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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1991-01-08ufmt of Estes Path, Lorimer County, Colorado, Minutes of a Z2gU�aZ Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. on the . 8.th hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor January 8 , meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park day of J4.nU .X'y , A. D. 19. 9.1 at regular meeting H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Also Present: Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor Town Clerk Norbert L. Aldrich, Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett, David Habecker, George J. Hix Absent: David Barker, Trustee Mayor Dannels called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:30 P.M., and presented the 1989 Financial Reporting Achievement Award to Finance Officer Vavra. The award is sponsored by the Government Finance Officers Association and this is the fourth year it has been awarded to Estes Park. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. 2. Approval of Town Board minutes dated December 11, 1990. Bills. 3.A. The Grubsteak, 134 W. Elkhorn Ave., Hotel and Restaurant License - Renewal. B. Molly B Restaurant, 200 Moraine Ave., Beer and Wine License - Renewal. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: the consent calendar be 1.A. Minutes of the Light and Power Committee meeting held January 3, 1991 were read. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the minutes be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. Minutes of the Stanley Park Committee meeting held January 3, 1991 were read. Pending clarification by staff on the actual date of the Rodeo during Rooftop Rodeo week, it was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the minutes be approved and it passed unanimously. 2.A. Minutes of the Planning Commission meetings held November 20 and December 18, 1990 were submitted. No action was required at this time. B. Minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held December 14, 1990 were read in full. 3. Intergovernmental Agreement/Day-Care Services. Town Administrator Klaphake briefed the Trustees on the application for a State Impact Assistance Grant for the Senior Center Remodeling/Children's Center Addition Project (project = $271,000; grant = $161, 000) . A State representative has advised that the grant would include the "Davis -Bacon" prevailing wage requirements which would add approximately 20% to the cost. As the Board of Trustees - January 8, 1991 - Page 2 increase would not be cost effective, alternative housing was investigated. Administrator Klaphake thoroughly reviewed an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Park School District R-3 and the Town whereby the District would provide temporary housing for day-care services. The Agreement will be effective January 1, 1991 through July 1, 1991, during which time the Town will address long-range housing provisions for child-care services; however, the Agreement may be extended through December 31, 1991. Guidelines and Qualifications for Operation were included, as well an Agreement between Kreative Kids, Inc. and the Town. Following clarification pertaining to operator licensing requirements, "screening" of volunteers/employees, insurance coverage, it was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Habecker) the following be approved: A. The Town cancel the pending CDBG Grant Application (in writing) and re -apply for a grant to assist in the Senior Center remodeling project (at a much lower cost). B. The Mayor be authorized to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Park School District R-3. C. The Operator Agreement with Kreative Kids, Inc. be approved as to form. D. The $2,400 expenditure for electric, sewage, heating and water service ($200/mo.). E. Trustee Garrett continue to serve as liaison, working toward a long-range housing plan for a child-care program, and it passed unanimously. 4. Intergovernmental Agreement/Ski Estes Park. Town Administrator Klaphake briefed the Trustees on the status of the ski area: over 3,000 skiers were served during the Christmas holiday season (Phase I); the ski area will not be opened during January due to lack of snow on "upper" and resultant safety precautions (Phase II); and staff anticipates salvaging the Spring season (Phase III). Administrator Klaphake commended Gary Coleman and his staff in operating the ski area this season. In a brief report, Mr. Coleman commented that based on past snowfall averages, snowfall accumulation to date is down 14.6% on "Upper." Mr. Coleman also expressed his appreciation to the Town, EVRPD, and Larimer County for their support and cooperation. 5. Special Election Resolution #1-91. Town Attorney White read in full a resolution (1) setting February 5, 1991 as the date for a special election to determine whether the Knoll and Birch/Bikle Properties should be rezoned from C-O, Outlying Commercial, to R-S, Single Residential, and (2) authorizing the Town Clerk to appoint the Election Judges and order supplies. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the resolution be adopted and it passed unanimously. 6. Helen Wood Estes Valley Public Library District (EVPLD). It was moved and seconded (Hix/Garrett) Helen Wood be reappointed to the EVPLD for a 5-year term, expiring December 31, 1995, and it passed unanimously. 7. Professional Services Agreement/Rocky Mountain Board of Trustees - January 8, 1991 - Page 3 Consultants (RMC). Assistant Town Administrator Widmer briefed the Trustees on the aforementioned Agreement which will enable RMC to conduct the Phase I Site Assessment for the Municipal Building/new library site. Compensation included in this Agreement is $20,118, and work has begun; the completion date is February 11, 1991. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Garrett) the Mayor be authorised to execute the Agreement, and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience. Kelly Brown/Kreative Kids, expressed her appreciation to the Town (and staff) and School District (and staff) for their participation in helping to solve (temporarily) the housing issue for the child-care program. Trustee Habecker questioned whether the Board would receive sufficient time to review the Factory Outlet Proposal prior to the Town Board meeting scheduled February 12. Staff confirmed that (1) a study session may be scheduled following the special election on February 5, and (2) as directed by the Planning Commission, staff is in the process of preparing a "critique" for the Trustees which will identify the Commission's concerns. Trustee Hix commended the Finance Office staff for their participation toward the Financial Reporting Achievement Award. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:28 P.M. Town Clerk