HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2001-03-27Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,March 27,2001
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 27th day of March,2001.
Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek.
Present:John Baudek,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Trustees Jeff Barker,
David Habecker
Lori Jeffrey
G.Wayne Newsom
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Absent:Stephen W.Gillette,Trustee and Gregory A.White,
Town Attorney
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.and noted that April is
Volunteer Month.In celebration of this tribute,the Town is again issuing a
Proclamation,and hosting a Volunteer Recognition Event on April 23rd This event was
traditionally held in December and it has now been permanently moved to April.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Barbara Williams,tennis player,urged the Town/EVRPD to include an option for indoor
tennis in the proposed Events Center.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Jeffrey briefed the Board on the NLC Small Cities Conference which she
attended in Washington,DC.The theme was “Investing in our Communities.”Trustee
Jeffrey is appointed to the Small Cities Council and State Small Cities Committee.Key
issues were cooperation and partnerships.Trustee Barker,who also attended,noted
how the NLC membership is a major force and it is very important that Estes Park be
included in the decision-making process.
Trustee Barker commented on the recent Community Meeting,where his previous
comments made during Government Class were perhaps taken out of context.Trustee
Barker clarified that during the Class,students questioned why they were “being chased
out of specific business parking lots?Following research,Trustee Barker had
responded that problems arose with customers being intimidated,which will not be
tolerated,and concern with loitering and trash.However,the Business Community
does care deeply about the youth.
Mayor Baudek commented on the recent Community Meeting sponsored by PaCK,and
held at the Conference Center.The meeting was titled “Facing Reality”,and Mayor
Baudek outlined his observations,adding that “You can be assured however,that the
Town staff and elected officials will continue to build upon the positives and strive to
make Estes Park the community that we all can be proud of.”
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated March 13,2001.
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2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Works,Match 15,2001:
1.Water Dept.Year 2000 Loop Project —Change Order.
2.Water Dept.Year 2001 Loop Project —Bid Award.
3.2001 Street Improvement Program —Bid Award.
B.Community Development,Match 22,2001:
1.Rocky Mtn.Team Penning Contract.
2.Rooftop Rodeo 75th Anniversary Events:Fireworks and Special
Action Show.
4.Resolution #14-01 —Intent to Annex “Fish Hatchery Road Addition”(#1
through 7);public hearing scheduled May 8,2001.
It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Doylen)the consent agenda be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
IA.PLANNING COMMISSION CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Barker)the Final Plat of Bristlecone
Subdivision,Tract 3,Arapaho Meadows,Pawnee Meadow LLC/Applicant be
continued to April 10,2001,and it passed unanimously:
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.CO-HOUSING PRESENTATION BY JIM TAWNEY.Mr.Tawney appeared
to promote public awareness on co-housing,a rapidly growing model for the
establishment of small developments.Co-housing is a relatively new concept
in the United States,there are about 50 completed projects,approximately 30
in development,and approximately 150 groups that have formed to create a
co-housing community.Mr.Tawney owns three parcels in the Mary’s Lake
Annexation,and this project lends itself to Lot 2.Mr.Tawney commented on
those residents needing housing but believe they are priced out of the market;
co-housing is not a solely retirement community;and the project will not be
advertised outside Estes Park.Infrastructure for Lot 2 will be in place by the
end of summer,2001.Commonly asked questions were clarified,with Mr.
Tawney advising he is publicizing this project to determine interest.If there is
no interest in such a project,owners will transition development into a
condominium project.Trustee Jeffrey questioned how long this concept has
been going on?Response was,in concept,10 years.Trustee Habecker
questioned what is needed from the Town Board?Mr.Tawney reiterated he
is attempting to publicize the project and determine interest;owners can
proceed with this project without requesting variances.The Board expressed
their appreciation to Mr.Tawney for his presentation and if anyone desires
additional information,questions should be referred to Mr.Tawney.
2.STANLEY PARK MULTI-USE EVENTS CENTER —APPROVAL.
A.Desicin/Build Contract.Town Administrator Widmer briefed the Board on
this project that includes the construction of a recreation and events center at
Stanley Park.Components include indoor ice-skating and the building could
be used during non-winter months for special events,shows,meetings and
other large functions.As this project is a common goal of the Town Board
and EVRPD,a goal team (Barker,Widmer,Dorman,Matzke,Hinze,Linnane,
Shippy and Gengler)was established in July,2000 to select a firm to design
and build the events center.An RFP was written and a list of milestones was
noted.Three design/build teams responded.For the design/build portion of
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the project,the Town budgeted $30,000,and the EVRPD $20,000.Based on
review criterion,the Selection Committee unanimously selected the
Thorp/Heath Design/Build Team for a pre-election fee of $47,500 plus various
percentages considered under “post election.”
B.IGA for the Desicin Phase between the EVRPD and the Town.At their
recent board meeting,the EVRPD unanimously endorsed the project,and
approved the IGA.
EVRPD Vice President Shippy added that a recent EVRPD survey
conducted in 1998 through 1999,1,100 residents and visitors were surveyed
to assess District programs and facilities.Analysis indicated that ice skating
is the most popular event,year round,and the District should consider
enhancing their program.Due to problems inherent with an outdoor pond
(Trout Haven Pond program),the District decided to look into a combination
ice skating facility.By joining the Town project,one facility could be
constructed,thus the EVRPD unanimously supported the IGA.
Audience comments were heard from Suzanne Luepke,who urged
consideration be given to indoor tennis courts.Trustee Habecket confirmed
that during the design phase,various types of sports facilities/events will be
considered.
Roger Thorp noted that the Design/Building Team will maintain an open-
minded approach;they will evaluate potential locations and determine how
best the building should serve the community;shortly,the process of
programming the building will begin;and there will be I to 2 public meetings
to gain input on the use of the building.Town Administrator Widmer added
that the project will be a jointly owned,operated,and designed facility.The
EVRPD will coordinate recreation,and the Town will coordinate special
events.Special events are not limited to horse shows and the like—the
project is envisioned as a broad use facility.By August,the design and cost
will be available;then an IGA between the Town and EVRPD will be
negotiated to determine the Town’s cost and how the project will be financed.
Audience comments were heard from George Hockman who questioned how
the Team is able to teach “a guaranteed maximum price.”Mr.Thorp
explained the design/build process.
There being no further discussion,it was moved and seconded
(Habecker/Newsom)A.the Design!Building Contract be awarded to
Thorp/Heath,and B.the IGA between the EVRPD and the Town be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
3.McGREGOR MOUNTAIN ADDITION ANNEXATION.Mayor Baudek opened
the public hearing,and Acting Community Development Dir.Joseph
presented the staff report and Annexation Impact Report.The annexation
consists of 32.75 acres and the land currently contains two residences,and is
otherwise undeveloped.At this time,there are no plans for further
development of this property.Acting Dir.Joseph requested a condition be
included the existing overhead power lines be indicated on the annexation
plat and that utility easements be provided for said lines.The Applicant would
be given 30 days in which to comply to this recommendation.
Applicant’s representative Bill Van Horn,reported that the power line
traverses the property from west to east;if required and due to the expense,it
would perhaps be more appropriate to survey the line at the time of
subdivision or development plan submittal;the act of annexing does not alter
existing prescriptive rights;should the property be developed,it is likely the
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line would be relocated to accommodate development;ending with a request
annexation be allowed without being required to survey the power line.
Acting Dir.Joseph responded that,from a Planning Commission standpoint,
not specifically Light &Power,it is routine to require said surveying at this
stage as it ensures there is a public record.Additional discussion followed on
prescriptive rights v.easements,consistent application of standards,and
power line maintenance concerns.As legal expertise on the rights issue and
concerns with power line maintenance must be obtained,it was moved and
seconded (Newsom/Jeifrey)the McGregor Mountain Addition Annexation
be continued to April 10,2001,and it passed unanimously.Trustee Barker
added that if a department adds a condition of approval,they attend the Town
Board meeting.
4.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Administrator Widmer read a letter from the National Arbor Day
Foundation,announcing Estes Park’s Tree City USA national recognition.
B.Administrator Widmer requested a response on the previously presented
proposal to relocate the post office to Town-owned Tract 4 in the Historic
District.As previously stated,the Town could hire Szymanski/Ray to
investigate the site and determine whether it is financially feasible for the
Town.Said investigate could include whether the post office would
preclude anything else on the site,whether relocation would prove a
economically beneficial,etc.Consensus was reached to hire
SzymanskilRay.
Trustee Barker urged extreme caution be observed on Fall River Road neat Sunnyside
Knoll due to Big Horn Sheep on the roadway.
Following completion of all agenda items,it was moved and seconded
(Barker/Habecker)the Board adjourned to Executive Session,and it pass unanimously.
Thus,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.to Executive Session.
n Baudek,Mayor
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk