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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2004-10-26Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,October 26,2004 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 26th day of October,2004. Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek. Present:John Baudek,Mayor Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem Trustees David Habecker Lori Jeffrey-Clark Chuck Levine Wayne Newsom Bill Pinkham Also Present:Randy Repola,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.and all who desired,recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS Speaking as a member of the Larimer County Open Lands Board,Trustee Jeffrey-Clark announced a Small Grants Program open to individuals,neighborhood groups, homeowners’associations,irrigation companies,school groups,non-profit and other appropriate local organizations for small projects that enhance open lands,trails and natural areas.Applications are due December 16,2004 and information may be obtained by contacting Trustee Jeffrey-Clark or the County’s website at www.co.larimer.co.us/parks/openlands/smallgrants_2005htm Trustee Pinkham suggested meeting attendees announce whether or not they are a resident of the Town proper when addressing the Board.Mayor Baudek concurred, however,the announcement would not prevent anyone from speaking. Trustee Levine commented on the recent Beat Lake Ribbon-cutting Event held in RMNP where Mayor Baudek,Trustee Pinkham,Administrator Repola and he participated;the event was well attended and all were encouraged to experience the improved roadway. Mayor Baudek announced downtown Halloween activities on Sunday,from 5:00-9:00 p.m.,and on 11/26,the Catch the Glow Christmas Parade is planned.All residents should have received Public Notice for the proposed electric rate increase;the public hearing is scheduled at the 11/9 Town Board meeting.Additional comments were heard on Amendment 37 —Renewable Energy —that is on the 11/2 Ballot (impacts to the Town and PRPA,renewable resources,and wind energy). Board of Trustees —October 26,2004 —Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1.Town Board Minutes dated October 12,2004. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Utilities,October 14,2004,2004: 1.Budgeted Expenditures: a.2005 Jeep Liberty,4x4 —Pro Chrysler Jeep,$12,959 b.Light and Power Shop Roof Maintenance —Estes Park Painting, $16,000. c.Water Line Replacements (Upper Broadview &Devils Gulch Rd.)—Kitchen &Co.,$132,643. d.Crystal Water Tank Building Replacement —US Chemical, $17246.07. B.Public Works,October 21,2004: 1.Budgeted Equipment Purchase -Swaploader Snowplow Dump Truck,International Truck &Engine Corp.,$130,796. 4.Estes Valley Planning Commission,October 19,2004 (acknowledgement only). It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Levine)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 listed below,and,as there was no public testimony,Mayor Baudek closed the public heating. 1.CONSENT ITEMS: 1.SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAPS. A.Solitude Condominiums II,Supplemental Map #1,Lot 2, Solitude Subdivision,Crystal Creek Development, Inc./Applicant. B.Solitude Condominiums I,Supplemental Map #2,Lot 1,Solitude Subdivision,Fish Creek Properties,LLC/Applicant. C.Coldwater Condominiums,Supplemental Map #1,Lot 1, Stauffer Subdivision,Hillery Parrack/Applicant. 2.PRELIMINARY &FINAL CONDOMINIUM MAPS: A.Antlers Pointe Condominiums,Preliminary &Final Condominium Map,Lot 2,Block 5,Fall River Estates,Gerald L. Sobotka/Appl icant. 3.MINOR SUBDIVISIONS: A.Moinat Subdivision,Lot 26A,Little Prospect Mountain Addition, David Moinat/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Habecker)items I.A.,B.,C.,2.A.,and 3.A. be approved,and it passed unanimously. 2.ACTION ITEMS: 1.LIQUOR LICENSING:PUBLIC HEARING -NEW HOTEL & RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FILED BY CISCOS, Board of Trustees —October 26,2004 —Page 3 INC.,dba CISCOS,507 BIG THOMPSON AVE..#300 (Stanley Village Shopping Center).Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing and reviewed procedure.Town Clerk O’Connor presented the Application and confirmed the Town has not received any communications or evidence in support or opposition to the application,and required T.l.P.S. training has been scheduled on 12/12/04.Comments were heard from Deborah and Gary Thelander/Applicants,who provided personal background information.They plan on adding staff to ensure proper and legal liquor service for the patio area.Trustee Habecker confirmed that the Police Dept.does check liquor establishments,and he encouraged the Applicants to properly train/manage their employees.Mr.Thelander confirmed that customers will be required to provide a photo ID or alcoholic beverages will not be sold to them.There being no further testimony,Mayor Baudek closed the Public Hearing.Stating the Board of Trustees finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are not met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood and that the desires of the adult inhabitants are for the granting of this liquor license,it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Doylen)the New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License application filed by Ciscos,Inc.be approved,and it passed unanimously. 2.VISITOR CENTER FACILITY BUILDING DESIGN —REQUEST APPROVAL.Communications Director Marsh commented on the public sessions conducted by staff seeking comment on the building design. Steve Lane/Basis Architecture gave a PowerPoint presentation for the recommended design and estimated construction budget.Parking has been increased by 40 new spaces for a total of 300 spaces;the main floor is 5,590 sq.ft.,and the second floor is 3,110 sq.ft.for a total of 8,700 sq. ft.Cost estimates are $108/sq.ft.or $940,000 and,with parking on the north side of the river,the project estimate is $1 .537 Million.Construction time-frame is 6-7 months for construction drawings,submittals,etc.and an early Spring construction start-up.If construction begins in May,an estimate of 7 months was given for the building construction;the site work depends on the actual start/up.Construction estimates are based on very recent construction projects,and Mr.Lane is confident on the above estimate and that a guaranteed maximum price could be negotiated with a building contractor.Trustee Habecker commented that estimates appear to be within reason and parking is essential.Administrator Repola added that this item is a 2-part project—the building and parking,and parking discussions are underway with EPURA.The next phase of this project is the completion of development plan construction documents and general contractor negotiation for a guaranteed maximum price,and Mr.Lane quoted a price of $80,000.Discussion followed on the pre-qualification process for general contractors,and it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Pinkham)the next phase of this project be approved, authorizing an expenditure of $80,000 for Basis Architecture to complete the development plan,construction documents,and general contractor negotiation with the goal of obtaining a guaranteed maximum price,and it passed unanimously.The Board complimented Mr.Lane for his work on this project. 3.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT. Sales Tax Report.Staff has confirmed that the fluctuation in the sales tax revenues is common relative to double-payments being reported in the grocery category.Indications are that sales tax revenues in September were sound,and year-to-date projections are as anticipated. Board of Trustees —October 26,2004 —Page 4 Following completion of aN agenda items,Mayor Baudek noted that the Town Board meeting scheduled December 28,2004 has been cancelled,and he adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. £4’ohn Baudek,Mayor Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk