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PACKET Town Board Special Meeting 1998-08-06
Prepared 8/3/98 BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, August 6, 1998 10:30 a.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Executive Session: I Personnel • Land Negotiations 3. Adjourn Prepared 7/23/98 The Mission of the Town of Estes Park is to plan and provide reliable, high-value services for our citizens, visitors, and employees. We take great pride ensuring and enhancing the quality of life in our community by being good stewards of public resources and our natural setting. BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK Tuesday, July 28, 1998 AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: TOWN BOARD COMMENTS: CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Town Board Minutes dated July 14, 1998. 2. Bills. ACTION ITEMS: 1. 1997 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - Don Gruenler/Yanari, Watson, Lyons & Co., P.C. 2. Public Hearing: Resolution #9-98 for 1998 Budget Supplement - Finance Officer Vavra. 3. Liquor Licensing - Clerk O'Connor: A. Special Event Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Liquor Permit filed by the American Legion Post #119 for a public dance scheduled August 15, 1998, 7:00 p.m. - 1:45 a.m., 850 N. St. Vrain Ave. 4. Town_Administrator's Report: A. Estes Park Senior Center Addition: 1. Change Order #2 for the Kitchen Equipment Contract, additional $3,309.00. 2. Change Order #4 for the Remodel Contract, additional $612.00. 3. C.I.R.S.A. Loss Prevention Award. 4. Open Space Purchases (Bikle). Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 14,1998 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 14th day of July, 1998. Meeting called to order by Mayor Robert L. Dekker. Present: Robert L. Dekker, Mayor Susan L. Doylen, Mayor ProTem Trustees Jeff Barker John Baudek George J. Hix Lori Jeffrey William J. Marshall Also Present: ~ Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Absent: None Mayor Dekker opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and requested approval to enter Executive Session to receive an update on land negotiations. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Barker) the Board of Trustees enter Executive Session for the reason as stated above, and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dekker reconvened the meeting at 7:31 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Town Board Minutes dated June 9, 1998. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Light & Power, June 11, 1998 - Approval of Expenditures: 1. Pine Valley 3-Phase Conversion Project with Electrical Systems Consultants for Design, $18,000. B. Public Works, June 18, 1998 - Approval of Expenditures: 1. Water Dept. Loop Project Bid, Kitchen & Co., $217,721 and BT Construction, $279,080. C. Community Development, June 25, 1998. D. Public Safety, July 2, 1998: 1. Memorandum of Understanding between RMNP and Town of Estes Park (Fire Dept.) 4. Introduction of the 1997 Editions of the Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Abatement Of Dangerous Building Codes - Set August 11, 1998 as public hearing date for consideration of said Codes. Board of Trustees - July 14, 1998 - Page 2 5. Resolution #8-98 - Intent to Annex Homestead Ridge Addition, set Town Board Public Hearing for August 25, 1998; and refer Annexation Plat to Planning Commission. Ann Vernon expressed her concern with the high-density being proposed and requested the Board consider not annexing Homestead Ridge. Town Attorney White advised that the Town Board is required to set the proposed annexation for public hearing and follow the legal process. Due to a potential conflict of interest, Trustee Hix requested Consent Item #5 be excluded from the Consent Calendar; Mayor Dekker approved the request. 6. Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing for the Amended Plat of a Portion of Lot 13, South Saint Vrain Addition, Robert L. & Carolyn Strom/Applicants. As there was no public testimony, the public hearing was closed. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Baudek) Consent Item #5 be removed from the Consent Calendar, to be voted upon separately, and that the remaining items on the Consent Calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Barker) Resolution #8-98 for Consent Item #5 be approved, and it passed with Trustee Hix Abstaining. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Operating Budgets and Revised Organizational Chart/Senior Center. Town Administrator Klaphake presented the last half of 1998 and all of the 1999 Operating Budgets for the newly remodeled Senior Center. The Town Board recently enjoyed lunch at the Center and received a tour of the facility. The State has inspected the Center, noted that this was the finest facility they have worked on, and issued a grant payment in the amount of $80,000 (the total grant amount is $100,000). The Meals on Wheels Program relative to the Town's commitment to Larimer County to undertake this program was reviewed, with Staff confirming that the new Director will become a full-time Town employee, who will report to Museum Director Kilsdonk. Additionally, two cooks will be hired as permanent part-time Town employees. A revised Organizational Chart was reviewed which places the Center under the direction of the Museum Director. Senior Center Board President Mary Lou Faiella commended Don Tebow for his 5-yr. commitment to pushing forward on the remodeling project, and she extended her appreciation to the entire Senior Board, Center members, Town Board, and Administrator Klaphake. It was moved and seconded (Marshall/Hix) the Operating Budgets be approved as presented which will be included in an upcoming Resolution supplementing the Town's Budget, and it passed unanimously. Don Tebow noted that an additional $20,000 was raised last week to buy more furniture. Grand Opening Invitations will be forthcoming. 2. PRPA Organic Contract and Power Supply Contract. Mayor Dekker reported on the proposed amendments to the Organic Contract and Power Supply Contract which extend the expiration date from 12/31/2020 to 12/31/2040, and provide greater flexibility in obtaining long-term financing. John Wittemeyer, PRPA's General Council appeared gave a brief background of PRPA's 23 years of existence. The Contracts have been, or soon will be, favorably considered by the other three municipalities. A Board of Trustees - July 14, 1998 - Page 3 short discussion followed on de-regulation and gas marketing. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Barker) both Contracts be approved as presented. Trustee Baudek stated that PRPA's service is excellent, including PRPA's expertise in the field. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Development Plan - Cedar Ridge, Lot 1, Beaver Point, Third Addition - Appeal Planning Commission Recommendation. In a letter dated July 13, 1998, Estes Park Surveyors stated that the owner has agreed to withdraw his appeal at this time under the assumption that the irrigation issue will be discussed by the Planning Commission at their next meeting. 4. Liquor Licensing: A. Special Event Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Liquor Permit filed by the Estes Park Lions Club for the 4 th Annual Brewfest, August 22, 1998, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., 470 Prospect Village Dr. Clerk O'Connor reported that the application is in order, and the premise was posted with a Public Notice Sign. B. Special Event Malt, Vinous and Spirituous Liquor Permit filed by the Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival, September 12 & 13, 1998, Stanley Park Ball field and Rodeo Grounds. Clerk O'Connor reported that this application is in order, and that the premises were posted with a Public Notice Sign. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix) both Special Event Permits be approved, and it passed unanimously. 5. Town Administrator's Report: A. The flower beds were praised for their beauty. B. Responded to the 7/10/98 Editorial in the Trail Gazette, stating that in his opinion, the article was "mean- spirited", and that is not how business is done. Trustee Hix reported that the Estes Valley Land Trust has initiated action at the Larimer County Open Lands Board to reimburse the Town $5,000 on the purchase of the Bikle property; Trustee Hix anticipates the action will soon be approved by the Board. Trustee Marshall stated the recent Rooftop Rodeo was well attended, and he commended all Rooftop Members. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Robert L. Dekker, Mayor Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk TOWN BOARD MEETING JULY 28, 1998 Action Item #1 - Annual Financial Report. Monte previously distributed the Audit on July l#f You may want to bring this report with you to the meeting. 1 · RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SUMS OF MONEY No. A RESOLUTION TO SUPPLEMENT THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK'S 1998 GENERAL, SPECIAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT, PARK ENTRANCE ESTATES CONSTRUCTION, PARK ENTRANCE ESTATES DEBT SERVICE, OPEN SPACE, AND SENIOR CENTER FUND BUDGETS. WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park has received a federal grant (ISTEA) for the Lake Estes Hike/Bike Trail Wapiti Meadows section construction, the Public Works Department budget needs to be increased by $95,000; and WHEREAS, the Town determined to improve the electrical wiring system at the Stanley Hall project the Community subsidy Department budget shall be increased by $100,000; and WHEREAS, the Town discovered it overlooked an item in the 1998 budget process, it has been determined that the Special Events Fund budget for building maintenance shall be increased by $21,000; and WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park has determined to purchase Lot 4 Stanley Historic District the Community Reinvestment budget needs to be increased by $815,000; and WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park determined it had excess assessments resulting from the Park Entrance Estates road and water improvements and to refund said excess to the participants and for additional improvements contracted in 1998, that the Park Entrance Estates construction budget shall be increased by $90,000; and WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park determined that excess collections in the Park Entrance Estates Debt Service Fund shall be applied towards early redemption of the outstanding bonds and as a result that the budget shall be increased by $29,850; and WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park has determined to purchase the Bickle property that the Open Space Fund budget shall be increased by $136,000; and WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park has assumed the operations of the Estes Park Senior Center a 1998 budget of $51,445 shall be created. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: 1. THAT the General Fund 1998 revenue budget be increased from $8,931,578 to $9,026,578 to reflect the federal ISTEA grant revenue. 2. THAT the General Fund 1998 expense budget be increased from $9,660,397 to $9,855,397 to reflect the Lake Estes Hike/Bike Trail construction and Stanley Hall electrical project. The source of funding for the Stanley Hall project is beginning fund balances. 3. THAT the Special Events Fund 1998 expense budget be increased from $508,619 to $529,619. The source of funding is the beginning fund balances. 4. THAT the Community Reinvestment Fund 1998 revenue budget increased from $230,000 to 51,045,000 to reflect the Lot 4, Stanley Historic District lease agreement. 5. THAT the Community Reinvestment Fund 1998 expense budget be increased from $9,300 to $824,300 to reflect the purchase of Lot 4, Stanley Historic District. Any additional cash requirements will be funded from a short-term cash advance from the Light and Power Fund. 6. THAT the Park Entrance Estates construction fund 1998 expense budget be increased from $1,629 to $91,629. The source of funding is the beginning £und balance. 7. THAT the Park Entrance Estates Debt Service Fund 1998 revenue budget be increased from $23,449 to $50,000 to reflect unanticipated cash receipts. 8. THAT the Park Entrance Estates Debt Service Fund 1998 expense budget be increased from $23,991 to $53,841. The source of funding is unanticipated 1998 revenues. 9. THAT the Open Space Fund 1998 expense budget be increased form $77,756 to $213,756. The source of funds will be the 1998 Open Space tax receipts and short term cash advances from the Light and Power fund if necessary. 10. THAT the Senior Center 1998 revenue budget be increased from $0 to $55,334. The source of funding will be the grant revenues, program income and General Fund transfer. 11. THAT the Senior Center 1998 expense budget in increased from $0 to $51,445. The source of funding will be grant revenues, program income and General Fund transfer. ADOPTED the 26th day of July, 1998. Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk DR 8439 (06/97) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IQUOR ENFORCEMENT DIVISION APPLICATION FOR A 1375 SHERMAN STREET DENVER CO 80261 SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT (303) 205-2300 )RDER TO QUALIFY FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT, YOU MUST BE NONPROFIT D ONE OF THE FOLLOWING (See back for details.) 4 CHECK ONE: C]SOCIAL DCHARTERED BRANCH, LODGE OR CHAPTER OF A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OR SOCIETY C]FRATERNAL D RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION ~KPATRIOTIC O PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTION D POLITICAL ~ POLITICAL CANDIDATE DATHLETIC DMUNICIPALITY OWNING ARTS FACILITIES DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE ' LIAB TYPE OF SPECIAL EVENT APPLICANT IS APPLYING FOR: ~ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 2110 ® MALL VINOUS AND SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR $25.00 PER DAY LIQUOR PERMIT NUMBER 2170 El FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE (3.2 Beer) $10.00 PER DAY ' I 1. NAME OF APPLICANT ORGANIZATION OR POLITICAL CANDIDATE State Sales Tax Number (Required) /1(nft/:trc/?re LE_G-rort P 657 119 03-0139(-0000 2. MAILING ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION OR POLITICAL CANDIDATE 3. ADDRESS OF PLACE TO HAVE SPECIAL EVENT (include street, city/town and ZIP) (include street, city/town and ZIP) 1307( lay &50 N-%,r, C A 4- r A E 3 7-2 5 P A k A Le E 0 5 1 p 2 5 1- E 5 PALR Co 90 s £ 3 NAME « i , DATE OFBIR™ ' AOMEADDRESS (Street, CIM State, ZIP) 3 * 4··3 6 € ..·PHONE IgMBER. 4. PRES./SEC'Y OF ORG. or POLITICAL CANDIDATE 905 40 3-E-Ar-) MA43 1-24 -11 18/ AN fEN pe LyoN:3 CO 303-&13-525 5. EVENT MANAGER SOS 0 54*92-,9 CLASE W 3-23-4-5 4009=221+ ACE, EST£5 PA£-6170 -5-©64979 6. HAS APPLICANT ORGANIZATION OR POLITICAL CANDIDATE BEEN 7. IS PREMISES NOW LICENSED UNDER STATE LIQUOR OR BEER CODE? ISSUED A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT THIS CALENDAR YEAR? El NO ® YES HOW MANY DAYS? g m NO E YES TO WHOM? AnFAICAN LE.G.Ion) 8. DOES THE APPLICANT HAVE POSSESSION OR WRITTEN PERMISSION FOR THE USE OF THE PREMISES TO BE LICENSED? ElYes E]No ts g "-41* -' 041· LISTBELOWTHE EXACT DATE(S> FOR. WHICH APPLICATIO~ IS BEING MADE FOR PERMIT - ,« ,-,5 ..Vt li ~~ist. Date E- IS -28 Date Date [)ate Date Hours From 7 P· .m. Hours From .m. Hours From .m. Hours From .m. Hours From To 1!454· ·m. To .m. To .m. To .m. To 34 , :.. *-trOATH:OF'APPLICANT=' « ~*~* 4 - -40- r w .7...i .8. «:1:'20·?-9 4 . A . I declare under penalty of perjury in the second degree that I have.riad the foregoing application.And ajl attachments thereto, a@ 3 thht allinformatiohtherein is true, correct, and completa tothe best of my knowledge.,j & 1 9 ././ SIGNATURE TITLE |DATE -urj<,w-,:~~~~~5-5-2_ l' 72 CEl CE+-r¥-ru COMMAND e (L 9-13-96 Theidlgoing application has bedneiamined an,d the-premises, §usiness dori'ducte-8 and charatter ofjhe abpliant istjacly,1 RE0RT AND APPROVAL OF Lockt:NICENSING AUTHORITY (CITY OR'COUNTY) 411 ~ c . ..2 6 >andwe #lo t®6rt thatsuch.permit, if granted, will coniphi:with the :prbvisions of Title 12, Article 48, C.R.S.,tas amend'ddz * 9 . 1 2 4- * '41~~ < ~' THEREFORE, THIS APPLICATION IS APPROVED. .,1 ' 1. r. - .' 1 LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY (CITY OR COUNTY) U CITY TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CITY/COUNTY CLERK El COUNTY SIGNATURE TITLE DATE DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE - FOR DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE USE ONLY r ; ' *»' i y - LIABILITY INFORMATION '. I -1 ·ple : /:12 j. I ::·L m ./. 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VRAIN ' ESTES PARK, CO 80517 ' PHONE: (970) 586-6118 ' ~I/~~~~~~ CHANGE Distribution to: ORDER OWNER ARCHITECT \/A DOCUMENT G701 CONTRACTOR FIELD OTHER PROJECT: Estes Park Senior Center CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: Two ; (name, address) Equipment & Furnishings Package 220 Fourth Street INITIATION DATE: June 29, 1998 TO (Contractor): Estes Park, Colorado 80517 --0-1~ ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NO: N/A Sinnett Builders, Inc. CONTRACT FOR: Equipment & Furnishings P.O. Box 1969 Fort Collins, CO 80522 - ~ CONTRACT DATE: February 25, i998 You are clirected to make the following changes in this Contract: 1. Furnish and install the additional shelving for the cooler/ freezer per the proposal dated June 18, 1998. ADD: $3,309.00 Not valid until signed by both the Owner and Architect. Signature of the Contractor indicates his agreement herewith, including any adjustment in the Contract Sum or Contract Time. The original (Contract Sum) (*58{K'XbESt.kj@Ej[RK'25*0 was ....... $ 116395.00 Net change by previously authorized Change Orders $ (5937.00) The (Contract Sum) (§heaRMN#*lieR®]U[KRR*) prior to this Change Order was .......... $ 110458.00 The (Contract Sum) (*2*H®kN*bj*%1000[*39*t) will be (increased) (40aeox,ER (*geheox@<* by this Change Order ··............. $ 3309.00 The new (Contract Sum) (K*[N)Ne*<#O4XjOCKD0XEMN) including this Change Order will be...