The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1999-05-11‘Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,May 11,1999 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 George Hix Lori Jeffrey Also Present:Randy Repola,Assistant Town Administrator Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk 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. Assistant Town Administrator Repola introduced newly hired Officers,Sheila Baker and Kent Brandstad.Mayor Dekker congratulated and welcomed the officers on behalf of the Trustees and staff. Senior Center Presentation.Don Tebow/Senior Center Advisory Board, presented the Board of Trustees with a plaque in recognition of the Town’s role in the renovation of the Center. PUBLIC COMMENT: Patrick Cipolla requested that the Town reconsider requiring the Senior Center to pay budget deficits to the Town.In his opinion,this is a burden to the Senior Center.Assistant Town Administrator Repola reported that there was very little history to create an initial budget for the Center and he noted that staffs of both the Senior Center and Town have been working closely to determine funding options for the Center.The Town will cover deficits for both last year and the current year with a goal of making the Senior Center a model facility. Karen Stedman,a new member of the community,voiced her support of the Wildfire Ridge development and explained her difficulties in finding affordable housing in the area. Ralph Nicholas requested that the public keep an open mind during affordable housing presentations such as Wildfire Ridge.He noted that this item will be presented at the Planning Commission next week,at which time a public hearing is scheduled.He stated that there were certain issues that should be addressed prior to approval of the project. Louise Olsen,representing the Estes Valley Interagency Council,voiced the Council’s support of Wildfire Ridge. Board of Trustees —May 11,1999 -Page 2 Howard Speer stated that not only are individuals in the lower income groups experiencing housing difficulties,but professionals such as police,nurses,and school staff,are as well.He requested that officials begin to address this problem as soon as possible. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: A.Town Board Minutes dated April 27,1999. B.Bills. C.Committee Minutes: 1.Public Safety,May 6,1999 —Approval of: a)Police Department (1)Copier,Minolta CS PRO 2080,$7,393 b)Fire Department (1)Memorandum of Understanding with PRPA D.Planning Commission,April 20,1999 (acknowledgment only). 4.Mayor Dekker opened the Public Hearings and asked if there were any persons who would like to speak on the following plats.As there was no public comment,they remained on the Consent Calendar: A.Amended Plat and Rezoning of Tract 69,Fall River Addition,Rocky Mountain National Park Associates,Curt Buchholtz/applicant. Continue to June 8,1999. B.Final Plat,Dill Subdivision,Rick &Cathy Dill/Applicant. C.Amended Plat,Lot 1,Prosser Subdivision,Anthony Paglia/applicant. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen)the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.Trustee Vacancy —Appointment.Mayor Dekker reported that Stephen Gillette is willing to serve as a Trustee,filling the recent vacancy.His term will expire April 2000.Mayor Dekker noted that Trustee Hix will chair the Public Safety Committee for the remainder of his term,Trustee Doylen will be the Museum Liaison,and Trustee Barker will serve as the Rooftop Rodeo Liaison.Mr.Gillette will serve on the Public Safety and Community Development Committees.It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen)the following be approved:(1)the appointment of Stephen Gillette as Trustee with his term expiring in April 2000,and (2)endorse the committee assignments as presented,and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees —May 11,1999 -Page 3 2.Wildfire Ridge Presentation —Modification of Annexation Agreement Request.For information purposes,Peter and Rikki Ingersol of Pinnacle Homes &Design,Rusty Collins of Neighbor to Neighbor (a non-profit organization organized in 1970 in Larimer County),and Candice Mayo, Special Projects Manager for the Loveland Housing Authority presented a report on affordable housing and the Wildfire Ridge development. Concluding all discussion,it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Jeifrey) that the Planning Commission review the original agreement and forward their recommendations to the Town Board,and it passed unanimously. 3.Ordinance #5-99 Adopting the National Electric Code.Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing and Light &Power Director Matzke presented the 1999 edition of the National Electric Code that outlines the minimum design standards for commercial,residential,and industrial wiring.Town Attorney White read the ordinance and it was moved and seconded (Hix/Barker) Ordinance #5-99 be approved,and it passed unanimously. 4.Estes Valley Development Code —Citizen Petitions.Community Development Director Stamey reported that petitions (containing 85 signatures),requesting that all public hearings and action on the proposed Estes Valley Development Code be postponed until after October 25,1999, were delivered to Town Clerk O’Connor.Discussions were held regarding the petition request,potential problems in delaying the hearings,the importance of developing an effective Development Code,and scheduling options.Mayor Dekker reported that Commissioners Disney and Olsen will assist Director Stamey in developing an updated public hearing schedule. Public comments were heard from:EVPC Sherri Pettyjohn who stated that various some individuals would have difficulty attending public hearings during the summer months.Ruth Clinton commented that certain items in the Code affect not only homes and businesses,but also effect the life savings of individuals.She stated that the curre is unreasonable and places a burden on the publi to a1d moi t of information in a short period of time.Mike W Ilac td that mtin s with appropriate staff and officials are very impo antand noted jt ie ill have difficulty attending summer meetings.L .__—J Trustee comments included the desire to proc a timely manner,the possibility of specific meetings in study areas during the summer months,open houses for the public,the current code,and options for public hearings. Concluding all discussion,it was moved and seconded (Barker/Doylen) Community Development Director Stamey explore scheduling opportunities with Larimer County that would enable proceeding with public hearings for the zoning and adoption changes in the fall,and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees —May 11,1999-Page 4 3.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: None. 4.EXECUTIVE SESSION:Mayor Dekker requested authorization to enter Executive Session to discuss Contract Negotiations.It was moved and seconded (Hix/Jeifrey)the Board enter Executive Session as requested, and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.to Executive Session. Mayor Dekker reconvened the meeting to open session at 10:25 p.m. There being no further discussion,Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. Vavt Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk APPROVED [Y251