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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1995-02-14Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,.b]u?rY l1 •,;9.9. 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 .. .February .,A.D.,19.. at regular meeting hour. ProTem Robert L.Dekker Meeting called to order by Mayor Present:Mayor Trustees: Pro Tem Dekker Susan L.Doylen, Stephen W.Gillette, William J.Marshall, Michael E.Miller, Gary F.Klaphake,J.Donald Pauley Also Present:Town Administrator Gregory A.White, Town Attorney Vickie O’Connor, Town Clerk Absent:H.B.Dannels,Mayor Mayor ProTem Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC INPUT. Don Tebow,RSVP Advisory Board,expressed his Board’s appreciation to the Town for their 1995 financial contribution of $2,500. RSVP’s mission is the placement,follow—up and recognition of volunteers age 55 or better in public and private non—profit agencies,where they find meaningful assignments matched to their skills and interests to benefit the community.In addition,RSVP assists in the management of a set of special services whereby volunteers help older adults and persons with disabilities to continue living independently and safely in their own homes.Mr. Tebow reported on 1994 statistics in Larimer County,advising that approximately 40,000 volunteer hours equating to $180,000 in in- kind value was expended by RSVP. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Town Board minutes dated January 24,1995. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Public Works,January 26,1995. B.Board of Adjustment,February 7,1995 (acknowledgement only). C.Community Development,February 7,1995. D.Light and Power,February 9,1995. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the consent calendar be approved,and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.Senior Center Grant Phase for Building Remodel.Pursuant to the review of Senior Center operations January 24,1995, Administrator Klaphake requested authorization to begin the pre-grant phase for building remodel.The building does not meet ADA standards and the Health Department has noted deficiencies in the kitchen.Design services would be obtained and held in abeyance until funding is secured.Staff Board of Trustees -February 14,1995 -Page 2 will research both public and private grants and is hopeful that the project would be presented to the Town Board in September/October,1995 for budget consideration.Jim Dunlap/Senior Center Board Member expressed his support (as well as that of the significant number of seniors in the audience)for this project.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Pauley)Administrator Kiapliake be authorized to begin the Pre—Grant phase for Remodeling of the Senior Center,and it passed unanimously. 2.A.Estes Valley Recreation District Golf Course Management Agreement -Report.The Public Works Committee considered the renewal of said Agreement.The EVRPD failed to serve notice of renewal by June 1,therefore,by not acting,the Committee believed the Agreement would automatically renew for one year to January 15,1996.Staff commented that Town Attorney White would confirm this action.In a letter dated January 31, 1995,Attorney White did,in fact,confirm that the language as contained in the Operating Agreement does provide for an automatic one—year renewal period effective as of January 15, 1995.No further action was necessary. B.Resolution #4-95-Park Entrance Estates Special Improvement District (S.I.D.).Attorney White presented a Resolution concerning certain expenditures from the General Fund in connection with the infrastructure improvements prior to issuance of special assessment bonds.The Town intends to reimburse the General Fund for such expenditures from the proceeds of the tax—exempt special assessment bonds when they are issued.Bond Counsel has advised that the principal amount of $750,000.00 is the maximum amount and cannot be adjusted upward.The $750,000 figure contained in the Resolution is well above projected costs for this project. Among the yet-to-be determined items in the S.I.D.process are firm engineering costs,and exactly who will vote on the S.I.D.question.Following clarification of the Town’s liability concerning cash flow of the engineering costs, Attorney White read the Resolution.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Pauley)Resolution #4-95 be approved,and it passed unanimously. C.Roadway and Water Line Design Scope of Services with Van Horn Engineering for Park Entrance Estates S.I.D.The Public Works Committee recommended approval of the above—referenced Scope of Services with Van Horn Engineering.Director Linnane reviewed bidding procedures and Committee comments,and it was moved and seconded (Gillette/Marshall)the not-to-exceed low bid of $32,770 submitted by Van Horn Engineering be accepted, and it passed unanimously. D.Vehicle Purchase.Director Linnane reviewed the sole—source bid for a new snowplow and dump truck which was included in the 1995 Budget.The truck will be purchased from Rocky Mountain International Trucks and MacDonald Equipment.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)staff be authorized to purchase the snowplow and dump truck for $80,823,and it passed unanimously. E.1995 Water Line Pro-jects Scope of Services with Rocky Mountain Consultants.The Public Works Committee recommended approval of the Scope of Services for the preliminary and final design for portions of West and East Elkhorn and Big Horn Drive.The total estimated cost for actual construction of this project is $200,000.Staff will monitor construction during the tourist season.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Marshall) the not-to-exceed Scope of Services in the amount of $23,594 submitted by Rocky Mountain Consultants be accepted,and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees —February 14,1995 -Page 3 F.Glacier Creek Storage Tank Scope of Services with Rocky Mountain Consultants.RNC submitted a Scope of Services for engineering for the 1-million gallon treated water storage tank at the Glacier Creek Water Treatment Plant.The new tank will essentially double fire protection in the Valley.Staff will also monitor construction for this project as it relates to the tourist season.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)the not—to-exceed Scope of Services of $45,650 submitted by Rocky Mountain Consultants be accepted, and it passed unanimously. 3.A.Horse Show Agreements.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Pauley)the standard Horse Show Agreements for Rocky Mountain Miniature Horse Club and the Colorado Arabian Horse Club be approved,and it passed unanimously. B.Parade Permits.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette) that pursuant to upcoming liability insurance discussions between staff and CIRSA,the Duck Fest Parade/Rotary Club,May 6 and Hippey Dippey Do Wop Parade/Chamber of Commerce,June 3 be continued to February 28,1995,and it passed unanimously. C.Sales Tax Collection Policy.As a result of a meeting with downtown merchants,Special Events Director Hinze submitted a Sales Tax Collection Policy which should ensure that sales tax funds are collected and remitted for all affected special event functions held inside Town limits.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Marshall)the Sales Tax Collection Policy,as presented,be approved,and it passed unanimously.Said approval authorizes staff to revise the policy as it relates to form names and numbers. 4.A.Vehicle Purchase -Approval of Budget Expenditure.Light and Power Director Matzke reviewed the bidding process for the replacement of a meter vehicle with a Jeep Wrangler.Taking into consideration the 2%local consideration,Rains Motor Company would receive the bid at a cost of $18,673.26,The budget will be adjusted f or the additional $1,299.79 expenditure,and the existing Jeep vehicle will be transferred to the Community Development Department.It was moved and seconded (Pauley/Miller)the bid submitted by Rains Ford in the adjusted amount of $18,299.79 be approved,and it passed unanimously. 5.A.Replat of Lot 131,Al Fresco Place Addition,John Grace/Applicant.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen) this item be continued to March 14,1995,and it passed unanimously. B.Amended Plat of Lot 10,Block 2,Park Entrance Estates,Ted Chittwood/Applicant.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)this item be continued to March 14,1995, and it passed unanimously. C.Grey Fox,First and Second Additions -Annexation,Dick and Ann Barlow/Applicant.Mayor ProTem Dekker opened the public hearing.Attorney White confirmed that both additions would be considered concurrently,and Community Development Director Stamey reviewed the site:the first filing contains ±28.97 Acres,and the second filing contains ±23.20 Acres.In the near future,the Applicant intends to submit two more additions of approximately 118 acres from Larkspur to Saddleback Ln.to Highway 7.E-Estate zoning is being requested.The Planning Commission is reviewing the Preliminary Plat and their major concern is access. Discussion followed on an Annexation Agreement in relation to access,with Attorney White recommending the plats not be recorded until the Applicant has executed an Annexation Agreement.Applicant’s Representative Van Horn confirmed that Board of Trustees -February 14,1995 -Page 4 the Applicant will execute the Agreement immediately.There were no persons speaking in “favor of”or in “opposition to” the Annexation.Attorney White read the Annexation Resolution,which,with the exception of the legal descriptions,is identical for both additions.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Marshall)Resolutions 5-95 and 6-95 stating that the area is Eligible for Annexation be approved, and it passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)Ordinances 1-95 and 2-95 Approving the Annexation of Grey Fox First and Second Additions be approved,and it passed unanimously.Whereupon Mayor ProTem Dekker declared the Ordinances duly passed and adopted,ordered them numbered 1-95 and 2-95,and published according to law. Attorney White read the Zoning Ordinance which includes both additions,and establishes E-Estate zoning for the property. Director Stamey confirmed that Estate zoning is the Town’s most restrictive zoning district.Representative Van Horn confirmed that a “reverter clause”with the property will prevent further subdivision of the lots.There being no further testimony,Mayor ProTem Dekker declared the public hearing closed.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen) Ordinance #3—95 be approved,and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor ProTem Dekker declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted,ordered it numbered 3-95,and published according to law. 6.A.Transfer of Ownership:China Town Super Seafoods,160 S.St. Vram Ave.,Hotel and Restaurant License.From Johnson and Maria un to Peter Ngovs.Clerk O’Connor advised that the application is in order;it was moved and seconded (Pauley/Marshall)the Transfer of Ownership to Peter Ngovs, dba CHINA TOWN SUPER SEAFOODS be approved,and it passed unanimously. 7.Town Administrator’s Report.Administrator Klaphake stated the insurance discussion would be continued to February 28, 1995. Following completion of all agenda items,staff requested an Executive Session to consult with the Town Attorney.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)the Board enter Executive Session to consult with the Town Attorney concerning litigation matters,and it passed unanimously. Mayor ProTem Dekker adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 8:38 P.M.4\) /:-/4 } Mayor ProTein d Town Clerk