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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2012-09-11Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 11, 2012 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 11th day of September, 2012. Meeting called to order by Mayor Pinkham. Present: Also Present: William C. Pinkham, Mayor Eric Blackhurst, Mayor Pro Tem Trustees Mark Elrod John Ericson Wendy Koenig Ron Norris John Phipps Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator Lowell Richardson, Assistant 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Johanna Darden/Town citizen requested the proposed stall barn design not included the decorative cupolas. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS. Trustee Norris informed the Board and public that Visit Estes Park (LMD) has completed a study outlining the impact of tourism on the local economy. The study outlined approximately 2 million visitors a year, $2 million in revenue, and an estimated $400/year savings per local taxpayer. The study illustrated room for growth seasonally and visitors from other countries. Trustee Koenig announced PRCA has nominated the Rooftop Rodeo as a mid -sized rodeo of the year for the second year in a row. Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst stated the Estes Park Housing Authority would meet on September 12, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 203 and the Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works Committee would meet on September 13, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room. Trustee Ericson commented September 14, 2012 would be the last day to respond to the Audit RFP. The RFPs would be reviewed by the Audit Committee with a recommendation moving forward to the Board. He stated the Tree Board has an opening and is accepting applications. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT. An Ad -Hoc committee met to discuss the issues related to wildlife and bear concerns inside town limits. Staff would come back to the Board with recommendations on education, enforcement, regulations, and Town operations at the Town Board Study Session on September 25, 2012. 1. CONSENT AGENDA: Board of Trustees — September 11, 2012 — Page 2 1. Town Board Minutes dated August 28, 2012 and Town Board Study Session Minutes dated August 28, 2012. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: a. Community Development/Community Services, August 23, 2012. 4. 2012 Street Crack Sealing, A-1 Chipseal Co. - $119,040 — Budgeted. 5. Estes Valley Board of Adjustment Minutes dated July 3, 2012 (acknowledgement only). 6. Resolution #08-12 — Scheduling a Show Cause Liquor Hearing for Galex LLC dba Chelitos Mexican Restaurant, 145 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License on October 9, 2012. It was moved and seconded (Blackhurst/Koenig) to approve the Consent Agenda Items and it passed unanimously. 2. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT. Finance Officer McFarland stated July sales tax was up 7%; however, it is approximately 2% behind last year due to the inclusion of an August payment by a large vendor. Revenues are only at 38% because the Town has only received sales tax through May. Expenditures are within budget. Enterprise fund revenues are ahead of budget for Water and lagging due to warmer weather for Light & Power. Sales tax for the first half of 2012 is 11 % ahead of budget and 13% ahead of 2011. Sales tax continues to trend upward with a projected 9% increase, a pace not seen since 2007. The Town's investment portfolio is limited to interest -rate sensitive instruments; however, recent legislation has once again allowed municipalities to invest in government - backed securities. The Town has taken advantage of the new legislation in the past 3 months while still keeping investment duration length short. The Town's major sales tax sectors show a healthy increase in food and lodging for a combined increase of 25% and construction up 29%. 3. LIQUOR LICENSE ITEMS: 2. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP — FROM CRAGS INC. DBA THE VIEW RESTAURANT TO THE VIEW INC. DBA THE VIEW RESTAURANT, 300 RIVERSIDE DRIVE. Town Clerk Williamson reviewed the application stating that all required paperwork and payments were submitted. A temporary license was issued on June 7, 2012. TIPs training has been completed by the applicant. The applicants were presented and stated they take the selling and serving of alcohol seriously. Mayor Pro Tem Blackhurst stated the Town expects the licensee to be the first line of defense and encouraged them to be diligent when serving and selling alcohol. It was moved and seconded (Blackhurst/Koenig) to approve the Transfer of Ownership from Crags Inc. dba The View Restaurant to The View Inc. dba The View Restaurant, 300 Riverside Drive for a Hotel and Restaurant liquor license, and it passed unanimously. 4. ACTION ITEMS: 1. VOLUNTEER MANUAL. Board of Trustees — September 11, 2012 — Page 3 Assistant Town Administrator Richardson stated the final draft policy was presented to and reviewed by Town volunteer groups and revisions to the document reflect comments received. Trustee Koenig requested the reference to the Rooftop Rodeo committee be updated to reflect Western Heritage. Trustee Norris commented the recent draft was easy to review and understand. Sandy Osterman/Town citizen and Ambassador President questioned where the liability clause lied within the document. Attorney White stated the individual liability clause had been removed from the document and included in the liability clause for the group. She requested the document be available for reference on the Town's website once approved. It was moved and seconded (Blackhurst/Norris) to approve the Volunteer Manual as submitted, and it passed unanimously. Mayor Pinkham whereupon he adjourned the meet ngst 7:35 p.pi: William C. Pinkham, Mayor Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk