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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1998-02-10J Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,February 10,1998 Minutes of a Regular 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 10th day of February,1998. Meeting called to order by Mayor Robert I.Dekker. Present:Robert L.Dekker,Mayor Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem Trustees Jeff Barker John Baudek George J.Hix William J.Marshall J.Donald Pauley Also Present:Richard D.Widmer,Ass’t.Town Administrator Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Absent:None Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.,and in a symbolic gesture,Marshall Hesler and Joan Palmer/Friends of the Museum presented a check for all volunteer hours expended for the Museum for 1997.Volunteer hours are valued at $13/hr.for a total of $26,255.00. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Town Board Minutes dated January 27,1998. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Community Development,February 5,1998: 1.Standard Special Event Agreements -Approval: A.Lions Club Concession Stand Lease. B.Colorful Colorado Quarter Horse,6/18—21/98. C.Christmas Parade,Connie Boschen,11/27/98. 2.Standard Parade Permits —Approval: A.Rooftop Rodeo,7/7/98. B.Scottish Festival,9/11 and 9/12/98. C.Christmas,11/27/98. 3.Planning Commission,January 20,1998 (acknowledgment only). C.Board of Adjustment,February 3,1998 (acknowledgment only). 4.Special Event Liquor Permits —Approval: A.merican Legion Club Board,Estes Park Post #119,2/28, 3/13,4/4,4/25/98. B.Town of Estes Park Museum Dept.,4/24,7/10,and 11/27/98. Board of Trustees -February 10,1998 -Page 2 5.Modification of Premises —Lions Club of Estes Park,3.2% Retail Beer License (fairgrounds)—Approval. 6.Transfer of Ownership -from Philip &Christine Switzer to Thomas Sik Kim,dba EAST SIDE FOOD STORE,381 S.St.Vram Ave.,3.2%Retail Beer License —Approval. 7.Amended Plat of Lot 1,Hartland Subdivision,a Replat of Lot 7,S.St.Vram Addn.,and Lot 1,Esquire Acres Subdivision of Lot 8,S.St.Vram Addn.,John &Susan Baptista/Applicant —Continue to 3/10/98. 8.John Gilfillan Resignation,Estes Park Planning Commission, 6—yr.term expires 4/2000 —Acknowledgment. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Marshall)the consent calendar be approved,and it passed unanimously.Trustee Barker noted that Mr.Gilfillan has been an asset to the Commission and the Town, and he will be missed. ACTION ITEMS: 1.Carry-Over Resolution #1-98 for 1997 Budget.Finance Officer Vavra reviewed and read aloud said Resolution,and it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)Resolution #1-98 be approved,and it passed unanimously. 2.Development Agreement with the Animal Medical Center,1260 Manford Ave.—Town Contribution toward Sound Barrier. Trustee Hix declared a potential conflict of interest and stated he would not participate in discussion nor vote. Ass’t.Town Administrator Widmer reviewed the kennel facility expansion which will inevitably lead to noise intrusion into the Lone Tree Housing Complex,and Town Attorney White reviewed the Agreement.The owner intends to construct a concrete block wall for a sound barrier,and the Town will contribute a maximum of $10,000 toward the cost of this wall.This Town Board approval will be the only approval required of Dr.Dill.Confirming that the wall must meet the Building Code (specified as 8’concrete block wall),it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Marshall)the Development Agreement with Rick L.Dill,dba ANIM1L MEDICAL CENTER OF ESTES PARK,LTD.be approved,and it passed with Trustee Hix Abstaining. 3.Amended Plat of a Portion of the SW i of Section 25,T5N, R73W of the 6th P.M.,and Lots 4,5,and a Portion of Lot 3, High Pines Subdivision,John &Marcia Henry/Applicant. Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing and Sr.Planner Joseph reported that the Applicant is requesting a lot line adjustment adjacent to a proposed garage;the garage would then meet setback requirements.The Planning Commission recommended conditional approval.Town Attorney White has reviewed and approved the right-of-way dedication which shall accompany the Plat when recorded.As there were no comments from the audience,Mayor Dekker declared the public hearing closed.It was moved and seconded (Hix/Baudek)the Amended Plat of a Portion of the SW 1 of Section 25,T5N, R73W of the 6th P.M.,and Lots 4,5,and a Portion of Lot 3, Board of Trustees -February 10,1998 -Page 3 High Pines Subdivision be approved,and it passed unanimously. 4.Special Review #97-04,Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides,Shayne Copper,dba PARADISE CARRIAGE/Applicant.Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing.Sr.Planner Joseph reviewed the proposal for horse—drawn carriage service for the public on the streets of Estes Park,primarily for weddings and special occasions;Chief Repola has reviewed and identified safety criteria.The Planning Commission recommended conditional approval.Traffic conflicts will be managed at the Staff level.Those speaking in “favor”,none.Those speaking in “opposition”,none.There being no further testimony,Mayor Dekker closed the public hearing.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)Special Review #97-04, Horse—Drawn Carriage Rides be approved with all ten Planning Commission conditions as listed on their minutes dated January 20,1998,and it passed unanimously. 5.Special Review #98-01,Lots 2,3,and W of Lot 4,Block 2, Lone Pine Acres Addition (Lakeview Plaza),Lori Jeffrey/Applicant.Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing, and Sr.Planner Joseph reviewed the application for an indoor-family entertainment center which includes music, snacks,crafts,etc.There is an approved development plan for this complex.The Planning Commission.unanimously recommended approval.Trustee Baudek questioned whether having minors present would restrict future use of the building,and staff was unaware of any potential restrictions.As there were no audience comments,Mayor Dekker closed the public hearing.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)Special Review #98-01,Lots 2,3,and W of Lot 4,Block 2,Lone Pine Acres Addition (Lakeview Plaza) for an indoor play area be approved,and it passed unanimously. 6.Amended Plat of Lots 7 and 8,The Reserve,First Filing, Charles &Gail Banning/Applicant.Acting upon the Applicant’s request,it was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen) the Amended Plat of Lots 7 and 8,The Reserve,First Filing be continued to March 10,1998,and it passed unanimously. 7.Amended Plat of Grey Fox Estates at Cedar Ridge,First and Second Filings,Richard &Ann Barlow/Applicant.At the Applicant’s request,it was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen) the Amended Plat be continued to March 10,1998,and it passed unanimously. 8.Vacation Ordinance #3-98 for Elk Ridge Condominiums.Town Attorney White reviewed and read aloud an Ordinance which was favorably recommended by the Public Works Committee January 22,1998 (the utility easements are no longer needed).It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)Ordinance #3-98 be approved,and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees -February 10,1998 -Page 4 9.Ordinance #4-98 for Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA)(replaces Resolution #16-97 for ah additional $.45/mo.wireless line user access fee.).Town Attorney White stated the Town previously adopted Resolution #16-97. LETA is requesting the Town Board adopt an Ordinance rather than a Resolution.Attorney White read the Ordinance,and it was moved and seconded (Pauley/Hix)Ordinance #4-98 be approved,and it passed unanimously. 10.Town Administrator’s Report: A.None.- Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.- • -Rbert L.Dkker,Mayo / Vickie O’Connor,Town clerk