HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2003-09-23Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,September 23,2003
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 23td day of September,
2003.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:Assistant Town Administrator Repola
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 September 9,2003.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Utilities,September 11,2003:
1.Light and Power Shop Asphalt Paving,Coulson Excavating,
$14,400.
2.Fall River Tank Project Design/Construction Management Scope of
Services,Cornerstone Engineering,$76,000.
B.Public Works,September 18,2003:
1.Knoll-Willows Trail,Phase I,$70,083.00.
2.Fish Creek Trail Change Order (increase to original bid contract),
$56,600.00.
3.Lease for placement of Rooftop Antenna Dish on Municipal Bldg.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the consent calendar be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
Board of Trustees —September 23,2003 —Page 2
1.ORDINANCE #16-03 —ADDING CHAPTER 7.18 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO AN ANIMAL RESCUE OPERATION.Town Attorney White
reported that existing regulations do not provide for the small-scale operation
of animal rescue as an accessory use in residential zoning districts.The use
definition and restrictions were reviewed.Responding to questions from
Trustee Habecker and Jim Baine,Town Attorney White stated the licensee
must be affiliated with a local non-profit organization or a local veterinary clinic
to receive locally abandoned dogs;revocation of the license will be managed
by the Town Clerk’s Office;and,regulation is complaint-based and the
Municipal Court will hear these cases.Attorney White read the ordinance,and
it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Jeffrey-Clark)Ordinance #16-03 be
approved,and it passed with Trustee Habecker voting No”.
2.FULFILLMENT TASK FORCE REPORT/DISCUSSION.Mayor Baudek
announced that the following format would be observed:
•Task Force Presentation
•Public Testimony
•Town Board adjourn to Executive Session
(1)Conference with Town Attorney White for the purpose of
receiving legal advice on the following specific legal questions
under C.R.S.Section 24-6-402(4)(b),and
(2)For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that
may be subject to negotiations,developing strategy for
negotiations,and/or instructing negotiators,under 24-6-402(4)(e).
•Return to Open Session for Town Board discussion.
Mayor Baudek expressed the Board’s appreciation to all Task Force members for
their hard work,dedication,and concern for the community.
Assistant Town Administrator Repola commented on the charge of the Task
Force,which was to recommend future directions for the Town’s Fulfillment
Program.Task Force members include Kathy Asche,Jeff Barker,Deeva
Boleman,Peggy Campbell,Don Cheley,Bruce Grant,Judy Haggard,Kent
Meyer,Al Wasson,and Ted Williams.Town Administrator Widmer served
as the Facilitator,and Town Staff Peter Marsh,Tom Pickering,and Randy
Repola provided technical support.
Task Force Co-Facilitator Peggy Campbell presented the following
recommendations and reviewed same in detail,including reasoning for each:
>Long-Term
>Short-Term
>Equalization Fee
Trustee Barker commended Mayor Baudek and Task Force Members for
their work and commitment in such a short time frame,adding that his
skepticism was not proven out.
Public testimony was heard (generally in support of retaining the distinct
separation between the EPCRA and the Town)from:Lois Smith/Baldpate
Inn,Ken Coleman/Estes Print Works,Marnie Richter/Riverview Pines,Jim
Tawney/Ponderosa Lodge,Craig Bigler/2445 Hwy.66,Deeva Boleman,
Dir./EPCRA,Wayne Chen/940 N.Lane,Jim Baine/340 Davis St.,and
Norman Pritchard.
Board of Trustees —September 23,2003 —Page 3
Concluding all public testimony,it was moved and seconded
(Doylen/Jeifrey-Clark)the Town Board go into Executive Session for a
conference with Town Attorney White for the purpose of receiving legal
advice under C.R.S.Section 24-6-402f4)(b),and determining positions
relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations,etc.under 24-6-
402f4)(e),and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 6:12 p.m.
Mayor Baudek reconvened the meeting to Open Session at 8:49 p.m.,and
following comments from the Town Board (generally in support of a contract
extension)2,a consensus was reached to:(1)extend the existing
contract for 3 months between the EPCRA and the Town,that includes
Town funding for telephone answering and a portion of the Vacation
Planner mailing,and (2)the formation of a Marketing Board.
3.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
Stanley Park Fairgrounds Revitalization Community Meetings.Assistant
Town Administrator Repola reported that 3 meetings have taken place thus
far,with 40-45 people in attendance.The two remaining meetings are
scheduled Wednesday,September 24th and Monday,Sept.2gth at 7:00 p.m.
at the fairgrounds office.
Trustee Habecker responded to Mr.Chen’s previous comments regarding business
licenses,stating that the Town takes such negative customer service very seriously,
encouraging Mr.to Chen to talk to the Administrator.
Trustee Barker commented on the “Patriot Act”and search warrants,encouraging all
citizens to contact their legislators
Trustee Doylen commented on the upcoming High School Homecoming Football
Game,and urged the community to support the 4/0 Bobcats.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 9:13
p.m.
bhn Baudek,Mayor
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
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