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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1995-04-11Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,.••A11J .1],,.,19...95 Minutes of a ...Regula.r.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 ...1)—”day of AriJ,A.D.,19.. . at regular meeting hour. H.Bernerd DannelsMeetingcalledtoorderbyMayor Present:Mayor Trustees: H.B.Dannels Robert L.Dekker, Mayor ProTein Susan L.Doylen, Stephen W.Gillette, William J.Marshall, Also Present:Michael E.Miller, Gary F.Klaphake,J.Donald Pauley Town Administrator Gregory A.White, Town Attorney Vickie O’Connor, Town Clerk Absent:None Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. Town Clerk O’Connor conducted a Swearing—In Ceremony for Randy Repola,Captain,assuming the duties of Acting Police Chief. Retiring Police Chief Racine expressed his appreciation to the Town Board and staff. PUBLIC INPUT. Louis Canaiy noted his dissatisfaction with the Town Board and EPURA in purchasing the Knoll Property.The Town has increased its debt,and currently has almost complete control of the site pursuant to zoning regulations. Louis O’Riordan confirmed his support of Trustee Miller,advised he is once more organizing a campaign to repeal sales tax on groceries,and commented on potential federal health care cuts for the poor and elderly. George Hockman suggested the Trustees attend an EVIA meeting scheduled April 13 on noxious weeds and their control. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Town Board minutes dated March 28,1995. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Community Development,April 6,1995. B.Board of Adjustment,April 4,1995 (acknowledgement only). 4.Liquor Licenses: A.Resolution #10-95 -Setting public hearing date of May 9, 1995 to consider New Beer and Wine Liquor License Application filed by Mountain Home Cafe,Inc.,dba MOUNTAIN HOME CAFE,457 E.Wonderview Ave.,Unit #C-1. B.Resolution #11-95 -Setting public hearing date of May 9, 1995 to consider New Beer and Wine Liquor License Application filed by Kevin Metivier,dba BISTRO IN THE Board of Trustees -April 11,1995 -Page 2 PARK,861 Moraine Ave. 5.Planning Commission: A.Motion to withdraw the Amended Plat of Lot 10,Block 2, Park Entrance Estates,Ted Chittwood/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Gillette)the consent calendar be approved,and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.Revised Downtown Parking Plan -Continued from March 28,1995. Administrator Klaphake reviewed parking plan options for paid parking as presented March 28,adding that a decision must be made if paid parking is to be installed before summer.Mayor Dannels reported that numerous telephone calls have been received and that the general consensus of the calls was unfavorable.Trustee comments included:individuals for and against paid parking should meet and review phasing, financing,and alternatives to help alleviate congestion; parking is a limited resource and limiting factor;interested parties should come together and create a plan covering the next ten years;a plan must include dialogue with the business community;paid parking is an option for the future;as in other heavily—visited national parks,private vehicles may,in the near future,be denied access to RMNP;and the business community should get together and decide how to settle the parking--it is not the Town’s nor EPUPA’s responsibility. Public comments were heard from Louis O’Riordan (formation of a parking S.I.D.——as presented ten years ago);Louis Canaiy (use of parking tokens issued by merchants to their patrons); Ralph Haber (initiate a sales tax to be paid by tourists to purchase additional property for parking);Lee Kemper (if the Town Board takes no action,employee parking remains a problem as the trolley system may be out of business). Administrator Klaphake acknowledged a letter received in opposition to paid parking from John Ownby.There being no further business,it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Marshall) the Revised Parking Plan be tabled,advising interested parties to contact the Plan’s Representative Randy Martin,and encouraging all to meet in the Fall to discuss a comprehensive solution,bringing with them ideas and solutions,and it passed unanimously. 2.Agreements —Special Events Department:It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Marshall)the following agreements be approved,and it passed unanimously: 1.Quarter Horse Show,June 15-18,1995 2.Westernaires Horse Show,August 11—12,1995 3.Western Heritage Days:Wild Hearts Band,Lance Grabowski,Sonny Tuttle,July 12-15,1995. 3.A.Grey Fox Third and Fourth Additions,Dick &Ann Barlow/Applicant -Annexation.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the Annexation of Grey Fox Third and Fourth Additions be continued to May 9,1995,and it passed unanimously. B.Amended Flat of Lots 22,23 and a Portion of Lot 16,sunny Acres Addition,Arnold,Jowayne and Roy Johnson/Applicant. Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing.Community Development Director Stamey reported that the Applicant is proposing to combine three existing vacant lots into one new lot,planned for condominium development.All Planning Commission conditions have been incorporated,property pins Board of Trustees -April 11,1995 -Page 3 set,and the attorney letter received.The floodplain is shown on the plat;however,it will be not encroached upon. There being no public comment,Mayor Dannels closed the public hearing.It was moved and seconded (Pauley/Gillette)the Amended Plat of Lots 22,23 and a Portion of Lot 16,Sunny Acres Addition be approved,and it passed unanimously. C.Final Plat of a Portion of Tract 65,Fall River Addition, Castle Mountain Estates,Jack Norris/Applicant.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the Final Plat be continued to May 9,1995,and it passed unanimously. 4.Town Administrator’s Report: A.Park School/EVRPD/Town Capital Improvement/Concept Plan. Administrator Kiaphake urged all Trustees to attend a joint meeting with the School and Recreation Districts on April 18,1995 in Room 203 of the Municipal Building. All three entities have joined together and presented a Capital Improvement Plan.The Board’s consensus is needed April 18 on the following Town participation in the Interim Youth Center Project: Site $20,000 Lease Purchase 50,000 Town’s PaCK Budget contribution 5,000 Trustee Dekker reported that the remaining items on the Capital Improvements Plan have not been approved by each entity and it may be amended at any time.Two modular buildings will be leased purchased and placed west of the old pool site.The buildings will serve both middle and high school needs;the Town and School will purchase the buildings,and the Recreation District will operate them. The Town’s initial investment can be recovered as the modular buildings can be sold in the future. Although it is listed on the Plan as #7,Trustee Gillette noted that the Town Board has stated that their Number 1 priority is the Fire Station.Pursuant to the successful election held in November,1994,the Town has been accumulating excess funds,and there have been no expenditures in this account.The Fire Station will be constructed pending a favorable opinion from Town Attorney White relating to potential deed restrictions. Trustee Pauley suggested the Plan include the School authorizing their parking lot(s)to be used,at no subsidy in exchange for maintenance,for outlying parking during the summer months. Trustee Miller expressed his objection to Item #10 for a downtown ice rink——Town government should not be involved in this project.In addition,Trustee Miller is opposed to a plan to construct two non—park—related buildings in Stanley Park.F.0.Stanley’s land deed should be honored. Trustee Doylen noted that staff is researching historic parameters which will assist in determining potential development of Stanley Park,and that the Plan responds to community concerns.In addition,Trustee Doylen expressed her concern with the potential interaction of traffic between all four schools. Trustee Marshall stated that the Stanley Park land was given to Estes Park in 1938;there were more allowances years ago as compared to today.Trustee Marshall Board of Trustees -April 11,1995 -Page 4 applauded all three entities for the Plan--the activity list could not be accomplished by one entity alone. Louis Canaiy questioned how the youth center could proceed when the electorate did not support the ballot question in November,1994?Staff responded that the former proposal was for a recreation center solely presented by the Recreation District.This project is for a different project——a youth center. Following favorable comments from all Trustees,Mayor Dannels affirmed that the Trustees support the Concept Plan as presented. B.Pedestrian Signal Contract,Elkhorn Ave.Administrator Kiaphake stated that the aforementioned contract was budgeted for by EPURA;however,CDOT prepared a contract between the Town (not EPURA)and the State.EPURA Director Anderson was out of the office,and,due to time constraints,Administrator Kiaphake and the Clerk executed the Contract.Mountain Constructors,Inc.is the contractor and the contract amount is $34,035.00 (EPURA’s funds).As a matter of record,it was moved and seconded (Dekker/Pauley)the Contract with Mountain Constructors,Inc.be approved,and it passed unanimously. C.Estes Valley Planning Commission -Update.Town Attorney White reported that State Representative Kaufman and State Senator Matsunaka sponsored HB 1333 -enabling legislation for a joint Planning Commission.The Bill passed the House Committee 11/0 and the Senate Committee 5/2.The full Senate will consider an amended version which has excluded any reference to the County.It is believed that the County needs no further legislation as they are currently authorized to approve a joint Planning Commission under Municipal Statutes.Bill Van Horn spoke in favor of the Bill,and Staff expressed their appreciation to him for his effort. D.Staff commented that Town Attorney White will submit his report on the Stanley Park deed restrictions at the next Town Board meeting,April 25. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Dannels called attention to a recent National League of Cities Newsletter article featuring the Lake Estes Hike/Bike Trail.The article was written for the Mayor by Ann Widmer. There being no further business,Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 9:01 P.M. Mayor cZt’ Town Clerk