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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2007-04-24Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 24, 2007 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 24th day of April, 2007. Meeting called to order by Mayor Baudek. Present: Also Present: John Baudek, Mayor Bill Pinkham, Mayor ProTem Trustees Eric Blackhurst Dorla Eisenlauer Richard Homeier Chuck Levine Wayne Newsom Town Attorney White Randy Repola, Town Administrator Jacquie Halburnt, Deputy Town Administrator Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk Absent: None Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and requested a moment of silence for the victims of Virginia Tech and for the men and women serving our country. All desiring to do so, recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS. Mayor Baudek acknowledged the Noon Rotary Representatives and presented a Proclamation announcing May 5, 2007 as "DUCKY RACE DAY." Mayor Baudek read a proclamation acknowledging May as the month of the tree and recognized "Estes Park's 10th Anniversary as a Tree City". The Tree Board will hold a day long "Save Your Tree Symposium" on May 18th in the Town Board Room. PRIDE AWARDS. Trustee Levine stated the Estes Park Pride Awards were developed in 2005 to honor the many residents who have given back to the community. Over 20 nominations were received for the three categories: Business Person of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year. The 2006 winners of the Estes Park Pride Awards were: Business Person of the Year Teacher of the Year Volunteer of the Year Judy Nystrom Elizabeth Repola Doug Frisbee Trustee Levine encouraged the community to nominate individuals that make a difference to the community. Nominations for the 2007 Pride Awards will be available September - December of 2007. MARKETING DISTRICT. Administrator Repola stated Govemor Ritter signed the Marketing Bill on Thursday, April 19, 2007. The new law creates a vehicle for which to fund a Marketing District. Formation of a Marketing District would include the following steps: setting the boundaries of the district, Town/County to assess the formation/organization, draft a proposed contract (IGA) between the Town and County, obtain signed petition of 51% (valuation) of commercial property owners, joint public hearings, adopt contract and order election in the fall of 2008. The Town will continue to keep the Chamber informed on the process and the formation of the district. Administrator Repola thanked the Mayor, Tom Pickering and Corey Blackman for their time and efforts in the process. Board n[Trustees — April 24, 2DDT—Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENT. Sue Pinkham/Leegue of Women Voters informed the Boon] and the community of a new survey the League has begun regarding recycling. Surveys can bodropped off ut the utility payment drop box, the library and the municipal building. Survey responses will bocollected through May 4m. Paul Fishman/Chamber of Commerce read a statement that commended the Town on the ou00000 of the new marketing bill. The Chamber is looking forward to working together with the Town onthe formation ofaMarketing District. Pate Simunaon/1018 Fn|| River Court stated B&Bs are not appropriate in single-family nooidnnUa| neighborhoods. He urged the Board 0oenforce the current regulations for B&Bs. He also requested the Board involve the local homeowner's associations in the decision making process and not extend B&B's into single-family neighborhoods. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS. TmstemBlackhunst reminded the public that the Public Safety Committee would meet Thursday at 8:00 a.m. in the Town Board Room. 1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval mf): 1. Town Board Minutes dated April 10.2OD7. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Pubic Works April 12.2007. 1. Riverside Plaza Tree Project Phase U|.[N.Atkins Inc. -$14.00000. Budgeted. 2 Bureau Landscaping, Jackson ofall Trades '$S.2O0.00.Budgeted. 3. 2U07Bobcat 22UD.Bobcat nfthe Rockies -$Q.240.O4.Budgeted. 4. Kelly Creswell Striper, MacDonald Equipment Cu. - 815.410.00. Budgeted. B. Utilities, April 18.2007 1. Annual Tree Trimming Project, Aepundh $75 Budgeted. 2. Revised 2OOGWater Line Project — Additional Cost $2.500.0O—Van Horn Engineering and $3G.Q13.0O—EZConstruction. 4. Estes Valley Planning Commission, March 20, 2007 (acknowledgement only). 5. Estes Valley Board ufAdjustment, April 3.20U7(acknowledgement on|y). 6. Resolution #R'D7—Schedule public hearing date ofMay 22.2O07for New Tavern Liquor License Application filed by NOTCHTOP BAKERY& CAF�. INC. dbuNubchbopBakery &Caf4.|nn..45AE.VVundemiew#4. |twas moved and seconded (Pinkhan/N*wvoom)the Consent Agenda be approved, and itpassed unanimously. 1A- PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of): Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing for the following Consent Agenda Items: 1. CONSENT ITEMS: A. SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAP Board of Trustees — April 24, 2007 — Page 3 1. Mary's Lake Lodge Condominiums, Supplemental Condominium Map #6, Lot 3, Mary's Lake Subdivision, Ram's Hom Development Co./Applicant. 2. Lakeview Condominiums at Mary's Lake Lodge, Supplemental Condominium Map #1, Units 10 & 11, Mary's Lake Lodge Condominiums, Don Debey/Applicant. 3. Lakeview North Condominiums at Mary's Lake Lodge, Supplemental Condominium Map #1, Units 21 & 22, Mary's Lake Lodge Condominiums, Don Debey/Applicant. As there were no comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Homeier/Levine) Consent Agenda be approved with Staff conditions of approval, and it passed unanimously. 2. ACTION ITEM: A. AMENDED CONDOMINIUM MAP Units 14, 15 and 17, Lazy-R Cottages Condominiums West. Mayor opened public hearing. Planner Chilcott stated the applicant has requested the application be continued to the May 22nd meeting. Hearing no comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. It was moved and seconded (Levine/Eisenlauer) the amended condominium map be continued to the May 22, 2007 Town Board meeting, and it passed unanimously. 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1. VACATION OF EASEMENTS. Planner Chilcott stated the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority (EPURA) has requested the vacation of aerial power easements and a non-exclusive easement and right-of-way for pedestrian and bicycle use on Lots 1, 2, and 3, CJL Resubdivision of Lots 20 and 21, Block 5, Second Amended Plat of the Town of Estes Park and aerial power easements on Lot 35A of the Replat of Lot 35 and 36, Block 6, Hupps Addition. EPURA is removing the overhead lines and burying them underground as part of the riverwalk project. The pedestrian and bicycle easement (Reception #852828) is no longer needed. The Public Works and Utilities Committees have recommended approval of the easement vacations in conjunction with the new underground electric easement dedications. Attorney White read Ordinance 7-07 and 8-07 in to the record. It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Homeier) to approve Ordinances 7-07 and 8-08 vacating electric utility easements and right-of- way easement as described above, and it passed unanimously. 2. 1ST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT. Finance Officer McFarland reported the General fund is operating below forecasted expense levels in all major categories. Sales tax revenues are at 13.1 % of budget; however, with CPI factored in sales tax is trailing 2006 YTD by 2.02%. The Enterprise funds are ahead of budgeted revenues with expenses down. Investments show a decrease in assets that reflect the seasonality of cash flow. Whereupon Mayor Baudek adjoumed the meeting at 7:44 p.m. 7 E2'L^ n Baudek, Mayor J kie Williamson, Town Clerk