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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2000-08-22frown of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,August 22,2000 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 22 day of August,2000. Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek. Present:John Baudek,Mayor Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem Trustees Jeff Barker David Habecker Lori Jeffrey G.Wayne Newsom Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Absent:Stephen W.Gillette,Trustee Mayor Baudek 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 August 8,2000. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Light &Power,August 13,2000,Approval of: 1.Departmental Policy &Procedure Manual —Approval of Revisions to Maximum Size for Standard Single-Phase Service, disconnect/Reconnect Charge for Large Service Users,and Sort- term Rental Deposit Policy. 2.Fall River Hydro Plant Restoration Project —Approval of Interpretive Exhibit Contract —The Resource Center,$110,000. B.Public Works,August 17,2000,Approval of: 1.Water Dept.Financial Plan,Water Rights Fee Formula,Water Tap Fee Sale Policy,and Revision to Policy/Procedure Manual. 2.Change Orders for Mall Road Trail,$16,755. 3.Water Dept.Equipment,Total of $18,400. 4.Street Overlay Project -Coulson Excavating Bid of $175,587.50. 4.Estes Park Housing Authority Meeting,July 12,2000 (acknowledgement only). Board of Trustees -August 22,2000 -Page 2 5.Doug &Linda Cook Agreement,Lot 2B,Fall Rivet Estates (easement).— Town Attorney White reported this item was being withdrawn at this time. 6.Policy Directive 1-00 —Revision to Town Board Agenda submittal deadline. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Newsom)the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2.ACTION ITEMS: TOWN BOARD GOALS FOR 2000-2002 —SUBMITTAL OF ACTION PLANS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ESTABLISHED GOALS.The Town Board adopted their 2000-2002 Goals on May 23,2000,and following adoption,individual goal teams met to develop the Action Plans.All nine Action Plans were reviewed,and Administrator Widmer noted that each goal may have budget and cost implications,these will be shown as applicable in the 2001/2002 Budget.It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Habecker) the Action Plan Report dated August 22,2000 for the Town of Estes Park Goals 2000-2002 be adopted,and it passed unanimously. 2.PERMANENT COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND —APPROVAL OF REFERRED MEASURE (Ballot Question)FOR NOVEMBER 7,2000 ELECTION —APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION #18-00.Town Administrator Widmer briefed the Trustees on this ballot question,and Town Attorney White read Resolution 18-00.The referred measure is to be submitted to the registered electors of the Town of Estes Park at the regular general election scheduled Tuesday,November 7,2000.The ballot question is s follows: SHALL THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO,INCLUDING THE ESTES PARK URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY,BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT AND RETAIN ALL OF THE REVENUE IN EXCESS OF THE REVENUE LIMITATIONS OF ARTICLE X,SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION FROM SALES AND USE TAXES (WITHOUT ANY INCREASE IN SALES AND USE TAX RATES)AND ALL OTHER REVENUES OF THE TOWN,AND TO SPEND ALL OF SUCH REVENUES BY TRANSFERRING SAID REVENUES INTO THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ACQUISITION,MAINTENANCE,REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF CAPITAL PROJECTS,INCLUDING EVENTS/RECREATION FACILITIES, OPEN SPACE,SIDEWALKS,TRAILS,LANDSCAPING,STREET AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION,STORM DRAINAGE,AND MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES? Trustee Habecker noted that the TABOR Amendment has harmed the Town and thwarted the Town’s ability to use its excess revenues.Trustee Doylen added that the community has benefited from the excess revenues that were approved in 1994 with construction of the Dannels Fire Station and other capital projects.Trustee Newsom noted that the funds will be derived from existing use and sales taxes,and the Town’s visitors significantly contribute to Estes Park’s revenue stream.It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Doylen)Resolution #18-00 be approved,and it passed unanimously. 3.INTERNET ACCESS TASK FORCE —APPOINTMENT.Town Administrator Widmer introduced Al Wasson who briefed the Trustees on a group of highly skilled individuals in the field of information technology who are seeking Town Board support.The group,named the “Internet Access Task Force for Estes Park”,would investigate and identify effective and affordable alternatives for Board of Trustees -August 22,2000 -Page 3 provision of high-speed,broadband Internet access to Estes Park,and to persuade the vendors of those services that it would be in their best interest to bring those services to the Estes Park area.Without high-speed access to the Internet,businesses,institutions and individuals all could become unable to compete with similar businesses in other locations.Volunteer group members include:Al Wasson,Chairman,and members Lee Lasson/Estes On-Line,Mike Molloy/Mountain Data Systems and Don Widrig.Trustee Barker commented on the lack of speed available in Estes Park and questioned if the high-speed Internet access would also be available to home users.Mr.Wasson responded in the affirmative,and added that Charter Communications recently expressed interest in providing this service. Trustee Barker reiterated his opinion that PRPA funds could be allocated toward this end;however,funding assistance should not be provided for a private company.Mayor Baudek ratified the Internet Access Task Force, appointing Al Wasson,Lee Lasson,Mike Molloy,Don Widrig,and Light &Power Director Matzke as the Town’s representative. 4.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: A.Introduced Museum Director Kilsdonk who briefed the Trustees on the Hallett House Roof Replacement Project.The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by Gene & Theresa Oja.The State is providing $8,000 and the Oja’s are matching the $8,000 grant.(The Town is administering the construction contract).The bidding process was outlined,and in summary,the previously-approved contract to Majestic Roofing is now void and staff is recommending awarding the roofing contract to Apex Roofing (local contractor)for $16,000.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Newsom)the contract be awarded to Apex Roofing Co.for $16,000,and it passed unanimously. B.Confirmation has been received on the Grant Award of $4,294 from the National Endowment for the Humanities in support of the Museum.Funds will enable completion of the upgrade of the storage area (cabinetry,supplies,etc.),and provide employee training. C.Environmental Assessment Report for the Twin Owls Trailhead.Pursuant to concern expressed by Trustee Habecker regarding access and associated parking issues,Town Administrator Widmer and Trustee Habecker met with representatives from the MacGregor Ranch,RMNP and Alpine Club.As this issue is of utmost importance to the community,and prior to an official Town response to the Report,consensus was reached to place this item on the September 12th Town Board meeting.Staff will issue a news release and make information available to interested parties.A copy of the Report will also be placed in the Library. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. n Baudek,Mayor Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk