HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2004-02-24Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,February 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 February,2004.
Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek.
Present:John Baudek,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Trustees Jeff Barker
Stephen W.Gillette
Lori Jeffrey-Clark
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Absent:David Habecker,Trustee
G.Wayne Newsom,Trustee
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Iolanthe Oprea,a 9-yr.resident,read from a prepared statement commenting on and
seeking a smoking ban in Estes Park.Ms.Oprea was referred to the Town Clerk to
discuss a citizen initiative petition.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Mayor Baudek reported on the recent visit from a contingent from Monteverde,Costa
Rica and that an Agreement was executed that officially names Estes Park and
Monteverde International Sister Cities.The exchange will be advantageous to both
municipalities in terms of schools,cultural exchanges,etc.The process will be
completed when an Estes Park contingent visits Monteverde in the near future.
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated February 10,2004.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Utilities,January 27,2004:
1.Electric Rate Study Scope of Services,Black &Veatch,$30,000.
2.Tree-Trimming Project,Asplundh Tree Expert Co.,not-to-exceed
$70,000.
3.Light and Power Departmental Policy Manual Revision —
Discontinuance of Service (1-4).
4.Water Shop Retaining Wall Project Scope for Design and
Construction Management,Cornerstone Engineering,$5,132.
5.Water System Vulnerability Assessment Scope of Services,
Pinkerton Consulting &Investigation Services,$9,900.
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6.Water Shop Addition and Remodel Project,O’Reilly Construction,
$78,500.
7.Water Tap System Development Fee Study Scope of Services,
Black &Veatch,$15,000.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Barker)the consent agenda be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
I A.PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of):
Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing for the Consent Agenda Item.
1.CONSENT ITEMS:
1.PRELIMINARY &FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAPS.
A.Overlook Condominiums,Final Condominium Map,Lot 2,
Stanley Historic District,Overlook Developers,Inc/Applicant.
As there was no public testimony,Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing,and it
was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the Preliminary and Final
Condominium Map for the Overlook Condominiums be approved contingent
upon the three conditions contained in the Staff Report dated 2/24104,and it
passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.APPOINTMENT OF LYLE POLSON TO MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD,
COMPLETION OF 4-YR.TERM EXPIRING 01/01/06.Mayor Baudek
requested approval of the appointment of Lyle PoIson to the Museum
Advisory Board.Mr.Poison would complete the 4-yr.term vacated by Betty
Lynne Hull.It was moved and seconded (Doyien/Gillette)Lyle Poison be
so appointed,and it passed unanimously.
2.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Fire Incident Report.The Volunteer Fire Dept.was commended for their
efforts in suppressing a fire within 10 minutes at 110 Big Horn Dr.,
downtown.All businesses were open for business within hours and there
were no injuries.Due to the gallant efforts of the Fire Dept.a very serious
incident was avoided.
B.Sales Tax Report.Year-end visits in RMNP were 3.6%above 2002,and
the Town’s sales tax revenues were +2.2%.This percentage equates to
$57,000 in additional revenues.
Mayor Baudek acknowledged students from the 2004 Citizen Information Academy,
and adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk