HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2024-03-12Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 12, 2024
Minutes ofeRegular meeting ofthe Board of Trustees of the Town ofEstes
Park, L@hnnerCOuntv. Colorado. Meeting held inthe Town Hall in said Town of
Estes Park on the 12 th day of March, 2024.
Also Present:
Wendy Koenig, K8ayor
Marie Cenac,Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees Kirby HazcKon
Barbara MacA|pine
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CindyYoung|und
Travis K8aohm|ek, Town Administrator
Jason Oamvvaber,Deputy Town Administrator
Dan P{rarnar, Town Attorney
Kimberly Disney, Recording Secretary
Absent: Trustee Frank Lancaster
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at7:U0 p.m, and all desiring <odoso, recited
the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Hazelton) to approve the Agenda, and it passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
None.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Board comments were heard and have been summarized: The Rocky Mountain National
Park Research Conference was held with presentations on plants and animals affected
bythe 2O2Owildfires. The Colorado Association ofSki Towns Legislative Meeting was
held with a presentation from Governor Po|is on reusing coal trains for tourist
transportation, houoing, inflation, and D|Atneffiu. Visit Estes Park met and discussed
plans for Frozen Oood Guy Days. The Economic Development and Workforce Council
(formerly the Economic Development Corporation) met and formed working groups on
the BASE pmgnam, and hospitality. Restorative Justice in cooperation with the ParkR'
School District and the Estes Valley Library District would be hosting a Living Room
Conversation onyouth mental health. Platte River Power Authority met and nyviovvod
2023 projects and preparations for renewable energy deadlines. Regional Air Quality
Committee met and we have learned Estes Park would not receive the same amount of
funding due tothe Town'alimited ozone impact.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Town AdministnatorMachalek recognized Management Analyst Suzannu Simpson and
Housing and Childcare Manager Carlie Bangs who were recognized as 2024 Women of
Impact byEstes Chamber ofCommerce.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Bills.
2. Town Board Meeting and Town Board Study Session Minutes dated Februory27.
2024.
3. Estes Park Board of Adjustment Minutes dated November 7, 2023
(acknowledgment only).
4. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated January 17.2024 (acknowledgment
only).
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5. Rosolu+ion 16 21 Contract n-with-Golo-riaany-fGr-2424
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Striping & Pavement Markings $111,100 Budgeted.
6. Resolution 17-24 Establishing 2024 Seasonal Paid Parking and Parking Permit
Fees and Proposed Revisions to Policy 842 - Parking Permits.
It was moved and seconded (Cenac/MacAlpine) to approve the Consent Agenda with
the removal of Item #6, and it passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda Item #6 Resolution 17-24 Establishing 2024 Seasonal Paid Parking
and Parking Permit Fees and Proposed Revisions to Policy 842 - Parking Permits.
Mayor Pro Tem Cenac stated public comment has been received requesting paid parking
be postponed for 2024 due to the Downtown Estes Loop construction. Depending on
whether the Board would like further discussion, staff requested Resolution 17-24 be
continued to March 26, 2024. The Board discussed implications if the rates were not
approved prior to March 15 of each year as outlined in Ordinance 14-23, previous
discussions of paid parking, and impacts of a one-year moratorium. It was moved and
seconded (Martchink/Younglund) to approve Resolution 17-24, and it passed with
Mayor Pro Tem Cenac voting "No".
REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS: (Outside Entities).
1. BASE FUNDING/ANNUAL FUNDING REPORT FOR ESTES VALLEY
WATERSHED COALITION. Estes Valley Watershed Coalition Treasurer James
provided a report on the base and annual funding or the coalition. She highlighted
the coverage area of the coalition, their comprehensive plan, future disaster
recovery support, 2023 results and funding, 2024 expected expenses and project
summary, project processes, and collaboration with other entities. The Board
discussed collaborations with the Big Thompson Watershed Coalition, and the
inclusion of forest and wildlife efforts into the watershed efforts.
2. ESTES PARK VOTER SERVICE AND POLLING CENTER (VSPC) HOURS OF
OPERATION. Larimer County Clerk and Recorder Harris provided information
regarding the reduced hours of operation of the Estes Park VSPC highlighting
reasoning for the hour reductions, data supporting the decision, and statutory
requirements. She cited utilization of the center, public comments, the operation
reduction to two -days and subsequent increase to four -days, resource challenges,
election judge staffing, registered voters in Larimer County and within the Estes
Valley Area, and previous election votes cast. Clerk and Recorder Harris stated
the Estes Park VSPC would remain a four -day site for the June 2024 Primary
Election but shift to an eight -day site for the November 2024 General Election. The
Board discussed the compromise of an eight -day site for the General Election,
review of previous and future election data, and community needs.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. RESOLUTION 18-24 URGING THE LARIMER COUNTY CLERK AND
RECORDER TO RESTORE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE ESTES PARK
VOTER SERVICE AND POLLING CENTER (VSPC). Town Attorney Kramer
presented Resolution 18-24 which would make a formal statement regarding the
reductions in operating hours of the EVPC located at the Estes Valley Community
Center. The Board discussed whether the resolution was needed given the
Counties adjustment to hours of operation for 2024 elections. It was moved and
seconded (Cenac/Younglund) to postpone Resolution 18-24 indefinitely, and
it passed unanimously.
2. 6E FUNDING EXPENDITURE TO THE 2024 CHILDCARE WORKFORCE
SUBSIDY. Manager Bangs presented the 6E Funding Expenditure for the 2024
Childcare Workforce Subsidy. She provided background on the subsidy and 2023
subsidy recipients and use. She highlighted the 2024 Workforce Housing and
Childcare Funding Plan, eligibility and recipient requirements, application
deadlines, the Colorado Shines program and rating system, increase of living wage
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in Larimer County to $24.52 per hour, expected expenditures, and inclusion of the
infant toddler childcare bonus. The Board discussed application deadline impacts
on Colorado Shines rating, impacts on providers, whether the livable wage
increase will affect eligibility requirements and funding allocations, the fund
distribution timeline, and the projected 2024 budget expenditures. It was moved
and seconded (Hazelton/Cenac) to approve 6E Funding Expenditure for the
2024 Childcare Workforce Subsidy, and it passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 19-24 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH LARIMER COUNTY TO
RECEIVE ARPA FUNDS FOR THE FISH HATCHERY WORKFORCE HOUSING
PROJECT. Manager Bangs presented Resolution 19-24 to consider a grant
agreement with Larimer County to secure ARPA funding to assist with construction
costs of the Fish Hatchery Workforce Housing project. She provided details on
Phase One of the project which would include public outreach, predevelopment,
assessments and reports on various topics such as traffic and market needs, and
the projects values and objectives. The Board discussed the Estes Park Housing
Authority role in the project, funding transfer, previous efforts on the project and
how that would benefit the project currently and, in the future, inclusion of the 30
Area Median Income as a baseline of housing needs, and public outreach.
Kent Smith/Town citizen appreciated the efforts and the work which has and would
be done on the project.
It was moved and seconded (Younglund/MacAlpine) to approve Resolution 19-
23. No vote was cast as the substitute motion passed.
A substitute motion was moved and seconded (Hazelton/MacAlpine) to approve
Resolution 19-24, and it passed unanimously.
3. ORDINANCE 04-24 DENOUNCING RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS BASED ON
RACE OR RELIGION. Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing and Town
Attorney Kramer presented Ordinance 04-24 which would denounce restrictive
covenants based on race or religion. He highlighted previous discussions on
restrictive covenants, the ability of property owners to take their own positions
against such covenants by recording the ordinance with the County Clerk and
Recorder alongside their property records, the legal impact and purpose of the
ordinance, and outreach to neighborhoods under restrictive covenants. Mayor
Koenig closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded
(Hazelton/Younglund) to approve Ordinance 04-24, and it passed unanimously.
4, RESOLUTION 20-24 SUPPORTING BALLOT ISSUE 1A.
Town Administrator Machalek stated the Town has a ballot issue on the April 2,
2024 Ballot regarding the renewal of the Town's existing 1% sales tax. He
highlighted the expiration of the current sales tax approved by voters in 2014, the
proposed 1% renewal package would expire June 20234 and allows for funding
for street maintenance, stormwater infrastructure, trail expansion/reconstruction,
wildfire mitigation, and powerline wildfire mitigation. The Board discussed previous
review of the ballot issue and funding allocation presented in the package. It was
moved and seconded (Cenac/Hazelton) to approve Resolution 20-24, and it
passed unanimously.
5. FINAL 2023 STRATEGIC PLAN PROGRESS REPORT AND AMENDED 2024
STRATEGIC PLAN. Town Administrator Machalek provided the final 2024
Strategic Plan progress report and presented amendments to the 2024 Strategic
Plan to include any incomplete objectives. The 2023 Strategic Plan included 59
objectives, 39 of which were completed, 2 ongoing objectives, and 18 incomplete.
Work continues on 12 of the incomplete objectives which would be carried over to
2024. Staff recommended 7 incomplete objectives that would not be carried over
due to implementation of new software, modified objectives for 2024, or other
implementation issues. The Board discussed the average number of objectives
which either get carried over or dropped, and unforeseen circumstances which
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impact objectives. It was moved and seconded (Hazelton/MacAlpine) to approve
the amended 2024 Strategic Plan as presented, and it passed unanimously.
REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. WORKFORCE HOUSING RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) Executive Director Moulton began the
presentation by highlighting the importance of housing and defining workforce.
EPHA Manager Mabry presented the draft Workforce Housing Rental Assistance
program. They emphasized the program objectives, eligibility, funding impacts,
partnering with Crossroads Ministry for application processing and fund
disbursement, disbursement amounts, and data collection and review following the
first year of the program. The Board discussed eligibility requirements, advertising
the program, community outreach including in Spanish and Ukrainian, evaluation
of the pilot program, increasing the EPHA branding and communication program
to increase outreach of existing and upcoming programs, the 2024 Workforce
Housing Childcare Funding Plan, and program reporting.
Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
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Wendy Koer,}fg,�ii'ayor
Kimberly Disney -,-Recording Secretary