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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Town Board 2005-03-22Prepared 03/16/05 The Mission of the Town of Estes Fark le to plan and provide reliable, high-value eervicee for our citizens, visitors, and employees. We tai<e ereat pride eneurin0 and enhancin0 the quality of life In our community by being good etewarde of public resources and natural setting. BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK Tuesday, March 22,2005 7:00 p.m. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT (Please state your name and address) TOWN BOARD COMMENTS 1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1. Town Board Minutes dated March 8,2005. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Utilities, March 10,2005: 1. Easement Vacation for Lot 3A, Amended Plat of Lots 2 and 3, Dill Subdivision, Stephen R. Carl - Quit Claim Deed. B. Public Works, March 17,2005: 1. Parks SCADA Purchase, 2004 Budgeted Funds, LL Johnson Distributing Co., $20,933.70. 2. Annual Tree Replacement Project, Budgeted Funds, $10,000. 3. Fall River Hydro Picnic Grounds Shelter Structure and Road Improvements, Budgeted Funds, Litchfield Indus., $55,000 total. 4. 2005 Street Improvement Program (Chip Seal, Overlay and Striping), $100,000. 4. Estes Valley Planning Commission, February 15 and March 15, 2005 (acknowledgement only). lA. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of): Mayor Baudek: Open the Public Hearing for all Consent Agenda Items. If the Applicant, Public or Town Board wish to speak to any of these consent items, they will be moved to the "Action Item" Section. A. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. PRELIMINARY CONDOMINIUM MAP & FINAL CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION: a. The Promontory, Lot 6, Replat of Mary's Lake Subdivision, Rock Castle Development Co./Applicant. B. REPORTS: 1. Presentation of Estes Valley Development Code, Remaining Portion of Block 7 Amendments - First Reading. CONTINUE to April 26, 2005. (The Town Board Public Hearing will be held May 24,2005). 1 Continued on reverse side /4 I 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1. PRESENTATION BY BUREAU OF RECLAMATION - OLYMPUS DRILLING PROJECT. Cara Lamb and Brian Person. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 5-05 - HOME RULE INITIATION. Town Attorney White. 3. 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, March 8,2005 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 8th day of March, 2005. Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek. Present: John Baudek, Mayor Susan L. Doylen, Mayor ProTem Trustees David Habecker Lori Jeffrey-Clark Chuck Levine Wayne Newsom Bill Pinkham Also Present: Randy Repola, 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. and all desiring to do so, recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Baudek presented and read aloud a Certificate of Appreciation for Craig Belshe, Principal/Intermediate School, who has been awarded the 2005 Colorado National Distinguished Principal of the Year. GRADUATION CEREMONY: 2005 CITIZENS INFORMATION ACADEMY (CIA) PARTICIPANTS. Mayor Baudek, Senior Center Mgr. Mitchell, and Town Administrator Repola - Present Participation Plaques to the following class members: CJ Bowers Raymond Leaycraft Diane Yoblin Richard Eisenlauer Dorla Eisenlauer Ed Weaver Lois Weaver Sallie Partridge Tom Partridge James Cope Susan Pinkham Richard Warren Bill Barton Dick Marquart Jean Marquart Jim Kile Ellen Lawson Bob Folken Alta Wachs William Wachs Mayor Baudek declared a 15-minute recess where a public reception was held immediately following the graduation ceremony. Mayor Baudek reconvened the meeting at 7:27 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT: Paul Sterling, 2400 Big Thompson Canyon, addressed the Board concerning "The Peace Tree", a tree that has been carved with the words Peace Tree, including the "peace" symbol. The tree was within the CDOT right-of-way; when the tree was carved, it became an advertising device; CDOT removed the tree March 7'h. Mr. Sterling is seeking a location for the Tree. Following discussion, this item was referred to the March 17~h Public Works Committee. ·' 1 Board of Trustees - March 8,2005 - Page 2 TOWN BOARD COMMENTS. Trustee Doylen commended on the Lady Cats Basketball Team who has reached the State Finals Championships. Trustee Habecker gave a visual civics lesson focusing on a "religious test" and how it relates to the Pledge of Allegiance, Bible, US Constitution and Colorado Constitution. 1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1. Town Board Minutes dated February 22,2005. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Public Safety, February 24,2005: Police and Fire Depts.: l. IGA for Emergency Management with Larimer County. B. Community Development, March 3,2005: Community Development Dept. 1. Network Color Copy Machine Lease, $6,216/yr. for 5 years ($31,080.00). 4. Estes Park Housing Authority, February 9,2005 (acknowledgment only). 5. Resolution #5-05 - Intent to Annex Fall River Second and Third Additions. Set public hearing date of April 12, 2005. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Levine) the consent agenda be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2. ACTION ITEMS: 1. RESOLUTION #4-05 RE-APPROPRIATION OF 2004 ENCUMBERED FUNDS TO THE 2005 BUDGET. Town Administrator Repola presented a resolution re- appropriating 2004 unexpended funds to the 2005 Budget. Town Attorney White read the Resolution, and it was moved and seconded (Levine/Pinkham) Resolution #4-05 be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2. BEAVER POINT HEIGHTS ANNEXATION REQUEST - BEAVER POINT HEIGHTS ADDITION, RESOLUTION #6-05 & ORDINANCE #4-05 - PUBLIC HEARING. Mayor Baudek opened the public hearing and Business Development Director Pickering presented the Staff Report: the Town Board initiated annexation proceedings for businesses desiring to annex on a voluntary basis, and all expenses were funded by the Town ($7,000/property). Benefits to the businesses and Town were reviewed, with Director Pickering confirming he has met with 25 potential businesses; of those, 12 have agreed to annex. Preliminary discussions are on going with 10 other businesses. The Beaver Point Heights Annexation is the first group of annexations and it includes the Sundeck Restaurant, Alpine Trail Ridge Inn, and the All-Budget Motel, totaling 3.50 acres. The restaurant property will retain the existing Commercial Outlying (CO) zoning, and the motels will retain their existing Accommodations (A) zoning. Town Attorney White read Resolution #6-05 and Ordinance #4-05. Alice Schwartz, 1631 High Drive, questioned confirmation that the annexation is limited to those three commercial properties identified above. Director Pickering responded that the Town is not negotiating with any properties located on the north side of High Dr. Regarding the budget, Town Administrator Repola noted . 4 Board of Trustees - March 8,2005 - Page 3 that a portion of the annexation expense has been appropriated in the 2005 Budget; however, he will review the fund and update if appropriate. There being no further testimony, Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing, and it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Newsom) Resolution #6-05 and Ordinance #4-05 be approved, thereby annexing Beaver Point Heights Addition, and it passed unanimously. 3. RESOLUTION #7-05 - RE-SETTING DATE FOR SPECIAL RECALL ELECTION. Town Attorney White gave a status report on Federal Court Judge Nottingham's decision where he lifted his Preliminary Injunction. Citing Sections 31-4-503(4), 31-4-504(2), 31-10-501,31-10-108, C.R.S., "tolling" as it relates to the period of time between February 10th and March 2nd, Town Attorney White advised that the recall election must be held either March 22nd or 2gth. The Resolution was read aloud, and Trustee Habecker read from a prepared statement, under the guidance of his attorney. In summary, Trustee Habecker strongly suggested Trustee Jeffrey-Clark not participate in discussion or vote on this issue, and questioned the legal basis in the re-setting of the election; and asserted that If the Town is neutral as previously stated, the Board has no choice but to declare the time expired and cancel the election. Town Attorney White responded that his opinion to re-set the election has been confirmed that he has consulted with the Town's CIRSA attorney on this case Steve Dawes, the Colorado Municipal League, and other municipal attorneys, and all concur with his opinion to proceed. There was no public testimony. Town Clerk O'Connor stated that all absentee ballots that were returned have been secured in a ballot box, and these ballots will be counted. The deadline for requesting absentee ballots has been extended to March 18'h. Concluding all discussion, it was moved and seconded (Jeffrey-Clark/Doylen) Resolution #7-05 be approved, re- setting the date for the Special Recall Election for March 22,2005, and it passed, with Trustee Habecker voting "No". Any questions concerning the election are to be directed to Clerk O'Connor. 4. MUNICIPAL HOME RULE DISCUSSION - RESOLUTION #8-05. Town Attorney White read the Resolution, and Town Administrator Repola advised that a preliminary petition form for Home Rule was presented to the Town Clerk on th February 28 . Administrator Repola held a meeting with Dee Pritchard, Richard Homeier, and Clerk O'Connor on March 3rd to discuss home rule and the Town's desire to initiate the process. Home rule is initiated either by petition or Town Board adoption of an ordinance. Administrator Repola attended a meeting hosted by Estes Park Citizens For Representative Government and the group \s amenable to the Town initiating the home rule process. Town Attorney White and Clerk O'Connor prepared a proposed timeline as summarized below: 1 March 22'd Town Board Meeting - Initiating Ordinance adopted by the Town Board. The home rule process may also be initiating via a citizen petition signed by at least 5% of the registered voters of the Town. Number of commissioners needs to be addressed between 9 and 21 and must be an odd number. Wards, districts or at-large also must be determined and included in the ordinance. k April 12'h Town Board Meeting - Town Board schedules election for the purpose of (1) forming a charter commission and (2) electing charter commission members to frame a charter. The Town Board appoints any vacancies to fill the commission if the stated number of candidates are not nominated. Election dav on August 2,2005. > If voter-approved, the Charter Commission must meet to organize itself between August 3-22. > Deadline for Charter Commission to submit proposed charter to Town Board - November 29,2005. , Board of Trustees - March 8,2005 - Page 4 1 December 13th Town Board Meeting - schedules election on regular municipal election date of April 4,2006. Discussion followed, with Town Administrator Repola confirming that should the voters approve proceeding with a home rule charter and electing a charter commission, the commission would be substantially independent. The Town will respect their wishes and provide assistance as requested (i.e. meeting space, staff assistance, computer resources, and the like). As there was no public comment, it was moved and seconded (Levine/Doylen) Resolution #8-05 be approved, directing Town Attorney White to prepare an Ordinance for consideration during the March 22nd Town Board meeting. Said ordinance is to include a charter commission comprised of 15 members (31-2-106(b), C.R.S.), and members be elected at-large (31-2-206(2), C.R.S.), and the motion passed unanimously. 5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. A. Lady Cats Basketball Team - Rally. The Special Events Department has arranged a send-off on Thursday, organizing vehicles, signs, balloons, etc. on Manford Ave. The community was urged to participate. Concluding all agenda items, Trustee Habecker stated he would not pursue his case on the recall election to State District Court. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. John Baudek, Mayor Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 10, 2005. Minutes of a Regular meeting of the UTILITIES COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 10th day of March 2005. Committee: Chairman Jeffrey-Clark, Trustees Newsom and Pinkham Attending: Trustees Newsom and Pinkham Also Attending: Town Administrator Repola, Public Works Director Linnane, Community Development Director Joseph, Utilities Supt. Goehring and Deputy Clerk Williamson Absent Chair Jeffrey-Clark Trustee Newsom called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. LIGHT AND POWER DEPARTMENT Lot 3A, Amended Plat of Lots 2&3 Dill Subdivision - Request to Vacate Easement. This is a request by Linda McCreery on behalf of Stephen Carl to vacate a platted utility easement that crosses through Lot 3A of the Dill Subdivision. The applicant has chosen to utilize the Easement Vacation process rather than formally amending the plat. The applicant has submitted signatures from all relevant utility providers agreeing to vacate this easement, which is not in use. There are perimeter utility easements ranging from 10 to 20 feet in width; these are to remain in place. The vacation of the easement would allow greater flexibility in the placement of a house on the lot. The Committee recommends approval of the request and authorizes Town Attorney White to prepare a Quit Claim Deed to vacate a utility easement crossing through Lot 3A, Amended Plat of Lots 2 & 3, Dill Subdivision. Reports > The Committee reviewed financial reports for the Light & Power and Water departments for year-end and costs per unit comparisons for 2003/2004. • Costs per unit are measured electronically/manually. Work orders are established for individual jobs. • Depreciation will be added to the unit cost for an accurate assessment. • Average age of the distribution system is high; therefore, several of the steel lines will be required to be replaced in the near future. • 85% of the water purchased is billed. • The capital improvement plan should cover future line replacement costs with outsourced funds needed for the improvements at Mary's Lake facility. Trustee Pinkham commented that the 2 charts (Electric Revenues vs. Budget and PRPA Invoices vs. Budget) depict the trends clearly. I Backflow Prevention - Update. • The Larimer County Health Department has loosened their requirements for residential properties. • The Water Department has reorganized with the Utilities GIS System Manager performing office duties and GIS mapping and a Cross-Connection Specialist performing the field work and necessary GPS. , RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Utilities Committee - March 10, 2005 - Page 2 Trustee Newsom thanked staff for their efforts in providing the committee with information on the department's current status, areas of improvement and efficiency levels. Trustee Pinkham stated he would like to tour both the water and electric facilities at staffs convenience. There being no further business, Trustee Newsom adjourned the meeting at 8:58 a.m. Jackie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk , RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town o f Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 17, 2005 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 17th day of March, 2005. Committee: Chairman Habecker, Trustees Jeffrey-Clark and Levine Attending: All Also Attending: Public Works Director Linnane, Park Superintendent Speedlin, Construction and Public Facilities Manager Sievers, Office Manager Button, Deputy Clerk Williamson, Absent None Chairman Habecker called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. SCADA IRRIGATION CONTROLLER PROGRAM PHASE V - REQUEST RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF THE 2004 BUDGETED ITEM. Funds were budgeted in the 2004 Conservation Trust Fund and a purchase order was written encumbering funds to purchase and install Phase V of the SCADA irrigation controller program. Due to an oversight, this item was not submitted to the Committee for prior approval for the expenditure of funds; however, these funds were included in Resolution 04-05 encumbering 2004 funds that were not expended. Phase V will be purchased from LL Johnson Distributing Company the only supplier in Colorado for the Motorola Irrigation Controllers. The Committee recommends retroactive approval to purchase Phase V of the SCADA irrigation controller program from LL Johnson Distributing Company at a cost of $20,933.70. PEACE TREE RELOCATION TO TOWN PROPERTY - DISCUSSION. Staff has researched possible locations on Town property for Paul Sterling's Peace Tree. Research indicates the Peace Tree does not meet the criteria accepted by EPURA's sculpture guidelines for the downtown urban renewal area. Town policy is to follow the themes of wildlife and Rocky Mountain National Park as guidelines for the core area of downtown. Staff is recommending that a location outside of the downtown core be selected with possibilities including private property similar to Mrs. Walsh's Garden, which is in the downtown vicinity. The YMCA of the Rockies has also been identified as a potential site. Mr. Sterling stated the Peace Tree is a message of hope, support and inspiration and would like to see it remain in Estes Park. As an alternative, Mr. Sterling may place the tree on EBay and donate funds to a peace keeping organization and/or a veteran's organization. CDOT did not have an issue with the particular message; however, it was that a message existed and that the tree was in the CDOT right-of-way. Trustee comments were heard from Jeffrey-Clark suggesting the tree could be placed at Stanley Park, Bond Park, or Tregent Park as an attraction. Trustees Levine also and Habecker expressed concerns with the symbolism and potential controversy the Peace Tree may invoke. Trustee Levine expressed concern that the tree might give the impression the Town does not support US military. Discussion included foundation and .. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - March 17, 2005 - Page 2 structural requirements for displaying the tree, maintenance, and possible display in the interior of a building. The Committee recommends supporting the placement of the Peace Tree on private property and would aid in the coordination of such placement. ANNUAL TREE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (RIVERSIDE PLAZA) - REQUEST APPROVAL. The pavers in Riverside Plaza are in need of maintenance in order to improve pedestrian safety in the area. Over the course of time, a significant number of those pavers have been disturbed by tree roots and other factors. The 2005 and 2006 budgets each contain $10,000 for the annual tree replacement project. The scope of this year's portion of the project involves two phases, and will require the removal and replacement of 11 cottonwood trees with ash trees, as well as the replacement and resetting of uneven, broken and scarred pavers. The Town will provide all materials, including the trees and the pavers. The tentative schedule has set a project award date of April 6,2005, with a tentative project completion date of May 27, 2005. Staff is working with the Special Events Department to minimize conflicts with performances and events during the construction period. Staff will also contact local business owners and news media to inform them of the project. The Committee recommends staff proceed with the 2005 Riverside Plaza tree replacement project at a cost of $10,000. FALL RIVER HYDRO PICNIC GROUNDS SHELTER STRUCTURE - REQUEST APPROVAL TO SOLICIT BIDS. The Public Works Committee previously approved the acquisition of price quotes, and Const. Mgr. Sievers and TREC team members have researched this project. RMNP was contacted to review the proposed location from the Fall River Entrance and it was determined the shelter would not be visible from Entrance due to significant tree cover and color of the structure (green roof with brown posts). No other concerns were raised. Prices were s61icited from 5 building vendors: STRUCTURE · ENG. MANUFACTURER & roof BUILDINGCO PLAN PRICE TO SHIPPING TOTAL LOCATION type MODEL NAME & SIZE ST COST BUILD COST COST Navajo tubular shelter - 1 Americana - Salem, Illinois Hip 30' x 60' $27,978.00 $650.00 $14,440.00 $1,900.00 $44,968.00 RCP Shelters, Inc - Stuart, 2 Florida HIP AS-H3060-04 $35,713.00 $425.00 N/A $0.00 14/A 3 Litchfield Industries, Michigan Hip Pittsburgh 30' x 64' $22,993.00 $650.00 $11,500.00 $3,297.00 $38,440.00 ICON Shelter Systems, Icon Shelter System - 4 Zeeland, Michigan Hip 30' x 60' $27,940.00 $550.00 $9,680.00 $2,262.00 $40,432.00 Classic Recreation Mesa Model - 5 Structures, Prescott, AZ Hip 30' x 60' w/ footers $33,553.00 $500.00 $13,600.00 $1,685.00 $49,338.00 Staff would act as the general contractor and recommends purchasing the Pittsburgh model 30' x 64' from Recreation Plus, Golden, CO with a hip roof for a total of $ 38,440 and $1,560 contingency for a total shelter cost of $40,000. A local contractor will be hired to provide site grading, minor (lower) driveway grading and pouring of the concrete slab for approximately $15,000. The Public Works Dept. would assist with minor improvements to the access road as an in-house project this year and review further access road improvement needs, picnic table purchases and other site improvements in 2006. After the 2005 project is complete and if the $55,000 budget allows, picnic tables would be purchased this year; however, the budget would not be exceeded. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - March 17, 2005 - Page 3 The Committee recommends approval of the bid in the amount of $38,440 submitted by Litchfield Industries with a hip roof and hire a local contractor to perform site grading and pouring of the concrete slab at a cost of $15,000. STREET SIGN NAME REPLACEMENT PROJECT - REQUEST FINAL APPROVAL OF SIGN LOGO & AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS. The Town's current street name signs are made of cedar, painted brown with 4-inch routed letters painted in white with glass beads added for reflectivity. These signs are difficult to read at night, susceptible to breakage and expensive to replace. In addition, they do not meet MUTCD specifications. During the budget process, $20,000 was budgeted in both 2005 and 2006 to fund a Town-wide replacement project. Phase I will involve the replacement of the street name signs along the Town's primary arterial routes: Hwy 7,36,34, West Wonderview Ave., Hwy 36 to Beaver Point, Devils Gulch Rd., Dry Gulch Rd. and Mary's Lake Rd. The project specifications are complete (extruded aluminum, 12" bracket for stability) with logo and design to be finalized. Two options are as follows: Option #1 - CVB/EPURA Logo Option #2 - Bighorn Sheep Logo All uppercase 6" letters Upper & lower case 6" letters White border White border Signs with the logo will be placed on major intersections and signs without the logo will be placed on local intersections (Phase 11). Staff recommends Option #1 for Phase I and requests approval to proceed with price solicitation and installation. The tentative project award date would be April 6th with a projected completion date of June 17m EPURA Chairman Wasson reviewed EPURA's current signage plan for the Riverwalk and the process in which the new logo was developed. He stated the community is lacking a single graphic/symbol to identify Estes Park. Research has shown a good logo is recognizable, simple, scalable, works well in color and black and white, uses colors that are in the environment, works well in all mediums, has a useful hierarchy, and has a lifespan of 15 to 20 years. In order for a logo to be valuable to the community it needs to be ubiquitous and consistent throughout the community. Director Smith display examples of signs to be used along the Riverwalk to guide visitors and increase the use of the Riverwalk through the downtown area. The plan will be implemented during the next several years. Trustee comments included: the CVB/EPURA logo does not represent the Town; the CVB/EPURA logo is more visible than either the bighorn sheep or mountain logos, upper and lower case text is easier to read; the logo should be placed on the left side of the sign depending on the direction the sign is read. Questions included why would the logo not be used in residential areas and what would happen to the existing street signs? Director Linnane explained project specifications that will be mailed to solicit bids from local sign companies that will provide all materials and installation. In the EPURA District, 2-inch diameter round posts painted the standard EPURA green will be used to mount street signs; all other signs will be mounted on unpainted galvanized posts. Signs with the logo are more expensive and due to potential theft, logos will be on signs in the main arterial intersections only. Current signs will be returned to the shop for a future program. After completion of the project, an informational type sign could be placed in the Town Hall lobby to explain the changes to the street signs. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - March 17, 2005 - Page 4 Trustee Jeffrey-Clark suggested the old street signs might be auctioned off. Smaller versions of the new signs with the logo could be produced and sold to eliminate theft of actual signs. The Committee recommends staff be authorized to solicit bids as outlined above and proceed with installation of Phase I of the street sign replacement project with the following sign specification: CVB/EPURA logo in the left hand corner per side, no logo on local intersections, upper and lower case letters, standard EPURA green downtown if possible without additional cost and a white border with indent if not an expensive add-on (see attached example) at a cost up to $20,000. 2005 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - REQUEST APPROVAL TO SOLICIT BIDS AND APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH CHIP SEAL PROJECT. Const. Mgr. Sievers explained the work that will occur throughout the year to provide surface improvements to the asphalt infrastructure, such as chip seal, overlay, and striping. The 2005 CRF budget contains $300,000 for the Annual Street Improvement Program. The current request for the STP (items 1,2& 3)-is $100,000. Quantities are lower than budgeted and can be adjusted upward. The lower cost amount provides a budget contingency. The 2005 budget also contains $305,000 for the reconstruction of the Post Office Parking lot. Staff will not proceed with these projects until the CVB final cost estimates are approved. Proposed work locations may vary based on utility company construction. 1. Chip Seal: Purchase from A-1 Company, work in July at $ 1.50/SY $25,000 (proceed w/ project) 2. Overlay: Bid in April, return for approval in May. Work in SeptiOct $70,000 3. Striping: Purchase and install in October $5,000 4. Post Office Parking Lot Reconstruction: Bid in April, return for $305,000 approval in May. Work in Sept/Oct TOTAL $405,000 The Committee recommends staff be authorized to proceed with the projects as outlined once the CVB cost estimate is finalized and funds are made available. REPORTS. • Fish Creek Trail is proceeding and the bid opening is March 21St. • Snow plowing is under budget. • Estes Park Sanitation District will replace the sewer main prior to the resurfacing of W. Riverside Drive. This project will begin in early April and should be completed in approximately 6 weeks. • Bureau of Reclamation is extending its exploratory drilling program at Olympus Dam. Later this moth, crews will construct a road for the drill rig across the face of the dam and drilling will begin in April. Part of the Lake Trail will be closed during the drilling. • Work continues with CDOT regarding the pedestrian crosswalk at MacGregor and Elkhorn. Due to the height of the buildings on the south side of the road, the solar panels do not receive enough sun in the winter to power the lights; therefore a 4' pole will be installed to raise the panels. There being no further business, Chairman Habecker adjourned the meeting at 9:09 a.m. Jackie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk > a.. 0 .00 . . I . . , 4 "0**fl U 04413 ¢~- R .... RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting of the Estes Valley Planning Commission February 15, 2005, 1 :30 p.m. Board Room, Estes Park Municipal Building Commission: Chair Joyce Kitchen, Commissioners Wendell Amos, George Hix, Richard Homeier, Bill Horton, Betty Hull, and Edward Pohl Attending: Chair Kitchen, Commissioners Amos, Hix, Homeier, Horton, Hull, and Pohl Also Attending: Planner Chilcott, Planner Shirk, Town Board Liaison Habecker present at study session, and Recording Secretary Roederer Absent: Town Attorney White, Director Joseph Chair Kitchen called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. 1. CONSENT AGENDA a. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated January 18, 2005. b. AMENDED PLAT, LOTS 2 & 3, SWEET .MINOR SUBDIVISION AND A PORTION OF LOTS 11 & 12, WEST yz OF SECTION 6, T4N, R73W OF THE 6™ P.M., 2930 Little Valley Road - Continued to March 15, 2005 at applicant's request It was moved and seconded (Hull/Hix) that the Consent Agenda be accepted, and the motion passed unanimously. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 4. PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE CHANGES a. Features Allowed in Setbacks Planner Shirk reviewed the proposed change to the Estes Valley Development Code. This item relates to Section 1.9.Dl b, Features Allowed Within Building Setbacks. The change would clarify a discrepancy in the current code which prohibits parking lots within setbacks in one section of the code by omitting them from a list of allowed uses, yet allows them in another section of the code. Parking lots would be required to meet landscaping standards as well as the specific setbacks in each zoning district. Planner Shirk noted that the change would affect only new parking lots; existing parking lot configurations will be grandfathered in as they currently exist. Chair Kitchen stated that land utilization needs to be maximized and that this clarification would help accomplish that. Public Comment: None. It was moved and seconded (Horton/Hix) to recommend approval to the Town Board of Trustees and to the Board of County Commissioners acceptance of changes to Block 7, Section 1.9.Dlb of the Estes Valley Development Code, and the motion passed unanimously. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission 2 February 15, 2005 5. REPORTS a. Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority (EPURA) Update Al Wasson, Chairman of the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, and Wil Smith, Executive Director of the Estes Park Uban Renevial Authority, described the history and responsibilities of the urban renewal authority and provided an update their activities. b. REZONING & PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION, MARY'S LAKE SUBDIVISION, LOTS 2,4,5,7,8,9, AND OUTLOT A, MARY'S LAKE SUBDIVISION, Mary's Lake Road & Kiowa Drive, Applicant: Rock Castle Development Co. Planner Chilcott provided an update on the status of the rezoning and preliminary subdivision of Mary's Lake Subdivision, which was heard by the Planning Commission on December 21, 2004 and recommended for approval to the Town Board. The item was heard at the Town Board meeting of January 25,2005 and continued to the Town Board meeting of February 22,2005 in order for staff to reexamine the road design of Kiowa Trail. Planner Chilcott provided details on the proposed redesign. She also explained adjustments to three conditions of approval, all of which will be reviewed by the Town Board on February 22,2005. There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 2:38 p.m. Joyce Kitchen, Chair Julie Roederer, Recording Secretary RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting of the Estes Valley Planning Commission March 15,2005, 1:30 p.m. Board Room, Estes Park Municipal Building Commission: Chair Joyce Kitchen, Commissioners Wendell Amos, George Hix, Richard Homeier, Bill Horton, Betty Hull, and Edward Pohl Attending: Commissioners Amos, Hix, Homeier, Horton, Hull, and Pohl Also Attending: Town Attorney White, Director Joseph, Planner Chilcott, Planner Shirk, and Recording Secretary Roederer Absent: Chair Kitchen, Town Board Liaison Habecker, Commissioner Horton at study session Vice-Chair Pohl called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. 1. CONSENT AGENDA a. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated February 15, 2005. b. PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT, MARY'S LAKE RIDGE, Metes and Bounds, 825 Little Prospect Road Per Section 3.1.04, Staff has continued this request to the April 19,2005 public hearing. The purpose of this continuance is to allow for Larimer County Engineering to review the drainage plan. It was moved and seconded (Homeier/Amos) that the Consent Agenda be accepted, and the motion passed unanimously with one absent. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 3. REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 00-07A, MARY'S LAKE LODGE CONDOMINIUMS, Lot 3, Mary's Lake Subdivision, and Lots 3A and 3B of Mary's Lake Replat, 2625 Mary's Lake Road, Applicant: Ram's Horn Development Co. Planner Chilcott reviewed the staff report. The applicant has submitted a development plan to construct six accommodations units on Lot 3A and eight accommodations units and two residential units on Lot 3B. The applicant has also submitted a second revised development plan for Mary's Lake Lodge to construct three residential duplexes instead of two accommodations triplexes, remodel the guest house into six accommodations units instead of two residential units, construct a triplex containing three accommodations units rather than three residential units, reconfigure existing parking and convert the driveway in front of Mary's Lake Lodge from two-way to one-way, and add 48 parking spaces. She stated that all residential units can be used as accommodations units but accommodations units cannot be used as residential units. Planner Chilcott noted that the Town Board conditionally approved the Mary's Lake replat at their February 22,2005 meeting and the plat was recorded on March 8, 2005. This plat created Lots 3A and 3B of the Mary's Lake Replat. Planner Chilcott stated that, if the recommended conditions of approval are met, the development plan will be consistent with the policies, goals, and objectives of the · RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission 2 March 15, 2005 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed uses, i.e., accommodations and residential uses, are permitted in the "A" Accommodations/Highway Corridor zoning district, and the proposed density of 70 units (45 accommodations and 25 residential) does not exceed the maximum allowable. Planner Chilcott reviewed the slope of the lots, noting that density was calculated on a per-lot basis and reflects slope adjustments for new units. All units meet the required setbacks with the exception of proposed Units 14 and 15. A minor modification is requested to allow the decks to encroach 3.75 feet into the fifteen-foot setback from the northern property line. Planning Commission has the authority to approve up to a twenty-five-percent minor modification to the minimum required setback, and this request is within the Planning Commission's authority to approve. Staff recommends approval of this minor modification, which allows the parking lot to be moved farther north, reducing the cut into the slope to the south. A stormwater management plan was submitted for review. Water from all three lots will drain into Outlot A, Mary's Lake Replat, for detention and storage. Construction limits of disturbance are shown protecting the southern portion of Lot 3A and protecting the willow clump, which was declassified as a wetland by a wetlands expert in February 2005. The Army Corps of Engineers also submitted a letter supporting this determination. Information on the grading plan will be required to agree with that shown on the development plan. Planner Chilcott stated the plan proposes 220 trees and 495 shrubs, exceeding the Estes Valley Development Code requirements of 177 trees and 462 shrubs. This plan does propose rembval of fifteen trees prirnarily for driveway and parking lot construction but their replacement is not recommended because the total number of proposed trees and shrubs exceeds the Code requirements. Trail construction was required with the Mary's Lake Replat. The exact trail location is to be determined with submittal of development plans for Lots 2 and 4. Sidewalk is shown on this development plan from the proposed Kiowa Trail extension, past the Guest House, connecting to the proposed driveway. This sidewalk is intended to connect to trails on or adjacent to Lots 2 and 4 and provide public pedestrian access through Lot 3B to the main lodge. This sidewalk should be extended to connect to sidewalldsteps that lead to the main lodge and a public pedestrian access easement on Lot 38 should be recorded prior to final development plan approval. The property is not in a mapped geologic hazard area. A geologic hazard report was prepared for the Mary's Lake replat. This report was reviewed by the Colorado Geologic Survey, which recommended that soil borings on all lots be required prior to foundation design, including those lots outside the mapped geologic hazard area. Staff recommends that the requirement for soil boring apply only to units within the geologic hazard area. The parking calculations show that a minimum of 160 off-street parking spaces are required. A total of 163 parking spaces are provided, six of which are handicapped- accessible and thirteen of which are in garages. This is an addition of forty-eight spaces. Staff does not recommend requiring interior parking lot landscaping but does recommend resurfacing prior to striping the main parking lot. All proposed driveways and access aisles meet the minimum required widths with the exception of the eighteen-foot-wide driveway in front of the guest house. Although the Code requires this driveway to be twenty feet wide, staff supports a minor modification to allow the reduced driveway width which would minimize the cut into the bank west of the driveway. . I RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission 3 March 15,2005 Planner Chilcott stated that this application has been submitted to all affected agencies for review and comment. The lot is served by the Upper Thompson Sanitation District (UTSD), and sewer service lines will connect to eight-inch mains in the Kiowa Trail · extension and Promontory Drive right-of-way. The UTSD expressed a concern about the length of the proposed sewer service line. This concern has been addressed by the applicant. Three water mains will serve the proposed development, and all will connect to the Kiowa Ridge pump station. Three fire hydrants are proposed. The Fire Chief has reviewed the ISO calculations and this plan; he has not expressed any concerns with fire protection. Impacts of the proposed development on existing transportation levels of service were reviewed with the preliminary plat for the Mary's Lake Replat, and construction of a northbound left-turn lane on Highway 7 at the intersection with Mary's Lake Road was required. Paving of internal driveways is also required to meet the transportation and stormwater-drainage adequate public facilities requirements. This request has been submitted to neighbors for consideration and comment. Comments from Mary's Lake Lodge unit owners reflect internal condominium association disagreements concerning the amount and type of development proposed on Lots 3,3A, and 3B. Some unit owners are in opposition to the proposed development and some are in support. Staff has requested an attorney's certificate verifying that the condominium rules and regulations are being met, stating who has the authority to sign the development plan and who has the authority to grant legal access easements. Vice-Chair Pohl requested clarification for the record on the provisions of the attorney's certificate. Town Attorney Greg White stated that the purpose of the attorney's certificate is to determine whether easements granted on Lot 3 are appropriate to the governance of Lot 3 and the condominium association rules. He noted that the Town of Estes Park does not make that determination. The attorney's certificate will state whether access to Lots 3A and 3B were granted legally and will certify that the proper procedures were followed in obtaining the easements. Public Comment: Frank Theis, CMS Planning & Design, was present to represent the applicant. He noted that the applicant is in agreement with the staff findings and requested clarification on some items. A memo from Town Attorney Greg White recommended that a note be placed on the revised development plan stating that no building permits shall be issued for Units 10 and 11 until such time as Kiowa Trail is constructed. Mr. Theis stated that Units 10 and 11, along with the existing cottage, are accessed from southern portion of Kiowa Trail. He asked that building permits be allowed to be issued in conjunction with the construction of that portion of the road. Town Attorney White stated that his concern was to provide access for those two units and said that he had no objection to Mr. Theis's request. Mr. Theis also requested clarification on condition #10, noting that when the detailed grading plan is submitted, the connections required by condition 10 will be shown. He stated that an access easement across Lot 3B to Lot 3 was granted with the Mary's Lake replat. Planner Chilcott agreed that the condition should be changed to allow the sidewalk extension and easement information to be submitted prior to the · issuance of a building permit rather than prior to final development plan approval. Director Joseph concurred. Mr. Theis also referred to condition #14, noting that parking striping, signage, and curbs would be better installed prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy rather than prior to the first building permit. He stated that it doesn't make sense to put in curbs and striping for units that don't yet exist. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission 4 March 15, 2005 Commissioner Homeier questioned whether Lot 3,3A, and 3B may be combined at some point in the future, noting that it would make more sense in terms of the encroachment of the two decks. Mr. Theis stated that they had been unable to obtain the 100% consent from the homeowners association required to combine the lots. He noted that Don DeBey, the owner of Mary's Lake Lodge, is still open to the possibility of combining the lots and is working closely with the homeowners association to achieve the lot con'tbination in the future. It was moved and seconded (Horton/Homeier) to approve Development Plan 00-OLA, Mary's Lake Lodge Condominiums, Lot 3, Mary's Lake Subdivision, and Lots 3A and 3B of Mary's Lake Replat, with the findings and conditions recommended by staff, and the motion passed unanimously with one absent and the following conditions. 1. Compliance with Public Work's memo dated March 10,2005. 2. Submittal of an attorney's certificate stating: a. That the applicant has followed all applicable condominium rules and regulations concerning submittal of this application, including the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act and recorded maps and declarations governing Mary's Lake Lodge; b. Who has the authority to revise the approved development plan for Lot 3, e.g., the condominium unit owners association, and confirming that those with the authority to revise the development plan have signed the application form; and c. Who has the authority to grant access and parking easements on Lot 3 for the benefit of Lot 3A and 3B and confirming that those with the authority to dedicate these easements have signed a document agreeing to the dedication. 3. Staff review and approval of the submitted shared access and parking easement and maintenance agreement and recordation of the easement and maintenance agreement. 4. Compliance with the comments in Town Attorney Greg White's memo dated March 11, 2005 with the exception that only that portion of Kiowa Trail needed to access Units 10 & 11 shall be constructed prior to issuance of building permits for those Units. 5. The property lines on Lot 3B with lengths 345.15 and 68.89 shall be shown with fifteen-foot setbacks. 6. A detailed grading plan demonstrating positive drainage shall be submitted for staff review and approval prior to submittal of building permits. The grading plan shall be at a scale of 1"= 10' with two-foot contours. 7. Prior to issuance of a building permit a copy of the required State erosion control plan and application shall be submitted to staff. 8. Elevations for both floors of each unit shall be shown on the development plan. 9. The stormwater drainage plan and development plan shall be consistent with each other, and final development plan approval shall be contingent on staff approval of the revised drainage plan. 10. Sidewalk shall be extended to connect to sidewalk/steps that lead to the main lodge, and a public pedestrian access easement shall be dedicated on Lot 3B and shall be recorded prior to issuance of first building permit. 