HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1999-04-13]Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,April 1 3,1 999
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 13th day of April,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
Lori Jeffrey
Also Present:Randy Repola,Assistant Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:George J.Hix
William J.Marshall,deceased
Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.,stating that
the Board was genuinely sorry for the recent death of Trustee Bill
Marshall.Bill will be sorely missed.Interest to fill the vacancy has
been expressed,and the Trustees intend to make an appointment at
their May 1 1th Town Board meeting.The appointee’s term will expire
at the next regular election scheduled in April,2000.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Patrick Cipolla requested the Senior Center or Lake Trail be named for Bill
Marshall as a fitting tribute to his service to the community.Mayor Dekker
acknowledged the request,stating it will be taken into consideration.
Stacy Dutton,Boulder stated she has been an entertainer in Estes Park for
the past 8 years,and she commented on waitstaff that can’t speak English
(“Topnotch Restaurant”),and a police officer that failed,in her opinion,to
offer her assistance.
Roger Shippy,Notchtop Café,clarified the incident that occurred at his
restaurant involving Ms.Dutton,and stated she was treated with utmost
respect in lieu of previous comments made by Ms.Dutton.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS:
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board Minutes dated Match 23,1999.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
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A.Community Development,Match 25,1999 —Approval of:
1.Senior Center:
a.Larimer County Office on Aging Agreements (2)—
Grants.
2.Special Events:
a.Fairgrounds Sound System,$5,982.48.
b.Arena Construction,$14,985.00.
c.Copper Penny Hunter-Jumper Horse Show Agreement,
7/23-25/99.
U.Lions Club Lease for Concession Stand.
B.Light &Power,April 8,1999 -Approval of:
1.Purchase %-Ton Pick-Up Truck,$17,712.00.
2.Big Thompson Three-Phase Conversion Engineering
Scope of Services,$50,250.00.
3.Introduce Ordinance #3-99 setting public hearing date of
May 1,1999 to adopt the National Electric Code,1999
Edition.
4.Policy Manual Revisions (Comm’I.Deposits &Resid.
Letter of Credit).
5.Windcliff Underground Rehabilitation Trenching Contract,
$15,060.00.
4.Planning Commission,March 16,1999 (acknowledgment only).
5.Board of Adjustment,March 9,1999,(acknowledgment only).
6.Amended Plat of Lot 1,Prosser Subdivision,Anthony Paglia/Applicant
-*Continue to May 11,1999.
7.Amended Plat of Grey Fox Estates at Cedar Ridge,First and Second
Filing,Richard &Ann Barlow/Applicants.Town Attorney White
reported that he was contacted by the Applicants’Attorney,and
additional signatures are required on the final plat.Attorney White
advised the public hearing could be held and if the plat is approved,
the Applicant could be granted ten days (until April 231d),to obtain the
proper signatures.Thus,Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing,
and as there were no persons speaking on behalf of the plat,he
declared the public hearing closed.As the Board was assured the
proper signatures would be obtained,it was moved and seconded
(Doylen/Barker)the Amended Plat of Grey Fox Estates at Cedar
Ridge,First and Second Filing be approved,contingent upon the
Applicant obtain the proper signatures by April 23,1999,and it
passed unanimously.
8.Final Plat of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision,Tejas,lnc./Applicant -
Continued to May 11,1999.
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It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Barker)the consent calendar be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:—
None.
3.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
A.Stanley Hall Preservation Project:
Contract Administration —In a memorandum dated April 6,1999,
EPURA Director Anderson reported on his retirement and
requested Museum Director Kilsdonk be appointed the
responsibility of Contract Administrator for the Colorado
Historical Society Grant for the Stanley Hall Preservation
Project.Town Administrator Widmer had suggested the
appointment based on Ms.Kilsdonk’s experience with grant
administration.Thus,Director Kilsdonk was appointed
Contract Administrator for the Stanley Hall Preservation
Project.
Contract Amendment with Colorado Historical Society —Director
Kilsdonk reported that the Stanley Hall Contract was divided into
three phases.The majority of objectives outlined in Phase I
have been completed and Phase 2 construction is underway.
The Historical Society has suggested that Phases I and 2 be
combined into one phase and the contract be extended until
October 31,2000.This amendment will allow the specific items
in each phase to be completed.Stanley Hotel has been
contacted and they have no objection.It was moved and
seconded (Doylen/Baudek)the Mayor be authorized to
execute the Contract Amendment as presented,and it
passed unanimously.
4.EXECUTIVE SESSION:Mayor Dekker requested authorization to
enter Executive Session to discuss:(1)Contract Negotiations,and (2)
Personnel.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Barker)the Board
enter Executive Session as requested,and it passed unanimously.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Dekker adjourned the
meeting at 7:15 p.m.to Executive Session.
Mayor Dekker reconvened the meeting to open session at 8:06 p.m.
Trustee Jeffrey noted her support for a memorial in honor of Trustee Bill
Marshall,and discussion followed on the appropriate location and type of
memorial.Mayor Dekker requested the Town Board consider this
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suggestion for further discussion in the near future.
There being no further discussion,Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting at
8:08 p.m.
Robert L.Dekker,Mayor
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk