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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1999-11-09Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,November 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 November,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 Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Absent:None Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Patrick Cipolla cited benefits of home rule government and requested the Town Board pass an ordinance to determine whether or not home rule is desired by the residents. Mayor Dekker commented that the Board has investigated home rule and the Board will continue to weigh benefits of same. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Baudek noted that the Estes Valley Development Code was passed on November 3rd,and,as he neglected to previously do so,he officially commended Sr. Planner Bob Joseph for his excellent performance on this project.When the Development Code process was initiated,one of the concerns was long term growth in the Valley.At that time,estimated Valley-wide population was 32,000.In a memorandum dated November 9,Community Development Director Stamey stated that staff has re-examined this estimate,and,based on nine assumptions contained in the memo,the Estes Valley growth rate is now estimated at 20,000 people. 1.CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Town Board Minutes dated October 26,1999. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Community Development,October 28,1999: 1.Rocky Mountain Miniature Horse Club Agreement 2.Colorado Hunter-Jumper Association Agreement 3.E.V.R.P.D.Agreement for use of Barn W. Board of Trustees —November 9,1999 —Page 2 B.Public Safety,November 4,1999. 4.Board of Adjustment,October 5,1999 (acknowledgement only). 5.Planning Commission,October 19,1999 (acknowledgement only). As there were no persons offering testimony on the following plat,this item remained on the Consent Calendar: 6.Amended Plat of Lots 10 &IOA,Amended Plat of Elkhorn Club Estates Addition,Charles J.McCreary/Applicant. Due to Action Item #5 (Exhibition of Animals Ordinance)and Item #6 (Police Dept. Policy Manual),Items 3.A.1 and 2,and Item 3.B were removed from the consent calendar for further discussion. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen),that with the removal of Items 3.A.1 and 2 and Item 3.B.,the consent calendar be approved,and it passed unanimously. 2.ACTION ITEMS: 1.Year 2000 Budget Adoption.Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing,and Finance Officer Vavra presented the following: A.Highway User’s Trust Fund. B.Resolution #30-99 Setting the Mill Levy of 2.22193 mills. C.Resolution #31-99 Adopting the Budget in the amount of $27,897,907. D.Resolution #32-99 Appropriating Sums of Money. E.Resolution #33-99 Supplementing the 1999 General Fund,Museum Fund,Senior Center Fund,Open Space Fund,Park Entrance Estates Construction Fund,Park Entrance Estates Debt Service Fund,and the Water Fund Budgets. As there was no public testimony,Mayor Dekker closed the public hearing.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)Items A through E above be approved,and it passed unanimously. 2.Housing Study —Eric BlackhursUForward Estes Park Foundation (FEPF).FEPF Representative Eric Blackhurst presented the Summer 1999 Estes Park Housing Study prepared by RRC Associates,and introduced Russell Cares of RRC.The Study was commissioned by FEPF with support of local planning agencies and businesses in the Estes Park Valley,and it was intended to update a similar study conducted by RRC in 1990. Messrs.Cares and Becker reviewed the Executive Summary and associated graphs;the Summary was made a part of the record by reference thereto. The Board expressed their appreciation to FEPF and RRC for their efforts on this study.A question/answer period followed.The final Study will be made available within the next two weeks.Trustee Baudek noted his pleasure with the report as tangible strategies were provided.Mr.Blackhurst added that the report found 63%of the population has lived in Estes Park for less than 10 years.Patrick Cipolla suggested the Town concentrate its efforts on assisted living centers rather than affordable housing. Board of Trustees —November 9,1999 —Page 3 3.Moccasin Saddle,Second Addition Annexation of Town-Owned Land. Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing,and Const.&Facilities Manager Sievers reviewed this annexation consisting of 2.732 acres of right-of-way and one outlot.There being no public comment,Mayor Dekker closed the public hearing.Town Attorney White explained the procedure for municipally- owned land,and it was moved and seconded (BaudeklHix)Resolution #34- 99 and Ordinance #9-99 be approved,and it passed unanimously. 4.Special Review Request #99-03 The Carriage Connection,Don &Jackie Gardner!Applicant.Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing,and Senior Planner Joseph reviewed the staff report.The applicant intends to continue the carriage rides previously operated by Black Canyon Carriages,and plans on boarding his horses at 1593 Dry Gulch Rd.in the County.The Planning Commission recommended conditional approval.Mr.Gardner was present and had no additional comments.There being no public comment,it was moved and seconded (Hix/Barker)Special Review Request #99-03 be approved with the 8 conditions contained in the Staff Memo dated November 4,1999,and it passed unanimously. 5.Report on Initiated Ordinance 200 Prohibiting the Exhibition of Animals (November 2.1999 Election).Town Attorney White responded to various questions raised by the public:Upon official notification from Larimer County (received 11/9/99),the Ordinance is effective today.It is a specific defense to a charge of violating the ordinance if:The animal is domestic,as determined by the Colorado Wildlife and Agricultural Commissions (Section 7.06.040(b)(2)).Pursuant to the four defenses specified in the ordinance,it may not be reasonable to prosecute a person who obviously has a specific defense.It is also assumed that the ordinance applies only to wild animals, thus rodeos,horse shows,and the like would not be in violation of the ordinance.Trustee Baudek stated that if the true intent and purpose of the ordinance was to prohibit wild animals,he questioned whether the Town Board could amend the ordinance.Town Attorney White commented that yes,the Town Board could amend the ordinance;however,the ordinance was favorably voted upon by the electors.Town Attorney White advised there is no action required by the Town Board on this item. Alan Aulabaugh added that no one on his committee desires to prevent dog shows,rodeos,Wool Market,etc. Concluding discussion,it was moved and seconded (Baudek/Hix)the Rocky Mountain Miniature Horse Club and Colorado Hunter-Jumper Association Agreements be approved,and it passed unanimously. 6.Police Dept.Policy Manual Revision to Chapter 5.1 Code &Conduct. Assistant Town Administrator Repola reviewed the specific amendment to “Residency”as recommended by the Public Safety Committee November 4, 1999.Other maintenance revisions were also reviewed and favorably recommended by the Committee.It was moved and seconded (Hix/Baudek)the revisions to Chapter 5.1 Code &Conduct of the Police Dept.Policy Manual be approved,and it passed unanimously. 7.Y2K Readiness Report.Assistant Town Administrator Repola presented an update on Y2K Readiness.The Town’s Computer Technical Advisory Team (CTAT)has conducted a system assessment and updated/replaced all desktop systems where necessary.Additionally,supplier services and system testing (in excess of 130 systems assessed,approximately $30,000) Board of Trustees —November 9,1999 —Page 4 has been accomplished.USWest has advised that they have successfully tested all switches in the 911 System;100%of all states tested successfully. Staff intends to conduct an additional community presentation within the next four weeks,and Staff will monitor the event,and be on hand should an incident occur.Town Administrator Widmer commended Assistant Town Administrator Repola for his work on this project,with Trustee Doylen adding her appreciation to the entire CTAT team also. 8.Ordinance #10-99 —Easement Vacation for Lot 41.Block 1.FaIl River Estates.Town Attorney White presented the easement vacation as recommended by the Public Works Committee October 21,1999.It was moved and seconded (Baudek/Hix)Ordinance #10-99 be approved,and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Dekker announced that the December 28,1999 Town Board meeting has been cancelled,and he adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m. Robert L.Dekker,Mayor (7j T) 1_I L-1%L_-‘/ Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk D