HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2015-09-22Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 22, 2015
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 22nd day of September, 2015.
Present:
Also Present:
William C. Pinkham, Mayor
Wendy Koenig, Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees John Ericson
Bob Holcomb
Ward Nelson
Ron Norris
John Phipps
Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator
Travis Machalek, Assistant Town Administrator
Greg White, Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: None
Mayor Pinkham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so,
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION — OCTOBER 2015 AS CONFLICT RESOLUTION MONTH.
Mayor Pinkham presented the proclamation to Commander Corey Pass and
Restorative Justice Coordinator Denise Lord.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS.
Trustee Ericson stated the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) met on September 16th
and elected Belle Morris as Vice Chair replacing Cory LaBianca. The TAB has one
board opening. RMNP attendance continues to be up in 2015 and may break a record.
The Community Development/Community Services Committee meeting would be held
on September 24th at 8:00 a.m.
Trustee Nelson commented the Larimer County Open Lands Advisory Board would
meet on September 24th. The Open Lands video promoting open space titled "Our
Open Space Story" won a first -place award from the National Association of
Telecommunications Officers and Advisors. Nick Molle's video "Living Dream, 100
Years of the National Park" would be aired on PBS in every major market, including
internationally, with an estimated 100 million viewers. The video would promote Estes
Park and the National Park.
Trustee Phipps stated the Estes Valley Planning Commission heard a presentation on
the basics of zoning from staff during the recent study session. During their regular
meeting Planner Kleisler provided an update on the vacation rental regulations under
review, including occupancy limits and neighborhood character. The Town Board and
County Commissioners would meet on November 9th to discuss vacation rentals.
Mayor Pro Tem Koenig congratulated Western Heritage on the Rooftop Rodeo's
nomination for best medium sized rodeo again in 2015. Nick Molle/President of Sister
Cities has been coordinating a visit with Monte Verde to renew the 10 year
Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and Monte Verde, Costa Rica.
Trustee Holcomb commented the Parks Advisory Board met and heard a presentation
on installing a laser light in the tunnel under Hwy 36. The Board would discuss the
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installation further with CDOT to ensure there are no concerns. The Parks Advisory
Board has two current openings.
Trustee Norris stated Visit Estes Park has finalized the 2016 Operating Plan to be
delivered to the Town Board and County Commissioners by September 30th. He
reminded the public the bears are still very active and have been entering garages and
cars.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
The Estes Park Housing Authority requested the Town refund the sales tax they are
required to pay for the Falcon Ridge project. The Town would refund the 4%; however,
the Town does not have the authority to refund the 1 % from the 1A sales tax.
Trustee Nelson had to step down as the Board representative on the Creative Arts
District Board; therefore, Mayor Pinkham would be the Board's representative.
July sales tax was up 9% and building permits up 35% for the first half of the year. The
Longs Peak Scottish -Irish Festival was well attended with no major issues.
Policy Governance 3.8 Update — Administrator Lancaster reported full compliance with
the exception of providing spousal health insurance as part of the compensation.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated September 8, 2015 and Town Board Study
Session Minutes dated September 8, 2015.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
A. Public Safety, Utilities, Public Works Committee, September 10, 2015.
1.EIm Road Environmental Improvement Plan — Stewart
Environmental Consultants Change Order 2 & 3 - $36,500.
2.Dry Gulch Road Improvements — Farnsworth Group Change Order
1 & 2 - $66,380.50.
4. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated August 19, 2015
(acknowledgement only).
5. Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated August 21, 2015 (acknowledgement
only).
6. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated August 18, 2015
(acknowledgement only).
It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Phipps) to approve the Consent Agenda
Items, and it passed unanimously.
2. REPORT AND DISCUSSION ITEMS (Outside Entities):
1. VISIT ESTES PARK UPDATE — WHERE ARE WE HEADED.
President & CEO Fogarty provided an overview of Visit Estes Park's (Local
Market District) efforts to market to the changing demographics of our guests,
including the tech savvy consumers in their 20s and 30s and the silent traveler.
The district using Big Data has new ways to collect data on travelers to help
market Estes Park. Staff continues to develop marketing efforts that
personalize the message to specific groups such as adventure travelers,
weddings, group travel, family travel, international travelers and wellness
tourism. The district continues to collaborate with the Town, the Economic
Development Council, and regional and state tourism efforts.
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3. ACTION ITEMS:
1. RESOLUTION #15-15 SUPPORTING BALLOT ISSUE 4C AND 4D FOR THE
ESTES VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER. Assistant Town Administrator
Machalek presented a resolution in support of the Estes Valley Recreation and
Park District ballot issues on the November 3, 2015 Coordinated Election to
build and operate a community center. It was moved and seconded
(Norris/Phipps) to approve Resolution #15-15, and it passed unanimously.
2. ORDINANCE #13-15 AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.010
COMMITTEES — ADDING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AS A STANDING
COMMITTEE. The ordinance would amend Section 2.08.010 of the Municipal
Code to add the Audit Committee as a standing committee with three trustees
appointed. Attorney White suggested the Audit Committee should have two
Board members appointed by the Mayor after the Municipal Election and the
Mayor to serve as the third member of the Committee. Attorney White read the
ordinance. It was moved and seconded (Ericson/Koenig) to approve
Ordinance #13-15 with the amendments recommended by Attorney White,
and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Pinkham adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
William C. Pinkham, Mayor
ie Williamson, Town Clerk