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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2000-07-25Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,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 25th day of July,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 7:02 p.m.and he and Estes Park Director and Swim Coach Sam Hewson introduced and recognized JEREMIAH HEATH and SANDY LEAYCRAFT who are representing Estes Park and their college affiliates in the U.S.Olympic Swimming Trials being held in Indianapolis.Mayor Baudek also presented checks in the amount of $100.00 and Town Pins to both individuals. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS None. 1.CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Town Board Minutes dated July II,2000. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Light &Power,July 13,2000. 4.Resolution #17-00 Setting a Liquor Show Cause Hearing date of August 8, 2000 for SAFEWAY STORE NO.920,3.2%Retail Beer License,Off Premise. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Newsom)the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2.ACTION ITEMS: 1.INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA)WITH THE ESTES VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT PERTAINING TO THE YOUTH CENTER —APPROVAL.The current IGA expired 6/9/00 and a new agreement has been written that covers continued operation of the Youth Center.The EVRPD is responsible for all operational costs and the Town agrees to provide insurance for the building.The term is for five years beginning 6/9/00.Trustee Jeffrey,who serves on the Youth Center Board, commented on discussions being held regarding expansion (additional space needed for mentoring,other activities,etc.);staff suggested the EVRPD submit a funding request for this item during the Town’s budget sessions. Board of Trustees —July 25,2000 -Page 2 There were no audience comments.It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Jeifrey)the IGA with the EVRPD be approved,and it passed unanimously. 2.ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY —PRESENTATION BY HOUSING CHAIRMAN DOYLEN.Trustee Doylen introduced Louise Olson and Lee Kundtz,Housing Members,who gave a progress report (Power Point)on the Estes Park Housing Authority—”Making Attainable Workforce Housing Happen.”Programs at local organizations are being planned,interested persons were invited to attend Estes Park Housing Authority meetings that occur every second Wednesday in the Municipal Bldg.Mr.Kundtz complimented the Town on securing the assistance of the Loveland Housing Authority. 3.PUBLIC HEARING:NEW TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FILED BY SST BEAR LAKE LLC,dba MARY’S LAKE LODGE:Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing and reviewed procedure.Town Clerk O’Connor presented the Application and introduced the Manager,Kimball Crangle-Krizman who introduced Owner Frank Theis.The Licensee presented a Petition executed by neighboring property owners supporting their application.T.I.P.S.Training was completed 7/10/00.Jim Tawney, 1820 FaIl River Rd.,surrounding property owner,spoke in support of the liquor license.There being no additional public testimony,Mayor Baudek closed the Public Heating.Trustee Barker stated that the Town Board and Police Dept.take liquor licensing very seriously,urging the Applicant to adhere to all State Liquor Code Regulations.Stating that the Board of Trustees finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are not met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood and that the desires of the adult inhabitants are for the granting of this liquor license,it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Doylen)the New Tavern Liquor License application filed by SST Bear Lake LLC,dba MARY’S LAKE LODGE be approved,and it passed unanimously. 4.ORDiNANCE #10-00 -CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR THE ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE —APPROVAL.Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing and Community Development Director Stamey presented the Ordinance that modifies the regulation of “Outdoor Sales”as a principal use,and correcting the Use Regulations Table to identify that “Short Term Rentals”are permitted in the unincorporated portion of the Estes Valley.The Estes Valley Planning Commission has recommended approval,and the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners adopted the amendments June 19,2000.Town Attorney White read the Ordinance, and as there were no public comments,Mayor Baudek closed the Public Hearing.It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Barker)Ordinance #1 0- 00 be adopted,and it passed unanimously. 5.PERMANENT COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND —DISCUSSION OF PLACING ISSUE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT.Town Administrator Widmer stated that the voters approved collecting,retaining and spending all revenues in excess of revenue and spending limitations in November,1994. The ballot question contained a term limit through 2003.Recently,the Town Board adopted a goal to establish a permanent Community Reinvestment Fund using surplus General Fund and EPURA revenues.To make the Fund permanent,the issue must be submitted to the voters.Approval of a ballot question must be accomplished no later than August 22 to meet the Larimer County Election Dept.regulations.Trustee Doylen stated that the Town has witnessed what can be accomplished without burdening the taxpayers,and suggested voters seriously review this item.Trustee Newsom added that permanent community reinvestment is absolutely necessary to maintain the Board of Trustees —July 25,2000 -Page 3 standard of living,and it is not a “taking”from the citizens;he regularly receives comments on how low real estate taxes are in Estes Park.Trustee Jeffrey commented that it will be important for the media to explain that it is essential that the citizens get out to vote,this issue is very important to every citizen.An aggressive campaign is again being planned,and Trustee Barker noted that the first election was overwhelmingly approved.Mayor Baudek stated that some say the tourists should pay their fair share —a vast majority of the revenue does come from tourists,and with approval of this issue, tourists will pay their fair share and the Town will benefit significantly year ‘round.Trustee Habecker gave a history of how previous Trustees worked hard to invest in this community,to increase sales tax and business activity; also,that is why EPURA was established as well as special events —all were established for the betterment of the Town.There were no audience comments,thus,the Board authorized Town Attorney White to prepare the ballot cuestion for consideration,public input,etc.for presentation August 22 Trustee Barker commented on events in Bond Park,and in visiting store owners,he received opinions that those events do indeed stimulate business sales.All interested persons were Invited to attend the Community Development Committee meeting Thursday,July 27th where Bond Park usage will be discussed. There being no further business,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Iohn Baudek,Mayor Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk