HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1998-07-14Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,July 14,1 998
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 14th day of July,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:Gary F.Kiaphake,Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:None
Mayor Dekker opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m.and requested approval
to enter Executive Session to receive an update on land
negotiations.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Barker)the Board
of Trustees enter Executive Session for the reason as stated above,
and it passed unanimously.
Mayor Dekker reconvened the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS:
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board Minutes dated June 9,1998.
2.Bills.
3.Coirmittee Minutes:
A.Light &Power,June 11,1998 —Approval of Expenditures:
1.Pine Valley 3—Phase Conversion Project with
Electrical Systems Consultants for Design,$18,000.
B.Public Works,June 18,1998 —Approval of Expenditures:
1.Water Dept.Loop Project Bid,Kitchen &Co.,
$217,721 and BT Construction,$279,080.
C.Community Development,June 25,1998.
0.Public Safety,July 2,1998:
1.Memorandum of Understanding between PMNP and Town
of Estes Park (Fire Dept.)
4.Introduction of the 1997 Editions of the Uniform
Building,Plumbing,Mechanical and Abatement of
Dangerous Building Codes -Set August 11,1998 as
public hearing date for consideration of said Codes.
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5.Resolution #8-98 -Intent to Annex Homestead Ridge Addition,
set Town Board Public Hearing for August 25,1998;and refer
Annexation Plat to Planning Commission.
Ann Vernon expressed her concern with the high—density being
proposed and requested the Board consider not annexing
Homestead Ridge.Town Attorney White advised that the Town
Board is required to set the proposed annexation for public
hearing and follow the legal process.Due to a potential
conflict of interest,Trustee Hix requested Consent Item #5 be
excluded from the Consent Calendar;Mayor Dekker approved the
request.
6.Mayor Dekker opened the public hearing for the Amended Plat of
a Portion of Lot 13,South Saint Vram Addition,Robert L.&
Carolyn Strom/Applicants.As there was no public testimony,
the public hearing was closed.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Baudek)Consent Item #5 be
removed from the Consent Calendar,to be voted upon separately,and
that the remaining items on the Consent Calendar be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Barker)Resolution #8-98 for
Consent Item #5 be approved,and it passed with Trustee Hix
Abstaining.
ACTION ITEMS:
1.Operating Budgets and Revised Organizational Chart/Senior
Center.Town Administrator Klaphake presented the last half
of 1998 and all of the 1999 Operating Budgets for the newly
remodeled Senior Center.The Town Board recently enjoyed
lunch at the Center and received a tour of the facility.The
State has inspected the Center,noted that this was the finest
facility they have worked on,and issued a grant payment in
the amount of $80,000 (the total grant amount is $100,000).
The Meals on Wheels Program relative to the Town’s commitment
to Larimer County to undertake this program was reviewed,with
Staff confirming that the new Director will become a full—time
Town employee,who will report to Museum Director Kilsdonk.
Additionally,two cooks will be hired as permanent part-time
Town employees.A revised Organizational Chart was reviewed
which places the Center under the direction of the Museum
Director.
Senior Center Board President Mary Lou Faiella commended Don
Tebow for his 5—yr.commitment to pushing forward on the
remodeling project,and she extended her appreciation to the
entire Senior Board,Center members,Town Board,and
Administrator Kiaphake.It was moved and seconded
(Marshall/Mix)the Operating Budgets be approved as presented
which will be included in an upcoming Resolution supplementing
the Town’s Budget,and it passed unanimously.Don Tebow noted
that an additional $20,000 was raised last week to buy more
furniture.Grand Opening Invitations will be forthcoming.
2.PRPA Organic Contract and Power Supply Contract.Mayor Dekker
reported on the proposed amendments to the Organic Contract
and Power Supply Contract which extend the expiration date
from 12/31/2020 to 12/31/2040,and provide greater flexibility
in obtaining long-term financing.John Wittemeyer,PRPA’s
General Council appeared gave a brief background of PRPA’s 23
years of existence.The Contracts have been,or soon will be,
favorably considered by the other three municipalities.A
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short discussion followed on de—regulation and gas marketing.
It was moved and seconded fHix/Barker)both Contracts be
approved as presented.Trustee Baudek stated that PRPA’s
service is excellent,including PRPA’s expertise in the field.
The motion passed unanimously.
3.Development Plan -Cedar Ridge,Lot 1,Beaver Point,Third
Addition -Appeal Planning Commission Recommendation.In a
letter dated July 13,1998,Estes Park Surveyors stated that
the owner has agreed to withdraw his appeal at this time under
the assumption that the irrigation issue will be discussed by
the Planning Commission at their next meeting.
4.Liquor Licensing:
A.Special Event Malt,Vinous and Spirituous Liquor Permit
filed by the Estes Park Lions Club for the 4 Annual
Brewfest,August 22,1998,11:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.,470
Prospect Village Dr.Clerk O’Connor reported that the
application is in order,and the premise was posted with
a Public Notice Sign.
B.Special Event Malt,Vinous and Spirituous Liquor Permit
filed by the Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland
Festival,September 12 &13,1998,Stanley Park
Ball field and Rodeo Grounds.Clerk O’Connor reported
that this application is in order,and that the premises
were posted with a Public Notice Sign.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)both Special
Event Permits be approved,and it passed unanimously.
5.Town Administrator’s Report:
A.The flower beds were praised for their beauty.
B.Responded to the 7/10/98 Editorial in the Trail Gazette,
stating that in his opinion,the article was “mean
spirited”,and that is not how business is done.
Trustee Hix reported that the Estes Valley Land Trust has initiated
action at the Larimer County Open Lands Board to reimburse the Town
$5,000 on the purchase of the Bikie property;Trustee Hix
anticipates the action will soon be approved by the Board.
Trustee Marshall stated the recent Rooftop Rodeo was well attended,
and he commended all Rooftop Members.
Following completion of all
the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk