HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2004-09-28Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,September 28,2004
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 28th day of September,
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,Assistant 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 those who desired to
participate recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Trustee Jeffrey-Clark announced she would speak as a private citizen and she
presented Weeblos Den 13.A Citizenship Lesson was conducted and following the
lesson,Ms.Jeffrey-Clark noted her dismay in Trustee Habecker’s position concerning
not participating in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Richard Clark expressed his opinion regarding Trustee Habecker’s position as well,
and the lack of support thereto.
Trustee Habecker commented that he does not dispute the Pledge;however,he
believes in separation between religion and government.Descent is the highest form
of patriotism,and he reserves the right to protest the “under God”portion of the Pledge.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Mayor Baudek read a letter from Town Administrator Widmer announcing his retirement
effective December 10,2004.Until 12/10/04,Mr.Widmer will be on administrative
leave.The Board commended Mr.Widmer’s successful tenure with the Town.
Mayor Baudek also called attention to upcoming Budget Study Sessions,all of which,
are open to the public:October 1,15,and 22nd;9:00-Noon,in the Board Room.
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated September 14,2004.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
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A.Public Safety,September 23,2004:
1.Video Camera System,Homeland Security Grant,$86,060.
2.Elkhorn Street Closure —Halloween Activities,October 31st
4.Estes Valley Planning Commission,September 21,2004 (acknowledgement
only).
5.Resolution #14-04 setting public hearing date of October 26,2004 for New
Hotel &Restaurant Liquor License Application filed by CISCOS,INC.,dba
CISCOS,509 Big Thompson Ave.,F140,Deborah and Gary Thelander.
6.Motion to set a public hearing date of November 9,2004 on proposed rate
changes for Light and Power customers.
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.Trustee
Doylen requested Item 2.A.be removed from the Consent Agenda and voted upon
separately.Habecket requested Items 2.C.and D.be removed and also voted
upon separately.
As there were no persons wishing to speak,Mayor Baudek closed the public
hearing.
1.CONSENT ITEMS:
1.REZONING.
A.Lot 9,Amended Plat of Lots 10-17,and a portion of Lots 1,6,8
and 9,Elkhorn Club Estates,John &Connie Westley —
WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT.
2.SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAPS.
A.Vista Ridge Condominiums,Supplemental Condominium Map,
Phase IV,Lot 2,Vista Ridge Subdivision,Estes Investors,
LLC/Applicant.
B.Sundance Condominiums,Supplemental Condominium Map #1,
Tract 69B of the First Replat of Tract 69,Fall River Addition,
Brian Murphy,LLC/Applicant.
C.Park River West Condominiums,Supplemental Condominium
Map,Phase XV,Lots I and 2,Park River West Subdivision,
Richard H.Wille Trust/Applicant.
D.Ranch Meadow II Condominiums,Supplemental Condominium
Map,Phase Ill,Lot 16,Ranch Meadow Subdivision,Richard H.
Wille Trust/Applicant.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Jeifrey-Clark)Consent Items l.A.and 2.
B.be approved,and it passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Levine)Consent Item 2.A.be
approved,and it passed with Trustee Doylen Abstaining.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Pinkham)Consent Items 2.C.and D.be
approved,and it passed with Trustee Habecker Abstaining.
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2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Public Information and Input Sessions.Two public sessions ate
scheduled:Thursday,9/30 at 7:00 p.m.,to unveil preliminary plans for
the new Visitors Center.Steve Lane/Basis Architecture will give the
formal presentation.Tuesday,10/05 at 7:00 p.m.discussion on
Business License Issues—Vacation Homes and Condominiums.Staff ]intends to share issues and gather additional input from the audience
prior to presentation of an Ordinance to the Community Development
Committee November 4th
2.REQUEST TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion:It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Levine)the Town Board
enter into Executive Session pursuant to the Items 2.A.and B.
described below,and it passed unanimously:
A.24-6-402(4)(b),C.R.S.—Conference with Town Attorney White for the
purpose of receiving legal advice on the following specific legal
question:Chamber of Commerce;and
B.24-6-402(4)(f),C.R.S.—For discussion of a personnel matter;and not
involving any specific employees who have requested discussion of the
matter in open session;any member of the Town Board (or body);the
appointment of any person to fill an office of the Town Board (or body);
or personnel policies that do not require discussion of matters personal
to particular employees.
Mayor Baudek declared a 5-minute recess at 7:34 p.m.,and adjourned the meeting to
Executive Session.
Mayor Baudek reconvened the meeting to Open Session at 8:33 p.m.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR POSITION.
It was moved and seconded (Newsom?Levine)Randy Repola be named Town
Administrator and that Mayor Baudek be authorized to negotiate a 1-yr.contract.
Trustees noted they are confident in Mr.Repola’s skills,energy and commitment.
Communication is uppermost and the return of ‘Trustee Updates’was encouraged.
The motion passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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2John Baudek,Mayor
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk