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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1993-05-11Zoant of Iistes arh,, Lorimer County, Colorado, May 11 19 93 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 llth day of May 3 , A. D. 19. 9at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by AQ(gtiOr Acting Mayor David Habecker Present: N4afr Acting Mayor Trustees: David Habecker Also Present: Absent: Norbert L. Aldrich Robert L. Dekker Susan L. Doylen Stephen W. Gillette Richard D. Widmer, Assistant Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk H.B. Dannels, Mayor George Hix, Mayor Pro Tem Trustee Habecker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. It was moved and seconded (Gillette -Aldrich) that Trustee Habecker be appointed Acting Mayor in the absence of both Mayor Dannels and Mayor Pro Tem Hix, and it passed unanimously. Acting Mayor Habecker welcomed the representative from the Senior Student Government class to the meeting. PUBLIC INPUT Al Sager presented concerns regarding the regional transportation plan for the repair of highways in Larimer County. Acting Mayor Habecker assured Sager that these concerns would be presented in future regional transportation meetings. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Town Board minutes dated April 27, 1993. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Community Development, May 6, 1993. 4 Liquor License Renewals: A. Heidi's Hideaway, Inc., dba HEIDI'S HIDEAWAY, Beer and Wine License, 406 W. Crags Dr. B. Deer Ridge, Inc., dba NATIONAL PARK VILLAGE SOUTH, 3.2% Retail Beer License, 900 Moraine Avenue. C. Deer Ridge, Inc and Restaurant Moraine Avenue. 5. Continue Show Cause to May 25, 1993. dba THE OTHER SIDE RESTAURANT, Hotel License, includes EXTENDED HOURS, 900 Liquor Hearing for Coyote Moon Nightclub It was moved and seconded (Aldrich -Dekker) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees - May 11, 1993 - Page 2 ACTION ITEMS 1. Community Development Committee, May 6, 1993: A. Park n' Ride Passenger Transportation Services Contract with Estes Park Trolley Corporation -- Approval. Community Development Director Stamey reviewed the proposed contract between the Town and the Estes Park Trolley Corporation, highlighting the following: 1. Services: June 28, 1993, through August 22, 1993; season tickets will be honored beginning Memorial Weekend. 2. Routes: YMCA, NPVS, Fall River, Highway 34 East, and Highway 7 to the Carriage Hills entrance with stops at the Bureau of Reclamation, West Elkhorn Parking Lots, Transit Center, Park Lane and East Elkhorn, and the loading zones on West Elkhorn and Barlow Plaza. 3. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., every day of the week; one-half hour intervals. Assistant Town Administrator Widmer added that the Town's expense will be $7,500, with the remainder of the cost subsidized through private season ticket sales. It was moved and seconded (Dekker-Doylen) that the contract with the Estes Park Trolley Corporation be approved as presented, and it passed unanimously. Al Sager presented opposition to the advertising that appears on the Trolleys, and he requested this be terminated immediately. Trustee Dekker assured Sager that his concern will receive attention. 2. New Liquor License Applications: A. Rendezvous Cafe, 509 Big Thompson Ave., New Beer and Wine License Application. Acting Mayor Habecker opened the public hearing for a New Beer and Wine License application for Rendezvous Cafe, 509 Big Thompson Avenue. R. Monte and Barbara Stewart Smith/Applicants, reported that because there are no establishments of this kind within the block, that patrons are requesting such service, and that they are located in a Commercial Zone, this beer and wine license should be issued. As there was no further comment, Acting Mayor Habecker declared the public hearing closed. Finding that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are not being 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, it was moved and seconded (Gillette- Doylen) the New Beer and Wine License filed by Rendezvous Cafe be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. Black Canyon Inn, 800 MacGregor Avenue, New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Application. Acting Mayor Habecker opened the public hearing for a New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License application for Black Canyon Inn, 800 MacGregor Avenue. Jim Sloan/ Applicant, reported that due to the projected fine dining atmosphere and the conference center use of the facilities, customers will expect the availability of liquor. As there was no further comment, Acting Mayor Habecker declared the public hearing closed. Finding that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are not being met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood and that the desires of the adult inhabitants are for the Board of Trustees - May 11, 1993 - Page 3 granting of this liquor license, it was moved and seconded (Dekker -Aldrich) the New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License for Black Canyon Inn be approved, and it passed unanimously. 3. Estes Valley Recreation and Park District -- Approval of Accounting Operations by Town Finance Department. Assistant Town Administrator Widmer read a memo which explained the absence of Town Administrator Klaphake and Mayor Dannels due to their attendance at a scheduled meeting of the sanitation districts. The memo also revealed the reasons for the proposal between the Town and the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District for accounting operations. Finance Director Vavra explained the advantages of combining these efforts. This agreement is renewable yearly, with either party having the option to cancel with due notice. Trustee Gillette commended the Town and the Recreation District for their prudence in recognizing the importance of such an agreement as a tax savings to the citizens. It was moved and seconded (Gillette-Doylen) the EVRPD merging of accounting services with the Town, in accordance with the Business Plan, dated May 3, 1993, be approved, with a formal Intergovernmental Agreement to be brought back to the Board for approval, and it passed unanimously. 4. Town Administrator's Report. A. F.E.M.A. Final Claim Action. Assistant Town Administrator Widmer announced that the final payment, $193,285.28, of the federal share of the disaster public assistance from the Lawn Lake Flood has been received. Finance Director Vavra acknowledged that the completion of several projects was required in order to receive this final payment, and he further explained the breakdown of these monies to the various accounts. B. Personnel Policy Changes. Assistant Town Administrator Widmer explained that personnel policy changes have been approved to comply with the American Disabilities Act and the Family Leave bill. Contrary to a statement in the Trail -Gazette, the Board of Trustees are not excluded from compliance with these new regulations, but they are excluded from the policies as stated in the personnel policy manual. As Board members, they are still liable if any laws are violated, but the manual is written for employees only. Following completion of all agenda items, and hearing no comments from those in attendance, Acting Mayor Habecker adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. • Acting Mayor K 2 Deputy Town Clerk