HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2000-05-09‘Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,May 9,2000
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 9th day of May,2000.Meeting called to
order by Mayor John Baudek.
Present:John Baudek,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Trustees:Jeff Barker
Stephen W.Gillette
David Habecker
Lori Jeffrey
Wayne Newsom
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:None
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Assistant Town Administrator Repola recognized the accomplishments of Officer Eric Rose,
recipient of the Law Day Officer of the Year Award for Larimer County.The Board
congratulated the Officer Rose for this achievement.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Community Development Director Stamey introduced David Shirk who was recently hired as
Planner II in the Community Development Department.Mayor Baudek welcomed Planner
Shirk.
Travis Scott reported that Bylaws for Peers on Politics are being developed and will be
presented to the Youth Advisory Council and Board of Trustees upon completion.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Jeffrey expressed appreciation for the efforts and dedication of Travis Scott and the
members of Peers on Politics.
Trustee Doylen noted that the Park R-3 School District will hold an Educational Summit May
17th from 7:00-8:30 p.m.to address educational issues.
Mayor Baudek expressed congratulations and gratitude to members of the Estes Valley Land
Trust,noting that their land purchases directly benefit the entire valley.
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board Minutes dated April 25,2000.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Community Development,April 27,2000.
B.Public Safety,May 4,2000.
4.Estes Valley Board of Adjustment,April 11,2000 (acknowledgement only).
5.Estes Valley Planning Commission,April 18,2000 (acknowledgement only).
Board of Trustees —May 9,2000 -Page 2
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)the consent calendar be approved,and it
passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.CENSUS 2000-UPDATE ON FIELD OPERATIONS.Jim White and Cynthia
Salazar from the Denver and Greeley Regional Census Centers reported the status
of Census 2000.Enumerators are currently contacting housing units that did not
return questionnaires and all citizens are encouraged to return the Census forms
so that Estes Park receives its fair share of available federal dollars.The Census
2000 completion deadline is June 23rd
2.MARY’S LAKE LODGE ADDITION ANNEXATION.Mayor Baudek opened the
public hearing and Community Development Director Stamey presented the staff
report.The total acreage is 40.12 acres consisting of four parcels of land.The
addition fronts on Mary’s Lake Road,and is contiguous with the Kiowa Ridge
Subdivision.Town Attorney White presented a DRAFT Annexation Agreement
outlining proposed amendments.Those offering testimony:Bill Van Horn
(representing the Owners),and Frank Theiss and Jim Tawney (discussed their
concerns regarding the wetlands).Mr.Tawney verified that he would not relocate
the wetlands off of Lot 2.Concluding all public testimony,Mayor Baudek closed
the public hearing.
Discussion followed outlining differences between standard easements,
conservation easements,and outlots.Town Attorney White noted that efforts were
made in the Estes Valley Development Code to protect and preserve wetlands
whenever possible.
It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Jeffrey)the Annexation Agreement be
approved as modified,and it passed unanimously.
Town Attorney White read the Annexation Resolution,and it was moved and
seconded (Newsom/Barker)Resolution #12-00 be approved as presented,and
it passed unanimously.Town Attorney White read the Annexation Ordinance,and
it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Gillette)Ordinance #5-00 be approved
contingent upon receipt of an executed Annexation Agreement by May 23,
2000,and it passed unanimously.Mayor Baudek commented that Estes Park
wetlands should remain in this area and not moved to another community.
3.SKATEBOARD ORDINANCE -#6-00.Assistant Town Administrator Repola
reported that skateboarding is prohibited on public property within Town limits and
staff finds no compelling safety purpose to continue the Town-wide prohibition.
However,due to the physical characteristics of the downtown area,certain
restrictions seem reasonable and prudent.A map identifying restricted areas was
presented.Those offering public testimony:Jeremy Bernier (expressed his
support for the amendment).Town Attorney White read the Ordinance and it was
moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)Ordinance #6-00 be approved as
presented,and it passed unanimously.
Mayor Baudek noted that the June l3”Town Board meeting has been cancelled.
Following completion of all agenda items,the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
J n Baudek,Mayor
Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk