HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2023-03-14Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 14, 2023
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Este
Park, Lahrner Counb/, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town
of Estes Park on the 14th day of March, 2023.
Also Present:
Wendy Koenig, Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern Scott VVebermeier
Trustees Marie Cenac
Kirby Haze|ton
BarbanaMacA|pina
PatrickMadohink
CindyYoung|und
Town Administrator Travis Mnuha|ek
Jason Oomw^sber, Deputy Town Administrator
Dan Krnrnor, Town Attorney
Kimberly Disney, Recording Secretary
Absent None
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to du no. recited
the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION.
Former Colorado Association of Chiefs of Policy President Chief Gary Barbour presented
the CACP reaooveditationto Chief Hayes.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
It was moved and seconded (Webenneier/HazeUon) to approve the Agenda, and it
passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Kristine Poppitz/Countycitizen requested more information onthe expected increase in
growth for housing in the Estes Valley ae referenced in the Estes Valley Housing Needs
Assessment and Strategic Plan. She also requested impact studies be required for
rezoning projects and stated Preserve Estes Park has received 700 signatures on a
petition against anupcoming project.
Tom KanzynokVCounty citizen spoke regarding workforce houning, the onut of
oonntruction, nazoning, cost ufliving, and requested the Town Board not only focus on
attainable housing.
Laurie Dmle-Memha|l/E0CGFamily Resource Center Director spoke regarding the Month
of the Young Child celebrations which would be held in April and includes a kickoff
storytime, wagon pamde, onsfto, and recognition of families' contributions to the Town.
She also stated the Mujares en ConexiOn support group, consisting ofHispanic women
inthe community, would meet with Town staff hudiscuss needs.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee comments were heard and have been summarized: The Estes Park Sister Cities
Association met and approved revised bylaws and a ne*websda has been created at
opoio8amihen.org. The Colorado Association of Ski Towns held its annual legislature
meeting with a presentation from Governor Po|is on his proposed bill for affordable
housing for urban and resort communities. The inaugural Frozen Dead Guy Days would
begin March 17, with a ribbon outting, and the events on Saturday and Sunday would
include live music, food trucks, apolar plunge, and coffin races. The LarimorCounty Solid
Waste Policy Advisory Council met and discussed e contract for the construction of the
Wellington landfill. The 0pioidu Abatement Council met and approved two funding
requests and discussed an additional $3 million dollars awarded to the State which would
u||ovv for the continuation of current programs. The Family Advisory Board met and
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discussed the proposed sunsetting of the Board, membership vacancies, and procedures
for creating advisory boards. The Estes Park Economic Development Corporation would
meet with the Estes Park Chamber of Commerce to discuss an annual legislature day to
advocate for Estes Pork businesses and community needs, Additionally, the Business
Accelerator Services of Estes final presentations would be made with graduation to follow.
Trustees Hazelton and Martchink and Deputy Town Administrator Damweber participated
in the Estes Next series hosted by the Estes Park Chamber of Commerce and discussed
the role of the Town Board. The next Trustee Talk would be held to discuss construction
projects and stormwater. Construction projects have begun in the downtown and citizens
were encouraged to drive safely.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Town Administrator K8aoha|ek spoke regarding traffic impacts from construction and
stated short-term adjustments would be made for special events in town; and a discussion
on Proposition 123 would be scheduled for a future study session. He presented his policy
governance report for policies 3.0. 11. 12, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6. 3.9. 3.10. and 3.11 and reported
full compliance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Bills.
2. Town Board Minutes dated Fobruary28. 2023 and Study Session Minutes dated
February 28.2023.
3. Family Advisory Board Minutes dated February 2, 2023 (acknowledgment only).
4. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated January 18, 2023 (acknowledgment
only).
5. Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated December 15.2O21
O. Letter of Support for Transportation Alternative Program Grant Application for the
Fall River Trail.
7. Resolution 24-23 Contract with DaVinci Sign Systems Inc. for Downtown
VVay5ndingSignageProgram — Phase 1 Installation Project.
8. Resolution 25-23 Setting the Public Hearing for a New Beer & Wine Liquor License
Application for Aspen & Pines LLC dba SeneniTEA'o Tea Room, 207 Pork Lane,
Estes Park, Cu|umdo. for March 28. 2023.
A. Resolution 20-23Setting the Public Hearing for aNew Hotel and Restaurant Liquor
License Application for Karma Vibes LLC dbe Karma Vibeo, 1110 Woodstock
Drive, Estes Park, Colorado for March 28.2D23.
10. Reappointment ofAnn Finley, Lawrence Gamble, and Belle Morris to the
Transportation Advisory Board for terms expiring March 31.2O2S.
11.AooaptancenfTown Administrator Policy Governance Monitoring Report.
It was moved and seconded (HazeltonNounglund) to approve the ConsentAgenda,
and itpassed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. RESOLUTION 27-23APPROVING ANINTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH ESTES PARK HEALTH FOR USE OF TOWN FACILITIES. Town
Administrator yNooha|ok presented Resolution 27'23 to allow use of Town Board
Room facilities by Estes Park Health (EPH) for their regular Board of Directors
meetings. Previously the EPHBoard has met inaroom atthe hospital which was
not sufficient for in -person attendance. Per Policy 800—Use ofTown 8ui|dinga,
regularly occurring use of the Town Board Room requires an Intergovernmental
Agreement outlining the responsibilities of each organization. It was moved and
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seconded (Webermeier/Cenac) to approve Resolution 27-23, and it passed
unanimously.
2. YMCA OF THE ROCKIES APPLICATION FOR CHILDCARE FUNDS.
Deputy Town Administrator Damweber presented the application for childcare
funds submitted by the YMCA of the Rockies for the Beverly K. Booe Early
Childhood Education program for recruitment and retention of teachers. The
YMCA was requesting $20,000 to be paid out as a $5,000 recruitment bonus and
$5,000 retention bonus. The applicant was available for questions. The Board
discussed the number of positions supported by the request, how long the
positions have been vacant, a longer timeframe for the retention bonus, issues
with current staff not receiving bonuses, repayment of the recruitment bonus if
hired employees leave early, Tabor impacts, supporting Estes Park residents,
industry standards for bonuses, and housing for new employees.
Kent Smith/Town citizen, Laurie Dale-Marshall/County citizen, and Deanna
Ferrell/Town citizen spoke in support of the application regarding previous
recruitment efforts for teachers, the extended timetable to hire appropriate
teachers, current advocacy efforts to increase pay for teachers, and impacts of
seasonal residency on childcare.
It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Hazelton) to approve the funding
request from YMCA of the Rockies to assist with the recruitment and
retention of teachers for two infant and toddler care positions, and it passed
unanimously.
3. RESOLUTION 28-23 SUNSETTING THE FAMILY ADVISORY BOARD.
Deputy Town Administrator Damweber presented Resolution 28-23 to sunset the
Family Advisory Board (FAB). He highlighted Board discussion at the February 28,
2023 Study Session, continued commitment to addressing community issues
impacting families, open meeting rules, lack of clarity to the role and
responsibilities of FAB, confusion on policy recommendations opposed to action -
oriented projects, Town partnerships with stakeholder organizations, a yearly
stakeholder group to provide feedback, employing task -oriented ad -hoc
committees, membership turnover, and a new Town position focusing on
workforce/attainable housing and childcare in the Estes Valley. The Board
discussed the 6E funds, accomplishments of FAB, staff assisting with alternatives
in the absence of FAB, previous discussions, the new Town position, the resolution
language, and the process of reviewing advisory boards and commissions.
Nancy Almond/FAB Chair, Deanna Ferrell/FAB Vice Chair, Nicole White/FAB
Member, Sue Yowell/FAB Member spoke against the resolution regarding the
sunsetting discussion at the February 28, 2023 Study Session, FAB achievements,
missed opportunities for engagement with FAB, transitioning FAB to a community
based organization, and the needs of families in addition to housing and childcare.
They requested the Town Board delay the resolution to allow for a transition to a
community based organization and completion of current projects and
recommendations to the Town Board.
It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Webermeier) to continue Resolution
28-23 to May 23, 2023 to allow FAB to finish current business, review and
comment on Resolution 28-23, and for staff to assist in the transition of FAB
to a community -based board, and it passed unanimously.
4. INTERVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE ESTES PARK BOARD OF APPEALS.
The Estes Park Board of Appeals consists of five volunteers with technical skills.
The Board currently has one vacancy and two terms which would expire May 1,
2023. The Clerk's Office has received four applications. It was moved and
seconded (Cenac/Webermeier) to appoint Trustees Hazelton and Younglund
to the Estes Park Board of Appeals Interview Committee, and it passed
unanimously.
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INTERVIEW COMMITTEE FOR THE ESTES PARK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
The Estes Park Board of Adjustment consists of three volunteers with one term
expiring March 31, 2023. The Clerk's Office has received two applications. It was
moved and seconded (Younglund/Cenac) to appoint Trustees MacAlpine and
Martchink to the Estes Park Board of Adjustment Interview Committee, and
it passed unanimously.
REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. ESTES PARK MUSEUM 2022 ANNUAL REPORT.
Director Fortin' provided the Museum's 2022 Annual Report and highlighted the
2022 Museum strategic initiatives (which were met and not met), museum
attendance and repeat visitation, 2022 collaborations, outside funding sources,
artifact updates and the collections team, volunteer hours, 2022 oral history
interview highlights, and 2023 strategic initiatives. The Board discussed Phase I
building improvements for artifact storage, scheduling priorities of oral histories,
and the accessibility of the oral histories.
Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m.
imberly y, Recording Secretary