HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2010-03-23Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 23, 2010
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 23`d day of March, 2010. Meeting called
to order by Mayor Pinkham.
Present:
Also Present:
Mayor William C. Pinkham
Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Levine
Trustees Eric Blackhurst
Darla Eisenlauer
John Ericson
Richard Homeier
Jerry Miller
Jacquie Halburnt, Town Administrator
Lowell Richardson, Deputy Town Administrator
Greg White, Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: None
Mayor Pinkham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so,
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting agenda was shortened due to the winter
weather conditions. All items not addressed would be moved to a special meeting on
March 30, 2010.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
Charlie Dickey/Town citizen requested the community get involved and nominate
individuals for the Pride Awards. He was present to represent a group of downtown
businesses that signed a letter of interest requesting the Town and Park Theater Mall
owner Sharon Seeley to move forward on completing the riverwalk.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS.
Trustee Ericson commented on his appreciation to the students that participated in the
Student in Government day. He stated there were many ideas on issues that maybe
reviewed by the Town Board in the future.
Mayor ProTem Levine reminded the public that applications for the Pride Awards would
be available through March 31, 2010 for Volunteer of the Year, Teacher of the Year,
Business Person of the Year and EPHS scholarship. Awards would be handed out
during the volunteer luncheon on April 23, 2010.
Trustee Miller stated positive numbers were reported at the recent Marketing
Committee for visitor guide requests, advertising response, summer bookings and
downloads remain steady. He requested staff follow up on economic development
grants outlined in a recent CML newletter.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated March 9, 2010 and Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated March 9, 2010.
2. Bills.
Board of Trustees — March 23, 2010— Page 2
3. Committee Minutes:
A. Community Development, March 4, 2010.
B. Utilities Committee, March 11, 2010.
1. 2010 Tree Trimming contract — Asplundh, $113,664 - Budgeted.
4. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes February 16, 2010
(acknowledgement only).
5. Estes Valley Board of Adjustment Minutes February 2, 2010
(acknowledgement only).
6. Resolution #06-10 — Schedule public hearing date of April 13, 2010 for a
New Tavern Liquor License Application filed by CFJM Enterprises Inc. dba
TimeOut Sports Grill and Taphouse, 358 East Elkhorn Avenue.
Trustee Blackhurst requested item 6 be removed from the consent agenda. It was
moved and seconded (Levine/Eisenlauer) to approve the consent agenda items 1-
5, and it passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda Item #6 — Resolution #06-10
Trustee Blackhurst recused himself from the discussion and action on the item due to a
conflict of interest. As there were no further comments, it was moved and seconded
(Levine/Miller) to approve consent agenda item #6, and it passed with Trustee
Blackhurst recusing himself.
2. LIQUOR ITEMS.
1. RENEWAL APPLICATION FILED BY MONTEGO BAY ENTERPRISES INC.
dba WAPITI RESTAURANT AND PUB, 247 W. ELKHORN AVENUE.
Town Clerk Williamson stated liquor license renewals are handled
administratively through the Clerk's Office; however, the Board requested the
licensee come to the Town Board to discuss the recent liquor violation that
occurred during the November 14, 2009 alcohol sales compliance check
conducted by the State Liquor Enforcement Division. Mr. Nelson explained the
circumstances surrounding the sale to a minor that involved two of his servers.
He stated that both of the individuals have been let go. He reviewed his
policies, new handbook that addresses new guidelines and internal
compliance checks, and stated TIPS training will take place on April 10, 2010
for his staff. The Board impressed upon the owner the seriousness of the
violation and after further discussion, it was moved and seconded
(Blackhurst/Ericson) to approve the renewal of the Tavern liquor license for
Montego Bay Enterprises Inc. dba Wapiti Restaurant and Pub, and it
passed unanimously.
3. ACTION ITEMS:
1. EXTENSION OF ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY LOAN.
Finance Officer McFarland reviewed the loan the Town provided the Housing
Authority to purchase the Pines Apartment for low -incoming housing in 2006
with a mixture of both resale and affordable senior rental units. In 2008, the
EPHA requested a 2 year extension of the loan, which was granted by the
Board. As of March 2010 the Authority has repaid all but $415,000 of the $2.7
million loan and has requested a 1 year extension through June 2011. EPHA
Director Kurelja stated there are 8 units left to sale; however, only 2 units are
needed to pay the Town loan in full. It was moved and seconded
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(Homeier/Eisenlauer) to approve a 1 year extension of the Estes Park
Housing Authority loan through June 2011, and it passed unanimously.
2. CONCESSION STAND TENANT FINISH CONTRACT.
Director Zurn reviewed the bid process for the Stanley Park Fairground
concession stand tenant finish. The base bids included materials, labor,
equipment, cabinetry and plumbing. Two alternates were included for
cabinetry in the concession office and installation of a industrial garbage
disposal. Five bids were received with a low bid submitted by local contractor
Westover Construction for a cost of $29,250 for the base bid. Staff
recommends approval of the low bid with the addition of Alternate A,
completion of the office, and $3,000 contingency (10%). The current
concessionaire, the Lions Club, has agreed with the decision to not include a
garbage disposal. After further discussion, It was moved and seconded
(Levine/Eisenlauer) to approve a contract with Westover Construction for
the completion of the Stanley Park Fairground concession stand tenant
finish at a cost of $32,750 with Alternate A and a 10% contingency from
account #380-7000-419-35-70, and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Pinkham adjourned the me ting at :45 p.m.
William C. Pinkham, Mayor
e Williamson, Town Clerk