HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2009-04-14Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 14, 2009
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 14th day of April, 2009. Meeting called to
order by Mayor Pro Tem Levine.
Present:
Chuck Levine, Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees Eric Blackhurst
Dorla Eisenlauer
Richard Homeier
Jerry Miller
Also Present: Greg White, Town Attorney
Lowell Richardson, Deputy Town Administrator
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent:
William C. Pinkham, Mayor
John Ericson, Trustee
Jacquie Halburnt, Town Administrator
Mayor Pro Tem Levine called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do
so, recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
Kellsie Purdy/2007 Estes Park Rodeo Queen stated she is competing for 2009
Colorado Rodeo Queen. She presented a speech to be delivered during the
competition on "Why President Obama should visit Estes Park."
Irene Little/Co-Chair for the League of Women Voters Recycling Group provided an
update on the CAST Resuable Bag Challenge. There are over 27 Towns involved, 8
local businesses and 8,612 reusable bags used in March. She reported the Town and
RMNP cooperative residential cardboard recycling program was a success and
recycled 80 cubic yards; however, the main concern remains commercial recycling of
cardboard. The Estes Park Observatory's grand opening would be held on Saturday,
April 25, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
David Habecker/Town Resident stated the public has not been given the opportunities
to speak on all agenda items. He voiced concern with the inclusion of the YMCA in the
fire district because the organization continues to seek tax exemption as a charitable
organization. He commented recent items discussed at study sessions should be
discussed at board meetings. He again requested the Town Board refrain from reciting
the 'under God' Pledge of Allegiance at Board meetings.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS.
Mayor Pro Tem Levine congratulated RMNP on the passage of the Wilderness Bill and
the recent celebration held in Estes Park by the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Meeting Minutes dated March 24, 2009 and Town Board Study
Session dated March 24, 2009.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
Board ofTrustees — April 14,2D09—Page 2
A. Public Safety, March 19, 2009.
B. Community Development, April 2.2UO0�
4. Resolution #08-OA—Schedule public hearing date ofApril 28 2OU0for New
Beer &Wine Liquor License Application filed byElk Meadow F8/Essential
Group, LLCdbaELK MEADOW LODGE &RVRESORT, 10OSHwy. 68.
It was moved and seconded (B|aokhurot/MiUmj the Consent Agenda be approved'
and itpassed unanimously.
2. ACTION ITEMS:
1.RE-APPOINTMENT —ESTESPARK HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Item removed.
2. RESOLUTION #0000 — APPROVAL OF COOT TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT CONTRACT.
DinactorZunn stated the Town has received a roadway enhancement grant o|
$200,000 through the Upper Front Range Regional Transportation area with a
$50.000 match budgeted by the Town for2000. The funds were awarded
specifically for enhancement through beautification and pedestrian
improvement along Moraine Ave. between Elkhorn Ave. and Rockwell Et. It
was moved and seconded (Eieon|auer/Homeier) to approve Resolution
#09-0Q.and itpassed unanimously.
3. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
° None.
Whereupon Mayor Pro TemLevine adjourned
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