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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1999-10-127Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,October 1 2,1999 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 1 2th day of October,1 999. 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 Lori Jeffrey Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Absent:George J.Hix Mayor Dekker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Ricki Ingersolt commented on the accreditation of city zoos by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA),captive bred endangered species,adoption due to indiscriminate zoo breeding and lack of birth control;the book titled “The Animal Underworld”by Alan Green;the American Black Market for animals.Having reached the established time-limit of 3 minutes,Mayor Dekker informed Ms.Ingersoll. Alan Aulabaugh continued with the case of two brown beats that were adopted by a hunting camp and their descriptive demise,and asked that the public not allow the torture of innocent animals to continue. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS None. 1.CONSENT CALENDAR: 1.Town Board Minutes dated September28,1999. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Public Safety,October 7,1999—Approval of: Police Dept. 1.Resolution #27-99 Ratification of Year 2000 L.E.T.A.surcharge. 2.Halloween Street Closure:Elkhorn Ave.from Spruce Dr.to E. Riverside Dr.from 5:00 p.m.to approx.8 or 9:00 p.m.,October 31, 1999. Fire Dept. 1.Pumper/Tanker Truck Combination Purchase and Lease. 2.Portable Radio Purchase. 4.Planning Commission,September 21,1999 (acknowledgement only). Board of Trustees —October 12,1999 -Page 2 5.Continue Kiowa Ridge Addition Annexation Public Hearing to November 9,1999. 6.E.P.U.R.A.Reappointment —Carl Henderson and Al Wasson,5-yr.terms, expiring 9/13/04. 7.Resolution #28-99 —Intent to Annex Moccasin Saddle Second Addition. Municipally-owned land:street right-of-way and outlot.Refer to Planning Commission for their meeting 10/19/99 and Town Board meeting 11/09/99. (Pursuant to C.R.S.Sections 31-12-108 and 109 public hearings and notice requirements are not required.) It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Jeifrey)the consent calendar be approved,and it passed unanimously. 2.ACTION ITEMS: Resolution #25-99 —Authorizing Salvation Army Kettle Drive sponsored by Noon Rotary Club.Town Administrator Widmer reported that the Noon Rotary Club has requested approval to provide attended Salvation Army Kettles at two locations on November 23,24,26 and 27,and December22 and 23,1999 at two locations:southwest corner of Riverside Dr.and Elkhom Ave.,and southeast corner of Moraine Ave.and Elkhorn Ave.The exemption from the “containment provision”is allowed provided the Board of Trustees approve a resolution authorizing activities outside of buildings within the C-D District.The Resolution was read in full.Dick Hannigan,Co-Chair/Noon Rotary confirmed that 10%of the donations are for regional use,and 90%are retained in Estes Park and given to Crossroads.Crossroads does not disperse cash for those in need,it uses vouchers.Trustee Baudek thanked the Noon Rotary Club for taking-on this project and it moved and seconded (Baudek/Doylen)Resolution #25-99 be adopted,and it passed unanimously. 2.Resolution #26-99 —Transferring the Cable Television Permit to Charter Communications Holding Co.,LLC.Town Attorney White reviewed the ordinance and application transferring the Permit from Cable Systems,inc. (Fanch)to Charter Comm.Holding Co.The Light and Power Committee has recommended approval of the transfer,and Attorney White read the Resolution, and announced that Charter was represented by Walt van Lue/Gen.Mgr.and Tenzin Gyaltsen/Area Dir.Mr.Gyaltsen commented Charter has addressed the deficiencieslissues (maintain local office,upgrading the plant,channel capacity, additional upgrades on the FM radio signal,High School signal,independent review of the system,etc.)discussed during the Committee meeting,and added that the service will be improved tremendously.Trustee Barker commented that he has been an outspoken critic of the local cable company;however,he has been impressed with the new management,improving customer service,and improved quality of the picture.As all Town conditions have been met,it was moved and seconded (Barker/Gillette)Resolution #26-99 be adopted,and it passed unanimously. 3.Resolution for Year 2000 Proposed Budget.As required by law,Finance Officer Vavra introduced the resolution appropriating sums of money for the Year 2000 Budget.Although the Board approved a 2-yr.budget for 1999 and 2000,a budget resolution must be adopted for each ihdividual year.There is no action required at this time as the public hearing is scheduled November 9,1999. 4.1999 Town Board Goals -Update.Assistant Town Administrator Repola presented and reviewed the progress report for the Town Board Goals for 1999- 2000: Board of Trustees —October 12,1999 -Page 3 Goal %Complete To: 1A —Facilitate and provide minimal dollars and support to an - assisted living project 25% I B —Facilitate,in coordination with the CRA;establishment of seasonal employee housing 50% 1 C —Investigate new options in the governance of Housing Authority activities 65% 2NB —Complete the draft of Development Code by 12/98 and secure public acceptance and Town Board/Larimer County approval no later than 3/99 95% 2C —Develop an annexation plan for commercial properties adjacent to Town limits 25% 3A —Develop a public information program 33% 3B —Increase trustee outreach 67% 3C —Perform the community survey 0% 4A —Initiate an educational campaign on the value of tourism to Estes Park 55% 4B —Evaluate the Special Events program and modify as necessary for maximum benefit to the economy and our economy 70% 5A —Develop an annual recognition program for volunteers 80% 5B —Continue a financial commitment to community service organizations and activities -50% 6A —Expand and improve the hike/bike trail system 50% 68 —Initiate the West Bypass project 10% 6C —Evaluate transit options 100% 7A —Secure a new tenant for the Municipal Building 0% 7B —Implement the Highway 36 Gateway Improvement Plan 0% 7C —Facilitate development of a large screen cinema project Concept Development 100% Project as a whole 30% 7D —Evaluate relocation of the Post Office 0% 7E —Explore the West Elkhorn pedestrian mall options 15% 8 —Prepare a benefit analysis of Home Rule v.Statutory Governance 100% Assistant Town Administrator Repola added that the two local ballot issues have been placed on the Town’s new website,the address is:www.estesnet.com.Town Administrator Widmer commended Repola on the presentation. 5.Transfer of Ownership from Debbie Barlow and Robert Pieper,to Colorado Poppy’s,Inc.dba POPPY’S PIZZA &GRILL,Beer and Wine License,342 E. Elkhorn Ave.Clerk O’Connor confirmed that the transfer of ownership application is in order.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the Transfer of Ownership to Colorado Poppy’s,Inc.be approved,and it passed unanimously. 3.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: None.- Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Dekker and the Board of Trustees acknowledged that Tim Asbury,Editor/Trail Gazette would no longer be reporting on the Town Board meetings as he is relocating to Temecula,CA —the Board also conveyed their best wishes. There being no further business,Mayor Dekker Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk the meeting at 7:46 p.m.