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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1993-10-26Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, . October; 26. . ., 19.93 Minutes of a . Regular: . . meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estee Park on the 26th day October ., A.D., 19.93. at regular meeting hour. H. Bernerd Dannels Meeting called to order by Mayor Present: Mayor Aleo Present: tl i #4*4 Absent: of. . . . . . . . . H. B. Dannels Gary R. Brown, Appointed Trustee Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk None Trustees:George J. Hix, Mayor ProTem Robert L. Dekker, Susan L. Doylen, Stephen W. Gillette, David Habecker Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. and Town Clerk O'Connor conducted a swearing -in ceremony for newly -appointed Trustee, Gary R. Brown. PUBLIC INPUT. Lou Canaiy questioned where the proposed allocation for the Town's portion of the Lake Estes Hike/Bike Trail was being funded, particularly pursuant to the TABOR Amendment, and whether a detailed analysis of the operation of the Conference Center was being published. Staff assured Mr. Canaiy that the Town and EPURA were budgeting with TABOR guidelines and that Conference Center statistics were reported on a regular basis at the Community Development Committee. Mayor Dannels noted that the Center is operating far above expectations. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Town Board minutes dated October 12, 1993. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. B. Community Development, October 14, 1993. Planning Commission, October 19, 1993 (acknowledgement only). It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Hix) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Planning Commission: A. North Ridge Meadow Condominiums, Second Amended Plat, East Park Subdivision, Rich Wille/Applicant. At the Applicant's request, it was moved and seconded (Hix/Gillette) the public hearing be continued to November 9, 1993, and it passed unanimously. B. Amended Plat of Lot 27, and a Portion of Lot 28, Little Prospect Mountain Addition, John Gibbs/Applicant. At the Applicant's request, it was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen) the public hearing be continued to November 23, 1993, and Board of Trustees - October 12, 1993 - Page 2 2. EPURA Plan Amendment Public Hearing. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) the EPURA Plan Amendment Public Hearing be tabled indefinitely awaiting a decision on The Stanley Historic District Master Plan, and it passed unanimously. 3. Appointments. Board of Trustees: Mayor Dannels nominated Gary R. Brown to serve as Trustee succeeding Norbert L. Aldrich. Pursuant to the Municipal Code, this original 4-year term will expire at the next regular election scheduled April 5, 1994. It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Gillette) Gary R. Brown be appointed to fill the Town Board vacancy, replacing Mr. Aldrich as a member of the Light and Power Committee and the Public Safety Committee, and it passed unanimously. A swearing -in ceremony will be conducted October 26, 1993. Mayor Dannels appointed George Hix as Chairman of the Light and Power Committee. EPURA Commissioner: Mayor Dannels postponed the announcement to fulfill a vacancy on the EPURA Board until the next meeting. 4. 1994 Budget. As required by State Statute, Finance Officer Vavra introduced the preliminary budget for 1994 and read the Introductory Resolution relating to the this budget. The budget will be reviewed at the Administrative Committee Meetings scheduled for November 4th and 18th. 5 Ordinance 417-93 - Public Purpose side P1 a . The Town Attorney read an ordinance regarding the placement of banner sleeves in Riverside Plaza to identify performing groups. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette) the Ordinance be approved, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, and ordered it numbered 17-93 and published according to law. 6. Town AdministratorUs Report. Town Administrator Klaphake and Finance Officer Vavra reported that on October 1, 1993, the Town received the final installment on the sale of Windy Gap water to MDC/Superior Metropolitan District. Over the life of this sale, MDC/Superior has paid the Town in excess of $4 million principal and interest. MDC/Superior is responsible for its pro-rata portion of debt service to the Northern Colorado Water Subdistrict. Assuming all payments are made over the life of the bonds, this will amount to just under $21.3 million which the water fund will not be required to pay. The Board commended Town Attorney White and staff for their continued effort to settle this issue. There being no further business, it was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) the Board enter Executive Session to consult with the Town Attorney regarding current litigation, and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m., to enter Executive Session. Mayor Deputy Town Clerk Board of Trustees - October 26, 1993 - Page 3 this site approximately three years ago; he is attempting to resolve concern and continue to utilize this site; was aware of the eight conditions presented to the Planning Commission by staff and was willing to comply in an adequate time -frame for completion; if more than ten vehicles necessitate parking storage, they would be relocated to he Applicant's personal property; a buffer zone between the C-O and Residential zoning was considered this past summer and the Applicant considered relocating an existing aspen grove which is currently behind an existing house. When again questioned how approval of this request would affect those vehicles associated with the gas station, Director Stamey confirmed that if the use of the gas station is expanded, it will require a development plan for the station. The maximum number of outside storage (vehicles) that would be allowed are: nine vehicles at the gas station. If this number is exceeded, it would require a development plan. Ed O'Dell, gas station owner, commented on the following: when the site was purchased he was made aware of a 25' strip of land adjacent to the station (south side) that includes a fence - this area is not owned by Mr. O'Dell; shrubbery has been planted in front of the retention pond, on the side of the office and between this business and the adjacent bowling alley to buffer the area, contain any noise and conceal the "unsightly business." Mr. O'Dell clarified how the vehicle repair portion of the station operates and the continual problem of the accumulation of vehicles on the site; confirmed he was willing to plant trees on the south side of the site; explained the relationship with the U-Haul operator, which is a separate and distinct business; accepted the stipulation that the site would be allowed a total vehicle storage limit of 19 (outside) for both businesses - 10/U-Haul and 9/gas station; and reviewed previous State Highway signage. Those speaking in opposition: Pete Princehorn/650 S. St. Vrain, who presented photographs identifying the adverse visual impact from approximately 20 vehicles on the site. Mr. Princehorn desires the site to be put into an orderly condition with screening. In rebuttal, Mr. Dougherty noted that if the request is approved, neighborhood concerns would be addressed by the use of screening. Al Sager, Chairman/Planning Commission called attention to and read aloud that portion of the Code relating to special review criteria and how the Commission found grounds for denial of the request. There being no further testimony, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Habecker commented that as the trucks are 12' high, screening would not resolve the issue; the Board was aware of Planning Commission consideration; the proposal's benefits to the Town do not outweigh any adverse effects for the Town or the vicinity; the site is unsightly and has steadily declined since it was developed; and moved Special Review Request #93-3 for Lot 6, Branford Addition be denied based upon the following reasons: 1. Nearby land uses and damage to them. 2. Environmental characteristics of the site and related areas and the consequences of development. 3. Visual and noise intrusion into the neighborhood. Board of Trustees - October 26, 1993 - Page 4 4. Departure from the established character of the neighborhood. Trustee Habecker added that the U-Haul business is to be removed from this site within 6 months (April 26, 1994). Trustee Doylen seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Dekker, Doylen, Habecker and Hix. Those voting "No" Trustees Brown and Gillette. 2 Appointment - EPURA Commissioner. Mayor Dannels requested Randy Martin be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority vacated by Ed Pohl. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) Randy Martin be appointed to serve a 5-year term, expiring September 15, 1998, and it passed unanimously. 3. Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority - refinancing of Small Water Resources Loan. Administrator Klaphake and Attorney White reviewed the Authority's request to refinance said 1990 $6.5 Million loan. The Town will realize a savings of $60,245 spread over the loan period (2010). It was moved and seconded (Brown/Habecker) the Mayor be authorized to execute the Update Certificate, and it passed unanimously. 4. Town Administrator's Report. Administrator Klaphake reported that the Museum Advisory Board has recommended the search for a new Museum Director be discontinued and that Betty Xilsdonk serve as Museum Director, effective October 28, 1993. Staff concurs with the recommendation. Ms. Kilsdonk currently held the position of Museum Curator; this position will remain vacant. Trustee Dekker noted that Ms. Kilsdonk has proven to be very capable. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) Betty xilsdonk be promoted to Museum Director, and it passed unanimously. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M. 00000000000 Mayor