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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1991-06-25t` Zan:II{ stts Park, Lorimer County, Colorado, June 25 19 91 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 25th day of June , A. D. 19. 91 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 Vickie O'Connor, ASv'N Town Clerk Absent: Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett, David Habecker, George J. Hix Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Trustee Aldrich requested Item 3.A. pertaining to the liquor license renewal for Aldrich Enterprises, Inc. be removed from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approval of Town Board minutes dated June 11, 1991. 2. Bills. 3. Liquor License Renewals: B. Rex Maughan, dba HOLIDAY INN OF ESTES PARK, Tavern includes Extended Hours, 101 S. St. Vrain Ave. 4. The following Planning Commission items continued to July 9, 1991: A. Amended Plat of Tract A, Booth Resubdivision, John and Maria Lin/Applicant. B. Amended Plat of Lot 2, Henningson Subdivision, John and Sandra Gilfillan/Applicant. C. Special Review #91-2, Amended Plat of Lot 2, Henningson Subdivision, John and Sandra Gilfillan/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (Garrett/Barker) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded (Dickinson/Habecker) the liquor license renewal for Aldrich Enterprises, Inc., dba STANLEY VILLAGE PHARMACY, Liquor Licensed Drug Store, 453 E. Wonderview Ave. be approved, and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Barker, Dickinson, Garrett, Habecker and Hix. Those voting "No" none. Those "Abstaining" Trustee Aldrich. ACTION ITEMS: 1.A. Minutes of the Community Development Committee meeting held June 13, 1991 were read. Director Stamey clarified the location of a conservation easement, and it was moved and seconded (Barker/Garrett) the minutes be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. Minutes of the Stanley Park Committee meeting held June 13, Board of Trustees - June 25, 1991 - Page 2 1991 were read and it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Hix) the minutes be approved, and it passed unanimously. C. Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held June 24, 1991 were read. Director Linnane briefed the Trustees on the emergency situation that occurred at the Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant. Following a correction to the 1991 Street Overlaying Project item, it was moved and seconded (Dickinson/Habecker) the minutes be approved, and it passed unanimously. D. Prior to reading the minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held June 24, 1991, Administrator Klaphake commented on the current pedestrian pattern (increase) from the Municipal Building/new Library to the Riverwalk. On -site observation has found that traffic speeds are increased in this area of East Elkhorn Ave., causing difficulty for the traffic officer as well as pedestrians. Following discussion during the Committee meeting, staff contacted the Highway Department regarding the concept of a temporary pedestrian crosswalk sign. A drawing identifying an orange strobe light/double-sided "Yield to Pedestrian" sign/with "break -away" post, was presented by Police Chief Racine and Public Works Director Linnane; with five lanes of traffic on E. Elkhorn, the sign could be installed in the 3rd lane. The cost estimate is $500.00. Administrator Klaphake advised that a permanent solution will be a pedestrian signal light at this location, which has been proposed and will be implemented in 1992. In addition, the Model Traffic Code does allow Chief Racine to implement such a sign. Trustee Garrett commended staff in acting expeditiously to find a temporary solution. It was moved and seconded (Garrett/Habecker) the minutes (as corrected), as well as the temporary sign placement as identified above, be approved and it passed unanimously. Trustee Dickinson remarked such a sign should be considered for the 100 Block of East Elkhorn where a crosswalk was formerly indicated. 2. Planning Commission - June 18, 1991: A. Amended Plat of Lot 24, and Outlot D, Stanley Hills subdivision. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the aforestated amended plat filed by Robert and Marilyn Gritzman. Community Development Director Stamey confirmed that the Stanley Hills Homeowner's Association has endorsed the amended plat. There being no persons speaking in "favor of" or in "opposition to" the plat, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Garrett) the Amended Plat of Lot 24, and Outlot D, Stanley Hills Subdivision be approved and it passed unanimously. 3. Liquor Licenses. A. Resolution #12-91 - Rex Maughan/Holiday Inn of Estes Park. A resolution setting a public hearing date of July 23, 1991 for a Change of Class application from a Tavern to a Hotel and Restaurant was read. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the resolution be approved and it passed unanimously. B. Resolution #13-91 resolution setting for a New Hotel Conference Center (Aldrich/Habecker) unanimously. - Rex Maughan/Forever Resorts. A a public hearing date of July 23, 1991 and Restaurant application for the was read. It was moved and seconded the resolution be approved and it passed 4. Estes Park Jaycees/Fireworks. Dana Wannemacher, Fireworks Board of Trustees - June 25, 1991 - Page 3 Chairman/Jaycees, appeared before the Trustees requesting the Town issue a guarantee of $500.00 toward the fireworks display scheduled July 4. In looking for ways to attract people to the display, additional funds have been budgeted, sky divers will be obtained, and music, provided by KUNC, will be synchronized to the fireworks. The annual display has been, and continues to be, funded from private donations. Mr. Wannemacher also requested the Town consider including a budget line item for this expenditure. It was moved and seconded (Dickinson/Aldrich) the Town authorize the $500 guarantee, including a suggestion that the Town Administrator incorporate the budget request for a direct contribution to the Jaycees during the 1992 budget process, and it passed unanimously. 5. Rocky Mountain National Park/Ski Estes Park. Administrator Klaphake commented that in a joint venture with the EVRPD and Larimer County, the ski area operated during the 1990- 1991 winter season. Although operation is the prime responsibility of the Recreation District, the Town was involved due to economic impact of the area. Jim Thompson, Superintendent/RMNP, addressed the Trustees and provided background information dating from the Park's 1976 Master Plan through the recent concessionaire solicitation process conducted in June, 1991. In summary, 2 proposals were submitted and reviewed by the Rocky Mountain Regional Office. Neither proposal was accepted as each firm could provide evidence of financial capability. The solicitation has shown that there is interest in the operation of the ski area only if someone is willing to provide financing. The Regional Office has put an end to the solicitation process, thus providing an opportunity for negotiations. Following discussion, Mayor Dannels stated that a study session to include the EVRPD will be scheduled to further discuss this issue. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience. Trustee Barker commented on the crosswalk formerly installed on the 100 Block of East Elkhorn Ave., suggesting staff review the area for re -instatement if it can be accomplished in a safe manner. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P.M. Administrator Klaphake advised that under subpoena, Mayor Dannels, and Trustees Aldrich and Hix would be conducting a conference call with the Town Attorney. •• � Mayor Town Clerk