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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1988-11-081988 ' :tiattnt of 7.1(isies ark,VLorimer County, Colorado, November 8 Minutes of a regular Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. on the hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park 8th day of November , A. D. 19. 88 at regular meeting H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Also Present: Aghvid Absent: None Mayor Dannels called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:30 P.M. Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett, David Habecker, George J. Hix Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Trustee Hix moved the minutes of the Town Board meeting held October 25, 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 Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held October 27, 1988 were read. Trustee Garrett moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Town Administrator Klaphake briefed all attendees on a case in which the local Police Department culminated a 7-month undercover drug investigation which resulted in the seizure of over 10 pounds of amphetamines/speed and the arrests of Theodore E. Simmerman/Estes Park, Charles L. Baxendale/Fort Worth, Terry N. and Vicky L. Townes/Estes Park. The entire Board commended Police Captain Elste and Police Detectives Emerine and Matuszak for their successful efforts in this drug case. Town Administra- tor Klaphake stated Outstanding Service Awards would be issued to the aforementioned officers. Minutes of the Light and Power Committee meeting held November 3, 1988 were read. Trustee Hix moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Garrett 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: R E S O L U T I ON 20-88 WHEREAS, the Town is the owner of certain real property commonly known as the Estes Park Golf and Country Club; and WHEREAS, the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is the lessee of said real property, pursuant to a lease dated June 1, 1957; and Board of Trustees - November 8, 1986 - Page two WHEREAS, Paul H. Van Horn has filed a lawsuit in District Court, Larimer County, Colorado, requesting that the Court enter a decree quieting title to a portion of the real property in his name; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Town and the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District that Town Attorney, Gregory A. White, should represent both the Town of Estes Park and the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District in said litigation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO THAT: 1. The Town agrees that Town Attorney, Gregory A. White, shall enter his appearance and represent the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District in Civil Action No. 88 CV 1319, District Court, Larimer County, Colorado, with regard to the dispute regarding the Eastern boundary of the Estes Park Golf and Country Club and Paul H. Van Horn. 2. The Town of Estes Park further agrees to be responsible for all costs and fees, including all attorney fees, in this litigation. Town Attorney White stated he advised the District that should a conflict occur between the Town and the District, both entities would be required to hire separate counsel to proceed with litigation. Trustee Barker 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 which was continued from October 10, 1988. In an effort to resolve this matter, Town Administrator Klaphake advised a meeting was held with the applicant. Should the applicant fail to act in a timely manner to obtain a building permit and pay all necessary fees, the Town will be forced to proceed with litiga- tion. Trustee Hix moved the public hearing for the aforemen- tioned amended plat be continued to November 22, 1988. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich moved the following liquor license renewal applications be approved: Nicky's Restaurant and Lounge, Ltd., 1350 Fall River Road, Hotel and Restaurant License, including Extended Hours and Old Plantation Restaurant, Inc., 128 East Elkhorn Avenue, Hotel and Restaurant License, including Extended Hours. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich moved the Tavern License renewal, including Extended Hours, for the Timberline Steakhouse and Lounge, 451 South Saint Vrain Avenue be approved. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich moved the 3.2% Retail Beer License renewal, off premises, 431 West Elkhorn Avenue, including a Change of Corpo- rate Structure, submitted by City Market, Inc., dba CIRCLE SUPER VALU N4 be approved. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Hix moved the 3.2% Retail Beer License, on/off premises, 124 West Elkhorn Avenue for Bob and Tony's Pizza, be approved. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels noted the Board of Trustees will conduct one Town Board meeting in December, December 13th. Board of Trustees - November 8, 1988 - Page three Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience. Lou Canaiy questioned how soon the State Highway Department would proceed with the intersection project on Highway 7. Public Works Director Widmer advised construction may occur in the Spring, pending adequate funding. Due to the Highway Department widening the scope of the project, costs are higher than anticipated; however, the Department does intend to complete the project. Louis O'Riordan also addressed the Board concerning: (1) a place on the agenda for public discussion (preferably prior to scheduled items), and (2) the sales tax referendum on food. Mr. O'Riordan stated he intends to focus on a referendum, recall or new slate of candidates who are in favor of repealing the local sales tax on food. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:03 P.M. Mayor Town Clerk