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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2024-08-27Town ofEstes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 27, 2024 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 27th day of August, 2024. Present: Gary Hall, Mayor Marie Cenac, Mayor Pro Tem Trustees Bill Brown Kirby Hazelton Mark Igel Frank Lancaster Cindy Younglund Also Present: Travis Machalek, Town Administrator Jason Damweber, Deputy Town Administrator Dan Kramer, Town Attorney Rachel Richards, Recording Secretary Absent: None Mayor Hall called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so recited the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA APPROVAL. It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Younglund) to approve the Agenda, and it passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS. John Meissner/Town resident spoke regarding an upcoming Discovery Channel filming opportunity in Estes Park and suggested a resource outlining filming procedures to attract similar projects. John Guffey/Town resident spoke regarding loud vehicles in town over the weekend and encouraged increased enforcement for vehicle noise. TRUSTEE COMMENTS. Board comments were heard and have been summarized: the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) continues to work on projects at the request of the Board; the August Trustee Talk topics included the purchases of Fall River Village and the property that houses Mountaintop Childcare; request for an economic update from Estes Park Health at a future meeting; discussion at Colorado Association of Ski Towns recent meeting in Durango included cultural acceptance training for businesses, hotel conversion to provide affordable housing, workforce transportation, and mental health partnership with law enforcement; EVICS Family Resource Center's Annual Gala would be held September 14, 2024; Restorative Justice Community Conversation discussed cell phones in schools; Visit Estes Park met to appoint an Interim Director and would hold a Community Roundtable conversation on September 17, 2024; and newly assembled QUO Ecology Committee would promote local ecological awareness. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT. Town Administrator Machalek reported that an emergency purchase regarding a water main break on Highway 34 was not made and that replacement options would be incorporated into a future Capital Improvement Plan. He stated the Town Administrator's Office had temporarily relocated to the upstairs meeting rooms while drainage issues beneath the office were mitigated and encouraged making an appointment to meet with staff in the meantime. Board of Trustees - August 27,2024 - Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Bills. 2. Town Board and Study Session Minutes dated August 13, 2024. 3. Estes Park Planning Commission and Study Session Minutes dated July 16, 2024 (acknowledgment only). 4. Appointments to the Estes Valley Public Library District Board of Julie Abel completing Anne Dewey's term expiring December 31, 2025 and J'Ann Wrightfor a four year term beginning January 1, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2028. It was moved and seconded (Brown/Hazelton) to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Consent Agenda Item 4, and it passed unanimously. Consent Agenda Item #4: Appointments to the Estes Valley Public Library District Board of Julie Abel completing Anne Dewev's term expiring December 31, 2025 and J'Ann Wriciht for a four year term beciinnincj January 1, 2025 and expirina December 31, 2028. Trustee Brown questioned if the current appointment process for the Library board, a separate governmental entity, should be reviewed. Trustee Igel stated the Library board manages tax revenues, therefore, the Town Board should review and appointment the board members. It was moved and seconded (Younglund/Cenac) to approve Consent Agenda Item 4, and it passed with Trustee Hazelton abstaining as an employee of the Estes Valley Public Library. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS: (Outside Entities). 1. SISTER^ CITIES ASSOCIATION UPDATE. Estes Park Sister Cities Association Board Vice President Thomas provided an update on the 2024 Community Impact Funding received which supported a trip to Monteverde, Costa Rica in July 2024. The trip provided delegates with various opportunities to re-establish a relationship with Monteverde residents and culminated with the signing of a letter of intent to formally establish a Sister Cities relationship. A Monteverde delegation intends to visit Estes Park in October, and the Sister Cities Association would hold their annual meeting on October 2, 2024. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Items reviewed by Planning Commission or staff for Town Board Final Action. 1. ACTION ITEMS: A. RESOLUTION 72-24 242 VIRGINIA DRIVE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT, CD INVESTMENTS, LLC. OWNER/APPLICANT. Mayor Hall opened the public hearing. Planner Hornbeck presented the request to subdivide 242 Virginia Drive into six residential townhome lots in the RM (Multifamily Residential) zoning district. The proposed subdivision has met all review criteria including alignment with the Estes Forward Comprehensive Plan, lot size, open space, grading, geologic and wildfire hazards, stormwater, and landscaping. Comments regarding fire protection and utilites were to be addressed by the applicant. A neighborhood meeting held in November 2023 produced one statement of support and inquiries regarding density, building height, and drainage. Charles Bailey/applicant presented an overview of the proposed land use and stated that drainage currently routed to the north would be redirected to the south end of the property in addition to curb and gutter installation to accommodate excess flow from the detention pond. A sidewalk located east ofegress totaling 90 feet would be installed to improve access to downtown.Town residents Lisa Voelker, Dan Timbrell, and William Noll spoke in opposition of the subdivision, citing concern for the proposed drainage plan; neighboring multi-story homes being built against hills to reduce perceived height; loss of natural light leading to increased heating costs; general detriment to neighborhood; and concern for wildlife. Town residents John Guffey and John Meissner questioned the future maintenance of a wildlife corridor and whether soil sample testing had been completed. Applicant Bailey Board of Trustees - August 27,2024 - Page 3 restated the proposed plans met Estes Park Development Code height, drainage, and wildlife accomodation requirements and that two of the three buildings would be built into an existing slope. Board discussion ensued and has been summarized: questioned density of neighboring Willowstone Court development; requested confirmation that only the subdivision of the property was under consideration; and requested to replace Juniper trees with a less flammable plant. Planner Hornbeck stated Willowstone Court density was nearly identical to the proposed project density; no zoning changes to the property have occurred since the applicant purchased the property in 2016, and clarified the final development plan will be reveiwed separately. Mayor Hall closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded (Younglund/Cenac) to approve Resolution 72-24, and it passed with Mayor Hall voting "No". ACTION ITEMS: 1. RESOLUTION 73-24 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS #5 TO THE 2024 BUDGET. Interim Finance Director Hudson provided an overview of the schedule of budgeted appropriation changes. The fifth amendment to the 2024 budget included increases to the General Fund, Community Reinvestment Fund, Power and Communication Fund, Water Fund, Fleet Maintenance Fund, and Workforce Housing Linkage Impact Fee balance. Discussion ensued regarding $1,250,000 toward redevelopment of 179 Stanley Circle Drive and $4,500,000 toward the Spruce Knob / Carriage Hill water line replacement project. Clarification was requested on budgetary procedures related to appropriating funds from capital improvement projects. There being no further comments, it was moved and seconded (Hazelton/Younglund) to approve Resolution 73-24, and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Hall adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m. Gary HallMVIayoi^ Rachel Richards, Recording Secretary