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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2015-02-24Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 24, 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 24th day of February 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 Barbara Jo Limmiatis, Recording Secretary Absent: Town Administrator Lancaster Mayor Pinkham called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. and all desiring to do so, recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION. Mayor Pinkham presented a proclamation for the 100th Anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Vaughn Baker, RMNP Superintendent, presented the Mayor with a commemorative 100th Anniversary poster signed by the artist on behalf of the Park. UNITED WAY PLAQUE PRESENTATION. Mayor Pro Tem Koenig presented the Mayor with the Spirit of Giving Award from United Way. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Ed Hayek, Town resident, spoke on behalf of the Stanley Views Homeowners Association in regards to the Stanley/Wellness Center Amended Special Review. He asked the Board to consider the impacts of the requested height variance on the adjoining neighborhood and take time to visit the project site. Johanna Darden, Town resident, described the false statements made by Larry Rogstad in the Town Board Study Session packet from February 24, 2015 in regards to a bear being at the Knoll Willows during the summer of 2014. TRUSTEE COMMENTS. Trustee Ericson stated the Transportation Advisory Board meeting was postponed and would be held Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Town Hall and the Community Development/Community Services Committee meeting would be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 in the Board Room. He discussed infrastructure as one of the seven key outcome areas of the Strategic Plan and addressed goals related to parking, pursuing grants and open space funding for trails master plan and upgrading the Glacier Creek water treatment plant. Trustee Phipps discussed the items of the February 18, 2015 Planning Commission meeting including Backbone Adventure Rentals, Marys Lake subdivision development agreement, the location of a 100 foot telecommunications tower on Prospect Mountain, and tentative upcoming agenda items. Mayor Pro Tem Koenig stated Western Heritage has a new interim president, Ben Vigil, and Sister Cities is finalizing the June Science Exchange for three Estes Park students. Board of Trustees — February 24, 2015 — Page 2 Trustee Holcomb discussed the presentation by Lloyd Wright on the Community Garden which was given to the Parks Advisory Board, the Art in Public Places policy, and the Arbor Day Celebration to be held on May 15, 2015 at the elementary school. Trustee Norris stated Visit Estes Park would be reaching out to vacation home operators to discuss issues related to code changes and would hold a day long retreat on March 17, 2015 to discuss destination product development. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT. Finance Officer McFarland reported the auditors are completing the field work for 2014 financial statements. 1. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Town Board Minutes dated February 10, 2015 and Town Board Study Session Minutes dated February 10, 2015. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee, February 12, 2015. 1. 2015 Ford Utility Interceptors (two PD vehicles @ $30,697 each), Spradley Barr of Greeley, $61,394 - Budgeted. 2. 2015 Pothole Patch Truck, MacDonald Equipment Co., - $205,450 - Budgeted. 3. Adam's Tree Service — Contract amendment for additional crew, no impact to 2015 budget. 4. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated January 21, 2015 (acknowledgement only). 5. Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated January 15, 2015 (acknowledgement only). 6. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated January 6, 2015 (acknowledgement only). It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Phipps) to accept the Consent Agenda, and it passed unanimously. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: 1. CONSENT ITEMS: A. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH LARIMER COUNTY. B. AMENDMENT TO THE ESTES VALLEY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BYLAWS. It was moved and seconded (Norris/Koenig) to approve the Consent Items for the Planning Commission, and it passed unanimously. 2. ACTION ITEMS: A. ORDINANCE #01-15 — AMENDING THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES — BOARD OF APPEALS. Planner Shirk discussed the proposed changes to the 2009 International Building Codes regarding the Board of Appeals membership to eliminate alternate members required by the code and the decrease the number of members needed to make a quorum. Board of Trustees — February 24, 2015 — Page 3 It was moved and seconded (Norris/Koenig) to approve Ordinance #01-15, and it passed unanimously. i. APPROVAL OF THE ESTES PARK BOARD OF APPEALS BYLAWS. As there was no discussion or motion made the item would be considered at the March 10, 215 Town Board meeting. B. AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. Planner Shirk provided a brief history on Lot 7, Marys Lake Subdivision and the Planning Commission's findings. The 2005 development agreement specified that Lot 7 cannot be developed as a single-family lot unless the Plat and Development Agreements are amended. Lot 7 was intended to be placed under a conservation easement, but was not accepted by the land trust. The property has since been in a state of limbo as it is not approved for development, yet the Town cannot prohibit development because it would be a taking of property