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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2006-07-11Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 11, 2006 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 1 1 th day of July, 2006. Meeting called to order by Mayor Baudek. Present: Also Present: Bill Pinkham, Mayor ProTem Trustees Eric Blackhurst Dorla Eisenlauer Richard Homeier Chuck Levine Wayne Newsom Randy Repola, Town Administrator Suzy Schares, Deputy Town Clerk Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Absent: John Baudek, Mayor Mayor ProTem Pinkham 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 Eisenlauer complimented the Rooftop Rodeo Committee on the Parade. Trustee Pinkham stated the Army Corp Band put on an extraordinary event Monday night in Performance Park. 1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1. Town Board Minutes dated June 27, 2006. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Community Development, July 6, 2006: Convention and Visitor Bureau 1. MacGregor Avenue to Park Lane Road Closures. • Estes Park Auto Extravaganza August 19th • Heritage Festival August 26th & 27 . • Elk Fest September 29th, 30th & October 1st 2. 2006 Intercept Study - $12,200 — Budgeted. Museum/Senior Center Services 1. Fall River Picnic Shelter Restroom Guaranteed Maximum Price - $87,121.65 — Budgeted. 2. Policy Manual Update - Facility Rental Policy. It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Levine) the Consent Agenda be approved, and it passed unanimously. Board nfTrustees — July 11'2DO6—Page 2 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1AQUATIC CENTER —REQUEST FOR FUNDING. Town Administrator Rapoareviewed the request for financial assistance for the opanytiunofth*AquatinConter.Heaxp|ainodthePerkSohoo|DisthotR-3Boand of Education and Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Board of Directors (EVRPO) have requested a reduction in utility costs and/ora oaoh donation for the remainder of 2006 and all of 2007 to assist in the maintenance and repair of the Aquatic Center. The immediate concern is the gap between revenues and expenses. Park School -Board President, Larry Poaeen, read the letter sent to the Town requesting financial assistance which outlined several budged scenarios for the Aquatic Center. Both entities will request help from the citizens with e|moUuna in the fo|| of 2000 (School bond issue) and 2007 (EVRPD mill levy); however assistance is needed for the next 18 months to cover expenditures. He commented this would be an opportunity for 3 elected bodies to come together and address a community concern. The school board also requested assistance indeveloping aplan tneffectively operate the Aquatic Center. Jack Holmquist, President of EVRPO, stated both organizations have spent a large amount of time preparing the scenarios presented. The EVPRD mission is to provide activities to both the citizens and visitors. Assistance is requested on a short-term basis to provide additional time to devise m plan to maintain the pool. B/PRDhas raised fees onall services except youth activities. Public Comments: Comments where heard from Alice Schwartz, Joy Gimo John Gammie, Karin Knuduon, Linda Buehring, Sam Hewvaun. and Marilyn Herrmann: The Aquatic Center is o year-round community facility that benefits both residents and viaitoro, young and old; swimming has many health benefits, especially for the disabled; the aquatic center is in need of extensive repairs and financial support ianeeded from the Town. MayorPmTem PinNam stated three letters urging the Town to assist the Aquatic Center were received from Jacqueline L.Oldham, Karen Steadman, and Brenda Reins. Town Administrator Repola reviewed the Town budget options to assist the Aquatic Center; e maoh donation from the general fund, discounting the water and ededdo bills on o monthly basis or m combination of the two. After further discussion, the Board favored subsidizing the water and electric bills on a short- termbaaia. Trustee Newsom questioned whether the School and EVRPObond and mill levy would pass, their advertising campakJn, and the ability to meet the Aquatic Centers financial needs ufter2OD7. Sian Geng|er, B/RPO, stated community needs should be addreaued, budget cuts would be neoeoaury, and marketing brochures have been distributed with the CVB to assist in advertising the Aquatic Center toresidents and visitors. Linda Chapmnn, Park School District R-3 Supehntendent, stated the pool has been funded through mjoint venture with EVPRO for the past 20 years and the agreement needs revision. The School District's first goal is to educate children, yet additional funding for the Aquatic Center over the next 18 months has been dedicated. The School's operating budget is doonyaoin0 due bua decrease in onroUment, and expenses such as wages are rising. Several options have been enp|unmd including closing the pool to the community and limiting the use tothe swim team and swimming |eoaunu. She stated request for 000iotanou is a short- Board of Trustees — July 11, 2006 — Page 3 term stopgap measure. She made it clear this is not a Town concern of the Town and the Town is under no obligation to assist. Trustee Homeier stated he appreciates the activities available at the pool and Superintendent Chapman for taking responsibility for the pool issues. He suggested the 2 entities seek assistance from Xcel Energy and form a fundraising committee. Mayor ProTem Pinkham stated there are several different taxing entities in the Estes Park that should collaborate to meet the needs of the community. It was moved and seconded (Levine/Blackhurst) to approve assistance to the Aquatic Center through 2007 by offsetting the utilities up to but not to exceed $30,000 annualized with the funding source being presented to the Utilities Committee and then to the Town Board on July 25, 2006 for approval, and it passed unanimously. 2. PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS. Town Administrator Randy Repola to replace retired Public Works Director Bill Linnane in the interim, expiring 12/31/07. It was moved and seconded (Levine/Newsom) to approve the Platte River Power Authority appointment, and it passed unanimously. 3. OVERVIEW OF TOWN WATER RIGHTS. Town Attorney White briefed the Board on the Town's raw water rights. He stated the Town of Estes Park has a sufficient supply of water with 4 distinct water rights, including; 500 acre feet annually from the CBT project, 1217 units of CBT water, 3 units of the Windy Gap project (300 acre-feet), and 3 junior water rights in Fall River, Glacier Creek, & Black Canyon Creek. The Town has an augmentation plan that allows out of priority use of its junior water rights and replaces the water with Windy Gap water. Approximately half of the water rights are currently used each year and the remainder of the water is available for rental depending on the current conditions. 4. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT. • Town Administrator Repola reported the shuttle service began July 1, 2006 with 860 riders on July 4, 2006 with an average of 12 riders per bus per hour. He stated this is the base year and adjustments would be made to continually improve the system. A commitment has been made for 3 years and any substantial changes would be made after that time. He reminded the public that the "loading zones" on Elkhorn Ave. are now shuttle stops and parking is prohibited. The Town has been very satisfied with the drivers from McDonald Transit. • Deputy Town Clerk Schares informed the Board of the T.I.P.S. training was held Monday, July 10, 2006 by American Eagle Distributing with 25 employees attending from 13 different establishments. Additional training sessions will be held after the summer season. Whereupon Mayor ProTem Pinkham adjourned the mee, Bill Pinkha Suares, Deputy Town Clerk ng at 9:05 ayor ProTem