HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board Study Session 2021-11-09RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado November 9,2021
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held at Town Hall in the
Board Room in said Town of Estes Park on the gth day of November,2021.
Board:Mayor Koenig,Mayor Pro Tern Martchink,Trustees Bangs,
Cenac,MacAlpine,Weberrneier,and Younglund
Attending:Mayor Koenig,Mayor Pro Tern Martchink,Trustees Cenac,
MacAlpine,Weberrneier,and Younglund
Also Attending:Assistant Town Administrator Damweber,Town Attorney
Kramer,Recording Secretary Disney,Director Hudson,
Director Muhonen,and Engineer Waters
Absent:Trustee Bangs and Town Administrator Machalek
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 4:45 p.m.
TABOR RESTRICTIONSIDE-BRUCING.
Director Hudson presented further information on TABOR restrictions and de-Brucing
regarding the 2022 General Municipal Election proposed ballot question.The proposed
ballot question would determine whether the Town,without increasing or imposing new
taxes,could be authorized to collect,retain,spend or reserve all revenues from all
lawful sources and remove any limitations imposed by the November 7,2000 Ballot
Measure.He highlighted the TABOR revenue limitations,the current de-Brucing clause
and problems associated with provisions and restrictions,specified accounting,
specified and ineligible uses of funds,proposed solutions and options,and the
proposed ballot language.
The Board discussed current Town debts,options for using de-Bruced funds,
investment options,property tax increases,potential changes to TABOR in the future,
personnel expense growth assumptions,effects of any future elections on the current
de-Brucing clause and next steps.Assistant Town Administrator Damweber
emphasized the importance of the ballot question and the Board directed staff to adjust
the language regarding property tax for clarification and simplification to be presented at
a future Town Board meeting.
STORM WATER UTILITY.
Director Muhonen and Engineer Waters provided a history of the Stormwater Utility and
highlighted previous efforts on the utility,and meetings held with Larimer County.Staff
recommended the formation of a stormwater utility,the inclusion of parcels within the
former Estes Valley Development Code boundary,and inclusion of a sales tax revenue
component to lower user fees.
The Board discussed establishing a stormwater utility,cooperation with Larimer County
for the utility,previously proposed user fees,sales tax percentages,previous public
outreach,multi-faceted funding options,and phased implementation.The Board
directed staff to continue cooperative efforts with Larimer County utilizing updated
information on user fees and sales tax funding options.
COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ADVISORY BOARD.
Assistant Town Administrator Damweber presented the discussion on the Community
and Family Advisory Board (CFAB)and highlighted the purpose,productivity,initiative,
and necessity of CFAB.Vice-Chair Almond spoke about the establishment of CFAB,
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formerly the Family Advisory Board,defining ‘family’,and need for additional Board
direction.
The Board discussed establishing a task force for needs which may arise,CFAB
Member concerns,and the broad focus of CFAB.The Board determined for Trustees
MacAlpine and Younglund to create recommendations on how to proceed with CFAB
for Board review.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES.
Assistant Town Administrator Damweber presented the discussion on Arts in Public
Places and highlighted a memorandum from Parks Advisory Board (PAB)Chair Elliot
which provided the following recommendations:development of an Arts Master Plan,
establish an arts-focused board with curatorial staff involvement,and engage existing
community arts organizations.
The Board discussed PAB providing further input to the Board,the Arts Master Plan,
cooperation with the Arts District and other entities,asset maintenance and staffing
needs.The Board directed staff to schedule an additional study session discussion with
representatives of PAB.
TRUSTEE &ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS &QUESTIONS.
None.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
Assistant Town Administrator Damweber requested scheduling a 2021 Rocky Mountain
National Park Overview and 2022 Plan and it was determined to schedule this as a
Report &Discussion item at the November 23,2021 regular Town Board meeting.
There being no further business,Mayor Koen adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
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