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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Town Board 2002-09-24, Prepared 09/17/02 •Revised 09/23/02 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, September 24,2002 7:00 p.m. AGENDA Recognition: Fall River Hydro Plant - receipt of the Colorado Historical Society Bancroft Award. Fall River Hydro Plant Advisory Committee - task completion and appreciation. Museum Director Kilsdonk. PUBLIC COMMENT TOWN BOARD COMMENTS 1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1. Town Board Minutes dated September 10, 2002. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Public Works, September 19, 2002: 1. Municipal Bldg. 1St Floor Remodel Design Scope of Services, Thorpe Associates, PC, $6,448. • 2. E. Riverside Dr. Retaining Wall and Rehabilitation Project Bid Award, G.L. Hoff, $410,450.00. 3. Water Rights Fee Study Scope of Services, Black and Veatch, $6,000. 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK PRESENTATION OF "COMING TO A PARK NEAR YOU". Park Supt. Vaughn Baker and Ass't. Park Supt. Tony Schetzle. 1 Continued on reverse side j r I 2. PRESENTATION: VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR ESTES PARK. David Crockett. 3. ORDINANCE #15-02 - APPROVING TRANSFER OF WINDY GAP UNITS FROM SUPERIOR TO ERIE & JOHNSTOWN. Town Attorney White. 4. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. NOTE: The Town Board reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. 2 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 10, 2002 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Larirher County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 1 Oth day of September, 2002. Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek. Present: John Baudek, Mayor Susan L. Doylen, Mayor ProTem Trustees Jeff Barker Stephen W. Gillette bavid Habecker Lori Jeffrey-Clark G. Wayne Newsom Also Present: Rich Widmer, Town Administrator Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Absent: None Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS Mayor Baudek read a Proclamation dedicating September 11, 2002 as "A/ways Remember 9-11 Day'. 1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1. Town Board Minutes dated August 27,2002. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Public Safety, August 28,2002: Fire Dept.: 1. Automatic Response and Mutual Aid Agreement with the YMCA of the Rockies. B. Community Development, Sebtember 5,2002: Special Events Dept.: 1. 2002 Christmas Parade Director - Letter of Understanding with Leslie Williams. 2. Resolution #24-02 authorizing Surprise Sale Days, October 12-13, 2002. 3. Appointment of 2002-2003 Rooftop Rodeo Committee Members and Officers. Board of Trustees - September 10, 2002 - Page 2 4. Estes Park Housing Authority, July 10, 2002 (acknowledgment only). 5. Estes Valley Planning Commission, August 20, 2002 (acknowledgement only). It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette) the consent agenda be approved, and it passed unanimously. l A. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of): 1. Preliminarv & Final Condominium Map. River Bend Condominiums. Tract 16, Beaver Point First Addition, 315 Riverside Drive, Tom and Sue Fisher/Applicants. Mayor Baudek opened the public hearing, and Director Joseph stated that the Applicant is requesting to convert seven existing units into condominiums, and he presented the staff report: there is no expansion nor additional units being requested; the property is zoned CO-Commercial Outlying; the existing multi-family residential use is nonconforming; and the condominium declarations will not allow expansion due to the existing non- conforming use. Dir. Joseph noted correspondence from Fire Chief Dorman requesting adequate access and firefighting provisions on the site, and Public Works Director Linnane pertaining to upgrading of utilities, specifically replacement of water service lines. Staff has successfully resolved a pedestrian connection for the Riverwalk connections along the Big Thompson River for pedestrian connections along the northeast corner that will allow bridge access and an easement along the east and south property lines to an alternate point. The Planning Commission defined 10 conditions fdr approval, and the Applicant has fulfilled all conditions; however, there is one outstanding item, which is paving of driveways and parking as required by the Code for public facilities. This Code requirement for public facility standards is initiated when a development plan or other approval is requested. Staff confirmed that roughly 15-20 parking spaces are available. Mr. Fisher presented photos of the site, and is seeking reconsideration of the Planning Commission condition of paving driveways and parking areas that exist on the property. In summary, the photos displayed a flat area with no erosion problems. Photos also displayed various materials that could be installed as unit markers, and Mr. Fisher read a statement supporting his request. Applicant's representative Amy Plummer/Van Horn Engineering, confirmed support for the gravel areas based on: near level site, erosion not the problem, "puddling" can cause holes that are difficult to patch with asphalt, gravel is more pervious to water, the configuration of the parking lot could require substantial maintenance. Additional comments were heard from staff, Ms. Plummer and Mr. Van Horn. Trustee Habecker commented on the need to specify when (or if) the Planning Commission and Town Board has the ability to waive Code requirements. Concluding all testimony, it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Jeffrey- Clark) the Preliminary and Final Condominium Map of River Bend Condominiums, Tract 16, Beaver Point First Addition be approved which includes the paving condition. The motion passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Barker, Habecker, Jeffrey-Clark, and Newsom. Those voting "No" Trustees Doylen and Gillette NOTE: Consensus was reached to direct the Planning Commission to review paving standards as they pertain to existing properties that are being condominiumized. Board of Trustees - September 10,2002 - Page 3 2. (1) DEVELOPMENT PLAN #02-17. (2) PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT, and (3) REVISED ANNEXATION/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Vista Ridge, Lot 1, Wildfire Addition, northwest corner of Dry Gulch, Estes Investors, LLC/Applicant. Trustee Doylen declared a conflict of interest and stated she would not participate in discussion nor vote. Community Development Director Joseph presented the staff report reporting the request is for a 61 Unit (31 affordable units and 30 market rate units) Development and Subdivision of Lot 1, Wildfire Ridge Addition into three lots. The Planning Commission has recommended conditional approval. Configuration at this time is similar to the plan originally approved, however, the prior approval included open parking. This submittal includes attached garages, and a proposed public street thus providing future public street access to the north. The public street mandates a subdivision. Subdivision affects density, and dedication of a roadway creates less net available land area to allocate the identical density previously approved. The Planning Commission is recommending approval of the preliminary plat and development plan, and all conditions have been met. The Applicant is seeking a higher mix of market rate units due to economy feasibility. In summary, staff is considering amendments that address the affordable/market rate ratio currently required in the EVDC. Sam Betters/Dir. Estes Park Housing Authority, Eric BlackhursVEstes Park Housing Authority Commissioner, local realtor and PresidenVForward Estes Park Foundation, and Dave Lingle/Adler-Lingle Architects provided testimony and slides on the overview of the design solution in support of the project. Attorney White confirmed that the previous density has not changed. The changes include vehicular access to the site and the product type due to the public street-land area has been removed fro the net land area calculation. Attorney White reviewed previous amendments to the development agreement, including background relative to density, type of units, affect on the project due to the adoption of the EVDC. As there were no audience comments, Mayor Baudek closed the Public Hearing. It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Habecker) the following be approved: (1) Development Plan #02-17, (2) Preliminary Subdivision Plat, and (3) the Revised Annexation/Development Agreement, and it passed with Trustee Doylen Abstaining. In his motion, Trustee Gillette noted that an error must be corrected in the Revised Annexation/Development Agreement on Pg. 2, Item 3-correct 30 affordable units to 31 affordable units. 3. TAHARAA MOUNTAIN LODGE ADDITION ANNEXATION. Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing to consider annexation and rezoning from A-1 to A-Accommodations, and Community Development Director Joseph presented the staff report. The Owners are proposing to expand from the existing 12 units to 20 units and the property currently exceeds the maximum development density allowed in the A-1 Zoning District; the A-Accommodations District allows 85 motel units to be constructed on this size. However, the Annexation Agreement contains a maximum allowed density of 30 motel units (no kitchens). Additionally, staff is proposing to retain the floor area ratio (FAR) associated with A-1 zoning, using the current definition to determine how the FAR is defined. The Planning Commission has recommended conditional approval. Town Attorney White read Resolution #25-02 and Ordinance #14-02. The Annexation Agreement conditions were also reviewed. Board of Trustees - September 10, 2002 - Page 4 Comments in support of the rezoning request were heard from Bill Van Horn/Van Horn Engineering, Steve Lane/Basis Architecture, and Diane Harlan, Co-owner. There being no further testimony, Mayor Baudek closed the Public Hearing, and it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Newsom) Resolution #25-02 and Ordinance #14-02 be approved, thereby annexing Tahaara Mountain Lodge, and rezoning the site to A- Accommodations, and the motion passed unanimously. 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK PRESENTATION OF "COMING TO A PARK NEAR YOU". Mayor Baudek welcomed new Park Supt. Vaughn Baker. Due to the lateness of the hour, Ass't. Park Supt. Tony Schetzle shortehed his presentation to include 2 critical issues: environmental assessments currently seeking comments regarding the Urban/Wildland Fire Management Plan, with comments due 9/20, and comments due 9/27 for Hidden Valley. The full presentation will be re-scheduled. 2. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. A. Sales Tax Report. Due to the Labor Day Holidag, the repbrt is unavailable at this time, thus it will be distributed upon receipt. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. John Baudek, Mayor Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 19, 2002 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 19111 day of September 2002. Committee: Chairman Barker, Trustees Doylen and Gillette Attending: Chairman Barker and Trustee Doylen Also Attending: Town Administrator Widmer, Public Works Director Linnane, Finance Director Brandjord, Construction Manager Sievers, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom Absent Trustee Gillette Chairman Barker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. YMCA BULK WATER EMERGENCY TAP - REQUEST APPROVAL. Director Linnane presented an emergency use tap request submitted by the YMCA that would be physically connected during an emergency (i.e., a severe drought condition or a YMCA treatment plant failure). The agreement would include the following: 1) The tap would be activated during emergency situations only 2) Town personnel would connect and disconnect the tap 3) YMCA agrees to pay bulk water rates for water used 4) YMCA will submit connection construction plans for Town approval 5) YMCA shall be included in the NCWCD prior to the tap connection Scott Pope and Gary Van Horn/YMCA indicated that the tap would be used in the event of a treatment plant failure. Concluding discussions regarding fire flgw requirements, usage limitations, and emergency restrictions, the Committee recommends approval of the Emergency Tap request. Staff was directed to prepare an agreement, similar to Park Entrance Estates, to include the stipulations listed above and a precise definition of "emergency." MUNICIPAL BUILDING 1ST FLOOR REMODEL PRELIMINARY DESIGN SCOPE OF SERVICES - REQUEST APPROVAL. Director Brandjord reported that a committee has been formed to determine the future use of the previous Town Board Room space and to improve the customer service area located on the first floor of the Municipal Building. In order to optimize the space, the committee contracted an architectural firm to conduct a professional conceptual design study and the following bids were received: Basis Architecture $10,125 Thorn Associates, PC $6,448 It should be noted that although the RFP· did not request it, Thorn's scope of work included a preliminary design for the entire building, including the second floor. Basis' did not. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - September 19,2002 - Page 2 There is no line item included in the budget. Staff recommends allocating the expenditure equally between the Light and Power and Water Funds. The Committee recommends awarding the conceptual design contract to Thorp Associates, PC at a cost of $6,448. E. RIVERSIDE DR. RETAINING WALL AND ROADWAY PROJECT - REQUEST TO AWARD BID. Public Works budgeted construction of a retaining wall along the Big Thompson River between the Rockwell St. and E. Riverside Dr. bridges. This construction triggered the repaving of this section of street, which in turn, lead staff to review the quality of underground and overhead utilities in this area and an additional block to the south. The following bids were received: G. L. Hoff $357,429.11 Mountain Constructors $451,907.05 The project will include