HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2016-06-14Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 14, 2016
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 14th day of June 2016.
Present:
Also Present:
Todd Jirsa, Mayor
Wendy Koenig, Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees Bob Holcomb
Patrick Martchink
Ward Nelson
Ron Norris
Cody Rex Walker
Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator
Travis Machalek, 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Jay Vetter/County citizen requested the Town Board and County Commissioners review
Temporary Uses and Structures section of the Estes Valley Development Code
because the current process does not notify neighboring properties of the uses and the
right to appeal. The code provides too much latitude to staff and allows them to
customize permits without specific guidance.
Marie Richardson/Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Board member stated with
the approval of the 1A sales tax the voters stated funds should be used to build a
Community Center with a Senior Center. The funds were not approved for a
standalone Senior Center.
Michelle Hiland/Town citizen thanked the Town for opening the temporary road for Dry
Gulch construction. She stated disappointment and concern with how difficult it has
been to participate in Town politics. The voters have been misled as it relates to the
Community Center and how the 1A funds are being used.
Art Messal/Town citizen thanked the Town for the opening of the temporary road. He
stated dissatisfaction with the response he has received for the justification of the use
of 1A funds. He suggested the Town should require tangible deliverables from entities
it funds such as the Economic Development Council, Visit Estes Park and the Senior
Center. He commented workforce housing has been negatively impacted by vacation
homes in the valley.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Mayor Pro Tem Koenig stated the Monteverde, Costa Rica delegation would visit Estes
Park on July 5 — 12, 2016. They are scheduled to attend the Town Board meeting on
July 12, 2016 along with the Estes Park Science Exchange.
Trustee Walker commented the Rooftop Rodeo continues to come together for this
year. The Community Development/Community Services Committee would meet on
July 16, 2016 in the Board room.
Trustee Norris stated the Estes Valley Planning Commission would meet on June 21,
2016. He and Trustee Walker would attend the annual CML conference.
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Trustee Martchink reported the Parks Advisory Board would meet on June 17, 2016.
He commented he returned from a recent vacation where he participated in the Teton
and Yellowstone races. He encouraged the citizens to get involved in the upcoming
running activities in town.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
• Town Administrator Lancaster introduced Duane Hudson, the Town's new Finance
Officer.
• He commented the Lazy B land use hearing would be postponed to the July 266,
2016 Town Board meeting at the applicant's request
• The Barnes Dance has been re-established at the intersection of Elkhorn and
Moraine and the CSOs have been working the intersection to provide assistance
with pedestrian crossing. CDOT has provided staff with access to the controls at the
intersection, and staff continues to work on the timing cycle to improve traffic flow
through the intersection.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated May '24, 2016 and Town Board Study Session
May 24, 2016.
2. Bills.
3. Estes Valley Board of Adjustment Minutes dated May 3, 2016
(acknowledgement only).
4. Platte River Power Authority Intergovernmental Agreement for Demand Side
Management and Distributed Energy Resource Program Partnership.
5. Light and Power Purchase of Fiber Cable.
6. Appointing Duane Hudson as Town Treasurer/Town Clerk Pro Tem.
It was moved and seconded (Holcomb/Koenig) to approve the Consent Agenda
Items, and it passed unanimously.
2. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS (OUTSIDE ENTITIES):
1. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK UPDATE. Acting Superintendent
Bobowski and Public Information Officer Patterson provided an update on
activities in the Park. Vaughn Baker retired as the Superintendent of the Park
in October 2015. Darla Sidles has been named the new Superintendent
starting August 7, 2016. The Park completed its 100th year anniversary last
year and began celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Park system in 2016.
They provide updates on the snow removal, repairs to bridges and crossings in
the backcountry, Environmental Assessment for repairs and reroutes to flood
damaged trails including Lawn Lake/Ypsilon Lake, Alluvial Fan, Aspen Brook
and Twin Sisters, new fees as of October 2015 including a day use pass,
reminder of upcoming fee free days in the Park (August 25 — August 28 —
National Park Service Birthday, September 24 — National Public Lands Day
and November 11 — Veterans Day). On June 16, 2016, the Park would assist
participants of Ride the Rockies riding from Grand Lake through the Park to
Estes Park. The Park would continue the shuttle system along the Bear Lake
corridor. Park visitation increased significantly in 2015 with the Centennial
celebration and has increased by 28% since 2012, with the shoulder seasons
continuing to grow. With the increase in visitation there are real impacts such
as an increase in illegal wildfires, crime, road rage, dogs on trails, etc.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS. Items reviewed by Planning Commission or
staff for Town Board Final Action.
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1. CONSENT ITEMS:
A. MOUNTAIN MEADOW ANNEXATION CONTINUED TO JUNE 28, 2016.
It was moved and seconded (Norris/Holcomb) to continue the Mountain
Meadow Annexation to the June 28, 2016 Town Board meeting, and it
passed unanimously.
4. LIQUOR ITEMS:
1. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FROM ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHARMACY OF
ESTES PARK, INC., DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHARMACY TO BART'S
LIQUOR, LLC, DBA BART'S LIQUOR, 453 E. WONDERVIEW AVENUE #1,
RETAIL LIQUOR STORE LICENSE. Town Clerk Williamson presented the
application to convert the current Liquor Licensed Drugstore to a Retail Liquor
license as allowed in the liquor code. The pharmacy and the liquor store are
being separated by the owner. The pharmacy would be located a few doors
down from the retail liquor store to allow the retail store room to expand. All
required paperwork and fees were submitted and a temporary was issued on
April 22, 2016. TIPS training has been completed by the applicant under their
previous license. Greg Barton/applicant stated he received negative comments
from pharmacy patrons regarding the liquor sales in the pharmacy. The
division would allow him to expand both businesses. It was moved and
seconded (Koenig/Martchink) to approve the Transfer of Ownership from
Rocky Mountain Pharmacy of Estes Park, Inc., dba Rocky Mountain
Pharmacy to Bart's Liquor, LLC, dba Bart's Liquor, 453 E. Wonderview
Avenue #1, Retail Liquor Store License, and it passed unanimously.
2. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FROM DIANE L. RAMBEAU, DBA RAMBOS
LONGHORN LIQUOR TO RAMBOS LONGHORN LIQUOR, INC., DBA
RAMBOS LONGHORN LIQUOR, 1640 BIG THOMPSON AVENUE, RETAIL
LIQUOR STORE. Town Clerk Williamson presented the application to transfer
the current Retail Liquor license. All required paperwork and fees were
submitted and a temporary was issued on May 5, 2016. Matt
Rambeau/applicant has completed TIPS training previously as he has been
employed by the previous owner. It was moved and seconded
(Holcomb/Martchink) to approve the Transfer of Ownership from Diane L.
Rambeau, dba Rambos Longhorn Liquor to Rambos Longhorn Liquor,
Inc., dba Rambos Longhorn Liquor, 1640 Big Thompson Avenue, Retail
Liquor Store, and it passed unanimously.
3. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FROM DCALS, ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA
LONIGAN'S SALOON NIGHTCLUB & GRILL TO ESTES IRISH HUB, INC.,
DBA LONIGAN'S SALOON NIGHTCLUB & GRILL, 110 W. ELKHORN
AVENUE, TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE. Town Clerk Williamson presented the
application to transfer the current Tavern Liquor license. All required paperwork
and fees were submitted and a temporary was issued on May 21, 2016. TIPS
training has been completed previous by the owners; however, they have
scheduled a number of employees to attend the upcoming training in June. It
was moved and seconded (Koenig/Martchink) to approve the Transfer of
Ownership from Dcals, Enterprises, Inc., dba Lonigan's Saloon Nightclub
& Grill to Estes Irish Hub, Inc., dba Lonigan's Saloon Nightclub & Grill,
110 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Tavern Liquor License, and it passed unanimously.
5. ACTION ITEMS:
1. ORDINANCE #16-16 AMENDING SECTION 17.28 FLOODPLAIN
REGULATIONS. Mayor Jirsa opened the public hearing. Interim Director
Cumbo stated the Municipal Code currently designates the Chief Building
Official as the Town Floodplain Administrator. The duties of the Floodplain
Administrator have significantly grown since the 2013 flood, due primarily to
additional regulatory requirements related to floodplain development permits,
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recovery/mitigation efforts, and relationships with state and federal agencies
and community groups. The proposed Ordinance would provide flexibility to
the Town Administrator in designating which position would be the Floodplain
Administrator. Mayor Jirsa closed the public hearing. Attorney White read
Ordinance #16-16. It was moved and seconded (Norris/Holcomb) to approve
Ordinance #16-16, and it passed unanimously.
2. 2016 SHUTTLE SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MCDONALD TRANSIT
ASSOCIATES, INC. Shuttle Coordinator Wells presented the 2016 shuttle
services contract with McDonald Transit stating the contract would be a
continuation of the five-year contract between the Rocky Mountain National
Park and Rocky Mountain Transit Management. The company would continue
operating the buses, lease one vehicle from Davey Coach to be reimbursed by
the Town, and maintain and insure the Town's trolley. The hourly service rate
for 2016 would be $56.48, which includes routine maintenance, shuttle drivers,
insurance, and fuel costs up to $2.50 a gallon for the five full -service schedule
and additional services provided. It was moved and seconded
(Holcomb/Koenig) to approve the 2016 agreement with McDonald Transit
Associates Inc., to provide shuttle services for the Town of Estes Park, as
specified in the agreement, and it passed unanimously.
3. MURPHY'S RESORT/ESTES PARK RESORT WATER MAIN EXTENSION
AGREEMENT. Utilities Coordinator Rusch presented a request to add a water
main extension to serve future development by Murphy's Resort and the Estes
Park Resort and meet fire suppression standards. The extension would
provide a substantial increase in water capacity in the area. A Water Main
Agreement has been drafted by Attorney White, to be signed by both
developers outlining the full cost of installation would be paid by Murphy's
Lodge upfront. Upon acceptance by the Water division, the Town would
reimburse half the cost and place a 20-year contract on the capacity of the new
main. At the time when Estes Park Resort begins development, expected in
the next two to three years, they would repay the Town for the second half of
the main extension. Both parties would be required to pay for water tap fees
associated with the new development. The proposed main extension has been
estimated at $200,000 and was not budgeted for in 2016. It was moved and
seconded (Nelson/Holcomb) to approve the expenditures in an amount not
to exceed $200,000 for this proposed water main extension project, and it
passed unanimously.
4. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 26, 2016 ON PROPOSED RATE
CHANGES FOR LIGHT AND POWER CUSTOMERS. Director Bergsten
commented the department periodically conducts a rate study to determine the
cost of providing service and projected revenues to ensure continued high -
quality services are provided through timely upgrades to the distribution
system. The study also ensures equitable rates among customer classes. The
Colorado Revised Statutes requires a public hearing and notice be provided
between 30 to 60 days prior to the hearing. A review of the proposed rates
would be heard at the June 28, 2016 meeting and the rate hearing on July 26,
2016. It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Holcomb) to set the public
hearing for electric rate increases at the July 26, 2016 Town Board
meeting, and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Jirsa adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Todd Jirsa, Mayor
Williamson, Town Clerk