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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1995-11-14Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,NQvember.1.4...,19.95. regular 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 Estee Park on the .•1Ith.day of ....A.D.,19..9 at regular meeting hour. H.Bernerd Dannels Meeting called to order by Mayor Present:Mayor Dannels Trustees.0bert L.Dekker Susan L.Doylen Stephen W.Gillette William J.Marshall Michael E.Miller J.Donald Pauley Also Present:Gary F.Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A.White, Town Attorney Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk Absent:None Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. AWARD RECOGNITION. The Special Recognition Award for Estes Park’s Electric Thermal Storage Heating Program was presented to the Assistant Light & Power Director Mike Mangelsen in Washington D.C.Trustee Dekker commended Mike for his efforts in coordinating this successful program,and Mayor Dannels requested the award be displayed in Mike’s office. PUBLIC INPUT. Louis O’Riordan thanked the residents of the Estes Valley who voted in the recent election,and expressed concern for those in need of affordable housing. CONSENT CALENDAR. 1.Town Board Minutes dated October 24,1995. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Public Works,October 26,1995. B.Town Board Study Session,November 6,1995. C.Town Board Study Session,November 13,1995. It was moved and seconded (Doylen-Pauley)the consent calendar be approved,and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS. l.A.Ordinance #23-95,Vacating a Portion of the Utility and Drainage Easement,Lot 2,Spruce Lake Addition.Public Works Director Linnane reported that the owners of the Anniversary Inn requested this drainage easement vacation.The owner obtained a building permit for a remodel that did not include a porch.The owner requested an additional building permit after the porch was added and discovered the intrusion into the easement.This vacation request has been approved by all the affected utility companies.Town Attorney White read the Board of Trustees,November 14,1995 -Page 2 the affected utility companies.Town Attorney White read the Ordinance,and it was moved and seconded (Gillette-Pauley)the Ordinance be approved,and it passed unanimously.Whereupon, Mayor Dannels declared the Ordinance passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 23-95,and published according to law. B.Ordinance #24-95,Glacier Creek Water Tank Site.Director Linnane reported that an agreement has been reached between the Town and the YMCA to purchase a tract of land from the YMCA for placement of a one million gallon water storage tank, non-exclusive water line connection easement and temporary construction easement.The agreement includes construction completion by May 17,1996,to avoid impact on the YMCA operations.Town Attorney White read the Ordinance,and it was moved and seconded (Gillette-Marshall)the Ordinance be approved,and it passed unanimously.Whereupon,Mayor Dannels declared the Ordinance passed and adopted,ordered it numbered 24-95,and published according to law. 2.Ordinance #25-95 --Light &Power Rate Schedules for Rocky Mountain National Park.Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing.Director Matzke introduced Max Kiburz,M.E.Kiburz and Associates,who presented the electric rate study for delivery rates for Rocky Mountain National Park administrative use loads which currently have access to free electric power from the Bureau of Reclamation.The rates are designed to recover the Light &Power Department’s cost of maintaining the facilities necessary to make that delivery.Three rates were developed:administrative housing,small administrative and large administrative.Barry Hesker,National Park Service Engineering Chief,has agreed with these proposals.The rate changes will become effective beginning with the first billing cycle following 12-14-95.As there were no further comments, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed.Town Attorney White read the Ordinance.It was moved and seconded (Dekker-Pauley)the Ordinance be approved,and it passed unanimously.Whereupon,Mayor Dannels declared the Ordinance passed and adopted,ordered it numbered 25-95,and published according to law. 3.Agreement between the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District and the Town for use of Barn W for an In-Line Skating Program.Staff requested this item be withdrawn from this agenda. 4.A.Amended Plat,Lots 7,8,25 and a Portion of Lot 24,Block 10, Town of Estes Park,Rex Miller/Applicant.It was moved and seconded (Gillette-Pauley)the Amended Plat,Lots 7,8,25 and a portion of Lot 24,Block 10,Town of Estes Park (Lewiston Condos)be continued to December 5,and it passed unanimously. B.Planning Commission Referral Policy -Adoption.Director Stamey reviewed the following proposed Planning Commission Referral Policy: 1.Planning Commission items that are referred to the Board of Trustees (e.g.,Subdivisions,Annexations,Special Reviews,Rezonings)shall be scheduled for the second Town Board meeting of the following month. 