HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1995-07-11Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,.JuLy 11.,19.95
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Minutes of a 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 .JliI]..day of ....JlY....,A.D.,19.5.
at regular meeting hour.
H.Bernerd DannelsMeeti.ng called to order by Mayor
Present:Mayor Dannels Trustees:Susan L.Doylen
Stephen W.Gillette
William J.Marshall
Michael E.Miller
J.Donald Pauley
Also Present:Gary Klaphake,
Town Administrator
Gregory A.White,
Town Attorney
Tina Kuehi,Deputy Town Clerk
Absent:Robert L.Dekker,Mayor ProTem
Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Bobbi Thorson,1995 Rooftop Rodeo Queen,reviewed the Western Heritage
Days schedule,and presented rodeo badges to the Board.
PUBLIC INPUT.
Louis O’Riordan requested the swimming pool area at Stanley Park remain
open space,demanded the “Estes Park Fairgroundsll signs be replaced
with “Stanley Park Fairgrounds”,praised his positive involvement in
school activities,and commended Administrator Klaphake and Attorney
White.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board Minutes dated June 13 and Special Meeting June 20,
1995.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Safety,June 15,1995.
B.Public Works,June 22,1995.
C.Planning Commission,June 20,1995 (acknowledgement only).
It was moved and seconded (Gillette-Doylen)the consent calendar be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
l.A.Resolution of Respect -Byron “Barney Graves.Mayor Dannels read
the resolution honoring Mr.Graves who served as a Trustee from
1978 to 1986.It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Gillette)the
Resolution of Respect for Byron Graves be accepted,and it passed
unanimously.
B.U.S.West Telephone Upgrade -Fall River Road.Administrator
Klaphake explained that the Town has been asked to support a
request to the Public Utilities Commission (P.U.C.)and U.S.West
to postpone telephone upgrade construction plans along Fall River
Rd.Mike Wallace,owner of Blackhawk Lodge,explained the reasons
for this request,citing economic,safety,and traffic concerns.
Letters of support have been received from 16 businesses on Fall
River Road and have been requested from State Senators and the
Governor.An injunction may be pursued as a last resort.Cory
Blackman,Chamber of Commerce President;John Haistead,
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Accommodations Association President;and Ruth Clinton,Castle
Mountain Lodge owner,spoke in favor of the request.Terry
Anderson,U.S.West Northern Colorado Public Relations Manager,
reported that U.S.West is sympathetic to the concerns;stressed
that the P.U.C.has demanded completion of all telephone upgrades
in the State of Colorado by the end of the year;reported that
five contracting companies are working in the Estes Valley to meet
this deadline;rescheduling crews to other sites is not possible
due to the required sequence of completion;and the published list
of affected areas did not intentionally exclude Fall River Rd.
U.S.West representatives will attend the Light &Power Committee
meeting,Thursday,July 13,to discuss this situation.Upon
request,Ms.Anderson will research and relate to Staff when U.S.
West was notified by the P.U.C.concerning the required completion
deadline.It was moved and seconded (Doylen-Gillette)the Town
submit to U.S.West and the Public Utilities Commission,a letter
of support for the postponement of the proposed telephone upgrade
construction plans,and it passed unanimously.
2.1994 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report -Presentation.Steve
Jackson,Boudreaux &Jackson,CPA’s,presented and the Town Board
accepted the 1994 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Administrator Klaphake commended the Finance Department for their
continued efforts to accept additional responsibilities with no
requests for additional staff.
3.A.Resolution #18-95 -Adopting Preliminary Plans/Specifications for
the Park Entrance Estates Special Improvement District.Attorney
White explained that the formation of the Special Improvement
District (S.I.D.)was included in the Memorandum of Understanding
when Park Entrance Estates was annexed to the Town,and will
include upgrades of the road system and the water distribution
system.Further details of the proposed S.I.D.are in the Public
Works Committee minutes,July 22,1995.Attorney White read the
resolution.It was moved and seconded (Gillette-Pauley)
Resolution #18-95 be approved to establish preliminary plans and
specifications for the Park Entrance Estates Special Improvement
District,and it passed unanimously.
3.Scope of Services for Fuel Tank Rehabilitation and Site Study.
Public Works Director Linnane explained the existing fuel tanks
must be modified by 1998 to comply with the EPA regulations.It
was moved and seconded (Gillette-Marshall)the Scope of Services
and Site Study submitted by Rocky Mountain Consultants,not to
exceed $7,280,be approved,and it passed unanimously.
C.Mail Box Cluster Units -Approval of Budget Expenditure.Public
Works Director Linnane explained the 1995 budget contains $23,000
for construction and installation of cluster boxes,Phase III.It
was moved and seconded (Gillette-Pauley)Staff be authorized to
bid and award the construction of Phase III cluster boxes,at a
not-to-exceed cost of $23,000,and it passed unanimously.
