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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
loth December 91
on the day of , A. D. 19.... at regular meeting
hour.
Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernerd Dannels
Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees:
Also Present:
Absent:
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 to order at 7:30 P.M. Town
Administrator Klaphake briefed the Trustees on an Award presented
to Town Clerk O'Connor by the Colorado Municipal Clerks Association
(CMCA) for "Contributions to CMCA."
CONSENT ITEMS:
1.
2.
3.
Approval of Town Board minutes dated November 26, 1991.
Bills.
Liquor License Renewals:
A. Winny Enterprises, Inc., dba PIZZA HUT, 430 Prospect
Village Dr., 3.2% Retail Beer.
B. Timberline Steakhouse and Lounge, 451 S. Saint Vrain
Ave., Tavern with Extended Hours.
C. American Legion Post #119, dba ESTES PARK POST #119,
850 N. Saint Vrain Ave., Club.
D. Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, dba LAKE
ESTES GOLF COURSE, 690 Big Thompson Ave., 3.2% Retail
Beer, plus Change of Corporate Structure.
It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the consent items be
approved, and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.A. Minutes of the Light and Power Committee meeting held
December 5, 1991 were read, and it was moved and seconded
(Aldrich/Dickinson) they be approved, and it passed
unanimously.
2.A. Ordinance #21-91 Amending Chapter 13.12 Pertaining to
Adjustments to Light and Power Rate Schedules.
Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the
aforestated adjustments. Light and Power Director Matzke
presented graphs indicating the "system load curve", the
system "peak" of 201 megawatts which occurred in December,
1990, and "system load duration" during the same period.
The peak resulted in an unanticipated expenditure of
$200,000 incurred by the Town in its wholesale power bill.
Director Matzke offered a history of the Town's electric
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rates, commenting that the cost of purchasing power is
increasing, thus a rate study was authorized. Max Kiburs,
Rate Consultant, reported that the scope of the rate study
included historical test year (June '90-May '91) revenue
requirements, five-year projected operating statement,
allocation of costs to electric rate schedules, proposed
rate schedule modifications and preparation of cost
comparisons. Graphs on "measured and billed demands", "kwh
sales by rate class", revenues/expenses during the winter
season (the residential class does not produce sufficient
revenue to cover the cost of providing service),
revenues/expenses for the total system (indicates identical
trends), and classification of expenses to providing
services were presented. Mr. Kiburz thoroughly reviewed
the rate study proposals. Ass't. Administrator Widmer
reported that the Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) has
revised the effective date for the upcoming 5.9% rate
increase, from January 1, 1992 to April 1, 1992. The
amended rate schedules do contain a "purchase power rider"
clause, which will enable the Town to pass -on any estimated
cost change resulting from modifications in the PRPA base
electric rates which are applicable to service to the Town.
Those offering testimony in opposition to the amendments:
Bill Coyle/3115 Fish Creek Rd., Mrs. Corcoran/Carriage
Hills, Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts/720 S. Lane, Boyd LaMarsh,
Bob Strom/Allenspark, Bob Diers/One Thousand Pines, Jim
Hooker/Carriage Hills, Bob Chamberlain/Devil's Gulch Rd.,
Lou Johanson, Al Sager/911 S. St. Vrain, Gary Stark, Steve
Peterson/Carriage Hills, Lou Canaiy, Ramona Gray/Carriage
Hills, Eileen Slade, and Ron Harvey. In summary, comments
addressed energy conservation, energy alert system, Light
& Power budget transfers to the General Fund, the 15,000
kwh ceiling, budget billing, proposed interest rate on the
loan program, life expectancy of a demand controller,
generation of electricity/availability, determination of
winter and summer seasons, and "grandfathering" existing
customers while mandating new electric customers. Those
speaking in "favor" Dean Lande. Director Matzke and Mr.
Kiburz responded to questions posed during testimony.
There being no further testimony, Mayor Dannels declared
the public hearing closed. Hearing comments from Trustees
pertaining to an energy conservation program, controlling
the Town's peak usage, potential for growth, justification
for the amendments to the rate schedules, Town Attorney
White read the ordinance in full. It was moved and
seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the ordinance be adopted, to include
a review of the 15,000 kwh ceiling prior to its enforcement
in 1994, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor
Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted,
ordered it numbered 21-91, and published according to law.
Mayor Dannels announced a 5-minute recess at 10:12 P.M.
Mayor Dannels convened the meeting at 10:17 P.M.
B. Ordinance #22-91 Amending Chapter 13.08.080 Light and Power
Rules and Regulations.
Town Attorney White commented that the proposed ordinance
clarifies those items contained in the Rules and
Regulations, removing such from the rate ordinance. It was
moved and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the ordinance be adopted,
and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dannels
declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it
numbered 22-91 and published according to law.
3.A. Resolution #23-91 - Amending 1991 Budget. Finance Officer
Vavra reported that the 1991 Budget must be amended to
authorize completion of the Marys Lake Water Treatment
Plant (additional $1,200,000/Water Bond Issue) and purchase
of an aerial fire truck (additional $357,000 of which
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$75,000 is anticipated through donations, and $285,000± for
the lease/purchase). It was moved and seconded
(Dickinson/Garrett) the resolution be adopted and it passed
unanimously.
1. Copy Machine/Community Development Department. The
Committee reviewed a memorandum dated December 3, 1991
submitted by Community Development Director Stamey whereby
staff was requesting authorization to purchase a new copy
machine in lieu of computer equipment. It was moved and
seconded (Hix/Barker) staff be authorised to purchase a
Xerox Copy Machine on a lease/purchase option basis of
$140.55/month/36 months, and it passed unanimously.
4. Resolution 24-91 Certificates of Participation/Golf Course
Project. Finance Officer Vavra submitted, and Town
Attorney White read in full, a resolution finalizing the
Certificates of Participation (COPs) pertaining to the
construction and improvements of the Golf Course Project.
Central Bank of Denver (Trustee) will be authorized to
close the construction fund and transfer any remaining
balance to the Debt Service Fund. It was moved and
seconded the resolution be adopted and it passed
unanimously.
5. Resolution #25-91 Loan Agreement/Aerial Fire Truck.
Trustee Hix declared a potential "conflict of interest" and
stated he would not participate in discussion nor vote.
Attorney White reviewed a resolution authorizing the
purchase of an aerial fire truck by means of a Lease -
Purchase Agreement between the Estes Park Bank and the
Town. The term will be one (1) year, renewal every year
thereafter. Should the Town default, the truck would be
returned to the Bank. It was moved and seconded
(Garrett/Aldrich) the resolution be adopted subject to
approval of each entity's attorney relative to form of the
agreement, and it passed unanimously, with Trustee Hix
abstaining.
6. Amended Plat of Tracts 1 and 2, First Replat of a Portion
of Lot 9, James McIntyre Subdivision, and Tract 71, Fall
River Addition, James Graves/Applicant. Mayor Dannels
opened a public hearing to consider the aforestated amended
plat. Community Development Director Stamey commented that
the Applicant proposes to combine two existing lots into
one lot, consisting of 8.55 Acres. All Planning Commission
items have been met, and the Attorney's Letter have been
received. There being no further testimony, Mayor Dannels
closed the public hearing. Following discussion, it was
moved and seconded (Barker/Garrett) the Amended Plat be
approved, acknowledging condition #3 contained in the
Planning Commission minutes dated October 15, 1991,
relative to the drainage report and drainage easement, and
it passed unanimously.
7. Final Plat of Peaceful Pines subdivision of Lot 3, Dannels
Addition, Robert L. 6 Bonnie Dekker/Applicant. Mayor
Dannels opened a public hearing to consider this final
plat. Director Stamey reported that the Applicant proposes
a subdivision which creates three single family lots and
construction of a cul-de-sac on Pinewood Lane. With
revised drawings and improvement guarantee, all Planning
Commission conditions have been met. There being no
further testimony, Mayor Dannels declared the public
hearing closed. It was moved and seconded
(Garrett/Habecker) the Final Plat be approved, and it
passed unanimously.
8. Ordinance #23-91 Vacating Utility Easement/Caswell
Subdivision. Town Attorney White briefed the Trustees on
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located on Lot 4, Caswell Subdivision for property owned by
Barbara Wilson and M. T. & Cheryl Wallace. Director Stamey
confirmed a fully -executed Deed of Dedication had been
received. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the
ordinance be adopted and it passed unanimously. Whereupon
Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and
adopted and ordered it numbered 23-91 and published
according to law.
9. Appointments/Library District. Mayor Dannels submitted the
names of Barbara Ludwig and Stephen Little for appointment
to the Estes Valley Public Library District. Ms. Ludwig's
5-year term would expire December 31, 1996; Mr. Little's 4-
year term would expire December 31, 1995. It was moved and
seconded (Hix/Garrett) both appointments be approved, and
it passed unanimously.
10. Resolution #26-91/Change of Location for RAMS Liquor Store.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) a resolution
setting the public hearing date of January 14, 1992 to
consider a change of location application for RAMS Liquor
Store be approved, and it passed unanimously.
Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels noted that
the next Town Board meeting will be held January 14, 1992.
Pursuant to Trustee Garrett's request, the Trustees consented to a
special Town Board meeting January 7, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. to discuss
the issue of gambling. Staff was directed to prepare a list of
options, both pro and con, available to the Board for presentation
during the meeting.
There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the
meeting at 10:50 P.M.
Mayor
Town Clerk