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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1998-04-14Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,April 74,1998 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 14th day of April,1998, Meeting called to order by Mayor Robert L.Dekker. Present:Robert L.Dekker,Mayor Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem,Trustee Elect Trustees Jeff Barker John Baudek George J.Hix William J.Marshall,Trustee Elect J.Donald Pauley Also Present:Lori Jeffrey,Trustee Elect Gary F.Kiaphake,Town Administrator Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Absent:None Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. CURRENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC COMMENT: None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS: Trustee Baudek thanked all Town employees for their on-going service to the community;without their professionalism and dedication,the Town would not be as good as it is today. Ensuring that these employees are not being taken for granted, Trustee Baudek noted that the Town Board certainly recognizes the employees’high quality of service to the community and its citizens—keep up the good work.Mayor Dekker echoed Trustee Baudek’s comments. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Town Board Minutes dated March 24,1998. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Community Development,April 2,1998: 1.Policy Manuals -Museum and Special Events 2.Copper Penny Hunter-Jumper Agreement,July 17-19 3.Parade Permit -Gold Wing Touring Assn. B.Light and Power,April 9,1998: 1.Heavy-Duty Forklift -Approval of budget expenditure. Board of Trustees -April 14,1998 -Page 2 C.Planning Commission,March 17,1998 (acknowledgment only). D.Board of Adjustment,April 7,1998 (acknowledgment only). It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen)the consent calendar be approved,and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.Amended Plat of Lots 7 -9,Fort Morgan Colony Addition, Supinski Living Trust/Applicant.Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing,and Sr.Planner Joseph reported that the Applicant desires to combine three lots into two lots.The proposal corrects a very old lot line encroachment and reduces the total number of lots from 3 to 2.The existing home will occupy new Lot 8A,with the other remaining lot for future construction of a residence;both residences will share access,and an agreement will be executed.Planning Commission recommendations have been met,however,as the Attorney’s certificate has not yet been received,staff is recommending the Town Board approve the plat with the condition it not be recorded until such time as the certificate is received.There being no further testimony, Mayor Dekker declared the public hearing closed.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)the Amended Plat of Lots 7 - 9,Fort Morgan Colony Addition be approved with the condition as cited above (Attorney’s Certificate),and it passed unanimously.The Administrator commented that,for the record,this subdivision is a reduction in lots,from 3 to 2. 2.Final Plat of Lot 23,Arapaho Estates,Third Filing,Robert F.Koehier/Applicant.Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing,and Sr.Planner Joseph advised that the Applicant is seeking approval to subdivide nine single—family lots and one open space outlot.The Planning Commission recommended approval,all conditions have been met,an improvement guarantee and attorney’s certificate have been submitted. Staff confirmed that under the Town’s regulations,the minimum lot size may be reduced with the dedication of an outlot,thus the proposal is consistent with Town zoning. Envelopes were not defined on the plat.There being no further testimony,Mayor Dekker declared the public hearing closed.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)the Final Plat of Lot 23,Arapaho Estates,Third Filing be approved, and it passed unanimously. 3.New Beer and Wine Liquor License Application filed by Peter Ngov and Eng Lim,dba CHINA TOWN SUPER SEAFOODS,160 First St.Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing,and Town Attorney White reviewed procedure on the Application for a New Beer and Wine Liquor License.Trustee Baudek commented that the Town Board and Police Dept.take liquor licenses very seriously,and encouraged the Applicant to do the same (card customers if necessary,etc.).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 (Pauley/Marshall)the New Beer and Board of Trustees -April 14,1998 -Page 3 Wine Liquor License Application filed for CHINA TOWN SUPER SEAFOODS be approved,and it passed unanimously. 4.Certificate of Appreciation -J.Donald Pauley,Trustee. Mayor Dekker presented a Certificate of Appreciation to J. Donald Pauley,Trustee for his distinguished service to the Town of Estes Park beginning in 1984,serving as a Member and Chairman of EPURA,and completing a 4-yr.term as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1994—1998.Trustee Pauley expressed his appreciation to the Town,adding that the community is fortunate to have such high-quality administration,employees,and officials.Pauley also offered best wishes to Trustee Elect Jeffrey. Mayor Dekker declared a 10-Minute Recess at 7:49 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:00 p.m. NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES 5.Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly-Elected Trustees.Clerk O’Connor conducted a Swearing-In Ceremony for Sue Doylen, Lori Jeffrey,and Bill Marshall elected as Trustees in the April 7,1998 Regular Municipal Election.All three terms will expire in April,2002.Mayor Dekker congratulated all three Trustees. 6.Appointments.Mayor Dekker announced the following appointments: Mayor ProTem -Sue Doylen Intergovernmental Agreements Liaison —Sue Doylen Estes Valley Planning Commission Liaison - CO!44JN1 TY DEVELOPMENT BARKER,Jeff/Chairman DOYLEN,Sue MARSHALL,Bill Museum Liaison —Jeff Barker Rooftop Rodeo Liaison —Bill Marshall LIGHT &POWER HIX,George/Chairman BARKER,Jeff JEFFREY,Lori PUBLIC SAFETY MARSHALL,Bill/Chairman BAUDEK,John JEFFREY,Lori n PUBLIC WORKS BAUDEK,John/Chairman BARKER,Jeff HIX,George J. ADMINISTRATION Gary F.Kiaphake,Town Administrator Vickie OvConnor,Town Clerk Monte L.Vavra,Town Treasurer/Town Clerk ProTem Gregory A.White,Town Attorney John P.Frey,Assistant Town Attorney Board of Trustees -April 14,1998 -Page 4 Randy Repola,Police Chief Tina Kuehi,Deputy Town Clerk Gary R.Brown,Municipal Judge John W.Easley,Jr.,Assistant Municipal Judge PLANNING COMMISSION HIX,George 4-Year Term Liaison BURGESS,Harriet,6—year Term,expiring 4/2002 POHL,Ed BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BARKER,Jeff,4-Yr.Term BAUDEK,John, JEFFREY,Lori, SAGER,Al, NEWSOM,Wayne,“,expiring 4/2002. FIREMENS PENSION BOARD DEKKER,Bob,Mayor VAVRA,Monte,Treas. O’CONNOR,Vickie,Secy. Dorman,Scott,Pres. FORD,Eddie,1st As&t.Chief POLICEMEN’S PENSION BOARD DEKKER,Bob,Mayor VAVRA,Monte,Treas. O’CONNOR,Vickie,Secy. REPOLA,Randy,Police Chief TREE BOARD BARKER,Jeff AMOS,Wendell GRAY,Alice LANG,Dick SPEEDLIN,Dan -Staff FRANKLIN,Russ, RISCHE,Tim, LARIMER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD FILSINGER,Gregg LARIMER COUNTY OPEN LANDS ADVISORY BOARD HIX,George NORTH FRONT RANGE WATER QUALITY PLANNING ASSN. LINNANE,Bill GOEHRING,Bob/Alternate WINDY GAP LINNANE,Bill 7.Election Tally and Report.Town Clerk O’Connor reviewed the April 7,1998 Regular Municipal Election Results as follows: Bill Marshall 999 votes Don Pauley 767 Lori Jeffery 897 Sue Doylen 910 Bill NcNamara 833 The Ballot Question on limited growth was defeated by 1,283 v.424 votes. Board of Trustees -April 14,1998 -Page 5 Total eligible voters were 4,109;Early/Absentee votes cast were 706;Election Day votes cast were 1,007;resulting in a 41.7%turn-out. Election expenses were estimated at $4,306.61,and the Clerk recommended:(1)selling the Town’s 6 ACM Voting Machines, (2)continue to rent the ACCU—VOTE election system from Larimer County,(3)increasing the number of election judges from 3 to 4-6,depending upon ballot issues,and (4) increasing the election budget to $5,000/election. Consensus was reached to sell the Town’s voting machines if confirmation can be obtained from Larimer County for future availability/rental of their ACCU—VOTE election system. Also,the Clerk is authorized to increase the number of election judges as appropriate.Trustee Hix commended the Clerk on the report. 8.Town Administrator’s Report: A.Estes Park Senior Center -Approval of Change Order. Marshall and staff toured the Senior Center in Berthoud and Loveland to gain information on how to operate a Center. Change Order #1 for a net increase of $14,254.00 was presented and reviewed.Seniors will return in excess of $15,000 to the Town via their fundraising efforts. Including this change order,the new contract sum will be $406,456.00.Trustee Marshall stated that the original completion date was August,however,it is now believed completion may occur in June.It was moved and seconded (Marshall/Barker)Change Order #1 for an additional $14,254.00 be approved,and it passed unanimously.Staff confirmed that a letter will be on file from the Senior Center that addresses the terms of repayment to the Town. 9.Ordinance #7-98 and Quit Claim Deed,Outlot A of the Amended Plat of Lots 5A and 9,Prospect Village Subdivision,Kinney Project.Administrator Klaphake explained that the Ordinance and Deed were necessitated when approval of the Final Plat was previously granted by the Town Board.Town Attorney White read the Ordinance,and it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Marshall)Ordinance #7-98 and the associated Quit Claim Deed for Outlot A of the Amended Plat of Lots 5A and 9,Prospect Village Subdivision be approved, and it passed unanimously. Following completion of the meeting at 8:29 p.m. - 1- /__- Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk items,Mayor Dekker adjourned