HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2001-05-22Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,May 22,2001
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 22d day of May,2001.Meeting
called to order by Mayor John Baudek.
Present:John Baudek,Mayor
Trustees Jeff Barker
Stephen W.Gillette
David Habecker
Lori Jeffrey
G.Wayne Newsom
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.,and presented a Recognition
Plaque to Ed Volz for his work on the Internet Access Task Force.
Town Administrator Widmer introduced Lowell Richardson who was hired May 14,
2001 to replace Assistant Town Administrator Repola as Police Chief.Deputy Clerk
van Deutekom conducted the Swearing-In Ceremony for Lowell Richardson and on
behalf of the entire Board of Trustees,Mayor Baudek expressed his congratulations to
Chief Richardson.Town Administrator Widmer recognized Assistant Town
Administrator Repola for his exemplary service to the Town in his capacity as Police
Chief from 1995-2001.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Mayor Baudek commended the Tree Board and Park School District for the May 18th
Arbor Day program.
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated May 8,2001.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Works Committee,May 17,2001:
1.Municipal Building Board Room Remodel Project Design/Build
Scope of Services —Thorp/Heath.
2.Estes Park Gateway Sign Project.
Trustee Barker requested that Item 3-A.2 be removed from the consent agenda and
voted upon separately.
It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gilleffe)Items I through 3.A.I be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
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Trustee Barker noted that the Estes Park Gateway Sign Project received a favorable
recommendation from the Public Works Committee and he requested that the
following change be made to the Committee motion:“The Committee recommends
allocating up to $30,000 for two gateway signs placed at CDOT approved locations
tentatively along Hwy.34 and 36.”It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Barker)to
approve Item 3.A.2 with the change noted above,and it passed unanimously.
IA.PLANNING COMMISSION CONSENT AGENDA (Approval ofi:
Mayor Baudek announced the following Planning Commission item and asked if
anyone in the audience desired an open public hearing.
1.KIOWA RIDGE REZONING ORDINANCE #9-01.Rezone Kiowa Ridge
Subdivision from “E”Estate to “E-l”Estate.
As there were no public comments,it was moved and seconded
(Habecker/Gillette)the Planning Commission Consent Agenda be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN COLORADO -
PRESENTATION.George Hix,President of the Estes Valley Community
Foundation introduced Diane Hogerty,Executive Director of the Community
Foundation of Northern Colorado.Ms.Hogerty explained the purpose of this
philanthropic foundation and discussed Foundation endowments,donor
advised funds,unrestricted funds,community benefits,and grants.Funds
donated by Estes Park residents will remain in Estes Park to benefit the
community.Mayor Baudek expressed the Board’s appreciation to the
Community Foundation for their presentation.
2.PROPOSED ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (RMNP)
WILDERNESS LEGISLATION —UPDATE.Curt BuchholtzlRocky Mountain
Nature Association and Jackie Oldham/League of Women Voters discussed
the proposed RMNP Wilderness Legislation.Congressman Udall has already
introduced legislation in the House and Senator Allard is considering
introducing a similar bill in the Senate,provided he has evidence of local
support.Mr.Buchholtz and Ms.Oldham encouraged the Mayor and Trustees
to support the introduction of legislation designating a large portion of RMNP
as wilderness.
Discussion included Park restrictions,tourism enhancement,pros and cons of
a wilderness designation,process timeline,local support,and construction of
cabins in the proposed wilderness area.No further action was taken.
3.WALKWAY WESTWARD PROJECT —PRESENTATION.Dick
Putney/Chairman of the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority (EPURA)
introduced Chad Herd/Design Studios West who presented slides illustrating
downtown redevelopment following the 1982 flood.Highlights of the
presentation included formation of EPURA,downtown revitalization and
streetscape,evolution of the Riverwalk,development of the West Corridor
Conceptual Master Plan,potential project areas,and design elements.
EPURA Director Smith distributed evaluation forms for the Mayor and
Trustees to prioritize the project components.
4.ORDINANCE #6-01 —APPLICATION TO NCWCD FOR PERPETUAL
WATER CONTRACT FOR 3 CBT UNITS —APPROVAL.Town Attorney
White explained that in 2000,the Town acquired three units of Colorado Big
Thompson Project water (CBT units).Standard procedure of the Northern
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Colorado Water Conservancy District,is to transfer the 3 CBT units to the
Town via a Temporary Use Permit.An ordinance is necessary to convert
these three units from the Temporary Use Permit to the permanent annually
renewable water contract with the District.All other CBT units of the Town
are held in this fashion.Attorney White read Ordinance #6-01,and it was
moved and seconded (Gillette/Barker)Ordinance #6-01 be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
5.OLYMPUS ADDITION ANNEXATION #1 THROUGH 4.Mayor Baudek
opened the public hearing.Community Development Director Joseph
presented the staff report:Olympus Addition #1 through #3 includes the right-
of-way of US Hwy.34 from existing Town limits east to Mall Rd.David &
Kathe Mizer/Owners of Olympus Addition #4 requested the Board withdraw
their request for annexation.Town Attorney White read Resolution #19-01
and Ordinance #7-01 and requested the designation of “RM”Multi-Family
Residential be deleted from the Ordinance.There was no public testimony,
thus Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing.
It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)that Resolution #19-01 and
Ordinance #7-01 be approved with the change noted above,and it
passed unanimously
6.DRY GULCH ADDITION #1 ANNEXATION AND ZONING.Mayor Baudek
opened the public hearing and Community Development Director Joseph
presented the staff report:the two additions totaling three tracts,including
Sombrero Stables and the KOA Campground,will be zoned “CO”Commercial
Outlying and “A”Accommodations.The purpose of the annexation is to
provide the sites with Town water.Town Attorney White read Resolution #20-
01 and Ordinance #8-01.There was no public testimony,thus Mayor Baudek
closed the public hearing.
It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Barker)that Resolution #20-01
and Ordinance #8-01 be approved,and it passed unanimously.
7.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.1st Quarter 2001 Sales Tax Update.Sales Tax revenues for the first
three months were up from 2000:January-8.4%,February-16.1%,and
March -42%;year to date revenues were up 21.7%from 2000.
Trustee Barker noted that he,Mayor Baudek,and Town Administrator Widmer met with
Senator Allard’s staff to discuss RMNP wilderness designation legislation and are
awaiting a response to their concerns.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at
9:11 p.m.
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John Baudek,Mayor
Rebecca van Deutekom,Deputy Town Clerk