11. Sixteen shrubs shall be shown on the northern street-frontage buffer and twenty-five shrubs shall be shown on the southern street-frontage buffer or shrubs shall be traded for trees at a three-to-one ratio. Existing tree sizes shall be noted on the development plan. 12.A note shall be added to the landscaping plan stating that trees shall not be planted within five feet on either side of a water or sewer main. , RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission 5 March 15,2005 13.A cut sheet for the proposed lighting fixture shall be submitted for staff review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. 14.Accessible parking space striping and signage and curbs required with the original development plan shall be completed prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy. 15. Compliance with the comments in David Brand's February 15, 2005 letter to Alison Chilcott shall be required. 16. Public Works approval of the electric plan shall be a condition of final development plan approval. 17.A note shall be added to the development plan stating "Maintenance of drainage facilities is the responsibility of the condominium associations or the property owner." 5. REPORTS Director Joseph noted that there will be an Estes Park Town Board study session on Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. to consider the proposed changes to the Estes Valley Development Code, Block 7. He also invited the planning commissioners to stay after the meeting was adjorned to view a video on nighttime lighting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:07 p.m. Ed Pohl, Vice-Chair Julie Roederer, Recording Secretary Town of Estes Park Community Development Department Memo To: Honorable Mayor Baudek Board of Trustees Town Administrator Repola From: Bob Joseph, Director and Alison Chilcott, Planner 11 Date: March 17, 2005 Subject: The Promontory, Lot 6, Replat of Mary's Lake Subdivision, Rock Castle Development Co./Applicant. Background. The applicant has submitted a preliminary condominium map application for The Promontory. The property is located on Lot 6, of the Mary's Lake Replat and is zoned "A" Accommodations Highway Corridor. A total of twenty-two detached accommodations/residential units are proposed on the 8.6 acre lot. Planning Commission conditionally approved The Promontory Development Plan #04-16 at their January 18, 2005 meeting and recommended that the development plan serve as the preliminary condominium map because the preliminary condominium requires compliance with the same adequate public facility standards with which the development plan must comply. Budget None. ' Preliminary Maris Lake Remat Pful,4;60.. aLliziuL. M.. of Lots 2. 4,5 & Outlet A of Mary's Lake Subdi:Asion Action. S~ H 2.1 a Portion of S on 2, Township 4 1 North. Range 73 rest of the Gth F£495#Aj-:- P.M. Town of Estes Park. County Approval of The Prornontory i i v~=- 0/ Larimer. State of Colorado 69:54.-ti-R--2€.6.-:62 preliminary condominium map and -1-161-2-~*ht«-3325©f HOAR. I 7mr. r,P final condominium application with 33-422-3445€wws«*==- .#-i'4,>tu a the findings and conditions 263-44*y -gl- -py.--14%.ife-- . --r' recommended by Planning -f= =·72 -0 3% ·· 2~ 31 - 7 %9IUIJIL.CRM. Commission. 015 . -356: .t 11*3/. '*ft,!¢~. M 1.24 : 4/ V.-*- 7·P-1.---·· .· 4-1.t -1 #4...'.1 4 33~0' 1 " . "b 4- . f.4 #=r... 1 .3. W 1 .9- =.060 . Lot:8.. „j>. - :,unw.Dr.: ' 0£ 973 ,„... i Fte 'CJU. i MHK-lb-2005 11:10 US BUREAU OF REC. 9706633212 P.01/01 News Release RECLAMATION Managing Water in the West Eastern Colorado Area Office Loveland, CO Media Contact: Kara Lamb (970) 962-4326 klamb@gp.usbr.gov March 15, 2005 Drilling Program to Continue at Olympus Dam The Bureau of Reclamation is extending its cxploratory drilling program at Olympus Darn. Later this month, crews will construct a road for the drill rig across the face of the dam. In April, drillers will begin a series of 20-24 holes to pull samples from the dam'& foundation. The access road may temporarily intersect and cover a portion of the Lake Estes recreation trail just north of the dam. 1fso, trail recreators will be directed around the drill work. Phase one of the drill program at Olympus Darn occurred in September 2003. April of this year will begin phase two. Drillers are expected to be on site until June of this year, The drill program is part of Reclamation' s agency-wide Safety of Dams Program. Safety of Dams provides an ongoing assessment of Reclamation's dams and dikes in the 17 Western United States. A recent focus of the program analyzes dams for performance during seismic movement. By exploring Olympus Dam and testing saniples from ils core, Reclamation engineers will determine how the earthen embankment might perform in the event of an earthquake. Reclamation will provide a presentation further explaining the Drilling Program to the Town's Board next Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. Reclamation owns and operates both Olympus Dam and Lake Estes. For additional information, please contact Kara Lamb at Reclamation's Eastern Colorado Area Office, (970) 962-4326, or e-mail, klamb(?jkp.usbr. gov. ### Reclamation is tile largest wholesale water supplicr and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power iii the 1.11 lited States, with operations and facilities in the 17 Western States. Its facilities also provide substantial flood control recreation, and fish and wildlife benefits. Visit our website at www.usbr.gov U S. Department of the Interior 642£&„,1. Bureau of Reclamation TOTAL P.01 '. Memo Date: March 16, 2005 TO: Town Board From: Gregory A. White RE: Ordinance - Initiation of Home Rule for the town of Estes Park BACKGROUND: On March 8, 2005 by Resolution No. 8-05 the Board of Trustees ordered the drafting of an Ordinance to initiate proceedings to adopt a Home Rule Charter for the Town of Estes Park. Also, at that meeting the Town Board indicated that the Ordinance should contain a provision stating that fifteen (15) is the number of members of the Charter Commission and those Charter Commission members be elected at large. This Ordinance initiates the proceedings for the adoption of a Home Rule Charter for the Town of Estes Park, establishes the number of Commission members at fifteen (15), and provides that those Commission members shall be elected at large. BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: The budget implications of the adoption of Ordinance No. 5-05 are as follows: 1. There will be a special election necessary for the purpose of approving the formation of Charter Commission and eleclion the Charter Commission members. It is anticipated that the cost of this election is approximately $6,000.00. 2. If the Charter Commission is formed, there may be some expenditure of Town funds with regard to staff time, commission expenses, and facility expenses. 3. The Charter Commission will probably hire consultants, including an attorney, to represent the Commission. Estimated cost $15,000 to $20,000. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 5-05. . ORDINANCE NO. 5-05 AN ORDINANCE INITIATING THE ADOPTION OF A HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK AND PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF CHARTER COMMISSION MEMBERS WHEREAS, the Municipal Home Rule Act of 1971, C.R.S. 1973 Section 31-2- 201 et seq; as amended, authorizes the Board of Trustees to initiate by Ordinance the adoption of a Home Rule Charter; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has been exploring the benefits, disadvantages and possibilities of the Town of Estes Park becoming a Home Rule municipality for the past number of years; and WHEREAS, numerous citizens of the Town of Estes Park have formally and informally expressed interest in the Town of Estes Park becoming a Home Rule municipality; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that the Town would benefit from seeking citizen participation in local governance through the Home Rule process, and the Board desires to initiate the adoption of a Home Rule Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO AS FOLLOWS: 1. Initiation of Home Rule. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-2-204 (1)(b) C.R.S., the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park initiates the adoption of a Home Rule Charter for the Town of Estes Park. 2. Commission Members. The number of members of the Charter Commission shall be fifteen (15) members, all of whom shall be elected at large to take office if the formation of the Charter Commission is approved by the qualified electors of the Town of Estes Park. 3. Election. The Town Board shall within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Ordinance call an election for the purpose of forming a Charter Commission and electing members thereof. 4. Effective Date. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado hereby finds, determines and designates that this Ordinance is necessary in order to immediately begin the initiation of Home Rule proceedings within the Town of Estes Park; and 1 , D WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees an emergency exists, this Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced immediately after its passage, adoption, and signature of the Mayor. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado this day of ,2005. TOWN OF ESTES PARK Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk I hereby certify that the above ordinance was introduced and read at a meeting of the Board of Trustees on the day of , 2005 and published in a newspaper of general publication in the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, on the day of ,2005. Town Clerk 2 . 03/23/2005 13:48 FAX 9705773788 Senior Center 0002/004 . Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Inc. Newsletter Volume 9 Issue 1 February, 2005 March 2005 Special Events Tuesdays 10:00 am to 11:30 am - continuing class series -Shakespeare Study Group :,2~~ ; $ I per session for members; $3 per session for non-members '.,9////dA March 1: 12:45 pm Senior Center Inc Board Meeting March 4: 1:00 pm Friday Features Movie - s'How to Make an American Quilt" March 7: 1:00 pm "Black and White Radio Hour" - join the fun with a one hour ~ program listening to popular old radio shows - in front lounge March 9: 12:45 pm Nutrition Prog,am - Presented by Lorinda Sipes, RD Free program on nutrition and the current food fads...carbs, fat, sugar, choco- late, water. Sponsored by the Estes Park Medical Center and the Senior Cen- ter. March 10: 10:00 a.m. - Trip to NOM - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plus Lunch in Boulder and a stroll down Pearl Street to a cafe for lunch. Registration fees: $3.00 members or $5.00 for non-members /$6 for van March 15: 12:45 pm BINGO Il New and wonderful prizes, $1.00 donation to play March 16: 12:45 pm Religion, Philosophy and Ethics Group - Prevent "Brain Rot» with this great discussion group h .. 0. 1 ST. PATRICK'S DAY FEAST -March 17,2005 1. 12:00 noon „ The "Luck of the Iri,h" Traditional St, Paddy's Day Meal Corned Beef and Cabbage Plate with Dessert ~~ AdvanceTicket Purchase Required -Tickets on Sale March 1 (limited seating),~~ i• $6,00 pr person, $4.00 Children 6 and up PLUS Music by the Iriah Folk I.assies,lflute & Harp - March 18: 12:45 pm SPRING is comingl Heritage Garden Volunteer Meeting Come to this organizational meeting about the Senior Center garden March 21 12:30 pm Free Blood Pressure Clinic - sponsored by EPMC Home Care March 22; 12:45 pm HAT SHOW - Nancy Weber presents a collection of antique hats with a little story about each one - PLEASE wear a special hat of your ownl March 23: 12:45 pm SALT - Seniors and Law Together: A special program on Depression March 25: 10:00 am "Treasure Attic" - Bring a favorite personal antique, collectible to share and discuss - a fun SHOW and TELL! March 30: 11:00 am Public Library Book Club.- With Maggie Claiser - bring something you have read, see new and popular best sellers and Maggie's picks this month! March 30: 12:45 pm Volunteers of America: Present#ion by Jeff Hiller-RSVP Program d;Adi 2'~I remember this very well - Walt · . alli 71 I'lia/~lair , 1, hz' r. 100 years ago ... What a difference a century makes ! v~/ 'THE YEAR 1905 ybe this will boggle your mind, I know it did mine! The year is lone hundred years ago. Here are some of the U.S. Statistics for i*· 'ege life expectancy in the U.9. was 47 years. 'i,/ /··, 5. 3~414 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bathtub. · Only 0 percent of the homes had a telephone. A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost eleven dollars. There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S,, and only 144 miles of paved road). The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily populated than California. ~6, With a mere 1.4 million residents, California was only the 21st most populous state in the Union. The tallest 'structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower. The average wage in the U.S. waa 22 cents an hour. The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year. A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year, More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took place at home. 1 Ninety percent of all U.S. physicians had no college education. Inatead, they attended medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and by th6 government as "substandard. " Sugar cost four cents a pound. Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen. Coffee was fifteen cents a pound. i 16 - Doo/D00 0 .18*U80 JOIUes 891811.5016 X¥3 9* 81 9002/82/80 03/23/2005 13:46 FAX 9705773788 Senior Center 0003/004 I '' I ..1 , %1 ./ Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used borax or egg yolks for shampoo. -i Canada passed a law prohibiting poor people from entering the country for any reason. The five leading causes of death in the U.S. were: /1. 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea , 71 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke The Ameaican flag had 45 stars. Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska hadn't been admitted to the Union yet. The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was 30. Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented, . There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day. Two of 10 u.s. adults couldn't read or write. Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated high school, Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at corner drugstores. ' According to one pharmacist, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives , buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health." Eighteen percent of households in the U.S had at least one full- time servant or domestic. There were only about 230 reported murders in the entire U.3. And I forwarded this from someone else without typing it myself, and I sent it to you in a matter of seconds! Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years .... it staggers the mind. t