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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2002-04-23,Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,April 23,2002 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 23rd day of April,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. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS None. 1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1.Town Board Minutes dated April 9,2002. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Light and Power,April 11,2002: 1.Vehicle Purchase,$22,000 —Estes Park Auto Mall 4.Resolution #9-02 —Set public hearing date of May 14,2002 to consider New Hotel &Restaurant Liquor License application filed by Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant,210 E.Elkhorn Ave. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the consent agenda be approved,and it passed unanimously. I A.PLANNING COMMISSION CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): Mayor Baudek stated he would open a Public Hearing if the Town Board, Applicant(s),Staff or the Public desires to speak on the following item: 1.CONDOMINIUM MAP.Final Condominium Map,Victorian Antlers, Lot 2,Block 1,Lone Pine Acres Subdivision,Bradley &Eunice Board of Trustees -April 23,2002 -Page 2 Witt/Applicants.As there were no persons wishing to address this item,it was moved and seconded (Newsom/Habecker)the Victorian Antlers Final Condominium Map be approved,contingent upon Items 1-4 as described in the Staff Report dated April 19,2002, and it passed unanimously. 2.ACTION ITEMS: ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK -PRESENTATION OF ELK MANAGEMENT STUDY.RMNP Representative Czarnowski commented that this presentation will update the Board on research dealing with elk and vegetation management.The Park has made no decisions at this time;full and open public participation is mandated and will be followed;and,any decisions will be made on the best available science;and the Park desires involvement of major adjacent landowners and the Forest Service,DOW,and the Towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake.Mr.Czarnowski introduced Therese Johnson who gave the presentation that reviewed timeline, vegetation conditions,elk viewing,human-elk conflicts,wildlife viewing in Town,and chronic wasting disease.In conclusion,the “Adaptive Management Approach”was reviewed. Trustee questions and/or comments included:elk impact to other species; confirmation that RMNP contains the highest density not population of elk; resultant impact when predators are eliminated;confirmation that this type of Official Management Plan is used nationally;the Park’s interim plan for removal of deer and elk for those animals affected by chronic wasting disease;statistics that the elk herd in RMNP was verified as “quite healthy”; request that the RMNP use discretion in making assumptions relative to development and its “perceived”negative impact to the elk—Ms.Johnson stated results obtained thus far do not suggest development is hindering elk; counting methodology;property rights;and hunting. Audience comments were heard from Brian Johnson. In summary,the Board expressed their support of the process,including Town representation as an equal partner,and trust that political concerns should not override the science.Mayor Baudek expressed the Board’s appreciation to the RMNP for their report. 2.PUBLIC HEARING:ADOPTION OF NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE,2002 EDITION,ORDINANCE #4-02.Mayor Baudek opened the public hearing, and Light and Power Director Matzke briefed the Trustees on adoption of the National Electric Code (published every three years).The Municipal Code currently requires that commercial wiring be installed in metallic conduit except for freestanding structures served by one electric meter in the Commercial Outlying (CC)Zone.Staff is recommending the Municipal Code be revised to extend the exception of freestanding structures served by one electric meter in all zoning districts except the Downtown Commercial (CD) Zone.Town Attorney White read Ordinance #4-02.Clarification followed on the requirement of wiring in conduit,and how electrical inspections during the interim period between when the Town and State individually adopt the Code.As there were no persons offering testimony,Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing.It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Jeffrey-Clark) Ordinance #4-02 for the adoption of the National Electric Code,2002 Edition be approved,and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees -April 23,2002 -Page 3 3.SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION —ESTES VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT.Town Clerk O’Connor presented said application and explained that the Municipal Code authorizes administrative approval of special event permits contingent upon there being no protests.In his letter dated April 17th LaRoy Seaver urged the Board to deny the application based on the inappropriateness of a public tax-supported agency requesting a liquor permit and that this request offends the public image of the community.Library Director Volz reported that a Wine &Cheese Party is planned May 4th to celebrate completion of the expansion to the Library.If need be relative to minors,staff will check IDs.There were no liquor incidents with the Library’s previous permit.Following discussion,it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Habecker)the Special Event Liquor Application submitted by the Estes Valley Public Library District be approved,and it passed unanimously. 4.APPOINTMENTS TO KNOLL CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COUNCIL.Mayor Baudek requested the following be appointed: •3 Citizens-at-Large -Bud Hampton,Jacque Oldham,and Tobi Hale •3 Town Staff Personnel -Bob Joseph/Chairman,Bill Linnane and Betty Kilsdonk •I Downtown Business Representative -Kelly Brown •1 League of Women Voters Representative -Louise Lindsey •1 Town Trustee -Lori Jeffrey-Clark •I EPURA Representative -Wil Smith,Exec.Dir. It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)the appointments listed above be approved,and it passed unanimously. 5.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT. A.Resolution #10-02 —Purchase of 100 acre-feet of Colorado-Big Thompson Project water.Town Attorney White reported on an Agreement to purchase said water from the NCWCD for $10,000/unit, for a total expenditure of $1,000,000.The contract was negotiated pursuant to direction from the Public Works Committee.The price is under-market and Attorney White is recommending approval.The Resolution authorizes the Mayor and Town Clerk to execute the Temporary Use Permit.Town Attorney White requested authorization to execute the Agreement when prepared.Stating that the purchase is a sound investment,the purchase price/unit is favorable,funding is provided by developer water rights fees,and confirming that this pro active approach is not being taken pursuant to a shortage of water,it was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)Resolution #10-02 be approved,including authorization of Town Attorney White to execute the Agreement,and the motion passed unanimously. B.Friends of Stanley Hall Agreement.Town Administrator Widmer presented said Agreement,and provided background information. Approval will be considered at the May Town Board meeting. $475,000 in FOSH funds are available for transfer to the Town.In brief, the Town may use the funds as partial funding for the design and construction of a facility for the presentation of performing arts.The term of the Agreement is four years;however,should the Town determine that a facility is not feasible,two options have been included: donate the funds to any non-profit organization whose primary focus is within the Estes Valley and whose non-profit purpose involves the performing arts.If the Town determines that here is no appropriate organization,the Town may donate the funds to an organization located Board of Trustees -April 23,2002 -Page 4 within the Northern Colorado area.Administrator Widmer requested the Town Board submit any comments/revisions as soon as possible. C.Sales Tax Report.Compared to 2001,February revenues are down 10%,and year-to-date revenues are down 7.7%.This is the worst first quartet in over 15 yeats,thus capital projects not yet purchased or encumbered have been placed on hold for the next 3 months.A list of potential additional budget cuts equal to 5%to covet the deficit has been requested from Dept.Heads.Trustees Habecker and Barker requested the advertising budget remain as originally approved,and perhaps augmented. D.Town Board Room Remodeling Project.Construction is nearing completion,and the next Board Meeting (May 14th)should take place in the new Board Room.Mayor Baudek reflected on the numerous and varied business dealings conducted in the current Board Room. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m. Baudek,Mayor Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk