HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2011-08-09Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 9, 2011
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 9th day of August, 2011. Meeting called
to order by Mayor Pinkham.
Present:
Also Present:
William C. Pinkham, Mayor
Chuck Levine, Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees Eric Blackhurst
Mark Elrod
John Ericson
Wendy Koenig
Greg White, Town Attorney
Jacquie Halburnt, Town Administrator
Lowell Richardson, Deputy Town Administrator
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: Jerry Miller, Trustee
Mayor Pinkham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so,
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION.
Mayor Pinkham presented a proclamation for the Estes Park United Way Campaign to
direct community donations to the children and youth organizations in the Estes valley
with all proceeds collected through September 30th to be invested directly to Estes
Valley Investment in Childhood Success, Estes Park Learning Place and the Estes
Park Kids Cafe.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
Johanna Darden/Town citizen commented on the MacGregor Avenue road failure and
stated the repairs should be paid for by the design firm. She also stated concern that a
vote was taken without the entire Board present on the RTA application third party
analyst fee for the Elkhorn Project.
Charley Dickey/Town citizen presented information on the history of the cowboy sing -
along held in Bond Park each year, which was started by a former Town employee.
The event has been organized by a local business owner the past few years to help
collect funding from local businesses for the event, with any shortfall paid by the Town.
He asked for anyone with additional information on the history of the event to contact
him.
Karen Steadman/County citizen stated she received a letter dismissing her from the
Board appointed position on the Rooftop Rodeo Committee. She requested the Board
reconsider the dismissal by the Committee because it is a Board appointment. The
Board requested she provide information to staff for review.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS.
Trustee Blackhurst provided clarification on a recent article in the August 5th edition to
the Trail Gazette, which stated the Estes Park Housing Authority rents Town owned
property. The Town owned rental properties are managed by Town staff.
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Trustee Ericson stated the gate has been installed on the entrance to the
Transportation Hub off of4m Street and thanked staff for working closely with the
neighborhood to address their concerns. The official citizen survey received a 5596
return rate. The survey would be made available nnthe weboitathrough the end of
August for those interested in completing the nonscientific survey. The Transportation
Visioning Committee would hold public input sessions at the end of September.
Trustee Koenig stated the Rooftop Rodeo would be categorized as a medium sized
rodeo because of the inonaama to the team roping purse. She commented the Board
would receive a request to increase the purse money for the nudau in an effort to
compete inthe medium sized category.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Administrator Halburnt stated sales tax collection through June was up7.1%from 2U1U
and overall collections are 5.2% ahead of 2010.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1� Town Board Minutes dated July 20.2011.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes.
A. Community Development/Community Services, July 28.2011.
|twas moved and seconded (Levi no/B|aokhurst)the Consent Agenda bmapproved,
and itpassed unanimously.
2. LIQUOR ITEMS:
1. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FOR AHOTEL AND RESTAURANT LICENSE
—FROM LAKE SHORE LODGE` LLC 0BA LAKE SHORE LODGE TO
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOTEL PROPERTIES U, LLC DBA EGTES PARK
RESORT & HOTEL, 1780BIG THOK0PSON AVENUE Town Clerk Williamson
reviewed the application stating all required paperwork and fees had been
submitted. The applicant has not completed the required T.|.P.S. training.
Kory Madoon/3enara| Manager oLotad the new ownership group would be
remodeling/expanding the property with a $2 million renovation. Mayor Pro
Tern Levine reminded the applicant touphold the liquor laws and tonot serve
the underage or over serve the public. It was moved and seconded
(B|aokhurot/Knonig) to approve the transfer of the application filed by
Rooky Mountain Hotel Properties |, LLC dba Estes Park Resort & Hotel for
aHotel and Restaurant liquor license, and itpassed unanimously.
2. TRANSFER OFOWNERSHIP FOR ABEER ANDVVINELICENSE—FR@M
J0SMHOLDINGS, LLC0BAWINGS WEST TOCHEESY LEE'SAMAZING
PIZZA, LUCDBA CHEESY LEE'GAMAZlNG PIZZA, 881MORAINE AVENUE.
Town Clerk Williamson reviewed the application stating all required paperwork
and fees had been submitted. The applicant has completed the required
T.|.P.S. training on April 30, 2011. Ron Gnay/Ovwnnrwas presented and stated
the license would allow patrons to have u drink with their meal and would not
baoperating the business eoabar. Herequires staff hncheck identification for
anyone consuming alcohol. |twas move and seconded (8|aokhurst/Ehcoon)
to approve the transfer mfthe Beer and Wine application filed by Cheesy
Lee'sAmna6ng Pizza LLC dba Cheesy Lew"e&mazimg Pizza, and it passed
unanimously.
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3. NEW APPLICATION FOR A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE
FILED BY URIBE LLC dba EL MEX-KAL, 160 FIRST STREET. Town Clerk
Williamson reviewed the application stating all required paperwork and fees
had been submitted. The applicant has completed T.I.P.S. training in the past;
however, staff has not been able to verify. Julian Oliveros/Owner stated he
has been in businesses for over 30 years and has never had a liquor violation.
He currently owns restaurant locations in Windsor and Milliken. He recognizes
the importance of training his staff. It was move and seconded
(Blackhurst/Koenig) to approve the Hotel and Restaurant application filed
by Uribe LLC dba El Mex Kal at 160 First Street, and it passed unanimously.
3. REPORTS:
1. COMMUNITY GARDEN PROPOSAL.
Director Chilcott reviewed the history presented to the Community
Development / Community Services Committee (CDCS) for the proposed
community garden. The Community Garden Committee has requested the
garden be located on Town owned land at the corner of Elm Road and Moraine
Avenue and be financed and constructed by the Town. The proposal outlines
the responsibilities of the Town, Habitat for Humanity, and the Garden
Committee. Staff would recommend entering into a lease agreement to further
define the responsibilities if the garden is approved. The estimated cost of the
construction including a water tap is $25,954, which does not include staff time
for construction, permitting fees and attorney fees. The CDCS committee
reviewed the proposal during the July meeting and recommended the item be
reviewed as part of the 2012 budget process.
Paul Newendorp/Garden Committee member stated the garden would set an
example, demonstrate sustainability, create a sense of community, and an
opportunity to supply food locally. If approved, the future could include more
gardens and even commercial gardens in Estes Park. Joe Adair/Habitat for
Humanity stated Habitat would manage the garden. He also stated that half
the cost for building the garden would be the cost of the water tap.
Charley Dickey/Town citizen stated the garden plots would be for recreation
and would not supply food for a family. He stated support for the concept,
questioned the funding, and supports the Town providing the land. He would
not support the subsidizing of the garden.
Johanna Darden/Town citizen spoke in support of the garden and of the
location. She stated the garden would benefit the kids and the parents.
Trustee Levine stated CDCS committee recommended the items be reviewed
as a discrete project and be funded through the budget process. The items
should not be included as a community service grant.
Trustee Blackhurst raised concern the project may not meet codes in terms of
building codes, wildlife breaks in the fencing, landscaping and parking
requirements. He stated the estimated costs appear to be low. The Garden
Committee has requested full financing of the project by the Town without any
fundraising efforts; therefore, he would encourage the group to apply for a
community service grant for 2012.
Director Chilcott stated landscaping was recommended by staff and the CDCS
Committee questioned the need and did not find it necessary. She also stated
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the cost would be considerably less if a water storage tank was placed on the
property versus a water tap.
Ron Norris/Town citizen supports the concept and stated the importance of
developing an accurate cost estimate. He stated the Planning Commission
would review the project to ensure it meets the code requirements.
Additional comments and questions were heard from the Board including if
garden plots would be available to Town citizens only; the community service
grant application should be completed in order to allow the project to be
reviewed with the other service organizations; and questioned if the garden
would be self sustaining once it was built.
Administrator Halburnt stated the community service grants would be an
appropriate funding source. Staff would review the project further to determine
a more accurate cost to build the garden, and due to the timing of construction
the garden may not be able to be built in house. This could increase the cost
of the project.
After further discussion, it was recommended the Community Garden
Committee would apply for a community service grant.
2. MORAINE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT CONCEPT PLAN.
The beautification project would be funded by a CDOT grant of $256,000 and
matching funds of $46,000 from the Community Reinvestment fund. Director
Zurn reviewed the proposed improvements: 1) remove concrete crosswalk and
pedestrian ramps at the intersection of Wiest Drive; 2) extend width of
crosswalk and modify curb ramps at Elkhorn and Moraine; 3) construct new
sidewalk and handrail on the east side of Moraine from 250 Moraine to 292
Moraine; 4) add curb extensions (bump outs) at existing crosswalk and modify
curb ramps and signage across from restrooms; 5) add curb ramp at the
northeast corner of Crags and W. Riverside; 6) add truncated domes at the
southeast corner of Moraine and Rockwell; and 7) replace existing sidewalk
and handrail from Crags to 292 Moraine. The preliminary budget suggests the
above items could be completed with the current funds. He stated the
ownership of the deteriorated retaining walls has slowed down the project and
the state still has not confirmed ownership. Repairs or expansion of the
sidewalks adjacent to the public restrooms would not be completed with this
project because of the cost of acquiring land. Items 2 and 4 would be the
lowest priority to complete if current funding would not be sufficient to complete
the entire project. A public meeting would be held on August 18`h in the Board
Room. Attorney White stated if the walls are within the CDOT right-of-way the
walls belong to CDOT.
Trustee Blackhurst requested staff contact each of the property owners and
business owners to inform them of the project and the upcoming public
meeting.
Charley Dickey/Town citizen questioned if bicycles had been given
consideration during the review process.
Joe Adair/County citizen stated a traffic light should be installed the
intersection of Crags and Moraine.
The Board stated support for the project and Trustee Blackhurst
suggested consideration for additional funding for trees and planters be
discussed during the budget process.
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Whereupon Mayor Pinkham adjourned the m eting 9:
William C. Pinkham, Mayor
e Williamson, Town Clerk