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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1993-09-151�lJJ r,7r� of cEStPS Vail, 11 Lorimer County, Colorado, September 15 93, 19 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 15th day of September • • A. D. 19..93 at regular meeting hour. H. Bernerd Dannels Meeting called to order by Mayor Present: Mayor Also Present: iibPPY H. B. Dannels Trustees: Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk George J. Hix, Mayor ProTem, Robert L. Dekker, Susan L. Doylen, Stephen W. Gillette, David Habecker Absent: Norbert L. Aldrich, Trustee Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC INPUT. Lou Canaiy urged all citizens to vote in favor of the Tourism Tax which will be included on the ballot for the upcoming November 2nd election. David Czapp, News Director/K-ROCKY, introduced himself and announced that approximately 20-45 minutes is available Monday through Friday beginning at 11:00 A.M. for community events. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. 2. 3. Town Board minutes dated August 24, 1993. Bills. Committee Minutes: A. B. C. D. Special Events, August 26, 1993. Public Works, August 26, 1993. Community Development, September 2, 1993. Light and Power, September 9, 1993. It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Hix) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Special Events Committee, August 26, 1993: Ordinance #15-91 allows variances from Section 17.16.050(C) relating to containment regulations in the C-D Zone provided the Town Board adopts a resolution. The Committee has recommended approval of the following resolutions: A. Resolution #20-93 - "Strolling Musicians." Strolling musicians for the October Gold Brats and Bands special event scheduled October 16 and 17 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) the Resolution be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. Resolution #21-93 - "Surprise Sale Days." Sidewalk sale from 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. October 9 and 10, 1993. Town Attorney White read the resolution, and it was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) the Resolution be approved, and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees - September 15, 1993 - Page 2 C. Resolution 122-93 "Scarecrow Contest." Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to be held October 2, 1993 from 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Town Attorney White read the resolution and it was moved and seconded (Hix/Gillette) the Resolution be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2. Public Works Committee, August 26, 1993: A. Little Prospect Mountain Addition - Ordinance #14-93 vacating water easement. Town Attorney White reviewed the vacation request submitted by Mr. and Mrs. John Bridges, which was favorably recommended by the Public Works Committee, and read the ordinance in full. Staff confirmed that the owners are responsible for any legal expenses incurred by the Town. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Doylen) the Ordinance be adopted, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 14-93 and published according to law. B. Habitat for Humanity - Request to waive water tap fee. The Committee recommended approval of the request as follows: (1) the Housing Authority purchase the water tap for this project as a "test case", and (2) the Town Attorney be authorized to prepare a lien stating that if the house is sold on the open market within 10 years, that the Housing Authority be reimbursed the $3,700 tap fee. Public Works Director Linnane clarified the sewer tap fee stating that the Sanitation District denied Habitat's request for a waiver electing to allow payment, interest free, over a 2-year period. Administrator Klaphake reported that a lien, in lieu of a deed restriction will be prepared to ensure payment to the Town should the house be sold on the open market within 10 years. Habitat Representative Gerald Swank confirmed that the family has been selected and that they will meet their 500-hour investment on this house and the one following. There is a strong possibility that Habitat will proceed with their second home. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Gillette) the request be granted, authorizing the General Fund to purchase the tap as identified above, and it passed unanimously. C. Hike/Bike Trail Master Plan - Presentation. An Advisory Committee was assembled to prepare a hike/bike trail system master plan. Advisory Committee members Randy Repola, Bill Linnane and Bob Joseph reported that the master plan includes four primary areas: Fall River to Aspenglenn Campground, Lake Estes (north and south), Fish Creek including the school area, and south to Lily Lake, back to Highway 66. A slide program further identifying each of the four sites was presented. The Advisory Committee is most enthusiastic of the Lake Estes trail system. Director Linnane reported that the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has given verbal approval to EVRPD Director Gengler for the Lake Estes project, and the Advisory Committee will present the Hike/Bike Trail Master Plan to BOR next week. As directed by the Public Works Committee, Administrator Klaphake has met with EVRPD and Larimer County officials --a report will be given to the Committee September 23rd. Staff reviewed funding options and phasing. Mayor Dannels commended the Advisory Committee for the thorough presentation and expressed the Board's appreciation for their efforts. No further action was taken. 3. A. Lake Estes Annexation. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the Lake Estes Annexation. Community Development Director Stamey reviewed the site location Board of Trustees - September 15, 1993 - Page 3 and reported that the Planning Commission favorably recommended the annexation to include C-O Zoning. Those speaking in favor: Lou Canaiy; there were no persons speaking in opposition. Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Attorney White read the Annexation Resolution and it was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen) the Resolution #23-93 be adopted, and it passed unanimously. Attorney White read the Annexation Ordinance and 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, ordered it numbered 15-93, and published according to law. Attorney White read the Zoning Ordinance establishing C-O Commercial Outlying zoning, and it was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen) the Ordinance be adopted and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 16-93, and published according to law. 4. Estes Valley Public Library District Appointment. Mayor Dannels requested Allan R. Wasson be appointed to replace Helen "Tucker" Wood. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) Mr. Wasson's appointment be approved, and it passed unanimously. The term will expire December 31, 1995. This appointment must also be approved by Larimer County. 5. Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority Reappointment. Mayor Dannels requested Gerald Swank be re -appointed to a 5-Year Term, expiring September 15, 1998. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Dekker) Mr. Swank's re -appointment be approved, and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels advised that as a result of Ed Pohl's Planning Commission appointment, one vacancy remains on EPURA; the Mayor anticipates naming a candidate in the near future. 6. Town Administrator's Report. Administrator Klaphake provided an update on Town Board Goals concerning EPURA, EVRPD and the Sanitation Districts. EPURA: developed a plan named the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority Phase II - a Community -Wide Focus consisting of four segments: Budgeting, Urban Renewal Plan Changes, Review of Downtown Developments, and an Intergovernmental Agreement. EVRPD: merging should be considered only after the Town completes additional annexation, and through an IGA, the Town is providing accounting services; other cooperative possibilities are being investigated. EPSD/UTSD: EPSD is transitioning to a user fee system and will cancel the property tax levy. The Town recognizes they do not have jurisdiction in this area and are encouraged by the new directions the sanitation districts have taken. Mayor Dannels stated that all three projects were undertaken in an effort to improve efficiencies in government, and he commended Administrator Klaphake for his role in completing this project. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen) the report be accepted, and it passed unanimously. 7. Executive Session. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen) the Board enter Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, and it passed unanimously. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:55 P.M. to enter Executive Session. Board of Trustees - September 15, 1993 - Page 4 Mayor •••••••••••• 60 Town Clerk