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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2000-06-27/ 1 To wn of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,June 27,2000 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 27th day of June,2000. Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek. Present:John Baudek,Mayor Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem Trustees Jeff Barker Stephen W.Gillette David Habecker Lori Jeffrey G.Wayne Newsom Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Absent:Trustee Jeffrey Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.,and Fire Chief Dorman presented a “Life Saving Award”to Jeff Fairbanks for his actions and bravery resulting in the saving of a life (Sharon Wilson)on June 6th Pat Beckord,State Farm Insurance in cooperation with the State Highway Patrol,presented a $50 gift certificate to Mr. Fairbanks.Mayor Baudek expressed the Board’s appreciation to Mr.Fairbanks. PUBLIC COMMENT Richard Wood,resident and business owner (201 Park Ln.)addressed special events, particularly those held in Bond Park,and their effects upon those in its immediate proximity.In summary,Mt.Wood formally requested the Board begin an immediate re evaluation of policies and practices regarding the sanctioning and scheduling of activities/events of high density,high intensity,and high congestion,in the core downtown area,and,if deemed appropriate,adopt new policies.Pursuant to those events that may be already approved for 2000,Mr.Wood urged the Board to direct that subsequent congestion,parking,and sound levels be mitigated to the extent possible. Additionally,the Board was urged to place an immediate moratorium on any pending or future approvals until such time as the re-evaluation of these policies and practices has either been re-affirmed or revised.Mr.Wood is willing to participate in addressing this policy issue. Ralph Nicholas.On behalf of ARD,Mr.Nicholas read a letter dated June 1,2000 commending the Board of Trustees for their action in saving wetlands in the Mary’s Lake Lodge Addition Annexation Agreement. George Hockman.Commented on the RV Usage Ordinance whereby the Town has failed to enforce its regulations on a particular site that has been in violation for the past two years. Alan Aulabaugh.Questioned the status of the 1CM Lawsuit;Town Attorney White noted that 1CM has filed a motion for summary judgment —the court will rule on this motion. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Newsom stated he appreciates all questionslcomments to the Town Board,and encouraged citizens to continue. Board of Trustees —June 27,2000 -Page 2 Mayor Baudek reported he and Administrator Widmer recently met with John Walter, Real Estate Specialist/Post Office.The Post Office has determined they need a facility for their carriers,and sufficient space is unavailable at their present site.The existing post office will remain at its current location;however additional carrier space,off-site, will be investigated. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Town Board Minutes dated May 23,2000. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Estes Park Housing Authority,May 17,2000 B.Community Development,May 25,2000 and June 22,2000: 1.Team Penning Contract 2.Horse Training Seminar 3.White Stallion Productions,Inc. C.Public Safety,June 1,2000 D.Light &Power,June 8,2000: 1.R.C.Heath Const.Co.Contract,$388,688 E.Public Works,June 15,2000. 4.Resolution #13-00 Setting Public Hearing date of July 25,2000 for New Tavern Liquor License Application filed by SST Bear Lake LLC,dba MARY’S LAKE LODGE,2625 Mary’s Lake Rd. 5.Resolution #14-00 Appointing an Independent Heating Officer. 6.Resolution #15-00 Setting a Liquor Show Cause Hearing date of July 11, 2000 for BEAVER POINT QUICK STOP GROCERY,3.2%Retail Beer License. 7.Resolution #16-00 Setting a Liquor Show Cause Hearing date of July 11, 2000 for TINY TOWN I STOP,3.2%Retail Beer License. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Newsom)the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2.ACTION ITEMS: 1.EQUIPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND THE TOWN FOR A MODEL 2000 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 FIRE TRUCK.The pumper fire truck was ordered in 1999 at a price of $224,947.The Town is paying $112,500,with $85,000 being financed from the lease,and the Fire Dept.is funding $112,500.Bids were received from four local financial institutions for a four-year lease that is annually renewable. First National Bank was the successful bidder at a rate of 5.755%,with annual payments of $24,404.85,funding to be included in the 2001-2004 annual budgets.Town Attorney White prepared the Lease Agreement.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Barker)the Lease Purchase Agreement with First National Bank be approved as presented,and it passed unanimously. 2.TOWN POLICY DIRECTIVE #1-00 —ADDRESSING INCOMPLETE TOWN BOARD LAND USE AGENDA ITEMS.Town Administrator Widmer explained the necessity of this policy,and that it (1)involves only land use Board of Trustees —June 27,2000 -Page 3 agenda items,(2)identifies the Town Board agenda deadline,and (3)allows the Mayor to grant exceptions to the policy: “henceforth,staff shall not place any land use action items on the Town Board Agenda that are not complete and ready for Town Board action.If discussions or negotiations are ongoing and have not been completed prior to the agenda deadline (close of business on the Wednesday preceding the Town Board meeting),the item shall not be placed on the agenda It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)Town Policy Directive #1- 00 be approved,and as there was no public comment,the motion passed unanimously. 3.ORDINANCE #9-00 AMENDING SECTION 8.04.075 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO OPEN BURNING.This Ordinance proposes adding the following Section 8.04.070 to the Municipal Code:“The Fire Chief,or his authorized designee,may,by written notice to the Town Clerk,ban open burning within the Town of Estes Park due to weather and related conditions which in his sole discretion constitute a hazard if open burning is allowed. The notice is to contain the effective dates of the ban,and any conditions which the Fire Chief deems appropriate;the ban will be effective upon receipt by the Town Clerk;and the Town Clerk will notify local media of the ban and shall have the ban published one time as other legal notices of the Town of Estes Park are published.Due to the extreme fire conditions within the Town, the Ordinance includes an “emergency clause”for immediately enforcement. Fire Chief Dorman responded to various Trustee questions:the Chief does intend to ban open fires with this Ordinance,enforcement issues will be managed by the Police Dept.,at this time,there are no plans to ban outside smoking,and all fireworks,with the exception of licensed commercial displays,will be banned this year.Town Attorney White read the Ordinance, and it was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)Ordinance #9-00 be adopted,and as there was no public comment,it passed unanimously. 4.MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.16.010 REGULATIONS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES,TRAVEL TRAILERS AND TENTS — TOWN BOARD DISCUSSION REGARDING “USE.”This Municipal Code Section regulates the use of recreational vehicles,travel trailers and the like for living or sleeping purposes.In a recent Community Meeting,a citizen questioned whether the Town would consider easing these regulations to allow RV’s on the business owner’s private property to house summer employees.Recognizing the many issues that must be addressed with this regulation,it was moved and seconded (Barker/Newsom)this topic be included in an upcoming Town Board work session,and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. a n Baudek,Mayor Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk