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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2001-07-10Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,July 1 0,2001 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 10th day of July,2001. Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek. Present:John Baudek,Mayor Susan L.Doylen,Mayor Prolem Trustees Stephen W.Gillette David Habecker Lori Jeffrey-Clark G.Wayne Newsom Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk Absent:Jeff Barker,Trustee Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.and invited everyone to attend the Rooftop Rodeo this week;the Rooftop Rodeo Committee is celebrated their 75 Anniversary this year. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS Mayor Baudek thanked the Jaycees for the excellent July 4th Fireworks Display,and he commended everyone involved in providing a safe holiday. 1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1.Town Board Minutes dated June 12,2001,and Study Session dated June 12, 2001. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Public Works,June 21,2001: 1.Causeway Underpass Final Design/Const.Mgmt.—Scope of Services. 2.Fish Creek/Hwy.36 Intersection Preliminary Engineering —Scope of Services. 3.2001 Loop Project Change Order. 4.Stanley Ave.Intersection Change Order. B.Community Development,June 28,2001: Museum Dept./Senior Center: 1.Willows Property —Apply for State Historical Society Register Nomination. 2.Special Transit Agreement for 2001 &2002. Special Events Dept.: 1.Budgeted Equipment Purchases. Board of Trustees —July 10,2001 -Page 2 4.Estes Park Housing Authority,May 9,2001 (acknowledgment only). 5.Estes Valley Planning Commission,June 19,2001 (acknowledgement only). It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the Consent Agenda be approved, and it passed unanimously. IA.PLANNING COMMISSION CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): Mayor Baudek noted that a public hearing would be conducted on the following items if the Town Board,Applicants,Staff or the Public wish to speak. 1.SUBDIVISION.Amended Plat of Lot 21A,Quasebarth Resubdivision,Robert &Diane Howell/Applicants.This plat is to provide for the relocation of the Bob’s Amoco Towing Business and secure storage business from the downtown area to this subdivision. Three and half lots will be combined into a single lot and the Planning Commission has recommended approval. 2.SUBDIVISION.Castle Ridge Minor Subdivision,Tract 65A of the Amended Plat of Tracts 65 and 66,Fall River Addition,Van Horn Engineering/Applicant.This plat will record the division of an existing tract into two lots and will establish the resultant boundaries of the property as they exist at the of an incremental gifting process to the Estes Valley Land Trust.The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. As there were no persons wishing to speak on the above items,it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Newsom)Items I and 2 above be approved,and it passed unanimously. 2.ACTION ITEMS: 1.ESTES PARK URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY —REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF EPURA RESOLUTION #297.Town Administrator Widmer reported that EPURA has adopted Resolution 297 requesting that effective July 30,2001,the Town take the necessary actions to assume the Knoll land payment obligations and rights to ownership.Approval of this request would allow EPURA to allocate maximum resources to implementation of Walkway Westward.Total purchase price for the 9.29-acre property is $1,099,361.14.To date,EPURA has invested $757,690.36 and they are obligated to invest an additional $341,670.78 in three more annual payments.The Resolution also asks that consideration be given to allocating Town funds to the implementation of Walkway Westward,consistent with the current EPURA investment in the purchase of the Knoll property.Background survey information beginning in 1995 was also reviewed.The Town’s budget contains $100,000 in 2001 and 2002 for the purchase of open space,and funding is provided from Larimer County Open Space Fund revenues.Staff believes the request is appropriate; Lots I and 3 Stanley Knoll Addition are currently owned by EPURA,and same should be transferred to the Town;and three options were presented.Following discussion,it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Gillette)this item be continued to July 24,2001 to allow staff an opportunity to provide budget implications to the Town budget,and it passed unanimously. 2.LIQUOR LICENSING: A.STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT executed by East Side Food Store, 3.2%Retail Beer License,Thomas Kim/Licensee.FINDINGS AND ORDER OF SUSPENSION for sale to a person under 21 years of age. Board of Trustees —July 10,2001 -Page 3 Deputy Chief briefed the Board on this liquor violation case,confirming that,as authorized by the Town Board,he and Clerk O’Connor are presenting a Stipulation and Agreement whereby the Licensee agrees the facts and allegations are true and accurate and that the Licensee waives the right to a hearing.Staff is recommending a standard 21-day suspension,with an actual time served of 7 days from 12:01 am. Thursday,July 12th through 11:59 p.m.July 18th This recommendation is consistent with prior suspensions imposed to other liquor licensees on a first offense “sale to an underage person”violation.Mr.Kim addressed the Board,expressing his dismay in the violation.It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Doylen)said Order be approved, and it passed unanimously. B.STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT executed by Rocky Mountain Pharmacy of Estes Park,Inc.,Liquor-Licensed Drug Store License, Rocky Mountain Pharmacy of Estes Park,Inc./Licensee.FINDINGS AND ORDER OF SUSPENSION for sale to a person under 21 years of age.Deputy Chief briefed the Board on this liquor violation case, confirming that,as authorized by the Town Board,he and Clerk O’Connor are presenting a Stipulation and Agreement whereby the Licensee agrees the facts and allegations are true and accurate and that the Licensee waives the right to a hearing.Staff is recommending a standard 21-day suspension,with an actual time served of 7 days from 12:01 a.m.Thursday,July j2th through 11:59 p.m.July 18th This recommendation is consistent with prior suspensions imposed to other liquor licensees on a first offense “sale to an underage person”violation. 9 checked this day,9 more done and all passed.Mr.Barton informed the Board of his employee practices,adherence to liquor laws is emphasized,and,in spite of all the training,a violation still took place.It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)said Order be approved,and it passed unanimously. C.Public Hearing:NEW HOTEL &RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE for Regnel,LLC,dba CHELITO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT,145 E. Elkhorn Ave.(formerly Andrea’s of Estes).Mayor Baudek opened the public hearing and Clerk O’Connor presented the application,confirming the Licensee completed mandatory T.I.P.S.Training May 22. Applicant representative,Berenice Nelson,reported that all employees will check ID’s,and the owners are committed to respect the law.Ed Grueff appeared and offered a personal recommendation for the Applicants.As there were no persons speaking in opposition to the application,Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing.Finding 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,Trustee Doylen moved the New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License filed by Regnel,LLC dba CHELITO’S be approved.Trustee Newsom seconded the motion,and it passed unanimously. 3.TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF ESTES PARK.Chris Moody/Representative,briefed the Board on the Church’s request for a temporary permit.In a memorandum dated July 5th Community Development Director Joseph reported that Section 5.3.D of the Estes Valley Development Code require Town Board approval of temporary use permits,and he presented this request for a two-day outdoor event located on Lot 1,Mary’s Lake Subdivision.Live music,food and a Sunday church service are planned July 14 and 15.Estimated attendance is 400,supervised parking and temporary shelters are also proposed.It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)the Temporary Use Permit for Rocky Mountain Board of Trustees —July 10,2001 -Page 4 Evangelical Free Church of Estes Park be approved,and it passed unanimously. 4.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT. A.Water Dept.Publication —The Town of Estes Park Water Quality Report 2000.Town Administrator Widmer commented on this publication that will be mailed to all residents,and commended Tom Blaue and Laurie Button for producing the definitive report. B.CIRSA Awards.Mayor Baudek and Administrator Widmer recently attended the annual Colorado Municipal League Conference,and reported that CIRSA presented two awards to the Town:“Most Improved Safety Program”and “Lowest Vehicle Safety Rate.”Assistant Town Administrator Repola serves as the Town’s Risk Manager and he praised S.M.A.R.T.Team Members Robert Hirning/Chairman,Ron Hersh,Jeff Boles,Dave Mahany,Mike van Deutekom,Davina Miles for their time and energy on the safety awareness project.The Team has also implemented changes affecting Workers Comp and these changes have resulted in the Town receiving a refund check.As all employees are taking an active role in safety awareness,they were also commended. The Awards will be presented at the next Team Meeting. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. ,/John Baudek,Mayor U Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk