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agenda was prepared.
The Mission of the Town of Estes Park is to provide high‐quality, reliable
services for the benefit of our citizens, guests, and employees, while
being good stewards of public resources and our natural setting.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
(Any person desiring to participate, please join the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance).
PROCLAMATION. Giving Tuesday/Colorado Gives Day.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Please state your name and address).
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1. Town Board Minutes dated November 11, 2014 and Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated November 11, 2014.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
A. Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works, November 13, 2014:
1. Intergovernmental Agreement with Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) and
PRPA Municipal Members for Mutual Aid for Power Operations.
4. Transportation Advisory Committee dated October 15, 2014 (acknowledgement
only).
5. Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated October 16, 2014 (acknowledgement only)
6. Estes Valley Planning Commission dated October 21, 2014 (acknowledgement
only).
2. LIQUOR ITEMS
1. STIPULATION AGREEMENT - EVEREST KITCHEN LLC., DBA FAMOUS
EASTSIDE GROCERIES, 381 S. ST. VRAIN AVENUE, 3.2% BEER OFF
PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSE. Town Clerk Williamson.
Prepared 11/17/14
*Revised 11/21/14
** Revised 11/24/14
NOTE: The Town Board reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the
agenda was prepared.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS. Items reviewed by Planning Commission or staff for
Town Board Final Action.
1. CONSENT ITEM:
1. CONDOMINIUM MAP, Supplemental Condominium Map #7, Stone Bridge
Estates Condominiums, 1125 Fish Creek road, Kingswood Homes/Owner.
Planner Kleisler.
2. ACTION ITEMS:
1. AMENDED PLAT, Lot 4, Good Samaritan Subdivision (Falcon Ridge), TBD
Red Tail Hawk Drive, Estes Park Housing Authority/Owner. Planner Kleisler.
2. FEE WAIVER, Waiver of fees for Amended Plat of Lot 4, Good Samaritan
Subdivision (Falcon Ridge), Estes Park Housing Authority/Owner. Planner
Kleisler.
4. REPORT AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY UPDATE. Director Rita Kurelja.
2. ESTES PARK TRANSIT HUB PARKING STRUCTURE. Director Muhonen.
5. ACTION ITEMS:
1. LOCAL MARKETING DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS. Town Clerk Williamson.
2. 2015 STRATEGIC PLAN. Administrator Lancaster.
3. PUBLIC HEARING – 2015 BUDGET – ADOPTION. Finance Officer McFarland.
A. Highway User’s Trust Fund.
B. Resolution #29-14 - Setting the Mill Levy.
C. Resolution #30-14 - Adopting the 2015 Budget.
D. Resolution #31-14 - Appropriating Sums of Money.
4. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR RETAINING WALL REPLACEMENT AT 215
VIRGINIA DRIVE. Engineer Ash.
5. RESOLUTION #32-14 EXTENDING WAIVER OF UTILITY MONTHLY
BASE/MINIMUM CHARGES FOR 2013 FLOOD VICTIMS WITH HOMES AND
BUSINESSES RENDERED UNINHABITABLE. Director Bergsten.
6. ROOFTOP RODEO STOCK CONTRACT. Director Winslow.
7. RESOLUTION #33-14 SETTING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO ALLOW THE TOWN
THE RIGHT TO PROVIDE ADVANCED, TELECOMMUNICATION, AND CABLE
TV SERVICES. (This item would allow the Town to provide high speed internet.)
Attorney White and Town Clerk Williamson.
8. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HOUSING COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENT. Administrator Lancaster.
6. ADJOURN.
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, November 11, 2014
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 11th day of November, 2014.
Present: William C. Pinkham, Mayor
Wendy Koenig, Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees John Ericson
Bob Holcomb
Ward Nelson
Ron Norris
John Phipps
Also Present: Frank Lancaster, 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Stan Black/EPIC Board member provided the Board with an update on the activities of
the EPIC Board since the 2013 flood, including the hiring of a campaign counsel,
developed a new capital campaign, established an office on Graves Avenue, relaunch
of the quiet phase of the campaign, hired a part time administrator, expanding
marketing efforts, advertising, economic development, and fulfilling contractual
deadlines (Seeley land donation, Town land option agreement, and Town commitment
not to disperse the FOSH funds expiring the first quarter of 2017). The expanded Board
has committed $1.235 million, over $3 million in property and contingencies are in
place, $2 million in cash and pledges and four major naming rights sold. The Seeley
property may be improved by a separate company for a beer garden or EPIC may
improve the lot and rent it out to nonprofits to raise funds.
Brianna Furnish/Town citizen stated a large bull elk was shot at Sombrero Ranch
across from her home on Dry Gulch. The homeowners in the area are concerned with
the illegal hunting activities taking place on the ranch and urged the Town, County and
Department of Wildlife officials to take action to ensure something tragic does not
happen on the property.
Radoslaw Kokoszka/Town citizen showed photos which demonstrated the hunters were
shooting toward the road and the homes directly across.
Kris Hazelton/Town citizen commented she and her husband witnessed a cow elk being
shot from Dry Gulch on Sombrero Ranch. She requested hunting on the property be
done in an area away from the roadway where she does not have to witness the
hunting. She would like a task force formed to address the issue.
Alice Palmer/Town citizen stated she has lived across from the ranch since 1994. It was
her recollection an agreement had been reached a number of years ago with the ranch
to have hunting take place on the other side of the mountain. She would request the
hunters shot away from the roadway and shot toward the mountain.
The hunting on Sombrero Ranch would be discussed at the upcoming Public
Safety/Utilities/Public Works Committee.
Board of Trustees – November 11, 2014 – Page 2
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee Ericson stated the Transportation Advisory Committee would meet on
November 19, 2014 at noon in rooms 202/203. The November 20, 2014 Community
Development/Community Services meeting has been cancelled.
Mayor Pro Tem Koenig thanked the veterans for their service to our country. The
annual Sister Cities meeting would be held on November 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Hondius meeting room.
Trustee Holcomb stated the Parks Advisory Board would meet on November 20, 2014
at 12:30 p.m. in room 202.
Trustee Norris commented the Public Safety/Utilities/Public Works Committee would
meet on November 13, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. in the Board room. Trustee Norris and
Trustee Holcomb would conduct interviews on November 14, 2014 for two positions on
the Local Marketing District Board. Visit Estes Park held their regular meeting and
discussed the change in legislation that requires monthly reporting by accommodations
creating an even cash flow for the district. They would hold a strategic planning retreat
on November 18, 2014. On November 18, 2014 at the Denver Tech Center a seminar
would be held on Alzheimer’s.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
None.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Town Board Minutes dated October 28, 2014, Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated October 28, 2014, and Town Board Budget Study Session
Minutes dated October 3, 10 and 17, 2014.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
a. Community Development / Community Services, October 23, 2014.
4. Estes Valley Board of Adjustment Minutes dated October 7, 2014
(acknowledgement only).
5. Closure of Town Offices on December 26, 2014.
It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Phipps) to approve the Consent Agenda,
and it passed unanimously.
2. REPORT AND DISCUSSION ITEMS (Outside Entities):
1. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK UPDATE. Superintendent Baker
provided an update stating the flood recovery efforts have gone well including
the completion of the repairs to Old Fall River Road, the Alluvial Fan parking
area paved and open to use, and bridges and trails in the backcountry continue
to be repaired with some trails needing to be rerouted requiring an EA to be
completed. The Park would begin a public comment phase on the fee rate
increase with the addition of a new Day Use pass of $20, $30 for the seven day
pass, and $50 for the annual pass. The Senior pass and America the Beautiful
pass would not change. Campground fees would also increase to $26 in 2016.
A letter of support from the Town Board for the fee increase would help the
Park establish the Day Use pass.
Board of Trustees – November 11, 2014 – Page 3
3. LIQUOR ITEMS:
1. STIPULATION AGREEMENT - EVEREST KITCHEN LLC., DBA FAMOUS
EASTSIDE GROCERIES, 381 S. ST. VRAIN AVENUE, 3.2% BEER OFF
PREMISES LIQUOR LICENSE. Town Clerk Williamson presented the Board
with a stipulation agreement in lieu of a show cause hearing. The licensee
through the stipulation agreement waived their rights to a show cause hearing
to determine if the violation of serving an underage during a compliance
check on September 25, 2014. Staff used the new guidelines adopted in April
to determine the appropriate penalty, the past violation history of the licensed
establishment, and the number of recommended practices in place. The
establishment failed a compliance check in July 2013 and served 5 days of a
21 day suspension under the old stipulation guidelines. The agreement
considered the violation a second offense within two years and outlines a 21
day suspension with 14 days served and 7 days held in abeyance. It was
moved and seconded (Norris/Phipps) to table the item to the November
25, 2014 meeting as the licensee was not present, and it passed with
Trustee Ericson voting “No”.
2. STIPULATION AGREEMENT - ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARK INN, LLC., DBA
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARK INN, 101-201 ST. VRAIN AVENUE, HOTEL &
RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE. Town Clerk Williamson presented the
Board with a stipulation agreement in lieu of a show cause hearing. The
licensee through the stipulation agreement waived their rights to a show
cause hearing to determine if the violations of serving an underage during a
compliance check on September 25, 2014. Staff used the new guidelines
adopted in April to determine the appropriate penalty and the recommended
practices in place to limit future violations. The establishment has no
previous violations on file; therefore, the agreement outlines a written warning
for the first offense. It was moved and seconded (Ericson/Koenig) to
approve the Stipulation Agreement with Rocky Mountain Park Inn, LLC,
dba Rocky Mountain Park Inn, and it passed unanimously.
3. STIPULATION AGREEMENT - ESTES VALLEY RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT ETAL., DBA HANGAR RESTAURANT AT THE ESTES PARK
GOLF COURSE, 1480 GOLF COURSE ROAD, HOTEL & RESTAURANT
WITH OPTIONAL PREMISE LIQUOR LICENSE. Town Clerk Williamson
presented the Board with a stipulation agreement in lieu of a show cause
hearing. The licensee through the stipulation agreement waived their rights to
a show cause hearing to determine if the violations of serving an underage
during a compliance check on September 25, 2014. Staff used the new
guidelines adopted in April to determine the appropriate penalty and the
recommended practices in place to limit future violations. The establishment
has no previous violations on file; therefore, the agreement outlines a written
warning for the first offense. It was moved and seconded (Norris/Holcomb)
to approve the Stipulation Agreement with Estes Valley Recreation and
Park District Etal., dba Hangar Restaurant at the Estes Park Golf Course,
and it passed unanimously.
4. STIPULATION AGREEMENT - TWO DOLPHINS INC., DBA THE
GRUBSTEAK RESTAURANT, 134 W. ELKHORN AVENUE, HOTEL &
RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE. Town Clerk Williamson presented the
Board with a stipulation agreement in lieu of a show cause hearing. The
licensee through the stipulation agreement waived their rights to a show
cause hearing to determine if the violations of serving an underage during a
compliance check on September 25, 2014. Staff used the new guidelines
adopted in April to determine the appropriate penalty and the recommended
practices in place to limit future violations. The establishment has no
previous violations on file; therefore, the agreement outlines a written warning
for the first offense. Staff acknowledged the licensee’s training, testing and
continued education provided to staff. It was moved and seconded
Board of Trustees – November 11, 2014 – Page 4
(Holcomb/Norris) to approve the Stipulation Agreement with Two
Dolphins Inc., dba The Grubsteak Restaurant, and it passed unanimously.
5. STIPULATION AGREEMENT - M & S. INC. AND LA SIERRA LLC., DBA LA
HACIENDA BAR & GRILL , 165 VIRGINIA DRIVE UNIT #18-1 & 18-2,
TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE. Town Clerk Williamson presented the Board
with a stipulation agreement in lieu of a show cause hearing. The licensee
through the stipulation agreement waived their rights to a show cause hearing
to determine if the violations of serving an underage during a compliance
check on September 25, 2014. Staff used the new guidelines adopted in April
to determine the appropriate penalty and the recommended practices in place
to limit future violations. The establishment was granted a transfer of the
Tavern liquor license by the Town on September 23, 2014 and members of
the business attended T.I.P.S. training on September 24, 2014. The staff
member committing the violation did not attend the training. It was also noted
the establishment did not have written policies in place, therefore, the
agreement outlines a written warning and seven days held in abeyance.
It was moved and seconded (Holcomb/Ericson) to deny the Stipulation
Agreement with M & S. Inc. and La Sierra LLC, dba La Hacienda Bar &
Grill, and a substitute motion was presented.
It was moved and seconded (Ericson/Phipps) to approve the Stipulation
Agreement with M & S. Inc. and La Sierra LLC, dba La Hacienda Bar &
Grill with the addition that written policies are delivered to the Town
within 30 days of approval, and it passed unanimously.
4. ACTION ITEMS:
1. PUBLIC HEARING – 2015 BUDGET. Finance Officer McFarland stated that
the proposed 2015 budget is the result of staff preparation and Board input at
three budget study sessions held in October. The 2015 budget process was
dominated by flood costs and reimbursements and attempts to bring the
General Fund into balance. As a result staff has recommended a number of
strategies to maintain the General Fund reserves of 25%, including no merit
and a reduction in contributions to the IT and Vehicle Replacement funds.
The budget does include the implementation of the compensation study.
Staff made a number of additional cuts, up to 5%, with the largest cut being
the removal of the in car cameras for the Police vehicles. Other significant
changes to the budget included the change in health insurance contributions
from 75/25 cost sharing to 90/10; an increase of $41,400 for Windy Gap
Water Rights with the inclusion of the Prospect Mountain Water Company
pending; addition of three grant funded positions; the merging of the
Community Services fund into the General Fund; and the 2015 budget would
most likely need to be amended as flood recovery expenses and
reimbursements continue.
Trustee comments have been summarized: concern was raised over the
cutting of the Police cameras; questioned if the proposed budget would meet
the one year goals set by the Board; concern with the staffing level in
Community Development; and a five year outlook should be developed for the
Community Reinvestment fund. Staff would review the 2014 budget to
determine if space savings in the Police budget could be used to purchase
the cameras and roll the funds over to 2015.
It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Holcomb) to continue the budget
hearing to November 25, 2014, and it passed unanimously.
2. REQUEST A SPECIAL ELECTION REGARDING BROADBAND SERVICES
PER C.R.S. 29-27-201. Administrator Lancaster stated the Economic
Development Corporation organized a subcommittee to review broadband
Board of Trustees – November 11, 2014 – Page 5
service within the Estes Valley. The committee identified a significant barrier
to growing the town’s economic development potential with the limitations of
Senate Bill 152 which restriction local government’s ability to engage in the
provision of telecommunication services like broadband. The Town’s 2014
Strategic Plan states “we will encourage optimal use of the PRPA/Town fiber
infrastructure”. The David Batey/Fiber committee member requested the
Board consider setting a special election as outlined in the state statute to
allow the Town the ability to directly or indirectly be involved in providing
competitive telecommunication services, including competitive broadband
internet services. To have a strong economy, Estes Park must have access
to competitive broadband service; Colorado Senate Bill 152 took away local
government’s right to decide the best way for the Town to help provide
competitive broadband service; Senate Bill 152 outlines an election is the only
way to restore local authority and free local governments from the Bills’
restrictions; there have been many different successful approaches to local
government involvement in providing competitive broadband services; one
purpose for the recent $300,000 award to the Estes Park Economic
Development Corporation was to develop options for a state of the art, valley-
wide, broadband service that would allow businesses, citizens, and guests to
participate in and compete in the global marketplace; the economic
development impact of broadband; and other Colorado communities have
successfully passed elections, including Longmont, Centennial, Montrose,
Boulder, Cherry Hills Village, Red Cliff, Yuma and Wray, and 3 counties: Rio
Blanco, San Miguel, and Yuma.
Trustee Phipps questioned if the intent was to have the Town develop a
utility, and have the local businesses which have made a substantial
investment been involved in the process. Mr. Batey stated the intent was not
to have the Town develop a utility at this time. The Fiber Committee engaged
the local businesses from the very beginning. The goal would be to
strengthen the current businesses that are in place. Administrator Lancaster
stated with a positive outcome of a vote the Town could improve the fiber
network in town by providing the fiber at wholesale, capitalize on the
infrastructure of the Town, and local businesses could expand their services
and make broadband service affordable.
Mark Repine/RMDAS stated there are difficulties in serving a large area in
Estes Park and the fiber would help. He stated support for overturning
Senate Bill 152; however, he stated some concern as to the next steps.
It was moved and seconded (Nelson/Ericson) to direct staff to prepare a
resolution setting a special election for February 3, 2015, pursuant to
CRS 29-27-201 and to present the resolution to the Board for
consideration at the Town Board meeting on November 25, 2014, and it
passed unanimously.
3. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
LARIMER COUNTY AND AMENDMENT TO THE ESTES VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS. Senior Planner Shirk presented an
amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement outlining the most qualified
member of the Commission would serve as the Chair of the Commission and
to remove the alternate member to the Board of Adjustment. The bylaws
have been reformatted to use a standardize format, operating efficiencies
such as detailing the Chair’s duties and designating the Community
Development Assistant as the Recording Secretary, and adding flexibility
such as where the meetings are held. On October 21, 2014 the revised
bylaws were approved by the Planning Commission unanimously.
Charley Dickey/Town citizen and EVPC Commissioner requested the Board
table the items for further discussion as the amended bylaws did not meet the
time requirement outlined in the current bylaws, bylaws are inconsistent with
the bylaws just approved for the Board of Adjustment, staff did not produce a
Board of Trustees – November 11, 2014 – Page 6
document in time for review by the Planning Commission, and a significant
change was made to the appointment of the Chair.
After further discussion, it was moved and seconded (Koenig/Nelson) to
approve amendments to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer
County, and it passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Norris) to approve amendments to
the Estes Valley Planning Commission Bylaws, and it passed
unanimously.
4. USE OF CONTINGENCY FUND TO COMPLETE SECOND STORY OF THE
EVENT CENTER SILO. Director Winslow requested the $250,000 set aside
for the turn lane in the original budget be used to complete the project,
including the raising of the silo and finishing the second story. CDOT
determined early on in the project that the turn lane was not needed,
therefore the funds were held for possible contingency. The $7.5 million for
the overall project would not be exceeded as the $250,000 was a part of the
overall budget.
Trustee Ericson stated the project should be re-evaluated as it may not be the
most important project to spend the extra funds on at this time. He suggested
the $250,000 could be used for the parking garage at the Visitor Center.
Director Winslow stated the upstairs of the silo could be left unfinished and
used as storage. Discussion ensued on the completion of the second floor:
the area has already been marketed for events as part of a package and the
Board already agreed to complete the silo second floor.
It was moved and seconded (Koenig/Phipps) to approve funds designated
originally for “offsite turn lane” in the $7,500,000 MPEC/Stall Barn
project budget to be used for silo raise ($42,000) and silo second floor
completion ($60,000), and it passed with Trustee Ericson voting “No”.
5. AMENDING GOVERNING POLICY 1.5 – BOARD MEMBERS’ CODE OF
CONDUCT. The Board has been reviewing its code of conduct which
outlines how the Trustees work with each other, staff and the public. Over the
past several months the Board has reviewed and revised the code. The final
draft has been prepared and after review, it was moved and seconded
(Norris/Phipps) to approve the revised governing policy 1.5, Board
Members’ Code of Conduct, and it passed unanimously.
6. ESTES VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEW TEAM
APPOINTMENT. Per Policy Governance 101 Section 6 all applicants for a
Town Board or Committee are to be interviewed by the Town Board or its
designee. Mayor Pinkham proposed Trustees Phipps and Mayor Pro Tem
Koenig be appointed to conducted the interviews for the current vacancy on
the Estes Valley Planning Commission. Charley Dickey/Town citizen stated
the information provided on the appointments should stated three members
are appointed by the Town and four members are appointed by the County. It
was moved and seconded (Norris/Holcomb) to approve the appointments
of Mayor Pro Tem Koenig and Trustee Phipps to the interview team for
the Estes Valley Planning Commission, and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Pinkham adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
William C. Pinkham, Mayor
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado November 11, 2014
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at Town Hall in the
Rooms 202/203 in said Town of Estes Park on the 11th day of November,
2014.
Board: Mayor Pinkham, Mayor Pro Tem Koenig, Trustees Ericson,
Holcomb, Nelson, Norris and Phipps
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Town Attorney White,
Superintendent Boles and Town Clerk Williamson
Absent: None.
Mayor Pinkham called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS & QUESTIONS.
Administrator Lancaster stated the pre-bid meeting for the Estes Park Transit Hub
Parking Structure would take place November 12, 2014 with bids due back on
November 25, 2014. Staff has concerns the original design would not be possible with
the current construction costs and funds granted to the Town. The bids are being
requested with a number of deduct items for the Board to consider. Staff would
recommend any significant design changes be discussed during a public meeting. A
contract for construction would need to be approved at the December 9, 2014 Town
Board meeting in order to complete the structure by June 30, 2015. If approval slips a
month or two, staff would recommend construction begin in September 2015.
The Board requested staff provide a report of the preliminary bids at the November 25,
2014 Town Board meeting, set a special study session for December 2, 2014 at 5:00
p.m. to discussion the bids further, hold a special meeting if deemed necessary to
outline the significant changes to the public on December 4, 2014 and review a possible
contract at the December 9, 2014 meeting.
Mayor Pinkham stated the Planning Commission has one vacant position currently
advertised. Per Policy Governance two members of the Town Board are to be
appointed to the interview team. Trustee Phipps and Mayor Pro Tem Koenig stated
their willingness to serve on the team. Formal approval by the Board would be heard at
the Board meeting.
The Board of Appeals has a vacancy. As the positions on the Board require very
specific qualifications and the members were recently appointed in 2013, staff
requested reappointment of the current member John Spooner for an additional term.
This would forego the advertising and interviewing process and have the Board member
reappointed in December. The Board stated some concern regarding following Policy
Governance. Staff suggested the position could be advertised and if no other
applications are received John Spooner would be considered for reappointment.
Trustee Norris suggested the Town Board provide WAPA with an additional letter
requesting proposed wooden towers for the Flatiron project be replaced with fire proof
steel towers and that clear-cut areas should be reforested or mitigated to improve the
approach to town. The Board recommend Mayor Pinkham and Administrator Lancaster
should discuss further and respond if appropriate.
Town Board Study Session – November 11, 2014 – Page 2
Trustee Norris stated the newly formed steering committee for the Community Center
has requested the participation of a Town Board member in order to have a
communication link and to have participation in determining fundraising for the project.
The Board discussed the item and it was decided the Board should not participate in the
committee and Executive Director Skyler Rorabaugh should provide steering committee
updates to the full Board.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
Administrator Lancaster stated the future agenda list would contain scheduled items,
items to be scheduled and items for consideration moving forward. This would allow the
Board to review the items prior to discussion at the upcoming study session. Trustee
Ericson thanked staff for the new outline.
Trustee Nelson stated there is significant concern from the community on the future of
the downtown area. He suggested the Town could be the catalyst for discussing the
issues, however, he does not see it as a governmental project. He would recommend
the Board add the item to the study session on January 13, 2015, and depending on the
outcome hold a follow up study session with the community. The Board agreed to add
the item to the January 13, 2015 study session and suggested a discussion on a
downtown development authority could be added as well.
UTILITY RATES 101.
Cil Pierce/HDR Senior Project Manager and Financial Analyst provided a water rate
study 101 presentation. The study would evaluate the adequacy of existing water rates,
review the cost of service, review current water rate structures, develop proposed rate
structure recommendations and to maintain a financially healthy and sustainable utility.
Key assumptions being used to analysis revenues include a projected revenue growth
rate of 1%, O&M expenses escalating on average 3% annually, new staffing positions in
2016 and 2017 to complete projects in house, a possible 3.5% to 5% rate adjustment
for new staffing, and analyze the potential for new debt and projects estimated at $1
million a year. The cost of service would be reviewed to determine if revenues are
equitably allocated amongst the customer classes and to avoid subsidies between
customer classes. The rate design would address revenue sufficiency, revenue
stability, should be easy to understand and administer, affordable, consider economic
development, encourage efficient use of water, equitable and non-discriminating and
legally defensible. Water rate design options may consider increasing the meter
charges to increase revenue stability, implement meter equivalencies and review option
of private fire sprinkler rates. The proposed rates would be for 2015 through 2017. The
next steps would could the development of a draft water rate proposal to present to the
Public Safety, Utilities and Public Works committee in December 2014 and a final
proposal to the Town Board in January 2015.
There being no further business, Mayor Pinkham adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, November 13, 2014
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY, UTILITIES &
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer
County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes
Park on the13th day of November 2014.
Committee: Chair Norris, Trustees Koenig and Nelson
Attending: All
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Chief Kufeld, Commander
Rose, Director Muhonen, Superintendent Boles and
Lockhart, Manager Fraundorf, Finance Officer McFarland
and Clerk Williamson
Absent: None
Chair Norris called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PUBLIC SAFTEY
REPORTS
Elk Hunting on Sombrero Ranch.
Brianna Furnish/Town citizen, Radoslaw Kokoszka/Town citizen, Alice Palmer/Town
citizen, and Gary and Kris Hazelton/Town citizen spoke to the hunting practices on the
Sombrero Ranch property across from the Meadowview Condominiums as presented at
the Town Board meeting on November 11, 2014. The property owners at the
condominiums have witnessed a number of questionable hunting practices on the
property for a number of years. The neighbors would request the ranch hunt on the
other side of the property away from Dry Gulch Road and the neighboring properties.
The property owners have witnessed hunters shooting in the direction of the nearby
homes in which a stray bullet could hit something on the other side of the road. They
stated concern for their safety. The Hazelton’s, who do not live near the ranch, are
concerned citizens that do not want to view hunting activities along the roadway. The
hunting near the roadway has caused emotional distress, is a safety concern, and could
affect tourism as many visitors come to see the elk.
Chief Kufeld stated the issue is complex as it involves the Town, County and Colorado
Parks and Wildlife. He commented a meeting has been held with the ranch in the past
to discuss hunting a certain distance from the roadway; however, there were exceptions
made for handicap hunters. He stated concern that hunting has been taking place near
the roadway and toward the condominiums. Staff would contact Larry Rogstad and
Rick Spowart of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife to discuss the current situation. The
Town’s mediation may be a method of developing a resolution to the situation.
Administrator Lancaster stated Larimer County Commissioners have little to no authority
over hunting as the regulatory authority is with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The
state law allows the Commissioners to establish a no hunting zone under certain
population density.
Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee – November 13, 2014 – Page 2
AM Emergency Radio Report.
Commander Rose informed the Committee the antenna was installed with the help of
the Light and Power crews on Prospect Mountain. A building located on the mountain
contains equipment for the 800 mhz radios, FM and AM radio stations, and a backup
generator. Software has been installed on the Public Information Officer’s computer to
update communication on the station. The only difficulty staff has run into at this point
in time is the grounding of the system. A grounding system would be installed, the
antenna extended, retune the antenna, signal strength test and complete transmitter
installation in the next week. Staff would begin training on the programming and
broadcasting with the system is anticipated to be complete and active in January 2015.
Verbal Update.
The Auxiliary Police completed 318 hours of litter patrol this year, issued 61 written
warning letters, and 4 violations were written by Police Officers. The program has had a
positive effect on reducing litter and promoted the education of the issue related to
bears. The patrols have been discontinued with bears entering hibernation.
UTILITIES
RECOMMENDATIONS
Intergovernmental Agreement with Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) and
PRPA Municipal Members for Mutual Aid for Power Operations. Superintendent
Lockhart presented the IGA that formalizes current practices between the PRPA
members to provide mutual aid amongst the members. All costs incurred by the
assisting municipality would be reimbursed by the PRPA member municipality and with
no liability between the parties. The committee recommended the IGA be placed on the
consent agenda for the November 25, 2014 Town Board agenda.
REPORTS
Seasonal Decorations./
Staff from Light and Power and Parks have been working together to develop a new
holiday lighting scenario downtown, including the addition of more lights to the tree
trunks and up into the branches for the first few feet. New colors are also being
introduced. The tree canopies would continue to be lit; however, fewer lights will be
used in the canopy due to high winds.
Light and Power Update.
Superintendent Lockhart stated the repairs in the Glen Haven area are proceeding with
the North Fork half completed. The crews have been pulled out of the area due to road
work. Staff would begin repairs in the Fox Creek area next. He also stated the
customers in the Glen Haven area that lost electricity would not be charge reconnect
fees. A Resolution was passed after the 2013 flood waiving all reconnect fees in the
Glen Haven area for homeowners and businesses which expired in October 2014,
therefore, a new Resolution would be brought forward for the Board’s consideration to
continue the waiver.
Water Update.
Superintendent Boles stated staff continues to work with the Prospect Mountain Water
Company on a permanent agreement; however, a number of issues have surfaced
preventing a final agreement. A line item has been added to the 2015 budget to include
the properties in the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. The Town would
pay the fee upfront and be reimbursed by the property owners.
Information Technology Update.
Manager Fraundorf informed the Committee that a new firewall has been installed and
testing has taken place over the past few weeks. Employees should see little difference
when using the network; however, new content filters may limit them from accessing
certain sites. Staff has implemented a new communication path for the Police car
Public Safety, Utilities & Public Works Committee – November 13, 2014 – Page 3
radios with Verizon that is better, faster (25 times) and cheaper. Over $400 month in
fees would be eliminated.
PUBLIC WORKS
REPORT
Verbal Update.
Director Muhonen stated the pre-bid meeting for the Estes Park Transit Hub Parking
Structure had a good showing of 13 to 15 potential bidders with over 30 attendees. The
bid opening would take place on November 25, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
The Downtown Estes Loop open house demonstrated the scarcity of signage and
alternate routes to access the Park; therefore, staff has been in contact with CDOT to
discuss a sign at the intersection of Highways 34 and 36.
As there continues to be concern that the removal of the barnes dance at the
intersection of Moraine and Elkhorn has increased congestion, CDOT has agreed to
perform an analysis. In July for a two week period, CDOT would implement the barnes
dance to determine if the change in signaling aids the congestion downtown. Mayor Pro
Tem Koenig recommended the CSO and/or Auxiliary Police assist with the possible
confusion with the change in traffic patterns.
Park staff continues to work on the ice rink and should have the rink up and running on
Wednesday prior to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Director Muhonen and the Street staff visited Fort Collins and Loveland to get a
demonstration of the pothole patcher discussed during the budget study session and
discussed features of the equipment. The equipment would extend the life of the
roadways by repairing cracks that appear before water can seep into the cracks
creating potholes.
There being no further business, Chair Norris adjourned the meeting at 9:30 a.m.
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR MUTUAL AID – POWER OPERATIONS
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered
into this _______ day of ______________, 2014, by and between THE TOWN OF ESTES
PARK, COLORADO, a municipal corporation, THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO,
a municipal corporation, THE CITY OF LONGMONT, COLORADO, a municipal corporation,
and THE CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO, a municipal corporation (collectively, the
“Municipalities”), and PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY, a political subdivision of the
State of Colorado (“Platte River”) (each a “Party,” and collectively, the “Parties”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 29-1-201 permits and encourages governments to make the most
efficient and effective use of their powers and responsibilities by cooperating and contracting
with other governments; and
WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 29-1-203 authorizes governments to cooperate or contract with
one another to provide any function, service, or facility lawfully authorized to each; and
WHEREAS, the Municipalities own and maintain power distribution facilities whereby
they supply their respective customers with power and energy; and
WHEREAS, Platte River owns and maintains power generation and transmission
facilities for the benefit of the Municipalities, which are member owners of Platte River; and
WHEREAS, the Municipalities and Platte River desire to cooperate and contract with
one another to provide essential services during critical periods when a Party determines
additional resources are necessary to maintain the safe and efficient operation of power and
energy facilities and services, not to include disaster or emergency events; and
WHEREAS, neither the Municipalities nor Platte River desire for this Agreement to
interfere with or supersede the provision of mutual aid under any separate intergovernmental
agreement, as may be executed by or between any of the Parties and other regional entities.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and commitments made
herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Definitions.
A. “Requesting Party” shall mean the Party requesting aid under this Agreement.
B. “Aiding Party” shall mean the Party responding to a request for aid under this
Agreement.
C. “Authorized Representative” shall mean the person responsible for managing a Party’s
response and activities under this Agreement.
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2. Provision of Mutual Aid. Subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in this
Agreement, the Parties agree to work cooperatively and collaboratively to provide mutual
aid, assistance, and support, in the form of personnel, equipment, vehicles, materials, and
supplies, in order to prevent, minimize, or mitigate the impacts of any event that threatens
public health, safety, or welfare.
3. Request for Aid. The Requesting Party shall make its request in writing to the Aiding
Party with reasonable specificity. The Requesting Party agrees to compensate the Aiding
Party as specified in this Agreement, or as may later be negotiated and agreed to by the
Parties.
4. Discretionary Rendering of Aid. Rendering of aid is entirely at the discretion of the
Aiding Party and shall not be contingent upon a declaration of a major disaster or
emergency by the federal government or upon receiving federal funds. The Aiding Party
shall determine, in its sole discretion, the level and amount of resources, including
equipment and personnel, to be devoted in response to any request for aid. Neither the
Aiding Party nor the Requesting Party shall in any way be liable to the other or to any
person, firm, or corporation for the determination to supply or not to supply, or to limit
the amount of aid supplied, upon such request following such determination.
5. Authorized Representatives. In connection with each request for aid, the Parties shall
designate an Authorized Representative to manage the Party’s response and cooperative
activities hereunder.
6. Response to Request for Aid. The Aiding Party shall report to the Requesting Party’s
Authorized Representative for assignment of duties. The Requesting Party’s Authorized
Representative shall direct and coordinate all activities; provided, however, that the
Aiding Party’s Authorized Representative shall remain in direct charge of all personnel
and resources assigned to him or her to assist in providing aid, and shall be responsible
for ensuring that appropriate staffing, training, and supervision have been provided to
those rendering assistance on behalf of the Aiding Party. The Aiding Party may refuse
to perform requested acts it deems inappropriate or that it is unable to perform under the
circumstances.
7. No Employment Relationship. Notwithstanding the provision of aid as set forth in this
Agreement, the personnel of the Aiding Party shall not be considered the employees or
agents of the Requesting Party.
8. Recall of Aid. The Aiding Party reserves the right to recall its personnel, equipment,
materials, supplies, and other resources at any time. The Aiding Party will endeavor to
give the Requesting Party at least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice of its intent to
withdraw. If such notice is not practicable, the Aiding Party will give the Requesting
Party the earliest notice it deems possible.
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9. Additional Responsibilities.
A. Compliance with all Applicable Laws. The Parties shall each comply with all laws
and regulations applicable to its actions hereunder. Each Party must, upon request
by any other Party, make available on a reasonable basis such information as may be
required to ensure or show compliance with local, state, and federal laws, except as
otherwise prohibited by law or court order.
B. Safety Policies. The Requesting Party shall provide safety policies and procedures to
the Aiding Party, and the Aiding Party must abide by them in the course of providing
aid and assistance hereunder to the extent practicable.
C. Materials Management. The Requesting Party shall be responsible for the cleanup,
removal, and disposition of any substances generated, managed, or requiring disposal
in the course of an event during which aid was provided to the Requesting Party.
D. Food and Shelter. The Requesting Party shall supply reasonable food and shelter for the
Aiding Party’s personnel during the period of assistance. If the Requesting Party cannot
provide such food and shelter, the Aiding Party is authorized to secure the resources
necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. The cost for such resources must not
exceed the State per diem rates for that area. The Parties’ Authorized Representatives
shall determine whether the Requesting Party is responsible for reimbursing the Aiding
Party for all costs associated with providing food and shelter, if the Requesting Party
does not provide such resources. If the Parties cannot agree on the level of
reimbursement, they may agree to submit the matter to mediation at a mutually-agreed
upon location; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall restrict the right of
either Party to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a judicial resolution. The
Parties shall jointly select the mediator. If a mediator cannot be agreed upon, each Party
shall select a mediator and the two mediators so chosen shall select a third mediator.
Each Party shall pay its own expenses associated with the mediation, and each Party
shall pay one-half of the mediator’s fees and costs.
E. Nondiscrimination. No person with responsibility for providing services under this
Agreement shall discriminate against persons being assisted or requesting assistance on
the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, political affiliation or
beliefs, or any other unlawful basis.
F. Public Information. All public information regarding any mutual aid incident shall be
channeled through, or coordinated with, the Requesting Party’s Authorized
Representative.
10. Invoice to the Requesting Party. Within ninety (90) days of the recall of aid by the
Aiding Party, the Aiding Party shall submit to the Requesting Party an invoice for all
charges related to the aid provided pursuant to this Agreement.
11. Charges to the Requesting Party. Charges to the Requesting Party from the Aiding Party
shall be as follows:
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A. Labor force. Charges for labor force shall be in accordance with the Aiding Party’s
standard pay practices.
B. Equipment. Charges for equipment, such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and other
special equipment used by the Aiding Party, shall be at the reasonable and customary
rates for such equipment in the Aiding Party’s location.
C. Transportation. The Aiding Party shall transport needed personnel and equipment by
reasonable and customary means and shall charge reasonable and customary rates for
such transportation.
D. Miscellaneous Expenses. Charges for other expenses related to the provision of aid
pursuant to this Agreement, not otherwise addressed above, shall be the reasonable
and actual costs incurred by the Aiding Party.
12. Insurance. The Aiding Party shall maintain workers compensation coverage for its
employees, automobile liability coverage for its vehicles and equipment, and adequate
general liability, public official’s liability, and law enforcement liability insurance, or self-
insurance coverage as applicable. The Requesting Party agrees to maintain adequate liability
insurance under State law.
13. No Liability. Each Party assumes responsibility for the actions and omissions of its
employees and agents in the performance or non-performance of its obligations under this
Agreement, and, to the extent permitted by law, agrees to hold harmless the other Parties for
the actions or omissions of its employees and agents. Nothing herein is intended as a waiver
by the Parties of the privileges and protections of the Colorado Governmental Immunity
Act, C.R.S § 24-10-101 et seq.
14. Modification. This Agreement may be updated, modified, revised, or renegotiated at any time
by written agreement signed by the Parties.
15. Notice. Whenever a notice is either required or permitted to be given under this Agreement, it
shall be given in writing and delivered personally, by U.S. Postal Service, certified mail, return
receipt requested, or by email to the other Party at the address indicated below or at such
other address as may be designated by the Party:
If to the Town of Estes Park: Office of the Town Administrator
Town of Estes Park
170 MacGregor Ave
P.O. Box 1200
Estes Park, CO 80517
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If to the City of Fort Collins: Office of the City Manager
City of Fort Collins
300 LaPorte Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
If to the City of Longmont: Longmont Power & Communications
Attn: General Manager, Tom Roiniotis
1100 S. Sherman St.
Longmont, CO 80501
If to the City of Loveland: Loveland Water & Power
Attn: Stephen C. Adams, Director
200 N. Wilson Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
Steve.Adams@cityofloveland.org
If to Platte River Power Authority: General Manager/CEO
2000 East Horsetooth Rd.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
16. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and
governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without giving effect to its conflicts of law
provisions.
17. No Third Party Beneficiary. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights
of action relating thereto, are strictly reserved to the Parties, and nothing in this
Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right or cause of action whatsoever by any
other person not a party to this Agreement. Any person or entity other than the Parties
receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be deemed an incidental
beneficiary only.
18. Severability. Should any portion of this Agreement be judicially determined to be illegal or
unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, and
the Parties will renegotiate any terms affected by the severance.
19. Appropriation Required. All obligations of each Party hereunder are expressly
contingent upon the annual appropriation of funds sufficient and intended to carry out the
same by the governing body of such Party, in its sole discretion. Nothing in this
Agreement constitutes a debt, a direct or indirect multiple fiscal year financial obligation,
a pledge of a Party’s credit, or a payment guarantee by one Party to another.
20. Counterparts. The Parties may execute this Mutual Aid Agreement in one or more
counterparts, with each counterpart being deemed an original Agreement, but with all
counterparts being considered one Agreement.
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21. Execution. Each Party hereto has read, agreed to, and executed this Agreement on the
date first written above.
22. Prior and Other Mutual Aid Agreements. This Agreement expressly supersedes and
replaces the intergovernmental agreements for mutual aid executed by the Municipalities
on January 24, 1983 and August 18, 1999.
[Signatures appear on the following pages]
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THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO,
A Municipal Corporation
By: __________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
Town Attorney
(Remaining signatures on the following pages.)
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THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO,
A Municipal Corporation
By:____________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
Assistant City Attorney
(Remaining signatures on the following pages.)
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THE CITY OF LONGMONT, COLORADO,
A Municipal Corporation
By: __________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Approved as to Form and Substance:
______________________ ____________________________
Assistant City Attorney Originating Department
Proofread:
______________________
(Remaining signatures on the following pages.)
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THE CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO,
A Municipal Corporation
By: __________________________________
City Manager
ATTEST:
_______________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
City Attorney
(Remaining signatures on the following page.)
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, October 15th, 2014
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Administration Conference
Room, Room 150 of Town Hall, in said Town of Estes Park on the 15th day of October,
2014.
Present: Kimberly Campbell
Cory LaBianca
Stan Black
Bryon Holmes
Gregg Rounds
Amy Hamrick
Thom Widawski
Also Present: Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director
Kevin Ash, Public Works Civil Engineer
Jen Imber, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Sandy Osterman, Shuttle Committee Representative
Larry Gamble, RMNP
John Hannah, RMNP
Absent: Ann Finley
Belle Morris
Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 12:12 p.m.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Minutes from the September meeting were reviewed by members. It was moved and
seconded (Rounds/Black) to approve the September minutes, with the motion passing
unanimously.
RMNP TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE
Two representatives from Rocky Mountain National Park attended to present current
transportation information to the committee. Larry Gamble is RMNP’s Chief of Planning
and Compliance and John Hannah serves as Management Specialist – Business
Programs. Both were technical advisors on the Transportation Visioning Committee and
helped to develop the TVC final report.
The presentation covered a variety of topics including updates on RMNP’s
transportation planning; a future redevelopment of the Fall River entrance; visitor
numbers, destinations, and time spent in RMNP/Estes Park area; road systems and
construction; shuttle system operations and numbers, as well as future updates to the
shuttle system infrastructure.
RMNP is in the planning process of a multi-use hike and bike trail on the abandoned
section of Bear Lake Road, and expressed an interest in eventually tying into the
Town/EVRPD trail system. Transportation goals included protecting park resources and
maintaining positive visitor experiences by managing visits through diversified days and
time of day. The FLAP project is in line with the parks’ goal of reducing visitor stress and
frustration prior to reaching the park entrance. The park is also in favor of the TAC’s
increased signage initiative directing traffic to multiple park entrances, as well as
additional signage on Hwy 7 and Marys Lake Road, which will help traffic bypass
downtown altogether.
DOWNTOWN PARKING
Discussion was continued on the best method of planning for maximum efficiency of the
new Transit Hub at the Visitor Center. Ideas included reduced parking capacity in the
downtown corridor through removal of smaller parking lots and the introduction of paid
parking. Identifying the true long-term goal of this initiative is important to its success.
Transportation Advisory Committee – October 15th, 2014 – Page 2
TAC TASK PRIORITIES
After researching the purpose of Town committees, committee policies and areas the
Town needs input from the TAC, Director Muhonen compiled a memo identifying six
transportation-related projects needing development and input during the next year.
The TAC’s current role is limited to advising the Town Board, but the majority of
members would prefer to be categorized as a content/advice-giving committee. Along
with this change, the name of the committee will be changed to the Transportation
Advisory Board. Chair Campbell will work with staff on a re-write of the bylaws in
conjunction with this initiative, with discussion and comments to take place at the
November meeting.
Chair Campbell requested improved communication from staff and trustees in desired
topics for advice from the TAC. Staff will communicate areas of need and funnel these
into a plan of action for the committee, leading to optimal use of monthly meeting time.
Director Muhonen will help the committee prioritize topics of discussion and tasks, using
use this to schedule agendas and plan out committee timelines and meetings well into
the future.
With no other business to discuss, Chair Campbell adjourned the meeting at 2:07 p.m.
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, October 16th, 2014
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park,
Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall Room 100, Engineering
Conference Room, in said Town of Estes Park on the 16th day of October, 2014.
Present: Dewain Lockwood
Merle Moore
Ronna Boles
Chris Reed
Celine Lebeau
Terry Rustin
Also Present: Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director
Kevin McEachern, Public Works Operations Manager
Russ Franklin, Parks Division
Brian Berg, Parks Division
Jen Imber, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Bob Holcomb, Town Board Trustee
Greg Muhonen called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.
GENERAL BUSINESS
It was moved and seconded (Moore/Lockwood) to approve the September 17 th meeting
minutes and the motion passed unanimously.
An election was held for Parks Advisory Board Chair and Co-chair. Dewain Lockwood
recommended Celine Lebeau for Chair, with Merle Moore also volunteering to serve as
Chair. A vote was taken on the Chair position, with four votes in favor of Celine Lebeau
and one vote for Merle Moore. A vote was taken to appoint Merle Moore as co-chair and
it passed unanimously. Celine will serve as Chair and Merle will serve as Co-chair for a
one-year term, per the board bylaws.
COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR TREE CITY USA STANDARDS
Manager McEachern reported on the current standing of the 2014 Parks Advisory Board
budget. As a requirement for Tree City USA, the Town must spend $2 per capita toward
planting, care and removal of city trees. At a current population of 5858, Estes Park has
spent well over the required amount, with $13,320.66 spent so far in 2014 on trees, tree
care and tree maintenance.
511 W. ELKHORN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
Since the discussion on this topic at the September meeting, the natural area along the
Riverwalk on East Elkhorn has been cleaned up by the private property owner without
Town’s consent. Trees were removed and native plants and grass were clear-cut before
the PAB had opportunity to discuss how to proceed. The PAB still has a choice to
recommend a course of action for this area to the Town Board. The Parks Division will
have a conversation with private property owner regarding property lines and legality of
doing work on Town property.
Ronna Boles brought photos exhibiting a need for cleanup of river flood debris on the
apartment property across the river. She also suggested a few park benches in the park
area would improve usability. Ronna also provided photos of an exposed sewer pipe on
the hillside belonging to same developer/private property owner. It could be brought to
the property owner’s attention for improvement during the conversation about cleanup
of Town property.
Chris Reed suggested including street lamps throughout the area to be consistent with
the rest of the Riverwalk. Ronna Boles added that increased lighting would improve
safety and usability of the area at night.
Parks Advisory Board – October 16th, 2014 – Page 2
Staff recommended a master plan be developed for the area if the board chooses to
develop. This would require the project be treated like a capital improvement, with a
preapproved budget by the Town Board, followed by design and construction of formal
pocket park. The board is in favor of developing this park to provide an amenity for the
Town as a whole and not an improvement exclusively for one private property owner.
It was moved and seconded (Reed/Boles) to formally ask staff to prepare and plan a
budget for 2016 to plan and execute an extension of the Riverwalk from Performance
Park to Filbey Court, with the motion passing unanimously.
POLICY CREATION
The board needs to focus on the creation of tree ordinances as well as a public art
policy and ordinance. The Town currently has tree ordinances in place that could be
expounded upon, so the need for these is not as urgent as the art policy and ordinance.
The board feels tackling both projects at the same time would bog down meeting time.
The Town tends to have an influx of art in springtime, so having a policy in place by
then takes priority.
The public art policy will be embodied in a resolution or ordinance prepared by/with the
PAB, and could be accompanied by a guidelines document. Once final drafts of these
items have been prepared, the PAB will present them to the Town Board as a
recommendation.
The board discussed a systematic way of approaching this policy development. Merle
Moore suggested forming a subcommittee to create a first draft, which could be
distributed to the rest of the board for comment. Merle Moore and Terry Rustin
volunteered to form the subcommittee to tackle writing individual sections and then
present for comment.
Director Muhonen recommended breaking out sections for completion during the next
three meetings, putting the policy together in February, getting public comment and then
taking the policy to the Town Board for recommendation in April 2015. Chair Lebeau
pointed out this is same timeline as Arbor Day preparations, and Brian Berg also
suggested leaving time for other board duties.
Merle Moore asked about the Creative Arts District that has been recently discussed in
the newspapers. Brian Berg suggested making contact with that group to be sure efforts
are not being duplicated. Bob Holcomb will talk with one of the starting members and
ask them to contact Chair Lebeau for discussion.
With no other business to discuss, a motion was made (Lockwood/Boles) to adjourn the
meeting at 1:42 pm, with all voting in favor.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Valley Planning Commission 1
October 21, 2014
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
Commission: Chair Betty Hull, Commissioners Doug Klink, Charley Dickey, Kathy Bowers,
Nancy Hills, Steve Murphree, Wendye Sykes
Attending: Chair Hull, Commissioners Klink, Bowers, Dickey, Sykes, and Murphree
Also Attending: Senior Planner Dave Shirk, Planner Phil Kleisler, Town Board Liaison John Phipps,
Larimer County Liaison Michael Whitley, and Recording Secretary Karen
Thompson
Absent: Commissioner Hills
Chair Hull called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. There were 22 people in attendance. Each
Commissioner was introduced. Chair Hull explained the process for accepting public comment at
today’s meeting. The following minutes reflect the order of the agenda and not necessarily the
chronological sequence.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of minutes, August 19, 2014 Planning Commission meeting.
B. Amended Plat of Lots 14, 15, & a portion of Lot 16, Haydens Resubdivision; 1230, 1260, and a
vacant lot, Middle Broadview
It was moved and seconded (Bowers/Sykes) to approve the consent agenda as presented and
the motion passed unanimously.
3. FALCON RIDGE, TBD Red Tail Hawk Drive
A. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2014‐03
B. AMENDED PLAT, LOT 4, GOOD SAMARITAN SUBDIVISION
Planner Kleisler reviewed the staff report. He stated there were two items to review: the
Development Plan, with the Planning Commission as the decision‐making body; and the Amended
Plat, with the Planning Commission the recommending body to the Town Board. The
owner/applicant is the Estes Park Housing Authority, and the lot is zoned RM–Multi‐Family
Residential. He stated the Planning Commission received a very detailed presentation in June,
2014 with the first review of the Falcon Ridge project. The applicant made significant revisions to
the plan in response to recent community meetings with nearby property owners. The Town
Board did approve a fee waiver for development review and building permits earlier this year. A
fee waiver request for the Amended Plat will be considered at the November 25, 2014 Town
Board meeting.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Valley Planning Commission 2
October 21, 2014
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
Planner Kleisler stated today’s report would focus on the revised design. The Development Plan
includes 48 attainable housing rental units on Lot 4. The most significant design change is the
removal of several proposed buildings from the southern property line. The changes include one
building to be located in the southwest corner of the property, approximately 40 feet from the
property line. The buildings along the northern boundary have been pushed to the south. The
purpose of the Amended Plat is to dedicate easements necessary for the development plan. No
property lines will change. Planner Kleisler stated the undeveloped property borders platted
wetlands to the north, multi‐family attainable housing to the east, single‐family housing with a
mix of attainable units to the south, and Town‐owned open space to the west.
Planner Kleisler explained the maximum allowed units was 12 units per acre, using the Attainable
Housing Density Bonus. The applicant has proposed 8.6 units per acre. The architectural
elevations and associated finished floor elevations comply with the building height limitations of
the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC). Impervious coverage allowed is 50%, and the
applicant has proposed 41.78%, well under the limit. The Floor Area Ratio, which calculates the
development’s bulk, is proposed to be 13.66%. This is less than half of the 30% allowed. Planner
Kleisler stated the applicant widened the interior sidewalks to six feet to accommodate vehicle
overhang. This is important due to anticipated heavy sidewalk use. In addition to the removal of
the southernmost buildings, the site will be graded to have a northern slope along that property
line. This will greatly reduce headlight glare on the neighboring homes on Gray Hawk Court. The
revised landscape plan far exceeds the minimum planting requirements. A few species will need
to be changed to comply with the preferred planting list in the EVDC. Planner Kleisler stated the
applicant submitted a Wildlife Study with this revised submittal, and staff provided the following
comments: (1) If construction activity is initiated between April 1st and July 15th, a detailed wildlife
assessment should be conducted; (2) Neighbors would likely object to the removal of fencing on
the westerly portion of the property; however, staff cannot require removal; (3) Staff determined
the wildlife movement would likely be through the wetlands north of the site; (4) The applicant is
not currently planning to relocate the play area; and (5) Bear‐proof trash containers on the site
will be screened with a solid fence. Concerning exterior lighting, Planner Kleisler stated the design
proposes light poles less than 18 feet in height, when 25 feet is allowed. The reconfigured site
moved the parking lot and associated lighting closer to the south. All exterior lighting complies
with the EVDC. Parking is provided along the loop driveway through the site, and over 100 parking
spaces have been proposed. This number exceeds the minimum requirements.
Planner Kleisler stated the application was routed to all affected agencies and adjacent property
owners. One public comment in support of the project was received from the Board of Realtors.
Several agencies provided comments. The applicant received approval for two minor
modifications relating to transportation: (1) A slightly wider driveway opening to accommodate
fire truck turning radii; and (2) A curb cut that does not directly align with the adjacent cut across
the street. This redesign will align with the relocation of the buildings on the north side of the
property, and will not conflict with traffic from Talons Pointe development. It was determined by
staff that a third minor modification request was not needed.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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October 21, 2014
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
Staff Findings
1. The Development Plan application complies with EVDC Section 3.8D Development Plan
Standards for Review, provided that the application is revised to comply with
recommended conditions of approval by staff and affected agencies.
2. The Amended Plat application complies with EVDC Section 3.9E Subdivision Standards for
Review, provided that the application is revised to comply with recommended conditions
of approval by staff and affected agencies.
3. The Planning Commission is the decision‐making body for the proposed Development Plan
and the recommending body to the Town Board for the proposed Amended Plat.
4. Approval of the Amended Plat application will not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare, injurious to other property in the neighborhood, or in conflict with the purposes
and objectives of the EVDC.
Planner Kleisler stated staff recommended approval of the Development Plan and the Amended
Plat, with the conditions of approval listed below. He noted the applicant received the findings
and condtions of approval several weeks ago and had already completed most of changes.
Staff and Commission Discussion
Comments were directed towards irrigation of the landscaping, and the revised width of the
sidewalks.
Public Comment
Rita Kurelja/Executive Director of the Estes Park Housing Authority stated the need for attainable
housing in the Estes Valley is still great, and they actually have a waiting list. The revised design
meets all the requirements of the EVDC with the exception of the approved minor modifications.
It also meets the guidelines of the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan, and the Housing Authority is
looking forward to the development fitting in with the community. The majority of financing has
been secured. The Board of Directors is ready for a positive result from this project.
Dave Lingle/project architect stated they conducted extensive outreach with the surrounding
neighborhood, addressed all concerns, and the end result is the revised design. He stated the
primary concern was related to density. The revised plan shows 48 units, which includes four six‐
plex buildings (stacked flats) and four townhouse buildings containing six units each, mostly two‐
story in design. The overall site will still have a 2000 square foot community building containing a
meeting room, office space, and a semi‐covered patio overlooking the playground. The
redesigned buildings on the north will have decks slightly elevated, overlooking the wetlands
area.
Craig Russell/landscape architect stated the neighbors desired to increase the space between
their homes and the proposed buildings. The designers presented three alternative plans to the
neighbors, and the chosen plan was what was submitted. Decreased density on south portion of
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the parcel and pushed the southwestern most building as far north as possible. The redesign
improved the view corridors for the neighbors (from the previous design), and created as much
buffer as possible by maximizing landscaping on the south side and enhancing the slope to reduce
headlight glare. The revised road layout contains some of the original plan and introduced as
many islands as possible to break up the parking areas. The islands will also decrease the crossing
distance for pedestrians and will slow down traffic.
Jim Pickering/Economic Development Corporation Chair stated attainable workforce housing is
absolutely critical to maintaining economic development in the Estes Valley. He attended the
neighborhood meeting, and found that every attempt was made to accommodate the
suggestions from the neighbors. Neighbor comments included, but were not limited to; this is
acceptable to us; I truly compliment you; you have addressed all our concerns; a really well‐
designed plan; and very accommodating. The revised plans have his and the neighbor’s support.
Public comment closed.
Staff and Commission Discussion
Comments included: the view corridors have been well‐addressed; the Housing Authority should
be commended for considering everyone in this project; very pleased with the revised design.
Conditions of Approval
1. Amended Plat application – Lot 4, Good Samaritan Subdivision, subject to the following
conditions:
a. Compliance with the memo from the Town of Estes Park Community Development
Department dated September 26, 2014
2. Development Plan 2014‐03, subject to the following conditions:
a. Town Board approval of the Amended Plat application;
b. Compliance with the following affected agency comments:
i. Memo from Town of Estes Park Public Works Department dated September 26,
2014
ii. Memo from Town of Estes Park Light & Power Division dated September 23, 2014
iii. Memo from Town of Estes Park Water Division dated September 22, 2014
iv. Memos from Town of Estes Park Community Development Department dated
September 26, 2014
v. Memo from Estes Valley Fire Protection District dated September 23, 2014
vi. Memo from Upper Thompson Sanitation District dated September 26, 2014
It was moved and seconded (Sykes/Bowers) to approve the Falcon Ridge Development Plan
2013‐03 as described in the staff report, with the findings and conditions recommended by staff
and the motion passed unanimously.
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October 21, 2014
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
It was moved and seconded (Bowers/Murphree) to recommended approval of the Amended
Plat of Lot 4, Good Samaritan Subdivision to the Town Board with the findings and conditions
recommended by staff and the motion passed unanimously.
4. AMENDMENT TO THE ESTES VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS
Planner Shirk stated the primary purpose of amending the bylaws was to reformat them for
consistency with other Board/Committee bylaws, as directed by Town Administrator Lancaster.
The existing bylaws were created in 2000 at the time the Planning Commission was created, and
did not follow any specific format. Although there have been periodic amendments, the current
formatting remained the same. Planner Shirk stated some of the proposed changes will require an
amendment to the Inter‐governmental Agreement with Larimer County; specifically, the removal
of specific years of Town/County chair. The document was reviewed in the study session prior to
today’s meeting, and the following changes will be made to the proposed amended bylaws: (1)
replace “Chairperson” with “Chair”; (2) add page numbers and title to bottom of page; (3) Section
II, change “Thursday” to “Tuesday”; (4) Correct lettering in Section II (C to E, D to F, etc.); (5)
Section II.E “Cancellation of Meetings” – specify the Chair may cancel; (6) Section III.B “The terms
of the members shall be staggered”; and (7) Section VII: rename to “Compliance with Town and
County Policies.” to have consistency with all town bylaws. Planner Shirk stated the primary
changes have to do with the term of officers and the switching of the Town/County appointment
of the Chair position. He stated changes also clarify how consent items are handled during the
study session, clarifying when and how meetings can be cancelled, providing an update on
meeting procedures and processes we follow; amending terms of members. He will review the
document one more time for typographical and grammatical errors. Planner Shirk stated the
Planning Commission will vote to recommend approval to both the Town Board and the County
Commission.
It was moved and seconded (Klink/Murphree) to recommend approval of the amendments to
the Estes Valley Planning Commission Bylaws to the Town Board and Board of County
Commissioners as revised and the motion passed unanimously.
5. REPORTS
A. Senior Planner Shirk reported on the Joint Work Session between the Planning
Commission, Town Board, and County Commission held on October 15, 2014. He clarified
that future joint work sessions would contain minimal reports, and those reports would
only put context to the action items needed to move forward. There was brief discussion
about the food cart/truck item, and whether or not the County Commission needed to be
involved in that discussion. Comments made included the County Commission could
provide good comments because food carts/trucks are allowed in Fort Collins; the County
would need to be on board with code amendments because they would need to vote to
approve or deny any amendments to the EVDC; and staff continues to receive requests for
food carts and trucks in the Estes Valley. Planner Shirk stated future meetings will be
scheduled as needed, when there are enough items on the agenda to warrant a meeting,
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probably one or two a year. Comments included: we need to lay out what we want to
work on next year, and what input would be required; a vision for the future may be
helpful. Planner Shirk reported the transportation section of the Comprehensive Plan
needed additional input from the Public Works Department, the Museum, and the Transit
Coordinator. Additional spreadsheet updates are needed concerning traffic. He stated he
needs to meet with Jon Nicholas to get economic data collected from the Economic
Development Corporation (EDC). Attorney White clarified the EDC is a private non‐profit
corporation and not part of the Town. The Town has two seats on the Board, and provides
some funding.
B. Senior Planner Shirk reported on a letter received from the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) concerning transfer of ownership of West Elkhorn Avenue from the
State to the Town. The letter is a request for comment on the land use portion of the
proposal. Currently a state highway and would become a Town road. From a regulatory
perspective, there is no difference. The change would put West Elkhorn under local
authority and maintenance. Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director, stated field crews have
a good working relationship with CDOT. He will push for an overlay of that portion of road
before everything with the FLAP grant project is done.
C. Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director provided an update on the parking structure. The
full package, with all inclusions as originally designed, will be going to bid. The bid
schedule has been structured with line items to obtain an exact breakdown of costs. That
will make it possible to award or remove individual items from the bid package.
D. Upcoming Reviews
1. There have been preliminary discussions about the possible redevelopment of an older
accommodations property in town. An application may be forthcoming within the next
few months.
3. The Salud Clinic has donated a parcel of land to Habitat for Humanity. Staff will meet
with them to discuss potential uses. The lot is currently zoned O‐Office. Staff let them
know neighborhood outreach would be imperative from the start.
4. The YMCA has submitted a Development Plan application for a Mountain Center near
the Lower Cookout area. The building would be the headquarters for all outdoor
activities at the YMCA. A Development Plan is required due to the number of parking
spaces proposed. They also submitted an application for a height variance, which will
be before the Board of Adjustment the month following the Planning Commission
review.
5. The following items were approved by the Town Board on August 26, 2014:
a. The Lodges at Black Canyon Inn Supplemental Condominium Map
b. Estes Park Sanitation District Special Review
c. Stanley Hills Amended Plat
d. Fort Morgan Colony Amended Plat
6. The following items were approved by the Town Board on September 23, 2014
a. Kenofer Amended Plat
b. Park River West Supplemental Condominium Map, Phase XXVI
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7. The following items were approved by the Estes Valley Board of Adjustment on
September 9, 2014:
a. Laurienti Variance
b. McAndrew Variance
c. Sombrero Ranch Variance – This item was a request to stockpile a large area of fill
material on the ranch property, taken from flood deposition at Lost Antlers Ranch
on McGraw Ranch Road. The variance was approved with several conditions,
including a development agreement.
8. The following items were approved by the Estes Valley Board of Adjustment on
October 7, 2014:
a. Whitmore Variance
b. Lauer Variance
9. The vacancy on the Board of Adjustment has been filled by County resident Don
Darling. Don is a home builder and lives in the Windcliff area. He replaces Bob
McCreery, who moved from the unincorporated Estes Valley.
10. The Town was awarded a grant to hire an environmental planner for a two‐year time
period. The grant will pay the salary, and the Town will pay for the benefits. This
person will be under the supervision of Director Chilcott.
11. The Town submitted the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application, which
focuses primarily on the downtown area, and the Community Development Block
Grant‐Disaster Recovery (CDBG‐DR) grant application. The combined total is
approximately $13 million. The criteria for the grants included a benefit cost analysis,
which limited the focus to the downtown area.
There being no further business, Chair Hull adjourned the meeting at 2:47 p.m.
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Betty Hull, Chair
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Karen Thompson, Recording Secretary
Stipulation Agreement - Everest Kitchen LLC dba Famous Eastside Groceries, 381 S. St. Vrain
Avenue, 3.2% Beer Off Premises Liquor License
Town Clerk Memo
1
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: November 19, 2014
RE: Stipulation Agreement - Everest Kitchen LLC dba Famous Eastside
Groceries, 381 S. St. Vrain Avenue, 3.2% Beer Off Premises Liquor
License
Objective:
To approve a Stipulation Agreement with Everest Kitchen LLC dba Famous Eastside
Groceries, 381 S. St. Vrain Avenue, for the sale of alcohol to a minor during a
compliance check on September 25, 2014.
Present Situation:
The Town Board approved Resolution #21-14 at their meeting on Tuesday, October 14,
2014 setting a Show Cause hearing for Everest Kitchen LLC dba Famous Eastside
Groceries, on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 for a violation of the Colorado Liquor Code
Section 12-47-901 (1) (a.5)(I) C.R.S, alleging the Licensee, through its employee, sold
alcohol to a person under the age of twenty-one. The Town Board continued the
hearing to Tuesday, November 25, 2014 as the licensee was not present at the
meeting.
During the past month, staff has been in discussions with the owner of the business.
The owner, Bipin Shrestha, has stated no objections to the fact a violation occurred at
his business and has been cooperative in discussing a Stipulation Agreement.
The licensee was granted a liquor license in December 2012. He has stated to staff the
individual at the store during the compliance check was watching the store for him while
he ran errands. He has confirmed that he has reviewed the laws with his employees
and the need to check identification before selling alcohol. In addition, Mr. Shrestha
also owns the Thai Kitchen next door and successfully passed the compliance check
that was conducted on August 21, 2013.
The establishment failed a compliance check on July 25, 2013 and entered into a
Stipulation Agreement with the Town on September 10, 2013. The licensee stipulated
to a 21-day suspension with 5 days served and 16 days held in abeyance under the
Town’s previous stipulation guidelines.
Stipulation Agreement - Everest Kitchen LLC dba Famous Eastside Groceries, 381 S. St. Vrain
Avenue, 3.2% Beer Off Premises Liquor License 2
Proposal:
On November 4, 2014, the licensee agreed to enter into a Stipulation Agreement.
Through the stipulation process, Famous Eastside Groceries has waived their rights to
a Show Cause hearing before the Board of Trustees in order to determine if a violation
occurred. In reviewing the Town’s new stipulation guidelines, the current offense was
deemed to be a second offense within two years. Famous Eastside Groceries agrees
the violations occurred and has agreed to a 21 day suspension, with actual time served
of 14 days of its 3.2% Beer Off Premises Liquor License as a penalty for the violation.
The 7 days held in abeyance would be suspended on the condition no further violation
occurs during the one-year stipulation period commencing November 11, 2014. The
Stipulation Agreement is attached for the Board’s review. If approved by the Board, the
suspension would be served beginning November 26, 2014 through December 11,
2014.
If the Board does not accept the Stipulation Agreement, the licensee has the option to
withdraw the Stipulation Agreement and hold the Show Cause hearing scheduled for
December 9, 2014 as stated in the Stipulation Agreement under Section 5.
Advantages:
The approval of the agreement reduces the cost to the Town of a Show Cause
hearing and the time in finding a violation occurred, as the licensee has agreed a
violation has occurred.
Those subpoenaed are not required to attend the meeting.
Disadvantages: None.
Action Recommended:
Approve the Stipulation Agreement with Everest Kitchen LLC dba Famous Eastside
Groceries for the underage sale of alcohol during a compliance check conducted on
September 25, 2014.
Budget: None.
Level of Public Interest:
High. The other liquor establishments are aware of the compliance checks and the
penalties being approved by the Town Board.
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny the Stipulation Agreement with Everest Kitchen LLC dba
Famous Eastside Groceries.
Attachment
Stipulation Agreement
Order to Show Cause and Notice of Hearing
BEFORE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, ESTES PARK, COLORADO
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STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
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IN THE MATTER OF:
EVEREST KITCHEN, LLC
D/B/A FAMOUS EASTSIDE GROCERIES
ATTN: BIPIN SHRESTHA
381 S. ST. VRAIN AVENUE
ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517
LICENSE NO: 46-00058-0000
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This Stipulation and Agreement (“Agreement”) between the Board of Trustees,
Town of Estes Park, (“the Town”), acting as the Local Licensing Authority, and
EVEREST KITCHEN, LLC DBA FAMOUS EASTSIDE GROCERIES, 381 S. ST.
VRAIN AVENUE, ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517, LICENSE NO: 46-00058-0000,
(“Licensee”) is offered for the purpose of a settlement of the matters detailed in the
Order to Show Cause and Notice of Hearing attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference. The above-named parties submit and agree as
follows:
1. Licensee and the Town wish to avoid the time and expense of a full
hearing and possible subsequent litigation on this matter.
2. The Licensee represents and states as follows:
A. Licensee is willing to stipulate that the allegations set forth in
Exhibit A are true and correct.
B. Licensee waives the right to a hearing before the Board of Trustees
for the purpose of determining whether or not the Licensee committed the violation.
C. Licensee waives the right to confront witnesses presented by the
Town to establish the said violation and the right to have subpoenas issued requiring
the presence of persons or the production of papers, books and records necessary for
the determination of all issues to be presented to the Board of Trustees.
D. Licensee’s entry into this Agreement is made voluntarily and is not
the result of any undo influence or coercion on the part of anyone.
E. Licensee has had the opportunity to fully consider the
consequences of the Agreement and has had the opportunity to seek advice from its
own legal counsel.
F. Licensee understands that, by entering into this Agreement, the
Board of Trustees will consider the said violations to have been proven and Licensee
hereby waives the necessity of the establishment of a factual basis to support a finding
of said violations.
3. The Licensee agrees to:
(a) a 21-day suspension, with an actual time served of 14 days of its
3.2% Beer Off Premise Liquor License as a penalty for its violation of the
Colorado Liquor Code as set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement. Said
suspension of Licensee’s 3.2% Beer Off Premise Liquor License to take place as
follows:
From 12:01 a.m., November 28, 2014 through 11:59 p.m., December 11,
2014.
(b) The Licensee and Licensee’s permanent employees (as
determined by the Licensee) are required to attend certified T.I.P.S. Training
(Training for the Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol) within 90 days
from the date of the Finding and Order of Suspension. Permanent employees
receiving certified T.I.P.S. training shall train their remaining employees within 12
months from the date of the Finding and Order of Suspension.
(c) The 7 days held in abeyance are suspended on the condition that
no further violations of the Colorado Liquor Code and/or the Regulations of the
Department of Revenue Liquor Enforcement Division occur within the one-year
stipulation period commencing on November 25, 2014.
4. The parties agree that nothing set forth in this Agreement shall prevent or
hinder the Town in considering suspension or revoking Licensee’s 3.2% Beer Off
Premise Liquor License for any violation of the Colorado Liquor Code, subsequent to
the date of this Agreement. However, the Town shall comply with all of the
requirements of the Colorado Liquor Code in any subsequent proceeding.
5. In the event that the Board of Trustees chooses not to accept the terms of
suspension set forth in Section 3 above of this Agreement, the Licensee shall be
permitted to withdraw its entry into this Agreement and proceed to hearing on all issues
set forth in the Notice. If Licensee withdraws its entry into this Agreement, nothing in
this Agreement shall be used as evidence or taken into account by the Board of
Trustees in the hearing on the Notice or in any subsequent proceeding concerning this
matter. In the event the Licensee does withdraw its entry into this Agreement, the Show
Cause Hearing scheduled in for this date and time shall be continued until December 9,
2014 at 7:00 p.m.
6. The persons executing this Agreement for the Licensee have full
corporate authority to execute this Agreement and bind the corporation which is the
Licensee.
7. Licensee and the Town agree that this Agreement shall not be admissible
in any proceeding outside of the Show Cause hearing scheduled for November 11,
2014, at 7:00 p.m., and continued to November 25, 2014.
DATED this ___________ day of ____________, 2014.
EVEREST KITCHEN, LLC
D/B/A FAMOUS EASTSIDE GROCERIES TOWN OF ESTES PARK
_____________________________ _______________________________
Title Police Chief
_______________________________
Town Clerk
BEFORE THE LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSING AUTHORITY
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO
______________________________________________________________________________
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
______________________________________________________________________________
IN THE MATTER OF:
MR. BIPIN SHRESTHA
EVEREST KITCHEN LLC
D/B/A FAMOUS EASTSIDE GROCERIES
381 S. ST. VRAIN AVENUE
ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517
LICENSE NO: 4600058
______________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, it has been made to appear to the Local Licensing Authority, Town of Estes Park, State
of Colorado, that Everest Kitchen LLC, dba Famous Eastside Groceries, 381 S. St. Vrain Avenue,
Estes Park, Colorado 80517 ("Licensee"), has violated the statutes or the rules and regulations of the
Department of Revenue governing its tavern liquor license in the following particulars:
I) Pursuant to Section 12-47-901 (1)(a.5)(I), C.R.S., except as provided in Section 18-13-122,
C.R.S., it is unlawful for any person to sell, serve, give away, dispose of, exchange, or
deliver or permit the sale, serving, giving, or procuring of any alcohol beverage to or for any
person under the age of twenty-one years.
A) It is alleged that on September 25, 2014, the Licensee, through its employee/agent,
Bishwa Bhakta Shrestha, permitted the sale, serving, giving, or procuring of an
alcohol beverage to a juvenile under age of 21 years.
NOW THEREFORE, you are hereby ordered to appear before the local licensing authority
to show cause why your said license should not be suspended or revoked as by law provided.
A Show Cause Hearing is set for November 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the
Town Board Room at 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado.
You are entitled to have an attorney represent you at the hearing. If you should retain an
attorney, you should do so well in advance of the hearing. Once a hearing date has been set, a
postponement will not be granted except for good cause shown. If you should fail to appear at the
scheduled time and place for the hearing, testimony will be taken in reference to the allegations,
upon which evidence your license to operate under the terms of the Colorado Liquor or Beer Code
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may be suspended or revoked.
Please be further advised that if the Local Licensing Authority does find you in violation of
any of the above-cited section(s) of the Colorado Liquor or Beer Code, the Local Licensing
Authority may consider, in selecting the sanction to be imposed against you, any mitigating or
aggravating factors, any prior violations of the Colorado Liquor or Beer Code, as well as any
sanctions previously imposed against you.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order and Notice shall be mailed or
delivered to the above-mentioned Licensee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my hand and seal of my office this ____
day of _____________, 2014.
_______________________________
Town Clerk
Community Development Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Phil Kleisler, Planner II
Date: November 25, 2014
RE: CONDOMINIUM MAP, Supplemental Condominium Map #7, Stone Bridge
Estates Condominiums, 1125 Fish Creek Road, Kingswood Homes/Owner
Objective:
Review of Stonebridge Estates Condominium Map application, submitted by applicant
Mike Kingswood, for compliance with the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC) to
allow sale of the unit.
Present Situation:
The applicant has submitted a
supplemental condominium map
application for Stone Bridge
Estates Condominiums.
The property is zoned RM
Multifamily Residential and is
located at 1125 Fish Creek
Road.
Development approval provided
for a total of fourteen units. To
date, nine of the units have been
built and condominiumized; this
unit represents the tenth unit to
be condominiumized, leaving an additional four units.
Pursuant to state law, condominium units may not be finalized until the units are
substantially complete. Because of this, final supplemental maps will be submitted as
the project builds out. According to the procedure set forth in the EVDC, the Final
Condominium map proceeds directly to the Board and is not reviewed by the Planning
Commission.
The applicant received Town Board approval of a final townhome plat for this property
to create a land subdivision in lieu of the current condominium plat. The final townhome
plat was not submitted for recording for unknown reasons. Therefore, this property will
remain as a condominium. The applicant may resubmit a townhome plat at any time in
the future.
Proposal:
Approval of the supplemental condominium map #7, condominiumizing one residential
unit. The unit is addressed 1125 Fish Creek Road.
Advantages:
This proposal complies the applicable standards of the EVDC, specifically:
Section 3.9.E “Standards of Review” for subdivisions, and Section
10.5.H “Condominiums, Townhouses and Other Forms of Airspace
Ownership.”
Approving the subject Supplemental Condominium Map will allow sale of the unit.
Disadvantages:
None.
Action Recommended:
Approval conditional to compliance with Development Plan 07-09 “Stone Bridge
Estates”.
Budget:
N/A
Level of Public Interest:
Low.
Sample Motion:
I move to Approve (or Deny) the application for the Supplemental Condominium map
#7, Stone Bridge Estates Condominiums, 1125 Fish Creek Road, with the condition
recommended by staff.
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Site Plan
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Alison Chilcott, Director
Phil Kleisler, Planner II
Date: November 25, 2014
RE: AMENDED PLAT, Lot 4 Good Samaritan Subdivision (Falcon Ridge);
TBD Red Tail Hawk Drive, Estes Park Housing Authority/Owner. Planner
Kleisler.
Objective:
Review of the amended plat application for compliance with the Estes Valley
Development Code (EVDC).
Present Situation:
The site currently consists of one undeveloped, 5.5 acre lot zoned RM Multi-family. The
property borders platted wetlands to the north, multi-family attainable housing to the
east, single family residential lots to the south and open space to the west.
Proposal:
Lot 4 was created with the Good Samaritan subdivision plat in 2001. The applicant has
submitted an Amended Plat application to amend this plat of record. The purpose of the
plat is to vacate existing easements and dedicate new easements necessary for the
Falcon Ridge development proposal.
This Amended Plat application is part of a larger application package that includes the
following:
1. Development Plan: The Plan is completely redesigned in response to concerns
from nearby property owners. The largest change to the Plan includes the
relocation of the buildings along the southern property line to the north end of the
site. The Estes Valley Planning Commission approved the Plan at their October
21, 2014 meeting. The project proposes 48 multi-family attainable housing units
along Red Tail Hawk Drive.
2. Fee Waiver Request: This request is for the development review fee of the
Amended Plat application. This item is on tonight’s Board agenda.
Dimensional Requirements: The existing lot exceeds the minimum lot size of 40,000
square feet and minimum width of 200 feet. No change to lot size is proposed.
The shape and orientation appear appropriate for the type of development and use
contemplated. The lots front Red Tail Hawk Drive.
Easements. Easement locations are subject to final review and approval of utility
providers.
Advantages:
Complies with EVDC.
Would advance the purpose of subdivision standards by providing lots of reasonable
utility and livability.
Disadvantages:
None.
Action Recommended:
On October 21, 2014, the Estes Valley Planning Commission made the following
findings:
1. The Development Plan application complies with EVDC §3.8.D Development Plan
Standards for Review, provided that the application is revised to comply with
recommended conditions of approval by staff and affected agencies.
2. The Amended Plat application complies with EVDC §3.9.E. Subdivisions Standards
for Review, provided that the application is revised to comply with recommended
conditions of approval by staff and affected agencies.
3. The Planning Commission is the Decision-making Body for the proposed
Development Plan and the Recommending Body to the Town Board for the
proposed Amended Plat.
4. Approval of the Amended Plat application will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare, injurious to other property in the neighborhood, or in conflict with the
purposes and objectives of the EVDC.
During the October 21, 2014 meeting the Planning Commission voted 6-0 (one
Commissioner absent) to recommend approval of the Amended Plat application with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the memo from Town of Estes Park Community Development
Department dated September 26, 2014.
Budget:
N/A
Level of Public Interest:
Public interest for this project is high.
The Planning Commission received public comment on the Falcon Ridge application
package during their October 21, 2014 meeting; minutes from this meeting are included
as item 1.6 of tonight’s Town Board agenda. One (1) written comment from the Board
of Realtors in support of the proposal was received prior to the meeting. One (1)
member of the public spoke in support of the project during the public hearing.
Sample Motion:
I move for the approval/denial of the proposed Amended Plat of Lot 4, Good Samaritan
Subdivision, subject to the findings and conditions recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Agency memo
3. Proposed Amended Plat
4. Revised Development Plan
To: Jess Reetz
Cornerstone Engineering and Surveying
From: Phil Kleisler, Planner II
Date: September 26, 2014
RE: Falcon Ridge Amended Plat – Findings of Compliance with Estes Valley
Development Code (EVDC)
This written analysis includes only those EVDC provisions that apply to this
development proposal.
Community Development Staff finds the September 9, 2014 submittal:
Complies With:
1. §4.3.B Table 4-1 Permitted Uses: Multi-family
2. §4.3.C Table 4-2 Density and Dimensional Standards
3. §10.4 Lots
4. §10.5 Subdivision Design Standards
5. §10.5.A.1 Relation to the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan: The application
advances several Community-Wide policies, including:
a. Encourage a variety of housing types and price ranges.
b. Encourage housing for permanent residents of all sectors of the
community that is integrated into and dispersed throughout existing
neighborhoods.
The application also advances a key consideration of the North End
neighborhood plan by creating a 100’ wetlands setback.
“Numerous drainages can be found within the planning area, creating
sensitive wildlife habitat. There areas should be preserved from
development and “setback/no disturb areas” established.”
6. §10.5.E.5 Easements
Does Not Comply With (or needs further clarification):
1. Provide referenced easements prior to plat recordation.
The Planning Commission must find:
1) Compliance with §10 Subdivision Standards, as applicable.
2) That approval will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, injurious to
other property in the neighborhood, or in conflict with the purposes and objectives of
this Code.
Community Development Memo
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Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Standards for ReviewMinor Subdivision, Amended Plat (§3.9.E): Subdivisions must demonstrate compliance with the standards and criteria set forth in Chapter 10 “Subdivision Standards.” Recommending Body:Estes Valley Planning CommissionDecision-Making Body:Estes Park Town Board of TrusteesFee Waiver Policy: Compliance with adopted policy.Decision-Making Body:Estes Park Board of TrusteesOwner/Applicant: Estes Park Housing Authority
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Falcon Ridge Development Application66 Units (12/Acre)Two Phases
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Falcon Ridge Development Application48 Units (9/acre)One Phase
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Application PackageItem Decision-Making Body Decision DateOriginal Development PlanPlanning Commission June 17, 2014
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Application PackageItem Decision-Making Body Decision DateOriginal Development Plan Planning Commission June 17, 2014Annexation Agreement Planning CommissionTown Board June 17, 2014July 22, 2014
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Application PackageItem Decision-Making Body Decision DateOriginal Development Plan Planning Commission June 17, 2014Annexation Agreement Planning CommissionTown Board June 17, 2014July 22, 2014Subdivision Town Board July 22, 2014
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Application PackageItem Decision-Making Body Decision DateOriginal Development Plan Planning Commission June 17, 2014Annexation Agreement Planning CommissionTown Board June 17, 2014July 22, 2014Subdivision Town Board July 22, 2014Fee Waiver Request Town Board July 22, 2014
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Application PackageItem Decision-Making Body Decision DateOriginal Development Plan Planning Commission June 17, 2014Annexation Agreement Planning CommissionTown Board June 17, 2014July 22, 2014Subdivision Town Board July 22, 2014Fee Waiver Request Town Board July 22, 2014Amended Development PlanPlanning Commission October 21, 2014
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Application PackageItem Decision-Making Body Decision DateOriginal Development Plan Planning Commission June 17, 2014Annexation Agreement Planning CommissionTown Board June 17, 2014July 22, 2014Subdivision Town Board July 22, 2014Fee Waiver Request Town Board July 22, 2014Amended Development PlanPlanning Commission October 21, 2014Amended Plat Planning CommissionTown BoardOctober 21, 2014November 25, 2014
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Application PackageItem Decision-Making Body Decision DateOriginal Development Plan Planning Commission June 17, 2014Annexation Agreement Planning CommissionTown Board June 17, 2014July 22, 2014Subdivision Town Board July 22, 2014Fee Waiver Request Town Board July 22, 2014Amended Development PlanPlanning Commission October 21, 2014Amended Plat Planning CommissionTown BoardOctober 21, 2014November 25, 2014Fee Waiver Town Board November 25, 2014
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014First Amendment to Annexation Agreement: Background
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014First Amendment to Annexation Agreement: Background
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Public Comments1. Original Plan: Density and Dimensional Requirements (height, setbacks)2. Current Public Comments
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Staff Review: Amended PlatPermitted UseMin. Lot SizeMin. Lot WidthLot Configuration
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Staff Review: Development Plan, Comprehensive PlanEstes Valley Comprehensive PlanThe application advances several Community-Wide policies, including:• Encourage a variety of housing types and price ranges.• Encourage housing for permanent residents of all sectors of the community that is integrated into and dispersed throughout existing neighborhoods.
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Estes Valley Planning Commission Findings1. The Development Plan application complies with EVDC §3.8.DDevelopment Plan Standards for Review, provided that the application is revised to comply with recommended conditions of approval by staff and affected agencies. 2. The Amended Plat application complies with EVDC §3.9.E. Subdivisions Standards for Review, provided that the application is revised to comply with recommended conditions of approval by staff and affected agencies. 3. The Planning Commission is the Decision-making Body for the proposed Development Plan and the Recommending Body to the Town Board for the proposed Amended Plat.4. Approval of the Amended Plat application will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, injurious to other property in the neighborhood, or in conflict with the purposes and objectives of the EVDC.
Falcon Ridge Amended Plat/Fee Waiver; Estes Park Board of Trustees, November 25, 2014Planning Commission RecommendationThe Estes Valley Planning Commission recommends APPROVALof:Amended Plat application - Lot 4, Good Samaritan Subdivision, subject to the following conditions:1. Compliance with the memo from Town of Estes Park Community Development Department dated September 26, 2014.
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To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Alison Chilcott, Director
Phil Kleisler, Planner II
Date: November 25, 2014
RE: FEE WAIVER, Waiver of fees for Amended Plat of Lot 4, Good Samaritan
Subdivision (Falcon Ridge), Estes Park Housing Authority/Owner.
Planner Kleisler.
Objective:
Determine if the application complies with adopted fee waiver policy, and approve or
deny the associated request.
Present Situation:
The Estes Park Housing Authority has submitted a development application package
that also includes the following:
1. Falcon Ridge Development Plan: The applicant has held a series of community
meetings with nearby property owners and revised the proposal to address
neighbor concerns. The Estes Valley Planning Commission approved the
proposal at their October 21, 2014 meeting. The project proposes 48 multi-family
attainable housing units along Red Tail Hawk Drive.
2. Amended Plat: The applicant has submitted an amended plat application to
vacate existing easements and dedicate new utility easements associated with
the Falcon Ridge development proposal. The Planning Commission provided a
recommendation of approval to the Town Board on October 21, 2014. The
Amended Plat application is on tonight’s Board agenda.
The Town Board adopted the Fee Waiver policy in 2012 to support vital community
needs such as affordable housing, assisted living and health care services. The Policy
allows the Town Board to waive in-house fees assessed by the Community
Development Department, including building permit, development review and sign code
fees.
Community Development
Memo
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On July 22, 2014 the Town Board granted a fee waiver request for an amount estimated
at $56,422 to the Housing Authority for development review and building permit fees
associated with the Falcon Ridge project.
Proposal:
The Estes Park Housing Authority is requesting an additional fee waiver of $560 in
development application fees for their amended plat application. Staff have added $200
for the administrative cost of processing this request (per the Community Development
Department schedule of fees), bringing the total to $760.
The attached letter from the Estes Park Housing Authority further describes the request.
The fee waiver policy adopted by Town Board is also attached.
Advantages:
Advantage for the Housing Authority: Reduces cost.
Advantage for the Town: Intergovernmental cooperation.
Disadvantages:
Transfers cost from the Housing Authority to the Town.
Reduces department revenue. Fees cover a portion of the Town’s expense to
process the Amended Plat application.
Action Recommended:
Approve or deny the fee waiver request. The Community Development/Community
Services Committee reviewed this request at their September 25, 2014 meeting. At that
time the Committee forwarded the request to the full Town Board without a
recommendation.
Budget:
General Fund Revenue: Charges for Services — Application Fees - Inside
Account #: 101-1600-341.30-00 ($760)
$760 in reduced revenue. Fees cover a portion of the Town’s expense to process the
applications.
Level of Public Interest:
Low for the fee waiver request. High for the project in general.
Recommended Motion:
I move to approve/deny the Estes Park Housing Authority fee waiver request; or
Attachments:
1. Written request from the Estes Park Housing Authority.
2. Community Development Fee Waiver Policy.
Town Board of Trustees11-25-2014
Development Plan approved by the Planning Commission on October 21, 2014Redesigned the complex 48 Units: 1, 2, and 3 Bedrooms: All RentalsFalcon Ridge
One Bedroom: $ 351-$765Two Bedroom: $ 424-$921Three Bedroom : $ 681-$1063Will serve those who earn between 30%-60% of Area Median IncomeRents
Colorado Housing & Finance AuthorityIncome Tables for 30% - 120% ofMedian Income for Larimer County 2014% of Median Income 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person100 51,500 58,800 66,200 73,500 79,400 85,300 91,200 97,10060 30,900 35,280 39,720 44,100 47,640 51,180 54,720 58,26050 25,750 29,400 33,100 36,750 39,700 42,650 45,600 48,55040 20,600 23,520 26,480 29,400 31,760 34,120 36,480 38,84030 15,450 17,650 19,850 22,050 23,850 25,600 27,350 29,150
•Begin construction approximatelyMarch 1, 2015•Our development team states a 9month construction period•Begin leasing end of 2015-beginning of 2016•Stabilization mid year-ish 2016Timeline
FinancingTax Credit Equity $ 9,658,248 Permanent Mortgage $ 2,000,000CDBG-DR $ 1,800,000Town Fee Waivers $ 56,000Federal Home Loan Bank Grant $ 675,000Total Sources $ 13,514,248Project Cost $ 14,018,000Gap $ 503,752
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 14,018,000Water Taps $ 396,606Sewer Taps $ 426,300Total Taps $ 822,906Fees
•We are asking that you consider waiving of Water Taps in the amount of $396,606Fees
Other EPHA Updates•Estes Park Economic Development Council•Seasonal Housing•Land •Cleave Street Apartments: No Smoking•CAST•Vacancies
The Pines•Purchased with the Town’s assistance in June2006•Borrowed $2,700,000 •Four extensions•Have sold 18 units and have 5 remaining •Today…..
Questions
Local Marketing District Appointments
Town Clerk Memo
1
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: November 21, 2014
RE: Local Marketing District Board Appointments
Objective:
To appoint two Board members to the Local Marketing District Board with the expiration
of Lindsay Lamson and Chris Wood on December 31, 2014.
Present Situation:
Both Mr. Lamson, Town appointment and Mr. Wood, Town appointment, announced
they would be seeking reappointment to the Board for an additional 4-year term. In
October, an official announcement was placed in the local paper and the Town website
for the appointed positions on the Board. The Town received five qualified candidates,
one back out after considering the time commitment, and held interviews on November
14, 2014, with an interview panel consisting of Trustees Norris and Holcomb, and LMD
Board member Bill Almond.
Proposal:
The interview team is recommending the reappointment of Lindsay Lamson and the
appointment of Karen Ericson for 4-year terms effective January 1, 2015 and expiring
on December 31, 2018.
Lindsay Lamson has served one term on the Local Marketing District Board. He has
owned and operated Lamson Properties Management, LLC since 1996 with real estate
investments in Denver and Estes Park as well as San Diego and Palm Springs,
California. He also operates Rocky Mountain Resorts that manages accommodations
of approximately 200 rentals units throughout Estes Park since 2005. Mr. Lamson also
holds a BS in Economics with a minor in International Studies and a MS in Management
with a minor in small business administration. He states in his cover letter that he is
committed to the continued evolution of Estes Park as a year-round destination through
the cooperation of the LMD, Town and local business community.
Karen Ericson has owned and operated the downtown business Serendipity Trading
Company for the past 16 years. She holds a BS in English with a concentration in
Journalism/Professional writing. She also volunteers at the front desk of the Estes
Park Police department weekly, a member of the leadership team for Downtown
Local Marketing District Appointments
2
Business Partners, past president of the Estes Park League of Women Voters, and
served on the Board of Education in New Jersey. She stated in her cover letter that she
is committed to working to both preserve and promote Estes Park.
Advantages:
The positions would be filled.
The reappointment of Mr. Lamson ensures continuity on the Board.
The appointment of Mrs. Ericson would provide a voice from the downtown
businesses and experience in marketing a local business.
Disadvantages:
If the appointments are not made, the positions would remain vacant until the positions
can be re-advertised and interviews conducted.
Action Recommended:
Reappoint Lindsay Lamson and appoint Karen Ericson to the Local Marketing District
beginning January 1, 2015 for a 4-year term expiring on December 31, 2018.
Budget: None.
Level of Public Interest
Low.
