HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1998-08-11Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,August 11,1 998
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 11th day of August,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
William J.Marshall
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Acting Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Patrick Cipolla suggested an Independent Accountability
Committee,similar to the Community Breakfast,be reactivated at
a more convenient time where citizens could have a dialog with
the Town Board.Mayor Dekker responded that the breakfast
meetings were not well attended,thus they are not being planned
at this tine.
David Habecker commented on excessive noise,particularly with
Harley Davidson Motorcycles.Discussion followed concerning
enforcement,and Home Rule v.Statutory Town parameters.Acting
Town Administrator Widmer confirmed that currently,the Town does
not have an ordinance specifically controlling decibel levels
and/or the modification of exhaust systems to enhance sound.
Mayor Dekker stated that staff (Police Dept.)will research this
matter,to include budget ramifications relative to testing
equipment.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS:
Response to the public on:(1)Dog Waste Removal.Police Chief
Repola confirmed that Municipal Code Section 7.12.110 addresses
the issue of responsibility for removal of the waste on both
public and private property—the dog owner is responsible for
removal of dog feces.Enforcement is managed on a complaint
basis.Dog owners are cited into Municipal Court and penalized
by the Municipal Judge.Complainants,however,must be willing
to testify in Court.Regarding the Lake Estes Trail,the
E.V.R.P.D.manages any signage that may be necessary.Trustee
Baudek has provided staff with a sample plastic bag with
cardboard scoop being utilized by other municipalities,and the
Street Supt.is looking into this item and he will advise.
(2)Betterment Fee.Town Attorney White advised that this fee is
managed by the Chamber Resort Association (CRA).A contribution
of 1%is added to the advertised price of all transactions to
which Colorado Sales Taxes are collected.The 1%collection is
remitted to the CR7 to be used for marketing and promoting the
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Estes Park area.The 1%fee is not a tax;it is a fee paid by
the customers when they purchase a product or service.The CRA
has provided a pamphlet for businesses and customers that further
explains the fee and process.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board Minutes dated July 14,1998,and Special Meeting
August 6,1998.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Safety,August 6,1998:
1.Resolution #10-98 Access Charges for Exchange
Access Facility Charge ($.45/mo.)and Wireless
Communications Access Charge f$.45/mo.).Police
Chief Repola clarified the access charges,
advising that L.E.T.A.must notify each of their
member municipalities what the surcharge fees will
be for the next year.These fees are paid by all
telephone users and funding is used to invest in
equipment necessary for Enhanced 911 capabilities.
By law,both charges must be identical,and staff
confirmed that customers began paying the fees
when the IGA was approved.
B.Planning Commission,July 21,1998 (acknowledgment
only).
C.Board of Adjustment,August 4,1998
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen)the Consent Calendar be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Adoption of 1997 Uniform Building Codes:Mayor Dekker
opened the public hearing.In a memorandum dated June 29,
1998,Building Official Ailman requested the 1997 Uniform
Building Codes be adopted.Community Development Director
Stamey noted that the codes reflect current building
practices and material uses.In Table 1—A,the 1997 Uniform
Building Code establishes building permit fees,and this fee
schedule is updated every three years to reflect current
costs.Larimer County has officially adopted the 1997 Codes
which reflect a 10-12%increase in building permit fees.
Trustee Baudek questioned whether the new codes contain
significant changes,and how such changes affect builders.
Staff noted that is was difficult to respond as changes are
individually interpreted.
Public testimony was heard from:Jerry Palmer,who stated
that the Town should (1)provide a list of all major changes
from the existing (1994)codes,and (2)justify the fee
increase.Dave Habecker questioned when the ordinances
would take effect;staff responded thirty days.
There being no further testimony,Mayor Dekker closed the
public hearing.Town Board/staff discussion followed,which
in summary included:confirmation that indeed,the cost of
doing business does have to bear some relationship to the
fee being assessed,the ICBO may have the research
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information discussed above readily available,not all
emphasis should be given to the fee increase—if public
safety is improved,a fee increase may be justified,one
substantive change included in the 1997 ordinance is
“grading”,and examples were given.
Concluding all discussion,it was moved and seconded
(Baudek/Barker)all Uniform Building Code Ordinances be
continued to August 25th,directing Attorney White and staff
to review same and (1)provide a list of major changes,(2)
justify the fee increase,and (3)compare what building
permit fees are now and what they will be with adoption of
the new fee schedule,and it passed unanimously.
Will Birchfield,was introduced as the Town’s new additional
Building Official.Mr.Birchfield is relocating from the
Denver/Front Range area and officially joined the staff
August ;1th Will is excited about joining the Town of
Estes Park,and understands the purpose of government is to
serve the community—that is his plan of action.The Board
welcomed Mr.Birchfield.
2.Acting Town Administrator’s Report:
A.Talmey Drake Research Community—wide Survey.A survey
was last completed in 1995,and a new survey is being
commissioned.Approximately 400 calls will be placed
before Labor Day,for both outside and inside Estes
Park residents (demographically correct).Participants
are encouraged to complete the phone survey.Some
questions were modified from previous years,and some
questions were written to reflect present—day issues.
Report statistics will be presented when available.
Following completion of all agenda items,Trustee Hix commented
that he is looking forward to working with Rich as “Acting Town
Administrator”,and expressed his confidence thereto.
There being no further business,Mayor Dekker adjourned the
meeting at 8:25 p.m.
obert L’.Dekker,Mayor
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk