HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2018-11-27Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, November 27, 2018
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 27th day of November, 2018.
Present:
Also Present:
Todd Jirsa, Mayor
Cody Walker, Mayor Pro Tenn
Trustees Marie Cenac
Patrick Martchink
Ron Norris
Ken Zornes
Greg White, Town Attorney
Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator
Travis Machalek, Assistant Town Administrator
Kimberly Disney, Recording Secretary
Absent: Trustees Carlie Bangs
Mayor Jirsa called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so,
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
It was moved and seconded (Norris/Cenac) to approve the Agenda with Action
Item 7 to follow the Consent Agenda, and it passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Kurt's Kelly/County citizen spoke about the Estes Park Shuttle service regarding the
2019 plan to discontinue service to stops outside of Town limits. He predicted the
discontinued service would result in a lower ridership and encouraged the Town Board
to review ridership numbers following the 2019 season.
Nancy Almond/County citizen spoke on behalf of Estes Valley Investments in Childhood
Success (EVICS). She thanked the Board for their support and announced EVICS
recent move to 1182 Graves Ave where family resource center services will be offered.
EVICS has applied to the Colorado Family Resource Center Association and has been
considered for an Innovation Grant with the United Way of Larimer County.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Cenac stated the Rooftop Rodeo Committee met and she will be attending the
National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas where the Rooftop Rodeo has been nominated for
Best Medium Size Rodeo.
Trustee Zomes attended The Northern Colorado Regional Open Space Board meeting
on November 14, 2018 along with Director Muhonen and Supervisor Berg. The League
of Women Voters of Estes Park held an event discussing climate change. He stated the
Open Lands Advisory Board would meet November 29, 2018, and he would be
attending the Fourth Quarter Regional Elected Officials meeting December 5, 2018.
Trustee Zornes congratulated the Estes Park High School on their production of
'Cabaret.'
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
None.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Bills.
2. Town Board Minutes dated November 13, 2018 and Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated November 13, 2018.
3. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated October 16, 2018 and Study
Session Minutes dated October 16, 2018 (acknowledgement only).
4. Special Meeting of the Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated
October 30, 2018 (acknowledgement only).
5. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated October 17, 2018
(acknowledgement only).
6. Special Meeting of the Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated October 23,
2018 (acknowledgement only).
7. Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated October 18, 2018 (acknowledgement only).
8. Request for Proposals for Broadband Utility Bond Underwriter Services.
It was moved and seconded (Norris/Cenac) to approve the Consent Agenda
with the removal of Consent Item 8 for discussion, and it passed unanimously.
Item 8 - Request for Proposals for Broadband Utility Bond Underwriter
Services. Mayor Jirsa opened the item for public comment.
David Batey/County citizen and Jon Nicholas/Berthoud citizen and Estes Park
Economic Development Corporation President spoke in favor of the Broadband
Utility regarding the necessity of broadband in the modern world and high citizen
support. Broadband services would not be provided through the private sector to the
extent needed in Estes Park. The level of demand for broadband in town displays
the potential success of the utility. The amount of work staff has done to provide
broadband as a utility. Also, the potential applications of broadband when
considering public safety.
It was moved and seconded (Walker/Cenac) to approve Consent Item 8, and it
passed unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Items reviewed by Planning Commission or staff
for Town Board Final Action.
1. ACTION ITEMS:
A. ORDINANCE #18-18 REZONING OF LOT 2, CASTLE RIDGE MINOR
SUBDIVISION, WILLIAM VAN HORN/OWNER, ESTES PARK HOUSING
AUTHORITY/APPLICANT. Mayor Jirsa opened the public hearing and
Planner Woeber presented Ordinance #18-18 to rezone Lot 2 of the Castle
Ridge Minor Subdivision from RE (Rural Estate) to RM (Multi -Family
Residential). According to the Town Geographic Information System (GIS),
topographical constraints and existing utility easements limit the site's
developable area. The Estes Park Housing Authority's purchase of the
property and future development of the site would be contingent upon the
rezoning of the property. William Van Horn, property owner and Estes Park
Housing Authority Director Naomi Hawf spoke as the applicant and stated it
would be feasible to construct a development in the area; it would not impact
residential property and traffic, and would serve work force residents in the
area. Mayor Jirsa closed the public hearing and Town Attorney White read
the Ordinance into the public record. It was moved and seconded
(Walker/Norris) to approve Ordinance #18-18, and it passed unanimously.
(Trustee Cenac stepped out at 7:55 p.m.)
B. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT, BEAVER POINT
SUBDIVISION, 1281 HIGH DRIVE, ALAN & LAURA KESTED/OWNERS.
Mayor Jirsa opened the public hearing and Planner Woeber presented the
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preliminary and final minor subdivision plat for the Beaver Point Subdivision
to divide one parcel into three legal lots within the A (Accommodations)
zoning district. Mayor Jirsa closed the public hearing and it was moved and
seconded (Martchink/Zornes) to approve the Beaver Point Preliminary
and Final Subdivision Plat as proposed, and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
(Trustee Cenac returned at 8:00 p.m.)
1. RESOLUTION #28-18 ESTES PARK LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT 2019
BUSINESS AND OPERATING PLAN. Interim CEO Shannon Davis presented
Resolution #28-18 to approve the 2019 Business and Operating Plan for Visit
Estes Park (VEP). He highlighted the recent and expected staffing changes,
visitation to Estes Park over 2018, provided an analysis of the budget, VEP goals
and mission, target media audiences, and the 2019 objectives. Trustees
discussed the tracking of marketing effects, requested assessments be provided
to the Board throughout the year, local business owner input and stated
appreciation for the presented Operating Plan.
Charley Dickey/Town citizen spoke in favor of the 2019 Business and Operating
Plan stating it would be helpful and effective.
It was moved and seconded (Jirsa/Martchink) to approve Resolution #28-18,
and it passed unanimously.
2. ORDINANCE #19-18 AMENDING CHAPTER 8.06 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING UNREASONABLE NOISE. Mayor Jirsa opened the public
hearing and Town Attorney White presented Ordinance #19-18 to amend
Chapter 8.06 of the Municipal Code regarding Unreasonable Noise. The Town
Board previously adopted Ordinance #24-17 in October 2017, which changed the
basis of determining unreasonable noise volume within the Town from a decibel -
based standard to a standard definition of unreasonable noise. Ordinance #24-17
also contained a provision for regulating amplified outdoor music as a decibel -
based regulation. Following repeated public input on the effect of Ordinance #24-
17 on amplified sound and the use and enjoyment of residential properties, the
Town Board reviewed issues created by the adoption of Ordinance #24-17.
Ordinance #19-18 would improve the ability to enforce Municipal Code
prohibitions of unreasonable noise within Town limits. The Board discussed the
removal of the 11:00 pm curfew on Friday and Saturday in §8.06.030 and if the
hour difference would be beneficial. Mayor Jirsa closed the public hearing and
Town Attorney White read the Ordinance into the public record. It was moved
and seconded (Martchink/Zornes) to approve Ordinance #19-18 with the
removal of an 11:00 pm curfew on Friday and Saturday in §8.06.030, and it
failed with Mayor Jirsa, Mayor Pro Tem Walker and Trustee Cenac voting 'No'.
It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Walker) to approve Ordinance #19-18 as
presented, and it passed unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARING - 2019 BUDGET.
Mayor Jirsa reopened the public hearing from November 13, 2018, and Director
Hudson presented the 2019 Budget as ready to be adopted. Trustee Zornes
requested the Learning Place budget line item have a separate motion to allow
him to recuse himself.
Charley Dickey/Town citizen spoke on behalf of Estes Early Childhood Education
and thanked the Town for their support.
Mayor Jirsa closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded
(Norris/Cenac) to approve the budgeting for the Learning Place, and it
passed with Trustee Zornes abstaining.
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It was moved and seconded (Walker/Norris) to approve the Highway User's
Trust Fund, and it passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Walker) to approve Resolutions #25-
18, and it passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Martchink) to approve Resolution #26-18
with the removal of the Learning Place budget line item, and it passed
unanimously.
It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Walker) to approve Resolutions #27-
18, and it passed unanimously.
4. POLICY 605 — DEBT MANAGEMENT.
Director Hudson presented Policy 605 — Debt Management to provide guidance
on debt issuance and management. A fully developed debt management policy
would improve decision quality, clarify goals, and demonstrate a commitment to
addressing long term capital and financing needs. A policy would also
demonstrate the well managed debt obligations of the Town to rating agencies. It
was moved and seconded (Walker/Martchink) to approve Policy 605 — Debt
Management, and it passed unanimously.
5. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN 2019-2023.
Director Hudson presented the Capital Improvements Plan for 2019-2013
developed using the capital improvement planning process. It was moved and
seconded (Norris/Zornes) to approve the Capital Improvements Plan for
2019-2023, and it passed unanimously.
6. ORDINANCE #07-18 AMENDING THE ESTES PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 5.20 BUSINESS LICENSES. Mayor Jirsa opened the public hearing
and Town Clerk Williamson presented Ordinance #07-18 to amend Chapter 5.20
of the Estes Park Municipal Code regarding Business Licenses. Chapter 5.20
required amendments to address and clarify issues with the types of businesses,
occupations, and professions which are required to obtain and maintain a
business license. Ordinance #07-18 would update definitions to individual
accommodation units, vacation homes, bed and breakfast inns, and mobile food
vending, establish the fee for all businesses which provide accommodations,
establish a $25 fee for outdoor mobile food vendors, clarify requirements to
provide a copy of the current sales tax license for all businesses required to
obtain a Colorado Sales Tax License and provide a 33% reduction to the
General, Building Contractor, and Home business license fees for 2019. Staff
recommended the approval of the Ordinance with the removal of the reduction
for early payment and penalty for late payment.
The Board discussed including the early payment reduction and late payment
penalty when the business license fee has been reduced to a final amount and
the requirements for posting Colorado Sales Tax Licenses. Mayor Jirsa closed
the public hearing and Town Attorney White read the Ordinance into the public
record. It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Walker) to approve Ordinance
#07-18 Amending Chapter 5.20 to the Estes Park Municipal Code relating to
Business Licenses without any reduction for early payment and penalty for
late payment, and it passed unanimously.
7. RESOLUTION #29-18 SUPPORTING THE PLATTE RIVER POWER
AUTHORITY RESOURCE DIVERSIFICATION POLICY. Town Administrator
Lancaster presented Resolution #29-18 in support of the Platte River Power
Authority Resource Diversification Policy for transitioning to 100% carbon -free
electricity by 2030.
Gordon MacAlpinelTown citizen, Anne Finley/Town citizen, Tom Street/County
citizen, John Vernon/County citizen and Bill Van Horn/County citizen spoke in
favor of Resolution #29-18 regarding the importance of renewable energy and
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climate change, the effect of renewable energy on the environment, the need for
action, citizen interest and the possibility of eliminating fossil fuels completely.
Trustee Zornes stated his appreciation of the citizen interest in the resolution and
its subject matter. Mayor Jirsa requested Trustee Norris read the Resolution into
the public record and it was moved and seconded (Cenac/Zornes) to approve
Resolutions #29-18, and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
Todd Jirsa, Mayor,
ney,,R cording Secretary