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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 •2ti•
•day of ......,A.D.,
at regular meeting hour.
ProTem Robert L.DekkerMeetingcalledtoorderbyMayor
Present:Mayor Trustees:
ProTein Dekker Susan L.Doylen,
Stephen W.Gillette,
William J.Marshall,
Gary F.Kiaphake,J.Donald Pauley
Town Administrator
Also present:Vickie O’Connor,
Town Clerk
Absent:H.Bernerd Dannels,Mayor
Michael E.Miller,Trustee
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
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Mayor ProTem Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
PUBLIC INPUT.
Comments were heard from Louis O’Riordan regarding the potential
repeal of federal child protection laws and he read a portion of an
article written by Dee Ann McDonald,and he agreed that “merchants
should pay their own way.”
Kipp Baker requested and received a response to his question
concerning the use of downtown parks relative to the youth playing
hacky—sac and alleged law enforcement policy.
Charlie Barker suggested the “users”(including visitors)of
facilities (streets,etc.)pay for their use;in lieu of incurring
debt with the Knoll Property purchase,funding should first be
collected;and,relative to the Park boundary,the RI’4NP should not
be allowed to dictate to the Town.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board minutes dated March 14,1995.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Works,March 23,1995.
B.Planning Commission,March 21,1995 (acknowledgement
only).
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the consent calendar be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
l.A.Revised Downtown Parking Plan -Presentation.During the
Public Works Committee meeting March 23,1995,EPURA
Commissioner Randy Martin presented a revised Downtown Parking
Plan that would control employer/employee parking in downtown
lots.Town Administrator Klapliake advised that the intent is
to create more customer parking by moving employer/employee
parking to exterior lots.The following options were
presented:
•Do Nothing.
•Construct more parking lots.(Additional parking
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spaces have been added on MacGregor Ave.;and new
lots have been constructed.)Projected estimates
for additional land is $400-500,000;a ramp
structure could cost $3 Million.
•Park and Ride.Community has reacted with
indifference toward this program.In 1995,this
program may be “Park and Walk.”
•Strict enforcement (chalking tires).
•Public/Private Partnership (potential use of
private sector lots for peak loading).
•Parking meters (traditional v.new technology).
•Paid Parking Lots (proposal as discussed in Public
Works Committee meeting).
•Parking Fee (potential formation of a Parking
Special Improvement District.
•Combinations of any of the above.
•Other ideas.
The recommendation from the Public Works Committee was a
“phased”two-year approach of paid parking in downtown lots:
a space would be stenciled with numbers that coincide with
metal slot boxes.Preliminary Phase I includes Parking Lot #5
(Wiest),Lot #3 (north half of Post Office Lot),Lot #2
(Childrens’Park);Lot #11 (Riverside)and Lot #9 (Coffee
Bar).Preliminary Phase II includes Parking Lot #1 (Municipal
East),Lot #13 (Cleave St.),and Lot #7 (Ice House).
Preliminary Phase III includes Parking Lot #8 (Municipal
Building),unofficial Lot #14 (Del’s Drive In),unofficial Lot
#15 (Chamber of Commerce lots),and possibly the Transit
Center.
Additional findings:
•Chief Racine has advised that:(1)the
enforcement/collection position would necessitate
two part—time employees;and (2)he recommended
parking fees of $1.00/hr.and $5.00/day.
•Enforcement hours will be 11:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.
o 3—Month Seasonal Operation.
•Violations.System to be as Customer—friendly as
possible--ticket can be mailed-in,deposited in a
Police Dept.drop-box,or paid in person.
•Signs/Markings.The Town would purchase the
collection boxes and monitor,with collection to
occur 1 time/day.An ordinance would be adopted
and the Rules and Regulations would be posted in
each lot which would include consequences for
violations.
•On—Street Zones.A decision must be made as to
what portion of Elkhorn is to be included in Phase
I.
•As discussed during the Public Works meeting,staff
will discuss downtown mail delivery with Post
Office representatives.Cluster box installations
are having a positive affect on alleviating
congestion in the Post Office lot.
Trustee comments included:the number of spaces being
consumed by businesses;the previous calculation contained in
the Zoning Regulations for parking spaces;suggestion that the
Town become consistent with state violation fees for illegally
parking in handicapped zones-—the Town assess a $10.00 fine,
and the state fine is $70.00;historical background on fines
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(i.e.disgruntled visitors);if a paid parking plan is
approved,would parking meters provide the most efficient
manner to collect fees and enforce the law;and is the
collection box system the least hostile collection system.
The Chamber is investigating the use of tokens which
businesses could give to their patrons.The Town could
collect the tokens and invoice businesses.Staff is
investigating the legalities of this proposal relative to
TABOR.
Audience comments were heard from:Charlie Barker/could the
Knoll be used for parking -staff responded that EPURA is
working on a plan for the site that tentatively does include
some parking,this plan should be completed by the end of the
summer.Kim Haber/the Park and Ride program was not “user
friendly”;why not use the school lots and run the shuttle at
10—minute intervals.Tourists should be encouraged to use
exterior lots,not the locals.The Town should retain the
Park and Ride program.Louis O’Riordan/he proposed a Special
Improvement District for parking a number of years ago;is not
in favor of paid parking lots;merchants should realize they
are driving their customers away by parking in front of their
business;and locals will avoid downtown shopping if the Town
institutes paid parking.Jim Haber/several merchants own
their own parking lots,thus some employers/employees are
parking on private property;the Wiest parking lot is ideally
suited for a parking structure;and if the Town charges for
parking,it will drive away an element of business.Lee
Kemper/strongly opposed to chalking tires and towing vehicles
as was practiced in the past;suggested public parking be
considered at the fairgrounds and use the shuttle to transport
people.He is in favor of exterior lot parking for
employers/employees;and is concerned with the use of an “arm”
in parking lots relative to his suppliers.George Hockman/the
Town should pursue public/private partnerships;the parking
problem would best be solved by instituting all three phases
at once in lieu of two years;the $5.00 fine is preposterous;
the Town should not pay for advertising for the merchants,the
Town should control parking;Park and Ride is a good idea,
however,it is designed for the merchants——the merchants,not
the Town,should pay for this system;the long-term solution
is a large parking structure.Bill Van Horn/a solution is to
acquire close-in parking;structured parking should be
considered.Randy Martin/the proposed Downtown Parking Plan
may not be perfect,but it is a step in the right direction--
the Plan is a traffic management tool that will help control
traffic flow.Mr.Martin urged the Trustees to proceed with
the Plan.Dave Habecker/the number one reason for paid
parking is to pay for the Park and Ride Program,and it makes
no difference who pays for parking in the lots,collections
will fund Park and Ride.Louis O’Riordan/the Town does not
own the fairgrounds,thus it could not be used for public
parking;and Stanley Village merchants,with their public
parking areas,are subsidizing downtown merchants.Kipp
Baker/tourists believe prices in Estes Park are already high
and paid parking will add to this perception;employees should
have the first choice for the downtown parking spaces;private
parking lot owners should not be penalized.
Mayor ProTem Dekker expressed the Board’s appreciation to the
audience for their comments,and advised this item will be
discussed during the April 11 meeting.Administrator Klaphake
advised that the trolleys may take a new direction,the
Chamber of Commerce is researching other options,and staff
will present additional information April 11.
B.Habitat for Humanity -Request Waiver of Tap Fees.Trustee
Gillette declared a conflict of interest and stated he would
not participate in discussion nor vote.The Public Works
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Committee recommended approval of the request to waive the
water tap fee with the condition that the Town be reimbursed
if the house is sold on the open market within ten years,and
that $4,020 be transferred from the General Fund to the Water
Fund.Director Stamey reported that the lot is sized for a
duplex and,as such would be “condominiumized.”If single—
family homes are planned,Habitat must seek approval of a lot
split.Director Linnane stated that the proposal was unclear
during the meeting and the Committee recommend a waiver of
$4,020;depending on the actual unit(s),the cost could vary
from $4,020 to 5,600 up to $8,040.Habitat Vice President
Gillette reported that Habitat investigated a lot split,and
due to the cost,they are researching a condominium for two
separate families.Based upon Committee approval to waive
$4,020,and that a fee of $8,040 doubles the Committee’s
recommendation,it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Pauley)(1)
a waiver for a condominium/duplex for up to $5,600 be
approved,(2)the amount lie transferred from the General Fund
to the Water Fund,(3)the Public Works Committee condition be
included relative to sale on the open market,and (4)the fee
be waived for 1995 and paid for in the 1996 Budget,and it
passed unanimously.
Trustee Gillette resumed his position on the Board.
C.1995 Water Line Pro-ject -Approval of Budget Expenditure.
Director Linnane reported that $250,000 was budgeted for the
1995 Water Line Project which includes five locations along
Elkhorn Avenue and a location at the corner of Big Horn Drive
and Boyd Street.Two bids were received,and it was moved and
seconded (Gillette/Doylen)the low bid in the amount of
$230,266.00 submitted by BT Construction lie accepted,and it
passed unanimously.BT will mobilize April 3 and the project
should lie completed by May 20.If not,work will cease until
after Labor Day.
D.Vehicle Purchase/Parks Dept.-Approval of Budget Expenditure.
The Budget contains $20,000 for the purchase of a pickup truck
and snowplow.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Marshall)
the low bid in the amount of $14,959.00 submitted by Rains
Motor Co.be accepted,and it passed unanimously.
2.A.Residential Annexation Policy Adoption -Resolution #9-95.
Following review and approval/endorsement by the Public Works
Department and Planning Commission,a Resolution adopting a
Residential Annexation Policy was presented to the Town Board.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Pauley)the Resolution lie
adopted,and it passed unanimously.
B.(1)Memorandum of Agreement for Public Access Easement for Lot
9,Prospect Village Subdivision,Lynn Kinnie/Applicant.
Community Development Director Stamey presented the Agreement,
as prepared by Town Attorney White,which was one of the
conditions placed on approval of the Amended Plat of Lots 5A
and 9A,Prospect Village Subdivision in 1993.The Agreement
addresses maintenance,access,parking,snow removal/roadway
maintenance and river access to said property.Public access
to the Big Thompson River is obtained by Mr.Kinnie deeding
Outlot A to the Town.By September 1,1999,the Applicant is
to construct a foot bridge across the river.Upon conclusion
of bridge construction,Kinnie will grant a pedestrian
easement from public property to the north end of the foot
bridge.A map indicating that portion deeded to the Town and
that portion of the right-of-way to be vacated was reviewed.
It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)the Memorandum of
Agreement lie approved,and it passed unanimously.
(2)Ordinance #6-95 -Vacation of a Portion of Street Right
of—Way.The Trustees reviewed an Ordinance vacating a street
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right-of-way located on Lot 9,Prospect Village Subdivision.
The Ordinance will authorize the Town to permanently abandon
and cease to maintain,operate,control,and use a street
right-of-way on a portion of Lot 9.The Ordinance included
the emergency clause,and was read by Clerk O’Connor.It was
moved and seconded (Gillette/Marshall)the Ordinance be
approved,and it passed unanimously.Whereupon Mayor ProTem
Dekker declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted,ordered
it numbered 6-95 and published according to law.
3.Town Administrator’s Report —None.
Following completion of all agenda Items,Mayor ProTem Dekker
adjourned the meeting at 9:51 P.M.
Mayor ProTein
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Town Clerk