HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2002-02-26‘Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,February 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 February,2002.
Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek.
Present:John Baudek,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Trustees Jeff Barker
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:Stephen W.Gillette
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Mayor Baudek expressed his appreciation to Salt Lake City for their impressive job in
hosting the 2002 Olympics.
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Study Session minutes dated February 11,2002,and Town
Board minutes dated February 12,2002.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Light and Power,February 14,2002:
1.Baldpate-Big Owl Three-Phase Upgrade &Big Thompson Three-
Phase Conversion —Approval of construction contract with Hamlin
Electric,$758,935.65.
2.Fall River Hydro Plant —Approval of bridge purchase and
additional site work,Continental Bridge,$34,000.
B.Public Works Committee,February 21,2002:
1.2000/2001 Water Loop Projects —Approval of Change Orders,
$20,082.
2.Municipal Building Receptionist Areas/Completion of alarm system
—Approval of expenditure,$10,600.
3.New Board Room Voting System —Approval of Change Order,
$7,400.
Board of Trustees -February 26,2002 -Page 2
4.Resolution #5-02 -Set public heating date of March 26,2002 to consider
New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Application filed by Fiesta
Mexicana,Inc.,dba FIESTA MEXICANA V,222 E.Elkhorn Ave.(El Centro
Building).
It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Doylen)the consent calendar be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
ESTES VALLEY LAND TRUST —LETTER AGREEMENT &OPEN SPACE
AGREEMENT FOR THE KNOLL PROPERTIES.Town Administrator
Widmer reviewed the agreements as originally presented and reviewed at
the 2/12/02 Town Board meeting.Trustee Doylen noted that these
documents have addressed her concerns.Jim Cram expressed the Land
Trust’s appreciation to the Town Board for their support and consideration.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Newsom)the Letter Agreement and
Open Space Agreement for the Knoll properties with the Estes Valley
Land Trust be approved,and the motion passed unanimously.
Administrator Widmer added that the Master Plan process will be initiated
within the next month,a citizens advisory committee,representing all
segments of the community,will be named,and they will assist in the
planning effort by providing oversight in the planning process.The Board
expressed their appreciation to the EVLT for their efforts on this
project.
2.TREE BOARD —ANNUAL REPORT.Street Supt.Speedlin summarized the
Tree Board’s goals achieved in 2001,and he responded to a question raised
regarding the mixture of latex paint and sand being applied to trees to
mitigate damage caused by wildlife.Dale Verbeck suggested that perhaps
the trees damaged by beaver could be converted into an educational exhibit
for the public.Supt.Speedlin also commented on the main-street trees
where cottonwoods and aspen are being replaced with ash and the Memorial
Program Plaque and information on display adjacent to the Utility Billing
Window.Mayor Baudek expressed the Town Board’s appreciation to
the Tree Board for their efforts on behalf of the Town.
3.ESTES PARK URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY —PRESENTATION OF
2002 PROPOSED WORK PROGRAM.EPURA Chairman Putney presented
and reviewed EPURA’s 2002 Work Program that is focused on the West
Corridor,specifically (1)Redevelopment of the Bob’s Amoco Site,(2)
Performance Park (including a kayak course),and (3)Tallant Park parking.
Costs associated with each project was discussed,and EPURA Exec.Dir.
Smith noted that grant funding is being pursued,as there are insufficient
EPURA funds for construction of these three projects at this time.Trustee
Newsom complimented EPURA for their past projects that benefit tourists and
citizens alike.
4.ESTES PARK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT —ANNUAL REPORT.
Fire Chief Dorman presented the 2002 Year End Reports:Financial,
Training,and Incident Run Reports.The following Officers were re-elected:
Daryl McCown,First Assistant Chief,Larry Pettyjohn,Second Assistant
Chief,Jon Landkamer,Secretary,and Doug Deats,Treasurer.Mayor
Baudek complimented Chief Dorman for the report.
Board of Trustees -February 26,2002 -Page 3
5.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Sates Tax.Year-end 2001 revenues indicate a 4.0%increase from 2000,
and specific sectors were reviewed.The Advertising and Marketing
Departments are working on addressing the downward trends evidenced
in the accommodations and retail sectors in the year-end report.
B.Town Board Room Remodeling Project.Insulation is being installed;
the roof structure has been placed;and the AV equipment will be installed
when all construction is completed.A mid-April completion date is
anticipated.
Following conclusion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 7:45
p.m.
hn Baudek,Mayor
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Li