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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2021-06-22 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 22, 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 22nd day of June, 2021. Present: Wendy Koenig, Mayor Patrick Martchink, Mayor Pro Tem Trustees Carlie Bangs Marie Cenac Barbara MacAlpine Scott Webermeier Cindy Younglund Also Present: Travis Machalek, Town Administrator Jason Damweber, Assistant Town Administrator Dan Kramer, Town Attorney Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk Kimberly Disney, Recording Secretary 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 AGENDA APPROVAL. It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Webermeier) to approve the Agenda, and it passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS. None. TRUSTEE COMMENTS. Trustee Bangs stated she toured the Peak View apartments with the Estes Park Housing Authority; there were still vacancies and she appreciated having workforce housing in the community. Trustee Younglund stated the Police Auxiliary met July 16, 2021 and she recognized staff for the plants at the MacGregor roundabout. Trustee Webermeier stated the Local Marketing District (LMD) Board met with Larimer County Commissioners and the Town Board on June 18, 2021, at which Visit Estes Park CEO Kara Franker discussed the current circumstances of the district. Also, he recognized Trustee Cenac for her efforts on the LMD Board following her resignation . Mayor Koenig reiterated Trustee Webermeier’s comments regarding the joint meeting with the LMD and Commissioners. Mayor Pro Tem Martchink echoed Trustee Younglund’s sentiments regarding the roundabout, and Trustee Bangs’ sentiments on the Peak View Apartments. He congratulated Chuck Scott on his retirement from the Park R-3 School District and stated Bike to Work day would be held June 23, 2021. Trustee MacAlpine stated the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee appointed Matthew Heiser as Chair and Bob Leavitt as Vice-Chair at the June 10, 2021 meeting. The Estes Park Planning Commission met June 15, 2021 where they reviewed improvements to the Big Thompson Picnic Area, which would include additional picnic tables and the climbing rock. The Trustee Talk was held June 16, 2021 and they discussed the wildfire evacuations, the post office, and the sidewalk on Moraine Avenue. Board of Trustees – June 22, 2021 – Page 2 Trustee Cenac commented on the work of the Parks Division and echoed Mayor Pro Tem Martchink’s sentiments regarding Chuck Scott’s retirement. She stated The Rooftop Rodeo would be held July 5, 2021 through July 10, 2021. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT. Town Administrator Machalek recognized the Estes Park Communications Center for being accredited as a Center of Excellence. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Bills. 2. Town Board Minutes dated June 8, 2021, Town Board Study Session Minutes dated June 8, 2021 and Town Board Strategic Planning Session Minutes dated June 7, 2021 and June 14, 2021. 3. Community & Family Advisory Board Minutes dated April 1, 2021 (acknowledgement only). 4. Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Minutes dated May 25, 2021 (acknowledgment only). 5. Estes Park Planning Commission Minutes dated May 18, 2021 (acknowledgment only). 6. Revised Policy 101-Division of Responsibilities - Revised Appointments to the Local Marketing District. 7. Resolution 48-21 Approving the Notice of Environmental Use Restrictions with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment . 8. Resolution 49-21 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Estes Park Police Department, the Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership, and the Larimer County District Attorney’s Office. 9. Resolution 50-21 Approving Contract Amendment #1 for Fall River Trail Construction for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado the Beautiful Grant Agreement. 10. Resolution 51-21 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for 2021 Elkstang Bustang Service with CDOT. 11. Art in Public Places (AIPP) Approval of Women's Monument Application. Trustee Cenac requested Consent Agenda Item 11 be moved to an Action Item. It was moved and seconded (Webermeier/Martchink) to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-10, and it passed unanimously. Consent Agenda Item 11 – Art in Public Places (AIPP) Approval of Women’s Monument Application. Mayor Koenig recused herself and Supervisor Berg presented the application of the Women’s Monument. He highlighted the artist of the design, the location, and introduced the applicant, Ron Wilcocks, who thanked all who have been involved in the project. Mr. Wilcocks named the women who would be honored by the monument, described the design, and stated celebrations would begin in July and coincide with the dedication. The Board discussed the work which was done on the monument and it was moved and seconded (Webermeier/Bangs) to approve Consent Agenda Item 11, and it passed with Mayor Koenig abstaining. LIQUOR ITEMS: 1. RESOLUTION 52-21 NEW FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE OFF-PREMISE LIQUOR LICENSE HARTS GAS AND FOOD LLC DBA TINY TOWN SINCLAIR, 860 MORAINE AVENUE, ESTES PARK, CO. Mayor Koenig opened the public Board of Trustees – June 22, 2021 – Page 3 hearing. Town Clerk Williamson reviewed the application for the new Fermented Malt Beverage Off-premise liquor license, stating all paperwork and fees have been submitted. The applicant was aware of the TIPS training requirement, which was not yet scheduled. The applicant, Paul Gill, stated this location previously held a liquor license. Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Younglund/Cenac) to approve Resolution 52-21, and it passed unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION 53-21 NEW FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE OFF-PREMISE LIQUOR LICENSE ESTES PARK 1110 LLC DBA QUICK GO, 1110 WOODSTOCK DRIVE, ESTES PARK, CO. Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing. Town Clerk Williamson reviewed the application for the new Fermented Malt Beverage Off-premise liquor license, stating all paperwork and fees have been submitted. The applicant, Baljit Manhani, has completed the TIPS training requirement and was available for questions. Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Cenac/Webermeier) to approve Resolution 53-21, and it passed unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Items reviewed by Planning Commission or staff for Town Board Final Action. 1. ACTION ITEMS: A. RESOLUTION 54-21 APPROVING THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 53 AND 54 OF FALL RIVER ADDITION, 951 WEST ELKHORN AVENUE, ESTES PARK GROUP OF CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS, OWNER/ APPLICANT. Mayor Keonig opened the public hearing and Planner Woeber presented Resolution 54-21 for a proposed amended plat of lots 53 and 54 of Fall River Village addition, zoned A-Accomodations. The proposal, considered a minor adjustment per the Estes Park Development Code, would reconfigure the two existing lots. Applicant, J Kelly Lester, was available for questions. Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Webermeier/Cenac) to approve Resolution 54-21, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1. ORDINANCE 09-21 APPROVING A WATER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE YMCA OF THE ROCKIES. Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing and Assistant Town Administrator Damweber presented Ordinance 09-21. He provided a history on the YMCAs water supply and previous conversations regarding the Town providing water services to the YMCA. He stated extending water service to the YMCA could be mutually beneficial as the Town would gain a large commercial customer and the YMCA would no longer need to provide its own water services and expertise. YMCA of the Rockies CFO Jorgensen appreciated the Town’s work on the agreement. The Board discussed the language of the ordinance, ensuring annexation clauses were properly mentioned. Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Webermeier/Younglund) to approve Ordinance 09-21, and it passed unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION 55-21 AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF AN AD-HOC TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE THE TOWN’S ROLE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. Town Administrator Machalek presented Resolution 55-21 forming an Environmental Sustainability Ad-Hoc Task Force. He highlighted the 2021 Strategic Plan objective, previous Board discussion on the formation of a task force versus an advisory board, task force membership, scope, and a deadline of January 31, 2022 for recommendations to the Board. The Board discussed the number of members, residency requirements for members, and the timeline of applications and interviews. It was moved and seconded (Younglund/MacAlpine) to approve Resolution 55-21, and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees – June 22, 2021 – Page 4 3. INTERVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT. It was moved and seconded (Younglund/Martchink) to appoint Trustees Cenac and Webermeier to the interview committee for the Local Marketing District, and it passed unanimously. REPORT AND DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. TRUSTEE TALKS AND MAYOR MEETINGS. Town Administrator Machalek presented the discussion on Trustee Talks and Mayor Meetings. He mentioned Board interest in discussing in-person talks and the fluctuating attendance of Trustee Talks. The Board discussed the original intention of Trustee Talks, community engagement, potentially decreasing the frequency of scheduled Trustee Talks, elimination of Trustee Talks, how in-person Trustee Talks were previously held, topics of interest to the public, public accesibility to the Board, the history of Mayor’s Chats, and availability of Town information. The Board determined to discontinue Trustee Talks and revist the discussion in September 2021 at a Study Session. Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. /s/Wendy Koenig, Mayor /s/Kimberly Disney, Recording Secretary