rights. Frank Theis, consultant representing the property owner, added the property was left to the estate of James Tawney whose heir wishes to dispose of it. Attempts are being made to make Lot 7 buildable with restrictions through a development agreement. Matthew Gordon, attorney for the Promontory Kiowa Ridge Condominium Owners Association, explained the opposition to the proposed amendment to the 2005 development agreement. The agreement states that Lot 7 cannot be developed as a single family lot unless the plat and development agreement are amended. The agreement runs with the land and requires all parties, Lot 7 and Lot 6 owners and the Town of Estes Park to agree to change the agreement. The Promontory Association is the successor owner of Lot 6 and has no interest in amending the agreement. No lawful action can be taken by the Board without the successors' signatures. Attorney White recommended the Board continue the matter until the March 24, 2015 Town Board meeting to allow time to review the situation and take this information into consideration. It was moved and seconded (Nelson/Norris) to table the amended development agreement to the March 24, 2015 Town Board meeting, and it passed unanimously. C. SPECIAL REVIEW 2014-15. Planner Kleisler presented a summary of the Special Review 2014-05 for Backbone Adventure Rentals. The applicant proposed to relocate the current scooter and jeep rental business to a new location at 1851 North Lake Avenue and add motorcycle rentals to the operation. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Special Review subject to several conditions as outlined in the staff report. Owner Andy Hitch stated it was his intention to abandon the current business location at 1360 Big Thompson Avenue once the special review was approved and improvements have been made at the new location. It was moved and seconded (Norris/Holcomb) to approve the Special Review 2014-05, and it passed unanimously. 3. ACTION ITEMS: 1. ESTES VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT. Finance Officer McFarland provided a brief overview of the interview process and stated Sharry White was recommended to fill the vacant position on the Planning Commission. It was moved and seconded (Ericson//Phipps) to Board of Trustees — February 24, 2015 — Page 4 appoint Sharry White to the Estes Valley Planning Commission to a term beginning immediately and expiring on December 31, 2016, and it passed unanimously. 2. ESTES VALLEY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENTS. Finance Officer McFarland provided a brief overview of the interview process and stated Jeff Moreau and Wayne Newsom were recommended to be reappointed. It was moved and seconded (Norris/ Holcomb) to appoint Jeff Moreau and Wayne Newsom to the Estes Valley Board of Adjustment to three year terms beginning March 1, 2015 and expiring on February 28, 2018, and it passed unanimously. 4. REPORT AND DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. 2014 YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT. Finance Officer McFarland presented the draft financial report through December 2014. The 2014 budget included all capital and flood repair projects as well as grant and reimbursement revenues to provide an easy reference for the total financial scope of a project. Very few of the projects were completed in 2014, which resulted in several funds being overstated in both revenues and expenditures. Funds would need to be restated through budget amendments and brought forward in March of 2015. Extracting flood reimbursements and expenditures from regular activity within the financial statements is difficult, but staff reported the Town came in under budget in all Funds except for the Medical Insurance Fund. All funds are solvent and have healthy fund balances. The General Fund would continue to be monitored closely with an approximate fund balance of 19%. 2014 was a strong year for sales tax collection with the Town being 14.5% ahead of 2013 and 7% ahead of the 2014 budget. All-time highs for sales tax collection were also reported throughout the CAST communities. Staff would continue to submit applications for grants and reimbursements to offset flood expenses. 2. CDBG-DR ROUND 1 & 2 INFRASTRUCTURE AND FEMA HMGP APPLICATIONS. Director Chilcott provided an update on the status of the three grant applications for downtown flood mitigation. Staff continues to operate with the post-2013 flood objectives of reducing the number of properties in revised special flood hazard areas and increasing the Town's resiliency to future flood events. The Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Round 2 Infrastructure Grant application for the Moraine Avenue bridge replacement was submitted February 13, 2015. The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) revised application is due March 17, 2015 for channel widening and retaining wall work on the Big Thompson River near Picadilly Square. The CDBG-DR Round 1 Infrastructure Grant awarded $1.25 million as a match for the HMGP application. The Town did not receive funding for the HMGP application, therefore, staff has identified four projects for the funds which may be used by March 2016. These projects include the Fish Hatchery area above the Hydroplant, the Fish Hatchery property below the Hydroplant which includes Town housing', the Scott Ponds area, and minor localized culvert improvements downtown. Staff is examining which department has the capacity to complete these projects within a year and would keep the Board informed of all flood mitigation efforts. Whereupon Mayor Pinkham adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m. iarn C. Pinkham, Mayor ch op (0),, 4m27/00/7,-, Barbara Jo Lim 'atis, ecording Secretary