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Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes
February 11, 19 92
Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park
llth February 92
on the day of , A. D. 19.... at regular meeting
hour.
Meeting called to order by Mayor H. B. Dannels
Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: David Barker,
Milan A. Dickinson
Polly Garrett
Dave Habecker,
Also Present: Gary F. Klaphake, George J. Hix
Town Administrator
Vickie O'Connor,
Town Clerk
Absent:
Absent:
Norbert L. Aldrich, Trustee
Gregory A. White, Town Attorney
Mayor Dannels called the Board meeting to order at 7:34 P.M.
CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Town Board minutes dated January 28, 1992.
2. Bills.
3. Amended Plat of Lot 11, Rock Ridge Estates and Tract 1,
Moccasin Saddle Addition (Hoffman) - Continued to February
25, 1992.
4. Board of Adjustment minutes dated February 5, 1992.
5. Liquor License Renewals:
A. Gazebo Restaurant & Tavern, 205 Virginia Dr., Hotel &
Restaurant License, with Extended Hours.
B. Mountainview Mini Mart, 399 E. Elkhorn Ave., 3.2%
Retail Beer.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Garrett) the consent items be
approved, and it passed unanimously.
Trustee Garrett introduced Ned Linegar who presented the Trustees
with copies of "Gateway", an Anthology of Scenes and Vignettes in
honor of the Town's 75th Anniversary. "Gateway" was written by Mr.
Linegar, financed by Frank and George Hix and published by Friends
of the Museum. As copies are sold, funds will be retained by the
Friends of the Museum.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.A. Minutes of the Special Events Committee meeting held
February 6, 1992 were read. Concerning the Special Event
Advisory Committee, Administrator Klaphake reported that a
meeting has been scheduled on Monday, May 4, 1992 at 8:30
A.M., Administration Conference Room. Representatives from
the Chamber of Commerce, Attractions Association,
Accommodations Association, Special Event Director and
Coordinator, and Special Event Committee members will
attend. Should the Trustees desire any additional
representatives, they were advised to confer with the
Administrator. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker)
the minutes be approved, and it passed unanimously.
1. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) the
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following Agreements be approved, and it
passed unanimously:
• Lions Club Concession Stand Lease.
• Darn Thirsty Cowboys.
• TMS Productions.
• Mountain Ferris Wheel & Carnival.
• Sweetheart Sams.
• Connie Boschen.
2. Childrens Center Contract. Administrator Klaphake reviewed
events leading up to the Impact Assistance Contract with
the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs for
construction of the Childrens Center. As reported during
the January 28, 1992 Board meeting, the Town is now in
receipt of a letter confirming the Town may proceed with
the Architectural Agreement with Thorp and Associates.
Exhibit B of the Contract will contain an Intergovernmental
Agreement, Operating Agreement, and Land Lease all with the
Park School District; said documents must be approved by
both entities (Town and School) and staff anticipates these
documents will be presented to the Trustees in March.
Trustee Garrett confirmed that all money pledged during
1991 has been received; donations for 1992 must be received
by May 31st. Concerning financing, Administrator Klaphake
noted that due to a potential conflict of interest (Hix),
the Town will not seek bids from the Estes Park Bank. It
was moved and seconded (Garrett/Hix) the Mayor be
authorized to execute the Childrens Center Impact
Assistance Contract, and it passed unanimously.
3. EPURA Commissioner Appointment. Mayor Dannels submitted
Dick Putney for appointment to the Estes Park Urban Renewal
Authority, replacing Jim Godbolt. It was moved and
seconded (Hix/Habecker) Mr. Putney be appointed, serving a
5-year term, expiring September 14, 1996, and it passed
unanimously.
4. Melodv Page Agreement. It was moved and seconded
(Hix/Garrett) the Theatrical Production Agreement for a
Pageant in conjunction with the Town's 75th Anniversary
with Melody Page be approved, and it passed unanimously.
Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested
Administrator Klaphake clarify discussion held during meetings with
Friends of Ski Estes as they relate to the Friends proposal for a
"pillow tax." The Administrator advised the Trustees on the tax
proposal, and reported to Friends that, following his report to the
Trustees, he was not authorized to proceed any further. Mayor
Dannels presented a copy of a letter dated February 7, 1992 written
by Congressman Allard to Robert Baker, Regional Director/Rocky
Mountain Region. As Congressman Allard requested the letter not be
released until February 12, the letter was not read aloud, but made
available to the media. Comments relating to the pillow tax were
heard from Lou Canaiy; Trustee Garrett reported that all responses
she had received relating to said tax had been negative.
There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the
meeting at 8:09 P.M.
. . Town Clerk