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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2004-08-24Town of Estes Park,La timer County,Colorado,August 24,2004 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 24th day of August,2004. Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek. Present:John Baudek,Mayor Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem Trustees Lori Jeffrey-Clark, Chuck Levine, Wayne Newsom, Bill Pinkham Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Absent:Trustee Habecker Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.and all recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION: Fire Chief Dorman presented Certificates,and Mayor Baudek presented Plaques,to Rick Emerson and Mike Jones,Light &Power Department Employees.Rick and Mike were commended for their heroic live-saving efforts on the rescue of two accident victims from their vehicle in the Big Thompson River on July 16th. PUBLIC COMMENT None.- TOWN BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Pinkham commented on recent TG articles suggesting CofC Town does group think,do Mayor’s bidding,no one knows who the Town Board are;but he is impressed w/Town Board and Staff —keep customers in mind;may not always get it right,but all doing in Town’s best interest. 1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1.Town Board Minutes dated August 10,2004. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Utilities,August 12,2004: 1.Cornerstone Engineering/Cornerstone Construction Concepts,Inc., $714,049,Fall River corridor 8”Water Line &Storage Tank Project. 4.Estes Valley Board of Adjustment,August 3,2004 (acknowledgement only). Board of Trustees —August 24,2004 —Page 2 5.Estes Valley Planning Commission,August 17,2004 (acknowledgement only). 6.EVRPD Estes Valley Trail Committee:Removal of the 9/04 expiration date on the Town appointment of Community Development Dir.Bob Joseph. 7.Stipulation &Partial Settlement of Expansion of the Local Calling Area. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Pinkham)the Consent Agenda be approved, and it passed unanimously. IA.PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of): Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing for all Consent Agenda Items. 1.CONSENT ITEMS: 1.FINAL SUBDIVISIONS: A.Cito Subdivision,Lot 23,Block 4,Lake View Tracts Subdivision, a Part of Lot 4,Stanley Meadows Addition,Donald &Bonnie Cito/Applicants. B.Sixth Green Estates,Portion of Lot 9,South St.Vram Addition, Robert L.Dekker &William G.Van Horn/Applicants. 2.PRELIMINARY &FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAPS: A.Bear Creek Luxury Condominiums,Units 1 through 6,Building A,Fall River Chalets,SRG Properties,LLC/Applicant. 3.SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAPS: A.Vista Ridge Condominiums,Supplemental Condominium, Phase III,Lot 2,Vista Ridge Subdivision,Estes Investors, LLC/Applicant. B.Thunder Canyon Condominiums,Supplemental Condominium Map #1,Lot 22,Stanley Hills Subdivision P.U.D.,Roy Johnson/Applicant. C.Park River West Condominiums,Supplemental Condominium Map,Phase XIV,Lots 1 and 2,Park River West Subdivision, Richard H.Wille,Trust/Applicant. Trustee Doylen declared a potential conflict of interest with Item 3.A.,and stated she would abstain from discussion or vote on this item.As there was no public testimony,it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Levine)Items I.A.,B.,2.A.,3.B.and C.be approved,and it passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Levine)Item 3.A.be approved,and it passed, with Trustee Doylen Abstaining. 2.ACTION ITEMS: 1.RE-APPOINTMENT OF TWO COMMISSIONERS —ESTES PARK URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY.Mayor Baudek presented Irene Little and Al Wasson for re-appointment,and commented that,contrary to recent comment,citizens located outside Town Limits,are being represented on various Town-appointed Commissions/Committees.It was moved and seconded (Pinkham/Doylen)both Commissioners be re-appointed to 5- yr.terms,expiring 9114109,and it passed unanimously. 2.LIQUOR LICENSING:TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FROM NORMAN & THERESA SCHAIBLE dba THE WOODLANDS,TO GREGG SUNFIELD, Board of Trustees —August 24,2004 —Page 3 dba THE GALLERY RESTAURANT &BAR,205 VIRGINIA DR,#501. Town Clerk O’Connor presented the Transfer of Ownership Application confirming that the Application was filed August 11,2004,Gregg Sunfield is an “Individual”Owner and requited T.I.P.S.Training is of yet unscheduled. Mr.Sunfield commented that the anticipated opening is mid-Sept.;the overall building renovation (former Courtyard)is scheduled for completion May 2006;and David Oehlman is the restaurant’s chef.It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Levine)the Transfer of Ownership be approved,and it passed unanimously. 3.VISITOR CENTER FACILITY REPORT PRESENTATION —STEVE LANE/BASIS ARCHITECTURE.C.V.B.Director Pickering reported that Goal Team #3 was charged with studying the condition of the Visitors Center building to ascertain its effectiveness and efficiency in providing visitor information and customer services to the community,its customers,and residents.Under the Needs Assessment/Facility Review,Architect Steve Lane prepared a comparison on remodeling v.replacement of the structure. Mr.Lane reviewed the Needs Assessment Report dated August 2004,and,in summary,remodeling the existing building is possible,but not recommended. The significant difficulties presented by incorporating the existing structure into an adequately sized facility and the costs associated,make this the less desirable option.Construction of a new facility east of the existing structure provides a better,mote economical solution and has the added benefit of allowing the existing facility to remain operational during construction. •Remodel/Addition Estimate $1,295,000 •New Building Estimate $1,212,000 •South Parking Estimate $445,000 Trustee questions/comments pertained to:demolition costs,age of the existing building,south parking lot and Bureau of Reclamation land/access, highway signage,RMNP involvement relative to transportation,traffic/public safety,building flexibility,future expansion,and partnering with EPURA. Audience comments were heard from Ken Coleman who appreciated the presentation and noted existing negative issues pertaining the current location of the dumpster,window damage from RV’s due to the placement at ground level,and inferior condition of the steps and ramp.Mayor Baudek clarified that once remodeling occurs,all structures must comply with the current Building Code.Bill Van Horn confirmed that the structure was originally constructed in the late seventies for $50,000;recommended a conservative traffic study be conducted;and that the building was constructed to avoid surface water concerns. Considering the cost benefit between a new or remodeled building,Trustee consensus favored a new structure.Town Administrator Widmer confirmed that the next step would be a contract for the design of the building,and project funding would be included in upcoming Budget discussions. 4.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT. A.Economic Indicators Report for June.The Report indicated a 5.8% overall sales tax revenue increase over last year,and the retail category continues to lag.C.V.B.Dir.Pickering commented on a recent Colorado Economic Development Office report where statistics verify Colorado,and particularly Larimer County,is not experiencing an economic upturn. Board of Trustees —August 24,2004 —Page 4 Trustee Newsom noted that the additional parking spaces on MacGregor Ave.have been completed and taking advantage of a Light and Power construction project provides dividends in the future. Mayor Baudek commented:(1)On Thursday,August 26th at 8:30 a.m.,ARD will be presenting an award to the Town and EPURA for Performance Park;(2)The Town will be hosting the Annual CML District 2 Meeting on October 21st.and (3)Baring an emergency,the December 28th Town Board meeting has been cancelled. Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. ,JLL 2’ohn Baudek,Mayor Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk