HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2020-09-22Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,September 22,2020
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 and Virtually in
said Town of Estes Park on the 22 day of September,2020.
Present:Wendy Koenig,Mayor
Patrick Martchink,Mayor Pro Tern
Trustees Carlie Bangs
Marie Cenac
Barbara MacAlpine
Scott Weberrneier
Cindy You nglund
Also Present:Travis Machalek,Town Administrator
Jason Damweber,Assistant Town Administrator
Greg White,Town Attorney
Bunny Victoria Beers,Recording Secretary
Absent:None
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 (Webermeier/Bangs)to approve the Agenda as
presented,and it passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
None.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee Bangs attended the Transportation Advisory Board meeting on September 16,
2020.
Mayor Pro Tem Martchink stated his support and appreciation for the installation of a
ballot drop off box located outside of Town Hall.He stated a document containing a list
of 2020 accomplishments by the Economic Development Corporation would be
distributed to the Board and included in the packet.
Trustee MacAlpine attended the Estes Park Planning Commission meeting on September
15,2020 where amendments to the Estes Park Development Code were discussed and
the general philosophy on amendments to the code prior to the completion of a new
comprehensive plan.Concerns were expressed by commissioners regarding
responsibilities and the need to include public input on amendments.
Trustee Cenac attended the Parks Advisory Board meeting on September 17,2020
where grant options were reviewed and the master planning for Mrs.Walsh’s Garden,
Land Trust memorial plaques along the riverwalk,and the Thumb project were discussed.
She stated the Town Board would hear from the Advisory Board regarding grant
opportunities at the October 13,2020 study session meeting.A request for proposals is
open to select artists for the suffrage project.She stated the Advisory Board would be
filling a vacancy and encouraged anyone interested in serving on the Board to apply,
highlighting the need for an individual with horticultural experience.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Town Administrator Machalek stated a water main break occurred at Highway 34 and
Steamer Drive and commended staff on the clean-up efforts.
Chief WoIf/Estes Valley Fire Protection District and Captain Rose/Estes Park Police
provided an update on the Cameron Peak fire.As of September 22,2020,the voluntary
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evacuations for Glen Haven and Storm Mountain had been lifted and the extension of the
fire in Rocky Mountain National Park continues to be monitored.An Incident Management
Team was established and an Emergency Response Plan has been developed
encompassing the entire Estes Valley Fire Protection District area.Comprehensive
information would be provided in coordination with Larimer County Emergency Telephone
Authority,Larimer County Dispatch and through local partner communication
mechanisms.Proactive actions for life safety was stressed.
1.CONSENT AGENDA:
1.Bills.
2.Town Board Minutes dated September 8,2020 and Town Board Study Session
Minutes dated September 8,2020.
3.Strategic Planning Session Minutes dated August 13,2020 and August 27,2020
(Acknowledgement only).
4.Family Advisory Board Minutes dated August 6,2020 (Acknowledgement only).
5.Estes Park Planning Commission Minutes dated August 18,2020
(Acknowledgement only).
6.Letters of Support for Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)Financing for
Attainable-Housing Rehabilitation Projects:Trail Ridge Apartments and Park
Ridge Apartments.
7.Resolution 56-20 approving Application for Grant Funding to Colorado Parks and
Wildlife to Update the Estes Valley Master Trails Plan.
8.Resolution 57-20 Approving Application for Grant Funding to Colorado Parks and
Wildlife to Fund Trail Maintenance Projects.
It was moved and seconded (MartchinklMacAlpine)to approve the Consent
Agenda,and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.2021 STRATEGIC PLAN ADOPTION.The Board held two strategic planning
sessions on August 13,2020 and August 27,2020.Town Administrator Machalek
stated COVID-1 9 has significantly altered the Town’s strategic environment.He stated
the Plan’s priorities have been alphabetized and not numbered to remove the
preception of any priority .There are 54 objectives/initiatives to support the Board’s
Mission,Vision,and Values identified in the Plan.The Plan would direct the Board’s
budget discussions in October 2020.Staff stated a legend would be provided to clarify
the reference numbers for the goals and objectives,and updates to the layout would
be made by staff to make it easier to understand.The Board requested minor updates
and the map be presented at the October 13,2020 meeting as a Consent Item to allow
for additional public input.It was moved and seconded (MartchinklCenac)to
continue the adoption of the 2021 Strategic Plan to the October 13,2020
meeting,and it passed unanimously.
Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
riVitoria Beers,Recording Secretary