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ark, Lorimer County, Colorado, October 13 , 19 92
Regular
Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes
Stes
Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park
13th October 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: George J. Hix, Mayor ProTem
Norbert L. Aldrich,
David Barker,
Robert L. Dekker,
Also Present: Stephen W. Gillette
Gary F. Klaphake,
Town Administrator
Gregory A. White,
Absent: Town Attorney
Vickie O'Connor,
Town Clerk
Absent: David Habecker, Trustee
Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M.
Tim Petersen/Estes Park Jaycees expressed his appreciation to the
Trustees for their support and presented the Town with a framed
photograph of the 1992 Fireworks Display.
Mayor Dannels welcomed Boy Scout Troop 10 and presented each member
with a Town pin.
PUBLIC INPUT.
Lou Canaiy commented on including funding in the 1993 Budget for
the Board Room sound system; notification should be provided to all
adjacent property owners for changes in land use; and suggested
public comment also be allowed following the meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Town Board minutes dated September 22, 1992.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
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B.
C.
D.
E.
Special Events, September 24, 1992.
Administrative, September 28, 1992.
Light and Power, October 1, 1992.
Community Development, October 1, 1992.
Public Safety, October 8, 1992.
4. Liquor Licenses:
A. Resolution #11-92. Coyote Moon Nightclub, 800 Moraine
Ave. B, New Tavern Application. Resolution setting
public hearing date of November 10, 1992.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the consent calendar be
approved, and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS.
1.A.
1993 Action Plan. Ass't. Administrator Widmer reviewed the
1993 Action Plan as recommended for approval at the
Administrative Committee meeting September 28, noting that
Goal #3 was not amended to include potential changes that
may occur should the TABOR Amendment be passed.
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Administrator Klaphake withdrew all four "action steps" from
Goal #13-Encouraging a Strong Cultural Arts Program pending
additional discussion/review by the Community Development
Committee. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Gillette) the
1993 Action Plan be adopted as presented, and it passed
unanimously.
B. Intergovernmental Agreements with Upper Thompson and Estes
Park Sanitation District. The Administrative Committee
recommended approval of both Agreements which will allow
access to the Town's metering records to both Districts. It
was moved and seconded (Dekker/Hix) the Mayor be authorized
to execute both Agreements as presented, and it passed
unanimously..
C. ICMA Trust and Adoption Agreement. To maintain compliance
with changes required by the Tax Reform Act of 1986,
Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988, and all
current federal laws and regulations of the IRS, it was
moved and seconded (Dekker/Hix) the Mayor be authorized to
execute said renewal Agreement, and it passed unanimously.
The management contribution will be reduced from 10.2% to
10% to match contributions made to PERA.
D. Town Administrator Employment Contract. Town Attorney White
presented the Administrator's 5-Year Employment Contract
which provides a 2% increase in 1993 plus a 2% deferred
compensation. For 1994-1997, the Administrator will receive
the same percentage adjustment as the average annual
employee. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Dekker) the
Contract be approved as presented, and it passed
unanimously.
2.A. Christmas Scene Restoration Contract with Lynda Vowel. The
Light and Power Committee recommended approval of a revised
contract in the amount of $6,973.72 with Ms. Vogel. It was
moved and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the Mayor be authorized to
execute the Contract, and it passed unanimously.
3. Automatic Response and Mutual Aid Agreement - Volunteer Fire
Department. The Public Safety Committee recommended
approval of the aforementioned Agreement between the Fire
Department and Larimer County. Said Agreement defines the
Department's boundary and authorizes response outside Town
Limits. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the Fire
Chief and Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement, and
it passed unanimously.
4. Resolution #12-92 Dry Gulch Water Tap Moratorium. Pursuant
to action taken during the Public Works Committee meeting
September 17, 1992, Attorney White read in full a Resolution
declaring a moratorium on water tap applications on the 12"
water transmission line presently being proposed for
construction in Dry Gulch Road, until February 15, 1993. It
was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Barker) Resolution #12-92 be
adopted, and it passed unanimously.
5. Ordinance #9-92 First Amendment to the Loan Agreement with
Colorado Water Resources and Power Authority. Public Works
Director Linnane briefed the Board on said Ordinance, which
will allow a realignment of the $3.3 Million of the original
bond issue to be allocated to other related facilities. It
was moved and seconded (Dekker/Hix) the Ordinance be
adopted, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dannels
declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted, numbered 9-
92, and published according to law.
6.A. Boundary Adjustment of Lots 1 and 2, Canaiy Subdivision,
1650 Big Thompson Ave., Mark Brown/Applicant. It was moved
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and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the Boundary Adjustment be
continued to October 27, 1992, and it passed unanimously.
B. Boundary Adjustment of Lot 40 and the East 90' of Lot 41.
Grand Estates Subdivision, Mae A. Tilev/Applicant. It was
moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the Boundary Adjustment be
continued to October 27, 1992, and it passed unanimously.
7 1993 Budget. As required by State Statute, staff introduced
the preliminary budget for 1993. Ass't. Town Administrator
Widmer noted that the budget will be reviewed at the
Administrative Committee meetings scheduled October 19 and
November 2--these meetings are open to the public and
everyone was encouraged to attend. Finance Officer Vavra
read the Introductory Resolution and reviewed revenues and
expenses.
8. Town Administrator's Report. No report given.
9. Stanley Historic District/EPURA Road Project. Administrator
Klaphake briefed the Board on the conclusion of negotiations
with Frank Normali/The Stanley Hotel for the aforementioned
project, stating that the Town is a party to the agreement
as the Town will be the recipient of a public roadway.
EPURA will continue friendly negotiations or, as a last
resort, could possibly use the right of eminent domain to
complete this project with additional affected property
owners. The current roadway through Stanley Village to the
Hotel will be realigned and become limited access. It was
moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the Mayor be authorised to
execute the Contract for the public street within the
Stanley Historic District, and it passed by the following
votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Hix, Aldrich, Barker,
and Dekker. Those voting "No" Trustee Gillette.
10. Public Service Company (PSCo) Natural Gas Franchise - First
Reading of Ordinance. Town Clerk O'Connor confirmed that
PSCo provided Proof of Publication information verifying
PSCo published a "Notice of Application for Franchise by
Public Service Company of Colorado" September 25, October 2
and 9, 1992. Town Attorney White reviewed proceedings and
read the proposed franchise agreement in full. The second
reading is scheduled on November 10 and at that time, the
Trustees will either approve or disapprove said Franchise
Agreement.
Following completion of all agenda items, staff requested an
Executive Session to discuss matters that may be subject to
property negotiations. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the
Board of Trustees enter Executive Session, and it passed
unanimously.
Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:49 P.M. to enter Executive
Session.
Mayor
Town Clerk