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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
22nd September 92
on the day of , A. D. 19.... at regular meeting
hour.
H. Bernerd Dannels
Meeting called to order by Mayor
Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees:
Also Present:
Gary F. Klaphake,
Town Administrator
Gregory A. White,
�(gfskr{r / Town Attorney
Vickie O'Connor,
Town Clerk
Absent: None
George J. Hix, Mayor ProTem
Norbert L. Aldrich,
David Barker,
Robert L. Dekker
Stephen W. Gillette,
David Habecker
Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
PUBLIC INPUT.
Lou Canaiy commented that perhaps the merchants could pay for the
trolley service and questioned pick-up and delivery points. Mr.
Canaiy also requested confirmation that American Honda was paying
for their water line extension.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
1. Town Board minutes dated September 8, 1992.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
A.
B.
Light and Power, September 10, 1992.
Public Works, September 17, 1992.
4. Liquor License Renewals:
A. The Villager, Tavern License, 1230 Big Thompson Ave.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Barker) the consent calendar be
approved, and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS.
1. Public Service Company (PSCo) Natural Gas Franchise
Agreement - Approval of Schedule. Town Attorney White
commented that a new contract with PSCo has been negotiated
to include a 20-year term, 3% franchise fee, and first -
refusal rights. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Dekker)
the Schedule for adoption of the new agreement, as defined
in the Light and Power Committee minutes September 10, 1992,
be approved, and it passed unanimously.
2.A. Dry Gulch Water Main Oversizinq - Approval of Budget
Expenditure. Director Linnane briefed the Trustees on the
aforementioned oversizing request from an 8" to a 12" line.
The funding plan and justification for the oversizing was
addressed. Due to the l0-acre sites for North End
Properties and financial burden of water line maintenance in
relation to water tap and water usage fees, the Committee
discussed a 2-month moratorium on contract fees. It was
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moved and seconded (Habecker/Gillette) the budget
expenditure of $100,000± for the Dry Gulch Water Main
Oversiaing be approved, directing Town Attorney White to
prepare a Resolution addressing the Moratorium for
consideration October 13, 1992, and it passed unanimously.
B. Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant - Approval of Budget
Expenditure for Change Order #10. Trustee Gillette declared
a potential "conflict of interest" and stated he would not
participate in discussion nor vote. Director Linnane
reviewed the change order for an additional $16,509 for
miscellaneous work and equipment. It was moved and seconded
(Habecker/Barker) Change Order #10 in the amount of $16,509
be approved, and it passed unanimously, with Trustee
Gillette Abstaining.
C. 1992 Water Loop and Fall River Water Main Projects - Award
Contract. Following review, it was moved and seconded
(Habecker/Dekker) said contract in the amount of $16,509.00
be awarded to Kitchen 6 Co., and it passed unanimously.
Planning Commission, September 15, 1992:
A. Boundary Adjustment, Lots 1 and 2, Canaiy Subdivision, 1650
Big Thompson Ave.. Mark Brown Applicant. It was moved and
seconded (Hix/Aldrich) this item be continued to October 13,
1992, and it passed unanimously.
B. Boundary Adiustment, Tract 14, Beaver Point. First Addition,
309 Riverside Dr.. Dave TantonlApplicant. Mayor Dannels
opened the public hearing. Director Stamey reviewed the
request, confirming all conditions had been met. There
being no public testimony, Mayor Dannels closed the public
hearing. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) the
Boundary Adjustment be approved, and it passed unanimously.
C. Amended Plat of Lot 8A and a Portion of Lot 8B. Ouasebarth
Resubdivision, 881 Dunraven St., Dale Sumner/Applicant.
Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing. Director Stamey
reviewed the request adding that due to a miscommunication
between the applicant and the engineer, the plat had not
been signed and submitted. Director Stamey has been assured
the plat will be submitted Wednesday, September 23. There
being no public testimony, Mayor Dannels closed the public
hearing. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Dekker) the Amended
Plat be approved, contingent upon submittal of a fully -
executed plat, and it passed unanimously.
D. Boundary Adiustment, Lot 40 and the East 90' of Lot 41.
Grand Estates Subdivision, Grand Estates Drive area. Mae A.
Tilev/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich)
this item be continued to October 13, 1992, and it passed
unanimously.
E. Planning Commission - Appointment. Mayor Dannels submitted
the name of Sue Doylen to complete the 6-year term recently
vacated by Richard Wood. It was moved and seconded
(Hix/Gillette) Sue Doylen be appointed to the Planning
Commission, with her term expiring April, 1994, and it
passed unanimously. Planning Commission Chairman Sager
welcomed Ms. Doylen.
4. Town Administrator's Report. Administrator Klaphake briefed
the Board on Sales Tax Revenues collected through July which
indicated a 12.15% increase year-to-date, while Vail is
reporting an increase of 0.44% year-to-date.
Town Attorney White reviewed the 13 Amendments which will be
included in the November 3rd Ballot, indicating CML's
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position on each amendment and their subsequent affect upon
municipalities. Al Sager addressed the Board requesting the
ballot issue information be made available to the public.
Mr. Sager was advised that neither staff nor the Board are
allowed to expend Town funds either in favor of or opposing
such amendments.
Following completion of all agenda items, it was moved and seconded
(Dekker/Aldrich) the Board enter Executive Session to discuss
matters relative to property negotiations, and it passed
unanimously.
Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:41 P.M. to Executive
Session.
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