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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2001-07-24Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,July 24,2001 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 July,2001. 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-Clark 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 7:01 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Doylen commented on her recent welcome to the Maas-Kempen Belgium Friendship Force. Mayor Baudek read Governor Owens’response to his veto of Estes Park’s Marketing Bill. 1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1.Town Board Minutes dated July 10,2001. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Public Works Committee,July 19,2001: 1.2001 Street Overlay Contract. 2.Lease of Water Dept.Bay for RMNP Bus Maintenance. 3.Stanley Ave.Trail Construction Contract. B.Light &Power,July 19,2001: 1.Fall River Hydro Steam Cleaning/Floor Covering Contract. 4.Resolution #28-01 —Intent to Annex Lot 8A,Summervilla Addition,public hearing scheduled August 28,2001. It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)the consent agenda be approved, and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees -July 24,2001 -Page 2 2.ACTION ITEMS: 1.ESTES PARK URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF EPURA RESOLUTION #297 —CONTINUED FROM JULY 10,2001.As requested,Town Administrator Widmer clarified the effect on the Town’s fund balances should the Town elect to assume EPURA’s fund payments.In summary,the Open Space Fund contains $100,000 in 2001 and 2002 for open space purchases.If the Knoll payments were expended from this fund,there would be no effect on the Community Reinvestment Fund,however, all lands purchased from this fund are restricted to use or improvement as open space,natural areas,wildlife habitat,and parks and trails.Following discussion, and it was moved and seconded (Newsom/Jeifrey-Clark)(1)the Town assume the remaining payment obligations and rights to ownership of the Knoll property,(2)the first year’s payment be expended from the Community Reinvestment Fund to preserve options until future uses of the Knoll property are decided;and (3)Town Attorney White prepare a written agreement between EPURA and the Town,same to be returned to the Town Board for approval,and it passed unanimously. 2.PRESERVE THE KNOLL &WILLOWS PROPERTIES AS NATURAL OPEN SPACE AND HISTORIC SITES -PRESENTATION.Bud Hampton,Chairman! Estes Park Knoll-Willows Conservancy,commented on the interested bodies (EPURA,Town,Knoll-Willows Conservancy,and citizens)who have worked to preserve the concept of open space for the properties commonly known as The Knoll-Willows,and the following reports were made a part of the record:“History and Resources Documentation Report for the Knoll-Willows Properties”,and “Recommendation for the Conseni’ation of the Knoll-Willows Properties.”Bound signature sheets containing 3,100 signatures were also submitted for the record. In summary,the Conservancy and “the people”made the following recommendation:“THE TOWN GOVERNMENT TAKE ACTION NOW TO COMBINE THE 19.4 ACRES THAT ARE KNOWN AS THE KNOLL-WILLOWS PROPERTIES AS OUTLINED ON FIGURE 1 OF APPENDIX A INTO A SINGLE CONSERVATION AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF TOWN RESIDENTS, VISITORS,AND THE WORLDWIDE COMMUNITY THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PASSIVE ENJOYMENT,AND FURTHER,THAT BY THE ABOVE ACTION(S),AND BY OTHER ACTION(S),AND FOR THE SAME PURPOSE,THAT THESE SAME PROPERTIES BE LEGALLY PROTECTED IN PERPETUITY,IN THEIR NATURAL STATE AND AS AN IMPORTANT HISTORICAL SITE.FURTHER,BUT NOT AS A CONTINGENCY TO ACCOMPLISHING THE ABOVE,IT IS URGED THAT THE TOWN SIMPLY AND APPROPRIATELY IDENTIFY THIS KNOLL-WILLOWS CONSERVATION AREA AS A MEMORIAL TO ENOS A.MILLS.” The Conservancy has developed a “Plan”for a pedestrian viewing area(s)and circulation for the proposed conservation area,and Dr.Hampton reviewed goals and design consideration. Speaking on behalf of the Conservancy were George Hix (resident),and Bob Jones,Vice Chair/Conservancy (opinions expressed varied between allowing no use on the site to complete public access;this Plan represents consensus of the group). Audience comments were heard from Patrick Cipolla who commented that the desires of petition signatories were to preserve the Knoll in its natural state. Mayor Baudek expressed the Board’s appreciation for the Reports;Trustee Jeffrey-Clark advised that she will submit the Reports to the Larimer County Board of Trustees -July 24,2001 -Page 3 Open Lands Board for their review;and Trustee Doylen noted that the Town Board and EPURA have been instrumental in acquiring open space land and that any decision on this site will require careful consideration/discussion.Staff disputed the Conservancy’s opinion that current public access is considered trespassing as such is not the case. Ralph Nicholas,interested party,urged the Board to confirm that they will protect this entire tract in perpetuity. No further action was taken on this issue. 3.FINANCIAL REPORT —PRESENTATION.Finance Officer Brandjord presented a “power point”program updating the General Fund for the fiscal year ending December 31,2000,and as compared to 1999. 4.LAKE ESTES SECOND ADDITION ANNEXATION.Mayor Baudek opened the public hearing,and Community Development Director Joseph presented the Staff Report.This annexation is being considered pursuant to a Water Tap Agreement,and encompasses the property containing the Lake Shore Lodge. The existing zoning is A-Accommodations in the County,and staff recommends zoning should remain the same.Town Attorney White read Resolution #29-01 and Ordinance #10-01.As there was no public testimony, Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing.It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Gillette)Resolution #29-01 and Ordinance #10-01 be adopted,and it passed unanimously. 5.RESOLUTION #30-01 —PARK USAGE RULES AND REGULATIONS.In a memo dated July 18,Police Chief Richardson reported that juveniles congregating within Confluence Park and Riverwalk Plaza are negatively impacting the quality of life within this area (1 incident/day/32 days).The Municipal Code allows specific rules for the use of Town-owned property that would specifically address unwanted,disruptive behavior that impedes the intended uses of Town parks and Riverside Plaza.The Police Department intends to serve the new rules to the local youth responsible,and,as the select group of known offenders has been identified,the Dept.believes it is not necessary to post signs at each of the parks.Chief Richardson confirmed that offenders will be taken into custody;if the offenders are underage,they will be released to their parents.The Resolution and Regulations have been reviewed with Town Attorney White.Town Attorney White read the Resolution,and it was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)Resolution #30-01 be adopted,and it passed unanimously. 6.REQUEST TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE FROM THE TOWN ATTORNEY.It was moved and seconded (Barker/Gillette) the Town Board enter Executive Session as stated above,and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.to Executive Session. 6%ohn Baudek,Mayor Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk