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BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
dLight and Power Committee
February 11,1999
Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Barker and Jeffrey
Attending:All
Also Attending:Town Administrator Widmer,Light and Power Director Matzke,Deputy
Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Hix called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
Electric Rate for Short Term Rental Properties
Director Matzke reported that in January 1994,the Town Board approved a water rate
ordinance that included in its definition of commercial water customers,a dwelling unit that is
rented out for a billing period of less than 30 days.In May of 1994,the Town Board adopted
the same definition for commercial electric customers.Under the Town’s current water and
electric rate ordinance,a short term rental property must be billed on a commercial rate.Staff
requests that the definitions of commercial customers be reaffirmed and that the definitions
presented be added to the Light and Power Department Policy and Procedure Manual.The
Committee recommends approval of the definitions to the Light and Power Policy and
Procedure Manual.
Director Matzke noted that the Town Clerk’s Office began issuing business licenses to short
term (less than 30 days)rental properties in January 1999 and this type of license is processed
in exactly the same manner as B&B’s.Since that time two questions have arisen:should these
properties be billed on the Town’s commercial rate;and should properties remain on the
commercial rate year round if they are operated as short term rentals for a portion of the year.
Public comments regarding these questions were heard from Sarah Rhodes,Ponderosa Realty;
Annie Racine,Range Realty;and Judy Anderson,Anderson Realty and Management.Staff
discussion followed regarding the application process,billing issues,treatment of existing
categories,and the difference between the commercial and residential deposits.Concerns
were raised regarding the impact of possible billing changes to the short term category.The
Committee directed staff to review the current billing procedures,including
commercial/residential deposits,and report possible options.Staff will follow the current short
term licensing procedure and those customers will be billed on the commercial rate.
Prospect Mountain Lease Agreement
Director Matzke presented the Prospect Mountain Lease Agreement for radio equipment that is
currently being reviewed by Town Attorney White.The Lessors are agreeable to continuing the
terms of the previous agreement.The Committee recommends approval of the agreement
as presented.
Meadowdale Hills Three Phase Conversion —Change Order Request
The Light &Power Department has received a change order request from TSI,Inc.for removal
of 9,385’of cable on the Meadowdale Hills Three Phase Conversion project.This work was bid
separately and not included in the original scope of work.The total amount of the request is
$3,284.75,which will be funded from the 1999 Capital Budget.The work was performed at the
request of the Town and ESC and the contractor is billing the work at the per unit bid price.The
Committee recommends approval of the change order request as stated.
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REPORTS
Platte River Power Authority (PRPA)Report:PRPA has not had a board meeting since the
last Light and Power Committee meeting.Director Matzke reported receipt of a $45,000 lease
payment from PRPA.Platte River has leased a portion of its fiber in Ft.Collins,Loveland,and
now Estes Park to ICG,which is a retail telephone service provider.Director Matzke noted that
the lease payment amount is revenue for the Light and Power Department.A recommendation
will be made at a future Committee meeting for use of these funds,which will require a budget
amendment.
Financial Report:The December income statement was reviewed.Director Matzke noted
that the January energy purchase was up from previous January energy purchases.
Project Updates:Director Matzke reported the Park Lane underground cable has been
energized and staff is in the process of removing the poles and installing streetlights.
A Fall River Hydro update will be presented at the March meeting.
The Christmas twinkle lights will be removed after Valentine’s Day.Staff anticipates a final
change order request for the lights in March.
There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 9:00 a.m.
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