HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2001-01-09Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,January 9,2001
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 9th day of January,2001.
Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek.
Present:John Baudek,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Trustees Jeff Barker
David Habecker
G.Wayne Newsom
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:Stephen W.Gillette,Trustee
Lori Jeffrey,Trustee
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Habecker urged the Board to be concerned and cognizant of proposed front-
range methods for funding for a new transit system along the front range.Town
Administrator Widmer noted that a northern front-range transportation district,similar to
RTD,may be organized and that it may be in the best interest of the Town to participate
in said district.Town Attorney White noted that the Town may be included with Larimer
County.
Mayor ProTem Doylen introduced Jean Michaelson,staff person for the Estes Park
Housing Authority (EPHA).Ms.Michaelson gave her personal background and
experiences that will assist her in proposing ideas for affordable housing in Estes Park.
The Rental Assistance Section 8 Program is underway,and the Authority received 20
vouchers,and 8 families have received assistance.EPHA anticipates utilizing the
remaining vouchers by the end of January.Ms.Michaelson has experienced a good
response with businesses and Town staff;in the future,plans include a round table for
groups with similar goals.It is very important for the community to realize there is a
need for housing for all income levels.A challenge is being faced with the cost of
property in Estes Park.
Mayor Baudek announced the resignation of Carl Henderson from the Estes Park
Urban Renewal Authority;the resignation is effective immediately.Commissioner
Henderson has served as a member of the Board since July,1990.The Board
expressed their appreciation to Mr.Henderson for his dedicated service to the
community.Thus,Mayor Baudek presented the name of Steve Jackson to fill the
unexpired 5-year term of Mr.Henderson.It was moved and seconded
(Newsom/Doylen)Steve Jackson be so appointed,with his term expiring
September 14,2004,and it passed unanimously.
Board of Trustees —January 9,2001 —Page 2
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated December 12,2000.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Light &Power,December 14,2000:
1.Fall River Hydra Plant Restoration Contract Change Orders,$18,248.
B.Public Safety,January 4,2001:
1.Estes Park Volunteer Fire Dept.Officers for 2001.
4.Estes Park Housing Authority,November 8,2000 (acknowledgment only).
5.Estes Valley Planning Commission,December 19,2000 (acknowledgement
only).
6.Resolution #1-01 —Public Place for Posting Notices of Town Meetings.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Barker)the Consent Agenda be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
IA.PLANNING COMMISSION CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
Mayor Baudek announced the following Planning Commission items:
1.SUBDIVISION.Amended Plat of Lot 2,Mountain Man Subdivision,
Windy City,LLP/Applicant;combine two lots into one lot.
2.SUBDIVISION.Amended Plat of the Amended Plat of Lot 20,
Amended Plat of Peak View Subdivision and Lot 16,5.St.Vram
Addition,Harold B.Miller Estate/Applicant;divide one lot into two lots.
3.PRELIMINARY PLAT.Bristlecone Subdivision,Tract 3,Atapaho
Meadows Addition,Pawnee Meadow,LLC/Appl icant.
Attorney White requested Item #3 be removed from the Consent Agenda to conduct a
public hearing.
As there were no persons present offering testimony on Items 1 and 2,it was moved
and seconded (Doylen/Barker)they be approved,and it passed unanimously.
Mayor Baudek opened the public heating on Item #3 —Bristlecone Subdivision.Planner
Joseph presented the staff report,and reviewed/clarified the public street right-of-way,
thru-street connection exception,historic access,and Planning Commission
recommendations for conditional approval.Mayor Prolem Doylen questioned the
emergency access,and staff confirmed that the plat was routed to the Police and Fire
Departments,and no concerns were expressed.
Paul Kochevat,Applicant’s Representative,stated Planner Joseph presented the
Applicant’s proposal accurately,and clarified the location of the gate that is planned to
control access.There being no further comment,Mayor Baudek closed the public
hearing,and it was moved and seconded (Newsom/Barker)the Preliminary PIat of
Bristlecone Subdivison be approved,including the exception relative to Section
10.5 A.7 and conditions I through 4 as further defined in the Staff Report dated
January 4,2001,and it passed unanimously.
Board of Trustees —January 9,2001 —Page 3
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.POLICE CHIEF EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANT SELECTION -
APPROVAL.Assistant Town Administrator Repola reported that staff
believes that a full-time Police Chief is instrumental to the future success
of the Police Department,thus,this position was included in the 2001-
2002 Budget.An executive search consultant is being requested to aid in
the selection process (recruitment,interview and reference checks),and
the following firms have submitted their fee estimates:
Rainguet-Morrison Assoc.,LLP $4,500 +expenses
Booth Research Group,Inc.$10,000
Gerald Plock Assoc.$15,000
Based on the estimates and the inclusion of final
recommendationslnotifications and interviews with the Town Board and
olice Department employees,staff is recommending acceptance of the
..Ràinguet-Morrison Agreement for $6,000.(Mr.Rainguet is an Allenspark
resident).Town Board questions included:(I)whether a fixed hourly rate
was provided.Staff responded such was not specifically provided,
however,it is assumed the total agreement amount would not be
exceeded;and (2)firm experience—all firms have Colorado experience
and personal experience was observed with Rainguet-Morrison and
Gerald Plock Assoc.Mayor Pro Tem Doylen stated that the Town Board
wants to be a part of this process,and the Board was assured a similar
process will be followed as with the Finance Officer vacancy.The firm will
determine Town Board desires,as well as interview Police Department
employees,and possibly gather citizen input.The firm will also select and
screen/pre-screen candidates.The anticipated timeframe to fill this
position is mid-April.Mayor Baudek stated that “for the record”,the
process will be open to internal candidates.The Town would be
responsible for expenses incurred in bringing any non-local candidate to
Estes Park.It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Doylen)the
Rainguet-Morrison Assoc.,LLP firm be approved for a fee of $6,000 +
expenses,and it passed unanimously.
3.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Street Computer Database Presentation.Public Works Director Linnane
reviewed the Pavement Management Program and introduced Mgr.Sievets
who presented the Micro-paver Street Database Program.This program
provides a systematic method to determine street priorities for optimal repair.
A question and answer period followed,with appreciation expressed for the
presentation.
B.City of Loveland Transit (COLT)Service.On February 8,2000,the Town
Board approved funding in the amount of $6,000 for a one-year pilot program
for COLT.Due to the low utilization of this service,COLT recommended
ceasing this service at the end of December,2000.Town Administrator
Widmer concurred with the recommendation and paid a pro-rated invoice in
the amount of $4,000.As included in the Budget,an additional day has been
added to the Special Transit Contract.
C.Stamey Resignation.Community Development Director Stamey has
officially resigned to accept a job for the Town of Erie.Sr.Planner Joseph
has been named Acting Community Development Director,and the position
will not be advertised at this time.
Board of Trustees —January 9,2001 —Page 4
D.Business License Statistics.For informational purposes,an analysis of all
business licenses issued from 1995 through 2000 was distributed.
E.Customer Service Postcard.Mayor Baudek introduced his new customer
service program:a postage paid postcard that includes a comment section
and poses questions all relative to an employee’s assistance.The postcard is
self-addressed to the Mayor and all comments are strictly confidential.
Distribution points include all Municipal Building reception desks,including the
Police Dept.,and Special Events,Museum and Senior Center.It will also be
included with all Building Permits.
4.EXECUTIVE SESSION.Request to enter Executive Session to discuss property
negotiations.It was moved and seconded (Barker/Newsom)the Board enter
executive session and it passed unanimously.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting to
Executive Session at 8:27 p.m.
hn Baudek,Mayor
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk