HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1995-06-13Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,••JU1)e.13.
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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 Estes Park on the .
.day of .,A.D.,19..
at regular meeting hour.
H.Bernerd DannelsMeetingcalledtoorderbyMayor
Present:Mayor H.B.Dannels Trustees:Robert L.Dekker,
Mayor ProTein
Susan L.Doylen,
Stephen W.Gillette,
William J.Marshall,
Michael E.Miller,
Also Present:Gary F.Kiaphake,J.Donald Pauley
Town Administrator
Gregory A.White,
Town Attorney
Vickie O’Connor,
Town Clerk
Absent:None
Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M.
PUBLIC INPUT.
Louis O’Riordan commented on his separation from the “Citizens for
Moral Government”group and potential grant funds that may be
available from P.U.C.
With regard to the proposed Fire Station location on a portion of
Stanley Park,Fire Chief Rumley confirmed that due to the locality,
the Fire Dept.,not the Town Board,selected said site.The
Department has since withdrawn their recommendation for the Stanley
Park site.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board minutes dated May 23,1995.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Works,May 25,1995.
B.Community Development,June 1,1995.
C.Light and Power,June 8,1995.
D.Board of Adjustment,June 6,1995 (acknowledgement only).
4.Resolution #16-95 -Setting the Public Hearing on July 11,
1995 for a New Beer and Wine Liquor License Application filed
by Thomas W.Thomas,dba NOTCHTOP BAKED GOODS &NATURAL FOODS
CAFE,459 E.Wonderview Ave.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Pauley)the consent calendar lieapproved,and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.1995 Christmas Parade Agreement with Connie Bosclien -
Approval.The Community Development Committee recommended
approval of the standard agreement with Connie Boschen for
presentation of the 1995 Christmas Parade.The service fee is
$10,000 plus $2,500 for construction of the floats.
Administrator Kiaphake noted that increased production costs
are being borne by sponsorships.It was moved and seconded
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(Doylen/Marshall)the Agreement with Connie Boschen lie
approved,and it passed unanimously.
2.Interior Wall Addition/Light &Power Service Facility -
Approval of Budget Expenditure.The Light and Power Committee
recommended approval of the interior wall addition for the
Light and Power Service Facility.One bid was received from
W.J.Kizer in the amount is $7,125.00;the budgeted amount
was $9,000.It was moved and seconded (Pauley/Miller)the bid
in the amount of $7,125.00 with W.J.Kizer be accepted,and
it passed unanimously.
3.A.Final Plat of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision,Gary D.
Connoly/Applicant.Acting upon the Applicant’s request,it
was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the Final Plat of
Sleepy Hollow Subdivision be withdrawn (pending civil
litigation),and it passed unanimously.
B.Ordinance #10-95 -Vacation of Street and Utility Easements,
Arapaho Estates,First Filing.Town Attorney White reviewed
the vacation which was a condition placed on the plat by the
Planning Commission.Applicant’s representative Paul Kochevar
confirmed that there were no utility easements in Block 2 to
be included in the Ordinance.It was moved and seconded
(Dekker/Doylen)the Ordinance be adopted,and it passed
unanimously.Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the Ordinance
duly passed and adopted,and ordered it published according to
law.
C.Final Plat of Arapaho Estates,Second Filing,Bob
Koehler/Applicant.Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing.
Administrator Klaphake and Attorney White reviewed the plat,
particularly access and the annexation agreement,announced
that all Planning Commission items had been met,and the
Improvement Guarantees had been received.There being no
further testimony,Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing
closed.It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Marshall)the Final
Plat of Arapaho Estates,Second Filing be approved,and it
passed unanimously.
4.A.American Legion Post #119 -Special Event Permit for Barbecue
scheduled July 4,1995.Trustee Doylen declared a potential
conflict of interest and stated she would not participate in
discussion nor vote.It was moved and seconded
(Gillette/Pauley)the Special Events Liquor Permit for the
American Legion Post #119 be approved,and it passed by the
following votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees Dekker,
Gillette,Marshall,Miller and Pauley.Those voting “No”
none.Those “Abstaining”Trustee Doylen.
5.“Accountability Committee”-Report by Mayor Dannels.Mayor
Dannels stated that due to a citizen’s request,staff
scheduled meetings for the public to present items of concern.
Four meetings were held where approximately 4 people attended.
Two Town personnel were scheduled,and,at the fourth meeting,
only one resident attended.Pursuant to the aforementioned,
Mayor Dannels curtailed any further meetings of the
Accountability Committee.
6.Town Administrator’s Report:
A.Food Tax Refund Program.A total of 155 applications
were filed:total disabled,17;total seniors,50;total
families,75.Thirteen applications were denied due to
exceeding the low income guidelines.The “total
families”category represented 152 children.Average
income by category:disabled,$8,487.59;seniors,
$10,862.82;and families,$14,906.54.The total Town
expenditure was $24,250.The Board must decide whether
this program will continue,thus providing funding in the
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1996 Budget.
Louis O’Riordan commended the Trustees on this Program,
adding that the recipients were very grateful for the
refund.Mr.O’Riordan urged the Board to continue the
Program.
B.Traffic Signal,Elkhorn Ave./Brownfield’s.The Town has
received many requests to adjust the timing pattern of
the new traffic signal.The Town intended a pedestrian-
actuated signal;however,CDOT controls all highway
signalization.In addition,the signal located at the
intersection of Elkhorn Ave./Virginia Dr.must also be
reviewed.Staff is working with CDOT to resolve these
issues.
C.Stanley Park Campground Usage.Pursuant to a citizen
request,staff reviewed a Campground Use Policy as
adopted by the Town Board on May 7,1992.In summary,
the campground can be used as a “conventional”campground
only after other commercial campgrounds are full.A
referral procedure precludes any competition between the
private sector and a Town facility.Following
discussion,consensus was reached that the Campground
Usage Policy would remain intact,without any amendments.
D.Fire Station Site.As the Fire Department rescinded
their recommendation to locate the new fire station on a
portion of Stanley Park,staff has been reviewing other
potential sites.Access is a major consideration in any
site selection,and staff believes a potential site may
be east of the BOR power plant entrance off Highway 36.
This site eliminates the significant pedestrian mixture
found at the Stanley Park site.Therefore,Attorney
White has filed a Letter of Intent with the Bureau of
Reclamation.
Chief Rumley stated that the majority of the 32 fire
fighters are within close proximity of the BOR site which
should provide rapid response time.Due to potential
liability concerns,the fire station must be relocated
out of the downtown area.
Trustee Gillette reiterated the Town’s desire to relocate
the station out of the core area;and commented on the
growth which is occurring outside Town limits,and growth
of the Fire Dept.When scheduled,Trustee Gillette urged
the public to attend public meetings to express their
opinion “upfront.”
Town Attorney White noted that the BOR has authorized the
Town to announce the filing of the Letter of Intent;
however,no further action is necessary at this time,
pending review by the Bureau.
7.Resolution #17-95 -Transferring Funds to the Estes Park
Housing Authority.Assistant Town Administrator Widmer
reviewed a Resolution that transfers $421,172 from General
Fund Grants to the Estes Park Housing Authority for the Lone
Tree Apartment Project.Staff read the Resolution,and it was
moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)Resolution #17—95 be
approved,and it passed by the following votes:Those voting
“Yes”Trustees Dekker,Doylen,Gillette,Marshall and Pauley.
Those voting “No”Trustee Miller.Those “Abstaining”none.
Following completion of all Agenda Items,Mayor Dannels adjourned
the meeting at 8:35 P.M.
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Chairman Dannels convened the Estes Park Housing Authority at 8:36
P.M.
1.Resolution #1-95 -Adopt Budget for Fiscal Year 1995 and
Appropriate Monies.Chairman Dannels opened the public
hearing.Assistant Administrator Widmer read the Resolution.
As there was no public testimony,Mayor Dannels declared the
public hearing closed.Administrator Kiaphake reported that,
with the consultant,staff is striving to reduce the budget to
lower the cost of the project.It was moved and seconded
(Doylen/Gillette,Resolution #1-95 be approved,and it passed
by the following votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees Dekker,
Doylen,Gillette,Marshall and Pauley.Those voting “No”
Trustee Miller.Those “Abstaining”none.
2.Resolution #2-95 -Authorizing Bank Checking Account.Staff
read a Resolution appointing signatories for the checking
account (Chairman Dannels and Finance Officer Vavra),and
authorizing an investment policy.It was moved and seconded
(Doylen/Gillette)Resolution #2-95 be approved,and it passed
by the following votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees Dekker,
Doylen,Gillette,Marshall and Pauley.Those voting “No”
Trustee Miller.Those “Abstaining”none.
Staff commented that at the Trustees’s goal setting retreat,
it was determined that the Town would provide the land,tap
fees and building permit fees for an affordable housing
project.These funds will be reimbursed to the Town’s General
Fund by the Housing Authority.
Mayor Dannels noted that the Board of Trustees have scheduled a
Special Town Board meeting on Tuesday,June 20,1995 to consider
the Manske Addition Annexation.Therefore,the regularly-scheduled
Town Board meeting on Tuesday,June 27,1995 has been canceled.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Dannels adjourned
the meeting at 8:51 P.M.
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H.B.Dannels,Mayor
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk