HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2022-04-12Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,April 12,2022
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes
Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held Virtually in said Town of Estes
Park on the 12th day of April,2022.
Present:Wendy Koenig,Mayor
Patrick Martchink,Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees Carlie Bangs
Marie Cenac
Barbara MacAlpine
Cindy Younglund
Scott Webermeier
Also Present:Travis Machalek,Town Administrator,
Jason Damweber,Assistant Town Administrator
Dan Kramer,Town Attorney
Kimberly Disney,Recording Secretary
Absent:None.
Mayor Koenig called the regular meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
REQUEST TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved and seconded (Younglund/MacAlpine)to enter into executive session
to discuss a personnel matter -Section 24-6-402(4)(f)C.R.S.,and not involving:any
specific employees who have requested discussion of the matter in open session;
any member of the Town Board;the appointment of any person to fill an office of
the Town Board;or personnel policies that do not require discussion of matters
personal to particular employees -regarding Town Attorney and Municipal Judge
Annual Evaluation,and it passed unanimously.
The Board entered into executive session at 5:20 p.m.and concluded the executive
session at 6:28 p.m.
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.and all desiring to do so,recited
the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION -VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH.
Mayor Koenig presented a proclamation recognizing the dedication of volunteers of the
Town of Estes Park.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Webermeier)to approve the Agenda as
presented,and it passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
John Meissner/Town citizen made a point of clarification regarding the attendance of
Commissioner Shadduck-McNaIIy previous Estes Park Community Conversations and
stated advertisement in the local newspapers might increase attendance.He also spoke
regarding the Isabella Bird documentary filming project and issues obtaining filming
locations,interviewees for the documentary,and restrictions of Rocky Mountain National
Park staff being filmed.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee comments were heard and have been summarized:Excitement in the proposed
Family Advisory Board appointments and the continuation of the advisory board.
Congratulated Trustee Cenac,Trustee Elect Nelson,and Trustee Webermeier on their
recent elections to the Town Board and thanked all candidates for running.Visit Estes
Park (VEP)received a grant to place an informational kiosk at the Visitor’s Center and
the 2021 VEP Annual report has been completed.Construction has begun on the Larimer
County Behavioral Health Crisis Services Facility.The Platte River Power Authority has
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issued a list of “100 things you can do for renewable energy”as part of their commitment
to have a 100%noncarbon energy mix by 2030.The Estes Park Board of Adjustment met
April 5,2022 and heard two variance requests.The Rooftop Rodeo would be held July 6-
11,2022 and would be streamed on The Cowboy Channel.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Town Administrator Machalek presented his policy governance report for policies 3.3 and
3.7 and reported full compliance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1.Bills.
2.Town Board Minutes dated March 22,2022.
3.Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated February 16,2022
(acknowledgment only).
4.Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated February 17,2022 (acknowledgment only).
5.Estes Park Planning Commission Minutes dated February 15,2022
(acknowledgment only).
6.Resolution 28-22 Intergovernmental Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022 American
Rescue Plan Funding to Support Estes Transit Administration and Operating
Expenses with CDOT,P0 491002884,$51,481 —Budgeted.
7.Resolution 29-22 Intergovernmental Agreement for Fiscal Year Certifications and
Assurances as required for Federal Transit Administration Funding for Public
Transportation with CDOT.
8.Resolution 30-22 Approving the USDA Loan Resolution for the Prospect Mountain
Water Distribution Project.
9.Ordinance 03-22 Amendments to Chapter 17.66 of the Estes Park Municipal Code
Regarding Signs.Request to continue to May 10,2022.
10.Appointments to the Family Advisory Board:
•Jessica Moffett,1-year term expiring April 30,2023
•Debra Avezzano and Nicole White,2-year term expiring April 30,2024
•Deanna Ferrell,Rut Miller,and Susan Yowell,3-year term expiring April 30,
2025
11 .Acceptance of Town Administrator Policy Governance Monitoring Report.
It was moved and seconded (Webermeier/Bangs)to approve tKe Consent Agenda,
and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.RESOLUTION 31-22 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS #1 TO THE
2022 BUDGET.Director Hudson presented Resolution 31-22 to approve budget
appropriations including uncompleted 2021 purchase orders to complete the
acquisition of goods,services ordered in 2021 but not received by the end of the
year,roll-over uncompleted projects underway but not completed in 2021,and
additional items not included in the original 2022 budget.Manager Solesbee clarified
the transportation grant funding roll-over must be used in 2022 and staff intends to
use it for reinstatement of the YMCA brown transit route.It was moved and
seconded (Webermeier/Bangs)to approve Resolution 31-22,and it passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION 32-22 AMENDING RESOLUTION 81-21 AND APPROVING
PROPOSED UPDATES TO PUBLIC WORKS POLICY 842—PARKING PERMITS.
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Manager Solesbee presented Resolution 32-22 to amend Resolution 81-21 and
update Policy 842—Parking Permits.Amendments to Resolution 81-21 consisted of
reduced daily hours of paid parking to end at 5 p.m.and adding the volunteer and
temporary guest permit types.Changes to Policy 842 consisted of eligibility
requirements for the new permit types,minor adjustments to two existing permit
types,and edits to the General Rules section.Manager Solesbee highlighted
cooperation with local entities,the stakeholder working group,and outreach to
downtown businesses.The Board discussed community outreach,parking lot
capacity of the 9-10 a.m.hour compared to the 5-6 p.m.hour,and the Study Session
discussion on April 12,2022 which provided further information regarding the
presented changes.Town Attorney Kramer clarified a motion to approve Resolution
32-22 would approve both the resolution and policy.
Ann Finley/Town citizen spoke regarding her involvement on downtown parking,
citizen support of the paid parking program,and the efforts of staff and the
Transportation Advisory Board to provide parking options for the Town.
John Meissner/Town citizen spoke regarding gas prices,encouraged maintaining
free parking at the parking garage,and public outreach.
It was moved and seconded (Younglund/Bangs)to approve Resolution 32-22,
and it passed unanimously.
2 REVISIONS TO POLICY 225 —CHILDCARE FUNDING GUIDELINES.Assistant
Town Administrator Damweber presented revised Policy 225 —Childcare Funding
Guidelines.The Town Board reviewed the policy on February 8,2022 and March 1,
2022,and staff has incorporated discussed revisions on the Town’s role,creation of
a reserve fund for expenditures,and an explanation of funding uses.The Board
discussed clarifications of grant repayment should a receiving entity no longer
provide childcare services within 24 months,and staff identified disadvantages of
the policy.
Laurie Dale-Marshall/Town citizen thanked the Board for approving the new FAB
members and spoke regarding the benefit of this policy and funding reserve for
families and the broadened opportunities which would come from the policy.
It was moved and seconded (Bangs/Younglund)to approve Policy 225-
Childcare Funding Guidelines,and it passed unanimously.
REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.MUSEUM’S 2021 ANNUAL REPORT.Director Fortini provided the Museum’s
2021 Annual Report and highlighted the 2021 strategic initiatives of the museum
which were met and not met,museum attendance,2021 collaborations,outside
funding sources,artifact updates,volunteer usage,2021 oral history interview
highlights,and 2022 strategic initiatives.
Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
ing Secretary