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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1989-01-10Znitat of a lad _ Larimer County, Colorado, Minutes of a regular Park, Larimer County, Colorado. on the hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor 10th day of January 10 1989 meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park January , A. D. 19.q 9. at regular meeting H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Also Present: igt441 Absent: 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 to 7:30 P.M. As a convenience to those in attendance, Mayor Dannels read in full a letter submitted by Roger Thorp requesting Special Review #88-3 Carousel be withdrawn. Trustee Hix moved the Town Board minutes dated December 13, 1988, and the minutes of the special Town Board meeting dated December 20, 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 Hix seconded the motion and it passed unani- mously. Minutes of the Light and Power Committee meeting held January 5, 1989 were read. Trustee Hix moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Hix moved the following resolution be approved: RESOLUTION 1-89 WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park, along with federal, state, and other local governments shares in the responsibility of building and maintaining the nation's physical and institutional infrastructure, and in providing essential services needed to promote the general welfare; and WHEREAS, the federal government, over the last two decades, has steadily reduced its assistance in meeting infrastructure requirements, and has shifted more and more financial responsibility to states and units of local governments; and WHEREAS, financing state and local government public projects through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds is critical to allow states and local governments to exercise the responsibilities entrusted to and expected of them; and Board of Trustees - January 10, 1989 - Page two WHEREAS, in recent years, the U. S. Congress has restricted the use of tax-exempt bonds by states and local governments, and made tax-exempt bonds less attractive to significant groups of purchasers, thereby driving up the cost of financing public service proj- ects; and WHEREAS, in 1988 the U. S. Supreme Court over- turned a 100-year-old precedent, ruling for the first time that the Constitution does not prohibit the federal government from taxing the interest on state and local government bonds; and WHEREAS, the Supreme Court decision places in jeopardy the use of tax-exempt bonds by the more than 85,000 units of local government, including the Town of Estes Park, as Congress seeks new sources of revenue to reduce the federal deficit; and WHEREAS, further restrictions on the use of tax-exempt bonds for legitimate public purpose will seriously impair the ability of local governments to finance essential services, including electricity, water, sewer, transit, and other basic functions, to the detriment of all citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park that the Town of Estes Park hereby calls upon Congress and the executive branch to recognize that the local burden of maintain- ing and expanding the national infrastructure and providing citizens with needed basic services cannot be met without tax-exempt bonds, and to resist all further efforts to reduce the use of such bonds to finance public governmental projects. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Mayor to undertake to contact the Town of Estes Park's congressional representatives, the American Public Power Association, newspapers, communi- ty, and public opinion leaders as necessary in order to educate them further as to the reasons for the Town of Estes Park's concern and to undertake such other actions in support of this call and resolution as he deems appropriate. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held December 20, 1988 were submitted. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing concerning Special Review #88-3 for the Carousel, Deer Ridge, Inc./applicant. As Mayor Dannels previously announced, Roger Thorp, representing the applicant, requested this item be withdrawn from further consid- eration. Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Hix moved the letter, dated January 9, 1989, be accepted. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider Special Review #88-4 for the Woodstock Building, Tim McPhee/applicant. Communi- ty Development Director Stamey advised all technical revisions had been completed, and that the applicant was in the process of securing all required signatures on the plat. Trustee Barker moved Special Review #88-4 be continued to January 24, 1989. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. As the applicant, Darold Rohrbaugh, withdrew his rezoning request for Lot 2, Pettyjohn Addition during the Planning Commission meeting held December 20, 1988, this item would not receive further consideration this date. Board of Trustees - January 10, 1989 - Page three Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Pettyjohn Addition, Darold Rohrbaugh/applicant. Trustee Hix declared a potential conflict of interest, and stated he would not participate in discussion nor vote. Bill Van Horn, representing the applicant, stated the intent is to combine two (2) existing lots with a total size of 11.01 acres. The amended plat creates a single lot which is currently located in two (2) different zoning districts. A note has been placed on the plat to reflect the aforestated zoning issue. As there were no persons speaking in opposition to the amended plat, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Barker moved the Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Pettyjohn Addition be approved. Trustee Garrett 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. Community Development Director Stamey advised that when Woodlands Subdivision was approved, a note was placed on the plat that stated a 25' building setback would be required from all lot lines. With the modified provisions to the zoning regulations, this concern is now addressed, and the developer has requested the note be deleted to permit building setbacks in accordance with R-S District regulations. Staff has no objection to the deletion of the note. Trustee Barker moved, that pending staff review of the Agreement, the Mayor be authorized to execute an Agreement deleting the note. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held December 22, 1988 were read in full. The Estes Park Recreation and Park District submitted a request to conduct the Annual Frost Giant Foot Race on January 22, 1989, plus the use of Municipal Building Rooms 100 and 203. Chief Racine submitted a staff report recommending approval of the race and police officer aid. An adequate Certificate of Insurance has been received. Staff noted that in the past, Room 100 was not returned to a satisfactory condition. Trustee Hix moved all requests be approved, contingent upon the District returning the Municipal Building rooms to a clean and orderly condition. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Hix introduced, and Town Administrator Klaphake read in full, the following resolution and moved it be passed and adopt- ed: RESOLUTI ON 2-89 WHEREAS, on the 21st day of December, 1988, death brought to a close the active life of Robert R. Elste; and WHEREAS, Robert R. Elste has, through his constant civic endeavors, earned the respect and affection of the people of the Estes Park Valley; and WHEREAS, his service to the Town of Estes Park during his lifetime here has been outstanding and constant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees, by this Resolution and Public Record, recognize the profound influence of Robert R. Elste upon the development of the Police Department and its affect on the community, recognizing further that his death is a distinct loss to the Town in which he worked and won deep respect and affection. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution of Respect be adopted and that a copy be sent to Police Board of Trustees - January 10, 1989 - Page four Captain Elste's bereaved family in recognition of his respected place in the community. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Barker moved the Baja Cantina Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Renewal, located at 134 W. Elkhorn Avenue be approved. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Town Clerk O'Connor read a letter dated December 22, 1988 submit- ted by Dick McMillen, Senior Vice President/City Market, Inc. In summary, Mr. McMillen advised City Market would be closing its store in Estes Park on January 7, 1989. The Board of Trustees expressed their concern in this closure. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience and Board of Trustees: Trustee Habecker questioned the outcome of the meeting held this date concerning the potential annexation of Carriage Hills. Adminis- trator Klaphake reported the Annexation Committee is not a standing committee of the Town, and that the primary objective at this time is to attempt to draft an Annexation Agreement between both parties. As this project contains very complicated issues, any potential press releases will be authorized by either Administrator Klaphake, Director Stamey, Russell Kurth, or Tom Watts. Mayor Dannels reported on a visit by Floyd Smith, the Mayor of our Sister City of Saguache. Mayor Dannels displayed several gift items presented by Mayor Smith, and reported Town Clerk O'Connor is in the process of arranging a tour by Town staff to Saguache, possibly in April. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:01 P.M. . ......... . Mayor Town Clerk