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny the reappointment of Lindsay Lamson and appointment of
Karen Ericson to the Local Marketing District beginning January 1, 2015 for a 4-year
term expiring on December 31, 2018.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
From: Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator
Date: November 25, 2014
RE: 2015 Strategic Plan and Objectives
Objective:
To formally adopt the inclusion of the 2015 Board objectives in the Town of Estes Park
Strategic Plan
Present Situation:
The Town of Estes Park has adopted a strategic plan which directs our activities and
use of resources, targeting the key areas the Board has identified as priorities. Each
year the Board adopts annual objectives for the following year. These objectives are
steps toward achieving each longer term goal and the key outcome areas identified by
the Board.
Proposal (including budget if applicable):
That the Board adopt the 2015 Board objectives as part of the Town of Estes Park
Strategic Plan
Advantages:
Provides direction for the Board
Provides direction of allocation of resources
Communicates to the citizens the priorities of the Board
Communicates to the staff the priorities of the Board
Disadvantages:
none
Requested Action and Sample Motion:
I move for the adoption of the 2015 Board of Trustees’ objectives and to incorporate
these annual objectives in the Town of Estes Park Strategic Plan
Level of Public Interest
high
2015 Strategic Plan
VISION
The Town of Estes Park will enhance our position as a premier mountain community
MISSION
The Mission of the Town of Estes Park is to provide high‐quality, reliable services for the benefit of our
citizens, guests, and employees, while being good stewards of public resources and our natural setting.
KEY OUTCOME AREAS
Robust Economy ‐ We have a diverse, healthy year round economy
Infrastructure‐ We have reliable, efficient and up to date infrastructure serving our residents,
businesses and guests
Exceptional Guest Services ‐ We are the preferred Colorado mountain destination providing an
exceptional guest experience.
Public Safety, Health and Environment ‐ Estes Park is a safe place to live, work, and visit within
our extraordinary natural environment
Outstanding Community Services‐ Estes Park is an exceptionally vibrant, diverse, inclusive and
active mountain community in which to live, work and play, with housing available for all
segments in our community.
Governmental Services and Internal Support ‐ We provide high‐quality, reliable basic
municipal services for the benefit of our citizens, guests, and employees, while being good
stewards of public resources
Transportation ‐ We have safe, efficient and well maintained multi‐modal transportation
systems for pedestrians, vehicles and transit.
GOALS (5‐7 YEARS )
Robust Economy
We will work to make Town codes and regulations more user friendly and easier to understand
and use, while ensuring they are effective and enforceable and support reasonable
development. We encourage the new Board of Appeals to look at our regulations and codes and
give suggestions.
The Town encourages events, activities and development that enhance a year round economy
The Town participates as a partner in Local, Regional and State Economic Development Efforts
We will encourage optimal the use of the PRPA/Town fiber infrastructure
We will review the potential redevelopment of areas affected by the FLAP grant
Infrastructure
We will continue to address parking options throughout the Town.
We will continue to pursue grants and utilize available open space funding to develop
connectivity of trails in the Estes Valley in partnership with other local entities as described in
the Estes Valley Trails Master Plan.
We will provide safe access for users to the trail system
We will upgrade the Glacier Creek Water Treatment plant to maintain redundant water
treatment.
Exceptional Guest Services
The Events Center Complex meets the 2013 CH Johnson pro‐forma financial projections
Complete stall replacements at the Fairgrounds
Plan for future upgrades and expansion of the Conference Center
Public Safety, Health and Environment
We will maintain safe and healthy environments on Town owned properties.
We will implement projects and policies which promote sustainability, to improve the quality of
the environment.
We will investigate alternative technologies for recycling and waste management
Outstanding Community Services
We will plan and implement the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Town.
We will increase the capacity of the Senior Center, considering the recommendations of the
Museum and Senior Center Master Plan in coordination with the Estes Valley Recreation and
Parks District Community Center
We will increase the capacity of the Museum, considering the recommendations of the Museum
and Senior Center Master Plan including addressing the need for artifact storage facilities
We will serve as a catalyst to develop available housing solutions for all segments of our
community.
Governmental Services and Internal Support
We will ensure town finances are strong with adequate fund balances and sustainable reserves.
We will maintain a well‐trained and educated town staff.
We will implement an enterprise wide document management system
We will conduct a citizen survey biennially to measure our performance and citizen preferences
Transportation
We will continue to address downtown traffic issues
All of our Town Streets will be classified at a fair condition (~70%) or above
2015 Board Objectives (1 year time frame)
Robust Economy
Revise the sign code to be simpler and easy to understand but retaining the basic intent.
Explore with the public and downtown business partners, options for downtown improvements
and redevelopment (BID, DDA, URA, Etc.)
Coordinate with the EDC on the selection and implementation of options to provide increased
broadband access within the Estes Valley
Continue to participate in local, regional, and state economic development.
Infrastructure
Explore with the public and business partners and the Transportation Advisory Committee, the
option of paid parking in some areas
Start construction of the Visitor's Center parking structure
Complete repairs to utilities due to flood damage.
Make specific implementation decisions for the improvement or replacement of the Glacier
Creek Treatment plan
Complete the environmental studies required for the extension of the Fall River Trail using the
Paul Sarbanes Grant
Repair trails damaged during the flood, utilizing Larimer County open space $ for our match
portion of the funding
Start planning for the use of the Trail sales tax dollars
Develop a sustainable funding plan for facility maintenance
Exceptional Guest Services
Implement the newly adopted strategy for evaluating, recruiting and retaining special events in
the Town, including a strategy for events
Repair the roof at the Conference Center
Public Safety, Health and Environment
Work to restore the streams damaged by the flood and to redefine the flood plains within Town
boundaries.
Complete the mitigation work at the Elm Road Landfill
Continue the program to provide bear resistant trash and recycling receptacles
Consider adopting the dangerous buildings and building maintenance sections of the
International Building Code
Outstanding Community Services
Update the comprehensive plan
Revise the sign code to be simpler and easy to understand but retaining the basic intent.
Define the housing needs and identify potential plans for action.
o Complete an updated housing needs study of the Estes Valley
Develop and adopt a policy for accepting public art, memorials and donations
Continue to work with the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District and the other partners in
the Community Center, to develop and build the Community Center, including the Senior Center
Participate with Rocky Mountain National Park in their 100th Anniversary in 2015
Form a Centennial Celebration Committee
Governmental Services and Internal Support
Implement the capital planning process.
Complete the revision and updating of Board and Administrative town policies.
Transportation
Evaluate and prioritize implementation of Transportation Visioning Committee signage
recommendations
Complete the flood damage repairs to the Fish Creek corridor.
Complete the flood damage repairs to other Town roads.
Complete preventative maintenance activities on Town roads, as adequate funds become
available.
Adopt a plan for utilization of the new sales tax funds for street improvements
Include bike/pedestrian lanes wherever possible along with the street improvements
Complete the reconstruction of Dry Gulch
Begin the Downtown Loop Project, starting with the NEPA process and public outreach
The Town of
Estes Park will
enhance our
position as a
premier
mountain
community .
Robust
Economy
We have a
diverse, healthy
year roundeconomy
We will work to make Town
codes and regulations more user
friendly and easier to understand
and use, while ensuring they are
effective and enforceable and
support reasonable
development. We encourage the
Board of Appeals to look at our
regulations and codes and give
suggestions.
Continue revising regulations and codes,
making them easier to understand and
use, including making it easier for
citizens to find all the codes, regulations
and rules that are applicable to their
particular projects
Modernization of the layout and
readability of the development code
Insure the development code is easier to
use by existing and potential businesses
Revise the sign code to be simpler and
easy to understand but retaining the
basic intent.
The Town encourages events,
activities redevelopment and
development that enhances a
year round economy
Explore with the public and downtown
business partners, options for downtown
improvements and redevelopment (BID,
DDA, URA, Etc.)
We will review the potential
redevelopment of areas affected by
the FLAP grant
We will encourage optimal the
use of the PRPA/Town fiber
infrastructure
Coordinate with the EDC on the selection
and implementation of options to
provide increased broadband access
within the Estes Valley
The Town participates as a
partner in State, Regional and
Local Economic Development
efforts
Continue to participate in county,
regional, and state economic planning.
Participation in Estes
Economic Development Corporation
Participation in NCEDC
Consider the recommendations from
the ULI Resiliency study and the DCI
study results
Infrastructure
We have reliable,
efficient and up todate infrastructure
serving ourresidents,
businesses and
guests
Trails and sidewalks
We will provide safe access for
users to the trail system
We will continue to pursue grants
and utilize available open space
funding to develop connectivity of
trails in the Estes Valley in
partnership with other local entities
as described in the Estes Valley
Trails Master Plan.
Complete the environmental studies
required for the extension of the Fall
River Trail using the Paul Sarbanes
Grant
Fall River Trail Grant
Leverage flood recovery monies
available for trails
Start planning for the use of the Trail
sales tax dollars
Repair trails damaged during the flood,
utilizing Larimer County open space $
for our match portion of the funding
Parking lots and transportation hubs
We will continue to address parking
options throughout the Town.
Explore with the public and business
partners and the Transportation
Advisory Committee, the option of paid
parking in some areas
Start construction of the Visitor's Center
parking structure Visitor Center Parking Structure
Maintain existing parking lots
Utilities
Water
Distribution
maintenance Complete repairs to utilities due to flood damage.
improvements
Evaluate future raw water needs and supply
Treatment
We will upgrade the Glacier Creek
Water Treatment plant to maintain
redundant water treatment.
Make specific implementation decisions
for the improvement or replacement of
the Glacier Creek Treatment plan
L ig h t a n d P o w e r
Maintenance of Distribution System Complete repairs to utilities due to flood damage.
System Improvements
Street light maintenance
Fiber Optics (coordinated with PRPA)
Facilities and Real Property
Building Maintenance and repairs Develop sustainable funding plan for
facility maintenance
Actively manage the Town's Real Property
Custodial Services
Building Improvements
Exceptional
Guest
Services
We are the preferred
Colorado mountain
destination providing
an exceptional guest
experience.
Special Events
Fairgrounds
Continue Redevelopment of Stanley Park
The Events Center Complex will
meet the 2013 CH Johnsonpro-forma financial projections
Complete stall replacements at the Fairgrounds
Events
Town Sponsored events
Event Permitting
Implement the newly adopted strategy
for evaluating, recruiting and retaining
special events in the Town, including a
strategy for events
Events Coordination
Marketing Marketing of Fairgrounds/ Events Center Complex
Conference Center Marketing
Visitors Center
Call in assistance for guests
Assist walk in guests Coordination of Ambassadors Program
Create and distribute information material
Retail sales of limited materials
Conference Center
Future upgrades and expansion of
the Conference center
Repair the roof at the Conference Center
Public
Safety,
Health and
Environment
Estes Park is a safe
place to live, work,
and visit within our
extraordinary
natural environment
Patrol Community Services Officers
Investigations
Auxiliary and volunteers
Emergency Management Business continuity Planning
Dispatch
Criminal Justice Records
Support of the Estes Valley Fire
Protection District
We will implement projects and
policies which promote
sustainability, to improve the
quality of the environment.
We will maintain safe and
healthy environments on Town
owned properties
Playgrounds
Man-made hazards
Natural Hazards
Wildlife
Restorative Justice Mediation Program
Municipal Court
Provide Fair and impartial application of Town codes
sentencing of offenders
Certification of municipal election results
Swear in Town Officials
Waste Management and Recycling
Continue the program to provide bear
resistant trash and recycling receptacles.
Complete the mitigation work at the Elm Road Landfill
We will nvestigate alternative
technologies for recycling and
waste management.
Look into bio-waste digester system
used at the USAF Academy
Code Compliance
Building Safety
Consider adopting the dangerous
buildings and building maintenance
sections of the International Building
Code
Flood Plain Management
Work to restore the streams damaged
by the flood and to redefine the flood
plains within Town boundaries.
Addressing
Outstanding
Community
Services
Estes Park is an
exceptionally
vibrant, diverse,
inclusive and active
mountain
community in which
to live, work and
play with housing
available for all
segments in our
community.
Senior Center and Museum
Museum
Museum operations
Facility rental and meeting space
Hydro plant operation
Senior Center
Meal Services
Meals on Wheels
Take out meals
on-site dining
Programing and Recreational
opportunities
Facility rental and meeting space
We will increase the capacity of the
Senior Center, considering the
recommendations of the Museum
and Senior Center Master Plan in
coordination with the Estes Valley
Recreation and Parks District
Community Center
We will plan and implement the
celebration of the 100th
Anniversary of the Town.
Form a Centennial Celebration Committee
Parks
Streetscapes and Landscaping
FlowersAmerica in Bloom
Irrigation
Christmas Tree Drop
Riverwalk maintenance
Sculptures, public art, and donationsDevelop and adopt a policy for accepting
public art, memorials and donations
Arboriculture programs
Turf maintenance and weed control
Park Maintenance
Park improvementsDevelop and adopt a policy for accepting
public art, memorials and donations
Holiday Decorations
We will serve as a catalyst to
develop available housing
solutions for all segments of our
community.
Define the housing needs and identify
potential plans for action.
Complete an updated housing needs
study of the Estes Valley
Workforce housing
Support for the EPHA
Seasonal Housing
Childcare services
Community Center
Continue to work with the Estes Valley
Recreation and Parks District and the
other partners in the Community Center,
to develop and build the Community
Center, including the Senior Center
Planning and Land use
Long Range Master Planning
We will work to make Town
codes and regulations more user
friendly and easier to understand
and use, while ensuring they are
effective and enforceable and
support reasonable
development. We encourage the
Board of Appeals to look at our
regulations and codes and give
suggestions.
Continue revising regulations and codes,
making them easier to understand and
use, including making it easier for
citizens to find all the codes, regulations
and rules that are applicable to their
particular projects
Modernization of the layout and
readability of the development code
Insure the development code is easier to
use by existing and potential businesses
Revise the sign code to be simpler and
easy to understand but retaining the
basic intent.
Current Planning
Sign Code Compliance
Community GrantsSupport to other entities
Competitive Community Grants
Participate with Rocky Mountain National
Park in celebrating their 100th
Anniversary
Governmental Services
and Internal Support
We provide high-quality, reliable basic
municipal services for the benefit of our
citizens, guests, and employees, while
being good stewards of public resources
Finance
Accounts Payable
Utility Billing
Investments
Accounting/CAFR
Fiduciary FundsFOSH Funds
Budget PreparationImplement the capital planning process.
Grant Compliance
Town "Front Desk" reception
Information Technology
PC Support
Network support
GIS
Telephone Support
Town Clerk
Records ManagementWe will implement an enterprise
wide document management system
Liquor Licensing
Business Licensing
Clerk to the Board
Codification of codes
support for Trustees
Maintain Policies and Procedures
Human Resources
Payroll
TrainingWe will maintain a well trained and
educated town staff.
BenefitsMedical Self Insurance
Purchased Benefits
Recruitment and classification
discipline/ personnel issues
Board of Trustees and Mayor
Town Administration
Strategic planning
We will conduct a citizen survey
biennially to measure our
performance and citizen preferences
Operational Oversight
Preparation and monitoring of the budget
Complete the revision and updating of
Board and Administrative town policies.
Public Information Programs
Community relations
Intergovernmental Relations
Support for Trustees and Mayor
Risk Management
Fleet Maintenance
We will ensure Town Finances
are strong with adequate fund
balance and sustainable
reserves.
Continue process improvement to
Straighten the pipes, faster, better,
cheaper
Transportation - We have safe,
efficient and well maintained multi-modal
transportation systems for pedestrians,vehicles and transit
We will continue to address thedowntown traffic issues.
Begin the Downtown Project, starting
with the NEPA process and public
outreach
StreetsAll Town Streets are classified at a
fair condition (~70%) or aboveStreet maintenance
Maintain streets at the minimum standardCrack seal
Chip seal
Complete preventative maintenance
activities on Town roads, as
adequate funds become available.
Striping
Sweeping
Complete the reconstruction of Dry Gulch Road
Snow Removal
Adopt a plan for utilization of the
new sales tax funds for street
improvements
Incorporate safety considerations with
the school district transportation routes
and plans
Correcting Street Condition, bringing all
roads up to the minimum standard
Include bike/ped lanes wherever
possible along with the street
improvements
Street improvements
Ease of mobility for residents
and guests throughout the town
and specifically to the core
downtown area and access to
RMNP
Transit ServicesRMNP Shuttle Services
Shuttle Services
Evaluate and prioritize
implementation of Transportation
Visioning Committee signage
recommendations
Signs and Wayfindingco o rd in a t e w it h C DO T
Flood RecoveryComplete the flood damage repairs
to the Fish Creek corridor.
Mission
The Mission of the Town of Estes Park is to
provide high-quality, reliable services for the
benefit of our citizens, guests, and employees,
while being good stewards of public resources
and our natural setting.
5 year
goals 2015 ObjectiveOutcome Area
Capital Projects Programs
2015 STRATEGY MAP
2015 strategy map.mmap - 11/20/2014 - Mindjet
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Steve McFarland, Finance Officer
Date: November 25, 2014
RE: Public Hearing – 2015 Budget Adoption
Objective:
The purpose of this memo is to seek approval for the 2015 Budget and its
accompanying Resolutions.
Present Situation:
The following pages contain the necessary documents to adopt the 2015 Budget.
1. Highway Users Trust Fund Public Hearing document – Colorado budget law requires
a public hearing be conducted to discuss how Highway Users Trust Fund revenues
are forecasted to be expended in the proposed budget year.
2. Resolution to Set Mill Levies – The resolution to set the Mill Levy is required in order
for the Town to be able to levy and collect property taxes. The calculation on the Mill
Levy is derived from document DLG-57 (Certification of Valuation by Larimer County
Assessor). A preliminary DLG-57 is issued in late August each year, with the final
DLG-57 issued at the end of November/beginning of December. There is not usually
a material difference between the preliminary and actual DLG-57s. The attached
Mill Levy is calculated using the August DLG-57. If staff receives the final DLG-57
between now and Tuesday November 25th, staff will correct this resolution before the
Board meeting. For 2015, the Mill Levy will be 1.822 (identical to 2014), resulting in
$315,763 to be collected on $173,305,830 in net assessed property value. This is a
decrease from last year of $5,286,190 (~3.0%) in next assess property value, with a
corresponding loss of nearly $11,000 in property taxes. Total taxable assessed
valuation has declined 7% in the past two years.
3. Resolution to Adopt Budget – The resolution to adopt the budget is supported by a
spreadsheet summarizing the proposed revenues and expenditures for the 2015
Budget. Changes from the November 11th, 2014 budget hearing include:
a. Staff has identified several market study adjustments (personnel pay rates)
that had not yet been adjusted. The overall impact is minimal (not material).
b. As previously stated, staff is waiting on the final (usually issued the last week
of November) Certificate of Valuation by the Larimer County Assessor, which
provides information needed to calculate the collectable property taxes. In
lieu of this information, staff has tentative numbers that result in a calculation
(~$315,000) that is less than the original 2015 Budget estimate (~$358,000)
that was reviewed in October. The decrease is the result of a decrease in
total taxable assessed valuation from 2013 to 2014 (presumably flood-
related).
4. Resolution to Appropriate Sums of Money – Once expenditures are approved in #3, it
then becomes necessary to state from where the revenues originate to support said
budget. This resolution lists the expenditure categories by fund, and states that the
revenues/resources within each fund are sufficient to support the expenditure levels.
Proposal:
Staff is seeking approval of the 2015 Budget and its accompanying Resolutions.
Advantages:
The Town will be able to operate within the framework of financial compliance as per
the State Auditor and County Treasurer’s Offices.
Disadvantages:
The disadvantage to not approving a Budget for 2015 is that the Town would be in
violation of State budgetary laws, and the County Treasurer could withhold the Town’s
property tax revenues.
Action Recommended:
Staff recommends approval of the 2015 Budget and its accompanying Resolutions.
Budget:
The entire 2015 Budget is affected/implemented with approval.
Level of Public Interest
Various sections of the 2015 Budget are probably of moderate to significant interest to
different organizations and citizens.
Sample Motion:
The resolutions can be adopted simultaneously.
“I recommend approval of Resolutions __-14 to set the Mill Levy, __-14 to Adopt the Budget,
and __-14 to Appropriate Sums of Money.”
Attachments:
The previously cited Resolutions are attached.
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FINANCE Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham, Board of Trustees, Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Steve McFarland – Finance Officer
Date: November 25, 2014
RE: Public Hearing – 2015 Budget – Adoption ‐ Highway Users Trust Fund
Background
Colorado budget law requires a public hearing be conducted to discuss how the Highway Users
Trust Fund revenues are proposed to be expended in the ensuing fiscal year. The following are
the proposals that are included in the 2015 Town of Estes Park budget:
2015
1. Estimated Revenues: $259,377
2. Estimated Expenditures:
a. Street Improvement Plan $435,000
b. Curb, gutter, sidewalk, guardrail,
Snow removal, plow blades 97,191
c. Vehicles/equipment usage 150,000
d. Traffic control 5,000
$687,191
Expenditures for snow plowing, street maintenance, or any other expenditures directly related
to streets are allowable uses of Trust Fund revenue in the event that any of the above‐listed
projects are not constructed or come in considerably less than budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 29-14
A RESOLUTION LEVYING PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE
YEAR 2014 TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF GOVERNMENT
FOR THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO FOR THE 2015 BUDGET YEAR.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park will adopt the
annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Law on November
25th, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the amount of money necessary to balance the budget for general
operating expense is $315,763; and
WHEREAS, the preliminary net valuation for assessment for the Town of Estes
Park as certified by the County Assessor is $173,305,830.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
That for the purpose meeting all general operating expenses of the Town of
Estes Park during the 2015 budget year, there is hereby levied a tax of 1.822 mills upon
each dollar of the total valuation for assessment of all taxable property within the Town
for the year 2014.
That the Town Clerk is herby authorized and directed to immediately certify to the
County Commissioners of Larimer County, Colorado, the mill levies for the Town of
Estes Park as hereinabove determined and set.
ADOPTED this 25th day of November, 2014.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 30-14
A RESOLUTION SUMMARIZING EXPENDITURES AND REVENUE FOR EACH
FUND, AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,
COLORADO FOR THE BUDGET YEAR BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY OF
JANUARY, 2015, AND ENDING ON THE LAST DAY OF DECEMBER, 2015.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has appointed
Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator, to prepare and submit a proposed budget to the
Governing Body at the proper time; and
WHEREAS, upon due and proper notice, published in accordance with the law,
said proposed budget was open for inspection by the public at a designated place, a
public hearings were held on November 11th, 2014 and November 25th, 2014, and
interested taxpayers were given the opportunity to file or register any objections to the
proposed budget; and
WHEREAS, whatever increases may have been made in the expenditures, like
increases were added to the revenues so that the budget remains in balance, as
required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, THAT:
That the attached budget, as submitted, and summarized by fund, is hereby
approved and adopted as the budget of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, for the fiscal
year ending December 31, 2015, and shall be signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk and
made a part of the public records of the Town of Estes Park.
ADOPTED this 25th day of November, 2014.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
Community Conservation Open Emergency CommunityGeneral Reinvestment Trust Space Response Center TrailsFund # 101 204 211 220 236 238 244RESOURCES Unappropriated Surpluses (est) $4,459,402 $5,642,468 $39,748 $282,114 $10,739 $331,425 $165,713 Revenue sources 11,940,369 389,709 32,500 290,500 52,553 525,525 262,763 Transfers In 1,587,290 520,000 0 0 0 0 0 Property Taxes (not incl above) 315,763 0 0 0 0 0 0Total Revenues 13,843,422 909,709 32,500 290,500 52,553 525,525 262,763EXPENDITURES Current Operating Expense 13,589,197 5,000 66,936 40,460 30,000 0 0 Capital Outlay 15,000 1,691,150 0 500,000 0 0 0 Transfers Out 955,000 0 0 0 30,000 0 0 Debt Service 0 518,632 0 0 0 0 0Total 14,559,197 2,214,782 66,936 540,460 60,000 0 0 TABOR/CRF set aside 436,776 200,000 Remaining Surplus $3,306,851 $4,137,395 $5,312 $32,154 $3,292 $856,950 $428,476Light & Medical Information VehicleStreets Power Water Insurance Fleet Systems Replacement TheaterFund # 260 502 503 606 612 625 635 716RESOURCES Unappropriated Surpluses (est) $1,566,948 $8,357,133 $2,676,426 $561,573 $186,477 $431,376 $2,523,278 $458,453 Revenue sources 1,261,260 14,428,662 4,236,253 2,410,750 301,000 559,427 608,821 600 Transfers In 435,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Property Taxes (not incl above) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Total 1,696,260 14,428,662 4,236,253 2,410,750 301,000 559,427 608,821 600EXPENDITURESCurrent Operating Expense 1,299,064 $12,859,389 $3,270,299 $2,406,250 $393,291 $599,033 $0 $0Capital Outlay 1,600,000 3,497,000 1,113,150 0 20,000 0 765,752 0Transfers Out 0 1,369,127 188,163 0 0 0 0 0Debt Service 0 449,763 404,890 0 0 0 0 0 Tabor Reserve change 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Total 2,899,064 $18,175,279 $4,976,502 $2,406,250 $413,291 $599,033 $765,752 $0 Remaining Surplus $364,144 $4,610,516 $1,936,177 $566,073 $74,186 $391,770 $2,366,347 $459,053FUND LISTING FOR ADOPTING BUDGET (SUMMARIZING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES) FOR EACH FUND FOR 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 31-14
A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND
SPENDING AGENCIES IN THE AMOUNTS AND FOR THE PURPOSES AS SET
FORTH BELOW FOR THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO FOR THE BUDGET
YEAR BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY 2015, AND ENDING ON THE
LAST DAY OF DECEMBER 2015.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has adopted the
annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Law on November 25,
2014; and
WHEREAS, over the course of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015, the
estimates included in the adopted budget have been revised to more accurately
represent the actual revenues and expenditures necessary to operate the government;
and
WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also necessary to appropriate the
revenues provided in the budget to and for the purposes described below, so as not to
impair the operations of the Town of Estes Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
That the following attached sums are hereby appropriated from the revenue of
each fund, to each fund, for the purposes stated.
ADOPTED this 25th day of November, 2014.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
LarimerCountyCommunity Conservation Open Emergency CommunityGeneral ReinvestmentTrust Space Response CenterTrailsFund # 101 204 211 220 236 238 244Operating Expenses$13,589,197 $5,000 $66,936 $40,460 $30,000 $0 $0Capital Outlay15,000 1,691,150 0 500,000 0 0 0Transfers Out955,000 0 0 0 30,000 0 0Debt Service 0 518,632 00000Total $14,559,197 $2,214,782 $66,936 $540,460 $60,000 $0 $0Light & Medical Information VehicleStreets Power Water Insurance Fleet Systems ReplacementTheaterFund # 260 502 503 606 612 625 635 716Operating Expenses$1,299,064 $12,859,389 $3,270,299 $2,406,250 $393,291 $599,033 $0 $0Capital Outlay1,600,000 3,497,000 1,113,150 0 20,000 0 765,752 0Transfers Out0 1,369,127 188,16300000Debt Service 0 449,763 404,89000000Total $2,899,064 $18,175,279 $4,976,502 $2,406,250 $413,291 $599,033 $765,752 $0FUND LISTING FOR APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY FOR 2015 BUDGET
PUBLIC WORKS Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Kevin Ash, PE, Public Works Engineer
Greg Muhonen, PE, Public Works Director
Date: November 25, 2014
RE: Retaining Wall Replacement – 215 Virginia Drive (Bristlecone Inn)
Objective:
Repair the 100 year old damaged rock wall along the Bristlecone Inn property.
Present Situation:
As a result of the September 2013 flood, 25’ of the rock wall along the Bristlecone Inn
property collapsed. Initially this was assumed to be a private property issue, but survey
documentation shows this rock wall exists in the public right-of-way of Virginia Drive.
Public Works prepared a FEMA Worksheet to request assistance with this repair,
however this request was denied by FEMA. Because there was not a structural
component to this rock retaining wall, FEMA Engineers considered this nothing more
than a stacked rock landscaping feature. Currently, Public Works Parks Division has
cleaned up the debris on the sidewalk and stacked the rocks on the property.
On April 10th, 2014 Public Works presented 3 repair options to the Public Safety,
Utilities & Public Works Committee. The Committee directed staff to proceed with
replacement of the entire retaining wall with a $75,000 budget. This was then approved
at the April 22, 2014 Town Board Meeting as a Consent Item.
Design documents were prepared and approved by Public Works. The project was
advertised for 2 weeks locally in the Estes Park Trail Gazette and on the Town website.
The following 2 bids were received:
Osmun Construction Colt & Steel Corporation
Steamboat Springs, Colorado Denver, Colorado
$57,921.70 $174,285.00
Osmun has a local presence and the necessary construction equipment mobilized in
Town.
Proposal:
The Public Works project included design documents for the following scope:
Remove the entire 75’ of existing rock wall and replace with a structural
engineered block retaining wall. Repair all fencing, irrigation and landscaping.
The approved retaining wall design is a Redi-Rock gravity wall system. Massive size
concrete blocks (2400 lbs to 3300 lbs) interlock with a knob and groove technology.
This interlocking connection between the blocks allows the wall to hold back the earth
as a single structure and therefore hold up to a stronger force. This system allows taller
structural walls to be built with less land, less construction time and less cost. Redi-
Rock blocks come in 3 styles – Ledgestone, Cobblestone and Limestone. Ledgestone
was the selected style due to having a color, look and texture that matched the local
region.
The contract is our standard Town construction contract. It includes a schedule that
requires the project to be substantially complete in 20 days from the Notice to Proceed.
Public Works will manage the project in-house.
Action Recommended by Staff:
Public Works recommends award of the contract to Osmun Inc., and recommends
proceeding with construction this year. Construction of this retaining wall project is not
impacted by the winter weather and can be done during the off-tourist season.
Budget:
$75,000 was approved at the April 10, 2014 Town Board meeting and appropriated with
the mid-year adjustment of the 2014 budget. This project is categorized under line item
101-3100-431-25-52 (Walkways/Bikeways).
Level of Public Interest
This repair has a direct impact to pedestrian public safety and the Bristlecone Inn
business.
Sample Motion
I move for the approval/denial of awarding the construction contract for Retaining Wall
Replacement – 215 Virginia Drive to Osmun Inc., in the amount of $57,921.70.
Attachments:
Attached with this memo are sample material pictures and the FEMA Project
Worksheet.
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Reuben Bergsten, Utilities Director
Date: November 25, 2014
RE: Resolution #32-14 Extending Waiver of Utility Monthly Base/Minimum
Charges for 2013 Flood Victims with Homes and Businesses Rendered
Uninhabitable
Objective:
To extend the temporary suspension/waiver of utility monthly base/minimum charges to
assist victims of the 2013 flood who have had structures destroyed or damaged
resulting in the temporary loss of utility service.
Present Situation:
On November 12, 2013 Resolution #32-13 was passed granting temporary suspension
of fixed monthly minimum utility charges for customers who were victims of the 2013
flood who had personal disaster resulting in homes being destroyed or heavily damaged
and temporary loss of utility service. Resolution #32-13 has expired and there still
remains a number of customers who have not been able to rebuild as yet. The Utilities
Department has been asked to consider continuing this suspension.
Proposal:
Proposed Resolution #32-14 has been written to extend the suspension of the monthly
minimum charges for the structures destroyed or are unsafe due to the flood and we are
unable to provide the utility service. The waiver would be retroactive to October 1, 2014,
and will be in effect for up to four (4) years, i.e. October 1, 2018, or when service is in
use, whichever comes first.
Advantages:
This will continue to provide economic relief to people in need.
Disadvantages:
None.
Action Recommended:
Staff recommends Town Board pass the attached resolution extending the suspension
of utility monthly base/minimum charges for victims of the 2013 flood.
Budget:
Minimal.
Level of Public Interest
This action will have an isolated impact.
Sample Motion:
I move for the approval/denial of Resolution #32-14, waiving monthly minimum utility
charges for these specified customers.
RESOLUTION NO. 32-14
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SUSPENSION OF UTILITY FEES
FOR 2013 FLOOD VICTIMS WITH HOMES AND
BUSINESSES WITHOUT ELECTRIC OR WATER SERVICE
WHEREAS, in September 2013, severe flooding in the service areas of the
Town’s Light & Power and Water Enterprises damaged public and private property and
the Town’s utility distribution systems; and
WHEREAS, some homes and businesses were destroyed or damaged and their
electric and/or water service is unavailable; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town’s utility rates, all customers are required to pay
minimum monthly utility fees; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees serves as the Board of Directors for the
Town’s two utilities and has the authority to modify electric and water charges under
special circumstances; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2013, Resolution #32-13 was passed granting
temporary suspension of fixed monthly minimum utility charges for a period of one year,
from October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of Trustees wishes to extend the suspension of
monthly minimum charges for utilities as provided in this Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK as follows:
1. The monthly minimum charges for water and electricity for Town
customers shall be further suspended under the following
circumstances:
a) Any customer whose structure was destroyed or is unsafe, and
their electric or water service is currently suspended due to the
service being unavailable from the Town.
2. These customers shall be required to provide written notice to the
Town of the restoration of utility service.
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3. The suspension of the minimum charges shall be retroactive to
October 1, 2014, and shall be effective until October 1, 2018, or until
the utility service is restored, whichever first occurs.
Dated this _____day of _____________, 2014.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
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Memo
Community Services
To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Bo Winslow, Director of Community Services
Date: November 25, 2014
RE: Rooftop Rodeo Stock Agreement
Objective: Approve agreement with Cervi Championship Rodeo.
Present Situation: Current agreement with Powder River Rodeo has expired and
needed to be bid out.
Proposal: Bids were sent to 8 different PRCA Stock Contractors that have the
capability to produce a rodeo the size and caliber of the Rooftop Rodeo. Three
contractors responded with proposal, Powder River Rodeo, Carr Pro Rodeo and Cervi
Championship Rodeo. The other contractors that bids were sent to were either unable
to produce a rodeo during the timeframe requested or did not send a response back.
Bids were evaluated on the following criteria by staff and Western Heritage:
Contractor Experience – evaluated based on list of rodeos currently under production as
well as references given by other rodeo committees
Stock Quality – evaluated based on stock selected for NFR, Circuit finals as well as what
has been seen at other rodeos and through video presentation
Ability to work within the team concept – evaluated based on presentations given to
committee and observations at other rodeos
Fees
New ideas to continue to make Rooftop Rodeo the best – evaluated based on realistic
ideas that the contractor brings to the Town to both fill the seats and bring the
contestants.
Advantages:
New contractor brings new ideas and energy
o Cervi is planning a tour that would include Evergreen CO, West Jordan Utah
and Estes Park where contestants would have to compete at all three rodeos to
qualify for additional prizes
o Cervi plans on bringing contestants to fill spots that go empty, hence a full show
for the guest
Fee – Cervi charges a fee that is less than what has been paid in the past. (Cervi is
also low bid)
Contract Personnel – Cervi offers an option to continue with some of our same key
personnel
Cervi is a leader in the industry – producing some of the largest rodeos in the nation in
Houston and the National Western in Denver. Cevi brings in sub-contractors from the
Calgary Stampede, Burch Rodeo, J bar J, and Frontier Rodeo; most of whom received
bid packets
Cervi owns over 650 bucking horses and 115 bulls making them one of the largest
rodeo stock companies in the Nation
Staff and Western Heritage feels as though Cervi offers a show that can take the rodeo
into the future by addressing issues from the past and bringing in new ideas that are
cutting edge and thoughtful of all involved.
Disadvantages:
This is a change after 23 years with the same contractor, however staff and Western
Heritage feels as though we are at a perfect time to change and keep moving forward
Things will be different, however staff feels comfortable with the selection and has seen
many Cervi Rodeos and is confident the transition will be seamless.
Action Recommended: Staff is looking for approval of the agreement as presented.
Staff will be at the PRCA Tradeshow next week to move forward with meetings in
regards to new opportunities with this contractor and approval of the contract is an
important piece of this. Staff will work through the details of the contract with Cervi and
the contract amount shall not exceed what is included in the agreement.
Budget:
This money is budgeted in the 2015 budget and will come from the General Fund
Account 101-5500-455.29-18.
Level of Public Interest
Minimal public interest
Sample Motion:
I move for the approval/denial of the agreement with Cervi Championship Rodeo as
presented.
Attachments:
Attachment A: RFP
Attachment B: Town/Cervi Championship Rodeo Agreement
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Attachment A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Stock Contractor for Rooftop Rodeo, Estes Park, CO
October 14, 2014
Background
The Town of Estes Park, Colorado holds an annual PRCA rodeo every July – The Rooftop Rodeo. The
Rooftop Rodeo is an award winning rodeo winning honors of Best Small PRCA Rodeo multiple years
and has been nominated in the top 5 as Best Medium PRCA Rodeo. The Rooftop Rodeo is a small town
rodeo with at big town feel. The rodeo fans come from all over the world with many attending a rodeo
for the first time. The rodeo provides an exceptional guest experience and is family focused.
The Rooftop Rodeo is requesting bids for its 2015, 2016 and 2017 PRCA Rodeo. There will be an option
for 2 more years with a positive evaluation by both Town (Community Services Director/Fairground
Manager) and Contractor.
The Town is required per policy to bid this contract out.
Intent
To provide top quality livestock and sufficient numbers for a six (6) performance rodeo and slack. There
are many other rodeos taking place during this same time frame that are within travel distance. It is the
Towns goal to have the best quality stock possible in order to draw the best contestants - in turn having
less turnouts and a higher quality show. Contractor must be able to plan for growth with this rodeo.
Added money is currently 5K per event, paying both TR. Town is looking to increase purse as well as
highlight SB and BB. The Town intends to stay in Medium size category for duration of proposed
contract. The Town is looking to be the best medium size rodeo in the business. To do this will require
top quality stock and personnel to work with.
Dates
Tuesday, July 7 – Sunday, July 12, 2015
Tuesday, July 12 – Sunday, July 17, 2016
Tuesday, July 11 – Sunday, July 16, 2017
The Town reserves the right to award the contract to the contractor who demonstrates they will best serve
the needs of the Town based on fees, quality of stock and contract personnel and fit for the community.
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Scope of Services
I. Primary Contractor and Sub Contractor
a. Resume
b. Awards – last 3 years
c. List of rodeos and dates currently under contract
d. Contractor shall follow all rules set forth by PRCA and Town
e. List any other options you wish to bring to rodeo not included in RFP.
II. Stock
a. Must have sufficient livestock numbers for seventy-two (72) minimum entries in both BB
and SB. Ninety (90) minimum entries in BR. Timed event cattle-must have sufficient
numbers to accommodate entries. (2009 numbers – seventy-four (74) SW, ninety-two
(92) TR and ninety (90) TD)
b. Must provide list of all sub-contractors
c. Contractor must provide the following:
1. History/Bio of all rough stock in herd - both primary contractor and any subs.
Please include a description of each stock’s NFR and Circuit Finals
qualifications.
2. Supply list of stock scheduled to perform at Rooftop Rodeo each year by Jan 1
i. Contractor will also provide a sub/alternate list in the event of an injury.
3. Town shall work with contractor to make sure best quality stock is being
supplied. Town can request stock be removed from supply list within 90 days of
1st performance.
d. Stock can arrive 12:00 noon on Sunday prior to 1st perf. and must be out by noon on
Monday after last perf. Any deviation from this can be discussed and changes will only
be made if approved in advance.
III. Personnel
a. Must provide the following personnel with top accreditation. Please submit resumes for
each person below. If unknown at time of bid, please list proposed candidates. (Town
shall approve all)
1. Announcer
2. Two timers
3. Rodeo secretary
4. Two bullfighters
5. Two pickup men
6. Sound Technician and music with full sound system – Sound Technician must
use house sound system (speakers) and will also supplement with own system as
approved by Town.
7. Specialty Act/clown – must be politically correct and family friendly
8. Back pen labor –(Resume not needed)
b. Town provides gate, stripping chute, and cattle loading personnel.
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IV. Production
a. Contractor must be present at each performance unless approved otherwise by Town.
b. Contractor is responsible for PRCA events conducted in the arena.
c. Town shall provide conveyance for animal removal and can assist as needed.
d. Production meetings shall be held each afternoon before performance. Meeting shall be
run by Town with Town having final say on production. PRCA rules and bylaws shall be
followed in all circumstances.
e. Contractor provides all necessary equipment, flags, banners, electric eye, chute
equipment, halters, flanks, etc. to produce a top quality performance.
f. Contractor must work with Royalty Coordinator in regards to how royalty is a part of
rodeo. (any disputes will be resolved by the Town)
V. Insurance
a. Contractor shall provide comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum policy
limits of One Million and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000,000) for each occurrence and One
Million and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000,000) aggregate. The Policy shall include coverage for
contractual employee’s acts), contractual and independent contractors. The Town of
Estes Park shall be named as additional insured on this policy.
VI. Proposal Content
a. Proposal should be “all inclusive” and/or broken out. In the past we have had an all-
inclusive agreement and would like to look at that again as well as have it broken out if
the Town decides to start contracting some of their own production. So with that said,
send a proposal that is the entire production and also include one that is just the stock,
pickup men and bullfighters.
b. In either situation the Town would look at a per animal fee on timed event cattle. With
cattle prices changing and entries unknown, the Town feels this to be the best way to bid
this.
1. Bid per animal needed for rodeo
i. This can be adjusted each year with cattle prices fluctuating.
a. Please specify your intentions with this.
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Proposals must be received by mail no later than noon on November 14, 2014. Proposals will be
opened at 1:00 on November 14, 2014. Please submit proposals to:
Bo Winslow
Director of Community Services
P.O. Box 1967
Estes Park, CO 80517
Direct all questions concerning this request to:
Bo Winslow
Director of Community Services
Town of Estes Park
970-586-6104
Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, stock quality, fees and ability to work within the team
concept. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The Town will notify all contractors
of proposed successful candidate by November 21, 2014, with Town Board approval by next available
Town Board meeting.
Please use attached bid sheet.
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 25th day of November, 2014
between the TOWN OF ESTES PARK, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred
to as "Town" and Cervi Championship Rodeo hereinafter referred to as "Cervi".
WITNESSETH:
1. Cervi shall produce for Town a rodeo as further described on Attachment A,
incorporated herein by this reference, to include six (6) performances and slack, commencing on the
7th day of July, 2015 at The Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park, Colorado. Performances
shall be as follows:
No. of Shows Dates Time
1 July 7, 2015 7:30 P.M.
1 July 8, 2015 7:30 P.M.
1 July 9, 2015 7:30 P.M.
1 July 10, 2015 7:30 P.M.
1 July 11, 2015 7:30 P.M.
1 July 12, 2015 7:30 P.M.
Cervi shall also produce a rodeo to include six (6) performances in July of 2016 and 2017
under the terms and conditions of this Agreement pending budget appropriation by Town Board. The
Town shall notify Cervi on or before October 1, 2015 of the specific dates and times for the 2016
performances and on or before October 1, 2016 of the specific dates and times for the 2017
performances. The Town shall have the option to extend this Agreement for an additional two (2)
years (2018 & 2019). The Town shall exercise its option to extend this Agreement for 2018 &
2019 by giving Cervi written notice by October 1, 2017.
2. Cervi shall furnish all supervision, quality stock, personnel and equipment necessary
for the seven (7) major rodeo events, including but not in limitation thereof the following: pickup
men, timekeepers, arena directors, rodeo equipment, arena secretary, announcer, sound person and
sound equipment, arena and chute help, rodeo music, 2 bullfighters, and a specialty act to also
perform as the barrel man. The Town shall furnish chutes, rodeo grounds, and approved PRCA
Rodeo Judges. All personnel and equipment shall be subject to the approval of Town and the
Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and shall comply with said
Association's rules and regulations. Rodeo agrees that quality stock shall be stock of the same
quality and condition of stock provided at other rodeos in the Mountain States Circuit during the
term of this Agreement.
3. It is agreed by Cervi that Binion Cervi or Chase Cervi shall be in attendance for all
six performances, including slack.
4. Town shall deliver to Cervi, one day prior to the start of the first performance,
prize money which is to be disbursed by Cervi. Prize money in 2015 shall be $40,000 which is
$5,000 per event (paying both Team Ropers). Cervi shall collect all the Contestants entry fees. All
prize money agreements are to be subject to the approval of said Professional Rodeo Cowboys
Association. In the event that the number of shows are increased or decreased by the Town, the
amount of prize money shall be adjusted on a pro-rata basis.
5. Town shall pay to Cervi for the production of said Rodeo, as herein agreed, the sum of
Sixty nine thousand fifty dollars ($69,050) plus timed event cattle at thirty five dollars ($35) per run,
to be paid upon complete performance of 2015 Rodeo.
6. Town agrees to furnish the facilities at The Fairgrounds at Stanley Park for the
Rodeo.
7. Town shall arrange for an ambulance at the rodeo grounds during all contests.
8. Town shall have the overall authority, control and supervision of The Fairgrounds at
Stanley Park, except the production of the rodeo portion thereof, as hereinabove provided, which
shall be under the sole supervision, control and responsibility of Cervi.
9. Cervi shall provide comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum policy
limits of One Million and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000,000) for each occurrence and One Million and
00/100 Dollars ($1,000,000) aggregate. The policy shall be applicable to all premises and operations.
The policy shall include coverage for bodily injury, broad form property damage, personal injury
(including coverage for contracted employee's acts), contracted and independent contractors. The
Town shall be named as additional insured on this policy.
Cervi shall procure and keep in force during the duration of this Agreement a policy of
comprehensive automobile liability insurance insuring Cervi and naming the Town as an additional
insured against any liability for personal injury, bodily injury, or death arising out of the use of motor
vehicles and covering operations on or off the site of all motor vehicles controlled by Cervi which are
used in connection with the rodeo, whether the motor vehicles are owned, non-owned, or hired, with a
combined single limit of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).
During the term of this Agreement, Cervi shall procure and keep in force workers'
compensation insurance and all other insurance required by any applicable law.
Cervi shall furnish certificates evidencing the above insurance requirements including the
addition of the Town as additional insured on the general comprehensive liability and automobile
policies, as least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the rodeo.
The parties to this Agreement understand and agree that the Town is relying on, and does
not waive, by any provisions of this Agreement, the monetary limitations or terms (presently
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$350,000.00 per person and $990,000.00 per occurrence) or any other rights, immunities, and
protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, 24-10-101 et. seq., C.R.S., as
from time to time amended or otherwise available to the Town or Any of its officers, agents or
employees.
Cervi understands and agrees that they are an independent contractor under the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. As such, they are not entitled to unemployment or insurance benefits
through the Town. Also, Cervi understands and agrees that they are solely responsible for all Federal
and State Income Tax, FICA taxes and Unemployment Insurance taxes.
11. All notices, demands or other documents required or desired to be given, made or
sent to either party, under this Agreement shall be in writing, shall be deemed effective upon mailing
or personal delivery. If mailed, said notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid registered mail as
follows:
The Town of Estes Park
Attn: Bo Winslow
P. 0. Box 1967
Estes Park, CO 80517
Cervi Championship Rodeo
Attn: Binion Cervi
PO Box 1930
Greeley CO 80632
12. In the event that there is a default under any terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the non-defaulting party shall give the defaulting party ten (10) days’ notice in writing of
said default. If said default is not cured within said ten (10) day period, then the non-defaulting
party shall be entitled to all damages incurred by the non-defaulting party as a result of said default,
including an action for specific performance. Said damages shall include all reasonable attorney's
fees and court costs incurred by the non-defaulting party.
13. Cervi agrees to include the Town on all releases or waivers of liability obtained by
Cervi from the participants, contestants, and/or exhibitors of said show, with Town to be released in
the same manner as Cervi. Cervi agrees to furnish to the Town a copy of the waiver or release form
which Cervi intends to use for said purpose.
14. Cervi agrees that Town shall not be liable for any injuries, sickness or damage to
any of Cervi’s employees, livestock or personal property, and Cervi agrees to indemnify and to
hold Town harmless therefrom and from any third-party claims for loss, damage, sickness or injury
caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by Cervi, its employees, agents or
animals, or caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly in any manner whatsoever by
the herein agreed upon performances by Cervi. Said indemnification shall include all reasonable
attorney fees and costs incurred by the Town resulting from any third party claim.
15. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and shall not be
amended by either of the parties hereto without written consent of the other party.
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16. This Agreement shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of this parties
hereto, their successors and assigns.
17. The Town shall have the option of extending this contract for two additional one
year periods for 2018 and 2019. The Town shall give Cervi written notice on or before October 1,
2017 of its intention to extend this Agreement for 2018 and on or before October 1, 2018 of its
intention to extend this Agreement for 2019. Also, on or before said October 1st date, the Town
shall include within its written notice the date and times of performances.
18. Payment to Cervi for the production of the rodeo for 2015 will be $69,050 plus $35 per
run on timed event cattle. A 3% increase will be allowed each year for contracts following 2015. All
other terms and conditions of this Agreement shall remain the same as stated. Nothing herein shall
constitute a multiple fiscal year obligation pursuant to the Colorado Constitution, Article X, Section 20.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Town's obligations under this Agreement
are subject to annual appropriation by the Town Board. Any failure of the Town Board annually to
appropriate adequate monies to finance the Town's obligations under this Agreement shall terminate this
Agreement at such time as such then-existing appropriations are to be depleted. Notice shall be given
promptly to Cervi of any failure to appropriate such adequate monies.
19. Work By Illegal Aliens Prohibited. The Contractor certifies that the Contractor shall
comply with the provisions of CRS 8-17.5-101, et seq. The Contractor shall not knowingly employ or
contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this contract or enter into a contract with a
subcontractor that knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform work under this
contract. The Contractor represents, warrants, and agrees that it (i) has verified that it does not employ
any illegal aliens, through participation in the Basic Pilot Employment Verification Program
administered by the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security, or (ii)
otherwise will comply with the requirements of CRS 8-17.5-102(2)(b)(I). The Contractor shall comply
with all reasonable requests made in the course of an investigation by the Colorado Department of
Labor and Employment. If the Contractor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or
CRS 8-17.5-101, et seq., the Town may terminate this contract for breach of contract, and the
Contractor shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to the Town.
If the Contractor obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under this
contract knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, the Contractor shall:(a.) Notify the
subcontractor and the Town within three days that the Contractor has actual knowledge that the
subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien; and (b.) terminate the subcontract with
the subcontractor if within three days of receiving the notice required pursuant to sub-paragraph (a)
above, the subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien, unless the
subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or
contracted with an illegal alien.
20. Assignability. Cervi shall not assign this Agreement without the Town's prior
written consent.
21. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of Colorado, and venue shall be in the County of Latimer, State of Colorado.
22. Survival Clause. The "Indemnification" provision set forth in this Agreement shall
survive the completion of the Services and the satisfaction, expiration, or termination of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have subscribed their names the day and year first
above written.
___________________________________________
Mayor
___________________________________________
Binion Cervi
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Bid Submittal Sheet for Stock Contract for Rooftop Rodeo
Please fill in this sheet and attach to proposal submitted
Below references RFP section VI, paragraph a. & b.
All‐inclusive – Entire Production
2015 All‐inclusive price – (not including Cattle) _____________
2015 Timed Event Cattle price_____________
% increase each year (do not include Cattle) ___________
Broken Out
2015 Rough Stock Only fee (include Pickup Men and Bull Fighters) (do not include Cattle) ____________
2015 Timed Event Cattle price___________
% increase each year (do not include Cattle) ___________
Town Clerk Memo
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To: Honorable Mayor Pinkham
Board of Trustees
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: November 21, 2014
RE: Resolution # 33-14 –Scheduling a Special Municipal Election – February
3, 2015
Objective:
To officially set a special election on February 3, 2015 per state statute, determine
election method (poll vs. mail ballot) and identify the Town Clerk as the Designated
Election Official.
Present Situation:
The Town Board at their November 11, 2014 meeting voted unanimously directing staff
to prepare a resolution setting a special election for February 3, 2015, pursuant to CRS
29-27-201 to restore the Town’s option to provide some level of broadband internet
services to the citizens of Estes Park.
Proposal:
The Town Attorney and Town Clerk have prepared the attached resolution outlining a
Special Municipal Election for Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
In the past, the Town Board by Resolution has designated the Town Clerk to be the
Designated Election Official for the Town of Estes Park, thereby giving authority to
complete all aspects of the Municipal election. As the State of Colorado is a mail ballot
state and the Town sees a higher voter turnout with mail ballot elections, staff
recommends the election be held as a mail ballot election run by the Town Clerk’s office
under Title 31 of the state statute.
Advantages:
- Passage of the resolution allows for the election
- A mail ballot election has a higher voter turnout.
Disadvantages:
None.
Action Recommended:
Approve Resolution 33-14 to allow for a special election on February 3, 2015.
Resolution # 03-14 – Officially Scheduling Regular Municipal Election – April 1, 2014 2
Budget:
The election cost were budgeted at a cost $15,000.
Level of Public Interest:
Low
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny Resolution #33-14.
Attachments:
Resolution #33-14
RESOLUTION NO. 33-14
WHEREAS, Article 27 of Title 29 of the Colorado Revised Statutes requires that
before the Town may engage or offer to engage in providing cable television,
telecommunication service or advanced services, an election shall be called on whether
or not the Town shall provide cable television, telecommunication service or advanced
services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined, through the adoption of this
Resolution, to call a special municipal election on February 3, 2015, for the purpose of
submitting to the electors of the Town a ballot question on whether or not the Town shall
have the right to provide all services restricted since 2005 by Article 27 of Title 29 of the
Colorado Revised Statutes described as “advanced services,” “telecommunications
services” and “cable television services”; and
WHEREAS, Section 31-10-108 C.R.S. requires the special municipal election to
be held on any Tuesday; and
WHEREAS, it is the decision of the Board of Trustees, by the adoption of this
Resolution, to hold the special municipal election on February 3, 2015, pursuant to the
applicable provisions of Titles 10 & 11 of Article 31 of the Colorado Revised Statutes;
and
WHEREAS, Section 31-10-401, C.R.S., allows the Board of Trustees to delegate
to the Town Clerk the authority and responsibility to appoint the Judges of Election; and
WHEREAS, Section 31-11-111 (2) C.R.S. allows the Board of Trustees to fix a
ballot title for this ballot question.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
1. That a special municipal election shall be held on Tuesday, February 3,
2015.
2. That the special municipal election shall be a mail ballot election pursuant
to the applicable provisions of the Colorado Statutes.
3. That the Global Electronic Voting System “ACCUVOTE” shall be used in
the special municipal election.
4. That the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to perform
all acts and functions necessary for the use of such voting equipment as
required by the laws of the State of Colorado pertaining thereto.
5. That pursuant to Section 31-10-401, C.R.S., the Board of Trustees
delegates to the Town Clerk the authority and responsibility to appoint the
Judges of Election.
6. That the Judges of Election shall receive for their services the sum of
$10/hour up to a maximum of $150.00/day, and $20.00/ea. for Judges
Training School.
7. That the Town Clerk shall, at the expense of the Town, arrange for such
materials and supplies for such election as may be necessary.
8. The following ballot question shall be placed on the ballot for the special
municipal election on February 3, 2015:
Shall the Town of Estes Park, without increasing taxes, reestablish
the Town’s right to provide all services restricted since 2005 by Title
29, Article 27 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, described as
“advanced services,” “telecommunications services” and “cable
television services,” including any new and improved high bandwidth
services based on future technologies, utilizing community owned
infrastructure including, but not limited to, the existing fiber optic
network, either directly or indirectly with public or private sector
partners, to potential subscribers that may include
telecommunications service providers, residential or commercial
users within the Town and the service area of the Town’s light and
power enterprise?
DATED this day of 2014.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk