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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1990-10-09&un ofizstes ark, Lorimer County, Colorado, .00tOber .9 , 19.90... Minutes of a .. regular 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 day of October A. D. 19..90 at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor 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 P9/01r/ Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Mayor Dannels called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:32 P.M. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approval of Town Board minutes dated September 25, 1990. 2. Bills. 3.A. Estes Park Elks Home, Inc., dba BPO ELKS #2617, 112 W. Elkhorn Ave., Club License - Renewal. B. Safeway Store 46, Inc., dba SAFEWAY STORE #920, 451 E. Wonderview Ave., 3.2% Retail Beer License - Renewal. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.A. Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held September 27, 1990 were read. Pertaining to the Humane Activity/Animal Control issue, Trustee Garrett confirmed that the Town has not approved the proposal, nor has a determination been made on a site (Fish Hatchery). The following individuals addressed the Trustees: Patty Filsinger who questioned whether adequate sewer drainage, odor, sound -proofing, ventilation, and carcass disposal issues would be resolved; Alex Emms, Mgr./McGregor Mtn. Lodge who stated his property was zoned T-Tourist (County), if rezoning is requested for the proposed animal activity, what other uses would be allowed, and he also expressed concern on the potential economic impact, and whether the Division of Wildlife has commented on how the proposed use could affect the elk migration in the area; Rick Bowers, Ass't. Dir./Harmony Fdn., who questioned how the noise would impact the Foundation's recovery program; Don Baxter, Mgr./Fawn Valley, who requested the proposed site be closely scrutinized. Tim Stolts, who submitted the original proposal to the Committee, briefed the audience on the animal activity, confirming that no decisions have been made, and that, as stated in the minutes, a complete study would be prepared and presented. Assuring no final decision nor approval has been rendered, it was moved and seconded (Garrett/Aldrich) the minutes be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. Minutes of the Light and Power Committee meeting held October 4, 1990 were read. Commending all employees of the Light and Power Department for their performance, it Board of Trustees - October 9, 1990 - Page 2 was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the minutes be approved, and it passed unanimously. C. Minutes of the Stanley Park Committee meeting held October 4, 1990 were read. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the minutes be approved, and it passed unanimously. 3. 1991 Budget. As required by State Statute, staff introduced the preliminary budget for 1991. Town Administrator Klaphake reviewed revenues and expenses, stating adoption of the budget has been scheduled on November 13, 1990. 4. Loan Documents/Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant. Staff briefed the Trustees on the loan documents for construction of the aforestated plant. By joining other small Colorado communities, and the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority, bonds are privately sold, thus enabling small water projects to be completed. The Town's portion of the project is $2.5 million dollars; the total bond package is $12,975,000. Staff does not anticipate an increase in water rates due to this project, as all bond payments will be included in the budget. Resolution #20-90. Trustee Dickinson introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, a resolution authorizing construction of the Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant, and moved it be passed and adopted. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ordinance #11-90. Trustee Dickinson introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, an ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a loan agreement and governmental agency bond for the Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant, and moved it be passed and adopted. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 11-90, and published according to law. 5. IGA/Ski Estes Park. Staff briefed the Trustees on an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Estes Park Recreation and Park District, Larimer County Commissioners, and the Town authorizing the operation of Ski Estes Park, pursuant to the terms of the Concession Permit. The briefing included how the Ski Estes Park Operations Board, consisting of the Town Administrator, EVRPD Executive Director, and Larimer County Parks Director would manage the facility, hire a manager, negotiate a food and beverage service agreement, and adopt a schedule of fees, rates, and periods and hours of operation. Each entity would appropriate the following sums in their 1990 Budgets: District = $55,000; County = $20,000; and the Town = $40,000. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Garrett) the aforestated IGA be approved, and it passed unanimously. 6. Deputy Town Clerk/Ordinance #12-90. Staff briefed the Trustees on an ordinance authorizing the position and appointment of Donna Heifner as Deputy Town Clerk. Trustee Hix introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, said ordinance, and moved it be passed and adopted. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 12-90, and published according to law. 7.A. Poppy's New Liquor License/Resolution #21-90. It was Board of Trustees - October 9, 1990 - Page 3 moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) a resolution setting November 13, 1990 as the public hearing date to consider an application for a new Beer and Wine Liquor License filed by Calvin Lynn King dba POPPY'S, be passed and adopted, and it passed unanimously. B. Fiori's Top of the Park Liquor License. It was moved and seconded (Barker/Aldrich) the Town accept the hotel and Restaurant Liquor Licenses relinquished by Connie Vincent, Licensee/Fiori's, notice dated October 4, 1990, and it passed unanimously. 8. Ground Lease, Conference Center/Ordinance #13-90. Staff advised that the legal description for the north property line indicating the expansion of the conference center into the Holiday Inn and final design has been incorporated into the Development Plan, thus the original ground lease between the Town and Rex Maughan (Holiday Inn) must be amended. Said amendment will also be executed by EPURA. Trustee Aldrich introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, an ordinance approving the amendment to the ground lease, and moved it be passed and adopted. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 13-90, and published according to law. 9. Board of Adjustment Appointment. Mayor Dannels requested authorization to appoint Wayne Newsom to the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Newsom will complete a 4-year term, expiring in April, 1994. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Hix) the appointment be approved, and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience. Lou Canaiy questioned what the percentage increase was between the 1990 and 1991 Budgets, and how close the Town was in reaching its borrowing limit. The Administrator will provide the budget information; Attorney White stated that the Town did not increase its borrowing limit with passage of the loan documents associated with the Marys Lake Plant as the Town did not increase ad valorem taxes --bonds have been sold, and payments will be made through a budget appropriation. The Town is not in jeopardy is reaching its borrowing capacity at the present time. Ann Widmer, President/EVRPD, commented on the IGA between the County, District, and the Town relating to Ski Estes Park, commending the efforts of those involved in providing a method of operation for the ski area. Mayor Dannels briefed the audience on a meeting held with Vail's Mayor, the Town's Colorado Sister City; both municipalities are looking forward to a positive working relationship. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Mayor Town Clerk