HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2017-04-11Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 11, 2017
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 April, 2017.
Present:
Also Present:
Todd Jirsa, Mayor
Wendy Koenig, Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees Bob Holcomb
Patrick Martchink
Ward Nelson
Ron Norris
Cody Rex Walker
Travis Machalek, Assistant Town Administrator
Greg White, Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator
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 (Holcomb/Martchink) to approve the Agenda as
presented, and it passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Rita Kurelja/EPHA Director recognized Jack Dinsmoor and Matthew Heiser for their
years of service and dedication as Estes Park Housing Authority Board members. Mr.
Dinsmoor has been a board member since 2002 and Mr. Heiser since 2008. She
thanked them both for their service to the community.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee Norris informed the community of the upcoming League of Women Voters
Community Recycle Committee meeting on April 26, 2017 where discussions would
focus on recycling, future landfill needs and plans and implications for the Estes Valley.
The Estes Valley Planning Commission would continue to discuss changes to the height
regulations. The Commission would hold two special meetings on April 21, 2017 and
May 16, 2017 to make recommendations on vacation homes for 9 or more occupancy.
Trustee Martchink stated the next Parks Advisory Board meeting would be held on April
21, 2017. He thanked all the applicants who applied for the Family Advisory Board.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Assistant Town Administrator Machalek recognized the week of April 9 — 15, 2017 as
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated March 28, 2017 and Town Board Workshop dated
March 21, 2017.
2. Bills.
Committee Minutes.
A. Community Development/Community Services Committee Minutes dated
March 23, 2017.
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1. State Historical Fund Grant for Birch Ruins Construction Documents,
$2,995 with $1000 Town Match - Budgeted.
2. Arena Footing Contract with Kiser Arena Specialists, Inc., $125,000 -
Budgeted.
4. Mountain Meadow Annexation Agreement Amendment.
5. Estes Park Housing Authority Board Appointment:
• Julie Abel — a term beginning April 12, 2017 and expiring on April 12,
2022.
• Pete Smith — a term beginning April 12, 2017 and expiring on April 12,
2022.
6. 2017 Chip/Crack Seal Contract with A-1 Chipseal, $424,535 Budgeted.
7. Utility Box Vinyl Wrap Artist Application Approval.
8. Letter of Support for GOCO Connect Initiative Grant Application for the Fall
River Trail Extension.
It was moved and seconded (Nelson/Holcomb) to approve the Consent Agenda
Items, and it passed unanimously.
2. LIQUOR ITEMS:
1. NEW TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE FILED BY CLIFF, INC, DBA
HOLLYWOODS, 110 1/2 W. ELKHORN AVENUE, ESTES PARK, CO 80517.
Mayor Jirsa opened the public hearing. Town Clerk Williamson reviewed the
application for the new Tavem liquor license, stating all paperwork and fees
have been submitted. The location was previously licensed as Kelli's Bar which
closed in February 2017. Cory Clifton/owner has completed TIPS training and
would continue to operate the location as a Tavern. The Mayor closed the
public hearing. It was moved and seconded (Holcomb/Norris) to approve the
Tavern Liquor License Application for Cliff Inc., dba Hollywoods, 110 1/2 E.
Elkhorn Avenue, and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. ORDINANCE #11-17 CONTRACT APPROVING SALE OF FORMER
CRYSTAL WATER COMPANY PROPERTIES: SANBORN DAM PARCEL
AND VACANT LOT. Mayor Jirsa opened the public hearing. Attorney White
stated the Town acquired two parcels with the purchase of the Crystal Water
Company and leased a portion of the Sanborn Lake parcel to Cheley Colorado
Camps shortly after the purchase. The Town has negotiated the purchase of
the parcels and water rights to Cheley for $215,000 because the Town has not
used the parcels or water rights and does not have a future use for the parcels.
The Sanborn Lake parcel has limited access through the Cheley property for
repair, maintenance and operation. The two parcels were appraised at
$169,000 for Sanborn Lake parcel and $145,000 for the Sanbom Spring parcel.
The fair market value was decreased by $99,000 to cover the State required
dam repairs to be completed by Cheley. Mayor Jirsa closed the public hearing.
Attorney White read Ordinance #11-17. It was moved and seconded
(Norris/Koenig) to approve Ordinance #11-17, and it passed with Walker
voting "No".
2. FAMILY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS.
The Town received 17 applications and interviewed 16 candidates for the newly
formed Family Advisory Board. Trustee Norris stated the recommended group
of 12 individuals includes a mix of men and women, parents with infants, young
children, teenagers, and adult children. A number of the applicants have
experience with early education, special needs children and elder care issues.
A number of the appointees speak Spanish and are knowledgeable and
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networked at the local, state, and national levels on issues related to housing,
childcare, educational needs and economic issues faced by working families.
The following appointment recommendations were made:
One Year Term — April 15, 2017 — April 15, 2018
Nancy Almond
Rachel Balduzzi
Jodi Roman
Marion Stallworth
Two Year Term — April 15, 2017 — April 15 - 2019
Shannon Faith
Jessica McGee
Courtney Hill
Bin Greer
Three Year Term — April 15, 2017 — April 15 - 2020
Floyd Collins
Laurie Dale Marshall
Karen Randinitis
John Bryant
It was moved and seconded (Holcomb/Norris) to approve the appointments
as outlined above, and it passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Holcomb) to approve Trustee Norris
as the liaison to the Family Advisory Board, and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.
Todd Jirsa, Mayor
e Williamson, Town Clerk