HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2020-08-11Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,August 11,2020
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 and Virtually in
said Town of Estes Park on the 11th day of August,2020.
Present:Wendy Koenig,Mayor
Patrick Martchink,Mayor Pro Tern
Trustees Carlie Bangs
Marie Cenac
Barbara MacAlpine
Scott Webermeier
Cindy Younglund
Also Present:Jason Damweber,Assistant Town Administrator
Dan Kramer,Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson,Town Clerk
Absent:Travis Machalek,Town Administrator
Mayor Koenig 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 as presented,
and it passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
None.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee Younglund attended the Family Advisory Board (FAB)where they defined family
and identified the barriers to success,which are the same for both families and other
members of the community.The FAB would continue to develop funding guidelines and
an application process for childcare.
Mayor Koenig stated PRPA discussed the ability to shut down the coal fire plants prior to
2030 and determined it would be difficult to meet customer needs any earlier.
Trustee MacAlpine commented the Board of Adjustment met and approved a variance to
build six Habitat for Humanity homes located off of Raven Avenue.She joined a hike with
the Land Trust of the Thumb property being acquired to enhance the open space of the
valley.
Trustee Cenac attended the Visit Estes Park monthly meeting where it was announced
Trustee Webermeier would replace Mayor Koenig on the Board.RMNP Public Affairs
Officer Patterson provided an update on park activities,including time entry process,
alluvial fan trail improvements,increase in visitors prior to the timed entry,the need for
changes to the time entry during the rut this fall,and the closure of Fall River Road in
October for repairs.The 2%sales tax funding VEP has seen a 25%decrease in returns.
Accommodations have experienced an increase in last minute bookings in 2020.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
None.
1.CONSENT AGENDA:
1.Bills.
2.Town Board Minutes dated July 28,2020 and Town Board Study Session Minutes
dated July 28,2020.
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3.Estes Park Board of Adjustment minutes dated June 2,2020 (Acknowledgement
only).
4.Revised Policy 101 Division of Responsibilities —Revise appointments with the
appointment of Trustee Webermeier.
5.Revised Policy 306 Leave -Amending Holidays Observed and Floating Holidays.
It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Younglund)to approve the Consent Agenda,
and it passed unanimously.
2.PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
1.ACTION ITEMS:
A.RESOLUTION 53-20 ELKHORN LODGE FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT,600
WEST ELKHORN AVENUE,ZAHOUREK CONSERVANCY,LLC,OWNER,
EAST AVENUE DEVELOPMENT,LLC,A TEXAS LLC,dO JUSTIN MABEY,
APPLICANT.(Quasi-Judicial)Mayor Koenig opened the public meeting.
Planner Woeber reviewed the application requesting approval of a final plat for
the Elkhorn Lodge PUD consisting of 13 lots,with lots ranging from 0.276 to
3.291 acres in size.The preliminary plat was approved by the Town Board on
June 23,2020.
Bill Kiefer/Elkhorn Condominium owner requested the lighting be addressed
within the development to ensure it meets dark sky lighting requirements of the
Development Code.Justin Mabey/Applicant stated the development’s intent
would be to meet the requirements and keep the lighting to a minimum.He
also stated additional shrubbery has been placed between the river and the
restaurant and parking lot to preserve the river atmosphere.
Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing.It was moved and seconded
(Younglund/Bangs)to approve Resolution 53-20 for the Elkhorn Lodge
Final Plat according to findings of fact with the findings and conditions
of approval recommended by staff,and it passed unanimously.
B.RESOLUTION 54-20 ELKHORN LODGE FINAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD),600 WEST ELKHORN AVENUE.ZAHOUREK
CONSERVANCY,LLC,OWNER.EAST AVENUE DEVELOPMENT,LLC,A
TEXAS LLC,C/O JUSTIN MABEY,APPLICANT.(Quasi-Judicial)Mayor
Koenig opened the public hearing.Planner Woeber stated the 13 lot PUD
zoned CO Commercial Outlying would contain a variety of commercial,
accommodation and residential uses.The preliminary PUD was approved by
the Town Board on June 23,2020.Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing.It
was moved and seconded (Younglund/Cenac)to approve Resolution 54-20
for the Elkhorn Lodge Final PUD according to findings of fact with the
findings and conditions of approval recommended by staff,and it passed
unanimously.
3.REPORT AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON OPEN CONTAINERS.Assistant Town
Administrator Damweber summarized the discussions at the Town Board Study
Session on June 23,2020 and the Town Board meeting on July 14,2020.The
Board tabled the discussion until the full Board could be present for the discussion
due to the resignation of Trustee Zornes and appointment of Trustee Webermeier.
Discussion amongst the Board has been summarized:Questioned if allowing
open containers in downtown parks would encourage gathering for more than 10
minutes;concerned with gatherings and the need for an increase in enforcement
efforts by the Police Department;suggested the Board could consider open
containers downtown from 6 pm to 9 pm;the local restaurants are able to seat
people and relaxing the open containers law does not have the same impact as
this spring when the businesses were closed;the item should be tabled and
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reviewed in the future;and businesses are not requesting the change at this time.
The Board consensus was to table the issue.
Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Wendy l6e ig,Ma/r
Williamson,Town