HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1999-08-10‘Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,August 1 0,1 999
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 August,1999.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Robert L.Dekker.
Present:Robert L.Dekker,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Trustees Jeff Barker
John Baudek
Stephen W.Gillette
George J.Hix
Lori Jeffrey
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Absent:Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS:
Trustee Baudek stated that over the last couple meetings,the Trustees have heard from
the public that citizens don’t want to see caged animals.Trustee Baudek contacted the
Denver Zoo and found that as of August 9th they have had an attendance of 98,512
people.Ocean Journey opened 6/21 and they’ve had an average of 8,000 people/day
on weekends,and 6,000 during weekdays —it appears that,under the right conditions,
there are people who still want to see caged animals.
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board Minutes dated July 27,1999.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Safety,August 5,1999:
1.Street Closures:Portions of Manford Ave.and Community Dr.for
Scottish Festival staging.
4.Planning Commission,July 20,1999.
5.Amendment to Development Agreement for Wildfire Ridge Addition.
Trustee Doylen noted that Item #5/Amendment for Wildfire Ridge Addition is putting in
writing what was previously approved by the Board of Trustees—it is not a new
amendment.It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen)the consent calendar be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
Board of Trustees —August 10,1999 -Page 2
2.ACTION ITEMS:
Al Wasson,PresidentlEstes Park Public Library District —Update on
November 2nd Ballot Question.President Wasson reviewed the
previous statistics from the “State of the Library’Report given to the Town
Board March 23,1999,and reported that the District is seeking voter
approval to:(1)issue 20-yr.bonds for expansion in the amount of
$735,000,and (2)“de-bruce.”Library Director Ed Volz reviewed the
proposed expansion that will add a second floor (4,000 sq.ft.).When the
building was designed ten years ago,it was designed and constructed
with this type of expansion in mind.A stairway is planned in the center of
the floor for easy access to the second floor and existing elevator access
will be made mote visible.Plans for the second floor include:relocating
and expanding the magazine section and Colorado Collection,a used
book processing room for the Book Sale,new service area/reference
desk,centralized audio-visual room,technology training room and new
“Harper Room.”The District anticipates adding staff f1-%to 2 FTE5).
President Wasson confirmed that with approval of the bonds,a taxpayer
with a $250,000 home would incur an expense of $1 1.64/yr.Stating the
need for expansion is obvious,Mayor Dekker expressed the Board’s
appreciation for the update.
2.Platte Rivet Power Authority CPRPA)—Update on Rawhide Gas
Turbine Project.Light and Power Director Matzke commented on the
Town’s association with PRPA,reviewing the benefits from such an
association,and introduced Brian Moeck,PRPA’s new General Manager.
Mr.Moeck introduced Mike Dahl and Bob Abiecunas from PRPA
Headquarters in Ft.Collins who were providing a Powerpoint presentation
on the “Peaking Resource Project”.Both gentlemen provided background
information,loads and resources,option analyzed,and project timeline.
Handouts of the presentation were also distributed.General Manager
Moeck reported on PRPA’s Medicine Bow Wind Project and invited the
Trustees to join a tour the facility on September 23td Following a question
and answer period,Mayor Dekker commended PRPA for the report.
3.Resolution #20-99 —Supportinci the “Help Preserve Open Space
Initiative”on the November 21d Ballot to Continue the 1/4 cent Sales
and Use Tax.Trustee Baudek noted that said Citizen Initiative has merit,
affects Estes Park citizens,reported that Estes Park’s portion of this sales
and use tax provided funds for the Lake Estes Trail and purchase of the
Willows and Bikle Properties —which are a benefit to all citizens of Estes
Park.Trustee Hix added that this Initiative allows Larimer County to
bond/borrow on anticipated tax revenues that should allow them to
purchase property at reasonable cost,and the funding formula will remain
the same.Trustee Baudek read the Resolution supporting the retention of
the %cent sales tax for the preservation of open space,and it was moved
and seconded (Baudek/Doylen)Resolution #20-99 be approved,and it
passed unanimously.
3.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
1.OurFest Celebration.Town Administrator Widmer called everyone’s
attention to the “OurFest”Celebration that is scheduled at 6:30
August 17th at the Stanley Park Baseball Field.The celebration is
being planned as one of the Trustee Outreach Goals to celebrate our
community.The Elktones Band will play from 6:30 p.m.to dusk and
then the move “ANTZ”will be shown.
Board of Trustees—August 10,1999-Page 3
2.1999 Business License Update.Town Administrator Widmer
reported that for the first time in several years,there were no
mandatory court appearances by businesses failing to pay for their
business license.Clerk O’Connor added that a total of 1,032
licenses have been issued to date,she commended Deputy Clerk
van Deutekom for her diligence on this project.
Mayor Dekker announced that due to the number of liquor show cause hearings,the
August 24th Town Board agenda has been modified to begin with the hearings at 3:00
p.m.The standard agenda will follow at 7:00 p.m.
Alan Aulabaugh,citizen,questioned the status of the Initiated Ordinance Petition.Clerk
O’Connor reported that she had issued a Statement of Sufficiency August gth to the
Petition proponents,and that the Board of Trustees would consider the Ordinance
August 24th
There being no further business,Mayor Dekker a ourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
L.Dekker,Mayor