HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Study Session 2019-07-09RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado July 9,2019
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
Board Room in said Town of Estes Park on the gth day of July,2019.
Board:Mayor Jirsa,Mayor Pro Tern Walker,Trustees Bangs,
Cenac,Martchink,Norris and Zornes
Attending:Mayor Jirsa,Mayor Pro Tern Walker,Trustees Bangs,
Cenac,Martchink,Norris and Zornes
Also Attending:Town Administrator Lancaster,Assistant Town Adrninistrator
Machalek,Town Attorney White and Recording Secretary
Disney
Absent:None
Mayor Pro Tern Walker called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.Mayor Jirsa arrived at
5:46 p.m.
FUND BALANCE POLICY.
Director Hudson presented Policy 660 —Fund Balance.The Town Board has expressed
interest in reviewing the fund balance reserves,specifically the General Fund
requirement to maintain a 20%fund balance reserve.Based upon current projections,
increasing the reserve to 25%could be achieved in 2019 with minimal impact to the
2020 budget.Staff sought direction regarding the increase to the General Fund reserve
balance and any restrictions or earmarks to be placed on the use of the reserve funds.
The Board discussed earmarks for housing and childcare and potential financial
repercussions from disaster situations such as the 2013 flood.It was determined to
bring forward revised Policy 660 —Fund Balance on July 23,2019 to increase the
reserve to 25%.Further discussion on earmarks would occur during the 2020 budgeting
process.
DISCUSSION OF RECREATIONAL USES CURRENTLY IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS.Director Hunt presented proposed changes to the Park and Recreational
Facilities code amendment.The Town Board previously had concerns about how
existing Park and Recreational Facilities in residential zoning districts would be handled
in draft code amendments.Due to the concerns staff recommended allowing Park and
Recreational Facility uses in residential zoning districts thru an Si Special Review.The
Board discussed process,requirements,and differences between Si and S2 Special
Reviews,previous residential recreation uses for museums and private schools,and
previous drafted code amendments.It was determined to further discuss recreational
uses at the July 23,2019 Study Session and review code amendments at the July 23,
2019 Town Board meeting.
REVIEW DRAFT ORDINANCE FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.Manager
Hook presented the draft ordinance for floodplain management.Following discussion of
the proposed revisions to the Town’s floodplain regulations,staff prepared for review
revised draft regulations to replace §17.28 of the Estes Park Municipal Code.The Board
discussed participation in the Community Rating System,the Town Board acting as
judge on variance requests as opposed to the Estes Valley Board of Adjustment per
§17.28.140 of the municipal code,and the FEMA schedule of compliance for floodplain
management.It was determined to bring the ordinance to a Town Board meeting
following FEMA review of the ordinance.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town Board Study Session —July 9,2019 —Page 2
TRUSTEE &ADMINSTRATOR COMMENTS &QUESTIONS.
None.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
Town Administrator Lancaster stated the discussion with Town Prosecutor and
Municipal Judge would be scheduled for August 27,2019.Mayor Jirsa suggested the
Board attend court the first Wednesday of the month to view its progress.
There being no further business,Mayor Jirsa 6:20 p.m.
ing Secretary