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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1992-01-14Venv Qf rn of 'Estes 1 rjt La rimer County, Colorado, January 14 19 92 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 14th January 92 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: Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Absent: None Norbert L. Aldrich, Dave Barker, Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett, Dave Habecker, George J. Hix Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Town Administrator Klaphake presented the following employee awards: Monte Vavra/Excellence in Financial Reporting received from the Government Finance Officers Association for the Town's Annual Report, and Dave Racine/Demonstrated Professionalism in Executive Growth and Leadership received from the Colorado Law Enforcement Association. The Trustees commended both employees for their achievements. A photo opportunity was conducted in the placement of a photograph of the first Town Clerk, Charles Hix/1917-1940. Mayor Dannels acknowledged attendance of a group of Cub and Boy Scouts. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. Approval of minutes dated December 10, 1991, and special meeting held January 7, 1992. 2. Bills. 3. Liquor License Renewals: A. Molly B Restaurant, Beer and Wine, 200 Moraine Ave. B. The Grubsteak, Hotel and Restaurant, 134 W. Elkhorn Ave. 4. Board of Adjustment, January 8, 1992 (acknowledgement only). It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the consent items be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.A. Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held December 19, 1991 were read, and it was moved and seconded (Dickinson/Barker) they be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. Minutes of the Special Events Committee meeting held January 2, 1992 were read. Following a clarification (date) on the Walter Alsbaugh Agreement, it was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the minutes and six (6) Agreements contained therein, be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2. Planning Commission minutes dated December 17, 1991 were submitted: Board of Trustees - January 14, 1992 - Page 2 A. Amended Plat of Lots 6 and 7, Block 11, Country Club Manor Addition, Ron 8. Harvey/Applicant. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider said amended plat. Community Development Director Stamey reported the Applicant is proposing to combine two lots into one lot to construct a two-family dwelling rental unit. Director Stamey reported on an aerial easement note to be added to the plat. As there were no persons speaking in "favor of" or in "opposition to" the proposal, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. It was moved and seconded (Garrett/Hix) the Amended Plat of Lots 6 and 7, Block 11, Country Club Manor Addition be approved contingent upon a note being placed on the plat stating that if needed during construction, the overhead wires will be raised at the owner's expense, and it passed unanimously. B. Preliminary Concept Plan for special Review #91-6, Pinnacle Golf Course, Pinnacle Golf GroupJApplicant. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the above -referenced concept plan. Director Stamey reported that weekly meetings are being conducted with affected agencies, Applicant's representatives, and Town staff to maintain a thorough awareness of the proposed development. Larimer County has issued a permit for earth work on the greens and fairways. The purpose of preliminary concept plan submittal is to allow the Town (Planning Commission and Town Board) an opportunity to examine the concept of the development for this site. The Planning Commission recommended the concept plan be approved, contingent upon those conditions referenced in the Commission's minutes dated December 17, 1991. However, the Town is not committed in any way with this approval. Items such as annexation, subdivision, site -specific development review, vested property rights, density and density transfers, street locations and design, zoning, highway access, and the like will be addressed in the near future, with ample opportunity for public input being provided. Applicant's Representative Roger Thorp, spoke in "favor of" the project confirming that his firm is working closely with staff to resolve any issues in a timely and orderly fashion. As there were no persons speaking in "opposition to" the proposal, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. It was moved and seconded (Garrett/Aldrich) the Preliminary Concept Plan for Special Review #91-6 Pinnacle Golf Course be approved, contingent upon those conditions set forth in the Planning Commission minutes dated December 17, 1991, and it passed unanimously. 3. Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department. Fire Chief Rumley presented the Department's 1991 Annual Reports: Expenditures $140,929.90; Assets $50,068.02; Total calls 136 (62 inside and 74 outside city limits); Training hours 2,155 (average of 74 hrs./man); Reserves expended 900 hours toward fund drives; Proposed expenditures for the new ladder truck $19,468.40; and Election of Officers. The Trustees commended the Fire Department for a job well done and their successful efforts toward fund raising, and it was moved and seconded (Garrett/Hix) the following officers be approved and it passed unanimously: Fire Chief Jack Rumley 1st Assistant Chief Edward Ford 2nd Assistant Chief Steve Campbell Secretary/Treasurer Mark Chrastil 4. RAMS Liquor Store/Change of Location. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider a Change of Location Application submitted by RAMS Liquor Store to relocate from 366 E. Elkhorn Ave. to 437 S. St. Vrain Ave. There were no Board of Trustees - January 14, 1992 - Page 3 persons speaking in "favor of" or in "opposition to" the Application, and Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Aldrich stated that the Board of Trustees finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are not met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood and that the desires of the adult inhabitants are for the granting of this liquor license. Based upon the above findings, it was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the Application be granted, and it passed unanimously. 