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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2002-05-14/Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,May 14,2002 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 14th day of May,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 called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.and Father Paul Garrett, President/Estes Park Interfaith Council,offered a Dedication and Invocation celebrating the opening of the New Town Board Room.Mayor Baudek offered a brief history of Trustees,Municipal Judges,and Department Heads beginning with 1974 when the former Board Room was put into service. Mayor Baudek presented a Proclamation to the Larimet County Dept.of Human Services and area families declaring and celebrating the month of May as “Foster Care Month”in Estes Park. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Habecker commented on the number of trees that ate dead or dying along Highway 36,and encouraged the Town to investigate this observable fact. 1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1.Town Board Minutes dated April 23,2002. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Community Development,April 25,2002: Museum Dept.: 1.Car Show Committee request to use Bond Park July 4th.Changed location from Bond Park to the Town’s Public Works Building/Hwy. 34. B.Public Safety,May 2,2002. Board of Trustees —May 14,2002 -Page 2 C.Light &Power,May 9,2002: 1.Causeway Conduit Repairs,R.C.Heath,$14,154.00. 2.Fall River Hydro Plant Pedestrian Trail Scope of Services, Cornerstone Engineering &Surveying,$9,850.00. 4.Estes Park Housing Authority,March 13,2002 (acknowledgment only). 5.Estes Valley Board of Adjustment,May 7,2002 (acknowledgement only). 6.Estes Valley Planning Commission,April 16,2002 (acknowledgement only). 7.Resolution #11-02 CDOT &Town Causeway/Fish Creek Intersection Project. 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 stated he would open the Public Hearing(s)should the Town Board,Applicant(s),Staff or the Public desire to speak on a particular item.A formal Public Hearing will be conducted as follows: A.Mayor —Open Public Hearing B.Staff Report C.Public Testimony D.Mayor —Close Public Hearing E.Motion to Approve/Deny 1.BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT.Lots 2 and 3,Ten Brook Resubdivision,Stephen P.Chamberlain/Applicant.Correct existing encroachment (Continued from April 9,2002). 2.SPECIAL REVIEW.Lot 1,Mary’s Lake Subdivision,Rocky Mountain Church/Applicant.Construction of a structure to house worship,office and gathering functions,and Ordinance 5-02 vacating a utility easement. 3.PRELIMINARY CONDOMINIUM MAP,Lot 2,Solitude Subdivision, Fish Creek Properties,LLC/Applicant.Construction of 10 overnight accommodation cabins. 4.PRELIMINARY CONDOMINIUM MAP,Lot 3,Solitude Subdivision, Fish Creek Properties,LLC/Applicant.Construction of 7 overnight accommodation cabins. 5.PRELIMINARY CONDOMINIUM MAP,Lot 4,Solitude Subdivision, Fish Creek Properties,LLC/Applicant.Construction of 7 overnight accommodation cabins. 6.PRELIMINARY CONDOMINIUM MAP,Lot 5,Solitude Subdivision, Fish Creek Properties,LLC/Applicant.Construction of 5 overnight accommodation cabins. There being no testimony,it was moved and seconded (Newsom/Jeffrey-Clark) Planning Commission Consent Items #1 through 6 be approved,and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees —May 14,2002 -Page 3 2.ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARING:NEW HOTEL &RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FILED BY JOSÉ “TRINI”GONZALES-RUIZ,dba CASA GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT,210 E.Elkhorn Ave.,Units 206 and 220.Mayor Baudek opened the public hearing and reviewed procedure. Town Clerk O’Connor presented the Application,confirmed that all documents are in order and that no communications have been received regarding this application.Priscilla Lujan served as Mr.Gonzales-Ruiz’ interpreter and both were introduced.As there was no further testimony, Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing.Trustee Barker cautioned the Applicant against selling liquor to minors and adhering to Liquor Laws. Trustee Habecker questioned whether the need of an interpreter for this hearing could cause any problems in explaining rules and regulations to the Applicant’s clientele,and the Mr.Gonzales-Ruiz explained that his spouse does speak English and he assured the Board they will comply with all liquor regulations.As there was no opposition,Mayor Baudek closed the 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,it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Barker)the Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License filed by Jose T.Gonzales-Ruiz,dba CASA GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT BE APPROVED,and it passed unanimously. 2.FRIENDS OF STANLEY HALL AGREEMENT —MOTION TO APPROVEIDENY.Town Administrator Widmer reviewed the Agreement whereby FOSH would transfer $475,435±to the Town for use in the promotion and development of cultural and performing arts within the Estes Valley.Pertinent points of the Agreement were reviewed,and staff confirmed that this gift is exempt from lABOR funds.Bennett Penn/FOSH Representative congratulated the Board on the new room and provided background information leading up to this Agreement.It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Doylen)the Agreement between the Friends of Stanley Hall,Inc.and the Town be approved,and it passed unanimously. 3.EMPLOYEE HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM -MOTION TO APPROVE/DENY.Pursuant to previous Town Board action,Assistant Town Administrator Repola updated the Trustees on this program and reviewed employee survey results:of all respondents,92%currently live within the area;75%own their home;of the 25%that live outside the defined area, four reside in the Loveland area,and one in Ft.Collins.Trustee Newsom: questioned how employees currently renting Town housing would be affected,and Ass’t.Repola responded that as their lease expires,the units would most likely be made available for this program.Trustee Jeffrey-Clark questioned how many other Colorado municipalities utilize a similar program,and staff responded Commerce City and Summit County currently have programs in place,and other mountain communities provide housing subsidies.Trustee Habecker stated that the proposal includes Town rental fees that are $150 lower than market value,the Town would contribute $150,and the employee would contribute up to $95 every two weeks,thus the Town is subsidizing $350/mo.,for a yearly expenditure of $3,600/yr.for the Town.There were no audience comments.Mayor Baudek noted that it is critical to retain good employees.Trustee Doylen stated that the Town’s ability to provide services depends on the people who work here,and that the Estes Park Housing Authority is attempting to assist in the affordable housing market.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)the Employee Home Ownership Program for Town employees be approved.Trustee Habecker stated he does not support the program,as, Board of Trustees —May 14,2002 -Page 4 in his opinion,this proposal is not the proper method.If the Town supports a housing a program,such should be funded and not tied into the Town’s housing units.Trustee Barker noted his support,cautioning that prior to broadening the program,any affect be reviewed upon the market rate.Staff commented that the only limit to participation is what the Town believes it can afford in the annual budget,and requested that if the Trustees support the program in concept,they give staff flexibility to implement the program. Additionally,there is no reason the program must be tied into current renters,and confirmed that this program is intended as an employee incentive.Concluding all testimony,the motion passed by the following votes:those voting “Yes”Trustees Barker,Doylen,Gillette,Jeffrey-Clark, and Newsom.Those voting “No”Trustee Habecker. 4.APPOINTMENT OF JOAN L.SAPP TO THE KNOLL CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COUNCIL.Mayor Baudek requested approval to appoint Joan Sapp to said Council.Ms.Sapp is the fourth citizen member.It was moved and seconded (Barker/Gillette)Joan L.Sapp be so appointed,and it passed unanimously. 5.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT. A.Town Board Room.Administrator Widmer expressed his appreciation to Co-Team Leaders Linnane and O’Connor for managing the remodeling project;Sievers who managed construction;Kraft and Matzke who managed the AV;Channel 8 staff who have trained to operate the equipment;Charter Communications for installing the cable;Roger Thorp and Joe Calvin/Thorp Assoc.for their architectural services,and to Randy DiMarlo/Heath Const.for the fine construction crew. B.Sales Tax Report.March statistics are down 9%from ‘01,and year- to-date figures indicate a 9.9%decrease from ‘01.In factoring-in December statistics,revenues are down approximately 8%.This downward trend is evident across the state,and this trend will affect the ratcheting affect relative to TABOR and the Reinvestment Fund. C.False Alarm Incidents.Reported on two potential bio-hazard incidents that occurred on Sunday evening when a citizen brought a suspected substance (potentially anthrax)to the Municipal Building. The substance was tested with negative results,and praise was given to the Fire and Police Departments and the Loveland HazMat Team for their emergency response and superior action.There was no threat to humans or the building.If a suspicious substance is found,citizens are encouraged to leave the substance alone and call 911. Mayor Baudek thanked Thorp Associates and Heath Construction for their work on the Board Room. There being no further business,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. D n Baudek,Mayor Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk