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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 ...25t.h.... day of
hour.
Meeting called to order by Mayor
October , A. D. 19. 0.$ at regular meeting
H. Bernerd Dannels
Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels
Also Present:
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'Absent:
Trustees:
Gary F. klaphake,
Town Administrator
Gregory A. White,
Town Attorney
Vickie O'Connor,
Town Clerk
None
Norbert L. Aldrich,
David Barker,
Milan A. Dickinson,
Polly Garrett,
David Habecker,
George J. Hix
Mayor Dannels called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to
order at 7:30 P.M.
Trustee Hix moved the minutes of the Town Board meeting held
October 11, 1988 be approved. Trustee Aldrich 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 Habecker seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Minutes of the Administrative Committee meeting held October 11,
1988 were read. Trustee Hix moved the minutes be approved.
Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Minutes of the Water Committee meeting held October 13, 1988 were
read. Trustee Dickinson moved the minutes be approved. Trustee
Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Minutes of the Administrative Committee meeting held October 13,
1988 were read. Town Administrator Klaphake stated the following
sentence should be incorporated into the minutes: "The Town will
agree to review the 1989 Budget for the Library following the
November 8th election." Trustee Hix moved the minutes, as
amended, be approved. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held October 21,
1988 were read. Trustee Aldrich moved the minutes be approved.
Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Minutes of
1988 were
approved.
mously.
the Stanley Park Committee meeting held October 24,
also read. Trustee Aldrich moved the minutes be
Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unani-
Public Works Director Widmer reviewed the proposed Crystal Water
Company Purchase Agreement. In summary, the Town is agreeing to
purchase Crystal Water Company's real property except the "office
site"; water treatment plant, including the site; all main
distribution lines and water mains, meters, meter readouts, and
raw water lines; the water tanks and sites; all rights -of -way and
easements; fixtures and equipment; all inventory; all accounts
Board of Trustees - October 25, 1988 - Page two
receivable at 75% of face value; and 414 units of CBT water for a
total price of $150,000 plus $10,000 in attorney and closing
fees. The Town would take possession of the water system on
November 15, 1988; closing could occur after January, 1989. The
Town would also agree to waive the August emergency water charge
of approximately $1,200. Contingencies include: approval by the
PUC, including the abandonment of Crystal Water's certificated
area, which the Town would agree to service; PUC rescinding their
"refund order"; and approval by the Crystal Water Company. In
addition, the Town will not accept PUC jurisdiction. Town
Attorney White reiterated, approval of the Purchase Agreement is
contingent upon approval by the Crystal Water Company. Trustee
Dickinson moved the Mayor be authorized to execute the Crystal
Water Company Purchase Agreement. Trustee Barker seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Town Attorney White presented an Amendment to the Contract to
Purchase Windy Gap Water between the M.D.C. Land Corporation,
Superior Metropolitan District #1, and the Town. The original
agreement contained a provision stating M.D.C. would pay a lump
sum payment of $3,335,000 on or before March 1, 1989; the amend-
ment provides an option whereby M.D.C. would pay $1,000,000 on or
before January 3, 1989 and make four equal installments, plus
interest, on the third business day in January, beginning in
1990. Following additional clarification by Town Administration
Klaphake and Town Attorney White, Trustee Dickinson moved the
Mayor be authorized to sign the Amendment to the Contract to
Purchase Windy Gap Water between the M.D.C. Land Corporation,
Superior Metropolitan District #1, and the Town of Estes Park.
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, Darold Rohrbaugh,
applicant. Pending additional action by the applicant, Trustee
Hix moved the public hearing procedure be suspended. Trustee
Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider Section
17.66.320 Non -conforming Signs. Pursuant to Planning Commission
action taken October 18, 1988, Trustee Hix moved the public
hearing procedure be suspended. Trustee Barker seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held October 12, 1988
were submitted and read in full.
The Estes Park Recreation and Park District submitted a request
for placement of a public purpose sign for a Ski Estes Park
fund-raising sign. The sign would act as a barometer to indicate
sales made in the "Take Stock in Ski Estes Park" campaign. The
District desires to place the sign in the planting area between
both entrances to the Post Office building from October 28, 1988
to November 28, 1988. Trustee Barker the following ordinance be
passed and adopted:
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE PLACEMENT OF A
PUBLIC PURPOSE SIGN
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 the ordinance duly passed and
adopted and ordered it numbered 22-88 and published according to
law.
Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing open to consider the 1989
Budget. Finance Officer Vavra read a memorandum dated October
25, 1988 submitted by Budget Officer Klaphake, and the following
resolution:
Board of Trustees - October 25, 1988 - Page three
R E S O L U T I ON 17-88
A resolution levying general property taxes for the
year 1989, to help defray the costs of government for
the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, for the 1989 budget
year.
Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Estes Park will adopt the annual budget in accordance
with the Local Government Budget Law on October 25,
1988; and
Whereas, the amount of money necessary to balance
the budget for general operating expenses is $149,100;
and
WHEREAS, the 1989 net valuation for assessment for
the Town of Estes Park as certified by the County
Assessor is $46,479,730.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
That for the purpose of meeting all general
operating expenses of the Town of Estes Park during the
1989 budget year, there is hereby levied a tax of 3.208
mills upon each dollar of the total valuation for
assessment of all taxable property within the Town for
the year 1989.
That the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to immediately certify to the County Commis-
sioners of Larimer County, Colorado, the mill levies
for the Town of Estes Park as hereinabove determined
and set.
There being no further testimony, Trustee Hix moved Resolution
17-88 be passed and adopted. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Vavra read the following resolution:
R E S O L U T I ON 18-88
A resolution summarizing expenditures and revenue for
each fund, and adopting a budget for the Town of Estes
Park, Colorado, for the calendar year beginning on the
1st day of January, 1989, and ending on the last day of
December, 1989.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Estes Park have appointed Gary F. Klaphake, Town
Administrator, to prepare and submit a proposed budget
to said government body at the proper time; and
WHEREAS, upon due and proper notice, published in
accordance with the law, said proposed budget was open
for inspection by the public at a designated place, a
public hearing was held on October 25, 1988, and
interested taxpayers were given the opportunity to file
or register any objections to said proposed budget; and
WHEREAS, whatever increases may have been made in
the expenditures, like increases were added to the
revenues so that the budget remains in balance, as
required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLO°*DO:
Board of Trustees - October 25, 1988 - Page four
fund
Section 1. That estimated expenditures for
are as follows:
General Fund $ 5,110,932
Stanley Park Fund 433,068
Conservation Trust Fund 6,500
Museum Fund 55,580
Public Library Fund 195,766
Light and Power Fund ....... 6,226,981
Water Fund .......... 4,208,984
Self Insurance Fund 1,079,649
Policemen's Pension Fund 6,588
Firemen's Pension Fund 41,270
Total
$17,365,318
each
Section 2. That the estimated resources for each
fund are as follows:
General Fund:
From unappropriated
surpluses
From sources other than
general property tax
From the general property
tax levy
TOTAL GENERAL FUND
Stanley Park Fund
Conservation Trust Fund
Museum Fund
Public Library Fund ....
Light and Power Fund:
From unappropriated
surpluses
From other revenue sources
TOTAL LIGHT & POWER FUND
Water Fund:
From unappropriated funds ...
From other revenue sources
TOTAL WATER FUND
Self Insurance Fund
Policemen's Pension Fund
Firemen's Pension Fund
GRAND TOTAL
$ 1,419,532
4,231,565
149,100
$ 5,800,197
$ 444,206
6,500
$ 55,580
$ 197,764
$ 2,041,930
5,292,250
$ 7,334,180
$ 342,851
4,134,920
$ 4,477,771
$ 1,079,649
53,068
$ 361,932
$19,810,847
Section 3. That the budget, as submitted, amend-
ed, and hereinabove summarized by fund, be and the same
hereby is approved and adopted as the budget of the
Town of Estes Park, Colorado, for the year stated
above.
Section 4. That the budget hereby approved and
adopted shall be signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk and
made a part of the public records of the Town.
There being no further testimony, Trustee Aldrich moved Resolu-
tion 18-88 be passed and adopted. Trustee Habecker seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Finance Officer Vavra read the following resolution:
Board of Trustees - October 25, 1988 - Page five
R E S O L U T I ON 19-88
A resolution appropriating sums of money to the various
funds and spending agencies, in the amounts and for the
purposes as setforth below, for the Town of Estes Park,
Colorado, for the 1989 budget year.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has adopted the
annual budget in accordance with the Local Government
Budget Law on October 25, 1988; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has made provision
therein for revenues in an amount equal to or greater
than the total proposed expenditures as setforth in
said budget; and
WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also
necessary to appropriate the revenues provided in the
budget to and for the purposes described below, so as
not to impair the operations of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
That the following sums are hereby appropriated
from revenue of each fund, to each fund, for the
purposes stated:
General Fund:
Current Operating Expenses $ 4,364,472
Capital Outlay 746,460
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 5,110,932
Stanley Park Fund $ 433,068
Conservation Trust Fund $ 6,500
Museum Fund 55,580
Library Fund .......... $ 195,766
Light and Power Fund:
Current Operating Expenses . $ 5,090,081
Capital Outlay 1,136,900
TOTAL LIGHT & POWER FUND $ 6,226,981
Water Fund:
Current Operating Expenses $ 993,984
Capital Outlay 3,215,000
TOTAL WATER FUND $ 4,208,984
Self Insurance Fund .......... $ 1,079,649
Policemen's Pension Fund ..... $ 6,588
Firemen's Pension Fund .......$ 41,270
GRAND TOTAL $17,365,318
There being no additional testimony, Trustee Habecker moved
Resolution 19-88 be passed and adopted. Trustee Garrett seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared the
public hearing closed.
Trustee Aldrich moved the American Legion Post #119, 850 N. Saint
Vrain Ave., Club Liquor License renewal application be approved.
Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Trustee Hix moved the Akron Diesel Sales and Service, Inc.,
Retail Liquor License renewal for Rocky Mountain Drive In Liquor,
Board of Trustees - October 25, 1988 - Page six
350 W. Riverside Dr., be approved. Trustee Barker seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Town Administrator Klaphake presented and read in full, a
proposed "Letter to the Editor" concerning Amendment 6 and
requested approval of its submittal to the local newspaper. The
letter urged electors to vote against said amendment. Those
entities in concurrence were EPURA, Estes Valley Recreation and
Park District, Estes Park Medical Center, Estes Park Sanitation
District, Upper Thompson Sanitation District, and the R-3 Park
School District. On behalf of the Town's involvement, Trustee
Hix moved Town Administrator Klaphake be authorized to submit the
letter to the newspaper. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
Mayor Dannels acknowledged a letter of correspondence dated
October 24, 1988 submitted by 21 various residents of the Recla-
mation Subdivision. The residents expressed concern in the
condition of the sidewalks and curbing in their subdivision.
Mayor Dannels referred the letter to the Public Works Committee.
Town Clerk O'Connor read correspondence received from the follow-
ing: Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Teske, Waco, TX (complimenting restora-
tion efforts of the Town), and Mrs. Dorothy Young, Estes Park
(expressing appreciation to the Light and Power Department in
retifying lighting at the corner of Birch and Ponderosa Avenues).
Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested
comments from the audience. Lou Canaiy addressed the Trustees
concerning (1) Amendment 6, and (2) questioned whether the Town
had a policy which placed a ceiling on accumulated annual and
sick leave for all employees. Administrator Klaphake responded
to the Amendment 6 issue, and Mayor Dannels stated limits on
annual and sick were included in the Town's Personnel Policies
Manual.
Mayor Dannels stated that with regard to the zero funding in the
1989 Budget for the proposed Community Development Committee,
lack of a defined budget will not affect appointment of the
committee members and their responsibility to move forward.
Mayor Dannels complimented Town Attorney White in the culmination
of both the Crystal Water Purchase Agreement and the M.D.C.
Amendment Agreement, stating Town Attorney White had performed a
very valuable service for the entire community.
Mayor Dannels also complimented Town Administrator Klaphake and
Finance Officer Vavra for a job well done in preparing the 1989
Budget.
There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the
meeting at 8:52 P.M.
Mayor
Town Clerk