5. Friends of Ski Estes - resolution #1-92. Trustee Barker presented a resolution in support of Friends of Ski Estes requesting the National Park Service reconsider their decision to permanently close the ski area at Hidden Valley. Trustee Garrett commented on recent newspaper articles pertaining to the ski area, and statements made during the 1/13/92 public meeting with Representative Wayne Allard pertaining to: supporting/non-supporting action to retain the area, declining number of skiers at Hidden Valley and increasing numbers at other sites and market penetration, inadequate/undependable snowfall, revenues and expenses, survey relating to the area's effect on business, and comments made by Rocky Mountain National Park Superintendent Thompson. Trustee Barker confirmed that his decision to place the Resolution on the agenda was due, in part, to the fact that the Resolution was not a request for financial support, nor was there a commitment for funding in the future. In addition, Trustee Barker encouraged Friends to investigate the possibility of an election to determine whether the voters desired to retain the ski area. Town Attorney White read the Resolution. Comments were heard from: Ed Allbright, Rob Cohen, Louis O'Riordan, Fritz Heath, Lois Smith, Odd Lyngholm, Morgan Townsend, Mackenzie Smith, Lou Canaiy, Judy James, Dave Solder, Ron Harvey, and Connie Boschen. Topics discussed were: protesting the Park Service not taking public comment prior to making their decision; economic study; support of the Friends effort; potential for a reversal of the decision made by the Department of the Interior; energy should be expended toward a new direction--i.e. low-cost year-round housing and living wage; economic impact currently being experienced by the business community due to the closure of the ski area as witnessed by an informal survey; affect on the community's children; lodging cancellations being experienced due to the closure and the effect businesses experience when offering an amenity regardless of whether or not that amenity is actually utilized by the consumer; inactivity of the youth as there is no alternative, and increased potential for delinquency; comparative statistics during 1989-91 may not be valid due to management decisions regarding the opening date (October) and advertising; presentation of comments made by Karl Kasch/Cimarron Consultants addressing the Badger Pass Ski Area and its relationship to Yosemite National Park's Master Plan, Concessions Management and adjacent, local economies --and the many similarities between Badger Pass and Hidden Valley; and the impact being observed by the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Dannels expressed his appreciation to all those offering comments. Finance Officer Vavra briefed the Trustees on sales tax collections for November, 1991 - 13.3% growth and year-to-date - 8.41% growth. Following comment by the Trustees, it was moved and seconded (Barker/Dickinson) the Resolution be approved as presented. With reservation expressed by Trustee Garrett (economic welfare), the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels reported that the Board did not receive support from local organizations expressing their opinion on the ski area, and suggested any organization do so. Board of Trustees - January 14, 1992 - Page 4 Mayor Dannels declared a 5-minute recess at 10:01 P.M. Mayor Dannels convened the meeting at 10:06 P.M. 6. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - APPOINTMENT, RESOLUTION #2-92. Ass't. Administrator Widmer briefed the Trustees on legislation providing comprehensive civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local government services and programs, and telecommunications. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Garrett) Richard D. Widmer be appointed ADA Coordinator to coordinate and/or implement ADA compliance, and it passed unanimously. 7. ESTES PARK BUILDING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT AND RE- APPOINTMENT - RESOLUTION. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) Peggy Lynch be appointed and Monte Vavra be re -appointed to the Estes Park Building Authority and it passed unanimously. Said appointments will expire January, 1995. 8. GAS CONTAMINATION STUDY. Trustee Hix declared a potential "conflict of interest" and stated he would not participate in discussion nor vote. Presentation of Phase II Interim Site Assessment Report. Kerry Prochaska/RMC reviewed the Interim Site Assessment Report. "Petrex" tubes to determine the extent of the contamination in the study area were installed (maps specifically identifying the study area were displayed). Petroleum hydrocarbons were found in the groundwater and soil strata and are being intercepted and transported to Black Canyon Creek via an aged stormwater culvert; two distinct contamination plumes have been identified; and there is evidence to support a multiple source conclusion. Contract for Additional Site Assessment Testing. Staff and RMC are recommending additional testing of the soil gas survey area along East Elkhorn Ave. from Black Canyon Creek to East Riverside, installation of monitor wells; RMC will provide recommendations for additional environmental response efforts in the contaminated areas. Work would begin January 15, with completion June 15, 1992. The contract price is 29,669 plus meeting expense time. Administrator Klaphake confirmed that all options will remain open relative to ascertaining any or all contributors to this contamination and chargeable expenses thereof. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Garrett) the Contract with RMC in the amount of $29,669 plus meeting time expenses be approved, and it passed unanimously. Trustee Hix abstained. Trustee Habecker expressed his appreciation to staff on their responsible management of the gas contamination issue. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels reiterated his appreciation to Monte Vavra and Dave Racine for their excellence as witnessed by the awards being presented during the meeting. As there were no further comments, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 10:21 P.M. Mayor Town Clerk