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Minutes of a •egu1ar...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 ..day of •Jnpry
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at regular meeting hour.
H.Bernerd Dannels
Meeting called to order by Mayor
Trustees:Robert L.Dekker,
Mayor Pro Tern
Susan L.Doylen
Stephen W.Gillette
William J.Marshall
Michael L.Miller
J.Donald Pauley
Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT
Louis O’Riordan spoke regarding the outcome of the Lone Tree
Housing Project election.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board minutes dated December 5,1995.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Board of Adjustment,December 5,1995 and January 2,
1996.
B.Community Development Committee,December 7,1995 and
January 4,1996.
C.Planning Commission,December 19,1995 (acknowledgement
only).
D.Public Safety Committee,December 21,1995.
4.Special Review #95-4 for Lots 7,8,25 and a Portion of Lot
24,Block 10,Town of Estes Park,Rex Miller/Applicant -
Motion to Withdraw Plat.
5.Resolution #1-96 -Setting public hearing on January 23,1996
for New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Application
submitted by Casa Casa,LLC,dba GRUMPY GRINGO,1560 Big
Thompson Ave.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen-Pauley)the consent calendar be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Volunteer Fire Department 1996 Election of Officers and Annual
Report.Fire Department Secretary Chrastil requested approval
of the following officers for 1996:
Present:MayorH Dannels
Also Present:
Gary F.Klaphake,Town Administrator
Greg White,Town Attorney
Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk
Absent:None
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Chief Jack Rumley
1st Assistant Chief Edward Ford
2nd Assistant Chief Scott Dorman
Secretary/Treasurer Mark Chrastil
It was moved and seconded (Gillette-Marshall)the officers for
the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department be approved as
presented,and it passed unanimously.
Secretary Chrastil reviewed income and expenses for 1995,
noting that a radio system has been purchased for each vehicle
to provide hands-free communication,and that service medals
for volunteers are funded through the Fire Department budget.
Chief Rumley reviewed the 1995 Annual Run Report and compared
the numbers to 1994.The Department responded to 212 calls,
82 in town and 130 outside Town limits,requiring 3,005 man
hours,and representing 1.5 million dollars in loss.Training
hours for the 31 full-time members totaled 1,540;and fund-
raising efforts totaled 2,600 hours.Trustee Pauley expressed
the community’s appreciation to the Fire Department for their
excellent performance.
2.A.1996 Fulfillment Program Agreement with the Chamber of
Commerce and A-C Book Committee.Community Development
Director Stamey reviewed the one-year Agreement between the
Chamber of Commerce,the A-C Book Committee and the Town which
provides visitor information services,including 800 number
calls,Visitor Guide mailings,and general request responses.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen-Dekker)the 1996 Fulfillment
Program Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and A-C Book
Committee be approved,and it passed unanimously.Trustee
Miller requested that the Chamber and the Accommodations
Association continue to increase their financial involvement
in this program.
2.3.1996 Lions Club Concession Stand Lease.Administrator
Klaphake noted this is a one-year agreement for the rental and
operation of the Concession Stand at the Fairgrounds,noting
the addition of a section that states the Lions Club is an
independent contractor.It was moved and seconded (Pauley
Gillette)the 1996 Lions Club Concession Stand Lease be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
3.A.Public Hearing:Amended Plat of Lot 9,Brookside Subdivision,
Estes Homes/Applicant.Mayor Dannels opened the public
hearing.Community Development Director Stamey reviewed the
proposal noting that the attorney’s letter has been submitted
and all requirements of the Planning Commission have been met.
However,the Upper Thompson Sanitation District requested an
Improvement Guarantee for sewer line reconstruction.Hearing
no comments in favor or opposition,Mayor Dannels declared the
public hearing closed.It was moved and seconded (Dekker
Doylen)the Amended Plat of Brookside Subdivision,Lot 9,be
approved,with the provision that the Improvement Guarantee
for sewer line reconstruction be provided,and it passed
unanimously.
3.3.Ordinance #1-96 Amending Chapters 16 and 17 Requiring Owner
Signatures on Land Use Applications -Public Hearing.Mayor
Dannels opened the public hearing.Director Stamey explained
that the Planning Commission recommended this amendment to the
Municipal Code,Chapters 16 and 17,requiring all owners’
signatures on land use applications to provide assurance that
the owners are in agreement with a proposal.Attorney White
noted that this amendment would not interfere with the
people’s right to petition,nor warrant a change in the
proposed Comprehensive Plan.Applicants will be required to
submit all signatures,but a title search will not be
performed to verify said signatures.Attorney White read the
ordinance.Hearing no further comments in favor or
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opposition,Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Marshall)the Ordinance be
approved,and it passed unanimously.Whereupon,Mayor Dannels
declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted,ordered it
numbered 1-96,and published accordingly.
4.A.New 3.2%Retail Beer License Application file by James L.and
Lloyd W.Barleen,dia B &B Food Mart,1110 Woodstock Dr.
(formerly Barleen’s Theater).Mayor Dannels opened the public
hearing.Applicant Jim Barleen reported that a 3.2%beer
license would be an important sales feature in the proposed
convenience store/deli/video store location,and assured the
Board that liquor sales will be controlled.Hearing no
further comments in favor or opposition,Mayor Dannels closed
the public hearing.Stating that the Board of Trustees finds
that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are not
met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood,and
that the desires of the adult inhabitants are for the granting
of this liquor license,it was moved and seconded (Dekker
Gillette)the 3.2%Beer License Application filed by B &B
Food Mart be approved,and it passed unanimously.
4.3.Transfer of Ownership from Crown &Thistle,Inc.,to LK &A
Investments,Inc.,d.ba LULU’S CORNER DELI,206 E.Elkhorn Ave.
(formerly Matinee Cafe.This request was continued to the
next meeting.
5.Town Administrator’s Report.
Administrator Klaphake informed the Board that the existing
Blue Cross insurance program has been cancelled;however,an
extension has been granted to March 1,1996,to locate a
replacement policy.Quotes have been assembled from
independent agents.Due to the timing and difficulty in
transition,a special Board Meeting may be requested to
approve a new program.
Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.,to the Estes Park
Housing Authority
Convened the Estes Park Housing Authority at 8:18 p.m.
1.Future of Lone Tree Village Prolect -Discussion.
Administrator Kiaphake reported that pursuant to the results
of the December 12,1995 special election,the Housing
Authority will not develop,construct,or operate the proposed
Lone Tree Village housing project.The application to the
Colorado Division of Housing (CHFA)for a $450,000 grant has
been withdrawn,and all work with the architect,contractor,
and other consultants has been discontinued.Assistant
Administrator Widmer noted that the expenses to date for the
Lone Tree Village project totaled $460,217.69 -development
costs,$63,145.69;$397,072.00,land costs.The Estes Park
Housing Authority has been notified that their application to
carry over the tax credit allocation for the project has been
approved.All requirements remain in place including the
following deadlines:Required zoning and land use approvals,
June 30,1996;construction start,December 31,1996;and
project completion,December 31,1997.The following options
were presented:
1.Reject the tax credit allocation and other related
grants,keeping land for another public use,or
subdividing and selling it for commercial use.
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2.Transfer the Town’s interest (tax credits and
grants)to another low income housing group,
including design and project management and the
sale of the land at cost,excluding the land and
tap fee contributions.
Assistant Administrator Widmer confirmed that entities have
expressed interest in this project.Ross Brown,President of
the Board of Realtors,requested that all real estate agencies
be notified if the decision is made to sell the land,offered
the possibility of developing the land for continuing the
project,and agreed that the project should be open to private
developers.Steve Iobst,National Park Service,and LaRoy
Seaver,Habitat for Humanity,also spoke in favor of
continuing this project in the private sector.Louis
O’Riordan suggested that if the project is terminated,the
land be transferred to the school district.Trustee concerns
included the ability of the private developer to meet CHFA
requirements and construction time limitations,and the
consideration that allowances for affordable housing be
included in the proposed Comprehensive Plan.Administrator
Kiaphake assured the Authority that the developer would be
required to meet all CHFA guidelines and would be provided
with all development work completed by the Housing Authority.
It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Doylen)Staff be directed to
pursue private developers for the continuation of the housing
project,with the provision that the proposal exclude further
Town involvement,and it passed unanimously.
Mayor Dannels adjourned the Estes Park Housing Authority at 8:48
p.m.It was moved and seconded (Doylen-Gillette)the Board enter
Executive Session to discuss potential litigation matters,and it
passed unanimously.Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:50
p.m.
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