HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2021-03-23Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,March 23,2021
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes
Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Town Hall and Virtually in
said Town of Estes Park on the 23rd day of March,2021.
Present:Wendy Koenig,Mayor
Patrick Marichink,Mayor Pro Tern
Trustees Carlie Bangs
Marie Cenac
Barbara MacAlpine
Scott Webermeier
Cindy Young lund
Also Present:Travis Machalek,Town Administrator
Jason Damweber,Assistant Town Administrator
Dan Kramer,Town Attorney
Bunny Victoria Beers,Deputy Town Clerk
Absent:None.
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.and all desiring to do so,recited
the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION.
Mayor Koenig read a proclamation recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Estes Park
Trail-Gazette.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
It was moved and seconded (Webermeier/Cenac)to approve the Agenda,and it
passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
None.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee Bangs commented the Transportation Advisory Board met and discussed the Big
Thompson Recreational Area and parking pay stations which would be installed in May
2021.
Trustee Webermeier stated Susie Blackhurst was seated on the Visit Estes Park Board
at a special meeting held on March 17,2021.He stated negotiations are ongoing to fill
the vacant CEO position.
Mayor Koenig stated Platte River Power Authority would be holding an election of officers
and meeting on March 25,2021.
Trustee MacAlpine attended the Planning Commission meeting held on March 16,2021
where the comprehensive plan,code amendments and building height in the CD
Downtown Commercial zoning district was discussed.
Trustee Cenac stated the Rooftop Rodeo Committee met to discuss rodeo operations
including a request for sponsors and the cancellation of the parade.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Town Administrator Machalek stated gratitude for staff during the recent snowstorm.The
State released a press release regarding the levels of risk categories across counties in
Colorado.The final guidance related to COVID-19 would be released March 24,2021
and he encouraged the public to visit Larimer County Health Department website for more
information.A continual decline in COVID case counts,placed the county in a less severe
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category.He stated the dial changes would not change the mask mandate from the
Governor which expires April 3,2021 and may be extended.Vaccines continue to be
available based on qualification standards outlined on the Department of Health website.
The Mayor requested Attorney Kramer provide clarification on the ability to institute a
travel ban for Trustees.Attorney Kramer responded there would be constitutional hurdles
regarding the “right to travel across state lines”which the U.S.Supreme Court has
deemed a virtually unconditional personal right.He requested Board consensus in further
research,of which the Board was not interested.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1.Bills.
2.Town Board Minutes dated March 9,2021 and Town Board Minutes dated March
15,2021.
3.Estes Park Planning Commission Minutes and Estes Park Planning Commission
Study Session Minutes dated February 16,2021 (acknowledgment only).
4.Community and Family Advisory Board Minutes dated February 4,2021
(acknowledgement only).
5.Appointment of Janene Centurione to the Estes Park Planning Commission to
complete the term of Steve Murphree expiring March 31,2022.
It was moved and seconded (WebermeierlYounglund)to approve the Consent
Agenda,and it passed unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:Items reviewed by Planning Commission or staff for
Town Board Final Action.
1.ACTION ITEMS:
A.RESOLUTION 17-21 APPROVING A SPECIAL REVIEW,“STEALTH
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY,”1575 S.SAINT VRAIN
AVENUE,VERIZON WIRELESS,APPLICANT,POWDER RIVER
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES,LLC,APPLICANT’S REPRESENTATIVE,
MOUNTAIN VIEW BIBLE FELLOWSHIP,PROPERTY OWNER.The item
was continued from the February 23,2021 meeting where a motion was heard
to approve the Resolution which failed.There was no motion to deny the
application.Federal law requires written denial of the facts and findings if a
governing body denies an application for a wireless communication facility.
The hearing was continued in order for staff to draft findings of fact for
consideration of denial.Mayor Koenig re-opened the public hearing and
accepted the public comment received as part of the hearing.Planner Woeber
provided an overview of the special review criteria,and advantages and
disadvantages of the proposal.Board comments and questions have been
summarized:Whether the applicant could provide the total number of
residents who would be impacted by the upgraded capacity/service area
improvements;questioned whether a cell tower located at a higher elevation
would provide a wider span of coverage to a larger service area;concern was
heard regarding the text alert distributed by Verizon to customers within the
80517 zip code area which included miscommunication on the service area
impacted;if alternate locations for the site included the rooftop of the church;
whether the proposed height would be necessary for adequate coverage;the
need for adequate cell signal for emergency and safety reasons was
acknowledged;and concern was stated regarding the location’s proximity to a
residential area and lack of alternative location options.Clarification was
provided regarding the height of the tower and how carrier facilities can be co
locatable enabling other providers to expand services at the site through
provisions established by the applicant.Gary Hall/Town Citizen and Estes
Park Health Chief Operating Officer stated support for the new cell phone
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tower which would improve existing healthcare needs providing optimal
services.He added,anything the town can do to increase signal strength
would be essential in order to provide adequate care and minimize any gaps
in service.Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing.It was moved and
seconded (Webermeier/Martchink)to approve Resolution 17-21 and it
passed with Trustee MacAlpine voting “No”.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.ORDINANCE 04-21 AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE ESTES PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.Mayor Koenig opened the
public hearing.At the February 9,2021 Study Session staff proposed the tollowing
amendments to Chapter 10 of the Estes Park Municipal Code;to allow
immobilizing vehicles,towing vehicles,allow informal courtesies for ADA and
Disabled Veteran credentials,and request the Municipal Judge to increase base
fine amounts or amend the Municipal Code to allow for late fees.The primary
reason for the changes would be to provide staff with additional tools to address
multiple overdue parking citation individuals who accrue three or more unresolved
violations.In 2020,approximately 11 individuals accounted for nearly 70 violations
which were unable to be addressed by staff and remains the driving force for the
updates to the code.Manager Solesbee was available for questions and requested
Board approval.Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing.It was moved and
seconded (Younglund/Martchink)to approve Ordinance 04-21,and it passed
unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
aBeers,DepTownCik