HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2019-11-12Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,November 12,2019
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 12th day of November,2019.
Present:Todd Jirsa,Mayor
Ron Norris,Mayor Pro Tern
Trustees Carlie Bangs
Eric Blackhurst
Marie Cenac
Patrick Martchink
Ken Zornes
Also Present:Travis Machalek,Town Administrator
Dan Kramer,Town Attorney
Kimberly Disney,Recording Secretary
Absent:None
Mayor Jirsa called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.and all desiring to do so,recited the
Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
It was moved and seconded (Norris/Zomes)to approve the Agenda,and it passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Gini Page/Town citizen spoke regarding the Joint Meeting scheduled November 14,2019
and stated it would not make sense to separate the joint planning area in the Estes Valley,
it negates the notion of one plan,one valley.
Cathy Alperrrown citizen spoke on behalf of the Community Recycling Committee and
thanked the Town for their efforts and consideration of funding glass recycling.
Wayne Park/County citizen,Stephen Johnson/County citizen,Reed Woodford/Town
citizen,Todd Plummer/Town citizen,Glenn Case/County citizen,and Adam
Fisher/Boulder citizen spoke in favor of the Thumb Open Space project regarding the
beauty of the land,reasonable costs associated with the acquisition,improved trails,
conservation,wildlife,recreation and science education.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Martchink stated the Antique Road Show would be coming to Estes Park in
January,2020.
Trustee Cenac stated the Rooftop Rodeo was awarded the Best Large Rodeo at the
Mountain States Rodeo.The Rooftop Rodeo would also be considered as a medium
sized rodeo at The National Final Rodeo.
Trustee Bangs announced the birth of her daughter Margo West born October 1,2019.
Trustee Zornes attended the Larimer County Behavioral Health Policy Council November
4,2019 and recommendations have been made and approved for allocation of 2019
funds;2020 funds are expected to reach approximately $2 million.The Open Lands
Advisory Board meets November14,2019.Trustee Zornes recognized Veteran’s day and
thanked active and retired military members for their service.
Trustee Blackhurst stated the Estes Park Housing Authority would meet November 13,
2019.He also clarified the Colorado Department of Transportation oversees state
highways not the Town Board.
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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Policy Governance Monitoring Report Policy 3.3 Financial Planning —Town Administrator
Machalek stated the policy must be reviewed quarterly and reported compliance in all
areas.
Town Administrator Machalek requested the Board provide a letter to Senator Cow
Gardner in support of Rocky Mountain Conservancy donation of 40 acres of land to Rocky
Mountain National Park.The Board determined to provide the requested letter.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1.Bills.
2.Town Board Minutes dated October 22,2019 and Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated October 22,2019.
3.Revisions to the Intergovernmental Agreement Between Fort Collins,Longmont,
Loveland and Platte River Power Authority for Demand Side Management and
Distributed Energy Resource Program Partnership.
4.Acceptance of Town Administrator Policy Governance Monitoring Report.
It was moved and seconded (MartchinWCenac)to approve the Consent Agenda,
and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.PUBLIC HEARING —2020 BUDGET.
Mayor Jirsa opened the public hearing.Director Hudson presented the proposed
2020 budget,including the intended uses of the Highway User Trust Fund
revenues received from the State of Colorado.The proposed budget was
presented to the Town Board during study sessions held on October 18 and 25,
2019 and all changes have been reflected in the budget for the Board’s
consideration.The primary focus was to balance ongoing expenses with General
Fund revenues due to operational changes and additional staffing,programs,and
pay increases.Thus many strategic plan objectives requested were not able to be
funded.The budget would include an increase to the estimated 2020 Genera!Fund
Balance to 27.7%,a 2%merit,the new Town Attorney department,and base
funding for startup of new paid parking function.The Board discussed funds for
new employees in the Water division,and requested staff review the installation of
highspeed charging stations at the Visitors Center.
Ann Wise/Town citizen and Michael Bryson/Town citizen spoke against the Thumb
Open Space regarding four conservation easements already in place to protect the
land,reallocation of funds to other needs such as the Fall River Trail,lack of
neighborhood notification,access to the open space through neighborhoods,
increased traffic and concerns with management of the space.
Johanna Dardenifown citizen spoke regarding the repaving of cinder block
parking in Bond Park and stated colored paving would be unecessary,it does not
allow water to be absorbed by the land,and requested the Town should use a
more permeable material.
Walter Borneman/Town citizen,Erik Murdock/County citizen,Esther
Rivera/County citizen,Kenzie Schmidt/County citizen,and Jeffrey
Boring/Executive Director of Estes Valley Land Trust spoke in favor of the Thumb
Open Space regarding outdoor education,land conservation,public access,
stewardship,recreation and previous conservation of Knoll-Willows Open Space.
Annie Davies/CEO of Larimer County United Way thanked the Town for their
ongoing relationship,consideration,and support of the funding request.She stated
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the 2-1-1 Hotline,providing support and resources to community members,has
been succesful.
Kathy Whitacre/Program Coordinator of Partners Mentoring Youth thanked the
Town for their support and consideration of the funding request.
Sue Yowell/Executive Director of the Estes Park Learning Place thanked the Town
for their support and consideration of the funding request.
Curtis Kelly/President of Estes Park Museum Friends &Foundation and Patricia
Washburn/Town citizen thanked the Town for their consideration and support of
the Museum proposal for audio and video recording equipment,which would allow
for the collection of oral histories.
Mayor Jirsa closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded
(Norris/Martchink)to continue the public hearing to November 26,2019,and it
passed unanimously.
2.FEE WAIVER REQUEST,420 STEAMER DRIVE,BUILDING DIVISION FEES,
ALARADO PROPERTIES,LLC.Director Hunt presented the fee waiver request
to waive building division fees on the employee housing component of the Alarado
Business Park development.The total permit and plan review fees for the
employee housing component of the project were in excess of $16,819 and staff
recommends a waiver of $18,000.The request would provide attainable housing
and meets requirements of Policy 402 Fee Waiver.The Board discussed how fees
were calculated for this specific project,reimbursement complications and
reevaluating Policy 402.Applicant represenative Glenn Malpiede spoke regarding
the number of housing units,the timeline of the request,and the full cost of fees
required for the development.It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Norris)to
approve the Fee Waiver Request for 420 Steamer Drive in the amount of
$18,000,and it passed with Mayor Jirsa voting “no”.
3.FEE WAIVER REQUEST,420 STEAMER DRIVE.BUILDING DIVISION FEES,
ESTES PARK HEALTH/ALARADO PROPERTIES,LLC.Trustee Martchink
recused himself and Director Hunt presented the fee waiver request to waive
building division fees on the Alarado Business Park Urgent Care Clinic.The total
permit and plan review tees for the clinic were estimated to $12,245 and staff
recommends a waiver of $13,470 to cover potential overages.The project would
provide convenient and affordable health services to underserved Estes Valley
residents and meets requirements of Policy 402.The Board discussed restrictions
built into the lease and potential changes to future leases,public interest,and
future fee waivers.Applicant representative Tim Cashman Chief Financial Officer
for Estes Park Health spoke regarding investment in the community,providing a
cheaper healthcare option for residents,and the services which will be provided.
It was moved and seconded (Norris/Zomes)to approve the Fee Waiver
Request for 420 Steamer Drive in the amount of $13,470,and it passed with
Mayor Jirsa and Trustee Cenac voting “no”and Trustee Martchink “abstaining”.
4.RESOLUTION 36-19 HISTORICAL SIGN APPROVAL,TROUT HAVEN GOLF
COURSE,840 MORAINE AVENUE,LTLE CURRENT CONSULTING
LLC/OWNER.Planner Hardin presented Resolution 36-19 Historical Sign
Approval to restore the freestanding sign in front of Trout Haven Golf Course at
840 Moraine Ave.She provided a history and described elements of the original
signage.The proposed sign would be within size and height limits and would allow
for exposed static marquee light bulbs as originally allowed.
John Meissnerrrown citizen spoke in favor of the resolution regarding efforts of
previous owners to maintain the sign.
It was moved and seconded (Norris/Cenac)to approve Resolution 36-19,and
it passed unanimously.
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5.ORDINANCE 29-19 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE ESTES PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES.Mayor Jirsa opened
the public hearing and Town Clerk Williamson presented Ordinance 29-19.She
provided an overview of fee reductions instituted in 2019 and stated the Board
previously expressed interest in a reduction of the business license fee to $50 for
2020.The reduction would further reduce the Town’s revenues collected from
business licensing by approximately $79,500 in 2020.Staff also recommended
changing the due date from March 31 to January 31 annually,imposing a penalty
fee of $200 for businesses that fail to renew by the due date,and elimination of the
second proration date of October 1 for first-time licensees.The Town Board
discussed business license fee history,nexus of fees,prorations provided in other
communities,and current budgeting constraints.
John Meissner/Town spoke in favor of the Ordinance and stated he would not be
able to open his new business if the current fees were maintained.
Mayor Jirsa closed the public hearing.It was moved and seconded
(Blackhurst/Zornes)to amend Ordinance 29-19 to maintain current business
licensing fees for 2020.No vote was cast as the substitute motion was passed.
Substitute Motion:It was moved and seconded (Jirs&Cenac)to approve
Ordinance 2919,and it passed with Mayor Pro Tern Norris and Trustees
Blackhurst and Zornes voting “no”.
ORDINANCE 30-19 AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE ESTES PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC TO PROVIDE FOR PAID
PARKING AND RESOLUTION 37-19 ESTABLISHING 2020 PARKING FEES.
Mayor Jirsa opened the public hearing and Manager Solesbee presented
Ordinance 30-19 and Resolution 37-19.She provided a brief overview of previous
discussions on the Parking Management Plan.Ordinance 30-19 provides the
Town Board with authority to establish locations,amounts,hours and enforcement
dates for seasonal paid parking.Resolution 37-19 would establish 2020 parking
fees at $2.00 per hour between the hours of 10am and 6pm from June 1,2020 to
October 18,2020.Tom Street/Vice Chair of the Transportation Advisory Board
spoke in favor of paid parking regarding use,demand,supply,and incentive for
alternative parking locations.The Board discussed employee permitting,privately
owned parking,data collection,outreach,safety,transit options,third party error
margins,and customer service training,
Anne Finley/Town citizen,Susan Wolf/County citizen,Tom Street/Town citizen,
and Reed Woodford/Town citizen spoke in favor of paid parking regarding
providing a new Town revenue stream,increased turnover and business sales,
and decreased traffic congestion.
Ron Wilcocks/County citizen and Michael Bank/Town citizen spoke against paid
parking regarding timing,significance of paid parking,character of the town,
hardship towards businesses,and employee emergency situations.
Kent Smith/Town citizen and John Meissnerifown citizen spoke in general
regarding over planning,implementation,community input,and workforce parking
usage.
Mayor Jirsa closed the public hearing and it was moved and seconded
(Norris/Bangs)to approve Ordinance 30-19 and Resolution 37-19,and it
passed with Trustee Blackhurst voting “no”.
Whe meeting at 1,
Todd Jirsa,
Recording Secretary