HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2023-01-10Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 10, 2023
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 10th day of January, 2023.
Present:
Also Present:
Wendy Koenig, Mayor
Scott Webermeier, Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees Marie Cenac
Kirby Hazelton
Barbara MacAlpine
Patrick Martchink
Cindy Younglund
Travis Machalek, Town Administrator
Jason Damweber, Deputy Town Administrator
Dan Kramer, Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: None
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so, recited
the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Hazelton) to approve the Agenda, and it
passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Rick Grigsby/Town citizen levied his objection to the workforce housing regulatory linkage
fee for the three vacation homes he operates on East Riverside Drive. He provided a
written statement to the Town Board and requested individual meetings with the Board
members to discuss his concerns.
Tom and Susan Kaszynski/Town citizens commented on the proposed rezoning of 685
Peak View from E-1 to R-1 to develop 39 homes. They purchased their home with the
understanding that the property would be developed with seven to eight homes. They
stated concern with the proposed density and with the number of issues that need to be
addressed before the proposal moves forward.
John Meissner/Town citizen spoke to the needs of the migrants arriving in the Denver
area. He further stated the Mayor of Denver has stated the individuals have two weeks
to move out of the shelters. The YMCA has been contacted and ongoing discussion on
housing migrants continues. He requested the Town make a statement, send staff, house
migrants, etc. to assist in addressing the ongoing situation in Denver.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee comments were heard and summarized: Sister Cities held their first meeting
since COVID, elected two new members, addressing IRS filings to reinstated activities of
the group and to allow donations, future revisions to the bylaws, and a Memorandum of
Agreement with the Town; Board of Adjustment reapproved a variance for a Habitat for
Humanity project to build five homes; Visit Estes Park continues the planning for the
Frozen Dead Guy Day; the Family Advisory Board met to elected Nancy Almond as chair
and Deanna Ferrell as vice chair; thanked the staff of the Water Division for their work to
address a water main break during the holidays; thanked the plow crew for their efforts
during the holidays; the Transportation Advisory Board received a review of current
projects and timelines for projects; and the Larimer County Behavior Health Policy
Advisory Committee discussed the new facility off Trilby to open in December 2023, a
grant request has been filed to obtain $10 million to build the adolescence building, and
meeting with school personnel to support them and the children.
Board ofTrustees — January 1O.2023—Page 2
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Town Administrator Machalek stated DOLA issued a letter to municipalities to identify how
they may be able to assist the City and County of Denver with the current migrant
situation. Staff continues toevaluate resources available toassist.
Administrator W1mohmlekreviewed the quarterly report for Policy Governance PoUoy3.3
Financial Planning. He stated full compliance with the policy guidelines.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1Bills.
2. Town Board Minutes dated December 13.2022and Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated December 13, 2022
3. Estes Park Board of Adjustment Minutes dated November 1. 2022
(acknowledgement only).
4. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated November 16. 2022
(acknowledgement only).
5. Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated November 17. 2022(acknowledgement
only).
8. Family Advisory Board Minutes dated December 1, 2022 (acknowledgement only).
7. Appointment ofCaheaaStreiband Rut Miller tothe Estes Park Housing Authority
for terms expiring April 3O.2028.
D. Resolution O1'23Public Posting Area Designation.
Q. Resolution 02'23 Authorizing Staff to Apply for OOLA'o Colorado Division of
Housing Transformational /#fovdab|eHouoingGmnL
10. Reappointments to the Local Marketing District Board of Directors of Sean Jurgens
and JemahaRice for terms expiring December 31.2028.
11 Acceptance of Town Administrator Policy Governance Monitoring Report.
It was moved and seconded (Hoze|tonNVebenmeier) to approve the Consent
Agenda, and itpassed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1DOVVNTOVVNVVAYF|NO|NG S|GNAGEPROGRAM DESIGN &IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN ADOPTION. Engineer Hook introduced Consultant Kristen Cypher/Michael
Baker International who presented the final design and imp|entadon schedule for the
downtown wmyfinding oignage plan. She provided an overview of the pnoje±,
including public engagement sessions held during 2022vvith over4OU responses
collected; the development nfapilot signageforthepaid parking program which would
be reused in the proposed plan; the development of design palette using natural
materials such an mmod, stune, stoo|, etc; reviewed the different elements of the
programs which would utilize nine types ofsigns from small directional to large kiosks;
an additional four types of signs to consider in the future such as shuttle aigna,
historical markora, on hmi| directional and mile marker signs; discussed how braille
and/or sign beoono may be used to provide verbal messaging to those visually
impaired and include options in bid packages; and usix phase approach has been
included inthe plan with afocus onthe pedeetrainaignageinPhase |.
Board comments and questions were heard and summarized: questioned the
accuracy of translation; questioned if the paid parking funds could be used to pay for
the signage plan; and acknowledged the plan feels genuine, authentic, and consistent
with the brand experience.
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Kent Smith/Town citizen stated he was impressed with the design and encourage the
Board to find funds to complete additional phases as soon as possible due to rising
costs in materials.
John Meissner/Town citizen stated concern with the accuracy of historical markers
and with signage being placed directly on buildings. He encouraged the Town to
utilize the Museum staff for the project and to place a draft for public comment before
moving forward with the historical markers.
After further discussion, it was moved and seconded (Hazelton/Martchink) to adopt
the Downtown Wayfinding Signage Program Design & Implementation Plan, and
it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
ie Williamson, Town Clerk