HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1999-10-26/Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,October 26,1999
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 26th day of October,1999.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Robert L.Dekker.
Present:Robert L.Dekker,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Trustees Jeff Barker
John Baudek
Stephen W.Gillette
George J.Hix
Lori Jeffrey
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Absent:Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Hix responded to citizen inquiries regarding the “bright light created by street
lights.”The Light &Power Dept.has been attempting to lessen the bright light affect
and a total of 191 fixtures have been converted since 1996 for a total cost of $49,500.
The “dark sky effort”is a continuing Dept.project.
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board Minutes dated October 12,1999.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Light &Power,October 14,1999,
B.Public Works,October 21,1999—Approval of:
1.SCADA Computer Upgrade.
4.Estes Valley Planning Commission,October 4 &11,1999 (acknowledgement
only).
5.Resolution #29-99 —Set public hearing date of November 23,1999 for New
Tavern Liquor License filed by Appenzell Corp.,dba APPENZELL INN,1100
Big Thompson Ave.
6.Amended Plat of Lots 10 &IOA,Amended Plat of Elkhorn Club Estates
Addition,Charles J.McCreary/Applicant —Continue to November 9,1999.
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It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Baudek)the consent calendar be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.Stanley Hall Video Presentation —Bennett Penn,PresidentlFriends of
Stanley Hall (FOSH).Bennett Penn thanked the Town Board for their
participation in the Stanley Hall Renovation Project,particularly the efforts of
Trustees Baudek and Jeffrey (Liaison).Fundraising Chair Polly Gunn
suggested a video be prepared that could be used as a promotional tool.
With the assistance of Nick Molle’/Channel 8,such a video was prepared and
“Vision for the Valley —Restoring Stanley Halt’was viewed by the Town
Board.
A current balance sheet (1/98-10/18/99)was also presented that indicated
funding in the amount of $820,102.97 with grants,current assets,in-kind
contribution (demolition),and misc.operating and other expenses.
In addition,Mr.Penn reported on FOSH’s Strategic Planning Session where
the following were identified:Stanley Hall will be:a visual and performing
arts facility for a variety of uses,community asset,an autonomous self
sufficient entity,user friendly/flexible,continually adapts,a perfect
management team that uses a good business plan.Another session is
planned where dates will be attached to each item listed above.
Mr.Penn confirmed that FOSH is using the video when they solicit grants,
and that a distinct rental structure is planned for 501-C-3 organizations.
Funding is now available to begin the first two construction phases;however,
FOSH cannot move forward until the existing 50-yr.lease is extended to a 99-
yr.lease.Trustee Baudek commended FOSH for all their hard work,and
Mayor Dekker added that Stanley Hall will be a terrific asset to the Town
when completed.
There being no further business,Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
Robert L.Dekker,Mayor
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