HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1998-05-26Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,May 26,1998
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Municipal
Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 26 day of May 1998.Meeting
called to order by Mayor Robert L.Dekker.
Present:Robert L.Dekker,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Trustees Jeff Barker,
John Baudek,
George J.Hix,
Lori Jeffrey,and
William J.Marshall
Also Present:Gary F.Klaphake,Town Administrator
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk
Absent:None
Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT.
No report.
TOWN BOARD COMtENTS.
No report.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
1.Town Board Minutes dated May 12,1998.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Works,May 21,1998:
1)Purchase Water Dept.Pickup Truck
2)Hwy.34/36 Intersection Project Consultant
B.Planning Commission:
1)Beaver Point,Third Addition —Extension of
Subdivision Improvement Agreement
It was moved and seconded (Hix—Doylen)the consent calendar be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS.
1.Tax Initiative for New Fairgrounds and vent Center.Greg
Pickett,Director of Larimer County Parks &Open Lands,
reported that the current Larimer County Fairgrounds,in
downtown Loveland,is located in a flood plain with difficult
accessibility and no possibility for expansion.A Political
Issues Committee has been formed to organize a citizen’s
petition initiative to include a proposed Fairgrounds and
Special Events Center on the November 1998 ballot.A copy of
the ballot language and drawing of the proposed facility was
distributed.Architect Roger Kinney,Kinney &Associates,
explained the proposed location is adjacent to the Ft.
Collins/Loveland Airport,is inside Loveland town limits and
includes utility infrastructure.Administrator Kiaphake noted
that the proposed multi—use purpose of this facility will be
in direct competition with Estes Park.Trustees expressed
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concern regarding the total cost which has not been
determined.Mayor Dekker thanked Mr.Pickett and Mr.Kinney
for their presentation.
2.Grand Prix Special Event,August 29 &30,1998.Administrator
Kiapliake explained that,because of a meeting cancellation,
final approval of this special event is being considered by
the Board rather than the Community Development Committee.
Chief Repola reported that Partners of Estes Park is planning
a Grand Prix go—kart race on August 29 &30,12:00 to 5:00
p.m.daily.The organization works with schools,law
enforcement and other concerned entities to promote youth
development and prevent juvenile delinquency,and conducts
fund—raisers to fund these efforts.The Park R—3 School
District has approved use of the high school parking lot for
the majority of the track and pit area,and the Public Safety
Committee approved the requested street closure including
portions of Manford Ave.and Community Dr.The exact route
will be from the high school parking lot,tD the tennis courts
on Manford Ave.,west to the intersection of Community and
Manford,and a back into the parking lot.Each race is 10
laps.Spectators will be located on the school grounds.Liz
Gibson,Program Director of Partners,explained that contact
was made with go—karting clubs to establish guidelines and
address safety concerns.Fund raising will be accomplished
through celebrity races and vendor sales.Chuck Courter,Front
Range Go—Kart member,explained the safety issues and speed of
the karts,which is regulated depending on the age of the
participant.A go-kart was on display.Administrator Klaphake
requested the noise level be monitored and that street
condition be coordinated with Public Works.Chief Repola noted
that if noise becomes an issue,the future of this pilot
program will be examined.Attorney White noted insurance will
be provided as per all special events.It was moved and
seconded (Doylen-Marshall)the Grand Prix Go-Kart Special
Event be approved noting that this event is considered an
exemption from the noise limits,and it passed unanimously.
3.NCWCD Boundary Inclusion Project.Trustee Barker stated a
conflict of interest and withdrew from discussion and voting.
Attorney White explained that the Town receives water for
domestic use treatment from the Northern Colorado Water
Conservancy District fNCWCD),founded in 1938.A requirement
associated with usage of this water is that all parcel users
be within the boundaries of NCWD.The NCWCD assesses one mill
levy for funding of the facilities.In 1968 the Town was
included in the NCWCD,however,as the Town expanded,some
developers did not complete the inclusion process as
annexation documents requested.The District did not raise the
issue until 1987 when Federal policy changed.All parcels that
were added to the District between 1968 and 1987 are required
to pay the mill levies back to 1938.To avoid punishing the
property owners,Staff is requesting the Town pay these fees
of approximately $68,000—$80,000.Effective in January 1999,
the taxes would be the responsibility of ech property owner.
Those property owners outside Town limits will be informed
that they will need to process their own petition,but the
Water Enterprise fund would pay all back taxes.Administrator
Kiaphake noted that since 1987,this requirement is included
in all development approvals.It was r.oved and seconded
(Baudek-Jeffrey)the Town proceed with the inclusion process,
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the Town pay the NCWCD inclusion fees of approximately
$68,000-$8O,000,the Public Hearing be set as soon as
practical,and all property owners be notified of this
procedure,and it passed,with Trustee Barker abstaining.
4.Special Event Liquor Licenses:
A.Make A Wish Foundation of Colorado,Inc.:This
application is for an event scheduled for July 18 and
July 25 in conjunction with the Bicycle Tour of Colorado.
EVRPD has granted permission for use of Stanley Park.It
was moved and seconded (Doylen-Hix)the Special Event
Liquor Permit for the Make-a-Wish Foundation be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
B.Colorado Hunter—Jumper Association:Doc Collins,
representative for the Colorado Hunter—Jumper
Association,explained that this application is for an
event scheduled for July 25 as a fund-raiser for the
Make-a-Wish Foundation and is requested by the Colorado
Hunter—Jumper Association in conjunction with their horse
show scheduled during that time.It was moved and
seconded (Doylen-Hix)the Special Event liquor Permit for
the Colorado Hunter—Jumper Association be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
5.Town Administrator Report.
No report.
6.Request to Enter Executive Session to Discuss Land
Negotiations.At Administrator Klaphake’s request,it was
moved and seconded (Hix—Baudek)the Board of Trustees enter
Executive Session to discuss land negotiations,and it passed
unanimously.Mayor Dekker adjourred the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Deputy Town Clerk