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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1992-04-14(` rofun of ittes arh� Larimer County, Colorado, April 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 on the 14th da of April2 y ........................... A. D. 1 .... at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem George Present: Mayor Pro Tem Hix Trustees: Gary F. Klaphake, Also Present: Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, 9 00t Town Clerk Absent: J. Hix Norbert L. Aldrich, Trustee Elect Polly Garrett David Habecker Robert L. Dekker, Trustee Elect Stephen W. Gillette, Trustee Elect H. B. Dannels, Mayor Elect David Barker, Trustee Mayor Pro Tem Hix called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Town Administrator Klaphake reviewed the modification of the Town Board Agenda which will now include: (1) Public Input prior to agenda items, and (2) Committee Minutes will be placed under the Consent Calendar with recommendations (budget expenditures of $5,000 and over, contracts, agreements, and the like), being placed under Action Items. PUBLIC INPUT: Louis O'Riordan commented on the modified agenda and recent municipal election. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. 2. Town Board minutes dated March 24, 1992 and Special Meeting April 9, 1992. Bills. Liquor License Renewals: A. Longhorn Liquor Mart, 1640 Big Thompson Ave., Retail Liquor Store. B. Spur 66 Liquor Store, National Park Village South, Retail Liquor Store. C. Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, dba ESTES PARK GOLF COURSE, Hotel & Restaurant License, with Optional Premise, 1080 S. St. Vrain Ave. D. Winterhawk Ent., Inc., dba THE ANTLERS FINE FOOD AND DRINK, Tavern, 1690 Big Thompson Ave., with Extended Hours. 4. Committee Minutes: A. B. C. Public Safety, March 26, 1992. Community Development, April 2, 1992. Light and Power, April 9, 1992. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Habecker) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees - April 14, 1992 - Page 2 ACTION ITEMS: 1. Trolley Contract. The Community Development Committee recommended approval of the Transportation Services Contract in the amount of $20,000 with the Estes Park Trolley Corporation. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Garrett) said Contract be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2.A. Modification of Residential Electric Rate. The Light and Power Committee recommended approval of a modification of the Residential Electric Rate to diminish Demand Requirements from a 15,000 kWh threshold to 20,000 kWh. Such action requires a public hearing, and it was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Habecker) a public hearing be scheduled on May 26, 1992, and it passed unanimously. B. Residential Rate Demand Control Rebate Program. The Light and Power Committee recommended approval of the aforestated Rebate Program to be implemented in December, 1992 and January and February, 1993, and it was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Habecker) said Program be approved, and it passed unanimously. 3. As the Applicants' Representative failed to obtain required signatures on the plats, it was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Habecker) the following public hearings be continued to April 28, 1992, and it passed unanimously: A. Amended Plat of Lot 11, Rock Ridge Estates and Tract 1, Moccasin Saddle Addition, Wesley E. and Barbara M. Hoffman/Applicant. B. Final Plat of Prospect Estates Subdivision, Second Filing, Jerry Solomon/Applicant. Trustee Garrett introduced Ben Forbes who recently donated artwork and $5,000 to help fund an Estes Park Museum of Art. Mr. Forbes noted that he will display an additional 26 paintings during the summer season; said display will held in Room 203. The Board expressed their appreciation to Mr. Forbes. Mayor Pro Tem Hix declared a 10-minute recess at 7:50 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Hix convened the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Municipal Judge Littlejohn conducted a Swearing -In Ceremony for the newly -elected Trustees: Norbert L. Aldrich, Robert L. Dekker, and Stephen W. Gillette, which included George J. Hix as Mayor Pro Tem. 4 Appointments. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Aldrich) the following Administration Appointments be approved, and it passed unanimously: Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Monte L. Vavra, Town Treasurer/Town Clerk Pro Tem Gregory A. White, Town Attorney David J. Racine, Police Chief Donna Heifner, Deputy Town Clerk James M. Littlejohn, Municipal Judge John W. Easley, Jr., Assistant Municipal Judge. Via the Town Clerk, Mayor Elect Dannels submitted his appointments to the Standing and Special Committees: Standing Committees: Community Development David Barker, Chairman George J. Hix Robert L. Dekker Board of Trustees - April 14, 1992 - Page 3 Light and Power Norbert L. Aldrich, Chairman George J. Hix Robert L. Dekker *Public Safety George J. Hix, Chairman Norbert L. Aldrich David Habecker *Committee meetings will be held every other month beginning April. Public Works David Habecker, Chairman David Barker Stephen W. Gillette Special Committees: Administrative Special Events Mayor Dannels, Chairman Board of Trustees George J. Hix, Chairman David Habecker Stephen W. Gillette It was coved and seconded (Aldrich/Habecker) the following be re- appointed to the Planning Commission, and it passed unanimously: Harriet Burgess, 6-Year Term, expiring April, 1998 Larry Wexler, 6-Year Term, expiring April, 1998. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Aldrich) the following be appointed to the Board of Adjustment, and it passed unanimously: Robert L. Dekker, 4-year Term, expiring April, 1996 Al Sager, 4-Year Term, expiring April, 1996. It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Gillette) the following be appointed to the Firemen's Pension Board, and it passed unanimously: Mayor, Fire Chief, Town Treasurer, 1st Assistant Fire Chief and Town Clerk. It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Aldrich) the following be appointed to the Policemen's Pension Board, and it passed unanimously: Mayor, Police Lieutenant, Town Treasurer, Town Clerk. It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Aldrich) the following appointment be made to the Platte River Power Authority, and it passed unanimously: H. Bernerd Dannels, Mayor Richard D. Widmer, Term expiring December 31, 1995. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Habecker) the following Miscellaneous Appointments be made, and it passed unanimously: Cultural Arts Council Estes Park Rooftop Rodeo Committee Larimer County Emergency Management Planning Advisory Board North Front Range Water Quality Planning Assn. . Windy Gap Stephen W. Gillette, Liaison George J. Hix, Liaison Bobby Emerine, Lieutenant . Bill Linnane Bob Goehring, Alternate Bill Linnane Gregory A. White Board of Trustees - April 14, 1992 - Page 4 5. Contract Line Ordinance #1-92. Town Attorney White reviewed a Contract Line Extension Policy for Town - installed water mains. The Town would be reimbursed from anyone connecting to said water main, similar to a developer. Attorney White read the ordinance in full, and it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Aldrich) the ordinance be adopted. It passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Dekker, Habecker and Mayor Pro Tem Hix. Those voting "No" Trustee Gillette. Whereupon Mayor Pro Tem Hix declared the ordinance passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 1-92, and published according to law. 6.A. Special Events Liauor LicenseJElks. BPOE Elks #2617 submitted a Special Event Liquor License Application for a barbecue party to be held in an adjacent private parking lot. It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Aldrich) the License Application be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License/Elkhorn Lodge. Mayor Pro Tem Hix opened a public hearing to consider a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor Application filed by Associated Property Consultants, Inc., dba ELKHORN LODGE, 600 W. Elkhorn Ave. Jerry Zahourek/Applicant, commented that the property had been licensed for a number of years; he is attempting to rejuvenate the property; and would like to expand the season if possible. Four (4) serving areas were identified on the map of the premise, and the Applicant was advised that a physical separation for each of the four areas would be required. There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro Tem Hix declared the public hearing closed. Noting 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, and it was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Dekker) the New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for the Elkhorn Lodge be approved, and it passed unanimously. 7. Louis O'RiordanJSelective Law Enforcement. Mr. O'Riordan stated that he is aware of existing zoning violations, and requested this item be tabled until April 28, 1992. 8. Town Administrator's Report. Administrator Klaphake requested Attorney White review two pending Constitutional Amendments: limited stakes gaming - local approval, may be placed on the November ballot; and Governmental Immunity Act - potential increase in the "cap" from $150,000/$400,000 to $250,000/$500,000. Finance Officer Vavra reviewed the status of payments for Windy Gap as it pertains to M.D.C. Administrator Klaphake commented on the Town's Investment Portfolio, providing a graph and schedule of temporary investments. The Administrator also commended the Town Clerk, Deputy Clerk and Judges for the high standards achieved in administering the April 7th municipal election. Glenna Dannels briefed all in attendance on the accident which occurred April 14 involving Mayor Dannels. The Mayor suffered a broken leg and is being hospitalized. The Board conveyed their wishes for a speedy recovery to Mrs. Dannels. Mayor Pro Tem Hix expressed his congratulations to the newly - elected Trustees, and there being -me -further business, adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. Town Clerk