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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2023-05-09Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 9, 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 9th day of May, 2023. Present: Also Present: Wendy Koenig, Mayor Trustees Marie Cenac Kirby Hazelton Barbara MacAlpine Patrick Martchink Cindy Younglund Vacancy Jason Damweber, Deputy Town Administrator Dan Kramer, Town Attorney Kimberly Disney, Recording Secretary Absent: 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. AGENDA APPROVAL. It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Cenac) to approve the Agenda with Action Item #1 to follow the Consent Agenda, and it passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Kristine Poppitz/County citizen spoke regarding a concern with an issue in Community Development and requested a public apology. TRUSTEE COMMENTS. Trustee comments were heard and have been summarized: Two Mayoral proclamations which were recently presented honoring retiring Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (EDC) CEO Adam Shake and the 50th anniversary of the Estes Park Chorale. The Hazardous Battery Drop Off event, hosted by the Town and County, received 8201bs of batteries. The Trustee Talk was held and discussion focused on the Fish Hatchery project. The Estes Park Board of Adjustment met and heard three variance requests, one of which was denied. The Rooftop Rodeo Committee met and discussed the need for volunteers for the upcoming rodeo. The Visit Estes Park Board of Directors met and discussed the Annual Report. The Larimer County Regional Opioid Abatement Council would start holding regular meetings on the last Thursday of the month. The Family Advisory Board held their final meeting and finalized recommendations to the Town Board and discussed future community meetings which would gauge community interest in a citizen group. The Estes Park EDC B.A.S.E program held its graduation and the Board of Directors have begun negotiations for an interim CEO following Adam Shake's retirement. The Restorative Justice Board of Directors met and discussed strategic planning and two upcoming Living Room Conversations which would occur in May regarding protecting and parenting children, and mental health among youth. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT. Town Attorney Kramer provided an update on the failure of SB23-213 in the State Senate. Town Clerk Williamson announced the graduation of Deputy Town Clerk Beers from CU Denver with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Service. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Bills. 2. Town Board Minutes dated April 25, 2023 and Town Board Study Session Minutes dated April 25, 2023. Board of Trustees — May 9, 2023 — Page 2 3. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated March 15. 2023 (acknowledgment only). 4. Resolution 46-23 Intergovernmental Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Transit Administration 5311 Rural Area Formula Funds to Support Estes Transit with the Colorado Department of Transportation - CDOT PO 491003170. 5. Resolution 47-23 Contract for the 2023 Overlay & Patching Program with Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. for $727,741.40 — Budgeted. 6. Resolution 48-23 Contract for 2023 Waste and Recycling Collection Services with Atlas Unlimited LLC dba Superior Trash Company for $159.659.20 — Budgeted. It was moved and seconded (Younglund/Cenac) to approve the Consent Agenda, and it passed unanimously. LIQUOR ITEMS: 1. RESOLUTION 50-23 CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR A TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE HELD BY MONTEGO BAY ENTERPRISES INC. DBA THE WAPITI COLORADO PUB FROM 247 W. ELKHORN AVENUE TO 1350 FALL RIVER ROAD, ESTES PARK, COLORADO. Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing and Town Clerk Williamson presented Resolution 50-23. She reviewed the application for the Change of Location of a Tavern Liquor License, stating all paperwork and fees have been submitted. A Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License currently exists at the location, Nicky's Steakhouse and Lounge, which would be surrendered in conjunction with the Change of Location of the Wapiti Colorado Pub Liquor License and the applicant would have 45-days to move if approved by the Town and State. The applicant previously completed the Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) with the establishment of the original liquor license and was available for questions. The Board discussed operations during the 45-day moving period. Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Hazelton/Younglund) to approve Resolution 50-23, and it passed unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION 51-23 NEW HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR MONTEGO BAY ENTERPRISES INC. DBA THE DOWNTOWN EATERY, 247 W. ELKHORN AVENUE, ESTES PARK, COLORADO. Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing and Town Clerk Williamson presented Resolution 51-23. She reviewed the application for the new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, stating all paperwork and fees have been submitted and the application has undergone concurrent review. The location currently operates as the Wapiti Colorado Pub which would relocate to 1350 Fall River Road. The applicant was aware of the Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) requirement and has completed the training previously. The applicant was available for questions and stated the new restaurant would operate as a fast casual eatery. Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Younglund/MacAlpine) to approve Resolution 51-23, and it passed unanimously. 3. RESOLUTION 52-23 NEW HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FOR OLE INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN LLC DBA OLE INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN, 145 E. ELKHORN AVENUE, UNIT 300-304, ESTES PARK, COLORADO. Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing and Town Clerk Williamson presented Resolution 52-23. She reviewed the application for the new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, stating all paperwork and fees have been submitted, the application has undergone concurrent review, and the location has previously held a liquor license by a different business. The applicant has completed the Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) requirement and was available for questions and provided background on the operation of the business and other businesses they own and operate in Town. Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (HazeltonMacAlpine) to approve Resolution 52-23, and it passed unanimously. Board of Trustees — May 9, 2023 — Page 3 The Board discussed the increase in liquor license applications presented to the Town Board within the last year, liquor license limitations in the Town, and the number of alcohol related citations as a result of the number of liquor licenses. It was determined staff would provide reports to the Board throughout the year regarding liquor licensing. ACTION ITEMS: 1. APPOINT A TRUSTEE TO THE TOWN BOARD TO FILL THE VACANCY TILL THE NEXT ELECTION ON APRIL 2, 2024. Town Clerk Williamson presented the next steps to fill the vacant Trustee position on the Town Board. She highlighted the statutory requirements to fill the position, the process the Town has undergone to fill the vacancy, and interviews, which were conducted during the Study Session. The new trustee would be sworn -in by Municipal Judge Thrower at the May 23, 2023 Town Board meeting. The Board discussed the level of interest in the position, appreciation for interested candidates, encouraged candidates to run for election in April 2024, the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Webermeier in 2020 to replace former Trustee Zornes, the questions asked during the interviews, the qualities of a successful candidate, future decisions which would be coming before the Board, local government procedures, and the short length of the appointment. It was moved and seconded (Cenac/MacAlpine) to appoint Frank Lancaster to the Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy through the next regular Municipal Election on April 2, 2024, and it passed unanimously. 2. ORDINANCE 05-23 AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE ESTES PARK MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING THE RESIDENT EXEMPTION FOR PAID PARKING. Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing and Manager Solesbee presented Ordinance 05-23 to amend the Estes Park Municipal Code to extend the daily time limit for the Local Parking Permit from 60 minutes to 120 minutes. She highlighted the history of the Local Permit, anticipated impacts of several large construction projects downtown in 2023 and 2024, public input, use of the Local Permit in 2021 and 2022, parking turnover, and the Transportation Advisory Board's and Estes Valley Library's support of the extension. The Board discussed previous recommendations of 90-minutes for the Local Permit and public input. Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Cenac/MacAlpine) to approve Ordinance 05-23, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Kimberly Disney. Recording Secretary