HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1997-02-25Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,February 25
Regular
Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Municipal Building in
25th February 97saidTownofEstesParkonthedayof,A.D.,19.
at regular meeting hour.
Meeting called to order by Mayor .
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Present:Mayor Robert L.Dekker Trustees:Susan L.Doylen,
Mayor ProTem
Jeff Barker,
John Baudek,
George J.lix,
Also Present:Gary F.Klaphake,J.Donald Pauley
Town Administrator
Gregory A.White,
Town Attorney
Vickie O’ConnorAbsent:
Town Clerk
Absent:William J.Marshall,Trustee
Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Louis O’Riordan addressed the Board on his request for release of information by
the Police Dept.on concealed weapon applications,and read a response from Chief
Repola dated February 25,1997.In other matters,IVIr.O’Riordan commented on
being denied access to a Planning Commission luncheon study session,and the
dinner meeting the Larimer County Commissioners scheduled with the Town Board
this date.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board Minutes dated February 11,1997.
2.Bifis.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Safety,February 20,1997.
B.Board of Adjustment,February 11,1997 (acknowledgment only).
It was moved and seconded (Hix/[Doylen)the consent calendar be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Animal Control Service Agreement with Larimer County Humane
Society -Approval.Police Chief Repola briefed the Town Board on this
Agreement for animal control assistance throughout the valley.The former
Contract amount was for $6,300;however,with the request for “on-call”time for
the Town’s Animal Control Officer,the adjusted price is now $10,000.The
additional funding will also assist in upgrading some equipment.An automatic
renewal clause has been added.It was moved and seconded (Pauley/Baudek)
the Agreement be approved,and it passed unanimously.
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2.Youth Volunteer Corp.Grant Contract with Department of Local Affairs
-Approval.As requested during the Public Safety Committee,Chief Repola
provided cost details for this Program,which includes Federal and State
portions,and funding from the RMNP,School Dist.,and fund-raising.The
Town’s portion is all “in-kind”for items such as office supplies,office
space/services,equipment,etc.,for a budgeted amount of $14,050.Concerning
liability coverage,the Town will be responsible,through its CIRSA policy,to
insure the volunteers at $3.85/volunteer/year.The Police Dept.will also fund
this particular expense.Should the anticipated $10,000 fund raising effort
prove unsuccessful,the Program may be “put on hold.”
Chief Repola reviewed the Program objectives,and introduced Robert
Burkhardt,who serves on the State Board for the Focus on Youth Task Force.It
was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)the Contract with the Department
of Local Affairs for the Youth Volunteer Corp.Grant be approved,and it
passed unanimously.
3.Stanley Hall Lease with New Stanley Associates -Approval.Trustee
Baudek briefed the Town Board on this Lease with New Stanley Associates
(Grand Heritage Hotels,Inc.)for Stanley Hall.The initial term ends December
31,1997 and includes 49 consecutive,additional one year term renewals.The
rental fee to New Stanley Associates is $1.00/year.The Lease involves a grant
from the Colorado State Historical Society and funding matches from the Town
and New Stanley Associates (the Town’s portion is $30,000 for three years)to be
used for building improvements.All funds are contingent upon funding from a
Grant with the Colorado Historical Society.The Town expects a determination
on the Grant by the Historical Society in March.It was moved and seconded
(Baudek[Pauley),the Stanley Hall Lease with New Stanley Associates be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
4.New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License Application filed by
Falkenstein CO.g dba ANDREA’S OF ESTES,145 E.Elkhorn Ave.Mayor
Dekker opened the public hearing,and Town Attorney White reviewed the
application.The restaurant was formerly operated as Top of the Park
Restaurant,under a Beer and Wine Liquor License.The new owner,
Falkenstein Co.,has applied for a “Change of Class”liquor license to a Hotel and
Restaurant Liquor License.Andrea Liermann is the owner and she appeared to
further substantiate her application.Andrea Liermann,Longmont,has
operated a restaurant in Lyons for 20 years.There being no further testimony,
Mayor 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 (Pauley/Hix)the New Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License
Application fled by Falkenstein Co.,dba ANDREA’S OF ESTES be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
5.Town Administrator’s Report:Administrator Kiaphake announced that the
Town has received Certification in the Premium Cost Containment Program
from the Division of Workers’Compensation Agency.The certificate is effective
for one year and will result in a 5%premium reduction benefit through CIRSA.
The reduction is not guaranteed,as it is based on injuries and related costs.
6.Chamber of Commerce/Accommodations Association Merger.Trustee
Barker briefed the Board of Trustees on the proposed merger of the Estes Park
Accommodations Association and the Estes Park Area Chamber of Commerce.
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The prior vote by both parties to determine whether the proposal was worthy of
discussion received 96%support.The formal vote will be cast February 18 and
19,1997,and quorum of both boards is required.The proposed name for the
merged group is the Resort Association of Estes Park.Trustee Barker urged the
Town Board to support the merger.Favorable comments were heard from the
Board of Trustees,and it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)
Administrator Kiaphake be authorized to cast the Town’s ballot in favor
of the merger,and it passed unanimously.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting at
8:11 p.m.
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Robert L.Dekker,Mayor
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk