HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2000-10-24Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,October 24,2000
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 24th day of October,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:None
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Doylen commented on the Town’s ballot question seeking permanent
community reinvestment funds,confirming the projects that were completed with the
previous voter-approved reinvestment,and she urged all residents to vote,with special
encouragement to vote “Yes”on the Town’s Measure 2A.
Mayor Baudek called attention to the upcoming Halloween celebration,noting the
standard street closures from 5:00 —8:00 p.m.downtown.The community is
encouraged to enjoy the event.
Mayor Baudek announced that the Town Board meeting scheduled December 26th has
been cancelled,noting that the Trustees will conduct one meeting in December,
December 2th
1.CONSENT AGENA.
1.Town Board Minutes dated October 10,2000.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Light &Power,October 12,2000 —Approval of:
1.Fall River Hydro Plant Change Order,$13,486.
It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)the Consent Agenda be approved,
and it passed unanimously
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.RE-APPOINTMENTS.Mayor Baudek submitted the following names for
reappointment:(1)Rich Widmet,EPURA,5-yr.term,expiring 9/14/05,
and (2)Gene Oja &Nancy Schiaffo,Museum Advisory Board,4-yr.terms,
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expiring 1/01/03 (original terms expired 12/99).It was moved and seconded
(Doylen/Gillette)all three re-appointments be approved,and it passed
unanimously.
2.RESOLUTION #22-00 —INTENT TO ANNEX WALDO ADDITION &SET
PUBLIC HEARING DATE.Town Administrator Widmer clarified the site
location of the proposed annexation.It was moved and seconded
(Doylen/Newsom)Resolution #22-00 be passed and adopted,setting the
public hearing for December 12,2000,and it passed unanimously.
3.CHRISTIAN NETWORK,INC.—REQUEST TO FILM IN ESTES PARK
11113-16100.Town Administrator Widmer briefed the Trustees on a request
from the Christian Network to film in downtown Estes Park the week of
November 13 through the 16th A small crew will be filming for one day at
several locations along the Riverwalk and adjacent park areas.Section
12.08.020 of the Municipal Code requires a permit to allow any obstruction of
the public sidewalk.Also,Section 5.3.D.6 of the EVDC authorizes the Town
Board to approve “...temporary uses and activities if it is determined that such
uses would not jeopardize the health,safety,or general welfare,or be
injurious or detrimental to properties adjacent to,or in the vicinity of,the
proposed location of the activity.”The Network has provided a copy of their
insurance certificate.Discussion followed on supporting the filming to
advertise Estes Park,contingency plans for inclement weather,and
confirmation that the weekly host always mentions their filming locale.It was
moved and seconded (Habecker/Jeifrey)the Board of Trustees approve
the request,authorizing the permit as discussed above,and it passed
unanimously.
3.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
1.The Lake Estes Trail will be formally dedicated tomorrow.
2.On October 30th the Town Board will conduct a Budget Study Session from
9:00-Noon in the Board Rm.The General Fund and Special Revenue Funds
will be discussed.
3.The next Community Meeting is scheduled November 1st at the Sr.Center
from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Following completion of all agenda items,it was moved and seconded
(Barker/Newsom)the Town Board enter executive session to discuss contract
negotiations and personnel,and it passed unanimously.Mayor Baudek announced
the Board may reconvene to approve a contract,and adjourned the public meeting at
7:15 p.m.
Mayor Baudek reconvened the Board of Trustees in public session at 9:05 p.m.and it
was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)the 3-year Employment Agreement with
Town Administrator Widmer be approved,and it passed unanimously.
Town Administrator Widmer announced that Finance Officer Vavra submitted his 2-wk.
notice today,his last official workday is November 8th Administrator Widmer will draft a
plan for Vavta’s replacement,and it will include publicly advertising the position.
There being no further business,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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John Baudek,Mayor
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk