HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1999-05-25/Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,May 25,1999
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 11th day of May,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 Gillette
George Hix
Lori Jeffrey
Also Present:Randy Repola,Assistant Town Administrator
Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:None
Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS:
Trustee Baudek questioned the appropriateness of the affordable housing
presentation made at the May 11th meeting.Citing an article printed in the Trail
Gazette on May l9”,he concurred with the assessment that “The owners of
Pinnacle Homes and Design appeared before the Estes Park Board of Trustees
to establish a public relations prelude to this week’s appearance before the Estes
Park Planning Commission.”Trustee Baudek voiced a reluctance to set a
precedent that would allow individuals to bypass the committee level and appear
directly before the Town Board.He noted that individuals may get the impression
that their chances for project approval will be improved if they make presentations
to the Town Board first.He explained that this bypass approach subordinates the
important function of the various commissions,boards,and committees.If,
however,there is a legal reason for appearance before the Board,he directed
staff to clearly define the reason prior to the presentation.Trustee Baudek
requested that this not happen again.
Mayor Dekker and Trustee Jeffrey agreed with Trustee Baudek and thanked him
for his comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board Minutes dated May 11,1999.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
Board of Trustees —May 25,1999 -Page 2
A.Light and Power,May 13,1999—Approval of:
1.1999 Electric Rate Study Scope of Services —M.E.Kiburz
and Associates,$12,500.
2.Joint Use Pole Audit —DCP Consulting,$60,000.
B.Public Works,May 20,1999—Retroactive Approval of:
1.Purchase of 3 CBT Water Rights Units,$11,850.
4.Special Event 3.2 Beer Permit filed by the Estes Park Lions Club,State
Firemen’s Convention,June 24 and 25,1999,1209 Manford Avenue.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen)the consent calendar be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
Friends of Stanley Hall Agreement (FOSH)—Approval.Assistant
Town Administrator Repola and Town Attorney White presented the
Cooperative Agreement between the Town and FOSH outlining the
responsibilities of each party with regard to the restoration and
renovation of Stanley Hall.Items discussed include the amended lease
agreement,maintenance issues,and the design development drawings.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Jeifrey)to approve the Cooperative
Agreement between the Town and the Friends of Stanley Hall as
presented,and it passed unanimously.
2.Ordinance #6-99,White Meadow View Place Vacation of Right-of-
Way Easement -Approval.Town Attorney White reported that in 1938
a water and sewer line easement was granted in White Meadow View
Place and remains on the current plat.Since there is no longer a
necessity to have the right-of-way for laying and maintaining water and
sewer lines,the owners have requested that the Town vacate the
easement.Attorney White presented Ordinance #6-99 explaining that
the erñergency clause is inctuded to vacate the right-of-way and
immediately clear the title.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)
the Ordinance #6-99,vacating a right-of-way easement that has
never been used,be approved as presented,and it passed
u nn i mb us ly.
3.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
A.CIRSA Loss Control Audit:Assistant Town Administrator Repola
reported that the Town earned an exemption from the 1999 CIRSA Loss
Control Audit based on high scoring marks and low incident rates in 1997
and 1998.He explained that the Safety Team has been instrumental in
obtaining this exemption by performing internal safety audits and
correcting the problems identified by Team members.
Board of Trustees —May 25,1999 -Page 3
B.Sales Tax Report:Assistant Town Administrator Repola presented a
sales tax revenue report that included revenues from 1992 through the
first quarter of 1999 showing a 5.42%increase over last year.He
explained that 60%of the revenue in the General Fund is derived from
sales tax and that property taxes remain low because of sales tax
revenue.
C.Senior Center Memorial for Bill Marshall:Assistant Town Administrator
Repola reported that the Estes Park Senior Center,Inc.voted to use
memorial money for Bill Marshall to place a fountain in the Heritage
Garden at the Senior Center.The Master Plan of the garden will be
adjusted by the Parks Department to incorporate this fountain.Assistant
Town Administrator Repola stated that the Town will continue to work
with the Senior Center to assist in the completion of the project.
On behalf of the Trustees,Mayor Dekker welcomed Trustee Gillette.
There being no further discussion,Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting at 7:19
p.m.
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Robert L.Dekker,Mayor
Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk
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