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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2002-10-08Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,October 8,2002 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 8th day of October,2002. 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 G.Wayne Newsom Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Absent:Lori Jeffrey-Clark,Trustee Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Doug Frisbee and Scott Webermeier,Board of Education Members/Park R-3 School District addressed the Trustees urging the Town oppose Amendment 31 (English Language Issue)based on the proponent’s “one size fits all”premise;financial implications;and potential litigation affecting teachers,principals,and administrators for 10 years.Mr.Webermeier added that Estes Park is celebrating their Hispanic residents and their contributions to this community;however,this issue is a thinly veiled attempt to challenge worthiness of certain groups of people to be involved in a community. Following a question and answer period,it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Gillette)Town Attorney White prepare a Resolution to include language that:Amendment 31 is a “quick fix”to a complicated problem,that an amendment to the State Constitution should not be used in this fashion,local control issues,and unfunded mandate concerns.The motion passed unanimously. The Resolution will be numbered 28-02. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Gillette requested the Board approve a Resolution supporting Larimer County Referred Issue IA concerning Public Health Department Services.The issue requests approval of 0.3 mills for 7 years;at the end of 7 years,the provision will sunset and eliminate this mill levy.Trustees Barker and Habecker posed questions concerning whether the County has considered budget cuts in other areas to retain these health services,and general politics of the State issuing refunds while jeopardizing programs, which in effect are then paid for by taxpayers.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)Town Attorney White prepare a Resolution supporting passage of County issue IA,and it passed by the following votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees Doylen,Gillette and Newsom.Those voting “No”Trustees Barker and Habecker. Trustee Habecker added he is not against Issue 1A,he is opposed to the methodology. The Resolution will be numbered 29-02. Board of Trustees —October 8,2002 -Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1.Town Board Minutes dated September 24,2002. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Community Development,October 3,2002. 4.Estes Park Housing Authority,August 14,2002 (acknowledgment only). 5.Estes Valley Board of Adjustment,September 10,2002 and October 1,2002 (acknowledgement only). 6.Estes Valley Planning Commission,September 17,2002 (acknowledgement only). 7.Appointment.Reappointment of Tamara Jarolimek,Commissioner/Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority,5-yr.term,expiring 09/14/07. It was moved and seconded (DoylentGillette)the consent agenda be approved,and it passed unanimously. I A.PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of): Mayor Baudek opened the Public Heating on all Consent Agenda Items.If the Applicant,Public or Town Board wish to speak to any of these consent items, they will be moved to the “Planning Commission Action Item”Section. 1.CONSENT ITEMS: 1.AMENDED PLATS. A.Lots 3 and 4,Grey Fox Estates,Grey Fox Estates at Cedar Ridge,1st Filing,Richard Barlow/Applicant. B.Lots 100 and 101,Al Fresco Place Addition,David and Ann Racine/Applicants. 2.PRELIMINARY CONDOMINIUM MAPS. A.Solitude Condominiums I and VI,Lots I and 6,Solitude Subdivision,Fish Creek Properties,LLC/Applicant. B.Cedar Ridge Condominiums Ill,Lot 4,Beaver Point,3td Addition,Cedar Ridge at Estes Park,LLC/Applicant. C.Lazy R Cottages Condominium West,Tract 13,Beaver Point, 2 Addition,James Mark Whittlesey/Applicant. 3.FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAPS. A.Supplemental Condominium Map.Phases lii and IV,Park River West Condominiums,Lots 1 and 2,Park River West Subdivision,Richard H.WilIe/Applicant. As there was no testimony,Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing,and it was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)all Planning Commission Consent Items be approved,and it passed unanimously. 2.ACTION ITEMS: A.FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT &WAIVER REQUEST.Vista Ridge,Lot 1,Wildfire Addition,Estes Investors,LLC/Applicant. Board of Trustees —October 8,2002 -Page 3 Trustee Doylen declared a “conflict of interest”stating she would not participate in discussion nor vote.Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing,and Community Development Director Joseph reviewed the staff report,stating the plat divides Lot 1 into three lots.Estes Investors provided an estimate of $197,406.30 for subdivision improvements.The Applicant requested and received a favorable recommendation from the Community Development Committee to waive this financial guarantee.Director Joseph confirmed the Town’s risk is minimal.There being no further testimony,Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing,and it was moved and seconded (Gillette/Barker)the Vista Ridge Final Subdivision Plat,all Planning Commission conditions,restriction required per EVDC 11.4,and Waiver Request be approved,and it passed with Trustee Doylen Abstaining. Trustee Barker commented on a recent Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Estes Park Housing Authority’s Dry Gulch Project,praising Trustee Doylen who has championed the affordable housing cause for the community.Mayor Baudek added that a State Official commented that upon site inspection,“this is the best site ever seen in State of Colorado for an affordable housing project.” 3.REPORTS. A.Sicin Code Revisions —Presentation.Community Development Director Joseph presented a draft copy of said Code and highlighted major revisions.Formal action by the Board of Trustees will be considered at the November 12th Town Board meeting.Draft copies of the proposed Sign Code Revisions are available in the Community Development Office.The Sign Code was originally adopted in 1976.As it operates independently from the EVDC,revisions will only affect property within Town limits.The Planning Commission reviewed a new provision regulating display of goods for sale outside as signage;however,said Commission could not reach consensus and forward a recommendation on this particular provision. Trustee comments were heard concerning:vending machines are not regulated;if adoption of the proposed revisions would cause existing signs to become non-conforming;request for information from various municipalities confirming their sign permit fees;and setbacks as referred to in the EVDC. Following conclusion of the presentation,Director Joseph encouraged citizens to visit with staff on this issue prior to the public hearing. 2.ACTION ITEMS: 1.PURCHASE OF CBT WATER RIGHTS.Town Attorney White reviewed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of 9 CBT water units at $12,000/unit for a total purchase price of $108,000 from the Longmont Country Club.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Barker)the purchase of said CBT units be approved,and it passed unanimously. 2.RESOLUTION #27-02 —INTRODUCTION OF PRELIMINARY 2003 BUDGET. Finance Officer Brandjord introduced said Resolution.The public hearing for adoption of the 2003 Budget is scheduled November 12th.The Town Board Budget Study Sessions for the two-year budget (2003/2004)are planned Board of Trustees —October 8,2002 -Page 4 October 14th and 17th from 3:30-5:30 p.m.Town Board Budcet Meetins are planned October 30th and November 5th from 7:00-1 0:00 p.m.All meetings will be held in the Board Room.It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette) Resolution #27-02 be approved,and it passed unanimously. 3.WINDY GAP TRANSFER ORDINANCE #16-02 —RE-ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS ORDINANCE.Town Attorney White reported that due to substantial changes in the Exhibits (Petitions)attached to Ordinance #15-02 adopted September 24th this Ordinance must be re-adopted.It was moved and seconded (GlIlette/Newsom)Ordinance #16-02 be adopted,and it passed unanimously. 4.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT. A.Notification of Property Owners.At the 9/24 Town Board meeting, Trustee Habecker questioned procedure in notifying property owners on land issues.Staff is suggesting three options:(1)introduce the change at one Town Board meeting and consider approval at the next month’s meeting (similar to the Sign Code Revision);(2)improve the public notice to better explain proposed changes;and (3)add the proposal to the Town website. B.Homer Rouse Trail Dedication.Said Dedication is planned Saturday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m.This trail begins at Lily Lake and ends at Cheley Camp.The Town donated $10,000 toward this project. C.Performance Park.This EPURA Project is progressing and Trustees were encouraged to visit the construction site. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. U 1ohn Baudek,Mayor Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk H