HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2023-02-14Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 14, 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 14th day of February, 2023.
Present: Wendy Koenig, Mayor
Trustees Kirby Hazelton
Barbara MacAlpine
Patrick Martchink
Cindy Younglund
Also Present: Jason Damweber, Deputy Town Administrator
Dan Kramer, Town Attorney
Kimberly Disney, Recording Secretary
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Scott Webermeier, Trustee Marie Cenac and
Town Administrator Travis Machalek
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so, recited
the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION — PIETER HONDIUS 100TH BIRTHDAY:
Mayor Koenig presented a proclamation recognizing Pieter Hondius' 100th birthday.
YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION.
Mayor Koenig recognized staff which met service milestones with the Town, including Joe
Lockhart — 20 years; Steve Rusch and Jolene Svancara — 15 years; Kevin McEachern —
10 years; and Sharla Beesley, Deb Callahan, and Mark Leili — 5 Years.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
It was moved and seconded (Hazelton/MacAlpine) to approve the Agenda, and it
passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Jed Eide/Town citizen and Kristine Poppitz/County citizen spoke regarding a new
community group named Preserve Estes Park, Governor Polis' January 17 speech and
his emphasis on increased affordable and transitional housing, questioned the Town's
position on this endeavor and the potential loss of autonomy, petition signature
requirements for specific issues, and questioned the number of housing units needed and
the impacts on population growth as referenced in the Estes Valley Housing Needs
Assessment and Strategic Plan.
Laurie Dale-Marshal/EVICS Family Resource Center Director spoke regarding Town
support of EVICS through community initiative funding and thanked the Town Board for
their review of the Childcare Fund and the need for flexibility.
Nancy Almond/County citizen spoke regarding Estes Park's Childcare issues and
challenges, the childcare center which was originally planned and not included in
Community Center construction, voter support of childcare in the Town, and the limited
amount of 6E funds to support childcare as opposed to workforce housing as referenced
in the proposed Workforce/Attainable Housing and Childcare Funding Policy. She urged
the Town to increase the financial support of childcare in Estes Park.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee comments were heard and have been summarized: The Trustee Talk was held
January 26, 2023 where discussion covered environmental issues, and the
Environmental Sustainability Task Force report. The Sister Cities met and continued work
on amending their bylaws, mission statement, and reinstating their tax-exempt status.
Burn Wise flyers which were included with utility bills. An Estes Valley Fire Protection
District seminar on safe and effective indoor wood burning would be held February 24,
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2023. The Family Advisory Board met and discussed the new SummitStone Co -
Responder in the Police Department, 6E funds, and continued an exercise for 2023 goals
in alignment with the Town Board's Strategic Plan. Upcoming projects being planned by
the Estes Valley Land Trust. The Transportation Advisory Board would meet to discuss
the complete streets policy and Federal Lands Access Program Task Force formation.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
1 Bills.
2. Town Board Minutes dated Junumry24. 2023 and Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated January 24.2U23.
3. Family Advisory Board Minutes dated January 5, 2023 (acknowledgement only).
4. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes doted December 21. 2022
(acknowledgement only).
5. Appoint Town Attorney Kramer to the Colorado Municipal League (CK8L) Policy
Committee.
0. Frozen Dead Guy Days Permit Application for use ofBond Park.
7. Reappointment of Marina Connors to the Lahmer County Solid Waste Policy
Advisory Council for aterm expiring November 3O.2D25.
8. Resolution 07'23 &1OU Extension with Headwaters Economics Inc., regarding
participation in the Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire (CPAW) Program.
Q. Resolution 08'23 to Consider Program Plan to Assure Title VI Compliance as a
Recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Funding for Public
Transportation.
10. Resolution 09-23 Setting the Public Hearing for a New Lodging and Entertainment
Liquor License Application for Big Thompson Property LLC dbe Estes Village Inn
for February 28.2023.
11. Resolution 10-23Setting the Public Hearing for uNew Hotel and Restaurant Liquor
License Application for St. Vr in Property LLC dba Twin Owls Motor Lodge for
February 28.2U23.
It was moved and seconded (Younglund/Hazelton) to approve the Consent Agenda
with the removal of Item #9 for discussion, and it passed unanimously.
Consent Item #HResolution 08-23 toConsider oPmqramPlan to Assure Title N
Compliance as m Recipient mfFederal Transit Administration (FTA) Funding for
Public Transportation. [NanogarSn|esbee presented Resolution 08'23 and provided
background on the requirement to update o program plan every O years and the
Language Access Plan (LAP)which was indevelopment bystaff. The Board discussed
the LAP, progress, and Town Board approval of the LAP. It was moved and seconded
to (N1acA|pine/HozeKon) to continue Resolution 08'23 to the February 28. 2023
meeting, and itpassed unanimously.
PLANNING ITEMS: homn reviewed by Planning Commission or staff for Town Board
Final Action.
1. ACTION ITEMS:
A. RESOLUTION 11-23THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAP, THE
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WILDFIRE HOMES LLC, APPLICANT. Mayor Koenig opened the public
hearing and Planner VVuobor presented Resolution 11'23 for the third
supplemental condominium map of Building G within the yWeedomm at Wildfire
Condominiums. Per the Estes Park Development Code, auondominium map
must be submitted and approved to depict the precise location of each building.
Rick A|nut&4pp|inantwas available for questions. The Board discussed cod*
requirements 0ohold hearings for each individual building. Mayor Koenig closed
the public hearing and itwas moved and seconded (Haze|ton/Yuung|und)to
approve Resolution 11'23,and itpassed unanimously.
B.ORD|NA0CE O1-23ALLEY VACATION, PLATTED ALLEY WITHIN THE
FIRST RE8UBOK/|8|ONOFBUENNAVISTA TERRACE, TODOPH|LL|P8,
EPREAL ESTATE LLC.AND THE TOWN OFE8TE8PARK, APPLICANTS.
Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing and Planner VVoebor presented
Ordinance 01'23for anAlley Vacation ofBuennaVista Terrace tnallow for an
addition to the existing structure at231 Moraine Avenue and meet setback
requirements. He highlighted utility requiremente, u request from Public Works
department for additional alley vacations adjacent to Lots 8A to 12A, and 8B to
12B, and public input nnthe vacation. Don Darling and Lonnie Sheldon spoke
on behalf of the applicant and provided further details on previous maintenance
to the building and further context on the alley vacation.
Colin Godeoy/Towncitizen spoke infavor ofOrdinance 01-23aathe adjacent
property owner to 231 Moraine Avenue.
ToresaMariaBiUitteri/Longmcnt citizen spoke in opposition ofOrdinance U1-23
regarding effects to her property at 251 Moraine Avenue, lack of notice of the
vacation, the north section of the alley being maintained, and removal of Town
liability. She requested the Town table the additional alley vacations until further
communication and discussion with property owners could occur.
The Board discussed the location ofthe alley, the 10-footeotback. the height
of the proposed structure, the topography of the alley, the benefits of vacating
the entirety of the a||ey, effects of the vacation on adjacent property ownens,
the statutory requirements for vacating Town property, previous erosion issues
in the alley and the cliff, advantages and disadvantages of vacating a portion
of the aUey, stability inspections of the o|iit and the vacation procedures. Don
Darling and Lonnie Sheldon stated concerns with the timeline of adjusting
exhibits to the Ordinance for a later Town Board meeting. Mayor Koenig closed
the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Knenig/K8acA|pino) to
continue Ordinance O1'23bn Fobruory2D' 2023, and no vote was cast as
the substitute motion was passed.
A substitute motion was moved and seconded (Young|und/Koenig) to
continue Ordinance 01'23 until such time that Town Staff were ob|a to
prepare additional macommendodonm, and bpassed with Trustee Hmze8on
voting "no".
ACTION ITEMS:
1. RESOLUTION 12-23ESTABLISHING 2O23SEASONAL PAID PARKING AND
PARKING PERMIT FEES. Manager Solenbee presented Resolution 12-23
establishing the 2023 Seasonal Paid Perking and Parking Ponnh Fees. She
highlighted results of the 2022 Seasonal Paid Parking as presented at the
December 13, 2022 Study Senoion, downtown construction impacts, and the
Parking Revenue Task Force and their recommendation of using paid parking net
revenue to contribute 45% on additional parking supply, 45% on
maintaining/expanding the Town's transit service, and 10% retained as a reserve.
Staff recommended maintaining the current feaa, focus on improving existing
operations and customer experience, and extending the paid parking season from
May 26, 2023 through October 22, 2023 to coincide with Rocky Mountain National
Park timed entry. The Board discussed the approval process of parking fund uses
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and itwas moved and seconded (NartohinNMaoA|pine)toapprove Resolution
12'23'and hpassed unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION 13-23 AUTHORIZING THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO
EXECUTE ACONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOINSTALL ANEW VVATERMA|N
AND PORTIONS OFPRIVATE SERVICE LINES UNDER ELKHORNAVENUE
FROM K8AC0REGORAVENUE TOMORAINE AVEmUE.Director Bergstenand
Manager Wesley presented Resolution 13'23 to allow the Town Administrator to
execute a construction contract for installation of a new watermain under Elkhorn
Avenue. He highlighted watermain breaks in 2019 and 2022, the negative impacts
of watermain breaks along Elkhorn Avenue, details and schedule of the
inataUmtion, and coordination with the Downtown Estes Loop construction. The
Board discussed inclusion of the private service lines and setting potential
precedents, next steps, and reasons for the variety in bid estimates. It was moved
and seconded (Young|und/Haze|ton)buapprove the Resolution 13'23. and it
passed unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION 14-23 APPROVING THE COLORAOO REGIONAL OP|O|D
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE LARIK8ERCOUNTY REGION
AND FIRST AMENDMENT. Town Attorney Kramer presented Resolution 1423
approving the Colorado Regional Opinid Intergovernmental Agreement (|GA) for
the Lehmer County Region. He highlighted previous Town approval of the
Colorado Upioida Settlement Memorandum of Understanding, settlement fund
dispersals, the Lahmor County Region, and benefits to the Town joining. The
Board discussed the reasons Estes Park was not originally included in the IGA and
the number of members on the Council. It was moved and seconded
(Yuung|und/MacA|pine) to approve the Resolution 14'23` and it passed
unanimously.
4� APPOINTMENT TOTHE LAH|K8ERCOUNTY REGKO/�ALQPk3|OABATEMENT
COUNCIL. The Board discussed frequency and location of meetings and the
hybrid option of attending meetings. It was moved and seconded
(yNartchinWHazehon) to appoint Trustee Youn0Uund to e two-year tonn
beginning March 1, 2O23tothe LerimerCounty Regional Opioid/\botament
Council, and itpassed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting atQ:3Ap.m.
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Wendy' niq"Mayor
Kimberly bisif6y, Recording Secretary