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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1983-10-25N° 466 t rw October 25 83 (�j1 TXC Q1 - path, ath, Lorimer County, Colorado, 19 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the .... 25tb, , , day of QCtQbgZ. , A. D. 19.83. at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor Harry B. Tregent Present: Mayor Harry B. Tregent Trustees: H. Bernerd Dannels, Byron L. Graves, George J. Hix, Margaret Houston, Robert E. Wagner, Richard A. Wood Also Present: Town Administrator Dale G. Hill Absent: Minutes of the regular meeting held October 11, 1983, and the special meeting held October 17, 1983, were approved. Mr. Richard M. Soash, Member of the Colorado State Senator, appeared before the Board of Trustees to give a brief update on the budget deficit facing the legislators. Senator Soash stated that the deficit was approximately $130 million. In the two legislative sessions, the legislators cut approximately $60 million from the present budget and raised taxes about $85 million. Senator Soash stated that he had voted on all budget cuts except the Department of Education cut. He did not vote for the tax increases because he didn't approve of the areas that had been increased, i.e. the 1/2 sales tax for another six months and the repeal of the 1/2% credit on the first $10,000 of income. Senator Soash stated that he has filed one bill for reinstatement of the Court in Estes Park. A question and answer period followed the Senator's remarks. Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, read the minutes of a meeting held October 17, 1983, and moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Robert Wagner seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Robert E. Wagner, Chairman of the Stanley Park Committee, read the minutes of a meeting held October 24, 1983, and moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Richard A. Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Board of Trustees read the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on October 18, 1983. Mr. Bill Van Horn, representing the petitioners, presented Site Development Plan No. 7 - South St. Vrain Quarters (on the corner of Highway 7 and Avalon Drive) which proposes construction of a 12-plex apartment complex consisting of two buildings. Mr. Van Horn stated that all the conditions placed on the Site Development Plan by the Planning Commission had been met. Public Works Director Widmer stated that conditions had been met except one. The developer needs to enter into an agreement with the Town regarding the handicapped unit which is now required by law, and which will be accomplished at the time of the first building permit. Trustee George Hix moved Site Development Plan No. 7 be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Trustee Margaret Houston seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Paul Kochevar, representing the owners, presented Site Development Plan No. 8 - Aspen Grove Condominiums (Lot 25, Riverside Addition), which proposes converting the eight existing Aspen Grove Cottages from single ownership/rental to condominium ownership. Mr. Kochevar stated that all the conditions placed on the Site Development Plan had been met except for the requested 20' dedicated right-of-way. Mr. Kochevar stated that the owners felt the 20' dedicated right-of-way requested by the Urban Renewal Authority was premature since it was unknown when East Riverside Drive would be widened. A lengthy discussion followed. Board of Trustees - October 25, 1983 - Page 2 Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels moved Site Development Plan No. 8 be tabled until the 20' right-of-way along East Riverside Drive is dedicated. Trustee George Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Kochevar stated that he would like to follow up with this at the next Board meeting on November 8, 1983. Trustee Robert Wagner moved the liquor license renewal for Park Wheel Company dba The Wheel be approved. Trustee Byron L. Graves seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Harry B. Tregent opened a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 1984 budget. Those speaking in favor of the budget adoption, none. Those speaking in opposition to the budget adoption, none. Mayor Tregent declared the hearing closed. Trustee Robert Wagner introduced the following resolution to adopt the 1984 budget and moved it be passed and adopted: RESOLUTION TO ADOPT BUDGET 50-83 A RESOLUTION SUMMARIZING EXPENDITURES AND REVENUE FOR EACH FUND, AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING ON THE 1ST DAY OF JANUARY, 1984, AND ENDING ON THE LAST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1984. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has appointed Dale G. Hill, Town Administrator, to prepare and submit a proposed budget to said governing body at the proper time, and; WHEREAS, Dale G. Hill, Town Administrator, has submitted a proposed budget to this governing body on September 13, 1983, for its consideration, and; WHEREAS, upon due and proper notice, published in accordance with the law, said proposed budget was open for inspection by the public at a designated place, a public hearing was held on October 25, 1983, and interested taxpayers were given the opportunity to file or register any objections to said proposed budget, and; WHEREAS, whatever increases may have been made in the expenditures, like increases were added to the revenues so that the budget remains in balance, as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: Section 1. That estimated expenditures for each fund are as follows: General Fund $ 3,647,699 Light and Power Fund 4,682,851 Water Fund 1,071,112 Public Library 134,575 General Revenue Sharing 56,000 Policemen's Pension Fund 26,000 Firemen's Pension Fund 26,300 Self Insurance Fund 269,906 Conservation Trust Fund 18,029 Stanley Park Fund 304,672 $10,237,144 Board of Trustees - October 25, 1983 - Page 3 Section 2. That the estimated resources for each fund are as follows: General Fund From unappropriated surpluses $ 1,107,910 From sources other than general property tax 2,973,119 From the general property tax levy 94,896 TOTAL GENERAL FUND Light and Power Fund From unappropriated funds From other revenue sources TOTAL LIGHT AND POWER FUND Water Fund From unappropriated funds From other revenue sources TOTAL WATER FUND Public Library General Revenue Sharing Conservation Trust Fund Stanley Park Fund Self Insurance Fund Policemen's Pension Fund Firemen's Pension Fund $ 4,175,925 $ 1,366,753 4,107,000 $ 5,473,753 $ 796,256 684,830 $ 1,481,086 $ 134,575 $ 56,000 $ 18,029 $ 304,672 $ 269,906 $ 366,621 $ 203,730 TOTAL $12,484,297 Section 3. That the budget, as submitted, amended, and hereinabove summarized by fund, be and the same hereby is approved and adopted as the budget of the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, for the year stated above. Section 4. That the budget hereby approved and adopted shall be signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk and made a part of the public records of the Town. Trustee George J. Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Richard Wood introduced the following resolution to set mill levies and moved it be passed and adopted: RESOLUTION TO SET MILL LEVIES 51-83 A RESOLUTION LEVYING GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1984, TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO FOR THE 1984 BUDGET YEAR. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park has adopted the annual budget in accordance with the local Government Budget Law on October 25, 1983, and; WHEREAS, the amount of money necessary to balance the budget for general operating expenses is $94,896 and; Board of Trustees - October 25, 1983 - Page 4. WHEREAS, the 1984 valuation for assessment for the Town of Estes Park as certified by the County Assessor is $24,907,100. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: That for the purpose of meeting all general operating expenses of the Town of Estes Park during the 1984 budget year, there is hereby levied a tax of 3.81 mills upon each dollar of the total valuation for assessment of all taxable property within the Town for the year 1984. That the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify to the County Commissioners of Larimer County, Colorado, the mill levies for the Town of Estes Park as hereinabove determined and set. Trustee Margaret Houston seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Margaret Houston introduced the following resolution and moved it be passed and adopted: RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SUMS OF MONEY 52-83 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND SPENDING AGENCIES, IN THE AMOUNTS AND FOR THE PURPOSES AS SET FORTH BELOW, FOR THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, FOR THE 1984 BUDGET YEAR. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has adopted the annual budget in accordance with the Local Government Budget Law on October 25, 1983, and; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has made provision therein for revenues in an amount equal to or greater than the total proposed expenditures as set forth in said budget, and; WHEREAS, it is not only required by law, but also necessary to appropriate the revenues provided in the budget to and for the purposes described below, so as not to impair the operations of the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: THAT the following sums are hereby appropriated from the revenue of each fund, to each fund, for the purposes stated: General Fund Current Operating Expenses Capital Outlay $ 2,516,969 1,130,730 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 3,647,699 Light and Power Fund Current Operating Expenses $ 3,842,596 Capital Outlay 840,255 TOTAL LIGHT AND POWER FUND $ 4,682,851 Board of Trustees - October 25, 1983 - Page 5 Water Fund Current Operating Expenses Capital Outlay Library Fund $ 607,662 463,450 $ 1,071,112 Current Operating Expenses $ 131,015 Capital Outlay 3,560 TOTAL LIBRARY FUND $ 134,575 General Revenue Sharing Fund Current Operating Expenses $ 10,900 Capital Outlay TOTAL REVENUE SHARING FUND Conservation Trust Fund Stanley Park Fund Self Insurance Fund Policemen's Pension Fund Firemen's Pension Fund TOTAL 45,100 $ 56,000 $ 18,029 $ 304,672 $ 269,906 $ 26,000 $ 26,300 $10,237,144 rrustee George J. Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. GIs. Lathleen Cundall appeared before the Board of Trustees to discuss "The Chemical People" program, a drug and alcohol awareness program aimed at teenage drug abuse. Ms. Cundall invited the Trustees and the audience to attend "The Chemical People" programs to be held on two consecutive Wednesday evenings, November 2nd and 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the High School. Town Administrator Dale Hill presented the Board with an Agreement of Cooperation, Services and Loan of Funds between the Town of Estes Park and the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority for their review. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mayor Pro Tem