HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2019-12-10Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,December 10,2019
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes
Park,Larirner County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of
Estes Park on the 1 O day of December,2019.
Present:Ron Norris,Mayor Pro Tern
Trustees Carlie Bangs
Eric Blackhurst
Marie Cenac
Patrick Martchink
Ken Zornes
Also Present:Travis Machalek,Town Adrninistrator
Dan Kramer,Town Attorney
Kimberly Disney,Recording Secretary
Absent:Todd Jirsa,Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern Norris 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 (Martchink/Cenac)to approve the Agenda,and it passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Blackhurst stated the Citizens Police Academy would be held January 27,2020
to February 27,2020 and encouraged interested citizens to attend.
Trustee Cenac attended the National Final Rodeo in Las Vegas and thanked Rooftop
Rodeo Chairman Mark Purdy for his leadership on the rodeo.
Mayor Pro Tern Norris stated work on the Intergovernmental Agreement with Larimer
County continues to progress with an update expected in January 2020.On December
19,2019,Mayor Pro Tem Norris and Town Administrator Machalek would attend the
Fourth Quarter Regional Elected Officials meeting where regional housing issue would
be discussed.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Town Administrator Machalek stated the Larimer County Child Care Steering Committee
met and continued work on a county wide child care strategic plan.
As the Study Session was cancelled,Town Administrator Machalek stated the Downtown
Estes Loop Quarterly Update would be January 14,2020 and the Facilities Master Plan
would be February 11,2020.
Trustee Bangs arrived at 7:07 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1.Bills.
2.Town Board Minutes dated December 2,2019 and Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated December 2,2019.
3.Estes Valley Board of Adjustment Minutes dated October 1,2019
(Acknowledgement Only).
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4.Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated October 16,2019
(Acknowledgement Only).
5.Parks Advisory Board Minutes dated September 19,2019 (Acknowledgement
Only).
6.Acknowledging receipt of Platte River Power Authority Resolution 07-19 and
Revised Board Policy 101,Division of Responsibilities.
7.Estes Park Board of Appeals Reappointment of Amy Plummer for a term expiring
December 31,2024.
8.Estes Valley Planning Commission Appointment of Matthew Comstock for a term
expiring December31,2022.
9.Local Marketing District Board Reappointment of Todd Jirsa for a term expiring
April 28,2020.
It was moved and seconded (BlackhursUZornes)to approve the Consent Agenda,
and it passed unanimously.
REPORTS &DISCUSSION ITEMS:(Outside Entities).
1.100 YEARS:A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN COMMITTEE UPDATE.
Jean McGuire and Kent Smith presented an update on the 100 Years:A
Celebration of Women Committee.They highlighted the history of Women’s
Suffrage,stakeholders in the celebration,planned events,and additional ideas
being planned including the 100 Years:100 Women project.Trustees requested
clarification on the 100 Years:100 Women project and discussed fundraising.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.RESOULTION 45-19 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS.
Mayor Pro Tem Norris opened the public hearing and Director Hudson presented
Resolution 45-19 to amend the 2019 Budget for additional projects and activities
not included in the original budget.The supplemental budget appropriations
includes fund appropriation for the 2019 Power and Communications Fund
Revenue Bond (Broadband financing)and other final year amendments including
increases to the General Fund,Emergency Response Fund,Community Center
Fund,and Fleet Maintenance Fund.Mayor Pro Tem Norris closed the public
hearing and it was moved and seconded (Cenac/Bangs)to approve Resolution
45-19,and it passed unanimously.
2.RESOLUTION 46-19 SUPPORTING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR A
LOCAL PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT FROM THE STATE
BOARD OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO (GOCO)TRUST FUND
AND THE COMPLETION OF THE THUMB OPEN SPACE.Town Administrator
Machalek presented Resolution 46-19 supporting the GOCO grant application for
the Thumb Open Space.He provided background on the land to be included in the
open space and the application process,and highlighted budget implications,
creation of a management plan,and public input.Trustees discussed the timeline
and obligation of accepting the grant should it be awarded to the town,the timeline
of implementing a management plan and useage limitations,closing date on the
property,risk assessment and mitigation,stakeholders,recreational uses in
residential zoning districts,and current conservation easements.
Jeanne Allen/Town citizen,Larry Allen/Town citizen,and Angie Kochlar/County
citizen spoke against the Thumb Open Space regarding traffic congestion,
increased activity levels,inacting a management plan prior to acquisition,
budgetary constraints of maintenance and enforcement,infrastructure needs,
potential use of drones,limited oversight,privacy,access for first responders,
trespassing on private property,and clear signage.
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Mark Purdyrtown citizen,Mike CaIdwell/Town citizen,Ben Ferree/County citizen,
Steve Johnson/County citizen,Easton Warren/Town citizen,Nathan
Welton/County citizen,Rannveig Aamodt/County citizen,Dustin Dyer/Town
citizen,Bronson MacDonald/County citizen,Zack Zehr/Town citizen,Carson
Zehr/Town citizen,Daniel CrisUCounty citizen,Josh Wharton/County citizen,
Jesse Dunn/Town citizen,and Russell Hunter/Town citizen spoke in favor of the
Thumb Open Space regarding historical significance of area,family recreation,
partnership with The Access Fund and other stakeholders,uniqueness of the area,
education,proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park,conservation,and
stewardship.
It was moved and seconded (Martchink/Cenac)to approve Resolution 46-19,
and it passed with Trustee Blackhurst voting “no”.
3.RESOLUTION 47-19 SETTING THE APRIL 7,2020 MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Town Clerk Williamson provided results of the December 10,2019 Special
Election.She presented Resolution 47-19 setting the regular Municipal Election
for April 7,2020 and assigning the Town Clerk as the Designated Election Official
(DEO)for the election.It was moved and seconded (BlackhursVZornes)to
approve Resolution 47-19,and it passed unanimously.
4.ORDINANCE 33-19 AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK TO LEASE A
PORTION OF STANLEY PARK TO THE ESTES VALLEY RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT (EVRPD).Mayor Pro Tem Norris opened the public hearing and
Town Administrator Machalek presented Ordinance 33-19.The Town currently
leases approximately 27 acres of Stanley Park to EVRPD for construction,
maintenance,and operation of recreation facilities.The proposed lease would be
a 10-year term and includes provisions related to use as stated in the F.O.Stanley
Deed.Trustees requested clarification of included land in the lease and Mayor Pro
Tem Norris closed the public hearing.It was moved and seconded
(Zornes/Bangs)to approve Ordinance 33-19,and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Pro Tern Norris adjourned the rneefg at 8:57 prn.
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Ron Norris,Mayor Pro Tem
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