HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2000-03-28ITown of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,March 28,2000
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 28th day of March,2000.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Robert L.Dekker.
Present:Robert L.Dekker,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor Prolem
Trustees Jeff Barker
John Baudek
Stephen W.Gillette
George J.Hix
Lori Jeffrey
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
-Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk -
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Doylen invited the community to a Dessert Reception honoring retiring
members Mayor Dekker and Trustee Hix on Monday,April 10th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.at
the Conference Center.
Trustees Doylen and Hix urged all citizens to complete their census questionnaires,and
Trustee Jeffrey appealed to the community to vote in the Town’s Municipal Election.
1.CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board Minutes dated March 14,2000.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Works,March 16,2000:
1.Mall Road/Lake Estes Trail Project Construction Bid Award,Kitchen
Excavating $383,983.02.
2.Street Improvement Project,$250,000.
B.Community Development,March 23,2000.
4.Resolution #9-00 —Setting Public Hearing date of April 25,2000 for Hatcher
Hospitality of Colorado,Inc.,dba DUNRAVEN DOWNTOWN,101-B W.
Elkhorn Ave.,New Hotel and Restaurant License (former Sgt.Pepperwood’s,
Beet &Wine Liquor License.)
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen)the consent calendar be approved,and it
passed unanimously.
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2.ACTION ITEMS:
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE ESTES
PARK PLANNING COMMISSION,AND THE ESTES PARK BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT.Mayor Dekker presented said certificates to Al Sager,
Harriet Burgess,Margaret Clark,Alma Hix,Edward Pohi,David I.Thomas,
and Wayne Newsom for their many years of distinguished and conscientious
service to the Town of Estes Park.Effective immediately,the Estes Park
Planning Commission will be replaced by the Estes Valley Planning
Commission.Trustee Baudek noted his pleasure in working with Chairman
Sager on the Board of Adjustment.
2.VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PROGRAM.Mayor Dekker reported on the
Town Board’s goal of recognizing the Town’s volunteers,and identified the 20
Town-associated groups that volunteer their time and effort to the community.
3.CONTRACT/GRANT APPROVAL WITH THE COLORADO HISTORICAL
SOCIETY FOR THE FALL RIVER HYDRO PLANT RESTORATION.Ass’t.
to the Light &Power Director Mangelsen reviewed the project that includes a
60/40 matching grant for Phase I of $144,000 (State)and $96,000 (Town).
The total project cost is $568,815 with the Town providing $227,526 and the
State $341,289.Public restrooms,a Town employee residence,interpretive
center and museum are being planned.Town Attorney White has reviewed
the contract,and Phase 2 funding will be applied for after 7/1/00.It was
moved and seconded (Hix/Jeffrey)the Mayor be authorized to execute
said Contract with the State Historical Society,and it passed
unanimously.
4.APPOINTMENTS TO ESTES VALLEY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.Trustee
Barker cited a conflict of interest and stated he would not participate in
discussion nor vote.Mayor Dekker submitted the names of Jeff Barker and
Wayne Newsom for 3-yr.Terms,expiring February,2003,and Al Sager,a 2-
yr.Term expiring February,2002 for approval.It was moved and seconded
(Baudek/Hix)the appointments be approved as presented,and it passed
by the following votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees Baudek,Doylen,Gillette,
Hix and Jeffrey.Those voting “No”none.Those “Abstaining”Trustee Barker.
The Estes Valley Board of Adjustment replaces the Estes Park Board of
Adjustment effective immediately.
5.ESTES VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION —RESIGNATION &
APPOINTMENT.Mayor Dekker acknowledged the resignation of Al Sager,
and requested Ed McKinney be appointed.It was moved and seconded
(Hix/Doylen)Mr.McKinney be so appointed to complete the 3-year Term
that expires December 31,2000,and it passed unanimously.
6.REVISED LIST OF REQUIREMENTS —NEW &TRANSFER OF
OWNERSHIP LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS.At the Board’s request
during their previous meeting,Clerk O’Connor submitted a revised list of
requirements for new and transfer of ownership liquor license applications.
“Processing”Item #C was revised to require completion of certified T.I.P.S.
Training for the licensee and manager within 90 days of opening.It was
moved and seconded (Baudek/Hix)the Revised List of Requirements be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
Following completion of all Town Board agenda items,Town Administrator Widmer
reported that Mr.Zahourek has appealed the Court’s decision on the lawsuit with
the Town.Court-awarded costs of $5,200 awarded to the Town will be stayed
pending the appeal.Staff anticipates a 9-12 mc.appeal process.It was moved
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and seconded (Hix/Doylen)the Board adjourn as the Board of Trustees and
convene as the Estes Park Housing Authority,and it passed unanimously.
ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY
1.APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA)WITH THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LOVELAND (HACOL).Town
Administrator Widmer reviewed the Town Board’s goal of investigating new
options in the governance of Housing Authority activities and reported that the
goal team has negotiated an agreement with HACOL to staff and assist the
Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA).Sam Betters/HACOL,was introduced
and available to respond to questions.The 3-year contract provides a %full-
time equivalent project manager/developer to assist the EPHA.Other HACOL
staff,including the executive director and special project manager will also
participate.The goal is to provide 30 additional affordable units by the end of
year two,and 60 additional affordable units by the end of year three.Staff
clarified that approval of the contract merely confirms HACOL’s responsibility
for administrative staff and skills.Until such time as the Town Board elects to
appoint a separate Estes Park Housing Authority,all decisions will remain with
the Board of Trustees acting as the Estes Park Housing Authority.It was
moved and seconded (Doylen/Hix)the IGA with the HACOL be approved
and it passed unanimously.
Following completion of all agenda items,Clerk O’Connor stated “early voting”is
underway in the Administrative Conference Rm.,and will continue through Friday,
March 31st It was moved and seconded (Hix/Doylen)the meeting be adjourned,
and it passed unanimously.Whereupon Mayor Dekker adjourned the meeting at 7:50
p.m.
Ro ert L.Dekker,Mayor
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
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