2.To be placed on that agenda for consideration,the following must be submitted to the Community Development office by noon on the Wednesday preceding that meeting: •Signed mylars with corrections (if applicable) •Approved construction plans. •Letter of Credit and Improvement Guarantee. 3.Items that are deemed incomplete by the Community Development Department will be continued one time for one month,then will be removed from the agenda. Board of Trustees,November 14,1995 -Page 3 4.To be placed on a subsequent Town Board agenda,the application must submit a request in writing to the Community Development Department. Following discussion,it was moved and seconded (Doylen Marshall)the Planning Commission Referral Policy be approved as presented,and it passed unanimously. 5.Parking Report Recommendations.Trustee Pauley reported that through cooperation of Forward Estes Park and EPURA,a parking survey was mailed to 284 local businesses.Although results are still being tabulated,the replies indicate that priorities include signage,parking map handouts,outlying parking,and timed parking lots;non-priority items include a special improvement district,valet parking,and parking structures.EPURA has included parking improvements in their 1996 budget and will incorporate these suggestions in their activities for the coming year. 6.Reappointment --Gary F.Kiaphake to Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority.It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Marshall) Administrator Klaphake be reappointed to the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority for a 5-year term,expiring September 14, 2000,and it passed unanimously. 7.A.Liqtior License,Transfer of Ownership from Kenneth E.and Patricia Nelson to Kenneth E.Nelson,dba TIMBERLINE STEAK HOUSE &LOUNGE,451 S.St.Vram Ave.,Hotel and Restaurant License.Administrator Klaphake advised that the application is in order.It was moved and seconded (Doylen-Gillette)the Transfer of Ownership to Kenneth E.Nelson,dba TIMBERLINE STEAK HOUSE &LOUNGE,be approved,and it passed unanimously. B.liquor License,Transfer of Ownership from Stanley Steamer Resort Hotel,Ltd.,to GHV-Colorado,Inc.,dba THE STANLEY HOTEL,333 Wonderview Ave.Administrator Klaphake advised that a temporary license has been in effect during the ownership transition period,and the application is in order. It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Marshall)the Transfer of Ownership to GW{-Colorado,Inc.,dba STANLEY HOTEL,be approved,and it passed unanimously. 8.Ordinance #26-95 --Authorizing the Purchase of Certain Real Property owned by Gerald R.and Patricia K.Palmer. Administrator Klaphake reported this purchase is part of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Bureau of Reclamation and the Town for the fire station site.It was moved and seconded (Dekker-Pauley)Ordinance #26-95 be approved,and it passed unanimously.Whereupon,Mayor Dannels declared the Ordinance passed and adopted,ordered it numbered 26-95,and published according to law. 9.Agreement/Lease Renewals Subject to Tabor.It was moved and seconded (Gillette-Doyle)the following agreements/leases be renewed for 1996 in accordance with the TABOR Amendment and subject to approval of the 1996 budget,and it passed unanimously: •Robert Heron/Radio Transmission/Prospect Mountain Radio Equipment. •Qualtec Services,Quality Improvement Training (second year) •Powder River Productions (Rodeo Stock Contractor) $25,000 (second year) •Elgin Street Sweeper,$26,004.10 (fourth year) •Tents (Special Events),$22,645.16 (second year) •Ford Taurus (Community Development),$4,344.12 (second year) •Modular Building (Youth Center),$14,226.19 (first year). Board of Trustees,November 14,1995 -Page 4 10.Marys Lake Lodge Employee Housing Prolect --Monthly Rent Structure.Administrator Kiaphake reported that on July 13, 1993,the Town approved a $52,000 contribution to the Marys Lake Employee Housing Project on condition that for the first five years the rent may increase by the Denver-Boulder consumer price index.Upon review with the owners and First National Bank,it is apparent the income generated is insufficient to service the note.Thus the owners are requesting to restructure the debt with First National Bank and increase the monthly rents.The base rent is currently $200 per employee per month and the proposal will increase to $240 per month with other room categories changing accordingly.The owners have communicated these proposed changes with employers now working with the project,and all are in agreement.Trustee Miller suggested the Town analyze the reasons low-income rent structures do not work before investing in future low-income housing projects. Administrator Kiaphake noted that expenses included in the rent (electricity,heat,etc.)are greater than anticipated resulting in the need for rent increases.It was moved and seconded (Dekker-Doylen)the Town waive the last three years of rent control,agree to a rent structure that matches the restructured debt at First National Bank,and delegate rent control to the Bank,and it passed by the following votes: Those voting “Yes”Trustees Dekker,Doylen,Gillette, Marshall,and Pauley.Those voting “No”Trustee Miller. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Dannels noted there will be one board meeting in December,December 5,and adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. Mayor I 1< Deputy Town Clerk