HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2006-12-12Town ofEstes Park, LarnnerCounty, Colorado, December 12.2OOO
Minutes ofaRegular meeting of the Board ofTrustees ofthe Town of Estes
Park, LohnoerCOunty Colorado. Meeting held inthe Town Hall insaid Town
ufEstes Park onthe 12"'day ufDecember, 2006. Meeting called toorder bv
yWayorBaudak.
Present:
Also Present:
JohnBoudek Mayor
Bill Pinbh8m'Mayor PrOTeOl
Trustees Eric Blackhurst
[}odaBeen|auer
Richard Homaier
Chuck Levine
Wayne Newsom
Randy Reoo|o.Town Administrator
Town Attorney White
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: None
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so, recited
the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION: Mayor 8audek presented e Plaque to Edward Pohl,
commemorating 23 years of service to the Town of Estes Park as an Estes Park
Urban Renewal Authority Commissioner, an Estes Park Planning Commissioner and an
Estes Valley Planning Commissioner. Edward Pohl expressed his appreciation tothe
Mayor, Board ofTrustees and Staff.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Tmatoo Eisen|auer stated she attended the recent National League of Cities
Leadership Conference that provided an opportunity for networking and an exchange of
ideas. She ababad it was a privilege to attend. She also noted the Museum received a
grant tofurther the recording ofour history.
Trustee B|ackhurstreminded the public that the Public Works Committee would meet
Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in the Town Board Room.
Mayor pnoTom Pinkham announced the process for developing an economic
development strategy for the Town of Eobao Park would move forward at the first of
2807.
Mayor Baudek stated the next meeting on December 26, 2006 would be cancelled and
noted the next regular meeting would beJanuary Q.2OO7. Hawished everyone happy
1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1. Town Board Minutes dated November 28.2O00.
2. Bills.
Board of Trustees — December 12, 2006 — Page 2
a. Public Safety, November 30, 2006:
1. 13 patrol laptops at $56,953.
2. 1 mobile command vehicle laptop at $5,500.
4. Estes Valley Planning Commission, November 21, 2006 (acknowledgement
only).
5. Estes Valley Board of Adjustment, December 5, 2006 (acknowledgement
only).
It was moved and seconded (Pinkham/Levine) the Consent Agenda be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
1A. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of):
Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing for all the following Consent Agenda
Items:
1. CONSENT ITEMS:
A. PRELIMINARY CONDOMINIUM MAP
1. Stone Brook Resort Condominiums, Lot 1 and Outlot A, Barker
Subdivision, Jeff and Kristin Barker/Applicants.
B. SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAPS
1. Park River West Condominiums, Phase XXII, Lot 2, Park River West
Subdivision, Richard H. Wille Trust/Applicant.
2. Vista Ridge Condominiums, Phase VII, Lot 3, Vista Ridge
Subdivision, Estes Investors, LLC/Applicant.
Mayor ProTem Pinkham and Trustee Blackhurst recused themselves from item
1.B.2. It was moved and seconded (Levine/Newsom) Consent Agenda items
1.A.1 and 1.B.1 be approved with Planning Commission conditions of
approval, and it passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Homeier) Consent Agenda items 1.B.2
be approved with Planning Commission conditions of approval, and it passed
with Mayor ProTem Pinkham and Trustee Blackhurst abstaining.
2. ACTION ITEM:
A. RIGHT OF WAY VACATION/AMEMDED PLAT
1. Ordinance #11-06, Vacating a Portion of Right -of -Way along
Ponderosa Drive/Hyde Addition and a portion of Columbine Avenue and
Driftwood Avenue/Country Club Manor Addition. Mayor Baudek opened
the public hearing. Planner Shirk stated the purpose of the vacation is
for the reconfiguration of the lots in that area. The Amended Plat
consolidates certain lots, dedicates a portion of right-of-way to the Town
for the installation of utilities and reserves private access easements on
the vacated portions of certain portions of Driftwood Avenue and
Ponderosa Drive. Planning Commission has recommended the
vacation of these roadways.
2. Amended Plat of Lots 18, 19, 36 and 37, Block 8, and Lot 31,
Block 7, Country Club Manor Addition, Carla Pedersen/Applicant.
Planner Shirk stated the applicant has requested Lots 18, 19, 36 and 37
be combined into two larger lots, thus lowering the number of residential
units by 2. In addition, this plat will dedicate an additional ten -feet or
Board of Trustees — December 12,2UD8—Page 3
hght-of-wayalong the south side ofLanders Street, which currently has
only twenty -feet of right-of-way. Planner Shirk noted the Public Works
Department has not expressed any interest in using the right-of-way to
extend Columbine Avenue. Attorney White read Ordinance #11'O8into
the record. Mayor Baudekclosed the public hearing.
It was moved and seconded (Homeimr/B|ankhumt) Ordinance #11'06
beapproved, and itpassed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded (Lovine/Homoier) the Amended Plat of
Lots iD, 18, 36 and 37. Block O and Lot31. Block 7^ Country Club
Manor Addition bmapproved with Planning Commission conditions
ofapproval, and itpassed unanimously.
2' ACTION ITEMS:
1INTERCEPT STUDY PRESENTATION.
Suzy Blankhunst/CVB Communications Specialist stated the survey was
conducted by RRC Associates this summer and was designed to analyze
vacation patterns and the quality of the visitors experience in Estes Park. The
study replicated usurvey conducted in1QAG.
Chris Cares/FlRCAssociates reviewed the survey methodology which included
a 2 step process that included a brief survey followed up with an in-depth
follow-up survey through the web or the mail. The survey received an overall
response rate of41 percent. Summer revenue results were generally positive
enn000 all mountain resorts with an inon*oao in lodging tax receipts. He
reviewed the findings of the study including: median age of visitor is 46.7 years
versus 5Uyears in1QQ6;household income 2096over $1OO.UUUversus 1196in
1996; empty nesters continues to grow; increase in first time visitors, especially
from out of state; visitors are coming from across the nation; visitor type 70%
overnight visitor and 2496 day visitor; average number ufnights 8.6; average
number of nights in Estes Park 6.2; aobma recreation has increased with
shopping decreasing; evening entertainment is desired by the visitor; shopping,
dining and evening entertainment experiences have decreased inthe overall
experience; significantly |oeo people douwy downtown in 2006 versus 1988;
generally the parking experience in positive; positive nmoponoo for the hen
shuttle service; a third of visitors visited the wabaUa prior to most recent visit.
Overall the recent summer was positive with a rise in active recreation and a
younger demographic; however, the Town should pursue initiatives to regain
the "excellent" rating of old. Mr. Cares would recommend the Town consider
an intercept study in 2 to 3 year intervals. Dir. Piokehng thanked the
communications department for their efforts. He stated the report will be
available tuthe stakeholders and action items would boforthcoming.
2. ORDINANCE 18-06 THIRD AMENDMENT FOR THE SALE OF LOT 4`
STANLEYHISTORIC DISTRICT.
Attorney White stated the third amended contract to sell Lot 4, Stanley Historic
District required Lob4ED. LLC to gain Technical Review Committee (TRC)
approval by December 1, 2006. The Technical Review Committee reviewed
the proposal onNovember 30.2OOSand approved the Amended Development
Proposal with conditions. Thon*fony. the Purchaser must incorporate the
conditions in order to obtain final approval of the proposal by the Technical
Review Committee. Ordinance 10-08 extends the contingency for obtaining
final approval of the amended development proposal by the Technical Review
Committee from December 1.2U0StoJanuary 31.2OU7. Attorney White read
Ordinance 10-06 into the record. it was moved and seconded
(Nawuon/Eieen|auer)Ordinance #10-OGthe Third Amendment for the Sale
of Lot 4, Stanley Historic District be approved, and it passed unanimously.
Board of Trustees — December 12, 2006 — Page 4
3. 2006 BUDGET — SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION #29-06.
Finance Officer McFarland briefed the Trustees on the standard supplemental
budget resolution and stated 3 funds are expected to exceed the 2006 budget:
Senior Center, Convention and Visitor Bureau and Medical. It was moved and
seconded (Levine/Pinkham) Resolution #29-06 be approved, and it passed
unanimously. Dir. McFarland noted the October sales tax came in 14% less
than last October and staff has not analyzed the numbers as of yet; however
overall sales tax is 4.7% above last year at this time.
4. RECARPETING OF ESTES PARK CONFERENCE CENTER.
Julie Nikolai/Conference Service Mgr. stated the conference center opened in
August 1991 and has hosted over 1,125 conferences. The carpeting has
performed well but is in need of replacement. The carpet would be replaced
during the end of the first quarter or the first of the second quarter in 2007 prior
to major events in the spring. Three bids were received: Decor II, Inc., Greeley
CO/$162,491.00; Loveland Design Center, Loveland, CO/$129,358.30; and
Abbey Carpets, Estes Park, CO/$99,074.81. Abbey Carpets is a member of
the National Holiday Inn select vendor program. Through the Town's
partnership with the Estes Park Holiday Inn, the Town is able to buy from
Abbey at the national price. It was moved and seconded
(Eisenlauer/Newsom) to contract with Abbey Carpet/Estes Park, CO for the
replacement of the conference center carpet at a price not to exceed
$99,074.81 as budget in account 222-5800-458-25-02, and it passed
unanimously.
5. APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS
ESTES VALLEY LIBRARY DISTRICT:
Reappointment:
■ Marjorie Corcoran, 4-yr. term, beginning 1/01/07, expiring 12/31/10.
CVB POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Reappointments:
• Sue Doylen, 1-yr. term, beginning 1/01/07, expiring 12/31/07.
• Lee Lasson, 1-yr. term, beginning 1/01/07, expiring 12/31/07.
• Jerry Indermuehle, 1-yr. term, beginning 1/01/07, expiring 12/31/07.
• Julie Pieper, 1-yr. term, beginning 1/01/07, expiring 12/31/07.
• Dorla Eisenlauer, 1-yr. term, beginning 1/01/07, expiring 12/31/07.
• Christopher Wood, 1-yr. term, beginning 1/01/07, expiring 12/31/07.
• John Buller, 1-yr. term, beginning 1/01/07, expiring 12/31/07.
ESTES VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION:
Appointments:
• Bruce Grant, 4-yr. term, beginning 1/01/07, expiring 12/31/10. Replacing
George Hix.
• John Tucker, completing 4-yr. term vacated by Edward Pohl, expiring
12/31/08.
Reappointment:
■ Wendell Amos, 4-yr. term, beginning 6/30/05, expiring 6/30/09.
It was moved and seconded (Levine/Blackhurst) to approve the
appointments and reappointment as presented, and it passed unanimously.
6. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
• Deputy Town Administrator — The hiring processes is moving forward
with interviews scheduled for the first part of January and a decision by
the end of January.
Board ofTrustees — December 13,2DO6—Page 5
7. REQUEST T5ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
24-6-402(4)(E). C.R.B. — For the purpose of determining positions relative to
matters that may be subject to nogodatiuna, developing strategy for
negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators —CANCELLED.
Whereupon Mayor 8uudekadjourned the meeting mt8:45p.m.
hBaudakMayor
)ckie Williamson, Town Clerk