HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2002-11-26‘Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,November 26,2002
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 26th day of November,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
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 opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Habecker read a Denver Post article concerning elk,elk habitat,and RMNP,noting
the inaccuracies of the article.
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated November 12,2002.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Light and Power,November 14,2002:
1.2003 Proposed Electric Rate Increase —Set public hearing on January
14,2003.
2.Baldpate-Big Owl Three-Phase Update —Change Order,$20,385.00.
3.Decorative Streetlight Replacement Program —Selection of “Town
Commons”style fixture and light specifications.
4.Policy/Procedure Manual Revision —Fee Assessment on Special
Meter Reads.
5.Electric Thermal Storage Heater Program —Eliminate Rebate.
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B.Public Works,November 21,2002:
1.Mary’s Lake Raw Water Pump Project —Construction Management
Scope of Services with Cornerstone Engineering,$59,100.00.
2.Cardboard Recycling Project —To be discontinued November 30,
2002.
3.E.V.R.P.D.and Park School District—Approval of the lease of 135 ac.
ft.of water for 2003.
Trustee Barker stated that at the Public Works Committee meeting,the Committee was
assured that the Town would have sufficient water to execute the water lease.Additionally,
all parties are aware that should the Town require the 135 ac.ft.of leased water,the Town’s
requirements would take precedence.
4.Resolution #36-02 -New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License filed by Joshua
Henderson,dba THE REDSTONE RESTAURANT,225 W.Riverside Drive
(former Post Office Café)—Set public hearing on January 14,2003.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)that the consent agenda be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
REVISED PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE PRESENTATION.Town Attorney White
reported that based upon a recent Colorado Court of Appeals case,a notice
must be posted for any meeting at which a quorum of the Town Board,Planning
Commission,or Board of Adjustment is in attendance,or expected to be in
attendance where public business is discussed.As stated in the Act,there is no
need to post notice of “any chance meeting or social gathering in which
discussion of public business is not the central purpose.”
Thus,to ensure that all meetings are posted if required,individual Trustees
are to inform the Town Clerk’s Office of any invitation they receive in their
capacity as Trustee,Planning Commissioner,or Board of Adjustment
Member.The notice must be posted with a 24-hour notice.
2.2003 PAY PLAN PROPOSAL —APPROVAL.In a memorandum dated
November 22Id,Town Administrator Widmer briefed the Trustees on the 2003
Pay Plan proposal:
Market Analysis.With the exception of Light and Power positions,the
Town’s market cities include Brighton,Commerce City,Louisville,Lafayette,
Castle Rock,Durango,Golden,Parker,and Steamboat Springs.Light and
Power market cites include Ft.Collins,Ft.Morgan,Fountain,Glenwood
Springs,Gunnison,La Junta,Lamar,Longmont and Loveland.The data
indicates that some positions should be re-graded to respond to changing
market conditions.However,due to economic considerations,staff is
recommending postponing any adjustment until at least the second quarter of
2003.
COLA.The Consumer Price Index (CPI)for January —June,2002 shows a
2.2%increase over the same period a year ago.As final figures for 2002 will
not be received until February,2003,staff is recommending a COLA increase
of 1.9%be applied to all positions for 2003.The COLA for 2002 was 3.8%.
Merit Pay.Merit Pay is to reward quality service and motivate higher
levels of performance.Staff is recommending a merit pool of 1.1%of payroll
for 2003.The merit pool for 2002 was 1.8%.
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Trustee Habecker questioned,and Town Administrator Widmer confirmed,that
Town employees understand current budget considerations.It was moved and
seconded (Gillette/Newsom)the 2003 Pay Plan be approved as presented,
and it passed unanimously.
3.SIGN CODE SECTION FOR OUTSIDE DISPLAYS —RECONSIDERATION.
Mayor Baudek stated that pursuant to Trustee Doylen’s request for
reconsideration of this item,it was returned.Trustee Doylen stated that an
improved definition of “outdoor display”is in order.And questioned whether
enforcement could be delayed through May lst?Town Attorney White suggested
that,with proper procedure,this section be removed from the adopted Sign
Code.Discussion followed on the number of complaints received,and the
reaction thereto.Concluding all discussion,it was moved and seconded
(Doylen/Newsom)#1 —the “outdoor display”section be referred to the
Planning Commission for deletion from the adopted Sign Code,and #2 —in
order for the Town Board reconsider the need for outdoor displays,and
how to regulate same,outdoor displays be referred to the Community
Development Committee.The motion passed unanimously.
4.APPOINTMENT —ESTES VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD.Mayor Baudek
introduced the appointment of Julie Parker,replacing Al Wasson,completing a 4-
yr.term,beginning 1/1/03,and expiring 12/31/03.It was moved and seconded
(Newsom/Doylen)Julie Parker be so appointed to the Estes Valley Public
Library Board,and it passed unanimously.The Board noted Mr.Wasson’s
valued contribution to the Library District.
5.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Agency Meetings.Town Administrator Widmer reported on
intergovernmental agency meetings where information is exchanged.Pursuant
to these meetings,the Trustees will receive a presentation and consider a Project
Agreement for an Elk and Vegetation Management Study in December.The
Town should have a positive impact in writing the Plan.
B.Northern Colorado Regional Cities Meeting.Administrator Widmer and Town
Attorney White reported on this meeting where the Water Resources Engineer
was the speaker.In summary,the drought is not over;agencies are studying
alternatives;and additional water storage sources must be developed.
Transportation was also discussed and most front-range cities are contemplating
forming a regional transportation authority.Such action would require an election
of all participating cities.Estes Park is not included at this time,however,should
the Town so desire,they could join.
Mayor Baudek noted that due to the upcoming holiday schedule,the Town Board Meeting
scheduled December 24,2002 has been cancelled.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 7:48
p.m.
hn Baudek,Mayor
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk