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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1992-05-12inn of Iistm Park, Lorimer County, Colorado, May 12 Minutes of a 19 92 .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 12tiv day of May , A. D. 19..92 at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernard Dannels Present Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: George J. Hix, Mayor ProTem Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Gary F. Klaphake, David Habecker Also Present: Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, 1,000/ Town Clerk Absent: Robert L. Dekker, Trustee Stephen W. Gillette, Trustee Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. and welcomed several high school students who recently participated in Student Government Day. Town pins were presented to each student, and Mayor Dannels reviewed meeting procedure. PUBLIC INPUT. Lou Canaiy urged the Board eliminate the use tax on building materials, adding that Town administrative costs relative to building a house are excessive. Mayor Dannels commented that said tax on building materials had recently been repealed. CONSENT CALENDAR. 1. Town Board Minutes dated April 28, 1992. 2. Bills. 3. Liquor License Renewals: A. Deer Ridge, Inc., dba Retail Beer License, B. Deer Ridge, Inc., dba & Restaurant License Ave. C. Golden Eagle Resorts EAGLE RESORT, Hotel & Dr NATIONAL PARK VILLAGE SOUTH, 3.2% 900 Moraine Ave. THE OTHER SIDE RESTAURANT, Hotel with Extended Hours, 900 Moraine International, Inc., dba GOLDEN Restaurant License, 300 Riverside D. Heidi's Hideaway, Inc., dba HEIDI'S HIDEAWAY, Beer & Wine License, 506 W. Crags Dr. E. Lions Club of Estes Park, 1161 Manford Ave. 4. Committee Minutes: A. 3.2% Retail Beer License, Community Development, May 7, 1992. B. Special Events, May 7, 1992. Pursuant to the Long Peak Scottish Highland Festival Report, Administrator Klaphake stated that the figure of $10,561 reported for field sales was actually $8,061; a donation to the Town in the amount of $2,500 was included in the figure recorded in the minutes. Said minutes will reflect the Board of Trustees - May 12, 1992 - Page 2 amendment as noted. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Barker) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS. 1.A. Public Facilities Manager Sievers presented the bids for the 1992 Pavement Marking Project as follows: In -Line Traffic Marking Co. $21,942.50 Kolbe Striping, Inc. 28,550.00 Epoxy striping will be applied to Highway 34/36 west to West Park Center, south to the Donut Haus, north to Stanley Village, and east to First Street. Necessary lane indicators and turn arrows will increase the low bid by $3,977.50 for a total price of $25,920.00. The Town is acting as the General Contractor on this project which will actually be funded by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) through the Town's accounting system; CDOT will reimburse the Town within eight weeks. CDOT has authorized an expenditure not -to -exceed $25,920.00. CDOT will not allow the crosswalk leading to Ed's Cantina to be repainted in 1992 nor in the future. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Barker) the total low bid in the amount of $25,920.00 submitted by In -Line Traffic Marking Co. be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2. Mayor Dannels announced the Housing Study Group Appointments made by the Community Development Committee: Eric Blackhurst, Lauren Dannels, Paul Kochevar, Ann Racine, David Walker and Dick Weiss. Mayor ProTem Hix will serve as Chairman. 3.A.-C. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) the following standard agreements be approved, and it passed unanimously: Miniature Horse Show, June 24-28, 1992 Paint Horse Show, August 8-9, 1992 Americade, September 11, 1992 D. The fairgrounds site was used to contain fill material for the Golf Course (EVRPD) and Conference Center Projects. The Special Events Committee recommended authorization to expend $5,500.00± to level a portion of the fairgrounds, using the excess fill material. A portion of the funding will be provided from the 1992 Budget/Master Plan line item. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) staff be authorized to proceed, not -to -exceed $5,500.00, and it passed unanimously. E. The Special Events Committee also recommended adoption of a Campground 'Usage Policy. Administrator Klaphake reviewed Items 1-4 contained in said policy. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) the Campground Usage Policy be adopted, and it passed unanimously. 4.A. It was moved and seconded (Barker/Hix) the Final Plat of Prospect Estates Subdivision, Second Filing, Jerry Solomon/Applicant be continued to May 26, 1992, and it passed unanimously. B. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Barker) the Final Plat of Tract 18, Beaver Point Second Addition/Bilge Subdivision, Norm Bilge/Applicant be continued to May 26, 1992, and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees - May 12, 1992 - Page 3 5. Liquor Licenses: A. Larry Beal/LAB Properties, Inc., dba OLD GASLIGHT PUB, submitted a Transfer of Ownership Application for a Hotel and Restaurant License formerly operated by Robert Clay Houseman, 246 Moraine Ave. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Habecker) the Transfer of Ownership be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. Mayor ProTem Hix declared a potential conflict of interest, and stated he would not participate in discussion nor vote on the following item. Ed Grueff/Estes Cantina, Inc., dba ED'S CANTINA, submitted a Transfer of Ownership Application for a Hotel and Restaurant License formerly licensed by Mr. Grueff as an individual, 362 E. Elkhorn Ave. There is no change in the principals. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Barker) the Transfer of Ownership be approved, and it passed unanimously. 6. Town Administrator's Report: Staff reported on the casino -style gambling petition currently be circulated which includes the municipalities of Trinidad, Walsenburg, Lake City, Silverton, Naturita, Dinosaur, Oak Creek, Walden, Grand Lake, Leadville, Silver Cliff, Las Animas, and Huerfano and Hinsdale counties. Petitioners will most likely acquire sufficient signatures to place the question on the November ballot. This petition contains a provision requiring a local referendum. Additional information will be provided as available. The Board received a copy of the 1992/93 Conference Center Booking List, as prepared by Sales and Marketing Director Pickering. Mayor Dannels noted that concentration during the summer months is less due to the unavailability of accommodations; however, the Conference Center is available for events. An EPURA Budget Analysis was presented and reviewed. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the Board. Trustee Habecker questioned a recent Trail Gazette Editorial pertaining to public opinion --the public was denied their vote on large projects such as the Conference Center, Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant, and the like. All projects were conducted in open forum, and overall, Trustees have received favorable comments from the community on progress made thus far. Administrator Klaphake clarified the fact that funding for the new Light and Power Shop Facility was provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) pursuant to the Lawn Lake Flood and loss of the hydro plant. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:19 P.M. Mayor •� Town Clerk 9.