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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2005-09-13Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 13, 2005 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at Town Hall said Town of Estes Park on the 13th day of September, 2005. Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Susan L. Doylen. I Present: Also Present: Absent: Susan L. Doylen, Mayor ProTem Trustees Chuck Levine Wayne Newsom Bill Pinkham Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk Gregory A. White, Town Attorney John Baudek, Mayor Trustee Richard Homeier Trustee Lori Jeffrey-Clark Randy Repola, Town Administrator Mayor ProTem Doylen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so, recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS. Trustee Pinkham expressed his sympathy to Trustee Homeier and his family for their recent tragedy. Mayor ProTem Doylen commented the Denver Post is running articles on Referenda C & D and she encouraged everyone to read them. I CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1. Town Board Minutes dated August 23, 2005. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Public Safety, August 25, 2005. B. Community Development, September 1,2005: Special Events: 1. Resolution #20-05 - Surprise Sale Days, October 8 & 9. 2005. 2. Elk Fest - Closer of MacGregor Ave. from Elkhorn Ave. to Park Ln., Oct. 1 & 2, 2005. 3. 2005-2006 Rooftop Rodeo Committee Appointments. Senior Center: 1. Catering for All Occasions - 2006 Food Contract. C. Public Works, September 8, 2005. 1. Park Shop Relocation, Dallman Construction $250,000. Board of Trustees - September 13,2005 - Page 2 2. Park Shop Paving Phase I & Perimeter Fence $27,000. It was moved and seconded (Levine/Pinkham) the Consent Agenda be approved, and it passed unanimously. 1A. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of): Mayor ProTem Doylen opened the Public Hearing for all the following Consent Agenda Items: 1. ACTION ITEMS: I A. FINAL PLAT: The Neighborhood Subdivision, Metes and Bounds, Pawnee Meadows, LLC/Applicant. B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT: Agreement for Professional Services between the Town of Estes Park and the Estes Park Housing Authority, The Neighborhood Subdivision, Metes & Bounds, Pawnee Meadows, LLC/Applicant. C. ATTAINABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT: Agreement between the Town of Estes Park and Pawnee Meadows, LLC, The Neighborhood Subdivision, Metes & Bounds, Pawnee Meadows, LLC/Applicant Dir. Joseph reviewed the final plat stating the subdivision wili consist of 30 single-family residential lots, 2 commercial lots, and approximately 2.3 acres of right-of-way to be dedicated for a new road to serve the subdivision. 15 lots would be deed restricted for 30 years and sold to households earning 100% or less of the median income. The remaining 15 lots would be sold to households earning 120% or less of the median income; however, these lots would not be deed restricted. The commercial lots are intended for the development of a community services building by a newly formed non-profit, the Estes Valley Non Profit Resource Center, Inc. and development of a building for the Salud Family Health Center. Under the advisement of Attorney White, staff requests removal of the conditions relating to possible soil or water contamination, as this regulatory responsibility rests with the State of Colorado. Associated with this final plat are an agreement for professional service between the Town and Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) and an attainable housing agreement between the Town and Pawnee Meadows LLC. EPHA would provide income qualification for potential buyers of the attainable residential lots through the professional agreement. To ensure the first 15 lots are sold as attainable housing, the Town is requiring an attainable housing agreement. Trustee Newsom asked if the attainable lots would be evenly distributed throughout the subdivision. Paul Kochevar representing Pawnee Meadows LLC handed out a map that displayed an even mix throughout the development. Dir. Joseph stated the Development Code does not address the distribution of attainable lots and commended Mr. Kochevar for the current plan. Attorney White informed the Board that a master deed restriction would be placed on each of the attainable residential lots for 30 years at the time of sale to ensure future purchase by income qualified individuals. Rita Kureija of the EPHA clarified the professional agreement is contingent upon the EPHA Board approval at their September 14th meeting. EPHA I Board of Trustees - September 13, 2005 - Page 3 I I would be present at each closing and collect a .5% fee at closing to cover EPHA’s administrative costs. As there was no public testimony, Mayor ProTem Doylen closed the public hearing, and it was moved and seconded (Newsom/Levine) the Final Plat for the Neighborhood Subdivision be approved, and it passed unanimously. Trustee Pinkham recused himself from item I.B. It was moved and seconded (Levine/Newsom) the professional services agreement be approved, and it passed with Trustee Pinkham abstaining. It was moved and seconded (Levine/Newsom) the attainable housing agreement be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1 economic advisory council appointments. CVB Dir. Pickering ’ stated one of the Town Board 2004-2006 goals is the creation of an economic development strategy for the Town of Estes Park. The goal including Trustees Jeffrey-Clark and Pinkham. solicited applicants for the Estes Park 2017 Advisory Council. The list of recommended candidates is as follows: Bill Pinkham, Chairman Donald Gleich, Jr.- Metal Container Corporation Danial Via- Wild Spirits Paul Fishman- 14’ers Cafe Judy Lamy- Retired Licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist John Ericson, Jr.- Estes Park Self Storage and Serendipity Trading Eric Blackhurst- Anderson Realty & Management Bruce Grant- The Estes Group (management consultant) Brad Sishc - Bank of Colorado John Tucker- Sunnyside Knoll Resort Donna Stiens- Retired Small Business Lender and Retail Management Bill Almond- Holiday Inn Jim Bangs- Estes Park Lumber Mark Holler- Mountain Home Plumbing & Heating David Novic- the Warming Hut Ken Larson- All Budget Inn John Hannon- Rocky Mountain National Park (ex-officio member) The Council will use the RRC Economic Development Study as a basis for their analysis and planning. This body will aid in creating a draft economic development strategy as well as ongoing advice to the Town Board to effectively guide the Town’s efforts in supporting and expanding the local economy. The Council is advisory only in nature, but is expected to meet monthly and monitor economic indicators as well as aid in defining the appropriate role of local government in the Estes Park economy. Paul Fishman, 14ers Caf6, stated he has accepted the appointment and looks forward to a positive outcome for the community. Trustee Pinkham commented the council would use facts and data to make decisions on the future of the town. The 15 members bring a diverse background that will be beneficial to this non-governmental and non-political council. Board of Trustees - September 13,2005 - Page 4 It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Levine) to appoint the above list of candidates to the Estes Park 2017 Economic Advisory Board with appointments expiring May 9, 2006, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor ProTem Doylen adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m. Susan Doylen, Mayor ProTei I ^ i«i Va * ■*-------\ ^ ^ I fi Ja^ie Williamson, Town Clerk I