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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1998-10-13Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,October 13,1998 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 1 3th day of October,1 998. Meeting called to order by Mayor Prolem Susan L.Doylen. Present:Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem Trustees Jeff Barker John Baudek George J.Hix Lori Jeffrey William J.Marshall Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Absent:Robert L.Dekker,Mayor Mayor ProTem Doylen called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT: Kelly Brown,a 20-yr.resident,encouraged the Town Board to keep child care in the forefront by assisting/facilitating in grant possibilities,sponsoring training,and broadening child care options in the community.Mayor ProTem Doylen noted that this need is rising,and that the Interagency Council (with Town representation)is working on this issue. Enes Wheeler proposed the Town Board give serious consideration to establishing a memorial park on the “Willows”site (north of the Municipal Bldg.)and placing a bronze statue of Enos Mills and his dog. Patrick Cipolla requested the Town Board consider or approve a moratorium on zoning changes and annexations until such time as the Estes Valley Planning Commission establishes sensible zoning laws. Mayor ProTem Doylen commented that there has been significant progress made thus far on the proposed Development Code,and that Chapters 4 and 5 are in draft stage. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS: Trustee Barker invited the Town Board and citizens to an unveiling of the Town’s new logo and slogan October 22 at three separate meetings at the Conference Center. Trustee Marshall concurred with Mrs.Wheeler’s comments acknowledging and honoring Enos Mills,adding that the Willows is a perfect setting for such a use. CONSENT ITEMS: 1.Town Board Minutes dated September 22,1998. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Community Development,September 24,1998: Board of Trustees -October 13,1998 -Page 2 1.Museum:Approval of budget expenditure for cabinetry,shelving,etc.—$32,000 (grant). 2.Special Events:Street Closure/Celebrate Estes Event,Nov.28 &29,and Dec.5 &6,1998, Riverside Dr.to Moraine,Moraine to Spruce Dr. B.Public Safety,October 1,1998: 1.Street Closure/Halloween Event,October 31,1998, Elkhorn Ave.from Spruce Dr.to E.Riverside Dr. C.Light &Power,October 8,1998: 1.Fall River Hydro Restoration Project —Historical Planning Grant Contract. 0,Planning Commission,September 15,1998 (acknowledgment only). E.Board of Adjustment,October 6,1998 (acknowledgment only). F.Ordinance #19—98 and Quit Claim Deed —Outlots A,3,C & 0,Arapaho Meadows Subdivision,Phase I. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Barker)the Consent Items be approved,and it passed unanimously. 4.Plats: A.Final Plat of Pine View Subdivision (Tract 18,Beaver Point,Second Addition),David &Brenda Lemke/Applicants.Mayor ProTem Doylen opened the public hearing,and as there was no public testimony,the public hearing was closed.It was moved and seconded (Hix/Baudek)the Final Plat of Pine View Subdivision be approved,and it passed unanimously. B.Final Plat of Cherokee Meadows Subdivision,Phase I,a Portion of Tract 1,Arapaho Meadows Addition,Ron Gordon/Applicant.Mayor ProTein Doylen opened the public hearing,and as there were no public comments,closed the public hearing.It was moved and seconded (Hix/Marshall)the Final Plat of Cherokee Meadows Subdivision,Phase I be approved,and it passed unanimously. C.mended Plat of Lots 12,13,and 14,Block 1,Fall River Estates,Lienemann,Goff,Harrison &Jobe/Applicants. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Barker)the Amended Plat be continued to November 10,1998,and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.Committee for Control of Noxious Weeds in Larimer County, Referred Issue 1A —Wendell mos.Wendell Pmos reviewed Larimer County Referred Issue lA whose purpose is to enlarge the present Weed District (the area between the Weld County line on the east,Livermore on the north,the foothills on the west,and the Boulder County line on the south,to encompass the entire Larimer County.)The proposal includes federal, state,county and private land.The present district is 0.142 mils,and the tax rate covering the entire county will be 0.190 mils,raising approximately $350,000 of additional funding for county control measures.These measures include inspections,control recommendations,roadside mowing and spraying,equipment loans,cost—sharing with property owners, and other measures developed in the future for control of noxious weeds.Larimer County .recognized the threat to the environment,wildlife and agricultural way of life,and is offering to work with all Larimer County residents to stem the invasion of noxious weeds.The map of the current Weed District was viewed,and photographs of various weeds that the County is proposing to attempt to control and.individual packets were distributed •to the Board of Trustees.Mr.Zmos Board of Trustees -October 13,1998 Page 3 confirmed that the ballot question includes federal,state, county and private lands.There are three distinct methods of weed control the District recommends:mowing,herbicide and various insects (the District also advises how and when to use herbicides).Mr.Amos also clarified enforcement,cost— sharing,and assistance currently provided by the District, adding that this proposal,if approved,would be a property tax increase,and that the RMNP and USFS have staunchly supported weed control.Dan Speedlin/Street and Park Supt. has also been very involved and he is doing an excellent job as well as the Special Districts,EVIA,and Homeowner Associations.The Board expressed their appreciation to Mr. Amos for his presentation. 2.Presentation of Preliminary Budget for 1999 and 2000 - Administrator Widmer.Pursuant to State Budget Law,Town Administrator Widmer introduced the preliminary budget for 1999 and 2000 (this is the first time a 2—yr.Budget is being proposed).The preliminary grand total for 1999 is $25,351,431,and $26,237,212 for 2000.The public hearing for adoption of both budgets is November 10th 3.Liquor Licensing -Clerk O’Connor: A.Special Event Permit Application filed by the Art Center of Estes Park,517 Big Thompson Ave.for a public reception November 21,1998. 3.Resolution #16-98 -Setting Public Hearing date of November 10,1998 for New Liquor Store License Application filed by Paul Sauerzoph,dba ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH DISCOUNT LIQUOR,214 E.Elkhorn Ave.(formerly Hombre Hair Design). It was moved and seconded (Marshall/Hix)Items A and B listed above be approved/adopted,and it passed unanimously. 4.Town Administrator’s Report: A.At the October 27th Town Board meeting,the proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance will be presented for consideration.Trustee Baudek has suggested minor changes based on public input;should the Town Board desire other changes,Trustees were encouraged to advise Trustee Baudek. B.Clerk O’Connor introduced Rebecca van Deutekom who has been promoted to Deputy Town Clerk effective October 5, 1998.The Trustees and staff congratulated and welcomed Ms.Van Deutekom. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor ProTem Doylen adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. //7 /4/ Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk