HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1999-03-09/Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,March 9,1999
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 9th day of March,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 J.Hix
Lori Jeffrey
William J.Marshall
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS:
None.
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board Minutes dated February 23,1999.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Community Development,February 25,1999 -Approval of:
Special Events:
1.Parade Permits (Rooftop Rodeo 7/6;and Christmas 11/26).
2.Street Closure for Celebrate Estes.
3.Fairgrounds Electrical Upgrade,Phase II,$26,786.00
Community Development:
1.1999 Vehicle Purchase,$1 8,943.00.
2.Conference Center HVAC —TABLED.
Senior Center:
1.Special Transit —Amend Year 2000 Budget to fund Town
match of $7,250.00.
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B.Public Safety,Match 4,1999:
1.Street Closure fot State Firefighters Assn.Convention —
Continue to March 23,1999.
4.Estes Park Planning Commission,February 16,1999
(acknowledgement only).
5.Board of Adjustment,February 9,1999 (acknowledgement only).
6.New Hotel &Restaurant Liquor License Application filed by F &I,Inc.,
dba GONZO’S MEXICAN FOOD —Continue to March 23,1999.
Mayor:open public hearing and ask if there are any persons desiring to
speak on the following plat.If not,it will remain on the Consent Calendar:
7.Amended Plat of The crags Subdivision of Lots I and 2 of the Replat of Lots 14
and 15 and South %of Section 25,T5N,R73W,Thomas and Tern
Barry/Applicants.
As there were no persons speaking on behalf of the above-mentioned plat,
Mayor Dekker declared the public hearing closed.
8.Amended Plat of Lot 1,Prosser Subdivision,1421 5.St.Vram Ave.,
Anthony Paglia/Applicant —Continue to April 13,1999.
Trustee Baudek drew the Special Transit item under the Senior Center from
the Consent Calendar for further discussion.Trustee Barker reported that
Steve Blackshire/Special Transit attended a public information meeting at
the Senior Center February 24th and subsequent appearance at the
Community Development Committee.Mr.Blackshire is proposing a transit
service to the community at 2 days/week.The well-maintained vehicles are
ADA accessible;Special Transit receives a federally-funded grant of
$14,500;the Town is being requested to match Special Transit’s funding of
$7,250;Special Transit intends to provide limited rides this year at their
expense;and the Community Development Committee supported the
concept and is recommending the Town Board allocate $7,250.00 in Year
2000.The Senior Center has given their overwhelming support to this
service.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen)the consent calendar,as
amended,be approved,and it passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Marshall)the Town Board amend the
Year 2000 Budget to fund a Town match of $7,250 for Special Transit,
and it passed unanimously.
Town Administrator Widmer noted that the Conference Center HVAC issue
was tabled to allow staff an opportunity to explore another option.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
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Amended Plat and Development Agreement for Lots 32 —35 and
Portions of Lots 1,31 and 37.White Meadow View Place Addition,
JANCO Properties of Estes ParklApplicants (employee housing
and highway intersection).Mayor Dekker announced that the
Amended Plat would be continued to Match 23,1999;however,the
proposed Development Agreement would be reviewed.Town
Administrator Widmer summarized the primary points of the
Development Agreement:
The Town will have an option to purchase the right-of-way on the
north side of Stanley Ave.at Hwy.7 for $85,000,with $10,000 to be
paid on or before April 1,1999.The remainder is due on or before
January 10,2001.When the Town exercises this option,the
owners would have six months to remove the structures.lithe
Town does not exercise the option,the $10,000 would be forfeited.
lithe Town exercises the option,the Town would deed the right-of-
way on the south side of the street to the owners.
•The owners can construct replacements for the structures to be
removed,subject to the Board of Adjustment approval dated
February 9,1999.
•If the option is exercised,the Town would be responsible for
widening Stanley Ave.before January 10,2002.All widening costs
would be borne by the Town.
•All dwelling units on the property are required to be low-income
rents at the 50%level for at least ten years.The owner has
requested a financial subsidy of $25,000/yr.for five years to
upgrade the properties for year-round usage.The payment is
made after a report on occupancy and upgrades for the previous
year and a budget for the upgrading for the coming year is
submitted.The requested subsidy is much lower than that given to
Marys Lake Lodge in 1993,especially when the year-round usage
is considered.The agreement includes a provision that if the
property is sold after five years,the Town’s subsidy would be
repaid,with interest,at a prorated percentage.
Town Administrator Widmer noted that the JANCO principles (Kinnie
and Hanks)were in attendance and available to answer questions.
Town Attorney White further clarified all four points described above.
Trustee Baudek requested clarification between affordable and
employee housing rental rates.Town Administrator Widmer referred
to the proposed rental schedule,adding that according to HUD
Guidelines,rents for this project are not as high as they could be.
Staff also assured the Board that the vast majority of units will be
utilized for employee housing.
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Lon Kinney stated JANCO intends to rent units on a first come-first
served basis,and the Report of Occupancy required in the
Development Agreement will identify renters for Town-monitoring
purposes.Trustee Doylen noted that due to fair housing guidelines,
renters cannot be discriminated against;however,this proposal does
lend itself to employee housing situations.Mr.Kinney confirmed
JANCO’s desire is to provide affordable housing,particularly for
employees.
Mr.Kinney confirmed that where possible,employer contracts will be
executed.In response to Trustee Baudek,Town Administrator
Widmer advised that the $25,000 budget amount was not project
specific,however,the Board’s intent was to “assist in a housing
project.”In response to various Trustee questions,Mr.Kinnie
reported that (1)JANCO will require damage deposits to maintain the
interior;(2)Bill Hanks will be the managing director;(3)JANCO will be
responsible for exterior maintenance and landscaping;and (4)JANCO
will attempt to ensure vehicles are licensed to the renter.
Mr.Kinnie questioned whether conditional approval could be granted
in lieu of continuing the plat until March 23td•Town Attorney White
confirmed,and Community Development Director Stamey agreed,that
due to continuing lienholder negotiations,it is premature for the Town
Board to proceed at this time.
Mayor Dekker stated that the Town is fortunate to receive this type of
proposal;ncluded in the proposal is much-needed intersection
improvements;the land purchase price is reasonable;an opportunity
has been presented that facilitates Town assistance in housing;and
the Development Agreement protects the Town and assists owners.
Due to Mr.Kinnie’s concern with delaying approval at this time,Mayor
Dekker assured him that with the discussion held during the meeting,
it appears the Town Board favors the proposal as presented.
Planning Commission Chairman Sager questioned why the conditional
approval of the amended plat by the Planning Commission was not
reviewed.Town Attorney White advised that the amended plat is
being continued to March 23w,the public hearing would be conducted
at that time.Discussion during this meeting was being limited to the
Development Agreement proposal.George Hockman questioned why
the rent guarantee was limited to ten years,and Attorney White replied
the JO-year periods are contained in the Municipal Code;however,
staff is reviewing the J 0-yr.time periods in the new Development
Code.No further action was taken on this item.
2.Pedersen Addition Annexation,798 Concord Ln.,Dean &Glenda
PedersenlApplicants.Mayor Dekker opened the public heating,and
Community Development Director Stamey stated that the request is to
annex a 2.1 acre site located at 798 Concord Ln.The primary
purpose of the annexation is to provide for Town water service to a
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new.single family residence that is under construction.The requested
zoning is E-Estate.The Planning Commission recommended
•approval with E-Estate zoning,and the Planning Commission
recommendation for modifications to the plat have been incorporated.
•Town Attorney White read Annexation Resolution #6-99,Annexation
Ordinance #1-99,and Zoning Ordinance #2-99.As there were no
public comments,Mayor Dekker closed the public hearing.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen)the Annexation
Resolution #6-99 be approved,and it passed unanimously.It was
moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)Ordinance #1-99 be approved,
•and it passed unanimously.It was moved and seconded
(Doylen/Hix)Ordinance #2-99 be approved,and it passed
unanimously.
3.Estes Park Planning Commission —Resignation.Mayor Dekker
announced the resignation of Mark Brown from the Estes Park
Planning Commission;the resignation is effective immediately.It was
moved and seconded (HixI]effrey)the Board of Trustees accept
Mr.Brown’s resignation,and it passed unanimously.Planning
Commission Chairman Sager stated that Mr.Brown replaced
Margaret Houston as a Planning Commissioner in April,1984.During
the past fifteen years,Mr.Brown has been a dedicated,thoughtful
and fair Commissioner,and with the exception of the past three years,
his attendance has been most envious.For the record and on behalf
of all the Planning Commissioners Mr.Brown has worked with,the
Planning Commission appreciates all his efforts and they regret Mr.
Brown’s resignation —he’ll be missed.
3.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
1.Stanley Hall Renovation Project:
A.Contract Award for ADA Restroom Facility,M.J.Aldrich
Builders,$16,414.00.In a memorandum dated March 3,
1999,EPURA Director Anderson reported that under the
Colorado Historical Society grant,a unisex ADA restroom
will be installed on the first floor.The existing men’s
restroom will be gutted and new walls constructed,new
ADA fixtures installed,and the historic nature of the room
V retained.Replicated woodwork details and the existing
doors will be refurbished and reused.The contract
amount of $16,414.00 is below the estimate submitted on
the grant application.The area has been inspected by the
•Town’s Building Official,and Director Anderson negotiated
•a contract with Aldrich.Stanley Associates have
•
V requested use of the building as a backUp facility •for
outside events.Staff confirmed that Town functions
V
receive scheduling precedence.It was moved and
•V
seconded (Hix/Jeifrey)the Contract not to exceed
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$16,414.00 for the ADA Restroom Facility be awarded
to M.J.Aldrich Builders,and it passed unanimously..
B.Electrical Work —Update.To facilitate Use of the first
floor of Stanley HaIJ this sumnier,electric work previously
approved,will restart.Recessed lighting for the assernbl.y
-hall will be installed as well as a fire alarmsystëm.The
underground service to the building will be activated and
the transformer placed behind the building.This work will
be completed by the end of May.Contracts with Estes
Valley Electric and Walt Steige and Associates have been
previously approved.
C.The Marketing Bill has passed in the Senate,and State
Representative Kaufman is sponsoring the Bill in the
House.Town Administrator Widmer noted the excellent
assistance provided the State legislators and CML.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Dekker adjourned the
meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Mayor