an additional 13% to fund traffic control and contingencies; therefore, the low bid presented by G.L. Hoff will increase from $357,429.11 to $410,450.00 (NOTE: Engineering, design and construction management costs totaling $21,277 were previously approved at the May 2nd Public Works Committee meeting and are not included in the above bids). The Light and Power Dept. -will fund its portion of the project from- the Brownfield's Underground Circuit Tie Project and Public Works from the Marys Lake Pump Project. Both projects have been postponed. Director Linnane briefed the Committee on the neighborhood meeting held September 17th. Areas discussed include the construction schedule, traffic management, tree replacement, and landscaping plans. Bill Van Horn/Van Horn Engineering addressed river water levels and channel concerns. Concluding all discussion, the Committee recommends acceptance of the bid from G.L. Hoff in the amount of $357,429.11 to include an additional 13% for traffic control and contingencies for a total of $410,450.00 to be funded as outlined above. WATER RIGHTS FEE SCOPE OF SERVICES - REQUEST APPROVAL. Director Linnane presented a Water Rights Fee Study Scope of Services submitted by Black & Veatch at a cost of $6,000 to evaluate the Town's current water rights fee for new development. This cost will be funded from the postponed Marys Lake Pump Project. The Committee recommends approval of the Water Rights Fee Scope of Services in the amount of $6,000 submitted by Black & Veatch. REPORTS. Willows Condos/Fall River Trail. Negotiations are underway between Attorney Phipps/Willows Condominium Association and Town Attorney White to determine if a cost sharing compromise can be reached for trail relocation costs. A deadline of October 1St was given to reach a compromise. Staff is moving forward with the project and will begin soliciting bids in the near future. Other areas discussed include trail construction plans, easement negotiations, and bridge placement. , RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - September 19, 2002 - Page 3 Cardboard Recycling Project. The project will begin October 1, 2002 and will be available during the normal recycling schedule of Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is anticipated that the project will be available through the month of October and possibly longer if the conditions of operation are follows and the location can handle the extra customer load. This is a free residential cardboard recycling project. Commercial cardboard recycling is available for a fee. There being no further business, Chairman Barker adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m. €Vak Ae,~iz-4 Rebecca van Deutekom, CMC, Deputy Town Clerk Presentation to the Estes Park Town Board of Trustees By Estes Park Arts Community (EPAC) Visual and Performing Arts Building for Estes Park The Estes Park Arts Community and other interested people have spent many hours in public and Board sessions gathering and compiling input to propose a viable community building aimed at visual and performing arts. The following plan is presented by three of the Board members: Bill MeNamara, Greig Steiner and David Crockett. Bill will give the historical importance ofthe arts in the founding of Estes Park, David will discuss the various uses of such a facility and the overall concept that has been put together over the past year or so, including possible funding sources and the uses. Grieg will show the preliminary conceptual drawings of how we envision such a facility would 10014 and how it would fit in the Tallant Park area. The selection ofthe Tallant Park area is related to its visibility, convenience and availability. The hope is to be in a structure shared with the Chamber Resort Association so that commbn facilities, such as bathrooms, water fountains, picnic areas and walkways along the river front can be shared. The hope is that if such a facility was shared, it would increase visibility to all tenants and that visitors to the Chamber would have more ready access to the art offerings in Estes Park. As envisioned, the Chamber would be enlarged, and directed to enhance the views toward the Continental Divide. Visitors would have immediate access to the gallery and to the additional offerings in the building, be they classes, performance art or the gallery gift shop and ticket area. Estes Park is well known for its art history and for the importance that music, dance and theater have played in the development of the Town. The facility is conceived as having the gallery space used for traveling shows, such as Arts in The Park, an annual juried traveling show emphasizing art created based on our Countries National Parks. There are multiple uses for both the gallery and for the performance auditorium, both from the community and from visiting performers and artists. As envisioned, above the gallery and Chamber spaces would be large spaces with petitioning available to allow their use as a variety of classroom and practice rooms. The auditorium will seat from 400-600 people, and be designed in such manner to work well for all types oftheater uses, such as plays, music, dance or corporate use. One unique feature ofthe auditorium is that it will have access for an audience from inside the theater, or in fair weather the back of the stage can be opened to the outside for performances given to outside seating. Funding is surely important and we have discussed several funding sources, including, but not limited to: EPURA for exterior landscaping FOSH money currently on hand Granting from a variety of sources Town, for the Chamber portion and restrooms Private funding by donors solicited by EPAC We will now present the plan and design concept and discuss the uses. :-2:.ff::'~ ~ , .-I °cul small towns getting into the facilities act -r~retty soon, every small tion, handicap- ~ :* .tr- - *,>4- 1.1,9 MI L.4 .11,~ L,community in Colorado is ped restrooms, .7 1-7- JA>*171'el= pj·I - - ,.=. ill,-F "1~ 1 _ going to have its own per- an office and =1 1. forming arts center - and performer hous- 9 - I. 1 1- tliat's a good thing. ing. 1 ..1 1- 1- . - .1- »With nearly $508,000 (80 percen Relph said the - - 1- 1, 1 r:-* t.- 1 -" 2340,- 0 - new space will of the funds) in hand or pledged for allow the center ~ 1 **ij~ir-** ~"-"I~*.0 : -6 4327 7*~*<tA - it) Studio 2#xpansion project, the to expand its Crystal Mountain Center for the live theater pro- Performing Arts in Westcliffe is gramming and 41/- , starting a regional campaign to provide new op- 1, I . -illd£6 A ¥. raise the final $100,000. 11 2 4 r portunities for MI 11 The new fa- youth-oriented i 09 + . ' 3 - It J cility will be activities. • 1 f 1.- -- built next to The center's 4 IL the organiza- telephone num- 'rrr~ tion's existing ber is 719- -1,4.6, 16, f 1.Pr- )52'- , '/ Jones Theater 783-3004; its and will con- website is - tain a smaller www.jones .1* 1 -==e >~r i. theater space theater.com. ~ fy t .-_'SF ~ - to be used for Earlier this ~ - -Al:-8.'- . -/7 small produc- . year, Glenwood g , 1 if - tions, rehears- Springs an- 4 -82=L Sali61/a als, youth the- nounced it ex- Proposed expansion of Westcliffe arts center. C., Dillard ater, dance programs and pected to break C'o~~,~~~ion 500, is in ,~ DIL-LARD from Page 8E of plays that would not necessarily 01," by Charles Dickens, adapted be done and, because I'm from by David and Julie Payne, original southetn Colorado, about 50 miles ground for a new $5.3 million, 800- England, some English plays. music by Todd Robens, directed we-st 6f Pueblo. It's the county seat i seat theater in October to serve "We're not going to try to com- by Liz Jury, Nov. 23-Dec. 23; i of fast.growing Custer County, I Gienwood Springs and towns in the pete with other theater companies, "God's Man in Texas," by David population 3,596. Anne Kimball Relph, director of Roaring Fork Valley and as far but to find our own little niche." Rambo, directed by Dodd, Jan. 18- the Crystal Mountain Center, said west as Grand Junction. The opening play of the Every- Feb. 17; "Fully Committed," by recent audience surveys show 60 The plan is to bring in touring man Theater's new season will be Becky Mode, directed by Chris percent of the Jones Theater's au- shows of Broadway hits, concerts "The Baltimore Waltz," by Paula Willard, March 1-31; and "The Taf- dience comes from Pueblo, Cafion and other entertainment to the Vogel, directed by Chris Tabb, fetas, a Musical Journey Through City, Salida and the Greenhorn town of 7,000, located between Vail Sept. 9-Oct. 6. the Fabulous Fifties," conceived by Valley, "and increasingly from and Grand Junction. The rest of the season is: "Visit- Rick Lewis, directed by Beb New- Colorado Springs and Denver." The theater will be part of a new ing Mr. Green," by Jeff Baron, di- comb-Madden, April 19-May 19 In addition, the building will con- community center that's already rected by Pegg, Oct. 25-Nov. 24; Additional information: tain much-needed space for cos- under construction. the regional premiere of "Fairfax 303-361-2910. tume storage, scenery construe- Riviera," by local authors Ruthie 'Reinvented'theater Pfeiffer and Ben Taylor, directed The new season at the LIDA Richard Pegg and his wife, Meg by ~li~tf~jRJ~%~an' ~hle0Sfaf~be. Project, 2180 Stout St., will include Collins, have taken over the South 9, "Our Town," by Thornton Wilder. Suburban Theatre Company, 1900 Dress," by Alan Ball, directed by direc.ted by Brian Freeland, Sept. W. Littleton Blvd., renaming it Ev- Angela Foster, Feb. 21-March 23, 14-Oct.20; "Brother, Mine," by Col- and the regional premiere of "Vita orado playwright Eric. C. Law- eryman Theater Company, aka, etc. & Virginia," by Eileen Atkins, di- rence, directed by Chris Tabb, rected by Pegg, April 28-May 18. Jan. 11-Feb. 9, and 'MAN- As set and lighting designers, and directors, the couple were in- Information: 303-347-1900. SON/Family Values," researched volved in 49 local productions dur- More theater seasons and developed by company and ing the 1992-96 seasons, before cast members, directed by Free- moving to Cape Cod, Mass. They The Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax, land, May 17-July 6. More informa- moved back to the Denver area Ave., has announced its 2001-02 tion: 303-282-0466. just before Thanksgiving. season. The shows are "The Last "We're reinventing South Subur- Night of Ballyhoo," by Alfred Theater critic Sandra C. Dil- ban Theatre Company," Pegg said. Uhry, directed by Terry Dodd, lard's column appears Sundays in "We plan longer runs, productions Sept. 21-Oct. 21; "A Christmas Car- Arts & Entertainment. W~I~I~ AillillA - INFORMATION ON A PROJECT TO ERECT A PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS BUILDING IN ESTES PARK A building is proposed to house a PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS complex, incorporating space for other important venues related to the area.. It would be built on property owned by the Town of Estes Park know as Tallant Park (currently occupied by the Chamber/Resort building) along with portions of adjacent properties. The complex could include, but not be limited to: 1. The Chamber Resort Assoc. 2. Accommodation for displays by the EP Historical Museum 3. A PERFORMING ARTS venue of approx. 600 seats with; A. Full Stage and stage house B. Fly loft. C. Workshops and scene dock with equipment and storage for electrical-drapery-paint room etc. D. Outdoor stage with amphitheater seating - sharing space and equipment with the main interior stage E. Dressing rooms (also sharing with the outdoor stage venue) F. Rehearsal Rooms for theater/ dance/ music/ etc. G. Storage for related seating - platforms - risers - music stands - current sets - costumes - props etc. H. Appropriate office space I. Ticket booth J. Light and sound booth K. All appropriate lighting/ sound/ projection equipment L. Accommodation for small performance groups such as readings/ children's theater/ recitals etc. M. Visual Arts Gallery. N. Elevator access to upper levels 0. Low profile building design P. Exterior entrances to all elements with secure separations for independent operation of various venues. 4. Visual Arts Gallery with office and work room 5. Classrooms 6. Work rooms 7. Storage for "current" projects 8. Storage of seating - tables - various required elements 9. Outdoor, covered, secure display area for visual arts 10. Sculpture garden concept for some permanent and some revolving works 11. Picnic areas as part of; 12. A complete river front development with access to the river on both sides of the river 13. Water projects including fountains - water falls related to the river - other ideas. 14. Landscaped grounds commensurate with the natural beauty of the area. 15. Landscaped, access:~ble parking lots with appropriate links of walkways to all areas. 16. Appropriate - low key, exterior lighting, including concealed lights for dramatic effects. These ideas and others are being considered for the project. The concept and design would be particularly suited to the site as it is the very gateway to the Town as it is bordered by both the main arteries into the Downtown area. Access would be available from Hwy. 34 and 36 equally. \ D 1 1 /4// / 1\ f \ / 4 - 'if/ < \\\ &31\\ 44 1 14\ \\ \ 1 tul \ f zil 1 ) \ « t j~) \0 \ L//-3 244 )) 1 l 62 97 . 4 9 1 1 7 no 4 IF \\1 \ .i \\:\ 4 6~491 4 > il 4 1 9% I. j 1 » 0 + 1 \Fo\ 1\ ill,\ # 1, ev \ 3 2 3 \ 1 1 /01 1 9.44 --rfif-- 100 F ET - C Fc/9 f ESTES PARK ARTS COMMUNITY 215 Virginia Drive L Estes Park, CO 80517 MOEIVE.9 Hon. John Baudek, Mayor & Trustees ~ AUG 1 2 2002 -~~ Town of Estes Park Pl 1 - 2 -1- 2 P.O. Box 1200 0 :ew- -@ 1,=i i----- - - Estes Park, CO, 80517 - 0 "4 4 ,«2 · ~- - $- - i , 4 9-0 ... Dear Mayor Baudek, 44 7.