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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1995-09-12Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,epietjib.ei 2 .,19. Minutes of a .Regular...meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estee Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estee Park on the • .day of S.ertnb A.D.,19. at regular meeting hour. H.Bernerd Dannels Meeting called to order by Mayor Present:Mayor Also Present Absent: H.B.Dannels Gary F.Kiaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A.White, Town Attorney Vickie O’Connor, Town Clerk None Trustees: Robert L.Dekker, Mayor ProTem Susan L.Doylen, Stephen W.Gillette, William J.Marshall, Michael E.Miller, J.Donald Pauley Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. PUBLIC INPUT. There was no public comment. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Town Board minutes dated August 22,1995. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Town Board Study Session,August 23,1995. B.Public Works,August 24,1995. C.Community Development,September 7,1995. D.Board of Adjustment,September 5,1995 (acknowledgement only). 4.Amended Plat of Lot 2,Tanton Subdivision, Tanton/Applicant -Continue to October 10,1995. Dave 5.Final Plat of Tracts 96A and 96B,Placid Lake Subdivision,J. R.and Rachael Preston/Applicant -Continue to October 10, 1995. 6.Resolution #23-95 -Appointment of Special Prosecutor for Municipal Code violations. It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)the consent calendar lie approved,and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.Appointment -Randy Repola,Police Chief.Mayor Dannels reported that the Public Safety Committee had interviewed Randy Repola for the position of Police Chief.Public Safety Committee Chairman Gillette reported that based upon Repola’s good leadership,team building capabilities,and good rapport with the community,it was the consensus of the Committee that Randy Repola be appointed Police Chief,effective September Board of Trustees —September 12,1995 -Page 2 12,1995.Following a swearing-in ceremony,it was moved and seconded (Gillette/Marshall)Randy Repola be appointed Police Chief,and it passed unanimously. On behalf of PaCK,Roger Shippy presented Chief Repola with a plaque acknowledging his years of dedication to,and support of,the youth in the Estes Valley. 2.A.Senior Center Grant Application.Don Tebow,Senior Center Representative,presented a rendering of the proposed 3,000 sq.ft.renovation to the Senior Center.At the Town Board Study Session August 23,1995,consensus was reached to authorize grants be prepared and submitted for funding of the Project which is estimated at $65.00/sq.ft.Administrator Kiaphake reported that the goal is to obtain approximately 1/4 of the funding locally,and the remaining 3/4’s from the private sector.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Dekker)the Senior Center lie authorized to submit grant application(s), and it passed unanimously. B.Town Administrator’s Employment Agreement.At the Town Board Study Session,the Administrator’s Employment Agreement also received a favorable recommendation.It was moved and seconded (Pauley/Marshall)the 5-year Agreement (1996-2000)be approved,and it passed unanimously. 3.A.Water Department Water Line Project Change Order of $12,460. The Public Works Committee recommended approval of the Change Order in the amount of $12,460 as verified by staff.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Pauley)the Change Order in the amount of $12,460 lie approved,and it passed unanimously. B.1995 Street Overlay Project.Public Works Director Linnane noted that references were verified and found to be excellent, thus it was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)the bid in the amount of $109,372,submitted by Bituminous Roadways be accepted,and it passed unanimously. 4.A.1995/96 Rooftop Rodeo Committee Membership Roster.Special Events Director Hinze presented the 95/96 Rooftop Rodeo Committee Roster,and it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Marshall)the following be appointed to the Rooftop Rodeo Committee for 1995/96,and it passed unanimously: Jo Adams,Vice President Sean Murray Mitch Brown Gary O’Connor,President Jerry Brumleve Vickie O’Connor Trudy Carra de Salero,Sec.Ralph Ramey Carol Cunningham Bob Seifert Don Cunningham Mary Jo Seifert Rick Dill Kelly Sislic Bolibi Downing Megan Smith Paul Downing Spencer Smith Ken Hobert Chuck Thomas Chief Jenista Joan Van Horn Glen Johnson Bonnie Watson Steve Kingery Deli Watson Dave McPhee Betty Whiteside Judy McPhee Associate Members:Jill &Karen Smith,Sue Thomas B.Resolution #24-95 -Authorizing Annual Sidewalk Sale,October 7 and 8,1995.Stating that the guidelines for this event have not been amended,and that the Town strictly enforces the containment provision in the Code other than for this event, it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Dekker)Resolution #24—95 lie approved authorizing the 1995 Sidewalk Sale,and it passedunanimously. Board of Trustees -September 12,1995 -Page 3 5.Final Plat of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision,Gary D. Connoly/Applicant.Director Stamey requested this Plat be continued as the Improvement Guarantee and Letter of Credit had not bee submitted.Pursuant to prior litigation claims, Town Attorney White clarified how the Town Board can consider this plat:the Applicant’s attorney must be able to certify that all the owners of record have signed the plat.It was moved and seconded fDekker/Gillette)the Final Plat be continued to September 26,1995,and it passed unanimously. 6.Adoption of Building Codes,1994 Edition.Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing,and Director Stamey noted that the building codes are updated on three-year cycles.Building Official Ailman has reviewed the updates with the Contractors Association and that an analysis is available in the Building Official’s Office.It is in the Town’s best interest to adopt the Codes as surrounding jurisdictions in Colorado operate on the same set of standards.There being no public comment, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed.It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Gillette)the following Ordinances be adopted,and it passed unanimously: Ordinance #15-95 -Uniform Building Code Ordinance #16-95 -Uniform Mechanical Code Ordinance #17-95 -Uniform Plumbing Code Ordinance #18-95 -Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the Ordinances duly passed and adopted,and published according to law. 7.Resolution #25-95 -Approval of Ballot Title for Park Entrance Estates Special Improvement District (November 7,1995 Election).Town Attorney White presented said Resolution with the following Ballot Issue Titles: A.Ballot Issue 2A.Shall the Town of Estes Park, Colorado debt be increased up to $395,000 with a repayment cost of up to $569,725 by the issuance and payment of special assessment revenue bonds for the purpose of financing certain local roadway improvements within the Town’s Park Entrance Estates Special Improvement District No.95—1 and to be payable solely from certain special assessments received solely from property owners residing within the Town’s Park Entrance Estates Special Improvement District No.95-1;provided and in connection therewith shall the Town be authorized to make such special assessments against the properties within said area;and shall the Town be authorized to receive and spend the proceeds of said bonds and said special assessments,and any investment earnings thereon,as a voter—approved revenue change and an exception to any revenue or spending limitations which might otherwise apply, without limiting the collection and spending of any other revenues of the Town? B.Ballot Issue 2B.Shall the Town of estes Park, Colorado debt be increased up to $110,000 with a repayment cost of up to $156,762 by the issuance and payment of special assessment revenue bonds for the purpose of financing certain local water distribution system improvements within Block two of Park Entrance Estates Subdivision within the Town’s Park Entrance Estates Special Improvement District No.95-1 and to be payable solely from certain special assessments received solely from property owners residing within Block two of Park Entrance Estates Subdivision within the Town’s Park Entrance Estates Special Improvement District No. Board of Trustees —September 12,1995 -Page 4 95-1;provided and in connection therewith shall the Town be authorized to make such special assessments against the properties within said area;and shall the town be authorized to receive and spend the proceeds of said bonds and said special assessments,and any investment earnings thereon,as a voter—approved revenue change and an exception to any revenue or spending limitations which might otherwise apply,without limiting the collection and spending of any other revenues of the Town? It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Dekker)Ballot Titles 2A and 2B be approved,and it passed unanimously. 8.Interagency Memorandum of Agreement #22568 National Park Service,Bureau of Reclamation and the Town of Estes Park. Light &Power Director Matzke reported that in exchange for the Adams Tunnel Easement (1938 Agreement),RNNP currently receives free electrical power for government loads from the Bureau of Reclamation.This power is delivered directly to NPS lines from a USBR line on Marys Lake Road.The Interagency Memorandum of Agreement changes the point of delivery of the free power to PRPA.This change will allow the Town to deliver power to RNNP through its own distribution system.Barry Hesker/Chief of the Office of Engineering/NPS, noted that this is an excellent opportunity for RNNP and that with the number of agencies involved,the Project has been in process for four years.Director Matzke reported that the new billing rates will be discussed at the Light and Power Committee meeting scheduled September 14.It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Pauley)the Mayor be authorized to execute the Interagency Memorandum of Agreement,and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:19 P.M. Convene as the Estes Park Housing Authority 1.Resolution #3-95 -Letter of Commitment with Mercy Housing, Inc.Assistant Administrator Widmer reviewed the Letter of Commitment with Mercy Housing,Inc.for the Lone Tree Apartment Project.In summary,Mercy Loan will provide a loan of up to $150,000 for a term of twelve months,at an interest rate of 6%applicable to the actual amount borrowed.The loan requires security in the form of a First Position Deed of Trust on the site.This “bridge”loan will get the project to the point of closing on a construction loan.Attorney White reported that the Resolution authorizes the loan commitment, Promissory Note in the amount of $150,000,with re-payment to the Town on or before December 31,1997.Trustee Miller noted that it is ill conceived for Government to enter into such projects.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Pauley) Resolution #3-95 lie approved,and it passed by the following votes:Those voting “Yes”Commissioners Dekker,Doylen, Gillette,Marshall and Pauley.Those voting “No”Commissioner Miller. Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:26 P.M. Convene as the Board of Trustees 9.Ordinance #19-95 -Transferring 4.784 Acre Parcel located at 1310 Manford Ave.to the Estes Park Housing Authority.Town Attorney White read the Ordinance.Trustee Miller reiterated his objection.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette) Ordinance #19-95 lie approved,and it passed by the following votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees Dekker,Doylen,Gillette, Marshall and Pauley.Those voting “No”Trustee Miller. Board of Trustees -September 12,1995 -Page 5 10.Resolution #26-95 -Approval of Mortgage.Town Attorney White read the Resolution.With Trustee Miller restating his objection,it was moved and seconded (Gillette/Pauley) Resolution #26-95 be approved,and it passed by the following votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees Dekker,Doylen,Gillette, Marshall and Pauley.Those voting “No”Trustee Miller. 11.Town Administrator’s Report: A.None Following completion of all Agenda items,Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. H.B.Dannels,Mayor Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk