HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2008-10-14Town of Estes Park, LahmorCounty, Colorado, October 14,2008
Minutes of o Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Estes Park' Larinnor County' Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in
said Town of Estes Pork on the 14m day of October, 2008. Meeting
ooUad to order by Mayor William C. Pinhhurn.
Present:
Also Present:
VViUionn C. Pinkhann, Mayor
Chuck Levine, Mayor Pro Teno
Trustees Eric B|oukhurot
Dor|u Eisen|auor
John Ericson
RiohandHunneier
Jerry Miller
Greg White, Town Attorney
Jacquie Ha|burnt' Town Administrator
LovvoU Richardson, Deputy Town Administrator
Jackie VViUiannnon' Town Clerk
Absent: None
Mayor Pinkharn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and invited any person desiring
to participate tostand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
David HabeokenTowm Citizen stated he questioned the appropriateness ofbringing
religion into the Town Board m*etingn, and again requested the Pledge boremoved
from Town meetings.
KaUhyHnmoier/Town Citizen requested the Town's vision care benefits bechanged to
allow Town employees the opportunity to receive eye care locally. The oumsntVSP
plan encourages retail leakage. A plan that allows fairness and austoinabi|ityin our
community would benefit everyone.
John Tucker/Town Citizen commended the Town on the recent purchase of hybrid
vehicle by the Utilities Department. He requested the Town publish the benefits and
performance of the vehicle in the mountain environment. K4c Tucker ohdod the
Planning Commission should be encouraged to move toward greener practices.
LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD
Cory B|aokman/LK8DAdvisory Board member provided on update on the activities of
the Board since appointed earlier this month. The Round has established o woboite at
vemw.marketesten.oLq, provided numerous presentations to local groups and conducted
interviews with local papers. The Board has been invited tospeak onthe Barroom
Politics radio show on Ootober24" The Board members are excited and looking
forward to the passage of the LK8D. The Trustees commended the Board for their
efforts to date.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Hom*mr introduced Dr. Michael Pmohuda. He stated the Estes Park
Community is fortunate to have a full-time Ophthalmologist in u community the size of
Estes Park.
Mayor Pinkham encouraged the electorate to got out and vote on Novembor4. 2008.
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options to reduce spending and save money. He invited those interested to attend the
budget study sessions held on Fridays in October at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room.
1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1. Town Board Minutes dated September 23, 2008 and Town Board Special
Meeting dated October 3, 2008.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
A. Public Safety, September 18, 2008:
1. Halloween Road Closure — Elkhorn Ave. from Spruce to E. Elkhorn.
B. Community Development, October 2, 2008:
a. Catch the Glow Parade Letters of Understanding.
It was moved and seconded (Levine/Miller) the Consent Agenda be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
2. LIQUOR ITEMS:
1. LIQUOR LICENSING: TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP — FROM CLAIRE RAY
dba CLAIRE'S ON THE PARK TO CLAIRE'S INC. dba CLAIRE'S ON THE
PARK, CLAIRE RAY, 225 PARK LANE, HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
LIQUOR LICENSE.
Town Clerk Williamson reviewed the application stating all necessary
paperwork had been received. The owner of Claire's on the Park
reorganized the business from a sole proprietor to a Corporation in July
2008. This change in structure requires a transfer of the liquor license.
Mayor ProTem Levine reminded the applicant the Town requires liquor
licensed establishments to check identification, and enforcement of the liquor
laws start with the owner of the liquor license establishment. It was moved
and seconded (Miller/Homeier) the Transfer of Ownership Application
filed by Claire's Inc. dba CLAIRE'S ON THE PARK, be approved, and it
passed unanimously.
2. LIQUOR STIPULATION AGREEMENT FOR VEGA LLC DBA VEGA.
Police Chief Kufeld reviewed the charges and stated that following a meeting
with the Licensee, staff prepared and executed a Stipulation Agreement. In
the Agreement, staff is recommending a 21-day suspension of the Hotel and
Restaurant License, with the actual time served of 14-days from 12:01 a.m.
Saturday, November 1, 2008 through 11:59 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2008.
The remaining 7-days will be held in abeyance for one year from the date of
the "Findings and Order of Suspension". The licensee was proactive in
dealing with the underage serving, including the firing of the bartender the
following day and closing the business for a full day to send all staff to
T.I.P.S training. Mayor ProTem Levine thanked the owners for their efforts in
mitigating the situation. He stated enforcement of the liquor laws begins with
the licensee. It was moved and seconded (Levine/Miller) the following be
approved: (1) Stipulation Agreement, and (2) the Findings and Order of
Suspension, and it passed unanimously.
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3. ACTION ITEMS:
1. 2009 EVENTS AND FACILITIES RATES.
Manager Winslow stated a review of the fee schedules for the Stanley Park
Fairground and the Special Event Department confirmed the fee schedule has
been charging too little or not at all for services. The last fee increase was five
years ago. The recommended fees reflect an evaluation of all areas to
determine a fair fee structure for the services delivered. The fees would be
used to offset maintenance costs that arise from event usage. The new fee
schedule would affect any new agreement and not those already executed by
the Special Event Department.
Discussion followed regarding the inclusion of fees for barns that do not exist
and have not been approved. The Board requested staff meet with the
nonprofits to discuss the new fee schedule for Bond Park prior to approval of
associated fees. Additional fees for the usage of Town owned parks would
discourage additional entertainment. Manager Winslow stated Town
sponsored events would not be charged the new fees.
After further discussion, it was moved and seconded (Blackhurst/Ericson) to
approve the 2009 Fairground and Special Event Fee Schedule for
inclusion in the Special Event Policy Manual, excluding the fee schedule
for Parks, Parking Lots, New 28,000 ft2 Barn and New 22,000 ft2 Barn, and
it passed unanimously. Staff would bring the additional fee schedules forward
after discussions with the nonprofits and/or approval of the two new barns.
2. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
• The next budget study session would be held on Friday, October 17th, and
the following accounts are schedule for review: Community Development,
Museum, Senior Center, Buildings, Engineering, Parks, Streets, Fleet,
Conservation Trust and Open Space.
Whereupon Mayor Pinkham adjourned the me- ' g . 7:50 p
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kie Williamson, Town Clerk
William C. Pinkham, Mayor