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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1993-11-09Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, . November , 9. . . , 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 9th day of November ., A.D., 19.93 . at regular meeting hour. H. Bernerd Dannels Meeting called to order by Mayor Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: George J. Hix, Mayor ProTem Gary R. Brown, Robert L. Dekker, Susan L. Doylen, Also Present: Stephen W. Gillette, David Habecker PA:tetir116/ Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Absent: None Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Police Chief Racine presented an Award from the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority to Gail Matuszak who provided outstanding service on the Enhanced 911 Project. Mayor Dannels commended Communications Supervisor Matuszak. PUBLIC INPUT. Al Sager commended Trustee Habecker and Public Works Director Linnane for their efforts in striving to have the Town's three major highway projects included in the Upper Front Range Regional Transportation Plan. Trustee Habecker credited the efforts of all involved in this project, both past and present. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Town Board minutes dated October 26, 1993. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Special Events, October 28, 1993. B. Public Works, October 28, 1993. C. Light & Power, November 4, 1993. D. Administrative, November 4, 1993. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Gillette) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Public Works Committee, October 28, 1993: A. Lake Estes Hike/Bike Trail, Phase I, Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Larimer County and EVRPD. The Public Works Committee recommended approval of the IGA with Larimer County and the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District for Phase I of said Hike/Bike Trail. Administrator Klaphake thoroughly reviewed the Agreement, reporting that the Town has applied for ISTEA funding in the amount of $180,000; at this time, Estes Park appears to be the only applicant for this funding. The project total Board of Trustees - November 9, 1993 - Page 2 could, therefore, increase to $430,000 which should provide for a complete loop. All design work thus far has been accomplished "in-house." Pursuant to grant regulations, costs may be increased by 23%; however, pursuit of grant funding continues to be a worthwhile effort. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Hix) the Mayor be authorised to execute the Agreement, as presented, and it passed unanimously. 2. Administrative Committee, November 4, 1993: A. Amendment to Business License - Ordinance #18-93. The Administrative Committee recommended approval of the proposed ordinance which adds Asphalt and Fire System Installation Contractors to the "Building Contractor" definition; allows licenses to be transferrable; requires new businesses to remit full payment with their application; allows renewal businesses to remit half - payment at any time (the full payment deadline of June 30th remains unchanged); and creates a "home occupation" category. Town Attorney White read the proposed ordinance. Administrator Klaphake noted that the business license ordinance was amended in 1990 following many public meetings where testimony was heard on using a sliding scale based upon income, number of chairs, employees, etc. A compromise was reached which resulted in three categories: accommodations, building contractors and general. Should the Trustees desire further study of the ordinance, it appears such could be accomplished in January. Mayor Dannels acknowledged letters received from Leslie Blair, the Licensed Family Child Care Association, Association of Family Day Care Homes-Larimer County, The Women's Center of Larimer County, and a petition containing 103 signatures. The petition and all letters were in support of exempting home day care providers from the business license. Testimony was also heard from Judy Seybold/The Women's Center, Joyce Funkenbusch/Licensed Family Child Care Association, and Peggy Brand/Day Care Provider in Estes Park. In summary, supporters of the exemption stated that home day care provides a community need, providers are licensed by the State, providers must pay for "hidden costs" --criminal background investigations, fingerprints, physical exams, CPR classes, and physical exams for the provider's family. In addition, the supporters believe Town licensing will encourage providers to close their business or operate without proper licensing. Trustee comments included: the original premise of the ordinance which was to charge all businesses $200.00 and an exception was made for building contractors and accommodations --if a home occupation category is approved, further eroding of the ordinance may occur; and statements both in favor and opposition to the home occupation category. Trustee Habecker stated that he would abstain from voting on the ordinance unless the home occupation category was voted on separately. Trustee Doylen read a statement which in summary, supported the home occupation category, and denied exemption for day care providers. It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Doylen) the Ordinance be adopted. Trustee Brown moved the motion be amended to delete Section 5.20.010(5) 5. regarding the creation of the home occupation category, to include all reference made to said category. Trustee Gillette seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Brown, Gillette, Habecker and Hix. Those voting "No" Trustees Dekker and Doylen. A vote was then cast for Board of Trustees - November 9, 1993 - Page 3 passage of the ordinance which contained the addition of two building trades to the building contractor definition, authorized a license transfer, and clarified/amended the payment provision - the ordinance passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Brown, Dekker, Gillette, Habecker and Hix. Those voting "No" Trustee Doylen. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance, as amended, passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 18-93 and published according to law. Mayor Dannels advised that the day care issue would be taken under advisement pending research by staff. Advised that such research would most likely be considered for the 1995 Budget, Trustee Gillette moved home day care providers be exempt from the business license fee as such are licensed by the state. Trustee Hix seconded the motion. Trustee Habecker moved this item be tabled to November 23, 1993. Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 3. A. North Ridge Meadow Condominiums, Second Amended Plat. East Park Subdivision. Rich Wille/Applicant. At the Applicant's request, this item was withdrawn. 4. Reappointments: A. Estes Valley Public Library District: It was moved and seconded (Hix/Gillette) John Adams and Dennis McHenry be reappointed to 5-year terms, expiring 12/31/98, and it passed unanimously. B. Museum Advisory Board: It was moved and seconded (Hix/Gillette) Sybil Barnes be reappointed to a 4-year term, expiring 1/1/98, and it passed unanimously. 5. Town Administrator's Report. Administrator Klaphake confirmed that a business license survey would be prepared and mailed within the week. Copies of the September Sales Tax Report were presented. Year- to-date receipts are 3.37% indicating the economy is scarcely tracking with inflation. Mayor Dannels noted that due to the holiday season, the Town Board meeting December 28, 1993 has been canceled, therefore, only one meeting will be conducted - December 14, 1993. 6. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Dekker) the Board enter Executive Session to discuss land acquisition with the Town Attorney, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:29 P.M. to Executive Session. Town Clerk