HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2017-05-23Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 23, 2017
Minutes ofnRegular meeting ofthe Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes
Park. LahmerCounh/. Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town
of Estes Park on the 23rd day of May, 2017.
Also Present:
Todd Jima.Mayor
Wendy Koenig, Mayor Pro Tern
Trustees Bob Holcomb
PathckK4ortohink
Ward Nelson
Ron Norris
Cody Rex Walker
Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator
Travis Mooho|ek.Assistant Town Administrator
Greg White, Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent None
Mayor Jirsa called the 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 (Walker/Norris) to amend the Agenda and hear Action
Item #2 after the Consent Agenda, and it passed with Trustees Nelson and Holcomb
voting "No".
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Pat Nowoom[Town citizen invited the Board and the citizens of Estes Park to join the
Memorial Day celebration at the Estes Park Memorial Gardens to honor those that have
served our country.
Jean MnGuine/VisbEotee Park employee commented the statements regarding the
working environment ekthe district made by Michele Hi|and during the April 25. 2017
meeting were inaccurate, as well as the statements made about Elizabeth Fogarty.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
The Board thanked staff for their efforts during the previous week's snow storm and
recognized the Light and Power crew for the long hours to restore power to all
customers.
Trustee Holcomb stated the Transportation Advisory Board discussed the parking
strategy sktheir recent meeting. The Board would receive public input onthe strategy
atupcoming public meetings and atthe Farmers Market this summer.
Mayor Pro Tern Koenig informed the community that Light and Power has developed a
tree replacement program for citizens that must remove trees from their property
because the tree interferes with the power lines. She presented Town Administrator
Lancaster with a Years of Service pin in honor of his five years with the Town.
Mayor Jirsa encouraged citizens tocomplete the parking survey to help the Town
develop the Downtown Plan.
Trustee Walker stated the Community Development and Community Services
Committee meeting onMay 25.2O17has been cancelled. Hereminded the community
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Trustee Norris stated the Family Advisory Board would meet June 1, 2017. The Estes
Valley Planning Commission has rescheduled the May 19, 2017 special meeting to
June 30, 2017. At the Commission's May 16, 2017 meeting, they discussed
recommended code changes, including a height increase to 38 feet in the RM —
Residential Multi -Family zoning district with 50% of the units dedicated to workforce
housing.
Trustee Martchink commented the Parks Advisory Board meeting was cancelled last
week due to the weather.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
None.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated May 9, 2017 and Town Board Study Session
dated May 9, 2017.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes.
1. Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee Minutes dated May
11, 2017.
4. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated April 19, 2017
(acknowledgement only).
5. Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated April 21, 2017 (acknowledgement only).
6. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated April 18, 2017
(acknowledgement only).
7. Utility Box Art Approval.
8. Resolution #14-17 Setting the Public Hearing date of June 13, 2017 for a New
Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License filed by Mise En Place Consulting LLC dba
Seasoned -An American Bistro, 205 Park Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517.
9. Resolution #15-17 Setting the Public Hearing date of June 13, 2017 for a
Change in Location of a Tavern Liquor License filed by The Barrel LLC dba
The Barrel, 251 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517.
10. Intent to Annex Resolution #16-17 Raven Rock Addition, Public Hearing date
scheduled June 27, 2017.
Trustee Nelson requested Item 1 be removed and discussed as an Action Item. It
was moved and seconded (Walker/Holcomb) to approve the Consent Agenda
Items 2-10, and it passed unanimously.
Item 1 — Town Board Minutes dated May 9, 2017 and Town Board Study
Session dated May 9, 2017. Trustee Nelson stated the study session minutes did
not reflect his comments accurately. He requested the minutes be revised to state
the Town Board agenda items should give priority to guests as to placement on the
Town Board agendas. It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Walker) to approve
the Consent Agenda Item 1, and it passed unanimously.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS. Items reviewed by Planning Commission or
staff for Town Board Final Action.
1. CONSENT ITEMS:
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A. PRELIMINARY CONDOMINIUM MAP, VIEW (a) 242; METES & BOUNDS
PARCEL, 242 V|RG|N|A DRIVE. Item withdrawn by applicant.
It was mowed and seconded (Koenig/Walker) to approve the Planning
Commission Consent Agenda, and itpassed unanimously.
3. ACTION ITEMS:
1. ORDINANCE #13-17 AMENDMENTS TO THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE LOCAL AMENDMENTS RELATING nODWELLINGS,
VACATION HOMES AND SMALL HOTELS. Chief Building Official Binuhfio|d
stated the Town did not adopt the 1804 Building Codes which contained the
first requirement for egress. The Town did adopt the 1907 Building Codes in
March of 1968; 1harefovo, staff recommended for dwellings constructed after
December 31. 1988, window wells shall comply with the code in effect atthe
time the well was required. For dwellings constructed prior toJanuary 1.18O8.
the minimum requirements for window vvo||s shall be at the discretion of the
Building Official.
Lindsey Lamson/County resident stated the new language does provide
flexibility for buildings built prior to 1064. The revised proposal provides a
balanced approach tothe issue.
Frank Theis/Town citizen stated staff met with him and discussed the need 0u
mddnmo the square footage limitation and agreed to increase the square
footage from 10000o22UU. Hothanked staff for their consideration.
Trustee yNurtohink recommended the new verbiage added to R3272.0
Emergency 000apm and rescue openings be removed and edit the remaining
language to state compliance with the code in effect at the time of the initial
survey.
kwas moved and seconded ( toapprove Ordinance #1217
with the update to R327.18 Private Septic Systems should be numbered
R327.2Uand report back tothe Board bythe end ofthe year onthe survey
process, and itpassed with Mayor Pro Tern Koenig voting ^No"After the vote,
Trustee Martohink requested his vote be reflected as ^Nu" vote because the
motion did not contain the changes herequested toN3272.O.
2 VETERANS MONUMENT PARK APPLICATION.
Carey 8tovanun/Enhas Park Veteran Monument Committee provided an
overview of the proposed Veterans Monument Park, which would represent all
branches of the armed services in recognition ofthose that have served our
country. The Committee has worked closely with Brian Barg/Parka Supervisor
to identify the location just west of the Visitor Center in the area currently
occupied by a picnic shelter. Thorp Associates and Van Horn Engineering
have provided the design and survey work atnocost tothe project. The design
was reviewed and would include large stones, flagstone work, plantings around
the monument and a bronze eagle. The site would beaccessible and contain
subtle lighting. The Committee would like to have the park completed by
Veterans day; however, the completion date would be dependent on
fundraising bythe Committee. The Parks Advisory Committee reviewed the
Arts in Public Places application and approved the bronze eagle and the
naming ofthe park. The Committee has met with the Community Foundation of
Northern Colorado and they would act as the fiscal agent for the Committee.
They have posted the project on the Co|onadogivoo.org vvebni0efor individuals
to submit donations. The current fundraising goal has been estimated at
S100.000. It was moved and seconded (Norhs/Ho|comb)to approve the
construction ofthe pocket -park honoring Armed Services veterans and
naming ofsaid "Veterans Monument Pork''.and itpassed unanimously.
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3. ORDINANCE #14-17 AMENDMENTS TO THE ESTES PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE TITLE 7 - ANIMALS. Chief Kufeld presented the proposed changes to
the Title 7 — Animals to address needed changes to the Wildlife Protection
Ordinance to provide additional clarity, to provide a review of the Ordinance as
requested by the Board upon its adoption, and to delete outdated, unclear and
no longer needed sections in the Title. The recommended changes were a
collaboration of the Police Administrative staff, Municipal Court Judge Brown,
Town Attorney White and community members. It was moved and seconded
(Holcomb/Walker) to approve Ordinance #14-17, and it passed unanimously.
4. ORDINANCE #15-17 AMENDMENTS TO THE ESTES PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE §9.08 OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE, ORDER AND SAFETY
& §9.12 VENDORS, PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS. Attorney White reviewed
the proposed amendments that would address the decisions by the United
States Supreme Court and District Court decisions that address the ability of
governmental entities, including the Town, to restrict the ability of individuals to
solicit donations such as panhandling. The changes would update the Town's
regulations to current legal standards and provide for more effective regulation
of the prohibited conduct by the Estes Park Police and Town staff. It was
moved and seconded (Holcomb/Norris) to approve Ordinance #15-17, and it
passed unanimously.
5. INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF PARCEL
#25302-13-961. Assistant Town Administrator Machalek stated the Town owns
the 0.05 acre lot that was originally part of the 179 Stanley Circle Drive
property. After 1938, the Federal Government acquired a rectangular piece of
property that divided this lot and resulted in the small parcel. The Town has no
current use for this property and does not foresee any future use. Kingswood
Homes has expressed interest in purchasing this parcel to aid in the
construction of a workforce housing project on an adjoining property. The
parcel has been valued at $1,000 based on sales of similarly sized and vacant
land in the last 12 months. Staff requested the Board authorize staff to enter
into contract negotiations for the sale of the property to Kingswood Homes. It
was moved and seconded (Holcomb/Koenig) to authorize staff to negotiate
the sale of Parcel #25302-13-961 to Kingswood Homes, and it passed
unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Todd Jirsa, Mayor
e Williamson, Town Clerk