 Nonconforming Signs. Pursuant to Planning Commission action taken September 20, 1988, Trustee Habecker moved the hearing be continued to October 25, 1988. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Pettyjohn Addition. Pursuant to Planning Commission action also taken September 20, 1988 Trustee Garrett moved the hearing be continued to October 25, 1988. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the Amended Plat of Lots 18, 19, 20, and 21, Country Club Manor Addition. Trustee Aldrich moved the hearing be continued to October 11, 1988. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Habecker moved the Tavern Liquor License renewal applica- tion submitted by The Villager, 1230 Big Thompson Avenue be approved. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following resolution and moved it be passed and adopted: RESOLUTION 16-88 WHEREAS, on November 8, 1988, the question of establishing the Estes Valley Public Library District and increasing the maximum authorized mill levy for such District, and providing other matters relating thereto, shall be submitted to the registered electors of such District; and WHEREAS, the Estes Park Library desires to provide information and materials urging said electors to vote "Yes" at the election for the District and the mill levy; and WHEREAS, Section 1-45-116, C.R.S., 1973, provides that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park shall specifically approve this distribution of mate- rials, use of the Estes Park Public Library, and work on the campaign by employees of the library during working hours. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: Board of Trustees - September 27, 1988 - Page four Section 1. That all employees and volunteers of the Estes Park Public Library shall be entitled to work on the campaign for the proposal to establish the Estes Valley Public Library District, to increase the maximum authorized mill levy for such District, and all other matters relating thereto, during their working hours at the Estes Park Library. Section 2. That the Estes Park Public Library may be used for the purpose of distributing materials and information with regard to the aforementioned campaign to the registered electors of the proposed District, urging them to vote "Yes" at said election. Section 3. That the equipment of the Estes Park Public Library, such as reproduction equipment and supplies, may be used in the aforementioned campaign. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience. Trail Gazette News Editor Tim Asbury questioned adoption of Resolution 16-88 approving the use of public funds to be used on issues such as the Library District campaign. Town Attorney White stated that pursuant to State Statute, public funds can be used if the public entity has a direct interest in the issue. Mayor Dannels commented on the Rocky Mountain Electric League Fall Conference which was recently held in Moran, Wyoming, and the very worthwhile tour of the facilities of the Platte River Power Authority and Rawhide Generating Plant. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:32 P.M. . .. Town Clerk 14 X ... • ..... Mayor