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v Administrative Committee
October 29,1990
Committee of the Whole:Mayor Dannels,Chairman
Board of Trustees
Attending:Chairman Dannels,Board of Trustees
Also Attending:Town Administrator Kiaphake,Department
Supervisors Dekker,Racine,Scott,
Stamey,Vavra,Widmer,O’Connor,
Electrical Engineer Matzke
Absent:None
Chairman Dannels called the Committee meeting to order at 2:01 P.M.
PROPOSED OCCUPATION LICENSE INCREASE/ADVERTISING BUDGET.
The Committee reviewed a proposed 1991 Advertising Budget which was
prepared by Community Development Director Stamey.With a proposed
increase in the Occupation License fee the budget would fund an
advertising program totaling $406,212;without the fee increase,
the program would be reduced to $236,212.Administrator Klaphake
reported that the fee increase should provide “fulfillment”needs
(purchase of additional toll-free telephone lines,staff,etc.).
As reported earlier,the total inquiry procedure (fulfillment)is
not being met;fulfillment must equal advertising efforts.The
Committee also reviewed a table of occupation tax/business license
fees being assessed by various Colorado municipalities,which
included indexing options such as head count,pillow tax,etc.
Finance Officer Vavra reported his findings on the methodology used
by Breckenridge which was based on the number of employees.Town
Attorney White has advised that a fee formula cannot be based upon
the income of a business;an abstract formula such as the number of
employees,square footage,or flat fee can be used.
Administrator Kiaphake acknowledged correspondence from the Bed and
Breakfast Inns of Estes Park,and Jo Jones,and stated that the
majority of telephone inquiries received were concerned with the
lack of indexing and the “service”—orientated business category.
Clerk O’Connor reported that occupations are placed in one of 12
categories which have been established through the Department of
Revenue.
Chamber Executive Director Jungbluth reported that through the
Betterment Program,$30,000 has been collected;however,this
program has not been successful in raising sufficient funds.
Testimony was offered from Charles Law (Estes Park Business
Association——generally,this organization will not oppose a fee
increase,however,they are in favor of a flat rate for all
businesses);Kathleen Cotten (Estes Park Bed and Breakfast Inns—-
suggested businesses be assessed on gross income providing proof
via a certified statement prepared by a CPA);Hugh Beckham
(Creativity in Wood--questioned the legality of the license fee);
John Akal (Elfin Magic--concerned with direction advertising has
taken in the past and suggested a professional advertising director
be obtained);Jim Knox (the flat rate is better,a certain dollar
amount should be allocated for advertising in the budget);Jo Jones
(La Place de Jo——charge all businesses a flat rate,all businesses
have the same to lose or gain,service businesses should pay the
same amount);Scott Webermeier (Chamber of Commerce Board——the
Chamber does not have the ability to enforce a rate structure,the
Chamber is not billing for their services,and he is personally in
favor of indexing the occupation license fee);Craig Hendee (Golden
Leaf Gallery——questioned enforcement procedure and stated he is in
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favor of indexing);Randy Anderson (Molly B Restaurant--expressed
concern with a fee based on the number of employees);Cheri Houser
(Happy Texan--is in favor of a flat fee);Richard Clark (Clark’s
Gun Shop--in favor of a flat fee with no exceptions);Ola Stanger
(Park Theater——not in favor of a fee based upon square footage).
Staff confirmed that a professional advertising director has been
included in the 1991 Budget,and discussion followed including a
fee using “storefront”criteria,advertising dollars cannot be
reduced,and labor—intensive businesses relative to basing the fee
on the number of employees.The Committee recommends:(1)an
occupation license fee (to include the liquor occupation)will
remain as a revenue enhancement in the 1991 Budget;(2)the 1991
Advertising Budget remain at $406,212;and (3)staff (O’Connor,
Klaphake,Stamey,and Vavra)prepare and submit a formula which may
include indexing,categories,flat rate,etc.to meet the
aforestated budget figure of $406,212.
1991 BUDGET -REVIEW.
Light and Power Director Dekker reviewed the proposed Light and
Power Fund budget for 1991;Public Works Director Widmer reviewed
the proposed Water Fund budget,and Officer Vavra reviewed the
remaining Garage Service,Self Insurance,Self—Funded Medical
Insurance,and Police and Fire Pension Funds.
The next Administrative Committee meeting to further review the
1991 Budget will be held November 5,1990.
There being no further business,Chairman Dannels adjourned the
meeting at 4:14 P.M.
Vickie O’Connor,CNC,Town Clerk
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