HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2015-03-10Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 10, 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 10th day of March 2015.
Present:
Also Present:
William C. Pinkham, Mayor
Wendy Koenig, Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees John Ericson
Bob Holcomb
Ward Nelson
Ron Norris
John Phipps
Steve McFarland, Finance Officer
Greg White, Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator
Mayor Pinkham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so,
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION: Mayor Pinkham presented the Newcomers Club with a
Proclamation honoring their 50th anniversary.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Tony Schetzsle/Town citizen stated a group of citizens conducted a survey of the Scott
pond to determine an estimated volume of water. The information was provided to
Public Works. Two dozen letters of support would be submitted for the grant application
being prepared by Community Development for flood recovery efforts that include the
Scott pond area.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee Norris stated the Visit Estes Park Board would discuss Destination Product
Marketing at their next meeting.
Trustee Holcomb commented the next Parks Advisory Board would meet on March 20,
2015 to review the Arts in Public Places policy. He thanked the snowplow drivers who
make sure the citizens of the Town are able to drive safely.
Trustee Nelson stated the Open Lands Advisory Board adopted the Open Lands
Master Plan, final review of the Meiniger Trail easement acquisition, and final review of
the grant access easement acquisition for Lions Park Open Space. The Board
continues to work on purchase additional properties and develop a program to increase
the management of the lands owned by Larimer County Open Lands.
Trustee Ericson encouraged the Board to review the Community Services annual report
presented at the last Community Development/Community Services Committee. The
Transportation Advisory Board would meet March 18, 2015 at noon in Room 202/203.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
January sales tax was up 13.2% over 2014 without the new 1 % sales tax.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated February 24, 2015 and Town Board Study
Session Minutes dated February 24, 2015.
Board ofTrustees — March 1V.3V15—Page 2
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
o. Community Development/Community Services Committee. February 26,
2015.
1. Wine Festival, Relay for Life Walk, and Duck Festival inBond Park.
4. Estes Valley Board of Adjustment Minutes dated February 3' 2015
(acknowledgement only).
5. Resolution #O845-Setting the public hearing date ofMarch 24,2O15.for a
new Tavern Liquor License for The Barrel, LLC.112'120E.Elkhorn Avenue,
Estes Park, CO 80517.
8. Estes Valley Board ofAppeals Bylaws.
It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Nelson) to approve the Consent Agenda, and it
passed unanimously.
2. REPORT AND DISCUSSION ITEMS (Outside Entities)
1. LARIK8ER COUNTY LONG TERM RECOVERY GROUP. Chris Moody and
Laura Levy provided an update onthe recovery effortin the county and the
Estes valley. They expressed alot has been accomplished; however, there are
many individuals aUU in need of assistance. The offices in Estes Park and
Loveland provide assistance through case managomeni, volunteer labor and
unmet financial needs. Over 70 projects would be completed in 2015. The
group has raised over $1 million in funds between partnering agencies and
grant funds. CDBG-DRfunds are available for individual assistance programs
through the Loveland Housing Authority. Volunteer assistance has amounted
to 3100 volunteers since the flood to complete projects. The group held a
recovery expo in 2014to help individuals understand the resources available
and toprovide answers toflood recovery questions. AVoluntary Organizations
Active in Disaster group onnUnuoa to be formed to be prepared in the event of
another disaster. This fall o*veno| grants would be expended, leaving m
number ufindividuals without ajob; thonakove, the group has been discussing
how hmkeep key roles inplace once the grants end. The recovery effort stands
at oppnmximnte|y5O% to dab* with uver348 substantially damaged structures
and 43 homes lost. A number of the structures are owned by second
homeowners that are not covered by most programs. They estimate 80%
recovery would be reached in five years. Mayor Pinkhnm thanked everyone
involved with the recovery efforts.
3. LIQUOR ITEMS:
1. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP — FROM EVEREST KITCHEN, LLC 0BA
FAMOUS EASTS|0E GROCERIES, TO SHAMBALA. INC., DBA FAMOUS
EASTS|DEGROCERIES, 381S.ST.VRAIN AVENUE, 3.2%OFF PREMISES
LIQUOR LICENSE. Town Clerk Williamson presented the application to
transfer the current 3.2% Beer Off Premise liquor license. All required
paperwork and fees were submitted and a temporary was issued on January
20. 2015. It was moved and seconded (Holcomb/Ericson) toapprove the
transfer from Everest Kitchen, LLC dbm Famous EmstsXdm GnuuwMms. to
Shomnba|e, Inc. dba Famous Eaatside Groceries, 381 S. St. VrainAvenue,
3'2% Beer Off Premise Liquor License, and itpassed unanimously.
2. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP — FROM TWO DOLPHINS, INC., DBA
GRUBSTEAK RESTA0RANT, TO VISTA AZGL, INC., D0AGRWBSTEAK
Board of Trustees — March 10, 2015 — Page 3
LIQUOR LICENSE. Town Clerk Williamson presented the application to
transfer the current Hotel & Restaurant license. All required paperwork and
fees were submitted and a temporary was issued on February 3, 2015. The
new owner Matt Garcia stated he and three key employees have completed
TIPS training. It was moved and second (Holcomb/Ericson) to approve the
transfer from Two Dolphins, Inc., dba Grubsteak Restaurant, to Vista
Azul, Inc., dba Grubsteak Restaurant, 134 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Hotel and
Restaurant Liquor License, and it passed unanimously.
4. ACTION ITEMS:
1. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS. Board members
Kimberly Campbell, Cory LaBianca and Gregg Rounds terms expire on March
31, 2015. Administrative Services advertised for the positions on the Board and
received three applications from the incumbents. Staff reviewed the status of
the applications with the Board at the Town Board Study Session on February
24, 2015 and the Board recommended foregoing interviews for the positions. It
was moved and seconded (Ericson/Phipps) to approve the reappointment
of Kimberly Campbell, Cory LaBianca and Gregg Rounds to the
Transportation Advisory Board each for a three year term expiring on
March 31, 2018, and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Pinkham adjourned the me int 7
/
William C. Pinkham, Mayor
Janie Williamson, Town Clerk