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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1990-01-09Zotort of Kstes Larimer County, Colorado, January 9 19 90 Minutes of a Xeglad.r 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 9th hour. day of Meeting called to order by Mayor January , A. D. 19.9.9. at regular meeting H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett, Also Present Gary F. Klaphake, David Habecker, Town Administrator George J. Hix Gregory A. White, Town Attorney 40011: Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Absent: None Mayor Dannels called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order 7:33 P.M. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Town Board minutes dated December 12, 1989. 2. Bills. 3.A. Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, dba ESTES PARK GOLF COURSE, 3.2% Retail Beer License, 690 Big Thompson Avenue - Renewal. Trustee Habecker moved the consent calendar be approved. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels noted the Change of Corporate Structure application submitted by the American Legion, Estes Park Post #119 would be postponed to January 23, 1990. ACTION ITEMS: 1.A. Minutes of the Community Development Committee meeting held December 14, 1989 were read. Trustee Dickinson moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Barker second- ed the motion and it passed unanimously. Resolution #1-90. Trustee Dickinson introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, a resolution recog- nizing the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park as a non-profit corporation formed for the purpose of promoting the visual and performing arts and other cultural activities in the Estes Park area, and moved it be passed and adopted. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. B. Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held December 14, 1989 were read. Trustee Garrett moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. C. Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held December 21, 1989 were read. Trustee Habecker moved the minutes be approved contingent upon a letter being sent to Larimer County requesting that the County take a leadership role in recycling efforts in lieu of each municipality in Larimer County. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees - January 9, 1990 - Page two 1. Staff requested authorization to bid the pedestri- an bridge for U. S. Highway 36. This request was omitted during the Committee meeting held December 21. Trustee Hix moved staff be authorized to bid the bridge as stated. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. D. Minutes of the Light and Power Committee meeting held January 4, 1990 were also read. Trustee Hix moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 1. Trustee Hix introduced an ordinance adopting the 1990 National Electrical Code, and moved the public hearing be scheduled February 13, 1990. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 2.A. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held December 19, 1989 were submitted. 1. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the Amended Plat of Lot 3, Canaiy Subdivision, and a portion of Lot 51, Grand Estates, Moreno Tewahay, Inc./Applicant. Town Planner Stamey advised all Planning Commission conditions had been met; however, clarity was needed on one (1) signature contained on the plat. There being no persons speaking in "favor of" or in "opposition to" the amended plat, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Hix moved the Amended Plat of Lot 3, Canaiy Subdivision, and a portion of Lot 51, Grand Estates be approved contingent upon the signature clarification by Planner Stamey. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 2. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider Special Review Request #89-6 Hy-Land's Tours, Pat Hyland/Applicant. The applicant is proposing to operate horse drawn wagon rides in and around Estes Park, using the paved and unpaved roadways. Based upon testimony given during their meeting, the Planning Commission recommended denial of the request. Planner Stamey provided photographs of the type vehicle being proposed. The Trustees encouraged Mr. Hyland to meet with the Town Administrator, Planner/Community Development Director, and Police Chief to review the operation, and possibly submit another proposal. Therefore, Mr. Hyland withdrew his application, as submitted. 3. Jack Rumley, Fire Chief, presented the 1989 Year-end Report for the Volunteer Fire Department. Expendi- tures, "run reports", and 1990 officers were reviewed. Trustee Garrett moved the report be accepted, and that the following officers be approved: Jack Rumley Fire Chief Ed Ford 1st Assistant Chief Steve Campbell 2nd Assistant Chief Mark Chrastil Secretary/Treasurer Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Board commended the firemen on their excellent service and perfor- mance. 4. Town Attorney White briefed the Trustees on the Golf Course Project involving the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, the Estes Park Building Authority, Board of Trustees - January 9, 1990 - Page three and the Town, including the Operating Agreement and financing documents. Jim Manire/Boettcher and Company advised that due to the good financial reputation of the Town, a very successful marketing campaign had taken place. Stanley Gengler, Executive Direc- tor/EVRPD, reported on the anticipated "phasing" of the golf course construction project and completion time -table. Bill Lamm, Bond Counsel, commented his firm was responsible for preparing all legal docu- ments, ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws. Resolution #2-90. Trustee Hix introduced a resolution pertaining to the Operating Agreement and termination of the present Lease between the Estes Valley Recre- ation and the Park District and the Town, and moved it be passed and adopted. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ordinance #1-90. Trustee Habecker introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, an ordinance approv- ing the Ground Lease Agreement, Golf Course Lease Agreement, Certificate Purchase Agreement, and Prelim- inary Official Statement, and moved it be passed and adopted. 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 the ordinance duly passed and adopt- ed, and ordered it numbered 1-90 and published accord- ing to law. The Trustees applauded the effort of all entities involved in the golf course construction project. 5. Town Attorney White briefed the Trustees on an Inter- governmental Agreement between the Estes Valley Public Library District, EPURA, and the Town. The Agreement provides that EPURA will pay the District an annual sum of $10,000 and that the Town will pay $27,600; all funding to be used toward construction of a new library building, not general operating expenses. The term of the agreement is for a period of twenty (20) years. Trustee Garrett moved the Intergovernmental Agreement be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 6. Trustee Dickinson moved the five-year Employment Agreement between Gary F. Klaphake/Town Administrator, and the Town be approved. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience. Ann Widmer, President/EVRPD, ex- pressed the District's appreciation to the Town for the support given toward the golf course construction project. Commenting all entities involved worked as one to serve the community, Ms. Widmer also expressed her appreciation to the Town employees who assisted in hauling snow to Ski Estes Park to help keep the ski area open. Mayor Dannels introduced Thomas Pickering, who will fill the new position of Marketing Director, and welcomed him to the Town. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:51 P.M. (!). • Town Clerk ..... Mayor