4.A.Special Review #95-3,Community Church of the Rockies,1700 Brodie
Avenue,Community Church of the Rockies/Applicant.Mayor Dannels
opened the public hearing.Community Development Director Stamey
reported the receipt of favorable correspondence from adjacent
property owners.Polly Gunn,representing the Community Church of
the Rockies,explained the main purpose of the bells is to call
people to worship,the speakers will face Fish Creek Rd.,the
sound level will be set and monitored,and only designated
personnel will have access to the operation of the bells.Louis
O’Riordan objected noting that children are harassed for stereo
noise levels,and requested no preaching to children on school
grounds.Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed.It
was moved and seconded (Pauley-Marshall)Special Review #95-3,
installation of carillon bells at the Community Church of the
Rockies be approved,and it passed unanimously.
B.Amended Plat of Lots 14 and 15,Crags Subdivision,Sharon
Nordic/Applicant.Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Stamey reported that the petition
for inclusion in NCWCD is in process,construction plans and water
line drawings need completion,and Attorney White has reviewed the
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Improvement Guarantee.Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing
closed.It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Doylen)the Amended
Plat of Lots 14 and 15,Crags Subdivision be approved,and
recording be withheld until all areas of concern are completed,
and it passed unanimously.
C.Amended Plat of Lots 7,8,25 and a Portion of Lot 24,Block 10,
Town of Estes Park,Rex Miller/Applicant.Acting upon Staff’s
recommendation,it was moved and seconded (Doylen-Gillette)this
item be continued to July 25,1995,and it passed unanimously.
ID.Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to Deny the Amendment to
Development Plan #94-2,Lot 2A,Amended Plat of Lots 2 and 2,
Block 4,Lone Pine Acres,First Addition,Lester Schmidt/
Applicant.At the June 20 Planning Commission meeting,
Applicant’s Representative Paul Kochevar stated that the Applicant
did meet zoning ordinance requirements and that the Planning
Commission has no jurisdiction over the changes made by the
Applicant from the approved Development Plan.Attorney White
noted that Mr.Kochevar’s comments do not represent the position
of the Town.Acting upon Applicant’s request,it was moved and
seconded (Doylen-Gillette)this item be continued to July 25,
1995,and it passed unanimously.
E.Resolution #19-95 -Intent to Annex Waterbury Addition.It was
moved and seconded (Gillette-Pauley)Resolution #19-95 be
approved,setting the public hearing for August 22,1995 and
referring the Waterbury Addition Annexation to the Planning
Commission,and it passed unanimously.
5.A.Notchtop Baked Goods and Natural Foods Cafe,New Beer and Wine
License Application filed by Thomas W.Thomas,459 E.Wonderview
Ave.Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing.Attorney White
reviewed the procedures and presented a Petition containing 19
signatures,all in favor of the license.Thomas W.Thomas,owner
of Notchtop,stated his desire to expand the business and include
beer and wine on the menu.Mayor Dannels declared the public
hearing closed.Stating that the Board of Trustees finds that the
reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are not 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 Beer and
Wine Liquor License for Notchtop Baked Goods and Natural Foods
Cafe be granted,and it passed unanimously.
B.Transfer of Ownership From Monte Smith to David and Yolanda
Oehlman,dba Rendezvous Cafe,509 Big Thompson Ave.,Beer and Wine
License.Attorney White advised that the application is in order.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen-Marshall)the Transfer of
Ownership to David and Yolanda Oehlman,dba Rendezvous Cafe be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
C.Special Event Permit for Longs Peak Scottish Highland Festival,
Inc.,for event September 9 and 10,1995.Attorney White advised
that the application is in order.It was moved and seconded
(Doylen-Gillette)the Special Event Application filed by the Longs
Peak Scottish Highland Festival for the event scheduled September
9 and 10,1995 be approved,and it passed unanimously.
6.Deed of Dedication to the Town by Stanley Views Limited.
Administrator Klaphake reported that when Steamer Parkway was
dedicated,a small parcel of the roadway was not included.Mr.
Findley,owner of Stanley Views,has agreed to this dedication.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen-Pauley)the Deed of Dedication
to the Town by Stanley Views Limited be approved,and it passed
unanimously.
7.Town Administrator’s Report.
A.Meadowdale Open Space Grant Application.Administrator
Klaphake reported that through cooperation of the Estes
Valley Land Trust and the Town,an application was submitted
to GOCO (Great Outdoors Colorado)in the amount of $185,000
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(matching funds through local fund raising)to purchase a
Meadowdale Conservation Easement for elk habitat and open
space.Trustee Doylen added that the monies from GOCO are
collected through gambling and lotteries.
B.Town Pre-Budget Meeting.Administrator Klaphake reported the
pre-budget meeting will be held Wednesday,July 12,at 7:00
a.m.
Louis O’Riordan asked that part of the land purchased for low-income
housing be used for the youth center.
There being no further business,Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at
9:13 p.m.
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Deputy Town Clerk
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