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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1988-12-13Zolfurted((listes 1ar t- 1,1 Lorimer County, Colorado, December 13 19 88 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 13-th day of December , A. D. 19..8.P at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Also Present: Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett, David Habecker, George J. Hix Absent: None Mayor Dannels called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Dannels presented Employee Incentive Awards to Police Captain Elste ($100.00 check), Detectives Emerine and Matuszak, Corporal Filsinger, and Officer Cazan ($50.00/each) relating to the recent narcotics arrest and investigation. Town Administrator Klaphake presented an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement to Finance Officer Vavra and Steve Jackson/CPA. 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 Water Committee meeting held December 13, 1988 were read. Trustee Dickinson moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Firemen's Pension Board meeting held December 5, 1988 were read in full. Mayor Dannels announced a public hearing to consider the Amended Plat of Lots 18, 19, 20, and 21, Country Club Manor Addition. Planner Stamey stated the applicants, Dale Weber and Todd Plummer, were proposing to adjust the boundary lines among four (4) existing lots to create two (2) lots. Staff has met with both applicants and received all necessary documentation to issue a building permit; all conditions placed on the plat by the Planning Commission have also been met. There were no persons speaking in opposition to the amended plat. Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Administrator Klaphake stated the Town will withdraw pending litigation. Trustee Barker moved the Amended Plat of Lots 18, 19, 20, and 21, Country Club Manor Addition be approved. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Richard Wood, Heirloom Jewelers, 201 Park Lane, requested a Sidewalk Encroachment Permit for the modification of a retaining wall and stairway. Trustee Hix declared a potential "conflict of interest" and stated he would not participate in discussion or vote. The sidewalk encroachment is necessary due to an 8' Board of Trustees - December 13, 1988 - Page two setback from the front property line. The staff report, dated December 8, 1988, recommended approval. Trustee Garrett moved the Sidewalk Encroachment Permit be granted to Richard Wood/Heirloom Jewelers. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Dickinson, Garrett, and Habecker. Those voting "No" none. Those "Abstaining" Trustee Hix. Trustee Barker introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following ordinance and moved it be passed and adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THE SAME PERTAINING TO ADMINIS- TRATION AND PERSONNEL Town Administrator Klaphake advised the Municipal Judge and Court Clerk salaries would be increased by 4%, effective December 29, 1988. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed by the following 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 24-88 and published according to law. Trustee Aldrich introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following ordinance and moved it be passed and adopted: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, TO LEASE CERTAIN REAL PROPER- TY TO ESTES VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS, INC. The Amended Lease includes Parcels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Closing on Parcel 2 should occur by December 31, 1988. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed by the following 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 25-88 and published according to law. Trustee Hix introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following ordinance and moved it be passed and adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08 AND 2.32, AND ADDING CHAPTER 2.72 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THE SAME PERTAINING TO STANDING COMMITTEES AND CREAT- ING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mayor Dannels advised the Water Committee will be consolidated with the Public Works Committee. To aide in the transition of continuing 1988 Water Projects, Trustee Dickinson will temporari- ly serve on the Public Works Committee. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed by the following 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 26-88 and published according to law. Trustee Aldrich introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following resolution and moved it be passed and adopted: RESOLUTI ON 22-88 Whereas, on December 13, 1988, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado adopted Ordinance #26-88 creating the Community Development Department; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint a Community Development Director. Board of Trustees - December 13, 1988 - Page three NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, as follows: 1. The Board of Trustees appoints Stephen L. Stamey as Director of the Community Develop- ment Department. 2. This appointment is effective January 1, 1989. The following Standing Committee Appointments will be effective January 1, 1989: COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN MEMBERS Administrative Hix Dannels, Aldrich, Barker, Dickinson, Garrett, Habecker, and Hix Community Development Dickinson Barker, Garrett Light and Power Hix Aldrich, Habecker Public Safety Garrett Aldrich, Dickinson Public Works Aldrich Barker, Habecker Dickinson (Temp.) The regular meeting date for the Community Development Committee will be the second Thursday of each month, at 2:00 P.M. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider the Change of Location application filed by the Estes Park Elks Home, Inc., dba BPO ELKS #2617, from 1010 W. Elkhorn Ave., to 112 W. Elkhorn Ave. (second floor), plus a Change of Corporate Structure. Thomas Beck, Director, presented two petitions containing 27 signatures in favor of the relocation. Town Administrator Klaphake acknowl- edged receipt of a letter requesting approval of the Change of Location dated December 13, 1988 submitted by Bill Smith, an Officer of the Elks Lodge. There being no persons speaking in opposition to the application, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Aldrich stated the Board of Trustees finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are not met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood, and that the desires of the adult inhabitants are for the granting of this liquor license. Based upon the findings, Trustee Aldrich moved the license and Change of Corporate Structure be granted. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Police Chief Racine summarized an Investigative Report prepared by Liquor Investigator David Sauter concerning the Mountain Man Restaurant. Due to the charges filed against Nita Sue Simmerman, owner, Mr. Sauter was recommending the liquor license be revoked. Trustee Barker moved the Town Board schedule a "show cause" public hearing for the Mountain Man Restaurant on Wednesday, January 18, 1989 at 1:30 P.M. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Police Chief Racine also summarized Mr. Sauter's Investigative Report concerning The Back Forty. Mr. Sauter was also recommend- ing revocation for this premise. Trustee Barker moved the Town Board schedule a "show cause" public hearing for The Back Forty on Wednesday, January 25, 1989 at 1:30 P.M. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich moved the Town obtain the services of Rodney Hallberg to act as the prosecuting attorney for both "show cause" hearings, as mentioned above. Town Attorney White will represent the staff and Board of Trustees. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees - December 13, 1988 - Page four Trustee Aldrich moved the following liquor license renewal applications be approved: Safeway Store 46, Inc., dba SAFEWAY STORE #920, 3.2% Retail Beer License, off premises, 451 E. Wonderview Ave., includ- ing a Change of Corporate Structure. Estes Park Enterprises, Inc., dba PARK WAY FOODS, 3.2% Retail Beer License, off premises, 401 E. Elkhorn Ave. Winny Enterprises, Inc., dba PIZZA HUT, 3.2% Retail Beer License, off premises, 430 Prospect Village Dr., including a Change of Corporate Structure. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Fire Chief Rumley presented the following list of individuals elected as officers for the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department: Chief ............. Jack Rumley 1st Assistant Chief Edward Ford 2nd Assistant Chief Steve Campbell Secretary/Treasurer Mark Chrastil Trustee Hix moved the list the officers be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Chief Rumley also submitted the list of Expenditures for 1988 ($21,028.05) and the 1988 Annual Report. The Department respond- ed to a total of 114 calls, and the total training hours for 24 full-time members were 1,248 - an average of 52 hours/man. The entire Board commended Chief Rumley and the Fire Department for the amount of dedication given the community. Chief Rumley also reported that the Fire Department is the Number 1 contributor in the State to Muscular Dystrophy due to the Annual MS Arts and Crafts Fair; this is the fourth consecutive year for this accomplishment. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience and Board of Trustees. Hearing none, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:27 P.M. Those in attendance viewed a video prepared by the Platte River Power Authority, which contained the Estes Park introduction. C:747-- (7) Town Clerk