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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1996-01-23Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,.23 96 Minutes of a .]eg%lr•..meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Municipal Building in 23rd January 96saidTownofEstesParkonthedayof,A.D.,19. at regular meeting hour. Pro Tern Robert L.Dekker Meeting called to order by Mayor Susan L.Doylen Present:Mayorpro Tern Robert L.Dekke5t5:Stephen W.Gillette William J.Marshall Michael L.Miller J.Donald Pauley Also Present: Gary F.Kiaphake,Town Administrator Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Tina Kuehi,Deputy Town Clerk sent:Mayor H.B.Dannels Mayor Pro Tern Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.rn. Special Events Director Hinze reported that the Rooftop Rodeo Committee received the Mountain States Rodeo Circuit “Cowboy’s Choice Award”for the second year.Mayor Pro Tern Dekker commended the Committee for their dedication. PUBLIC INPUT There was no public input. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Town Board minutes dated January 9,1996. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Light and Power Committee,January 11,1996. B.Public Safety Committee,January 11,1996. C.Planning Commission,January 16,1996 (acknowledgement only). 4.Resolution #2-96 -Establishing lobby area for Public Place for Posting Notices of Meetings. It was moved and seconded (Doylen-Marshall)the consent calendar be approved,and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: l.A.Memorandum of Understanding with Rooftop Rodeo Committee and Top Hands Organization (Privatization Agreement)-Approval. Special Events Director Hinze reported that this agreement is between the Rooftop Rodeo Committee,Top Hands Organization, and the Town for the privatization of supporting events during Rooftop Rodeo Week,including Western Heritage Days. Administrator Klaphake explained that the five-year Agreement identifies the level of Town support which includes an initial $12,500 to be repaid by Rooftop within five years,and a Board of Trustees -January 23,1996 -Page 2 yearly sum of $3,500 during the five years.Due to the cost and liability involved,the Town will continue to manage and insure the parade and rodeo through the Rooftop Committee. Kiaphake further explained that the Rodeo Committee will manage and direct the rooftop supporting events and the Top Hands will serve as the financial agent for the Rooftop Committee.It was moved and seconded (Doylen-Gillette)the Memorandum of Understanding Privatization Agreement be approved as presented,and it passed unanimously.The Board commended the entire Rodeo Committee for their continued efforts and dedication. 1.3.Fairgrounds Restroom Construction/Rehabilitation -Approval. Administrator Kiaphake reported that the rehabilitation of the restrooms at the Fairgrounds is necessary due to deterioration and noncompliance with ADA requirements.Ray Duggan Builders and Design presented a proposal which includes a new building with vaulted ceilings,natural lighting,eleven stalls (men’s and women’s),six showers,and completion by June 15.The Stanley Park crew will provide demolition of the existing facility.The total project cost of $115,590 will be funded using $60,000 from the 1995 budget,$35,000 from the relocation of the port-a-stall building,$15,000 from the General Fund,and $4,590 from other Stanley Park budget line items.Special Events Director Hinze noted that a Go Colorado application was submitted;however,the grant was denied.As the rehabilitation project will not meet demand during approximately 12 days per year,portable toilets will be provided.It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Marshall)the Fairgrounds restroom construction and rehabilitation be approved,and it passed unanimously. 2.Automatic Meter Reading Pilot Program -Approval.Light & Power Director Matzke reported that the 1996 budget includes $15,000 for an Automatic Meter Reading Pilot Program for the purchase of a portable reader,computer software,and 30 to 40 electric meters.This system will allow remote reading of electric and water meters,utilizing a power line carrier signal,and can be upgraded to a central station application. The cost of this system would be offset by the savings in manpower and vehicle usage.It was moved and seconded (Gillette-Pauley)the Automatic Meter Reading Pilot Program be approved not to exceed $15,000,and it passed unanimously. 3.Ordinance #2-96 Adding Chapter 9.110 regarding Aiding and Ai,etting.Attorney White reported that there was previously no provision in the Code concerning aiding and abetting a crime,and that the Municipal Judge requested this provision be added.Chief Repola noted that with this Ordinance,more cases will be referred to Municipal Court rather than County or District Courts.Attorney White read the Ordinance,and it was moved and seconded (Gillette-Marshall)the Ordinance be approved,and it passed unanimously.Whereupon,Mayor Pro Tern Dekker declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted,ordered it numbered 2-96,and published accordingly. 4.Comprehensive Plan Report.Community Development Director Stamey reported that at the request of the Larimer County Commissioners,a schedule has been developed to notify approximately 7,000 individual landowners in the Estes Valley of the future land use plans included in the proposed Comprehensive Plan.This Plan will also be presented to the Larimer County Commissioners for their approval.The notification will be mailed during February,March,and April and will include a letter of explanation and a return postcard.The letter will explain the proposed effects of the Plan on each individual property;the postcard will contain questions to obtain the landowner’s opinion of the proposed land use and the overall impact of the proposed Plan on the Valley.Staff will be available to answer questions by Board of Trustees -January 23,1996 -Page 3 telephone.A telephone response form is being drafted that will include verification of landowner information and identification of major issues.Based on this feedback,the comments,questions,concerns,and issues will be mapped by parcel to show clustering and patterns in each planning area. Separate workshops,facilitated by Town and County staff and DSW,will be held in each area during March,April,and May, to clarify and identify issues.The public adoption process for the Plan will include workshops with Town and County Planning Commissions,public strategy review,recommended land use plans,mapping of changes,reevaluation of the future land use map,joint Town/County workshops on revisions and recommended actions,and joint public hearings.Attorney White noted that the bill to allow a joint Planning Commission is again being considered in the legislature. 5.Resolution #3-96 -1995 Carry-Over Budget.Finance Officer Vavra reviewed and read the Resolution.Administrator Klaphake noted the $760,000 carryover in the Water Department is due to the water tank project at the YMCA.It was moved and seconded (Pauley-Marshall)Resolution #3-96 be approved, and it passed unanimously. 6.New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Application filed by Casa Casa,LLC,d.ba GRUMPY GRINGO,1560 Big Thompson Ave., (formerly Roth’s Restaurant).Mayor Pro Tern Dekker opened the public hearing.Attorney White reviewed the application. Applicant Monte House reported this upscale Mexican restaurant will seat 148 people and will include a lounge as a supplement to the restaurant.Hearing no further comments in favor or opposition,Mayor Pro Tern Dekker closed the public hearing. Stating that the Board of Trustees finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood are not met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood,and that the desires of the adult inhabitants are for the granting of this liquor license,it was moved and seconded (Doylen-Gillette)the Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Application filed by Casa Casa LLC be approved,and it passed unanimously. 7.Town Administrator’s Report.Administrator Klaphake reported that Mayor Dannels is in Poudre Valley Hospital following a heart attack.Mrs.Dannels gives credit to the Estes Park Medical Center for their quick action in averting any permanent damage to the heart. Mayor Pro Tern Dekker adjourned the eting at 8:40 p.m. .%:Zfi. 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