-r /7 /f It is the desire of the Board of the Estes Park Arts Community (EPAC) to make a presentation to the Town Board, Tuesday, September 24,2002, to solicit your guidance and support. The purpose of the presentation is as follows: RE: A Visual and Performing Arts Center for Estes Park The Estes Park Arts Community board and membership are proposing the creation of a VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER in Estes Park. We have received the support of each ofthe prominent arts groups and from individual artists as well. In addition, we have secured a great deal of local support. We now wish to present our vision to the TOWN BOARD OF ESTES PARK to secure support and backing for this project. It is our desire to make use of the property known as Tallant Park. EPAC would embrace the accommodation created in such manner as to encompass the Chamber Resort Assoc., with permanent display space for the Estes Park Historical Museum in the complex as well. We believe that this multi-purpose facility would be good for all parties. Estes Park has long been known as an art haven, since long before there was a town or a National Park. Today is no exception, as we see and hear music from the mountains and art in almost every corner of town. The community has been supportive of the arts with sponsorship of special events in Bond Park and now Performance Park, displays in the Conference Center, attendance to the many art programs and shows and live performances, granting and in many other ways. We feel that Estes Park will prosper even more by helping create a facility such as we are proposing and that the local general population would embrace and support such a project. There is a great need to aeate such a facility because of the increase in arts events and because of the sacrifice being made by having to use inadequate facilities, which lessens the experience for the artists and the patrons of these events. The EPAC vision is to create a viable center which will be a boon to the residents and visitors of the Town and surrounding area and provide space for a variety of arts oriented venues. In so doing we feel there would be a very positive financial impact on the community. Currently the complex is envisioned to contain: A THEATER adequate for instrumental or vocal music, dance and staged events, conferences or lectures. (Capacity to be determined, but expected to be 350-500 seating) An exterior PERFORMANCE area adjacent to the Theater A VISUAL ARTS GALLERY SPACE for circulating shows, semi-permanent displays, special events. Currently the suggested size for the gallery space is approximately 3,000 sq. ft., with approx. 1,000 sq. ft. allocated to workrooms and storage adjacent to the gallery. AN OUTDOOR DISPLAY AREA for open air art displays which would be secure and under cover from the weather. A SCULPTURE GARDEN -venue for both permanent and circulating works. A PICNIC AREA adjacent to the riverfront. FUNDING: Many sources of funding would be utilized, to potentially include: Chamber Resort Association - For part of the facilities EPURA - Landscaping and exterior public areas Town of Estes Park- Create feasibility study FOSH- Funding toward facility GRANTS- Using public and private funding Special Taxing District-look at feasibility Private Donors MANAGEMENT: It is the goal of EPAC that the Board of Directors acts as oversight committee to give direction and control to a facility director and staff. We are asking for support for this project, and financial and consultation assistance for the design and feasibility through completion. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to your comments. Yours truly, n Of il[61 b.dgdit T David Crockett, Director Estes Park Arts Community CC: EPAC Board of Directors and members Richard Widmer, Town Administrator Deva Boleman, Director of Chamber Resort Betty Kilsdonk, Director of Historical Museum Wil Smith, EPURA C 4 . EPAC Directors are as follows: Greig Steiner Marty Yochum Casey William Mc Namara Cynthia Elkins Tim Phillips Heidi Todd David Crockett MEMO TO: Town Board FROM: Gregory A. White DATE: September 18, 2002 RE: Windy Gap Water Transfers - Superior to Erie and Louisville BACKGROUND: In 1987, the Town of Estes Park entered into a contract with MDC Land Corporation for the sale of 35 units (3500 acre-feet), of the Town's Windy Gap water. That contract was subsequently amended twice and eventually assigned by MDC to Superior Metropolitan District #1. The thirty-five (35) units of Windy Gap water were transferred to Superior effective April 1,1988. The purchase price of $3,335,000 was paid to the Town pursuant to the terms and conditions of the contract documents. Superior has entered into contracts with the Town of Erie to sell three (3) units (300 acre- feet) and the City of Louisville to sell six (6) units (600 acre-feet). Those contracts are to close in early October, 2002. The Windy Gap project was financed through several bond issues in the 1980's. The Town of Estes Park remains liable for its pro-rata share of those bond payments (40/480). The Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District is requiring that the Town approve the transfer of nine (9) units of Windy Gap water from Superior Metropolitan District to Erie and Louisville respectively. In return, Erie and Louisville will become liable for the bond payments on their respective shares of Windy Gap water. Superior Metropolitan District #1 shall remain liable for the nine (9) units transferred to Erie and Louisville as well as the remaining twenty-six (26) units of Windy Gap water purchased from the Town. The Town of Estes Park will remain liable after Erie, Louisville, and Superior Metropolitan District #1 for thirty-five (35) units of Windy Gap water transferred to Superior Metropolitan District in 1988. BUDGETARY IMPACTS: None ST AFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 15-02. ORDINANCE NO. 15-02 AN ORDINANCE CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN WINDY GAP UNITS BY SUPERIOR METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK TO EXECUTE AND FILE, ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, SUCH DOCUMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY TO CONSENT TO THE TRANSFER OF 9 UNITS OF WATER OF THE MUNICIPAL SUBDISTRICT, NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO. Section 1. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, hereby consents to the transfer of three (3) Units of Windy Gap water from Superior Metropolitan District No. 1 to the Town of Erie and six (6) Units of Windy Gap water from Superior Metropolitan District No. 1 to the City of Louisville. The nine (9) Units being transferred were originally transferred to Superior Metropolitan District No. 1 from the Town of Estes Park, Colorado pursuant to Ordinance No. 4-88. Section 2. The Mayor and Town Clerk of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, be and hereby are authorized and directed to execute and file, on behalf of the Town, such other and further documents as are required by the Municipal Subdistrict, Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District to evidence the consent of the Town of Estes Park to the transfer of the nine (9) Units of Subdistrict Windy Gap Water. Section 3. That the Mayor and Town Clerk of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, be and hereby are authorized and directed to execute the Petitions for Water Allotment Contracts of the Town of Erie and the City of Louisville. The copies of the Petitions for Water Allotment contracts for Erie and Louisville are attached hereto as Exhibits "A" and "B". Section 4. The Town of Estes Park hereby recognizes and agrees that its obligation to repay its portion of the bonded indebtedness of the Subdistrict relating to the Windy Gap project does now and will in the future continue to exist; that said obligations will not be discharged until the repayment of all bonded indebtedness incurred by the Subdistrict as of the date hereo f; and that the Subdistrict may levy a special assessment pursuant to C.R.S. 37-45-123 on lands within the Town pursuant to the terms of the Water Allotment Contract to the Town of Estes Park dated July 11, 1975, in the event that Subdistrict does not, for any reason, including, but not limited to, the insolvency or bankruptcy of M.D.C. Land Corporation, the Superior Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, or 3, (with regard to all thirty-five (35) units originally trans ferred pursuant to Ordinance 4- 88), the Town of Erie (with regard to three (3) of the original thirty-five (35) Units transferred to the Superior Metropolitan District No. 1), or the City of Louisville (with regard to the six (6) of the original thirty-five (35) Units transferred to the Superior Metropolitan District No 1), receive the annual payments required by the Water Allotment contracts of the Town of Erie and/or the City of Louisville, or in the event that the Water Allotment contracts of the Town of Erie and/or the City of Louisville are terminated by the Subdistrict according to their terms. Section 5. The adoption of this Ordinance, and the execution of the documents authorized herein, shall not revoke or repeal Ordinance No. 10-75 of the Town of Estes Park, as adopted on May 13, 1975, nor Ordinance No. 4-88 of the Town of Estes Park, as adopted on March 31, 1988. Section 6. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, herewith finds, determines and designates that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety in order to immediately authorize the transfer of the Windy Gap water, and since it is the opinion of the Board of Trustees that an emergency exists, this Ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption. PASSED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SIGNED THIS DAY OF ,2002. 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