$ 113767.00 The Contract Time will be O{Kaxod,1 00)e*Xsed) (unchanged) by Per Contract ( ) Days. The Date of Substantial Completion as of the date of this Change Order therefore is Authorized: Thorp Associates. P.C. Sinnett Builders, Inc. Tnwn nf Ectfpc: PArle ARCHITECT CONTRACTOR OWNER P.O. Box 129 P.O. Box 1969 1/0 Mac Gregor Ave Address Address Address Je CW-slPArk. CO 805 0 /7 Fo t Collins. CO 80522 Estes Eark,-6« 8054? C 'Le-6YS,jo BY Pk~*vu/ A h -a-+A / 17" 1 DATE 7 -/ 6 - 90 DATE July 13, 1998 D.- -(7 7,~7/9&- - V , 1 AIA DOCUMENT G701 • CHANGE ORDER • APRIL 1978 EDITION • AIA® • 0 1978 THE AMERICAN' INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE,, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 G701 -1978 40000 CHANGE Distribution to: ORDER OWNER ARCHITECT A/A DOCUMENT G701 CONTRACTOR FIELD OTHER PROJECT: Estes Park Senior Center Addition CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: Four ' (name, address) 220 Fourth Street Estes Park, C0 80517 INITIATION DATE: July 13, 1998 TO (Contractor): E- --~ ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NO: N/A Sinnett Builders, Inc. CONTRACT FOR: General Construction P.O. Box 1969 Fort Collins, CO 80522 __~ CONTRACT DATE: January 26, 1998 You are clirected to make the following changes in this Contract: 1. Remove the Carpet from beneath the ice machine and replace with sheet vinyl. Carpet Trends $228.92 Bond & Builders Risk 4.08 Sinnett 15% Fee 35.00 TOTAL ADD $268.00 2. Add light above water closet in Men's Restroom. Add outlet above counter. Add Light in crawl space. Rightway Electric $294.00 Bond & Builders Risk 5.00 Sinnett 15% Fee 45.00 TOTAL ADD $344.00 NET ADD: $612.00 Not valid until signed by both the Owner and Architect. Signature of the Contractor indicates his agreement herewith, including any acljustment in the Contract Sum or Contract Time. The original (Contract Sum) (*p@00®:Kdt**1*!Ueox!290*) was ..... $392,202.00 Net change by previously authorized Change Orders $ 17,181.00 The (Contract Sum) (QXN>lKA#RibM@*QONXK*[*) prior to this Change Order was .......... $409,383.00 The (Con tract Sum) ®XVIN®;Zmb00X*RXKD[X>~2 will be (increased) (ctel[ME€KdOI (Kath]6*83) bythis Change Order......................................................,.. $ 612.00 The new (Contract Sum) (g,gxcir&~*b!?0[KAX!XERM) including this Change Order will be ... $ 409 ,995.00 The Contract Time will be (idg=exes]) (dxm=** (unchanged) by C ) Days. The Date of Substantial Completion as of the date of this Change Order therefore is Per Contract Authorized: Thorp Associates, P.C. Sinnett Builders. Inc. Tnr,m of Fvt·es Park ARCHITECT CONTRACTOR P.O. Box 129 P.O. Box 1969 TEE%Iac Gregor Ave. Address Address Address . Es€es Park, CO 80517, ~ ~ Fort Collins. CQ 80522 Estes B.airk, CO-V 0 51,7 SY Ol,--ov Due abab3*x»-- y-/~1 142, - -r\/flitr, v DA#' 7-t 6-7© DATE July 13, 198 D>00 7/0 /98 - 1 1 - . AIA DOCUMENT G701 ' CHANGE ORDER • APRIL 1978 EDITION • AIA® • © 1978 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1733 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHI,NGTON, D.C. 2COOU G701 -1978 561000 TOWN OF ESTES PARK Office Memorandum To: The Honorable Ma~>Dekker and Board of Trustees From: Richard Widmer ~,7(~*-' I)ate: July 22,1998 ~ Re: CIRSA LOSS'PREVENTION AWARD BACKGROUND: Recently the Town was presented with the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency's (CIRSA) Loss Prevention Award "For Outstanding Accomplishments In The Management of A Successful Loss Prevention Program" for 1997. The Safety Team (Jeff Boles, Ron Hersh, Robert Hirning, Jeff Sigler, Mark Swallow, and Rich Widmer) was proud to accept this prestigious award on behalf ofthe Town from Tim Longbrook, CIRSA's Senior Loss control Representative. CIRSA has been the Town's insurer for property/casualty and liability since its founding in 1982. Presently, CIRSA has 162 members, more than half of Colorado's municipalities. Our 1997 net CIRSA premium after all credits was $24,025. BUDGET/COST: An award such as this may result in lower insurance premiums in the future. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Town Board acknowledge receipt ofthe award from CIRSA.