HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2007-08-28Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 28, 2007
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in
said Town of Estes Park on the 28th day of August, 2007. Meeting called
to order by Mayor Baudek.
Present:
Also Present:
John Baudek, Mayor
Bill Pinkham, Mayor ProTem
Trustees Eric Blackhurst
Dorla Eisenlauer
Richard Homeier
Chuck Levine
Wayne Newsom
Town Attorney White
Randy Repola, Town Administrator
Jacquie Halburnt, Deputy Town Administrator
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: None
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and invited any person desiring
to participate to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
George Hockman/1625 Prospect Estates Drive stated his concern with noxious weeds
in the community. He confirmed the Town has a contract to spray the right-of-ways;
however, he suggested additional funds be allocated. Trustee Blackhurst commented
the Public Works Department is evaluating the effectiveness of the spraying.
David Habecker/1100 Big Thompson Avenue read a statement regarding God.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS.
Trustee Newsom acknowledge the efforts of the CVB staff in bringing visitors to town
this season, especially during the middle of the week.
1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1. Town Board Minutes dated August 14, 2007 and Study Session Minutes
dated July 10, 2007.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
A. Utilities, August 16, 2007:
1. 2007 International 7400 Aerial Bucket Truck-$211,451, Budgeted.
B. Public Safety, August 23, 2007.
4. Estes Valley Planning Commission, July 17, 2007 (acknowledgement only).
Trustee Homeier requested Item 2 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was
moved and seconded (Pinkham/Levine) Items 1, 3.A.1, 3.B and 4 be approved, and
it passed unanimously.
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Item 2 - Bills
Trustee Homeier requested an explanation for the late payment made to the credit card
company in the amount of $138.79. Administrator Repola stated the late payment was
incurred due to an illness within the CVB Department and the matter would be
addressed as a personnel issue; however, any future late payments would result in the
termination of that card. After further discussion, it was moved and seconded
(Blackhurst/Homeier) the Item 2 be approved, and it passed unanimously.
1A. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of):
Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing for the following Consent Agenda Items:
1. CONSENT ITEMS:
A. AMENDED PLAT
1. Amended Development Plan/Location and Extent Review -
Special Review 06-01A, Estes Park Medical Center, Hospital
Addition, Park Hospital District/Applicant
As there were no further comments, Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing and
it was moved and seconded (Newsom/Eisenlauer) the Consent Agenda be
approved with Staff conditions of approval, and it passed unanimously.
2. ACTION ITEMS:
1. BLIGHT STUDY — ESTES PARK URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY (EPURA).
Director Smith and Chairman Swank presented the Board with the Analysis of
Existing Conditions Relating to Blight. The Blight Study is the first step in the
process of extending EPURA beyond 2008. Following the Town of Estes Parks
acknowledgment of the study an Urban Renewal Area would be established; an
Urban Renewal Plan would be developed with an analysis to estimate cost of
improvements and estimated revenues from property and sales tax increment;
the Planning Commission would review the Plan for consistency with the
Comprehensive Plan; public hearings would be held; the Plan would be
approved by EPURA and Town Board; and the final step would be the adoption
of an Intergovernmental Agreement between EPURA and the Town of Estes
Park. EPURA has retained Sammons/Dutton LLC to assist in the preparation of
the Urban Renewal Plan that will be completed within the next 4 months.
Trustee Homeier questioned if the area identified for blight would be the same
as the planning area. Director Smith informed the Board the areas do not have
to be identical, and the planning area does not have to be contiguous.
Administrator Repola requested the Blight Study be posted on the website as
well as a copy delivered to the library for public review.
2. 2nd QUARTER SALES TAX REPORT.
Finance Officer McFarland reviewed the sales tax report stating the 2007 sales
tax revenues are estimated at $7.2 — $7.4 million versus the budgeted $6.8
million. Sales tax is increasing at a rate of 4.9%. He stated staff will review
the current categorization of businesses during the 41h quarter and propose
new or different categories for some businesses. Discussion followed on the
pros and cons of a new categorization system.
3. ORDINANCE #17-07 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.66.050(3) OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE, UPDATE FLAG REGULATIONS.
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Deputy Town Administrator Halburnt reported the current Municipal Code
allows three permanently displayed flags per lot, but only the American and
State flags can be a maximum of forty (40) square feet. The third flag is limited
to a maximum of fifteen (15) feet. Staff is recommending an amendment to the
code to allow the American, State and Town flags to each be a maximum of
forty (40) square feet. All other flags would remain limited to fifteen (15)
square feet. Attorney White read the Ordinance, it was moved and seconded
(Newsom/Levine) to approve Ordinance #17-07, and it passed unanimously.
4. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
The Larimer County Commissioners approved a revised Intergovernmental
Agreement for fire services provided by the Estes Park Volunteer Fire
Department within the unincorporated Larimer County at their meeting earlier
today. The revised IGA will be heard by the Town Board on September 11,
2007 along with the fee structure for services discussed at the Public Safety
Committee on August 23, 2007. Future discussions are planned with the
interim hospital CEO for cost recovery related to medical services.
5. REQUEST TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
24-6-402(4)(e), C.R.S. - For the purpose of determining positions relative to
matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for
negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators - Proposed Lease for the
Performing Arts Theatre at Stanley Park.
It was moved and seconded (Pinkham/Eisenlauer) the Town Board enter
into Executive Session for the purpose of determining positions relative
to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for
negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators for the proposed lease for
the Performing Arts Theatre at Stanley Park, under C.R.S. Section 24-6-
402(4)(e), and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Baudek reconvened the meeting to open session at 8:27 p.m.
Whereupon Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
n Baudek, Mayor
e Williamson, Town Clerk